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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1898
Page
9
The Scranton girls quickly adopt the ten inch bicycle shoe praised for ankle support and comfort. Market promotion highlights its looser fit compared with knee boots while offering better stability than an oxford.
A compact note highlights a new shoe item described as desirable across skin tones with varied sizes. Makers offer this product at a stated price, inviting interest in its availability and appeal.
Cororal Day returns as a detachment of the force plans a ceremony at Trem Alt. Mr Gretna to attend the event and be joined by telecommunication leaders. Mrs. U8 and Miss Eternall Lonn are listed among survivors and local relatives.
The young son of ADK and Mrs Henry Woolward of Sah Price Street died Sunday afternoon. Interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Funeral announced later.
Organizers outline a statewide Ancients Convention with a parade on June 4 and a trip to Farview, a mass at St Peters Cathedral, a College Hall opening session, and multiple processions. Delegates from counties including Lands Dunmore and Hawley will attend with members traveling on special trains and buses.
A garbled report recalls troops marching from Mt. Crete to a train at Conewaco toward Tampa. The piece notes misprints and a telegram dispute between Secretary of War Alger and Governor Hastings, as described by Tribune correspondents.
David Pickens resigns as manager of the Beranton offices of I a Dun & Co. William H. Logan of Pittsburg is appointed to the position. Pickens left Scranton after four years running the bureau. Logan has thirteen years with the company, including a year as special agent at Pittsburg and over three years in Zanesville, Ohio.
Lehigh Valley railroad offers a May excursion from Wilkes Barre to Niagara Falls with a round trip fare. Tickets valid for return through May 11, with details from local ticket agents.
An arbitration heard in a private clerks office awarded Arthur Vermouth damages after a breaker work accident at Kingsley construction. The award split 100 for Vermouth and 5 for his attorney with Kingsley paying the sum and settling fees. Judge and attorneys named include T J Murray Joseph Jervlee and D C Bonn.
The Board of Health held a secret meeting to open bids for the crematory projects. Bids were not opened on time by some bidders, and the panel postponed opening again to next Monday at 6 o clock. The meeting involved Superintendent Thomas and Secretary Murray with bidders including J Bean and Bissell, agents for contracting firms.
The document outlines funds for ambulance purchases and hospital supplies. It authorizes use by Colonel Coursen for blankets and equipment and directs expenditure on hospital needs or other proper purposes as deemed fit.
A translated 19th century editorial argues for hard fighting over appeasement, critiquing McClellan and Lincoln while praising decisive action in wars from Belapopus to the Continent. It asserts nations must endure brutality to end conflicts and urges relentless vigor in military efforts.
Mrs Ellenwood, about 67, burned to death in a basement blaze at her home on North Width Street. Fire started around 10:20 PM after a lamp toppled. husband and child rescued, but she perished from burns as neighbors and fire brigades responded. The dwelling, owned by George Cooper, was largely gutted.
Twining, optician, operates at 125 Penn Avenue inside Harris' drug store. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Young Men’s Christian Association baseball team faces Bloomsburg Normal School at Athletic Park this afternoon. Lineup includes Cleary, Logan, M Whindin, Owens, Nolan, Breese, Reese, Brengiine or Mulderig. Admission 15 cents. Play begins at 3:46 p.m.
Two flags will be raised at noon today at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Shop. A. J. Colborn Jr. will speak. The flag fund grows from the paint shop to ten dollars as the public is invited to attend the flag-raising ceremony.
Government eyes likely acceptance of Dickson Manufacturing proposal to build disappearing gun carriages. Scranton projects and Lackawanna Iron and Steel bids under discussion for armor projectiles and artillery components. Shipping of billets and projectiles to Nice town and Midvale mills referenced, with unclear final use and testing plans.
Madrid May 12 The Spanish premier Sagasta struggles to form a new cabinet amid ongoing ministerial clashes. Despite frequent conferences with leading politicians no clear solution emerges. A hero from Fort de France reports high royal enthusiasm for Spanish ships though officials refuse to comment on orders to Admiral Cervera.
An official dispatch from Mayan thie evening reports three American warships tried to land at dlewlen yoswhliy and were completely repulsed by local defenses.
A cheerful Spanish rumor in Madrid circulates about an ancient encounter near Porto Rico. The tale describes an American expedition meeting a mythical Sprunviah figure that inflicted significant damage on the erems, a claim with unclear sources and uncertain details.
Washington May 1 The state department has learned a form down of the report that the French steamer Lafayette landed gunner and supplies at Havana.
Visitors today see a premier line of import samples with rare dinieres vases cups and saucers bric a brac in Royal Bonn Worcester and other famous makes. Goods are select and offered at less than import prices. A rare opportunity for ceramics lovers.
A fragmented report notes a local intrigue involving Jersey CHY, a "longue Board" and a secretive group of youths. It mentions hidden pennies, tretecury, and untruths, with a vague claim that a method to settle the matter has finally arrived.
MAX WEBER, Boot and Shoe Maker Bestehors to offer from 74 cents up Men’s rolerwood heels Ladies’ soles and heels 127 Penn Avenue Scranton PA All work guaranteed.
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