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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1899
Page
3
Local notices report musical events and meetings including a degree work this evening, a Brooklyn assignment, and organizational gatherings. Reports cover a variety of items such as a funeral, a planned union, and a distresses meeting, with details on times and venues.
Six couples entered to perform a cake walk at the firemen's fair this evening with Caterer Waldner presenting the prize cake. Additional prizes will be given to the next two couples with the best display. Judges Prof J Siegel Del Sint and Alex Dunn were chosen. Attendance yesterday was strong amid holiday crowds and lively participation.
J. Morgan Scranton defends question of union principles in the Building Trades Council debate. He argues for fair treatment of workers and contends that allegations of misconduct by mill owners and contractors should be examined, while criticizing Mr Williams for favoring outside pressures and urging stronger adherence to labor rules.
A female burglar is suspected after a Tus Jefferson Avenue break in. Mrs Adbro reported a window entry and theft of linen and clothing. Police hint at a pattern of burglaries and a woman involved, citing prior similar incidents.
Henry Austin Adams editor of Denahoo's Magazine delivered a forceful anti expansion address on The Day We Celebrate at St Thomas College Hall Scranton. He argued the war oversteps its primal purpose and threatens fundamental principles. The talk drew Catholic clergy and villagers from Nicholson parish towns and prompted strong audience reaction.
The passage urges timely use of a potent remedy at first signs of illness to defend nature against sickness and disease, emphasizing vigilance and prompt action to sustain health.
An advertisement extols Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic to fortify the system against illness and to help withstand and overcome bodily disorders that could lead to premature death if neglected.
Rev. J. J. B. Feeley led a successful lecture at Nicholson parish with thanks to Scranton supporters. St. Cecilia's academy orchestra provided delightful selections before and after the program.
Victim Jasper Lacy, colored, attacked Fred Matthews, white, at 168 Dickson Avenue near Penn Avenue and Center Street after a heated argument at a Penn Avenue saloon. Lacy drew a knife but only cut Matthews’s coat. bystanders intervened. Patrolman Boland arrested Lacy who later attempted to discard the weapon in the gutter.
Payroll for fire department staff is on hold due to a leadership dispute. Contrer Howell refuses to countersign without Chief Hickey's signature, unless Acting Chief Suydam is removed from the certification. Hickey proposes certifying with Suydam dropped, awaiting final decision before payment. The two sides plan to meet to resolve the issue.
Members of the Scranton Bike Club and guests boarded a train to New York yesterday to enjoy the annual Memorial Day event on the Coney Island boardwalk. Captain arranged the trip and led the party with plans for some to return home while others stay to take in more of the nearby amusements.
A disrupted gathering focused on forming a committee of workers. The meeting drew about fifty men who arrived under the banner of the workers. The object was to organize and address labor concerns within the electrical trades.
The article summarizes how much money arriving immigrants from various nations bring to the United States. It lists averages by country including Germany, England, France, Belgium, Italy, Turkey, Ireland, and Russia, noting disparities in initial capital carried by newcomers.
The Central kindergarten at Linden street and Penn avenue staged a "last day" program directed by Miss Underwood with Miss Santee assisting. The event showcased singing, recitations, and games, with ice cream and cake as treats, highlighting calm discipline and devoted teachers amid a diverse group of children and volunteers.
Janes Cummings survived the Ararat Summit shooting but had his right arm amputated at the elbow yesterday in Lackawanna hospital. Initial injuries appeared slight, but mortification necessitated the procedure.
Large advertisement lists discounted cloth bound books and editions from Crowell and Rand McNally. Includes Us, Our’s prices on standard and deluxe sets, Shakespeare, Dickens, Waverly, Eliot, Cooper, Bibles, atlases, and devotional works with steep reductions and wide variety for boys and girls.
Just unpacked. Casks of Just the Kind you are looking for. Toilet set decorated, ten pieces, priced cheaply at two dollars and forty cents.
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