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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1900
Page
5
Scranton Station reports October weather with highest pressure 10.52 inches and mean temperature 58 degrees. The record notes varying cloudiness from cloudy days to clear spells, total precipitation 2.60 inches, and 8 partly cloudy days. Observed wind mostly northwesterly at 34 miles per hour. Temperature range 25 to 68 degrees.
Local weather data lists the day's high and low temperatures with humidity. At 6 pm a summary line records conditions and a forecast note for the UNO area.
Lieutenant Governor J. P. Goblin is registered at the Jermyn. David Weisberger of Weisberger Cigar returned yesterday from New York. Mr and Mrs Henry Halpert returned yesterday from their wedding tour and are staying at the Jermyn. The marriage of Miss Kathleen Coghill to Dr Miles Gibbons of Scranton Pa has been set for November fifteenth. After marriage Miss Coghill will make Philadelphia her home. Miss Bortlea Gullin will be the next season’s leading lady with Charles Frohman. For the remainder of the season she will appear with James Hackett in The Pride of Jennie.
Care and judgment in framing a work of art rival the picture selection. A Ggiflin Art Company stock offers frames, sometimes prompting two purchases for the price of one. Nearby O'Hara's store advertises cigars for election bets at 481 Spruce Street.
Only two collieries remain idle in the Lackawanna area as Forest Mining Co workers’ demands gain attention. Green Ridge Coal Co agrees to a ten percent advance funded by powder reductions and car allowances while miners return to work. Organizer Fred Dilcher plans to return to Scranton. District President Nicholls urges unity among company locals to avoid strife and assign one representative committee per company.
Champion heavyweight James J. Jeffries spoke in the Lyceum dressing room about future bouts. He said Corbett and Sharkey are out of the question, expressed readiness to face Fitzsimmons, and praised Rubin over Sharkey or Corbett while weighing 295 pounds.
The funeral for J James Taylor was held yesterday from his Prescott Avenue home. Dr GC M Gittin led services at Elm Park Methodist Episcopal Church with Knights Templar ritual at Forest Hill cemetery conducted by Coeur de Lion commandery. Prelate David J Davis delivered the sermon at the grave as floral tributes arrived.
Schriever the Gold Medal photographer specializes in duet photos. The maxim two heads are better than one guides his craft.
District President Nicholls credits Mr Connell with mediating the mine strike settlement. A Mine Workers official adds that had Connell not interceded the conflict might have continued. Reports mention William Gannett's role in facilitating the conference and the ten percent offer that settled the dispute.
Mrs. Emma Jarvis of 108 North Hyde Park Avenue, driven by chronic stomach trouble and long suffering, ended her life with her own hands at her home yesterday morning during a temporary fit of insanity.
Scranton notes from City Solicitor Vonburg explaining the lack of impeachment authority over the city controller under 1874 and 1880 acts. He outlines council oversight, mandamus as remedy, and conditions for removal, citing cases and constitutional provisions. The document discusses audits, appropriations, and the controller’s discretionary duties under council direction.
Taylor miner John D. Francis, a familiar figure to regional mine workers, argues McKinley should be re elected for steadiness in crises and diplomacy. He criticizes Bryan’s shifting policies, urges fair returns for capital, and says experienced Republicans better fulfill promises and support pro business congressmen.
Reporters sought official word on claims Mr Connell blocked a settlement. Union leaders say his actions helped secure a 10 percent concession and a later 24 percent wage rise, enabling resolution. District President Nicholls confirmed ongoing inquiries as to authenticity.
Hon. S. S. Vreeland of New York spoke to a large audience in Dymond's hall Moosic as part of the campaign. Tonight he appears in the Auditorium North Scranton Wons with local leaders in attendance. Also last night Farr and Colborn spoke at Newton Center Van Sickle's hall.
The community mourns Joseph James Taylor a well known Scranton youth and Masonic leader. He served as commander of the Lions Commandery No. 7 king of Lackawanna Chapter No. 185 junior warden in Peter Williamson Lodge No. 384 and member of the Temple of the Mystic Shrine Wilkes Barre. The notice speaks of his kindness and popularity and offers final prayers from A. H. Shoplund Scranton dated November 1.
The PA football team challenges St Cecelia to a game on November 6 at 4 o clock on Hye Field. Willard is captain leading PA in this local contest reported by The Tribune.
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