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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1899
Page
4
The Leader at 124 126 Wyoming Avenue advertises a one day Friday sale with deep discounts on staples. Cotton tape five thousand pieces, hooks and eyes, kitchen crash fabric, cabinet hair pins, apron gingham, paper pins, unbleached muslin, linen crash, apron lawns, lace bordered lawns, book fold cheviot, prints and sateen offered at fractions of standard prices, limited per customer.
The commission argues Filipinos lack a unified nationhood and self governing capacity due to centuries of Spanish rule. It advocates American tutelage within a framework of home rule and warns withdrawal would cause anarchy. It lauds U S soldiers and outlines economic and strategic value of the islands.
Bids for six cruisers opened yesterday at the navy department were referred to the board of construction for merit review. Evaluation may take two weeks. Some bids surprised the department with low prices given material costs, though ships won’t be completed for nearly three years. The policy may limit one boat per bidder.
Official statements indicate these companies are not involved with the telephone telegraph and cable venture. The new venture is named the Bell Telephone Company and is capitalized at $4 million.
Mary A. Jones of Philadelphia mayor Moir Dr J E O’Brien and Dr Fred Van Sickle spoke at Green Ridge Women’s Club on sanitation water supply and public health. They urged vigorous agitation for sewerage filtration school hygiene and official water inspection amid concerns about typhoid and epidemic risks.
Select council unanimously adopts a resolution urged by Mr. Melvin to consult Lackawanna and Susquehanna Steel on pricing to bring river water to the city. He cites fear of Scranton monopoly, noting prior plans for an independent line and citing metre rate complaints from the Scranton Gas and Water Co.
A rare rifle match pitted Electricity Kineelah of Scranton against the New Orleans Rifle Club. The event, telegraphed outcomes, was arranged by John A. Grening during a southern visit. Scranton contestants shot at Fintzer's shooting gallery with lower than expected scores. final tallies had not reached Scranton by midnight.
Public auction set for Friday November 17, 1509 at Scranton court house to sell several parcels in Hyde Park and Winton boroughs, including lots fronting Adams Street and Price Street. The sale lists multiple judgments against Reese D. Morgan, Reese C. Powell, Sarah Jane White Carey, Joe W. Thomas, and Joseph Gray, with estates of Williams and others involved and properties described in detail. Proceeds go to satisfy debt judgments totaling amounts cited in the sums.
Harry Lucas is named secretary and treasurer of the newly formed Continental Telegraph Telephone and Cable Company. Marty C. Laas, former local resident, serves as secretary and treasurer. The firm, incorporated with fifty million dollars in capital, vows to rival Hell Telephone. Laas is a well known local figure who previously sought business in the city and Carbondale.
He married a daughter of Mrs Daniel Brainard of this city. His new position is, of necessity, an especially important one.
At a Lang stn election contest meeting only Harrison Gardner tax collector of Scott township testified about E L Berry taxes. Recording costs show two examiners at ten dollars each and two stenographers at five dollars, plus cage for constable and transcript fees. The county will pay these expenses, with three attorneys and two clerks also present for the interest of the parties.
Legal notices detail numerous land sales and executions in Lackawanna County. Properties include hotels and residences in Scranton Hyde Park and Archbald areas, with judgments against multiple defendants and assorted parcels described by lot, block and street lines.
Terms state fifty dollars cash when property is struck off and the balance in cash immediately after sale. If sold for costs, costs must be paid when struck off. All properties failing to meet these terms will be resold before adjournment. Clarence E Pryor, Sheriff, Boranton, Pa, Cot. Lent.
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