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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1900
Page
2
The Scranton Tribune announces a Carbondale edition with city news personals and publication items to be left at Burke Building offices or mailed or phoned. E L Hatfield, Carbondale editor, invites inquiries and information.
The Blots Silk Throwing Company in Simpson Belmont Avenue remains open as workers press for higher wages. Manager Frieder defends pay system while citing 300 employees and a half day schedule to avoid layoffs. Boys under sixteen on the second night shift earn cents per night. Pending stock depletion, the mill likely closes in about two weeks as most strikers indicate willingness to return.
P O Hughes secretary of the school bowl reports Bridget Hughes will visit their mother Mire A Thighes on Chaidon avenue. Bridget, once deaf due to scarlet fever, became Sister M. Patrich at Chestnut Hill Convent Philadelphia after training to teach deaf mutes. She has gained national recognition for writings in Catholic and other magazines and will spend two days with friends before returning to the convent.
A Sudden track line disruption by Scratian Traction between Seer and Rilwotrds halted regular service. Officials report repairs began after yesterday’s cut, with authorities urging patience as crews work on the damaged segment and restore transport for core city commuters.
The Ladies of Trinity Guild will host an oyster supper tonight at the parish house to fund a December 4 exposition. Mrs Frank Hubbard notes the event will feature an apron and doll show with items sent from guilds nationwide including a silk handkerchief piece from Los Angeles and pencil studies from Salt Lake City. The guild has about forty members and invites the public to attend for 15 cents.
Last evening many youths and their hosts stayed up late to view the Leonid meteor shower, urged by science and newspaper notes. Mothers granted consent for parlor watching with curiosity and plans for another shower tonight as the young crowd anticipates a second chance to glimpse meteors.
The Indian football team prepares for a practice game last night before today's match against Rapt City. Captain Gun Elangen and Inte hope to lead to victory as two years pass since the last meeting with Honesdale pigskin chasers. The lineup lists McHale Hansen Sullivan Coggins Gorman Smith Mason Murphy Hansen Hope Peadgins and St Thomas College players Levan ton seeks a game with the Indians and a Thanksgiving clash at Carbondale if today’s result satisfies locals.
Editor Kennedy of the Olympus Record visited Carbondale to inspect the field for a new daily paper to replace the News. Wordrope, the News plant owner, is eager to dispose of the property and Kennedy has sought to locate some of his supplies locally for a newspaper project. Developments will be announced in Lovost.
Prof Collins directs a new class titled the dianeng mas ter with about twenty couples of young people. The renowned instructor aims to rapid styles in terpsichorian art and his students seek the Heht fantas tice amusement, meeting Tuesday evening in Burke's hall.
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The report notes Kate Wlan nery is promoted to a day operator at Central while Ajina Farrell remains on night duty as switchhound. The details reference shifts and staff assignments in the ongoing schedule.
The letter notes Mr Frey offers to sell the Evening News of Carbon for 1500 dollars claiming 1700 subscribers and a well managed operation. The buyer would gain the rights title and goodwill and the plant free from claims, with conditions about payment and ongoing operation amid an unsettled office force and a broken down plant.
Willis Brothers and their comedy company present four shows at the Grand Opera House starting Thursday evening. The opening bill features The Two Old Cronies with new specialties including the Martell family, once famed Barnum Bailey attractions. Friday brings Bosom Friends. Saturday matinee repeats The Two Old Cronies and Saturday night offers In Atlantic City. Limited to 200 tickets for Thursday night.
The annual basket meeting of the Alington Baptist Missionary Society is today at Berean Baptist Church. Morning session starts 10:30, afternoon at 2. Public invited with devotional by Mrs. Astabrook, songs, readings, solos, and addresses from Rev. and Mrs. Whalen, Carrie Geary, and others.
Four families from the West Side clashed at the corner of South Main street and Mighth avenue yesterday morning. A woman was alleged to have slapped a neighbor's daughter, prompting a melee with charges and bitter glances. Morrison held four accusers in $500 bail for an appearance at court to restore calm.
A Sebaian morning paper notes the new St Rose church to finish this week and be dedicated next Sunday with Arch bishop Ryan and about 200 high church dignitaries attending. The report misdated to December 18. Cardinal Gibbons expected to attend in Catholic circles.
Miss Mary Jenkins, a leading Carbondale nurse, departs for home after caring for Edward Polley who has suffered seven weeks with typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. Polley thank her and express sincere gratitude for her service.
Locomotive No 32% of the Delaware and Hudson railroad was in a Saturday afternoon collision. The engine was knocked out of service and towed to the shops for repairs.
A fine virial program of literary and musical numbers was presented by the young ladies connected with the Young Men's union during Chautauqua night at the union hall.
Michael Golden, a driver at the Wilson Creek mine operated by the Delaware and Hudson company, sustained a fractured right arm while at work on Monday in the mine.
Fragmented text discusses local stores and pay use on a Tuesday night with unclear names and places. No clear event or outcome is readable.
A woman and her mother left for their home in Wyoming Street after a brief visit. They departed last evening on a transport for Sheri ie, Wyoming, returning to their town.
On their return from a tight little fale the travelers paused in this city. They will have logged nearly 11,000 miles by the time they reach home, a formidable calling tour.
The W R C announces a McKinley supper at 69 Salem Avenue hosted by Mrs A Walters Friday evening from 5 to 7. Tickets are fifteen cents. The Women’s Relief Corps entertained Mrs L Mary Amaden of Scranton, the district Inspector. Eva Lowden, past president of W H Davis W R C No 134, was elected district vice president at the Wilkes Barre convention.
Mee J Kennedy and her children bade farewell to the city yesterday morning as they prepare to join Mr Kennedy in New York. He has been working there for some time and had invited them to join him, leaving many friends to wish them well for the future.
Meetings listed include Young Men's Union banquet at William H. Davis post No 187 G A J Pioneer Castle No 205 A O K M C Fidelity Conclave No 190 Improval Order Heptisopha and St Pauls Church trustees Abington Baptist Missionary Society Maplewood Cemetery association schedules.
Joseph D. Carroll son of merchant Peter A Carroll of South Main Street was severely injured in the football game between the Carbondale Indians and the Maple City team in Honesdale on November 3. Last night he was reported able to sit up and is expected to be around in a few days as friends anticipate his swift recovery.
George Smith, Buffalo district agent for John Hancock Insurance, is in the city to attend his brother Lyman Smith's wedding to Miss Minnie Reynolds this afternoon. Percy Lloyd of Boston is here for the same wedding event.
Gordon Dimock resigns as night clerk at the Erie coal office and departs for Bradford Pa. Albert Simons now fills the night clerk role, while Edward Pethick of Bethany takes over the position previously held by Simons.
Ervin 2 Stone, long time Birkett street milk dealer, recovers from barn fire blamed on four year old Rex, and begins work to fill the contract left by K. A. B. Tiffany has secured the new contract to perform the work.
At the Grand Opera House Thursday night two old cronies. Friday night bosom friends. Saturday afternoon two old cro nies. Saturday night in Atlantic City. Born to Mr and Mrs Ud Sampson of South Main street a son. To Mr and Mrs Patrick Fee of Puindaft street a son. To Mr and Mrs James McNulty of Scott street a daughter.
The yearly praise service of the Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church of this city will be held on Thursday evening, November 22.
Martin Moran levery Ul at his home on Sand street. J. W. Kennedy of Olyphant visited yesterday. Thomas Bate of Jeffrey street reported seriously ill. Miss Bee Kilhullen visited Oneonta friends and is home. Rev M C Elliott of the Congregational church was in Scranton yesterday. Ward Bishop resigned from Carbondale Machine Company. W O Wintht seen after a week of illness. George A Place pastor of Honesdale Methodist Episcopal was in town yesterday. Miss Miralda Wyille of Scranton visited yesterday. Raymond Tiffany son of A Fm Tiffany improving from typhoid. Miss Florence Muyvay returned from Pittston. Miss Minnie Whiner visiting Pittston. George Blimpkins Delaware and Hudson agent returned from Albany. George Fisher of Delaware and Hudson filling vacancy as general foreman.
Charlee Greene formerly of Wasarls gat a premier at the church, held at the Baptist parsonage with Rev Pole officiating. The service recalled years of residence in Wasarls gat and noted a life marked by a calm passing.
An old advertisement proclaims Inwantive Broomo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay terms and a price of 25 cents. The copy reads as a product pitch from a historical period catalog.
Olyphant borough council met with a full quorum to approve October bills totaling 106.60 for street work and 159.01 in borough expenses plus 264.50 for electric meter expenses. Investigations were ordered into bills from High Con stable Sehutock and Audl tov T. J. Williams. Sewer inspector salary and a potential damage claim by Mrs. Ann Grady were discussed with options on payment. Street ward expenditures totaled 458.27 531.01 92.05 925.40 across four wards, urging tighter spending. The Moosic Mountain Coal company was charged 490 for road improvements. the claim referred to the borough attorney. The street committee condemned the Lackawanna street paving work as substandard and authorized the solicitor to seek compliance with original specifications. Fireman wage increased to daily rate to align with others. Deductions were ordered on five nights when the borough was in darkness. Auditors warned of delaying publishing the financial report and threatened to publish at borough expense if not released within ten days. A state tax check of 71.91 was divided between two fire companies. Orders established to convert certain borough debts to interest bearing. Secretary's light report postponed due to late hour.
The funeral for the late James Morris Sr. was held Monday at the family home on Grove Street. Rev. Dr. H. H. Harris led the service, the Calvary Baptist church quartet sang, and interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery. Pallbearers: William P. Griffiths Reese Lewis Griffith Owens Llewellyn Evans Lewis Reese Edmund Jones.
The New York market faced heavy selling with widespread declines across industries such as steel, iron, and railways. Traders anticipated liquidation and a potential rebound only if short-covering and demand for London accounts materialized, while large investors trimmed holdings and profits were taken.
Advertises discount textiles and fabrics, listing Venetian and Cheviot cloths, French serges, Poplin, storm serge, and wool shorn goods. Mentions yard prices from 09c to 68c and rewards bargain seekers with special offers. Describes five wool blankets in white and grey, heavy weight and finely finished, from Long's Sons.
A broad price reaction is seen before the period. Total sites show 1,144,400 shares with witness in bonds on a large scale and free profit taking in some speculative issues. Total sales of par value 4,477,000 United States bonds fell 14 percent on the hist call, while new issues rose 44 percent.
Market list from Scranton Wholesale Market prepared by HL O Dale 87 Lackawanna Ave features dairy items and groceries. Notable entries include full cream dairy tubs priced at 2.50, beans, peas, potatoes, and flour products with quantities around 240 and 94 dollars.
Market notes show weaker wheat and flour activity with prices soft at spot. No. 2 hard red winter and No. 2 red wheat listed, with prices unclear due to garbled OCR.
Fragmentary notes describe unsettled options and weak bids in a Duluth area market with mentions of December and November, tentative prices, various ships and goods, and scattered colorless references to nations and commodities.
Reading from scattered OCR fragments shows a bleak wheat market with prices easing on lower cables and weaker world demand. Mentions of Com Dipaltae and Pyolige hint at index movements while references to locations like Olathe and No. 1 Max peed suggest regional quotes.
Fragmented OCR text references Texans, stores, toxins, and sales with numerous illegible names and figures. Main readable elements include mentions of sale today, locations like Lonortise and Memery Baty, and various numbers such as 74 panniers and 82.2004.00, but coherent events or subjects cannot be determined.
Market reports show heavy cattle and hog trading with high activity and cautious demand. Prices hinted at premiums around eight million dollars in value, with buyers seeking extra quality livestock and premium cuts amid fluctuating supply.
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