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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1900
Page
10
Local shop displays a fresh array of fashion shoes and sheer fabric items for all seasons. The exhibit features new styles and elegant footwear options aiming to improve dress and comfort for shoppers in the season.
An obituary item lists Miles CHM, various relatives, and neighbors with funeral plans and burial details. It notes death in the local area, references a wake and service at St Mack's Gathican and other interments, with names such as Mary and Edward among those mourned.
The deer season closed in the Adirondacks as heavy snowfall drew hundreds of hunters into the woods. Reports say many parties killed the full allowed number, with some possibly overdoing it by hiring guides to top up harvests. Snow ranges from six to fourteen inches with lakes forming ice across the northern region.
The report lists population data for Washington and Louisiana with official counts and delta changes. It notes Louisiana at 1,001,026 versus 1,118,467 previously, and mentions Washington figures with a rise described in brief.
An examination by a Tribune man found deficiencies totaling 5158.71 created by department heads so far this year. Fire department led with 5205,204. city clerk 5409. treasurer 5116.21. street commissioner 584.85. board of health 586.24. mails department 54.21. The controller notes possible unreported deficiencies and urges direct purchases to avoid department head responsibility. The year’s deficiencies nearly match last year’s total.
John Connors of Scranton street West Scranton died early yesterday at Moses Tan nor hospital from injuries after slipping and falling under a moving freight car in Delaware Lackawanna Western railroad yards. He was 22 years old and unmarried.
Horace Ti Bowne from New York gave a clever program of music and impersonations at the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association rooms. Llewellyn Jones of Powell's Music Store accompanied him. The February event drew about two hundred spectators and applause. The next show is likely around December 5.
A defective chimney caused a small kitchen blaze in Constable Peter Newman's home at Fifth Avenue and Fourth Street. Fire alarm 6 05 from Box 45. Eagle and Columbia companies responded, extinguishing the blaze in about five minutes. Kitchen walls scorched. damage minor.
Two daily through trains from Philadelphia Broad Street carry Pullman sleeping cars to Florida points via Southern railway. On January Mth the Florida Limited resumes, with superb Pullman equipment and dining car service on all through trains. Charles L. Hopkins of Southern railway offers information.
The No 45 football team defeated DB Ob A 0 0 in a Thanksgiving morning game. They seek to play a Cayman city team under 15 years old. The Yellow and Black claim they have never been defeated.
The Municipal League obtained warrants for Edward James Richard Williams Peter McCann and Simon Thomas on bribery charges. They were arrested at various city locations and released on their own recognizance until a hearing set for this afternoon.
Chief Zizelmann of the fire department said he would be badly handicapped if the council does not re consider and pass an ordinance to transfer 2300 from department purposes. He warned the action would impede essential purchases and improvements for the remainder of the year after the third reading on Thursday night.
A catalog of cheese types includes Full Cream Sage Philadelphia Cream English Dairy Pineapple Roquefort Edam Parmesan Maclaren's Imperial Club House and Camembert. The note records a wide range of cheeses available, indicating diverse imports and domestic options.
A brief listing notes Florida oranges and grapes alongside California grapes and Malaga grapes, with native grape varieties referenced in a seasonal fruit rundown.
Local advertisement lists Bream Heating and Plumbing at 231 Wyoming Ave and promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cold remedy. Facilities and product mention imply a period-era home service store with medical patent medicine.
Andrew McGuerrin of Market Street, a youth about twenty, was arrested by Patrolman Boland Special Officer Tierney and Robert Simpson for breaking a window at Radin's pawn shop 1 Penn Avenue and stealing three revolvers. The escape ended on West Lackawanna Avenue when Simpson tripped him. McGuerrin was taken to Center Street station and to be given a hearing this morning.
The National Lace Workers' association labors with Scranton Lace Curtain on a case against Zionist Dowie's plan to import five English operatives to start a lace factory in Waukegan Illinois. A board of examiners ordered the workers deported but the case reopened after legal arguments. The latest dispatch from Philadelphia reports the board's decision that the party must return to their homes.
Robert P F Gill, recently convicted of murdering his wife Edith May, was sentenced by Supreme Court Justice Garrison to be hanged on Wednesday June 10. The prisoner faced the court, smiled, and bowed after receiving the sentence.
Andrew Joski, 42, was picking wood on Pennsylvania railroad tracks in Steelton when a shifting engine struck him and he died instantly. The incident occurred today and was reported by The Associated Press.
Kent Lord, known as a palmist and clairvoyant, runs a busy office at 413 Mulberry Street Scranton drawing patrons who pay 50 cents to ten dollars for future readings. A Tribune reporter visited and noted mixed reactions with several clients unimpressed or fooled by his claimed abilities.
Michael O'Hora of 40 Prospect Avenue died yesterday morning at Moses Taylor Hospital from a broken back sustained at South Steel Mill. A falling timber struck him in the back as he worked nearby. He died in hospital with a wife and two children surviving.
The advertisement asks for a quick accurate young man with good penmanship to join as timekeeper and assistant bookkeeper for $35 per month. A request for a lady stenographer is noted but no candidate is available at this time.
Young men and women employed during the day are urged to qualify for larger salaries by attending Scranton Business College night school in the evenings. The advertisement promotes skill-building and career advancement through evening study.
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