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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1899
Page
2
A steam pipe break halted operations at the bolt and nut works delaying today's D L W service changes. Repairs finished, rolling expected to start today as electricians install a dynamo and machinists rush to complete the plant full of workers and scrap metal from recent months.
Theodore A White Manufacturing Company formed by Scranton developers will open next Monday in the Gould building on Spruce Street occupying three upper floors. The firm absorbs Dunmore & White of Binghamton and will employ about 200 workers under Miss Mary Howley and Miss Carrie Koves with Harding W Sykes as superintendent. The venture uses new two reedie pattern machines and aims for swift success in the Electric City.
The Central Railroad of New Jersey issues an order by General Manager Warren that employee passes will not be valid beyond Dunnellon. The rule requires staff to reside within twenty five miles of Jersey City and takes effect year end. Aimed at reducing delay in emergencies, the policy affects workers who own homes in Bound Brook and Somerville.
The recall targets on duty uniforms amid opposition from the Telegraph Union. A new uniform style is being designed for conductors, and orders require employees to live within twenty five miles of Mauch Chunk and Ashley, near their starting runs.
The manufacturers committee of the board of trade will meet this week to choose methods for raising capital stock for a new tin plate industry. They support promoter Mr. Torbet and will back the popular subscription plan outlined in last Saturday's Tribune, likely adopting it first.
Scranton dispatch records a dense list of rail operations and personnel for a November 22 shift, detailing trains, engines, and crew assignments across north and south routes. Names include Colvin Murphy Hennigan McBonnell Staples Ludlow Hallett Stevens Bartholomew Gow, with multiple extra crews and engine counts.
Stationmaster Peter McCann announces new depot rules to express men and baggage handlers. Trucks shall not run on the platform during passenger train discharges and receipts. all baggage to be handled at the side door. Trucks must be returned to the baggage room after use.
The Saturday football match with Wilamaport showcased top play from both sides. Oliver Whiliars excelled as fullback, breaking Williamseport interference, while Horan and Brown earned praise for their strong efforts. Pupils sang exceptionally on Monday signaling musical progress as the new musical chart began use. The piece notes student ambition and a potential examination in an unspecified branch, and mentions a school excursion to Nay Aug park for Lake Beranton.
The Dixon High School notes a shift to the Dixon High School pencil replacing the poor quality Pupil pencil, improving student study. A friendly janitor replacement, Charlie, is gone, and David Behring steps in. Chapel Bible readings were disrupted by missing the Bible. Manager Woran schedules a game with St. Thomas College for today at 3.2.
Special to The Scranton Tribune reports the opening anxiety dance of the season by Miss Louise Durland and Miss Antoinette Durland in Liberty hall attended by about one hundred young friends including several out of town guests. Freeman's orchestra played and Dodge Brothers provided refreshments.
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