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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
2
Dallas Fair opens amid chilly air and brisk attendance. Ezra A wins the 2.22 trot and Lucy Heyer takes the second event as fakirs draw crowds. Poultry exhibit leads with diverse fowls, pigeons, and unusual birds. other attractions include vaudeville, music, merchants, and crafts.
Report notes digestive and headache complaints affecting both men and women, detailing symptoms and potential remedies discussed in the health column. The text uses general guidance without specific medical claims or treatments.
Special to the Sceuntom Tribune notes residents traveling to Binghamton and New York City and visiting relatives in New Jersey and Connecticut. The Methodist Ladies Aid plans a meeting at Mrs. Adams on Oct 11, and an oyster supper hosted by the men at Mrs. Elizabeth Tiffany's on Oct 9 to raise funds for church debt.
W. W. Massinan of Beaumont Texas thanks manufacturers for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He notes thousands of mothers credit the medicine with saving children from dysentery and cholera infantum. Sold by druggists and Matthews Bros wholesale and retail agents.
The social dinner at the Allen House in Honesdale hosted by local business men on Monday evening drew interest for future similar gatherings. Members expressed that such meetings could discuss interests and issues affecting the local business community.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Lithuanian George Mardus, 20, dies at Pittston hospital from a buttock gun wound inflicted by ex Chief of Police Thomas Williams after a daytime attempted burglary near the Clear Spring colliery. Coroner orders post mortem as Williams faces inquiry.
Local notes list Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tucker en route to Brooklyn with plans to visit their daughter Mrs. Frank Fannerman. Several visitors including Mrs. J. Bell of Great Bend and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Tell host guests. A church supper was postponed and talks by state Sunday school instructor Mr. Rhodes drew a crowd.
Local notes announce the ex-Binghamton State League team as the Great Bend Club meeting Susquehanna in Beebe park on Thursday. Also listed are a Stevens Point rally with Ralph B. Little speaking, a dedication at Avenue Methodist Episcopal church in Oakland, and other community events including a Moody post inspection and notices of deaths and visitors.
A local ad promotes small lots of lace curtains portieres and draperies at deep discounts. Nottingham lace curtains and Irish Point copies go for as low as 0.75 to 1.49 per pair, while Oriental tapestry portieres and Armure pieces fetch 5.00 to 7.00 per pair. Silkoline fabrics offer bright color selections at 0.10 each.
Miss Florence accompanies her guardian in the capital while Albert Falkenbury recovers at home from a sprained knee. D J Hicky and nephew Frank Tesky visit friends in Chicago St Louis and Davenport. John McCann, injured by a temple blow from a baseball, remains uncertain after a day unconscious. Susquehanna Route union holds a meeting electing officers and Buckley as delegate to the Five States Milk Producers meeting in Binghamton October 8. Avenue Methodist church Oakland plans a fair.
Special to the Scranton Tribone reports Montrose visitors and residents attending events, appointments, and job changes. Notables include Congressman Wright in Washington, Miss Corwin's engagement to Frederick Mead, and community updates from local offices, schools, and churches. The piece also previews upcoming institute activities and political club events with Galusha Grow and James DuBois.
Advertisements tout Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promising a miracle cure in one day. The text claims refunds if failure occurs and includes the statement EH. W. Grove on each box, reflecting early patent medicine marketing practices and dubious medical claims.
A report on ongoing labor tensions notes the speaker’s statement that Hazleton conditions are unchanged and he will not reveal plans or meetings with J Pierpont Morgan. Meanwhile the Delaware Lackawanna and Western says its ten percent wage offer remains valid only until tomorrow.
Exclusive AP dispatch from Shenandoah reports Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company posting a 10 percent wage increase and offering to hear grievances. Union organizers urge workers to wait for Mine Workers' convention decision, with plans for a large meeting in Lansford and troop readiness if violence erupts.
In Wilkes Barre during the Wyoming Valley strike the United Mine Workers action on a ten percent wage increase is awaited. Operators and big companies may resume work at offered terms, with individual operators possibly paying the same wages to avoid idle mines. Skilled miners have left for Wales, creating shortages and renewed urgency to rehire.
Councilman D W Jones reports post strike labor scarcity as Welsh miners rush home for wages and steady work. United Mine Workers leaders in Luzerne County praise the parade’s success while a city audit confirms funds. A West Pittston shooting victim, Charles Mardus, dies from a back injury after being shot during an attempted break in.
Exclusive AP report from Shamokin Pennslyvania dated Oct 3 notes residents and miners reacting to the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company offer to arbitrate. Workers plan to seek President Mitchell's instructions before negotiating and anticipate a return to work as the strike is expected to end by next Monday.
Columbus Ohio October 3 A romantic and tragical story centers on Major Charles M Rockefeller of the United States army who enlisted Ohio volunteers at Camp Bushnell and later disappeared. He was promoted to Major and sent to the Philippines then vanished and was declared dead. A letter from the American Consul at Shanghai now informs him he left the army after believing he had unwittingly killed his son in battle.
General Jacob Coxey, famed for leading unemployed workers to Washington six years ago, advertises for workers on a massive steel casting plant he is building in Mt. Vernon Ohio. He plans to spend about 2500000 on buildings and to hire 600 men when in operation. Coxey also profits from silica sand quarries near Massillon supplying sand to Carnegie and other steel firms.
Krause's Cold Cure is prepared in convenient capsules and promises to cure the deepest cold in 24 hours without interrupting business. It is described as pleasant to take and providing a clear, fresh sensation while acting. Price 2d ib. Sold by Matthews Bros.
Philadelphia October results show the University of Pennsylvania defeating Franklin and Marshall 29 points in the first half and 18 in the second. Graves kicked from thirty yards. Hare kicked seven goals from touchdowns. Team lineup lists include Brubaker, Zimmerman, Strohm, Chaves, Brubaker again, and Gardiner. The season also notes scores: Princeton 40 Yale 12, Amherst 0, Cornell 6, Rochester 0, Columbia 11 Rutgers 0, Lafayette 35 Ursinus 0.
Mrs. Elizabeth Stilwell sues Mark and William Nesbitts in Marion Indiana in superior court seeking 10000 damages. Francis Stilwell was shot and killed in Swayzee after confronting the Nesbitts who had entered the Stilwell saloon to free a friend. The Nesbitts were captured after a long chase and await murder trial.
Lexington Kentucky October 3 crowds pack second day of races under Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders' association. Walnut Hall owned by L H Harkness wins futurity for two year olds in 2.20144. Game Boy takes 2.12 pace in straight heats. Lamp Girl and Georgianna split wins in 2.12 class trotting with best heat 2.09.
Exclusive wire reports from London indicate today's parliamentary polling yields fewer shifts than Tuesday. Conservatives extend majorities in many contests while Liberals gain seats. Anticipated overall balance shows ministers 212 Liberal 47 Nationalists 28 among 187 MPs returned.
Exclusive wire reports ships arriving and clearing at New York ports. Wing from Naples and others listed with destinations including Liverpool, Hamburg, Plymouth, Cherbourg, and Antwerp. Kaiserin Maria Theresia bound for New York from Bremen via Cherbourg. Majestic and Graf Waldersée noted at Queenstown and Cherbourg respectively. St Paul and Lalu arrivals in New York with multiple port calls.
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