Chittenden Proposes Tire Width Ordinance for City
City councilman Charles I Chittenden introduces a tire width ordinance aimed at standardizing wagon and carriage tires within city limits. It sets width by axle size, imposes a $50 penalty per offense, and would take effect January 1 1903 with notices mailed to makers.
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Select Council
Charles I. Chittenden
Ninth Ward
Carridge
Jn Councils
Chittenden
Tribune
Twelfth Ward
Lake Scranton
Practical Religion In Municipal Reform at Berminton
The October 25 meeting at North Main Avenue Baptist Church Providence features Rev Ignac J Lansing on Practical Religion In Municipal Reform. Rev KR F Pierce of Penn Avenue Baptist plans to discuss the London International convention and his role as delegate for Berminton and Lackawanna County. The event promises inspiring music and a red letter day for residents seeking moral improvement.
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North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Providence
Ignac J. Lansing
Berminton
KR. F. Y. Pierce
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
London
Berant
County of Lackawanna
Died Budler Lewis A son of Mr and Mrs Budler
In Scranton on December 6, Lewis A Budler son of Mr and Mrs Budler died at his residence 820 Hampton Street The funeral is set for Sunday December 7 at 2 pm Services will be at Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church and burial will follow at Washburn Street Cemetery
Coal strike talks swirl as miners face ten percent offer
National organizers weigh a ten per cent wage proposal amid press reports of deals with independent operators. Officials deny formal agreements, while hints from Hazleton and New York fuel talk of a forthcoming miners convention and potential settlement. Meanwhile fifty Polish miners with families depart for the old country aboard the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western line.
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United Mine Workers
Hazleton
Mitchell
Mitchell Woul
National Organization
Alck
Delaware, Lackawanna
New Mt Pleasant Washery Joins Regional Coal Ops
A new Mt Pleasant washery, one of the region’s largest with a 1400 ton daily capacity, was completed and now produces coal from an established dump. In Scranton area, United Mine Workers officers plan a parade and mass meeting with Winston to Forest City workers invited. T D Nichols named grand marshal.
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Mt. Pleasant
United Mine Workers of Scranton
Winston
Forest City
Hine
Ash Street Circus
T. D. Nichols
St. John's Hall
Pine Brook
Nichola
Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming
Wages of the Mine Workers
An analysis of mine wages in the anthracite region challenges claims of low pay. It cites pay rolls from Mount Pleasant Coal in Scranton showing varied earnings from about 1.59 to 4.00 daily and a total net of 82,705.80 for fifty miners. The piece argues pay reflects skill and endurance and invites inspection by authorities.
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Chicago Record
Willam
Curtis
Mining Companion
Malon
Mitchell
Bevana
Alia
Minora
Anchiaeite
Dagen
Tlave
Frank Grogan
George Hopkin
Eases Hess
Charlea Stein
Anthaniyy Kritelont
Wimmam Gouse Cas
Ceorge Mareali
Ayenis
William Trophink
Andrew Mogpotavt
Peter Maveinenvitelt
Seer James Whom
Renee Bit Adeph Loven
Wil
Yaskiowhov
Charlen
Sion
Thomas Finley
Owen Tva
Thomas Mongiy
Anthony Patchurka
James McDonegal
Conroe Richards
Bert Knapp
Michael Matuehack
Heese Thoma
Charles Ruahibiek
Davis Thomgt
Peter Borinsky
Michael Lo
Adam Rowslowky
LION
Samuel Morgan
Anos Knighton
Bildames Thon
Mingustine McCaie
Odd Jamen Jordan Wees
Anthony Marliney
Aerree Eenee
High Tolls on Anthracite Compared by Railroad Leader
President W H Truesdale of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western argues bituminous coal moves to seaboard without sorting and unloads at consumer, with rail freight rates similar to granite or grain. Anthracite costs more as railroads must rearrange and sort different sizes at the mine to load cars.
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W. H. Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Seaboard
Rail rates for coal transport spark debate on costs and practices
An analysis notes higher equipment and labor needs to haul anthracite versus bituminous coal and argues railroads act as bankers and storage operators. It warns reduced tolls could cripple anthracite routes, while freight pricing spreads costs across development, storage, and delivery.
Taylor Merchants Robbed by Burglars
An early morning burglary at Judge & Co. on Main street netted about 100 dollars in shoes and jewelry. Four thieves fled in a light wagon when furniture dealer James Powell opened fire, guiding neighbors to Old Forge where the culprits were lost.
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Judge & Co
Main Street
James Powell
Powell
Old Forge
Aetna Introduces Broad Accident and Health Policy
The Aetna offers a new accident contract with wide coverage and higher indemnities. It pays weekly benefits for up to four years from injury, doubles for many accident types, includes hydrophobia and septicemia, and covers additional risks such as sunstroke and gas inhalation. It details fixed payments for partial disabilities and avoids prorating for sight loss, with health policies also available. Isaac Brown, Aetna general agent, 3815 Mears Building.
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Aetna
Publle
Isaac Brown
Mears Building
Scranton Business College Sees Rising Enrollments
New students enroll nearly daily as classes run smoothly and students express enthusiasm for instructors. The college issues a fine plate paper catalogue with half tone views. Buck and Whitmore receive praise for six years of work. $5 Niagara Falls trip offered October 6 1900 via Lehigh Valley Railroad, return by October 8. Tickets available at 309 Lackawanna Ave Scranton PA and LV agents.
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Scranton Business College
Buck and Whitmore
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Black Diamond Express
Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents
Lehigh Valley City Ticket Office
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
Pianos for Sale at Guernsey Hall
A Brambach upright piano in mahogany is offered for sale as owners have broken up housekeeping and will leave Brant on. The piano is full size and in excellent condition with bargain pricing. Call at once for first chance. Now on sale at J. W. Guernsey's Music Ward rooms Bran ton Pa.
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Brambach
J. W. Guernsey
Washington Avenue
Branton
Family group portrait by T J Kelley displayed at Schriever Studio
Families planning a group photo should view the large photograph of Mr. T. J. Kelley and family exhibited at the entrance of Schriever's Studio, located at 110 Wyoming Avenue.
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T. J. Kelley
Schriever
Wyoming Avenue
Mandolin Banjo and Guitar Sell at Powell's Music Store
Music shop listing for mandolin banjo and guitar taught by Misa Bessie Dean a teacher at Powell's music store. Also notes Steam Heating and Plumbing and P. F. & M. T. Howley located at 381 Wyoming Ave.
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Misa Bessie Dean
Powell's Music Store
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Arrests in city war on speakeasies yield fines and jail terms
Anthony Stein of North Main Avenue was fined ten dollars and costs after being charged with selling liquor without a license and arraigned by Alderman Howe. Fred George of Hampton Street received a thirty day county jail sentence after refusing to pay a fifty dollar fine. Rocco Barbuti, of Mulala Street, was discharged after police observed no substantial offense. The day featured two officers testifying to liquor purchases at George’s and a lenient outcome for Barbuti when officers were suspected to have sought drinks at the Barbuti home.
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Anthony Stein
North Main Avenue
Leyshon
Fred George
Moir
Hampton
James O'Hearn
Jtoeca Barbutt
Mooale Street
Lafayette Street
Alderman Howe
Stein
Howe
Johns
West Scranton
M. Suravitz
Hampton Street
George
Sall
Rocco Barbut
Zang
Barbutl
Milk supply praised by Scranton inspector after scare
Food Inspector Widmayer reported Scranton’s food system in splendid condition with milk supply now excellent. He cited a farm near Chinchilla where cows gave fine milk but stable conditions were filthy, emitting a terrible stench, and rubbish littered the area.
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Scranton
Widmayer
Tribune
Thad
Chinchilla
Offender’s Price Location Questioned Over Health Claim
The report notes a dispute about the origin of a price location outside the speaker’s territory. The speaker asserts milk from that place could be unhealthy and claims success in persuading the offender to clean the site.
Bl Cranton Business College Seeks Experienced Graduates
A Dayton Ohio manufacturing firm with a five million dollar capital stock writes to Professora Duck and Whitmore at Bl Cranton Business College. The company reports a high demand for stenographers and office staff and invites communications with alumni who have two to three years of experience to fill two or three openings.
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Professora Duck & Whitmore
Dayton, O
Westward Rail Route Via Gert Line to the Pacific Northwest
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad offers west and northwest service from Chicago through Sioux City Omaha Milwaukee La Crosse St Paul and Minneapolis to Montana Idaho Washington Oregon Kansas Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah Nevada and California. Electric lighted cars free reclining chairs sleeping and dining cars touted. Ticket agents listed with addresses in Williamsport PA and Williamsport PA for maps timetables and fare details. Liver complaints cured by Beecham's Pills.
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Gert
Chicago
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Kansans
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Nevada
California
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Sioux City
Omaha
Milwaukee
la Crosse
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Northwest
United States
Howell
Broadway
John R. Pott
William Street
Williamsport
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Grand Rapids
N. Washington Ave
L.R. D
Ackawanna “the
Aundry
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Vssiec
Coming Christian Endeavor Rally
Proffer
Delaware Valley
Kingston Road
Fuller
New York
the Tribune
Fred Ditcher
John T. Dempsey
Hagleton
Dempsey
New Orleans
E. &. Coursen
Laoka
Doe
Heffole
Rochester
Hitter
Anil
Taylor
the Scranton Business College
Guernsey Hall
Speakeasy
Inspector Widmayer
Knox
Blcranton Business College
Beecham
Seitz & Co
Washington Ave
Guernsey Building
Mason & Hamlin Co
Mason & Hamlin
Moritz Moszkolwki
Mason & Hamiln
Artiur Nikiscit
Euyrope
Emil Paur
Philharmonic Orchestra
New York City
L. B. Powell
Gunster & Forsyth
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Warehouse
Green Ridge
Lackawanna Ave
Iru Ggil
Atlantic
Ceek
Conrad
Foote & Fuller Go
Mears
Pierce’s Market
Jersey
York State
Michigan
Maurice River
Rockawass
Dock
Mill Ponds
W.H. Pierce
Penn Ave
The
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and
General Office
Scranton, Pa
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