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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1900
Page
5
The upcoming marriage of Frances Kennedy to Winfield Fellows is announced pending Tim Park thureh on Wednesday of this week. Fellows is the son of Hon. Johnny Fellows.
Mee N Jay visits friends on Summit while Mee and Mia attend gatherings with Frank Siegel and John McGinley as guests. Emily Wielding returns from Doanokw Virginia. Lectures and theology courses planned by Rev Loughran and Rev Malone. Names of attendees at motel alert in New York and a kitchen wedding party hosted for Rev and Mrs Archibald at Jefferson Avenue with Bauer's orchestra providing music.
An odd Scranton tale recalls a mysterious Mr. Gurnsey and Chief Claim Agent Patrick O Keefe as reporters chase a bombardment. A Norwegian freighter lures three scribes toward San Juan, only to flee when a naval battle looms, leaving the captains amused and the men crestfallen.
Arthur T. Collins of the city argues that commercial travelers mostly oppose Bryan, citing experiences under Democratic and Republican policies. He asserts mills closed and industries idle under Bryan and praises McKinley for reviving trade and machines, noting merchants’ practical business interests align with McKinley over Bryan’s theories.
The piece reports on wage talks at washery operators led by Temple company and Erie as notices go out to contract miners. It notes a ten percent wage increase and powder price reductions to 1.40 per keg, with effects lasting until April and beyond. A rumored $200,000 cash distribution was denied, while a Bellevue incident with deputies was exaggerated. A Indianapolis despatch covers the UMWA convention call for 1900 nominations and officer elections.
The article details a citywide push for feminine intellectual pursuits with reading clubs and study groups on Tolstoy Browning Kipling and criminology. It notes upcoming events including talks by Madame Davenport and F P Hopkinson Smith, and asserts local interest in education and culture through university and church affiliations.
Newspaper men chase the Gurnsey mystery during a strike period, with Mr. O Keefe and others attempting to identify the visitor at the Valley house. Gurnsey eludes detection, while Biddle of the New York Herald and William Sill recount dramatic failures and rescues as reporters chase clues in northeastern Pennsylvania. Nev Henry J Whelan, a noted Baptist pastor, emerges as a leading speaker at multiple regional events.
A blast furnace bottom burst Saturday afternoon releasing a large flow of molten metal into the cooling water sewer. The flow clogged the sewer so tightly that dynamite was needed to blast it out, causing numerous small explosions that startled residents overnight.
Greatly reduced one way and round trip second class fares apply from Chicago via Wisconsin Central Railway to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Oregon Washington and British Columbia every Tuesday in October and November. For details see local ticket agent or JA&I address C Pond, Genl Pass Agent Milwaukee Wis.
Witnesses called Saturday to corrode grief with reference to Loftus drug store episode. Common Councilman James J. Grier faces bribery charges as court adjourns, with 11 hours expected for counsel arguments. Detective Harris rebuttals reveal $40 payment and plans to trap the detective amid yesterday testimony and mayoral corroboration.
Harris says Coyne met him at the Jermyn and produced a letter from a councilman requesting the promised money. The sum involved was 1400 dollars for fourteen select council members, tied to an amended ordinance passed at first and second readings and signed by the mayor.
The new style features a low crown and wide brim in blue pearl color, offered with or without binding, and has become a favorite among wearers.
The note lists two prices $1.98 and $2.49 and states savings on these items as well as Derbies. It emphasizes similar price range across products and encourages shopper value.
Daily offer lists a selection of grapes including Concords Wardens Nia garas Delawares and other varieties such as Algo Malaga and Tokay. pears pound sweet apples and quinces. cauliflower Lima beans spinach Boston head lettuce celery. fresh laid eggs and fancy creamery butter.
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