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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1900

Page

2

Educational Contest Rewards One Thousand Dollar Prize Value

The Tribune reports a staged prize of one thousand dollars for the top scorer in its Educational Contest. David C. Spencer moves up to fifth place by adding points, while Amanda Crable Simrel nears tenth with a one point gap. The paper displays $1 bills in stores to illustrate the prize value, emphasizing the effort required to win the substantial reward.

Tribune David C. Spencer Bloomsburg David Spencer Moomsburg Arthur Kermmerer Factoryvilly Crave Simrel Chybendale Tle Harry Heese Hyde Park Mary Yeager Moscow Tinhire

Standing of Contestants in Scranton and Nearby Areas

A list of contestants with addresses in Scranton Hyde Park Providence Carbondale and nearby towns. Names include Charles Rodriguez David V Birtley Jennie Meyers Fannie Williams Grace Simrell Mary Yeager Grace Hayes Richard Roberts Edward Murray and others with street addresses.

David V. Birtley West Market Street Providence Oliver Callahan Vine Street Scranton Jennie Meyers Lake Ariel David Co Spencer Bloomsburg Arthur Kemmerer Factoryville Ecen Eugene Boland Walnut Street Dun- Move Harry Reese Evanscourt Hivde Park Mary Yeager Moscow Wee Fannie E. Williams Peckville Grace Simrell Carbondale Amiatess Siiney W. Hayes Olive Street Richard Roberts Hampton Street Hyde Park John P. Smith Boulevard Ave Provi- Gobch Edward Murray Hickory Street South

Widow Chauncey Kerr shot in Adirondack incident

Mrs Chauncey Kerr a wealthy New Wind sor widow lies dying from a rifle wound in the Adirondacks. She was with a companion and a guide when a rifle fired striking the guide and the companion. the bullet then hit Mrs Kerr in the leg requiring amputation.

Newburg Chauncey Kerr New Windsor Adirondacks Kerr Nike

Fragmented OCR Tale of a Political Campaign

An unclear OCR text fragment mentions a political context with names and places like Congres and a candidate field. The readable parts suggest a campaign item or notice, but essential details are garbled. No verifiable events, dates, or outcomes are present to anchor a full summary.

Unclear OCR fragment hints at legal or public notice items

Fragmentary text from OCR mentions entities and terms but lacks clear events, dates, or participants, preventing a precise summary of a legal notice or public record. No verifiable individuals or organizations are clearly identifiable in readable form.

Conference Between Archbishop Ryan and Priest Aims at Settlement

Clergy and archbishop meet at Episcopal residence to discuss methods for uniting opposing sides over ongoing strike actions. Father Phillips reports strikers gain leverage, with Wyoming, Lackawanna coal fields now under their control and potential spread to Lehigh district by week’s end. Arbitration appears unlikely.

Ryan Father Phillips Wyoming Latkawannha Lehigh

Revolver Used to Intimidate Mine Claimant

Joseph Tegos a Hungarian of Nantcoke was arrested after a man named Rego pointed a revolver at him and threatened to shoot as he returned from work. The incident occurred near a Nantcoke mine with the assailant promising not to report for work next morning. The prisoner posted $1500 bail and remained jailed awaiting trial. President Mitchell warned Wilkes-Barre officers of a planned visit to address workers in the Wyoming Valley.

Kvehikive Wiiken-Barre Joseph Tegos Nenticoke Alexander Monsvock Nantcoke Hom Rego Monsyock Foces Beros Mitchell United Mine Workers Wilkes- Barre Woronmilng

One-Third of the Total Output

The Amotiated Pres reports mine operators say one third of the total anthracite output was weighed today. Several collieries operated at capacity while others faced staffing or debt issues. The United Mine Workers held a large meeting to prepare for Present Mitchell’s arrival, and Sheriff’s deputies planned to bolster security as strikers interfere with washery workers seeking to return.

Lowever Leligh Lohleh Fojkr Coxe Brothers Goering Theavet Smeadiit Hazlefront Saroky Bus Pond Creek Markle Brothers Capaelty Titine Bebytuyt Ane Westtrowkside Eincotn Torleytuun Tuons Rider Our Valley West Stanantoah Ftaton Hun Locust Top Royal Chair Bletuntoen Glotwlawer Viewmix Park St. Clair Weat Leet Oak Hill Albelen Howdo Ub. Heape Kaale Hie Rellew Run Wallssne Nichulas Mopiior Motte Last Preston Silter Creek Eileworth Sugita North United Mine Workers Ela Koonshell Mitchell Harvey

Coal Dealers Besieged as Supply Dwindles in City

Engineers and large buildings face coal shortages as the Communipaw Coal Co limits deliveries to daily needs. Rail lines and major dealers bought coal en masse three weeks ago in anticipation of a strike, straining supplies and leaving mine companies with more orders than capacity.

Preas New York Communipaw Coal Company Gletrich Ines Confelds Philadelphia Reading

Mil linery display prompts questions on costs and choices

The passage reflects on lavish millinery displays and asks why so much time labor and money are spent. It notes yesterday's compliments as valuable and argues thoroughness as a business method while musing that choosing between two hats means both are still yours.

A Marvelous Millinery Show Delights Shoppers

Black dominates the display with many hats in dark tones while bright colored accents catch the eye. Fur and velvet blends appear in previewed styles though fur hats await cooler weather. Feathers dyed to harmonize with the color schemes. French labels aid sales.

Jonas Long

Series In Operation Quoted Prices Not In New York

The report notes that series were in operation and prices were not quoted in New York as the entire output had been spoken for by dealdra in Pennsylvania.

New York Dealdra Pennsylvania

NO CHANGE AT PITTSTON

Pittston report says all collieries idle except Nos 6 and 8 washery operations started yesterday. Union recruitment expands with two new branches totaling 160 members and 1,000 names enrolled at Leek Corner band rooms. Local union officers plan meetings as ads run for Temple Tron stores sale and Central Trades union organizing.

Tittston United Mine Workers Leek Corner Clifford's Hall Temple Tron Company

Rainy Fair Day Sees Sparse Attendees and Busy Horse Races

The Tunkhannock Wyoming County Fair opened amid gray skies and light rain to a record low crowd, yet judges began deliberations on exhibits while horse races drew attention. Races featured double teams by H W Prink and O P Dersheimer, and other events including a class pace with Vet Roxana and Scherzondo among competitors, as dust turned to mud and refreshment efforts paused.

Tunkhannock Fair Grounds Wyoming County Lovellton Cornet Band West Point F. L. Kennard Meshoppen L. BE. Mead James W. Platt Thmers J. H. Snyder Dallas H. Sterling Jenning Mehoopany E. L. Hatfield Feranton W. N. Reynolds Victor FP W. & Maxey Albert Secheraomdo Roxana Kennard Money Seberrondo Weetlake Fiat Victor P Roxana Wos Maxey Walter Clove Hall Rosana Sehersondo Belersondo B. m M. Sherwood

No Change in Situation in Pennsylvania Coal Strike

General Manager Williams reports no major change in the strike as of noon. Nanticoke and Glen Lyon mines idle. Cameron and Luke Fidler operate with loyal force. Lykens idle. Williamstown and William Penn run with full or local workers. Lytle and Hickory Ridge operate with reduced staff. Pennsylvania and Fame collieries idle due to striker intimidation and attacks on workers in Mt. Carmel.

Philadelphia Williams Pennsylvania Railroad Nanticoke Glen Lyon Cameron Shamokin Luke Fidler Lykens Williamstown Loken William Penn Sechuyinkill Lytle Coal Company Thien Coal Company Penneyivinia Lytle

Strike notes and coal mine tensions across Pennsylvania

Reports from Shamokin Reading Pottsville and Philadelphia detail large scale mule layoffs shipping to the Schuylkill county corral and potential mine abandonment if workers do not return. Reading company says coal output remains near full despite fires and trains are urged to move swiftly to tidewater. Sheriff Toole finds no disorder in McAdoo while Philadelphia collieries extend daily hours to offset idle capacity.

Shamokin Schuylkill County Corral Cameron Ming Reading Philadelphia Reading Coal and Iron Company Tidewater Pottsville Sheriff Toole O'Donnell McAdoo Carson Philadelphia and Reading Company

Steamship Movements

New York report lists arrivals and departures from several lines. Vessels Kaiser Wilhelm II and La Bretagie appear among ships arriving from Naples and sailing to Havre respectively. Other entries include Bremen Southampton Cherbourg and routes to New York and Liverpool.

Associated Prem New York Kaiser Wiishel Naples Fuerstramparck Hamburg Plymouth Cherbourg la Lorraine Pavre Barbarossa Bremen Southampton Breemen Lahn Cherhoune Ariveal Victoria Hambure

Balaklava survivor and banker Foote die. mixed dispatch

Exclusive wire reports Charles B. Foote of Match & Foote bank dies in Oradnic New Jersey after an assignment. Another bulletin notes James A. White, last Balaklava survivor, dies in Upper Sandusky. The Charge of the Light Brigade is recalled as White, once among 625 men, survived the battle.

Associated Prom New York Charles B. Foote Match & Foote Oroanic N. J Upper Sandusky James A. White Pear Thin Place Lord Tennyson Light Brigade Mr. White Amd Piere Thin GO

Richmond speaker cites constitutional remedies for deafness

In Richmond Indiana a lecture by a university president drew about 2000 listeners. He argues deafness stems from mucous lining issues in the Eustachian tube and can be cured only by constitutional remedies. He promotes a Catarrh Cure and Hall’s Pills as remedies, urging readers to send for circulars.

Richmond Ind Sitiman Corse University Altache Communion Phy Mepublicum Toledo Thall

Friday Sales Shift to Afternoon Bargains

The store announces a new public benefit plan with three one hour sales at two, three, and four daily Fridays to let customers attend all events. They claim increased purchasing power as crowds grow and promise many bargains across the store beginning today at two o'clock.

Great Friday Afternoon Sales Record Promises

A newspaper notice proclaims three sales at two, three, and four o'clock promising record value. It emphasizes fulfillment of promises and urges readers to attend during an afternoon of rapid events.

One Hour Bargain Bazaar Offers Fresh Goods at Two O Clock

Advert reads new 1900 goods guaranteed pure with a one hour sale at two o clock in the basement. Corn Tomatoes Peas String Beans Pineapple Chunks priced per can with total 7e. Also wash boilers kettles agate sauce pans toilet paper and odds and ends offered at deep discounts for one hour only.

Seratna Glaus Enema &c Agate

Fine Kid Gloves and Calico Wraps on Friday Sale

A local store advertises hundreds of Kid Gloves in various shades and patterns with sizes listed and prices shown as one dollar. The sale highlights Point de Paris and Duchesse patterns and a second floor cloak department deal. Also offered are calico wrappers in red blue and black with braided trims and full sweep fits, advertised as cheap for Friday one hour.

Point de Paris

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