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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
10
The Connolly and Wallace dry goods firm marks its eighth anniversary with a prominent display of French flannel wares in the lower window and a stylish assortment of ladies suits and coats in the upper window. Window dresser and decorator W. Hurlbut is credited for the striking arrangements and card work.
Coroner Roberts visited Jessup to learn details of the case where a child was found dead in an open field last Thursday. A jury was empaneled and an autopsy performed. the inquest found the death natural. Hunters with dogs uncovered a box with the remains. burial was by impoverished parents lacking funds for a cemetery lot.
Advertisements announce fleeced lined underwear in several price points for ladies and children. Meura Hagen Celery Nerve Compound claims to cure various nervous and digestive ailments by targeting the seat of the disease. The notice also lists piano teacher Charles H. Doersam accepting pupils, and a steam heating and plumbing service by P. F. M. and M. T. Howley at 221 Wyoming Ave.
The report notes Markie Co mines at Jeddo and Meccanagia colliery at Shickshinny shut, while three self‑appointed investigators from West Side miners return with a cautioned view. Only eight Lackawanna county washeries and two in Pittston operate, employing under 300 miners, as more than 75,000 remain on strike. A parade and district meetings are arranged with speakers from unions, with headquarters planned across Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns.
An unnamed operator argues arbitration should reflect local mine conditions rather than distant practices. He criticizes a plan forcing New York standards on Pennsylvania and notes miners in the region work under varied pay methods and mine structures, with few ties to company-owned stores.
The United Mine Workers say operators met arbitration demands as a whole yet men insist on formal arbitration and reject drastic universal changes. They argue differences exist between acts of employees and the company, warning against broad claims that all workers are treated alike.
The article notes President Mitchell's demand that Markle & Co. miners strike despite a solemn agreement, dampening any operator sentiment. An operator returning from New York said they would fight to the death to prevent recognition of the United Mine Workers, even willing to board up shafts rather than concede. The Jeddo incident allegedly shifted public view, with New York sentiment hardening against the union.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western trainmen may see grain used as a coal substitute during the strike. Union crews face reduced workweeks and layoffs at Carbondale shops while soft coal adoption threatens local industries. Officials warn reversing a shift to soft coal would be hard.
A reader asks for space to comment on Loomis reply to the Lackawanna union committee. The letter recalls Loomis stating he regretted wage increase was unwarranted but would adjust minor issues with workers upon return to work.
Advertised deals list assorted coffees and teas with prices per pound and per package. Coursen’s Java and Ceylon Tea feature in bulk and bundle offers, including 5 pounds for set totals and basket fire Japan Tea at 50 cents.
A Lackawanna and Western mine worker urges a Hyde Park meeting of unionists to discuss wage fairness as District No. 1 sees rapid unionization. Secretary Dempsey says about 70,000 of 76,000 workers are in the United Mine Workers, with seven local unions formed this week in Pittston and surrounding areas led by Nicholas Burke.
At midnight Colonel Watres and key officers convened as messengers and orders moved to assemble the Thirteenth Regiment for potential deployment. Reports from Philadelphia and Harrisburg identified Fourth, Eighth, and Twelfth regiments plus the Governor's troop and Battery B as the initial commands.
The Suburban Electric Light company plans to merge its Washington avenue plant with the lower Scranton street Gas and Water plant to power city street lights. A 60 by 15 foot engine room addition and an 80 by 60 foot boiler room expansion are underway, with seven new dynamos and upgraded lamps to improve reliability and reduce outages. Completion is set for year end with full power from Washington avenue by January 1.
At yesterday afternoon's poor board meeting many outdoor relief applicants were considered. Hermard Ducey spoke of mine closures and destitution after being turned away by his employer. Thomas Grady, Richard Nett, George Downing, and Patrick Cawley were admitted to the Hillside Home. Architect Davia's plans for a new Hillside storehouse were approved and bids were to be solicited.
With one exception the Colorado delegates who walked out of the St. Louis convention in 1 04 have returned to the Republican fold.
Delegates debated changes to the union constitution all day with morning sessions on amendments and afternoon tours of the International Correspondence Schools. Key issues included suspensions for arrears, strike benefits, dues raises, and transfer rules for temporary assignments. A $104 collection for striking miners was announced, and per capita tax rose to twenty five cents pending referendum.
A fragment shows the inscription In gilt the words Building Trades Pocketbook on a cover. The snippet preserves the phrase as stamped decoration.
Mrs M B McDonald and Mrs Fred Fleitz of this city won the amateur photographic contest prize from Youths Companion Boston. They also took first prize in the women’s class. The prizes include a silver cup valued at $100 and second prize of $40. The winning work was shown under the joint name McDonald and Fleitz amid strong national competition.
The ad shows reduced box prices for items including La Rita at $2.60 from $3.40, and ignorita and Coursen's boxes at $2.00, regular prices listed as $3.10 and $3.40 respectively. Brand names and price cuts are noted without further details.
An old advertisement notes Beecham's Pills available during office hours from 10 to 12 a m and 2 to 4 p m for stomach and liver relief, indicating a medicinal product promotion in a historical context.
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