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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1900
Page
8
A narrative fragment describes a summer landing and family interactions. It mentions Mrs Dilkliveen, Leaineten, Nefrakas, a Ritest of fre, Mie, Nici, Harrheet Weenies, and Mtr KT Mawson. The tone hints at informal events and affectionate scenes during a seaside visit.
A Polish laborer, intoxicated, walked across Parker Street Bridge near Oneida and Western Railroad in Scranton and fell thirty five feet into the Lackawanna River. He was found unconscious with minor external injuries, transported to Lackawanna Hospital and could not indicate his pain due to intoxication.
A night dispute at the Sites mine between engineer William Fallon and pipe fitter Thomas Gallagher over work leads to a knife threat. Gallagher returns with alcohol and advances, Fallon fires into the ground, then shoots Gallagher in the hip after grappling the knife. The wound ends the attack.
Exclusive wire reports a large blaze at 2 o clock in the afternoon in the Water Street district in Pittsburg. The Dwivlding at 243 215 Water street, occupied by Wilson, Belley & Co, was consumed with threats of spread to adjacent structures. Fire crews battled the flames for hours with extensive property loss.
Rail and mine unions weigh steps amid non union coal handling fears. Grand Master Hawley and officials seek talks with railroad heads while the Thirteenth regiment readies for possible call. Mass meetings in Laurel Hill park echo nationwide labor tensions as miners vote to stay out until victory.
A contentious open letter from John Mitchell to the public is discussed by Warren, first vice-president of the Central Railroad of New Jersey. The piece analyzes miners’ grievances, wartime wage considerations, and potential responses by employers and unions amid mounting labor tensions.
Over 2,000 mine workers including alate-Pickers runners drivers helpers and floor-tenders paraded Saturday afternoon to show loyalty to the union and to remind the public that many youths are drawn to mining by low wages. The event featured novel acts to ease the heavy mood while a mine car drawn by two mules carried about three tons of coal with labels indicating the effort behind mine labor.
A fractured statement from Mine Workers headquarters outlines strike strategy and worker solidarity. It emphasizes unity among districts, warns against deceptive tactics, and calls for coordinated action to pressure the coal operator while outlining aims for fair wages and safer conditions.
Washington correspondent Willig Curtin reports from the anthracite coal region on a week of strike observation. The narrative covers how miners and officials navigated confrontation, the role of reformers and press, and a New York interview shaping public view of the strike.
Catalog style sale listing many coffee and tea deals including Golden Rio at 14c per pound four pounds for 50c Coursen's Java at 20c per pound five pounds for 9c Ceylon Tea at 25c per package No 1 Basket Fire Japan Tea at 50c five pounds for 200 Coursen's Formosa Oolong at 50c per pound five pounds for 200
The Ton Tribune notes staggering street sales as forty copies are reported sold per delivery run, reflecting strong reader demand for the paper.
Bartley Di Gilomne lies in Lackawanna Hospital with four stab wounds after a quarrel over beer at TH Gilomae's home in Dunmore. Saveria Pannone fled town. others, including Angelo Di Gilomae and Tony Rose, were detained briefly. The victim, about 35, suffered three wounds to the thigh and a deep chest wound.
The text presents a garbled account of labor and political figures involving New York and Philadelphia, mentioning the United Mine Workers and potential organizer actions. Specific names, dates, places, or outcomes are obscured by corruption and cannot be reliably identified.
Organizer Dilcher received a requisition for 100 men to go to Kentucky to work in a coal mine. A delivery wagon driver, John McManus, was held up by six men near Siler late Sunday night. one pistol-armed bandit calmed him while the others took his groceries. No business failures reported for September in this region. five occurred last month, with one particularly prosperous locally for months.
A two week grand jury report cites censure of Attorney Beers for misconduct while exonerating fellow juror Thomas McCourt. The panel also calls for courthouse corridor displays and raises in the rear county jail, with praise for foreman L Smith and DA John R Jones.
Common Councilman James J. Grier of the Fifth ward heads a special committee to probe statements attributed to Councilman Paine. A public hearing is planned later this week to verify the claims and address integrity questions among council members.
Ad copy touts Chamberlain's Colley Cholera and Diarrhona Remedy as a global standard in treating bowel complaints. Mentions sale through Mathews Bros as wholesale and retail agents and cites unnamed distributors.
In Cincinnati on a September date the amalgamated wage talk stalled as committees set a base rate of 75 per ton with postal rate adjustments. Fines were issued for cordoned wire in the mill while workers began lectures about wage conditions. Beecham's Pills advertised for constipation relief.
County Chairman D. J. Davis opens the Rosubu county committee headquarters in the Poe building this afternoon and will remain there daily until election day. The office will be open to the public from morning until six in the afternoon, directed by an assistant secretary. The plan outlines a vigorous campaign with mass meetings by prominent speakers and a possible parade.
Exclusive wire reports list ships arriving in New York and other ports, including European liners such as La Gascogne Maver and Boulogne and the New York bound Trove. Several vessels sail from Liverpool to New York with passengers and cargo as Antwerp and Queenstown routes are noted.
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