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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1900
Page
8
Local date for Soy 5 2008 notes a mix of garbled terms and scattered weather data. The readable bits mention temperature trends and references to places and organizations, but concrete values and clear events are missing.
A garbled obituary notice lists individuals including Mabel Horan Witkesdurre from Vinestron and Jot Po MMi ier of South Soramtin with deaths in Philadelphia. Mentions Mis Adilabile Hrogvlin of Meortlite and Mine HES Rin with a tie to a cord. Other names include May Lesters of Girvan, Charles WL Did, Retinal kote, Mansfeld, and Slur Kautetiat with various local associations. The prose is fragmented and ungrammatical but signals multiple local death notices and memorials.
A largely attended Union League meeting reviewed committee reports and campaign plans. Delegates from Philadelphia content discussed minors' labor, arbitration support, and buying only Union-labeled foods, while next meetings will appoint the campaign and executive committees and keep county HQ open under George W. Mauratal.
The joint public buildings committee of councils sold the West house on Phelps street to J. W. McLean for $4. It is the last dwelling on Wyoming Avenue portion to be opened as other buildings have been sold and removed. Next, bids will be advertised for act ing of the street, likely approved by councils immediately.
Reports from both work sites indicate renewed activity at the coal washery. Union leaders say the stoppage is a temporary concession to public interest and may be withdrawn if not promptly met. Both sides refuse to concede and foresee a lengthy, uncertain dispute with no immediate solution in sight.
Localities report ongoing coal production at several mines and guarded worker transfers. Tensions linger as unions and operators negotiate, with piezas of tonnage moving to power plants and trains.
Local officers of the Walted Mine Workers could not confirm details of strike relief. Dempsey said President Mitchell planned a system, but nothing was finalized. He noted no immediate strike wage, and relief would come only when needed. Proposals include cooperative stores and bakeries funded by a union-wide reserve and per capita tax.
The Mines United Mine Workers inform President Mitchell that 275,000 dollars remain available for the ongoing struggle in the Pennsylvania anthracite region. The union claims 15,000 members are ready to contribute one dollar weekly to sustain the effort until victory.
Statement from FE. BR Loomis, superintendent of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western mining dept, asserts that two rival wage views block direct operation. He argues that union pressure by the United Mine Workers shapes the standoff and that higher earnings would require higher coal prices or reduced output, noting wage levels and progression paths for miners and laborers.
New York plans to switch to bituminous coal as soft coal becomes inevitable. Tin prices rose seventy five cents per ton yesterday as manufacturers negotiate contracts. Fire insurance men warn that soft coal increases risk and insurers consider higher premiums for factories using gas coal.
The article reports on a debate over limiting smoke in cold rooms and breathing air as a strike among bituminous coal miners escalates. President Michael Murphy warns the health of workers and citizens depends on action, while William Sweet cites modern factories using smokestack controls and notes rising coal prices amid the strike.
The notes describe ongoing anthracite coal strikes and market effects across the western and eastern regions. They report 40000 tons on Chicago docks, scarce rail and lake deliveries, and wholesale prices rising. The Mine Workers claim gains at several mines while operators note increased activity at others. Local incidents include farm foraging, a mass miners’ meeting planned in Wilkes-Barre and references to figures like President Mitchell and Major Millar.
The funeral for Patrick Ruane father of Common Councilman John J. Ruane was held yesterday morning from the Capouse avenue residence. A high mass of requiem was celebrated at St. Peter's cathedral by Rev. M. J. McManun. Pall-bearers included Patrick Harrison Anthony Walsh John Ferguson John Ruane Thomas Gibbons and John McFadden. Interment will follow at Cathedral cemetery.
Reese G. Brooks and Sons own the Latin Coat company breaker in Latina County. Firebugs soaked cotton waste with oil and left half burned matches at the entrance. Watchman John Morgan fired at two suspects as they fled. no injuries. Brooks doubts motive and notes no action to resume operations after a past fire.
Corporal Joseph K Farrell of the U S Marine service notes enlistment levels remain steady during a strike at the Wyoming Avenue recruiting station. Recruits include Michael Booker from Niagara Falls recently in Manila with the Two Hundred and Second New York, Henry Lessing Edward O Donnell Clarence Snow Herbert Toomey and Joseph Matuwski all listing Scranton addresses. Farrell explains service requirements are high and many miners fail exams though the new officer proved capable after three weeks.
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