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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1902
Page
1
The coroner's jury found Michael Choro died from a bullet wound inflicted by Thomas Smith. Both prisoners received a preliminary hearing before Squire Showin and were committed to county jail without bail. They were moved to Wilkes Barre yesterday. A habeas corpus hearing was set for next Monday.
In Squire Shovlin's Court County Detective Richard Jones charged Thomas Smith and Lewis Dunn with murder of Michael Choro. Both were committed to jail without bail after a crowded hearing. Witnesses described the church confrontation and the fatal shot, with autopsy confirming the bullet as the cause of death.
Three bulla sizes listed for sale at Fyrn street Freeluud, with inquiry directed to Geo Mulinky.
A detailed account describes Dunn and Smith being linked to a shooting in Grula alley near Ridge Street. Witnesses recall blood prints, a revolver from Smith, two white hats, a knife and billy found at the scene, and Dunn admitting knife use at church. Court notes include arrestee handling and jail transfer.
Coroner's jury in Hasleton, led by Deputy Coroner Daniel McKelvey, convicts Thomas Smith in the death of Michael Choro. Verdict: Choro died from a 38 calibre revolver wound in Smith's hands after witnesses testified at Squire Shoviin's office.
The funeral was held yesterday at 2 pm for Michael Choro from his home on South street to St. Mary's church. A long burial service for Greek Catholics ended at the cemetery. The cortege included Citizens' band, St. George's and St. Michael's societies, 300 Local Union No. 1521 members, relatives, friends, and townspeople.
Attorney Daniel Kline appeared in court yesterday and applied for a writ of habeas corpus to secure the release of the accused men on bail pending grand jury action. The grand jury meets on May 26, with a hearing set for Monday May 5 at 10 p m.
Subcommittee of coal operators and United Mine Workers met in New York City under National Civic Federation auspices. The adjournment was at 4 PM with no settlement. President Mitchell said no prediction on outcome, noting demands published and aims to obtain them. He evasively declined to confirm union recognition as a demand. Reports indicate eight hour day and 20 percent wage increase proposals. no further Tribune news by press time.
A seven inch deep gilded frame weighing eighty pounds is showcased in Photographer Herbst's gallery opposite Citizens' Bank. The frame holds eighty cabinet sized mortises for photographs of Tigers Athletic Club members, including non residents photographed nationwide from Massachusetts to California and British Columbia. The completed collage will hang in the Tigers club house on Walnut Street.
County Commissioners Jones Hay and Finn and Architect F J Osterling met to review plans and specifications for the new courthouse. They will prepare working plans for bidders and advertise for bids after a follow up meeting. They aim to use native material and local labor where possible with preference to Luzerne County citizens.
Victor Scarambo's murder trial features two confessions forming key evidence. Searambo admits involvement with Lenousky in planning the Sennick killing and claims Sennick struck the blow. Lenousky accuses Scarambo, asserting he did not commit the homicide. Jury to rule tomorrow on two first degree verdicts.
Contractor Griffith has the contract to erect a single dwelling for John Breznak on Adams and Carbon streets. The St Kasi mer parish parsonage, occupied by Rev J Delini katiz, will be altered and improved. Contractor Lentz will perform the work.
Local notes recount events in Freeland including a United Mine Workers mass meeting at Grand Opera House to discuss grievances with Superintendent Smith, a Montana visitor and her four children staying with Mrs Gillespie, and Taylor's Minstrels at the Grand Opera House under the Good Wills Athletic Association. Also reported are funeral details, a $2500 donation, a wedding anniversary, Knights of Columbus banquet, Edison kinetoscope at St John's Reformed church, fence repairs at Tigers park, illness and deaths, a boy's arm injury, a jury award for Weatherly borough case, gold discovery rumors on Pocono mountain, and tax receiver appointment replacing Ricketts.
May 3 event by Taylor's Minstrels of Hazleton under the Good Wills Athletic Association admission 25 35 50 cents amid community drive for assistance.
True or untrue question about Suits and Shoes promises profits for readers. The notice pledges to gain reader trust or lose goodwill, urging customers to inspect stock before judging. It emphasizes low prices while insisting garments are very good.
A composite notice lists multiple Freeland Pa firms and agents offering legal services from offices in Birkbeck Brick and Brennan's Building, fire insurance and piano agency, Justice of the Peace Buckley, and general conveyancing. Entries name Orson Stroh, John Carn, McLaughlin, McBrearty, Maley, Hayes, and Buckley with offices on Centre Street, the Tribune Building, and Postoffice areas.
Pennsylvania enforces a ticket scalping law with the supreme court upholding the statute. A Scranton case resulted in a $25 fine plus costs. Railroads push to curb scalping by punishing violators to deter unauthorized sale and protect buyers.
Proposals will be received by John Groga up to 7 p m May 1 1902 for building a rear addition to his house on South Ridge Street Freeland contractor to furnish all material excavation and labor Plans may be seen by calling after 7 p m at his dwelling John Grega South Ridge Street Freeland Ice cream at Merkt s.
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