Scranton Court Dockets Hear Settlements and Continued Cases
At the March term common pleas court in Scranton Judge H M Bidwards and Judge J W Simonton led a busy session with many cases continued or settled. Ten cases against Scranton Railway Co. saw five continued and three settled, including William B E Smith Frost & Co Dean. Several other actions involving ejectment trespass and assumpsit were continued or referred. The Singer Manufacturing Co.Suit against George A Baird proceeded to trial on a bond dispute over a six month vs one year term, while Mathushek Plano Mfg Co v Gavin and Goyne remained on trial in the main court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Bidwards
Common Pleas
J. W. Simonton
Dauphin County
Scranton Railway Company
William BE. Smith
Frost
BR. Co. Dean
Mary Decker
Ellen Morahan
J. G. Westgate
J. K. Weldman
City of Scranton
KH. Sturges
Assumpsit
Anntie Dougherty
Citizens’ Insurance Company
Owen McGowan
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
W. J. Douglass
Edward J. Williams
Joseph Melvin
A. P. Bedford
Ony
Singer Manufacturing Company
George A. Baird
William Blake
George GO. Baird
Baird
Singer
Blake
M. F. Conry
H. C. Butler
Simonton
Mathushek Plano Manufacturing Company
William
Partners Seek Injunction and Receiver Against Emery State Picker Co
Ambrose L. Spencer seeks an injunction and receiver in equity against Frederick M. Emery and Thomas R. Hughes partners in the Emery State Picker Company. The bill asks dissolution of the partnership, restraint on firm debts, and appointment of a receiver to settle each partner's rights amid alleged collusion against Spencer. The court issued a rule to show cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose L. Spencer
Equity
Frederick Tl. Emery
Thomas R. Hughes
Emery State Picker Company
Mr. Spencer
James K. Gearhart
O Brien
Spencer
Golden Medical Discovery Promoted by Dr. Pierce Health Claims
An old promotional fragment touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as strengthening digestion and overall health. It asserts no alcohol or narcotics, claims curing stomach ailments, and cites testimonials and a free paper offer for further reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Bess
Judge Archbald Rules on Boyle Estate Auditor Report
In the estate of BE Boyle deceased Judge Archbald sustains the claims of Joseph J Jermyn and BE G Coursen while overruling the widow Minnie L Boyle and the minor guardians. The auditor will redistribute executor funds, allowing Jermyn in full and Coursen pro rata, with a report due within thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Boyle
Archbald
Minnie L. Boyle
Joseph J. Jermyn
BE. G. Coursen
Appeals and court actions announced in Scranton district cases
Yesterday several cases saw rulings and appointments in Scranton and nearby districts. A rule to strike off appeal in Annie L Ross versus R M Rutland was refused. several cases were referred to commissioners, auditors were appointed for Carbondale and a mining inspector board was formed for Susquehanna, Wayne and Lackawanna counties. Jurisdictional actions included judgments for plaintiff in Harding versus Repp and a deposition rule in Langcliffe Coal versus New York Susquehanna Western Coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil O. Wolfgang
Scranton Railway Company
James K. Watking
Johnh. Bonner
T. Sweet
Masfeld
Cne
Second National Bank of Winona, Minn
FL LL Clemons
OG. L. Meek
William Connell
Yisterday
Langcliffe Coal Company
New York, Susquehanna and Western Coal Company
Westerday
Commonwealth
Frank Waterisky
Matrick McDonald
May O' Malloy
James Lyons
Thomas Lyons
Isabella C. Fisher
Martin Flaherty
Equity
John FL Snyder
James Young
Vaughan Hichards
Alex Roldane
James FE. Morrison
Susquehanna
Wate
Lackawanna
Exemptions Filed Over Scranton Stonecutters Charter
J. F. Hammes, secretary of the local Stonecutters union, filed exceptions to granting a charter to the Scranton Stonecutters union. He says the applicants are former members who violated rules and seek to disrupt the union, warn the charter could misrepresent as union members and be unrecognized by the national body. He also says the petition lacks method of achieving its purpose and lacks membership creation and succession provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Hammes
Stonecutters’ Union
Scranton Stonecutters' Union
Hammes
National Association
Mass Meeting of Zionists Reports in Scranton
Zionists convened a large gathering at Hulbert's hall 117 Wyoming avenue Sunday night. Attorney Zalkind of Wilkes-Barre gave the only English talk outlining the Zionist plan to buy Palestine from Turkey and praising the movement's prospects. Also speaking were Rev. I. M. Feinberg and Rabbi J. Levin. Scranton Zionist officers listed as M. J. Cohen president Reese Lichterman vice president and H. Abraham secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulbert
Wilkes-Barre
The
Scranton Zionists
M. J. Cohen
Reese Lichterman
H. Abraham
Wandling Man Gill Dies By Own Action
Coroner Roberts was notified last night that Thomas Robert Gill of Wandling committed death by hanging. Investigating authorities expect to learn more details today as the tragedy is reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Thomas Robert Gill
Wandling
Berantom Young Women Talk At Evening Meetings
The Twentieth Century Literary club holds its regular meeting in Guerney's building this evening at 8 o'clock. Miss Elizabeth Wilsop, secretary for the national Young Women's Christian Association, speaks at 7.45 at Second Presbyterian Church on the topic Young Women of Berantom. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Literary Club
Guerney
Elizabeth Wilsop
Susquehanna Gas and Steel Posts 26 Cent Increase
The Associated Press reports that Susquehanna Gas and Steel posted notices in its mill at Columbia showing a voluntary 26 cent price increase. The move affects products priced at the plant, with details to be implemented locally.
Cuban Convention Plotting Over Platt Amendment Absentees Noted
A secret session of the Cuban constitutional convention in Havana saw twenty five delegates present. Absent were Gibora Quitas and General Sanguilly, strong Platt supporters. A planters association proposal to accept the amendment with US duty relief was tabled. Mayor Rodriguez resigns. election of his successor to proceed tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibora
Guitas
Sanguilly
Rodriguez
Associatio Arena
Havana
Senor Gibora
Senor Quitas
General Sanguilly
Planters’ Association
United States
Committee On Relations
Senors Gomes, Silva
Villuendas
Senors Dequesada
Tamayo
Senor Alensandrino Rodriguez
Ayuntamiento
Senor Zayas
Senor Rodriguez
Tals Istevez
Justice
Ninth Annual Trap Tournament At State Park Draws Elite Shooters
Inter Flite park hosted the ninth annual Interstate Association event with over eight score top shooters from the United States and Canada. Condensed results note 196 in eight bird first event with 31 straight. second event 161 entries with 20 perfect scores. prize money distributed among winners. notable marks by Ted Sloan and a list of 20 shooters who hit 12 straight in both events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Canada
Inter- Flite Park
Interstate Association
FR. A. Welch
J. G. Messner
Pittsburg
J. A. Elliott
Kansas City
Elliott
Ted Sloan
Hoffman
New Germantown
N. J
Arno
Syracuse
N. Y
Leroy
Campbello
Masa
Parmalee
Omaha
Malone
Baltimore
A. H. Fox
United
Schenectady
Crosby
Fallon
Ills
van Allen
Jamaica
L. T
Tar Heel
Tarboro
N.C
Public Debt Statement Shows March 30 1901 Total Debt Decline
The Treasury Department releases a monthly public debt statement noting total debt less cash in treasury at end of March 30 1901 amounts to 1 007 142 000 with a decrease from March 1 1901 of 1 870 594. The report itemizes intercapital debt certificates and notes and shows cash in treasury values across reserve trust general and bank deposits totaling 1 118 900 210 with demand liabilities of 840 005 leaving cash balance on hand of 308 ? million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drexe
Washington
Treasury Department
Treasury
Im Na. Honal Bank
UMU
Pink Hawley Signs With Milwaukee A L Team
An Enclusive Wire reports Pink Hawley formerly with the New York National teague signed a contract to pitch the coming season with the Milwaukee American league team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Fresh
Milwaukee
Wis
Pink" Hawley
New York National Teague
Taylor Area Obituaries and Local Notices
Heizel Williams of Taylor died at 5:20 am after a long illness at his mother's home on Taylor Street. Funeral Thursday at 8 pm from the home with interment at Forest Home cemetery. W.H. Peterson leaves the Delaware and Hudson for Marmyn. he served as station agent and operator here for two years. Unclaimed letters listed at Taylor post office for period ending April 1, 1901. Various lodge notices, social at William Ridgway’s farewell, and Presbyter ian cemetery improvement discussions slated with a meeting set for Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heizel Williams
Williams
Taylor Street
Deceised
Taylor Castle
Knights of of the Golden Eagle
Forest Home
W.H. Peterson
Delaware and Hudson Company
Marmyn
Peterson
Taylor
Anna Davis
Lizzie Read
Patrick Walsh
Flana Bufenowity
Wo- Plech Gorz
Francesek Lioglo
Pottis Koral
Panit Pafuga
Kazimeraz ‘Rosansk
Per
Annie
Minnie Biker
Henry
Elmer Baker
Reese Jones
Richard Ridgway
Taylor Lodge
O. F
Noble Grand
Thomas W. Owens
Price Harris
John D. Francis
William G. Howells
Thomas HH. Jenking
Taylor and Pyne Mines
Uhien
United Mine Workers of America
Degree
Pocahontas
Richard Davis
North Main Avenue
Plymouth
Lily Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Richard Williams
New York
Margaret Hood
Pittston
Pride of Lackawanna Lodge
American Protestant Ladies’ Association
Presbyterian Cemetery
T. R. Bowen
Archibald Boyd
Presbyterian Church
Local resident visits and family updates in Scranton area
Suuce Dawes of Carnink Street spent Sunday afternoon with friends in Providence. Henry and Mrs Dierks visited South Scranton, Mrs Miderkin and Childs of Maple Street spent time with friends at Beranton. Lulu Welland and Graceley visited Scranton on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Lavishern of Cheen Iudge hosted Mrs George Eley Sunday evening. Mrs Schmidt and Mollie visited South Scranton. Woeburg of Scott hosted Mrs Caveill. Schmidt moved to Lincoln Street with her son. Mrs Meehan lies seriously ill at her daughter Mrs Farrell’s Albert Street home. Marry Oakey spent Sunday at Scranton. Nellie Hampplett of Jackson Street underwent surgery at Lackawanna Hospital in Scranton yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suuce Dawes
Carnink Street
Providence
Henry Dierks
South Scranton
Miderkin
Mee
Childs
Maple Street
Beranton
Lulu Welland
Graceley
Scranton
Dlavishern
Cheen Iudge
George Eley
Schmidt
Mollie
Woeburg
Scott
Steel Charter Amended by United States Steel
The United States Steel Corporation filed with the secretary of state to amend its charter and raise capital stock to 1.1 billion dollars. The New Jersey fee for the amendment was 220000 dollars. The change allows mortgaging or pledging stock with two thirds of represented stock voting in person or by proxy. The move aims to avoid difficulties from widely scattered stock reaching a full stockholder vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
United States Steel Corporation
Secretary of State
Reading Coal and Iron to Run Collieries Three Days Weekly
Pottsville April 1 The Reading Coal and Iron company announces three day work weeks for all collieries through the summer or until further notice. General Manager Luther says the reduction comes as a precaution against a potential strike and to manage stockpiled coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres
Pottsville
Reading Coal and Iron Company
Luther
Wuld
Furnace Workers Demand Wage Increase in Shirpawille
Wire reports that employees at five Shirpawille blast furnaces posted notices demanding equal wages to those granted in Mahoniog valley. A general strike in Shenango Valley is threatened for April 6 if demands are not met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asociated Press
Youngstown
Shirpawille
Mahoniog Valley
Shenango Valley
Cure claims for HYOMEt advertised by R T Booth Co
A claim laden notice praises HYOMET as a universal cure for catarrh bronchitis and consumption. It alleges testimonials are bought, and urges physician verification. Several dated endorsements from Buffalo Medford Hokiton and Boston speak to dramatic recoveries using inhalers, with price and ordering details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Booth Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Boston
Hentienen
Willard Avery
United States
Ithaca
Easter Outfit Essentials Tie In With Spring Suit
The piece suggests coordinating accessories with a new spring suit, highlighting harmony between Easter styling and a fresh wardrobe update. It reads as a fashion note encouraging complementary colors and textures to complete the outfit.
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H. M. Edwards
Boyle
Anthony Merino
Old Forge
Antonia Ventra
Reese
Lackawanna Township
Catharine Owens
William F
Cove
Delaware Water Gap
Anna I. Crom
Newfoundland
Wayne County
Mamey Curtis Oo
Court House News Notes
Attorney Zalkind
Associated Press
Public Debt Statement
Pink
Raymond & Whitcomb
Raymond & Whitcomb CO
Chestnut St
Phila., Penna
Priceburg
New Jersey
Associated Pros
Hyomei
Catarra
Medford
Gentionen
FL O
Anna K
Heyl
Main St
Hokiton
Genthewen
LOO
Bnt
Tyomet
Emeline G. Ualbrittem
Lot Bightin
Mass
Asthita
Manhattan
Spruce Street
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
Philadelphia
W.H. Pierce
Lackawanna Ave
Lé Pene
Lewis, Ruddy, Davies & Murphy
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