Councils reorganize Republicans in control
Republicans c. E. Chittenden and James Moir preside as chairs of select and common councils after the Ninth Ward officials are elected. Martin T. Lavelle is reelected city clerk for his twentieth term. Ex-clerk Hatton wins the clerk position for Republicans. Mahon takes the Democrats seat. The session includes oathes, party votes, and a bid to update street mileage estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Chittenden
James Moir
Ninth Ward
Select
Common Counell
Martin T. Lavelle
Untton
Common Conuneil
Tags Tegan
Epublica
City of
Scranton
Democratic obstruction delays city budget vote in crowded session
Amid a near quorum, Democrats McGrail Norton and Republican Thomas waited as 16 oclock passed. President Nealis adjourned without debate, then retiring members exited and new ones prepared for reorganizat ion. The list of departing members included Gordon Thomas Regan Flanagan Wenzel Sweeney Nealls Zeidler Noone and McGrail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Cloeck
Messrs
McGrail
Norton
Hhedeu
Common Council Chamber
Thomas
Nealls
Oither
Oliver
Repulicans
Cirler
Nealis
Grier
IP. F. Gordon
Simon Thomas
John P. Regan
John J. Flanaahan
Righth
Kaward Wenzel
Morton J. Sweeney
P. J. Nealls
Loreng
Ohio City Council Fills Seats In 1807 Assembly Obscure Names
In 1807 the council seated 1807 members from multiple wards including Ry James J tier, John Walker Cy, MPY Dilroy, TV H Jackson, Joseph Oliver, Ketler R, Ro Sheridan, Thomas Norpen Dy, M V Morris, William Chestfi the, Po Cale pin, Pred Zislemmunth, Edward Wengel, C O P Weigtel, Thomas Morrisby, Michael Cusicki, and Moir among others. A party vote elected Moir as temporary chairman over rival, Evan Morris elected temporary clerk as Mahon retired. New member certificates were pending. Permanent chairmanship awarded to Moir, with Wennel as Democratic nominee. Moir elected 2 to 1, Moir a veteran who had served six terms in the Ninth ward. The oath to the new president followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Reove
James J. Tier
John Walker Cy
Mpy
Dilroy
Jom Molechy
Philp Wirth
H. Jackson
Joseph Oliver
Tiither Ketler
Ro J, Sheridan
Thomiusa Nor- Pen
M. VY
Morris
William V. Chestfithe
Poort
Po. Calepin
Pred Zislemnunth
Righth
J. Mentha Oo
Edward Wengel
C. OP
Weigtel Cy
Mourne
E.W. Coleman
Thomas Morrisby
Tlenteenth
Michael 2. Cusicki
Twente Hethward
Moir
Grier
Evan R. Morris
John PF. Mahon
Befl Wensel
Charles F. Wennel
Fourteenth Ward
Norton
Ninth Ward
Common Council
Fred Zizetman
T. BK. Jockson
Thomas Morris
W. V. Griffittes
St. J. Sheridan
Jh Ln Wenzel
M. V. Morris
Philip Wirth
Bettinutes
Luther Weller
Joseph Ole Ver
David Berte
Edward Werte
No Wirth
Floance—towers
BR. d, Sheridan
Zieelman
M. F. Gilroy
W. Vv. Crit Fit
Ie Fire Department
Edward Worl
Themas Norton
Philip Wirt
Pied Aizedman
Jidicney
J. B. Dacken
John BH. Walker
Pvtrick Calpin
Juanes Menagton Light
Walter
William V. Gritiithe
Luther Keller
Pup Wirth
Thormas Morris
James Grier
Laws and
Ordinance E
John Eaeo
R. J. Sheridan
William V. Griffiths
James J. Grier
T. BW. Jackson
Patrick Calpin
F. W. Alzleman
Jacckson
Edward Coleman
Parks
Edward Wensel
M. J. Cusick
John Monaght
David H. Reeve
W. V. Griffiths
Wenzel
M. Vv. Morrie
John H. Walker
I. W. Dizlemin
Thomas Norton
Thomas Morcris
Rinlow
J. Goleman
J. HH. Reese
T. B. Jackson
Charles Weneel
John MW. Walker
Jameor J. Grier
Patrick Culpin
Sinbury
John WH. Walker
M. Jd. Cusick
D. W W. Reese
Tixes
E. J. Coleman
John Monaghan
Edward Wenzel
Charles Wensel
W. V. Grimiths
Charles Wenzel
R. J. Shoman
D. VM. Reese
David J. Rees
FE. J. Coleman
W. V. Oritfithe
Thomas Notion
K. H. Williame
Fifth Ward
Chittenden
Finn
Frable
McCann
Mesers
Ross
Thomas
William
Jomen
Wagner
Sanderson
Fellows
Scebroeder
Lansing
Fraakin
Prable
Mesere
Kearney
Roche
Melvin
Robinson
Shea
MelCunn
Doyle
McAndrew
Coyne
Readied 1898 City Committee Appointments and Address
The article lists 1898 city committees including Auditing, Fire, Licenses, Police, and Public Buildings with numerous members. It records remarks on retiring Democratic President Neulis, council proceedings, and the mayoral message urging municipal finance reforms, sewer work, asphalt paving, parks, and contract oversight.
Select Council Adopts Resolution After 1897 Session
The 1897 select council rolls call shows 21 members present with one absent. Democrats led by Mr Heche pass a resolution thanking Mr George Sunderson for fair chairmanship as the upper branch reorganizes and adjourns.
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Select Council
Merasis
Ross
Finn
Thomas
Williams
Roche
Durr
Chittenden
Wagner
Robinson
Manles
Schroeder
Lansing
Burns
Frabir
Coyne
Sanderson
Fellows
McCann
Kearney
McAndrew
Clarke
Heche
Democrats
City Officers Reorganize and Elect Lavelle Clerk Again
A special committee from both chambers notified the other branch of completion of reorganiza tion and readiness for a joint meeting. President Moir of the common council was elected unanimously as chair. Martin T. Lavelle was nominated and chosen unanimously to continue as city clerk for the twentieth year amid brief remarks. The mayor read his annual message and the session adjourned to the joint meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messie. Roache
Lansing
McCann
Select Council
Messrs
Oliver
Griffiths
Coleman
Common Council
Select Branch
Moir
Select
Chittenden
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Board of Control
Bailey
Hatton
Republicans
Mahon
Calplin
FY Wenzel
Common
PL J. Neulis
Mir. Wenzel
Hile Ward
Robert Robinson
George Randerson
Horatio T. Fellows
A. Lansing
Edwin Frable
John J. McAtiten
W. M. Finn
Edward Jomer
T. C. Melvin
F. Wagner
John J. Shea
Peter F. McCann
Adam Schroeder
Thomas Greyle
T. J. Coyne
M “Acre Bailey
Bt Pun
Beranton
Berenton
Bpech
Suburin
Tte
Beranten
Alx
Englner
Sceranteti
Hickey
Lackawanna Avenue
Washington Avenue
Wyoming Avenue
Beruman
Ulm
Ciaime
Spac
Sna
Marchi
Col- Voutoe
Reece
Hiquor Leenries
Orppees Traction Company
Linden Street Bridge
Tego Taiaevesidbdeecess
Caccenye
J. G. Boland
Itheolg
Eranton
George Sundeorion
Banderson
W. J. Thomas
Fourth Ward
M. BE. Clark
Sixth Ward
Pred
Highth
James J. Manley
Twelfth
M. J. Burns
Highteenth
Finley Htoas
John J, Kearney
Third
Richard H
Williamen
Firth
John I
Jouvin
Connolly & Wallace
Castoria
Fancy Rockaways
Baat Rivers
Maurice River
Mill Ponds
Surroiera
Pierge Pern
Markei
Florey & Brooks
Washington
Ava
New York
Moosic and
Rushdale Works
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Babe
Repauno Chamica’ Co
Uxer Stives
DR. E. Grewer
Old Post Ofice
Col
Spruce St
Penn Ave
Lins
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