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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1901
Page
7
Helio defeats Tig Society in a late evening performance at the Yoolly Toon venue. The crowd gathered for a lively show with local bands and community members attending.
The article records a Witkentine gathering and a sermon by Mr C M Thompon, with funeral services for a deceased at a local church. It mentions city notices for Scranton transit and a serious accident at Mount Pleasant, plus a charity concert lineup and a wrestling challenge on Lackawanna Avenue.
At a Pennonvenue corner saloon a fight broke out involving Seth Jones and bartender, with Hart Ning and others pursuing arrest for assault and battery. Jones fled the bar but was detained after a pursuit. patrons resisted as officers intervened and two assailants were restrained. A bystander named Wiliwin Swaniski testified while a clerk and others faced charges.
A chaotic report outlines a treasury shortfall funded by a bearded owl themed group. Last night’s council session discussed unpaid salaries and stalled bills. Investigations focus on department controls and the director’s powers amid ongoing budget scrutiny.
The Spalding bicycle promises perfection in making and features a chainless hub coaster and brake. Florey & Brook invite inspection on Washington Avenue to showcase the machine and its ingenuity, even if not yet planning to buy.
The Lackawanna Presbytery met with Rev. Frank Milman receiving a certificate of dismissal to Lehigh and hearing favorable remarks about Julius Hambovsky. Drs. Robinson and Logan led minutes, reports on freedmen work, and missionary accounts. Frederick Jessup and a Magyar candidate, Julius Hambovszky, spoke on conversion and calling. The board of Freedmen and missions were praised as Dr. Weaver detailed southern educational institutions aided by the Board of Freedmen.
Ground was broken yesterday morning for the Colliery Engineer printing plant on Wyoming avenue between Ash and Poplar streets. Contractor M. J. Ruddy will drive sub structure work with 40 to 50 teams and 100 men, basement due by July 14, blue stone to be used, opening exercises planned for the superstructure.
The People's Coal Company sells its Oxford colliery on Tenth Street to James L. Crawford and James G. Shepherd for 100000. Shepherd will resign as Temple Iron and Coal district superintendent May 1 to run the operation, with few management changes expected apart from the departure of Mears and Boland.
Attorney John Gunster spoke to the Catholic Historical Society arguing that church influence shaped modern civil law and supported republican government. He cited San Marino as a Catholic republic and claimed 21 of 29 nations are Catholic today. Prof. Durkan delivered a new poem titled A Priest of God to enthusiastic reception.
Second hand organs offered for sale at Guernsey Hall J W Guernsey 314 Washington Ave Scranton Pa. Prices start as low as ten dollars. Seb Welly's union crackers advertised nearby.
Wilkes-Barre West End Wheelmen win all three games at home, rising from fifth to third as the Black Diamonds drop to fifth. West End No. 2 loses two of three to Bicycle Club while the Backus squad beats South Scranton Bowlers. Total pins favor the Wheelmen 2255 to 1537. Chris Weigand leads with 215.
Public safety director Hitchcock and fire chief Zizelmann report $3,000 allocation will cover only a third of bank and call man expenses. With average one alarm per day and last Sunday’s fire costed at $28 per incident, yearly expense may reach $10,220. Board reviews applicants as 22 full paid positions await filling and outside recruitment may occur if needed.
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