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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1901
Page
9
Local notes describe publishing and meeting plans with literary events and a photography exhibit. Reports mention a literary meeting at details of date, Mrs Friedewalth speaking, and a high profile photoshoot by a noted cameraman.
414 Washington ave Scranton claims to offer the best and most reliable piano purchases. Prospective buyers are urged to call for prices and terms citing J W Guernsey as proprietor. Also mentions Hodder Gloves at Florey Brooks of Louise.
The International Association of Machinists seeks to mobilize support for a nine and one half year plan tied to the National Metal Trades union movement. The letter to employers and officials outlines aims, timing, and the need for economic considerations for machinists in Delaware and Western railroad regions. The document notes anniversaries, meetings, and job actions while urging discussion to avoid conflicts.
A report lists multiple arrests including Taide Mostier on charges of alarm and indelicacy, Clewid on a synge af Wheeny theft, and Mrs Elizabeth Falls facing maltreatment charges. Other suspects named include Alderman Millat Lomight hearing cases at 2 pm, contracter Carlucci accused of stone theft for a Lincoln bullring, and youths Jay Saga Evan Roberts Newlin Smith charged with assault. A hearing before Alderman Mille is set this afternoon.
Notice to voters in the Second legislative district Lackawanna County that no primary election will be held May 15. Delegates will be elected directly at polling places. The district convention to certify delegates will be held May 21 at 40 o clock pm in the Scranton courthouse.
An informal note asks where to repair a wheel, mentioning Florey and Brooks of Ouraa and P FP M T Howley at 231 Wyoming. The fragment references Steam Heating and Plumbing services and suggests a local business directory context.
Mrs. Edith Gurney Gould filed for divorce from Mowsrrd Gould after he was arrested in Center street lodging house with a woman named Lilbin Civoss. The couple wed in Wilkes-Barre, then traveled to Philadelphia where the separation reportedly began amid a disorderly scene at the Academy of Music.
In a dispute over boundary lines between Michael Bolland and Airs Mary Mayes and family, testimony focused on a re-survey that placed the division two feet onto Mayes land. Mayes allegedly moved a barn and extended a porch beyond the old fence line, prompting threats of violence. Surveyors Albert Dranning and Patrick Bewitt testified for defendants, with Dunnings and Blewitt representing parties.
The record lists Martin for the plaintiff and F C Newcomb and C Donovan for the defendants as the counsel in the case.
Judge John P. Kelly to hear habeas corpus testimony this morning from Attorney P. S. Loughran seeking Milcovite's release. Milcovite escaped from county jail on Feb 26 while on drunkenness term. a fellow convict Nicholls also fled. Loughran argues the act cited does not apply as Milcovite was not a convict under the law and did not break jail bounds.
Altortiers Vosbure and Dawson representing George and Curtis RK. Smith executors of Mimns A. Smith estate filed exceptions to the viewers report on the proposed Newton road. They claim indefiniteness in terms, no necessity for the road, inadequate damages, and overly steep grades violating the law while damages to heirs are improper.
Judge Kelly granted several license transfers. Theadane Crockenher of Throop moves to Michwel Kessula, John Ts Lavin of Dickson City to theohn Bentham, Michwel Tharrett of Winton to Jimies Grden.
Vigorous opposition from property holders along Linden to Mulberry streets targets the Central Rapid Transit plan. Officials weigh replacing Wyoming avenue with Washington avenue for the segment between Lackawanna and Vine streets as protests mount over the proposed franchise and railway on the first four blocks.
The Thirteenth Regiment holds a meeting to assign quarters in the new Myrtle Street armory with Captain Kumbeck selecting the best room and Captain Raub, Lt. Gaunt, and others receiving various spaces. A committee reviews furniture bids while locker designs stir opinions between closed glass and open iron fronts. The ball opening the armory is set for June 6 with dress uniforms and grand display anticipated.
City Solicitor Watson issues opinion to Director Roche ruling councils cannot award city contracts. He argues the intent of the Ripper Bill vests contracting authority in the city recorder, department head, and bureau superintendent, with bids opened publicly and contracts awarded by those officials. The ruling contrasts old ordinances and cites the act's rehabilitation of departmental control.
Frank T. Hawley grand master of the B Switchmen's union halted in Scranton on his way from New York to Buffalo and conferred with local officers. Details of the conference are unavailable though it is believed to concern grievances to be presented May 1 by switchmen across the Luckuwunna system.
The firm at 226 Lackawanna avenue announces a reopening with a fresh spring and summer clothing stock for all ages, all union made. Visit Richards and Wirth at 20 Lackawanna avenue for fine goods at small prices.
Splendid new stock of spring clothing at Wichards and Wirths new store on Lackawanna Avenue. Every garment in our stock is this season's make and the thrice cannot fail to please.
Roses bushes will be given away this Saturday and Monday at Moura and Hagen. Residents urged to claim free plants while supplies last.
May magazines arrive with Norton Wyoming notices referencing Dime Bank on V Street and surrounding locales.
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