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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1902
Page
7
In and About and The City reports races to be held at the Speedway this afternoon starting at two o clock. Spectators are advised to arrive early as events include multiple heats and a final.
The bankruptcy petition filed yesterday in the district Federal court was granted and the case referred to Referee H. A. Fuller for action.
The committee for the Soldiers Orphans School picnic is earnestly requested to meet in Memorial Hall Saturday night Aug 15 for final arrangements.
The unidentified man killed by a railroad train earlier this week remains at Cusick’s morgue. If not claimed today, the body will be shipped to Philadelphia.
Secretary E D Wellows of the board of control left for Philadelphia carrying the record of school district bonds awarded to Newburger Bros. and Henderson of that city.
Patrolmen Goerlitz and Karlus were alerted that four men were selling jewelry without licenses. One man was arrested, while the other three fled.
Jennie Brown a Prescott avenue dress maker was fined five dollars yesterday morning in police court by Magistrate Howe. She was arrested by Patrolman McGouldrick on the charge of street walking. This is not her first offense.
Police report Anthony Lally formerly of this city was struck and killed by a street car in Highland. Superintendent of Police Day received the communication yesterday. Lally left a brother Dennis who resides in South Scranton.
Louise Herschell was arraigned before Alderman John T. Howe on charges brought by Sarah J. LaRose of 413 Alder Street. LaRose alleges Herschell called her vile names and accused her of vile offenses. case taken under advisement.
The Scranton team was defeated 7 to 1 on Ash Street grounds by the International Correspondence School squad. Wallon pitched well, allowing only three hits, and Cornish made a notable catch as the game's highlight.
Mrs. Mary Kittle and Susan Fowler of Chestnut street faced arraignment before Alderman Ruddy on larceny by bailee charges for items left with Miss Fowler by her brother John of Franklin Avenue. The case was settled.
W B Christmas O P Miller of North Scranton and Edward Clarkson of Carbondale testified before City Solicitor Watson in the Crippen case. Crippen seeks to regain possession of his property alleging the Bristol House site is being used as a public thoroughfare. The witnesses stated the land has always been regarded as public.
An explosion at Emanuel quarry in South Scranton injuries seven and kills Frank Dictis. Peter Manley and Santa Jona suffer critical burns while four other workers, including Brauna Aluka, are injured. Coroner to hold an inquest. The blast likely struck a dynamite cartridge left from a prior blast.
The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad offers a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for setting the Bellevue washery fire on Friday evening August 1, 1902. RB. A. Phillips, Supt. Coal Mining Dept.
J E Williams Scranton College of Music announces the Williams Directory volume issued July 3 on installment plan. Haydn Evans Director Commonwealth Building Cor Spruce and Wash will welcome pupils for reception Thursday Aug 21 with season starting first Monday in September.
A 4 80 start at Athletic park features the Scranton baseball club from Carbon dale facing the Crescents of Carbondale in a highly anticipated city exhibition. Lineups include Carbondale Loftus Fee or Keleher McHale Cuff Gallaghy Murray Rosler Emmet Harte and Scranton Wirth Fox or Grif fin McCue Owens Touhill Francis Ferris Culkin Madenspacher in a lively national game matchup.
BR Levy of Penn avenue was arrested by Detective Robert Detter on a charge of receiving a large quantity of mine car axles car boxes and wheels linked to the Church Coal company of North District.
Alderman John T. Howe saved a warrant in the Beranton case and a hearing is scheduled for this evening to review the claims and actions taken.
The fifth annual excursion of Diln more council No 1022 Jr O U A M will run to Lake Ariel on Saturday August 16. An experienced committee will manage the day ensuring a quiet orderly outing full of pleasure for young and old. An invitation is extended to all Jr O U A M and D of A members to join in the festivities. the low fare rate will be announced later in the week, enabling many to attend.
The Ontario and Western Railway announces a Sunday excursion from Scranton on Aug. 17 leaving at 8 20 a m and returning about 7 p m. The trip to the Lake Poyntelle resort is expected to draw a large crowd with a round trip fare of 1. The service highlights a pleasant day trip from Scranton with a modest travel fee.
Mr and Mrs Henry Babcock and their sons Tracey and Maxwell fell seriously ill from a poison at their Thursday night supper. Maxwell, seven, is in critical condition while Mrs Babcock recovered. doctors suspect a complex poison mixing strychnine and other deadly ingredients. Continuous uncertainty remains about the poison's source as physicians treat symptoms and monitor the family at 1495 Church Avenue.
A catalog-like list details hosiery and undergarments with prices such as Ladies' 25c Swiss Lace Vests and Ladies' 50c Fine Lisle Vests. Included are ribbed vests in various 10c to 15c ranges, open striped hose in multiple colors, Misses and Men's hose, and Boy's Bicycle Hose priced up to 75c.
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