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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
7
A severe thunderstorm drenched Montrose and nearby areas with constant rain and heavy runoff. Guttered streets became torrents, cellars flooded, and damage extended to bridges and roads. one fatal train incident occurred on the Montrose branch and workers rush to repair the line.
The United Mine Workers local in Forest City removed a boycott against Julius Freedman’s hotel and Samuel Lyons’ wholesale liquor store after a week of losses and pressure from district officials. A license demand by deputy collector Evans spurred the dispute, but the boycott was lifted by a unanimous vote at a special opera house meeting, aided by foreign royal members. John Evans, a local Tribune carrier, left for a few weeks to visit Michigan and attend the Pan-American Exposition.
Special to the Scranton Terlane reports Mrs. Taylor Griffin of Wilkes-Barre visiting her sister Mrs. George Phillipson on Warren Street. Judge Frank M. Vaughn of Meshoppen was in town on Tuesday. The Vosburg tunnel area rubbish cleared and Lehigh Valley trains running normally. About fifty fresh air children arrived from New York.
A Pitts ton couple Leonard Frost and Mise Marie Dolphin wed at St. John's parochial residence with Monsignor Garvey officiating. The story also notes a missing man Graver found dead in the Susquehanna near Wilkes-Barre and a series of local obituaries and social notes including Mrs Mary Kelly's death and several residents traveling or marrying in nearby towns.
The death of Mrs. Harry Capp occurred Monday evening at her sister’s home in Moosic after a brief illness. She is survived by one daughter. funeral services were held yesterday with burial in Marey Cemetery. Joseph Korsko, a Langcliffe mine miner, was killed instantly Tuesday morning when a roof fell. his fellow miner was seriously injured and taken to the Pittston hospital. Korsko’s body was returned to his North End home.
Honesdale residents report a Walfram benefit concert to be held in the Opera House Thursday evening. Local news notes mention Mrs. Coe Durland and Antoinette returning from Stockbridge Massachusetts, potato prices dropping in markets, and guests visiting area families including Dr. Nelson D P Blood of Auburn staying with the Pennimans. Rev. William U Swift returns from vacation to occupy his pulpit Sunday, while Tolley family visits Sumner family in nearby Binghamton New York.
In a score filled recount, Bracken Weed and Connes Fraser and Steelmen led Philadelphia in an error prone game. Umpire Sheridan oversaw calls as Dowling Celinor Wiltee and Powers contributed to the battery mix.
In Cincinnati Pirst the lineup lists Hatteries Denger and Warner with Umpire Dreyer. Philadelphia notes Kitson Farrelly White and Doug last with Umpire Emelie. St Louis shows Powell Townehill and Zimmer with Umpires Day and Brown. Chicago Cincinnati second game postponed due to rain.
Providence 1 Britialo Worcester 5 Bochwater 4 Breckton 10 Montreal 6 Hartopd 4 Toronto 2.
New York market movements showed little change from yesterday with profit taking modestly details. Wabash and Center stocks led activity while United States Steel remained steady and railroad shares showed firmer tone amid unchanged bond prices.
Incomplete OCR notes show dairy product terms and prices including butter creamery milk and flour items. Mentions Beane-Per Inisthel and Green Peae-Per Ware with unit prices such as 2.00 and 1 4i as and various garbled place names.
The text shows a fragmented dairy market report with scattered terms like creamery, stock names, and color descriptors. It mentions market steadiness, partial targets, and several unclear month references such as September and October, plus vague geographic tags.
The Philadelphia market shows steady demand for wheat and corn with strong nearby prices. Live poultry and dressed fowls remain in good demand while flour receipts reach 2,000 barrels and 17,000 bushels of wheat and corn shipped in substantial quantities.
Early trading showed gains in speculative markets but the Franco Turkish diplomatic rupture cooled the mood. Wheat prices rose while corn and oats slid. September oats weak, provisions mixed as traders reassessed regional tensions and currency moves.
About 1200 feet of floor space on the Tribune building fourth floor suitable for light manufacturing with heat light and power. Inquire at the office of THE TRIBUNE. FOR RENT Compact groom room in Dalton best location in town five minutes from station nearly new boiler furnace oil good water apply to Gi Wo Carlton Station Wa FOR SALE Pneumatic tired r sort bike near new bargain Room at Cornell Building Scranton FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE for city property Farm of 110 acres in South Canaan with 40 acres timber and remainder cultivated land Loree dwelling and barn JW Decker Box 1M South Canaan Pa GIAENTE STATION four acres for sale bound in Grayling Wireless and Grand View avenues: new views and lovely neighborhoods nearby Comeges Dime tank tolling CLESTON STATION Three writes for valuable hammer residence bargain Conways Dime Bank Building oe HOARD AT ROOM Private family Income opportunity 50 to 80 thousand AT ONCE 4 and B per cent interest Easy terms Egay terms George Ove Coal Exchange building 80,000 TO LOAN Lowest rates straight or monthly payments Stark & Co Traders' Bli ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY TO LOAN Quick straight loans of Building and Loan From 4 to 4 per cent Call on SB W Walker 10-315 Connell building
Local listing shows Megarger Aros, printers supplies, offering envelopes, twine and warehouse services at 159 Washington Avenue in Scranton Pa. Also mentions distribution through The Wilkes Barre Record in Scranton newsstands and several area outlets including 406 Spruce, 500 Linden, Lackawanna Avenue, and Spruce Street addresses.
The fragment details a proposed constitutional amendment in Pennsylvania, concerning electors and voter qualifications, registration laws, and uniform election procedures. It cites the General Assembly and Secretary of the Commonwealth, with references to amendments, sections, and procedural language, including provisions about election secrecy and ballots.
Fragmented OCR items show wanted notices for employment and services, a postal box address in Scranton PA, and various commodity quotes including grains and livestock. The text mixes unrelated phrases and errors, suggesting a page of scattered classifieds and market listings.
Fragmented market report outlines cattle receipts and prices in Texas and western markets. Mentions steers calves cows and sheep with varying demand, prices around 4.0 to 4.4 per unit, and notes mixed conditions from buyers and sellers.
Market report shows calves and veal generally steady with some firmness in direct sales. Sheep and lambs slower with dull demand. prices for veal and cattle vary with modest gains and few top lots noted.
Market notes from Fort Quarty describe varied calf conditions with heavy and thin lots. Entries highlight prime middling lots, price signals around five dollars and five hundred eighty five, and mention of buyers seeking better quality calves amid weather effects.
Fragmentary OCR lists livestock prices and items such as lambs and sheep with a few figures like 8.05 1.40 and a total around 5 004.25. the text is garbled but indicates a midterm market sale unusual mix of calculus and product names.
A partial record shows credit balances and interest rates, with references to shipments halted and averages listed as 110,070 and 1008. The fragment mentions IS and S897, plus names Wie fi and Muna in unclear context.
A description notes cures once prescribed by Dr. Krause, Germany's court physician, claimed to be before the antipurine war. The remedies are described as marvelous and speedy for distressing cases, sold by all druggists at five cents each.
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