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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1901

Page

5

Republican Primary Filing and Registration Notice

A political notice announces the Republican primary date set for Monday September ith, 10 between 4 and week. It also states a convention on Thursday September 19th at Ieteloek m. Each candidate must register full name and address, the office sought, and pay the assessment to county chairman by August Sith. Dash J. Davis is chairman and BLOD. Felliws is secretary.

Ieteloek & m Dash J. Davis Blod. Felliws

Personal items from Scranton area visitors and residents

A page of society notices lists visits and returns among Scranton and nearby towns. Names include Morris, Evieren, Phillips, Rourke, Benedict, Towers, Alma Toeverine, Meads, Fenton Maginn, and many others. Movements mention visits to Elmira, Binghamton, Buffalo, and Bush Kill, with trips to Wyoming camp and a Knights Templar event in Houwsville, Ky upcoming.

Morris Te Lark Oeran Grove Fof Evieren Breck Place Pan Agnerican Allen Phillips Quanes Elmira Wott Scranton Emma Kirk Portia van Viiet Olive Mead Reo Mead Lillum Rivers Bessie Daniels Ruth Beddoe Oeven Jeyes Mipere Minnie Anein Jimma Heinte Alderstreet Bush Kill -on-the-Trelaware Mies Fenton Maginn Miladelphia Mie San Finion North Math Avenue Briffalo Campbell Gaffney B.C Inca W. . Striper Astin Stella Kintack Ethel Kari Philip Tmohinen Robinen Ming Houwville Knights Templar

Bauer's Band Concert At Elks Club Grounds

Bauer's band headlines an open air concert in front of the Elks club to promote the Elke excursion. The program includes The Boys of the Old Brigade, Atradella, Rimsky Korsakov selections, Vale Bela, and a march titled Romomaster with various crowd-pleasing band numbers.

Bauer Elks Elke Arch The Boys of the Old Brigade Eerie Swerture Atradella Vy Recenes Miiavaese Flotow Rexe Quillen Vsvalle Koven March Vale Bela” Vy Yeereeney Mira Medtev Slam Bang Oc Ccceccgeeesecscre Markie Section Rornomaster Hinders Wiatag Margie March

City and School Taxes for 1901 Taxes Collected

City and school tax duplicates for 1901 are out for collection. A 3 percent penalty applies after Sept 1, 1901, then 1 percent each month until paid. Unpaid taxes after Nov 1 will go to the delinquent list per law. City Treasurer E. J. Robinson. Also ads for Hanley's ice cream at 420 Spruce Street and Pocono Cigar 5c.

E. J. Robinson

Officials Clamp Down on Unstamped Revenue Papers

L L G Nutt a Philadelphia treasury agent searched the court house offices uncovering about seventy five unstamped papers. Many were bonds for executors administrators guardians tax collectors revivers trustees all needing a fifty cent stamp after July 1 1901. In the commissioners clerk and forlater offices more unstamped bonds were found and officials were required to attach stamps in Nutt finalizing the process.

Ll. G. Nutt Philadelphia United States Treasury Department Forlater

Feeney Named Director of Public Safety in City Police

James Feeney was appointed lieutenant in charge of the central city police precinct, succeeding Louis Guerita. Feeney, a 14 year veteran appointed in 1887 by ex Mayor Ezra H. Ripple, declined an earlier offer to Patrolman Michael Walsh, who refused the post. Feeney assumed command amid public congratulations and a cheering crowd.

Waleh Feeney Ezra H. Ripple Wood Department of Public Safety

Weert Beranion council debates paving on South Main

At last night’s common council meeting differing views emerged on whether to pave two blocks of South Main Avenue between Hampton and Oxford with vitrified brick. An ordinance to pave was referred to committee, while sewer plans and other city matters were discussed and several ordinances introduced or passed.

Weert Beranion South Main Avenue Hampton Oxford Streets Common Council WM Lewis Counellman A. Jy. Lewis Fifth Ward Watson Ina Scranton Se. Victor A. J. Rogan AL 1 Lewis Controderta Alworth Providente Newth Main Avenue Nap Viet Amt Deweph Pavcion Keller Colivitar F. A. Tutgee Witc Tenalienien North Scranton Galvine Rovhe Kellergarn Rail Road Jackson Street Keyser Valley Prospect Avenue Sinking Fund Sykes

Recorder Connell Addresses City Police In Firm Policy Speech

Recorder Connell told the police force that the chief executive will defend sworn officers who uphold duty and hold individuals accountable. He warned against abuse of power, stressed clerical backing, and urged unity with the administration to fight crime and protect public order.

Wormser Connell Recorder Iirector Public Safety Vermeer Thie Commonwealth Kambling Hells

Director Vermeer Urges Duty and Civil Service Overhaul

A director’s speech stresses police and fire bureaus under civil service, urging officers to study rules, report incidents promptly, and uphold duties without politics. He emphasizes harmony, timely crime reporting, and the oath of office as foundations for public safety.

Bureau of Police Director of Public Safety Akeire Recorder Bureau of Fire

Big Day At Poyntelle By Ontario and Western Crew

George W. Weat division Nev 468 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers led a large turnout to Pointelle over the Ontario and Western for an annual holel and clam bake. About 2000 attendees, with Ontario officials Ensuring safety, were praised for crowd handling and the event’s success. Prof Ward Edwards of New York supervised the clam bake, a unique method using heated stones and hay to steam a feast of clams, corn, sweet potatoes, fish, and chicken.

George W. Weat Nev Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Pointelle Ontario and Western Ontario RK. BR. Williams John FE Welsh Welsh Scranton Ward Edwards New York

Bittenbender expands with contractor supplies department

Bittenbender and company, longtime merchants in Beranton, add a contractor supplies department at 128 Franklin Avenue. The new division will offer cut and wire walls, shovels and scoops among a full line for builders. The stock is arriving in stages, aiming to provide a first class contractor's supply establishment once fully stocked.

Tribune Home Affairs Subscription Ad

The Tribune offers summer mail delivery at 12 cents a week with flexible address changes and direct daily mailing. Report any complaints promptly to The Tribune.

the Tribune The Tribune

Labor Day Excur sions to Buffalo on Lackawanna Railroad

Ticket agents offer five day coach excursion tickets to Buffalo and return for $8 round trip. Sale days include August 31 and September 1 with return within five days from sale date. Children aged 5 to 11 and a half pay half the adult rate.

Lackawanna Railroad Buffalo

Second Grammar A Pupils Exam Notice at High School

Notice states a second examination for Grammar A pupils who scored six percent or higher will be held at the High School on August 25 at the specified time. Grammar A certificates for the High School will be issued August 11 in the forenoon at the office under George Howell superintendent.

George Howell

Sale of Medical Books and Surgical Instruments

Private sale of medical books and surgical instruments belonging to the late Dr. Blanchard. Enquire of A. W. Daleton, administrator, in care of F. K. Tracy, attorney, Commonwealth Building, Scranton. Also a Kledorkranz excursion to Lake La Hore on Monday August 24.

Dr. Blanchard A. W. Daleton Kledorkranz Lahore

Anderson Seems to Climb to Fourth Place in Race

The Carbondale young man has produced a string of strong finishes over two weeks as bids falter for third. Soon Schwenker passes 400, Buckingham hits 200, and Kemmerer gains rapidly, shaping a tight chase in the standings.

Carbondale

Scranton and Carbondale Names in Public Notice Fragment

Partial OCR lists Meyer Lewis of Scranton and August Brunner Jr of Carbondale Point with numeric codes, indicating a clipped public notice reference. No clear event, date, or agency is shown in the readable text.

Garfield Anderson Leads Provocational Contest Push

Garfield Anderson of Carbondale surpassed William Miles in last night’s Provocational Contest and sits 18 points behind Miles this morning. Anderson nears third place with 41 points to go while Tay Buckingham from Elmhurst gains on Meredith, reaching the 200 mark and 27 points ahead. Henry Schwenker remains distinctly ahead of all rivals.

Garfield Anderson Carbondale William Miles Tribune Anderson Mr. Miles Tay Buckingham Elmhurst Miss Meredith Henry &Chwenker

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