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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
3
Fragmented notes describe city events including a meeting with officials, a court appearance by Stanton, and mentions of Armored patrols. The item references local media, Mulhern, and a scheduled event at a venue near Meanie with photos and a March date.
A fragment from the paper advertises a sale by Mewes and Hagen offering half price items this Saturday. The copy mentions a forthcoming inset notice and urges readers to view the paper’s other pages for details.
The Lyceum announces a varied program featuring performers James A. Tories Liverite and Honore Halyae with a slate including a new character creation and a comedy drama by Nie Seasons. The season includes a Monday showcase and roles for Marion Chink and other New York actors, aiming to attract theatergoers to an evening of light entertainment and ambitious stage pieces.
A fragmentary notice from Matebee Washington describes an entertainment event featuring The Stun a iL vineotet and other performers. It mentions proceeds for a campaign, lists acts including Ketel arms and Vulcania, and notes a public celebration with food and music.
A federation for railway workers including locomotive engineers firemen telegraphers and other unions is proposed after long delays. The plan aims for a national federation uniting multiple craft groups under one umbrella with consensus to proceed next week.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers discounted fares to Cleveland for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment from September 10 to 12. Tickets available on main line stations with reduced price, return validity through October 8 if deposited with joint agent before noon September 1.
A list of nominees and committee appointments is published for a public nomination process. Various named individuals and addresses in Scranton Bovanten and surrounding areas appear along with roles such as surveyor and chairman. The document states the oversight by the vigilante committees and is signed by Myles Pavos Davis as chairman and the secretary.
The New York Central and Western Railroad plans interchange arrangements with the New York New Haven and Hartford to handle traffic in the Ontario and Western territory. The move could raise output for many carriers as discussions proceed. The tariff is set to take effect in September.
The Misses Merrill's Private School on Al Jefferson Avenue will reopen Monday September 9. An advertisement promotes a new Se cigar called Kleon.
In Scranton the fire department undergoes a shakeup as Chief Zeiserman resigns under pressure and H. F. Ferber takes over on Sunday. Five new permanent men join Andrew Phelan Charlies Knowles and John R. Kime are reassigned, with Willliam T. Sprouts Joseph Paster George Say fan Willliam Seagraves Franklin M. launcher and Frank Kime among appointments. The changes follow a city push for new leadership and public safety leadership.
W G Parke Jr of the city son of coal operator Wm Parke was thrown from a horse on Pittston Boulevard. The horse bolted, he crossed to avoid it, fell onto stones, and suffered injuries not deemed fatal though serious. Hospital reports say he is unlikely to recover quickly and will be watched at home.
Readable parts describe Wyoming Seminary offerings including music art and oratory departments and a litshickt course preparation for college. Certification accepted by all colleges and a $300 yearly fee with catalog requests directed to I. L. Sprague Kingston Pa.
The article outlines Carbondale’s plan for its fiftieth anniversary celebration with large parades and reunions of military groups. It describes the extravagant preparations, parades of 3000 participants, veterans’ receptions, speeches by notable residents, and a week full of concerts, exhibitions, and portrait displays marking the city’s incorporation and early history.
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