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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1901

Page

5

Long list of attendees at Pan American event in Porton Me

A crowded social scene emerges as guests travel from Reading and Scranton to attend the Pan American gathering. Attendees include Mrs Detlins, Miss Ripihly, Mr Sturges, and many others from Reading, Scranton, Harhondale, and New York. The event features a performance by The Views and a poverty set by local colleges, with numerous local residents present and no reported incidents.

Mate Nidal Paales Leth School Ula Finnaceite MuiTato The Mitadella Melina Reading Rennes Mower Tee Ile Hone Sew Terondy Deneph Mier Mullery Atreet Tey Tedates Milod Fietar Alwech Ter Wiliitr Shovidan Rye Miine Powel Tie Fischer Moet Whelau Alen Dinediertha Weilau Helen Wilrow Thartotne Mars Adernon Mee Biesemen Wa Risle Mine L. Bird Wieses Esaterie

City Tax Duplicates for 1961 Now Available for Collection

City Treasurer E. J. Robinson announces new 1961 city and school tax duplicates. A 17 percent penalty applies starting Sept 1, plus 1 percent each month until paid. Taxes unpaid after Nov 1 go to the delinquent list as required by law.

E. J. Robinson

Special Low Fares to Cleveland by Lehigh Valley Railroad

Travel deal for G. A. R. National Encampment attendees with Lehigh Valley Railroad tickets on sale September 9 to 12, inclusive. Consult ticket agents for details. Also note excursion to Binghamton on Labor Day with Modern Woodmen rate of two tickets for 126 dollars and children six cents.

Cleveland Ohio Lehigh Valley Railroad G. A. BR. National Lehigh Valley Tcket Binghamton Labor Day

Common Council Extends Tax Payment Time to November First

The Scranton Common Council votes to push the tax due date from September 1 to November 1 with twenty eight members present. Other actions include references to paving assessments for North Main Avenue and Witchburgh and One Streets, inquiries into grading damages, and plans to rearrange the council chamber to accommodate more members.

Common Council John B. Mitiveous Monich Wie Hatrman T. F. Watch &Co Public Works Teche Brown Common Council Chamber Iicreaser

Stolen Tickets Plague Nights of Columbure Club

The Knights of Columbure House on North Washington Avenue was broken into early yesterday. Entrance gained through a side door in the basement, with tickets stolen from the excursion committee amid plans for a Parvey excursion. Police report all tickets were numbered and could be traced to identify culprits.

Columbure Washington Avenue Parvey Dan Ties Das Mieburgh Eli

Trainmen Meet To Revise Wage Schedule At Carbondale

The Brotherhood of Eauhead Trainmen, led by General Superintendent Clarke, debated wage schedule changes after a ten day session. The committee aims to restore pay levels near prior per diem results, with a delegation led by PR Morrisey, grand master, due in Carbondale next Tuesday and arriving Saturday.

Brotherhood of Eauhead Delaware, Lackawanna and Weare Walt Pon Pune Morrisey Carbondale

South Scranton to Face Minooka in $100 Matchup

South Scranton base ball club plans a Saturday game at Burne's barber shop at 7:40 p.m. Arrangements include Norristown pitcher Cronelly and Nal lin in defense facing Minooka. Archwid's Managan and Wapish of Georgetown join the likely lineup as spectators expect a lively contest with substantial Minooka support.

South Scranton Bwse Burne’ Barber Shay Phage Pierre Athletic Pack Minooka Thohwend Nalin Norristown Lea Cyossin Po Cronelly Nallin Mana

Nuisance Roundabout Battle Near Nay Aug Park

Near Nay Aug Park property owners have secured an injunction restraining James Croaby from punning the organ on his merry-go-round. They threaten action against Crosby's rival James Robinson if he plays his organ. Robinson promised to stop if Crosby’s hurdy-gurdy stopped. The Punch cigarada remains a local leader here.

Nays Aur Park James Croaby James Robinson Crosby Robinson

Sub-Committees Formed For State Republican Convention

Chairman Lowry announced the makeup of sub committees for the State Republican convention in Harrisburg. A badge committee selected an official badge to enable free streetcar rides and a welcome program including theater access and a lake trip for delegates.

Lowry

Moscow Trains Fatality Identifies Soldier Richard Welsh

The body of Richard Welsh, 25, of Sport Hill Thonmore, was found on the Lackawanna tracks near Moscow Station. Coroner Roberta viewed the remains and declared the cause likely a wrecked train incident from which the exact time of death could not be determined. Welsh had recently returned from service in the Philippines.

Alehwed Walsh Dunmere Lackawanna Moscow Tome Roberta Jani Comianry Tnty Waa Richard Welsh Patrick Welt Pruppines

Jackson Appointed Assistant Building Inspector in City

Former building inspector TR Jackson was named assistant inspector yesterday by successor FLob Brown. Brown did not appoint John Nelson. Bowen said Jackson would be paid from Brown’s salary for now, with a petition likely to follow. Jackson will supervise building construction while Brown handles plans, specifications, and permits.

TR. Jackson Waeistaunt Flob. Brown John Nelson Bowen Tribune Jackson Brown Manators Juckson Earac Mr. Prown

Excursion to Harvey's Lake by Knights of Columbyua

The Knights of Columbyua sponsor a Harvey's Lake excursion today with assurances of a big, enjoyable outing. Special passenger trains run from Scranton to the lake via Lehigh Valley railroad, with a Jersey Central depot start at 3.40 am and an afternoon pass at 1.30 pm. Tickets are 75 cents for children and adults priced higher.

Knights of Columbyua Harvey Harvers Lake Scranton Jersey Central Weert Lackawanna Avenue Ocloek Lehigh Valley Railroad Wilkes-Barre

Lackawanna Business College Opens in Guernsey Hall

The Lackawanna Business College will open September 2 in Guernsey Hall. It will compete with Spencer College and Speier College, with Prof J B Bloomer as principal and manager. Bloomer brings twenty years’ leadership at Lowell School of Business and aims to establish the new college as a top educational institution in the state.

Lackawonon Business College Guernsey Hall Spencer Business College J. N. Smooth K. W. Waener Speier College Hive J. BK. Blouvier Obner Lowell School of Business Binghallen Cheels New York Bloomer New School Lackawanna Usinere College

Boy Struck by Falling Brick At New Vooma Building

Thomas Quinkin, a young water carrier, was injured by a brick that fell from scaffolding at the new Vo Moo A building. He was taken to Intechawanna hospital with a severe scalp wound but remained responsive throughout the day.

Thomas Quinkin Ebe Williame Inekawanna

Speakeasy keepers fined to full limit in steady crackdown

Magistrate John T. Flowe punishes two women arrested for selling without a license. Cucu Madd nee, Mary Lenott and Bridget Cook pleaded guilty and were fined $100 each, then jailed thirty days for nonpayment. Train excursion details list Beranton, Forest City, Lake Poynicke with departures at 8:50 a.m. and 6 a.m. return fare $1.00.

John T. Flowe Cucu Mary Lenott Bridget Cook N.Y. OF W. Otor Beranton Forest City Lake Poynicke Vraky Carbondale Scranton Fide

Plano teacher to host studio talk at Guernsey Hall

A Plano teacher will be in his studio at Guernsey Hall on Monday September 2 to receive pupils and provide information to all interested in Diatos forte.

Plano Guernsey Hall

Kranee's Cold Cure Capsule Delivers 24 Hour Remedy

Kranee's Cold Cure promises a full body cold cure in 24 hours from capsule form. It claims no work stoppage required and is sold by all druggists at price 2b.

Miss Griffin Close to Lewis for First in Contest

Miss Griffin remains within reach of Lewis for the top spot as Mere dith and Buckingham trail close behind in sixth. Contestants are arranged in four groups with only three days left to compete making the outcome unpredictable.

Miss Grifin Lewis Miss Meredith Buckingham

UnclearOCR List of Names and Scores

Fragmentary OCR reads like a roster with numbers and places including Carbondale Factoryville Montrose and Wimmera Bi. Mentions Anquet Brunner Jr Frank Kemmerer David O. Emery Arthur C. Griffis and scores 105 103 24.

Anquet Brunner, Jr Carbondale Frank Kemmerer Factoryville David O. Emery Wimmera

Contenders Vary in Mauentional Contest Standings

The Tribune reports no major shifts among leaders yesterday though some contestants gained ground. Jarin closed on Meyer Lewis while Meredith edged Ray Buckingham, with a thirteen point gap between two frontrunners and Miles and Meredith far ahead of fifth place. Three days remain for possible changes before the final on Monday September 27.

Tribune Miss Jariin Meyer Lewis Miss Meredith Ray Buckingham Mr Miles

The Bike excursion to Lake Leclere

The Bike trip to Lake Leclere yesterday proved a successful annual outing. The group left Seranet on three trains and returned about 8 15. Activities included dancing singing and outings with a ball match between the Rosettes of Routh Scranton and Athle tion of Mine Brook. The Rosettes lost by a small margin. Committeemen listed: J Cohen L W Gseekwindt Chames Robinson V A Simreil Emil Welchel and b J MRewly.

Lake Leclere Seraneton Routh Scranton Mine Brook J. Cohen Ll. W. Gseekwindt Chames Robinson V. A. Simreil Emil Welchel B. J. Mrewly

Opening Day Ad for Scranton Business College Graduates

Opening Day on Tuesday September 3 invites inquiries about courses at Scranton Business College. The ad promises graduates secure the best positions and rapid promotion, notes high demand for bookkeepers and stenographers, and invites writing or calling for the new Journal.

Scranton Business College

Orphans' Court to Organize in County City

The new court created by the late legislature will organize in the city next Monday. It is expected that the commission of A. A. Vosburg will be sent by mail on Saturday.

Orphone’ Court A. A. Voxhurm

Keep Posted About Home Affairs for Summer Delivery

The Tribune offers mail subscription while away for 12 cents weekly. Change of address permitted and mail direct daily. Complaints go to The Tribune office. Dentist A P Preston in Mears building closes temporarily until September.

Tribune A. PD Preston Mears Reptember

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