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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
8
A traveler visiting relatives in New York and New Jersey encounters a lengthy miscommunication about rail service. The account notes delays on routes near Broadway and mentions connections through Hoboken and Chatham. Local officials and observers discuss reception plans for a political event and a community gathering.
The Journeymen Horseshoers Local No. 78 held no meeting at Ancient Order United Workmen's hill and joined a dinner at Maueuhae's on Weemning Avenue. The event included congratulatory remarks by Vielle Mideheied of New ark and Ben THHloth of Londen, with other officials, and notes on Nickel Plate tourist cars serving Boston, San Francisco and western points with discounts and conveniences for long journeys.
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre alleys hosted last night’s matches in the Bicycle Club League bowling tournament. The Grew edge Wheelmen with notable performances for No. 1 and No. 2, and Plegede Club also featured, with results detailed for Wilkes-Barre play.
The company accepted seven more strikers and will reassign them to work today tomorrow and Monday. A clash at Old Forge yesterday saw two laborers arrested after moving debris from a railroad trestle, with Borough police taking them to jail despite initial reluctance from local officials.
A banquet of the Tet Clerks Intermedorial Association was held at Blotel Terrace last night honoring Nathan O'Brien of Muttulor, Morris of Denver, and Thain Robinson of New York. Guests included Mitchell, Chatman Quinn, Nicholls, and others. Speeches followed along with a poem by Nicholls. the event marked a lively evening for the union.
Students and colleges can buy round trip tickets at special rates for travel to southern points. Tickets are inclusive of taxes and good with certificates signed by presidents. Charles J. Hopkins, district passenger agent, Southern Railway, 808 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, will provide further details.
The notice advertises a five dollar art shop on Laveliwaine Avenue with additional locations carrying new art novelties. It instructs customers to remember the number nog and visit other stores for selections.
The clipping mentions Xmas photo novelties and a feature on grilling. It includes a reference to Aut compina and a location at 200 Wya Hilger, suggesting a small local item or advertisement in a historical newspaper.
A member voices pride in the Citizens Alliance leaders and rank and file. He predicts the movement could boom nationwide if extended, urging workers to join and calling for an end to lawbreakers’ influence.
City council wrestled with amendments on a proposed street railway franchise. Opponents pushed to cap the term at forty years and require citywide street improvements while urging the company to pave and widen Lafayette Street and related rights of way. Despite long opposition, several amendments were adopted as peers pressed for a modern, first class trolley system and guaranteed better service for citizens.
City council members clash over a proposed pipeline ordinance and a franchise issue for Valley Messenger. Arguments focus on five percent fee claims, line item objections, and safeguarding public utilities while considering a sewer project and funds for local charities.
A girl found three dynamite cartridges on Breaker Street near Market. Neighbors alerted authorities after the girl brought one cartridge to show her father and the school was notified. Investigators described the devices as compact sticks with ultra glycerine and copper wiring set to explode, posing a serious danger to nearby houses and the street.
A fragment notes free give away of framed pictures and a baking pewter set from named businesses. It promotes December sales and Xmas foods in show windows at multiple shops including Clarney Brown & Co and Gail Art campus.
The Doersam testimonial night honored a gifted musician who leaves Iowa for advanced study in New York. The program featured performances by notable local talents and a crowd of elite attendees praising the artist’s exceptional abilities and contributions to the carnival season.
Officers for Masonic lodges were chosen at last night and Monday night meetings. The text lists many named titles and individuals across lodges including secretaries and wardens and notes representation and upcoming events.
The readable bits suggest a discussion about framed pictures and a claimant or witness named Piven, with unclear references to theft or fraud. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events, participants, or a clear outcome to summarize.
Fragmentary notes discuss Christmas photos and a WEEE permit debate. The unclear text mentions December 25 and a pending decision, alongside references to a proceeding involving a suspect and potential delivery. Details are garbled, but the core theme centers on regulatory action and timing.
Mr Chas Russell a New York cellist and teacher is mentioned in a vague report about a climber, with references to Miss India Alben and several fragmented terms. The OCR text is garbled making precise facts difficult to confirm.
The notice advertises an art shop event at a location on Livekiwiviie Avenue with prices and proceeds to be announced. The dateline shows Wednesday December 1 but details are incomplete.
A fragmentary report notes a property transfer involving offices on Birst Nathormal Hank building to a former Woodbug Avenue and Spruce Street area over Dime Bands with a trance on Spree Street.
Unclear OCR text references a tithe or levy affecting workers at a local company. Details are fragmentary, with distorted place and street names and no clear dates or outcomes.
Fragmentary ad lists cigars and prices with unclear descriptions. Mentions S200 and S2500 figures, directed toward unspecified buyers, lacking clear context or location.
Special on Glace Fruit 45¢ per lb worth 60¢. Bon Bons and Chocolate 25¢ per lb worth 40¢. Glace Fruit 35¢ per lb worth 60¢. Tons of Candy and Nuts arriving daily. Lowest Wholesale Prices to Sunday Schools.
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