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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1901
Page
5
Yesterday’s weather notes are incomplete with scattered data. It records a very low and unclear temperature reading and partial humidity figures. The legible portion mentions a high near two degrees and a low around one degree with some percent humidity but lacks coherent values.
Mise Nelle Lewis returned from a visit to Wilkes-Barre. Albert B. Kramer and his wife traveled to New York City yesterday. Miss Todd of Quincy Avenue plans a stay in New York. Mrs Vaglacher visited Mrs Goldometh at 441 Quincy Avenue. Lena Coray Lewis from Mulberry Street went to Salt Lake City for a tipile stay. Miss Maggie Drake of Jersey City stayed with Mrs Emma Brown of 1th Mulberry Dr. J. Matthew Wainwright was appointed surgeon in chief at Moras Taylor hospital.
A two story frame house at South Washington Avenue and Hickory Street, owned by Michael and Martin Mana, was nearly destroyed by a morning fire caused by a match strike. Mrs. Martin Monaghan searched for a glove when she lit a match flare igniting a lace curtain. Fire crews arrived to find the building in flames. much household property was saved. Loss estimated around $2,000.
Martin Marion of Meylert avenue, struck by a collapsing mine roof at the Manville mine, is improving at Hahnemann hospital. Doctors say there are no signs of paralysis after a risky operation to realign a dislocated ninth or tenth dorsal vertebra.
Delegates P J Harrett and Md Harrett returned from Philadelphia where President Clarke directed General Manager Silliman to sign a contract ending the strike threat. The deal restores eight hour days, imposes a 19 cent hourly raise, and sets limits on nonunion workers. Seeley and Keller issues are resolved with Keller to be admitted. Seeley remains contentious. The ten hour day begins soon and the new pay took effect January 1.
The Lackawanna County Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds its mid year convention Friday at the Methodist Episcopal church in Moosic Pa. The event features three sessions morning afternoon and evening with a full program of addresses music readings and devotions led by local officials and visitors.
In Scranton on February v 190 Albave T. Monroe aged 10 months, now of John Monroe, died. Funeral is Monday afternoon from 176 North Weaslington Avenue residence with interment in Dunmore Cemetery.
Alek Novetsky, a miner with the Austin Heights Coal Co, died after a porch fall and blunt instrument injuries following a Saturday night dispute with John Patolosky at Mrs Stolkowski's hotel. Coroner reports skull fracture and confirms death did not result from a porch fall. Patolosky held without bail. witnesses describe earlier enmity.
The Lyceum opens today with Marie Antoinette Pete and the Pied Piper of Hamelin. A rush is expected and extra chairs are to be provided. Drawings for boxes and lodges were held Saturday with many sold. First show Wednesday night. matinee canceled due to late decor. performances continue through the week from 4 p.m. with a large committee overseeing arrangements.
Rev. Levine of Wilkes-Barre and Attorney Isaac Allen of New York spoke at the local Associated Order of Zionists gathering in Guernsey hall. The event promoted a plan to unite Jews globally into a stock-like body to acquire Palestine and shelter persecuted Jews, with emphasis on peaceful aims and education amid anti-Semitic concerns.
Miss Jennie Howell of Scranton street returns with her maid Miss Bue Stevens from a week in Philadelphia. Edward J. Dean of Flackensack New Jersey also comes to the city. Dean shouted at a Tribune reporter when questioned about a rumored marriage, while Howell’s friends insist no marriage has occurred.
At a Gardner avenue wedding early yesterday morning Joseph Westcott and Anthony Smith were stabbed by Joe Floss during an intoxicated altercation. They appeared before Alderman Myers after hearings by Patrolmen Parry Palmer and Jose. Floss was fined ten dollars while Westcott and Smith each paid eight dollars. Westcott suffered a long gash over the eye, treated by Dr. Podhom.
Lovers of goo music attend a concert Wednesday evening February 6 in Scranton at Guernsey hall. The Mandolin club quartet will play with violin and piano duets and nine piano solos. Tickets cost 25 cents but should be 75 cents at J. W. Guernsey's with no extra for reserved seats.
Postmaster D W Powell releases annual 1900 report showing postal receipts at 185,090 dollars, money orders issued and paid at 607,048, stamps sold over 1,206,575, and total money handled around 1,140,030 dollars. The document compares 1900 with 1894 and 1901, highlighting significant increases in revenue, money orders, and parcel activity.
A heavy snow storm dropped four inches by 4 am with ongoing snowfall at 6 pm yesterday. Streetcar service faced disruption after 9 am, and plows struggled to clear tracks while the town endured wintry conditions.
A letter from Adam Breenthaler thanks Pennsylvania Casualty Co of Scranton for a $48.57 settlement for quinsy after submitting a claim the previous day. He notes the surprising return on his $4.50 investment and praises prompt handling, promising to tell friends in the office.
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