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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1902
Page
3
Recurring items cover payroll for Lackawatina sardine workers, church services, a clerk appointment at the Dunmorn post office, a temperance meeting, a lecture on Shakespeare, a coal tunnel accident at Market street, and a renovated Town Hall control room. Also noted are plans for a new bank building, a charity ball committee update, a uniforms committee for police, and community religious services and events across nearby communities.
The Silliman jury acquitted Frank Sinlini Jr of bribery related charges with costs shifted to the prosecutor. Morgan Sweeney was found guilty of assault and battery with extreme mercy recommended. several local witnesses testified as to events at the McGurn home and Sweeney’s defense. A trial recap notes other defendants—including Annie Lea, John Dubrey, and Louis Renard—receiving not guilty verdicts or lenient outcomes as cases proceed in Judge Edwards and Judge Weand’s courts.
Judge Vosburg ruled yesterday in an amicable action over the will of George Teague who died in Scranton on July 1 1900. The document provides for his wife Mary Ann Teague to have full use and benefit of his real estate.
M Brooks sues Delaware Lackawanna and Western for 100 dollars claiming sparks from a passing engine ignited grass in his Glenham meadow and burned a barn with crops and supplies. He alleges negligent failure to install proper spark arresting equipment. Attorney H C Reynolds represents Brooks.
United States court notes show Kiluton of Sayre and Archbald of the district court receiving a voluntary petition in lenkirpter with Overfield of Cunaye town reporting liabilities to be 8,00% and bia Aeenie STN.
Major W. P. Clarke of Williamport conducts the initial inspection of the Thirteenth regiment at the new armory. He reviews field and staff officers, noncommissioned staff, and Company A on appearance and drill. Inspections continue through the week and into next.
Carl Wagner and John Snyder were arrested at the instance of Charlie Zang secretary of local union No. 4% International Association of Bartenders. They allegedly hid two union buttons and refused to turn them over at a hearing before Alderman Ruddy.
Scranton ad copy from Emacot the Typewriter Man urges customers to hug their typewriters and buy supplies at Guernsey Building. It promises The Best remains yours through affordable pricing and reliable service.
The Baptist Ministerial Association discussed Protestantism's view of Bible authority versus the Church of Rome. Rev. Hopkins urged belief in the Bible as the sole inspired word, contrasting Catholic tradition with Reformers who challenged Rome and promoted personal responsibility and church life guided by Scripture.
An OCR fragment presents a confused text mixing archaic phrasing and garbled words. It references a Cathetic atticeh in Flowaace, a 18th century context, and mentions purgatory, individuals, and places in an unclear sequence.
Hon John G Woolley will attend a reception in his honor by the Central Women’s Christian Temperance Union at Givernsey Hall this afternoon. The event welcomes all, and invites attendees to bring friends to meet the honored guest.
Banks of Scranton and the Scranton Clearing House Association announce holiday closings on Wednesday February 12 Tuesday February 18 and Saturday nights February 2 and Mee youmt of holidays.
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