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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
7
The Lackawanna medical wards report patients as an event ends with a fatal accident. County authorities take Kenty Eppstein into custody after an early Sunday incident.
A fragmented paper outlines a chimney fire at 498 Adams Avenue, extinguished by Phoenix Chemical Company after an hour. Missionary rally led by Dr Pierson planned at Serand Presbyterian Church tonight. Lackawanna Hospital sees seasonal patient demand and staff shortages as applicants seek admission. A Carbondale case involves M W Brown signing a lease and related landlord actions amid a courtroom hearing.
Fire swept through the frame residence of FE J Mahon at 12 Carbon Street and damaged Mrs. M Walsh at 10 Carbon Street beyond repair. Insurance covers Mahon’s losses of about 4000, with both properties suffering extensive water damage and shattered glass in Gordon’s nearby three story brick building. Fire officials suspect a defective flue ignited the blaze.
Francezkah Prottewski a Polish nine of Kim street was hit by an outgoing Central Railroad of New Jersey train near the Mouth steel mill at about 3:20 PM and killed. Coroner Roberts found no inquest needed and the remains were taken to Cusick's morgue for eventual interment at Minooka.
Slightly used and nearly new upright grand piano offered at a great bargain. Call and visit St. Guernsey Hall in Scranton Pennsylvania to see the piano. J. W. Guernsey, Proprietor. Lid
Headache capsules claim quick cure for severe headaches caused by poor ventilation, overindulgence, and stress. Advertises Krause's Headache Capsules as creating a clear head and cool sensation. Price 26 cents. Sold by Matthews Prox.
Upright piano nearly new offered for cash only at Guernsey Hall Scranton Pennsylvania. J W Guernsey proprietor states the piano must be sold despite price with an opportunity for a good bargain.
An old advertisement for steam heating and plumbing services by P. F. and M. T. Howley based at 21 Wyoming Avenue.
Eighty two candidates seek numerous seats in the Second Class city election. Aldermen and constables are to be chosen across wards with races in First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, Eleventh, Thirteenth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth, Seventeenth, Nineteenth, Twentieth and Twenty first wards. Various Republicans Democrats and Prohibitionists field candidates. a legal question may determine the fate of additional council seats.
The local silk mill strike may gain national organizers Mother Jones and Thomas Maher arriving soon to urge settlement. Two hundred Sterling Silk workers in Pittston walked out demanding higher wages and a ten hour day, while other mills in Minooka and Taylor see allied walkouts and union resistance.
J G McConnell’s Elim Park Sunday school held a social with a literary and musical program in Elm Park church parlors. Performers included M Mr Leonard Miss Huddy Miss Rhodes and M A Loonand with Mrs Leonard’s rendition of The Holy City praised by attendees. Afterward a fishing trip for the scholars entertained the crowd and refreshments followed. H Bevans 211 Wyoming Avenue reports a half price sale of pillow tops and picture frames due to removal.
John Moffat and Edward F. Rush were convicted of selling liquor without a license. Jacob Ellman, convicted previously, was again found guilty of subornation of perjury after a request for a new trial and delayed sentencing. Attorneys Baylor and Murphy sought postponement to file reasons for a new trial before Judge Purdy.
Yesterday’s docket centered on multiple strike related trials from the Jermyn mine at Old Forge with prosecutors Josep Rogers and Nicola Ditalia. Four Polish residents faced felonious wounding charges while other cases from Priceburg included assault and robbery, with some verdicts and penalties recorded.
John Moffat of Brick Avenue and Edward F. Rush of South Seventh Street were convicted on liquor license related charges with the Municipal league as prosecutor and minimal fines imposed. Police officials John W. Evans and William Price faced felonious wounding charges stemming from an August attack. defense claims defendents acted during an attempted arrest amid accusations of Polish attackers.
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