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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1901
Page
4
The article reports multiple local court cases with a not guilty verdict for Lentes after a disputed assault on Pittston Avenue. It details juries adjourning on several charges including assault and battery and alleged unlawful weapon use, with other defendants from the Seventh Ward facing similar charges and outcomes.
In Hollister court, Ryuke FE Ti charged with embezzlement must pay court costs. A judge ordered restitution partially offset by asset seizures, detailing penalties and timeframe for payment.
John Gilboy was tried on a Municipal League liquor charge without a license on Pitivton avenue. He was convicted and sentenced by Judge Purdy to three months in county jail and a sentence. Gilboy’s attorneys did not request a new trial, and the court refused to grant one. Witnesses testified about a confrontation at Rondham August with Patrick Howley and others while workers were going to Jermyn No. 1. Healy and another were involved in the melee and were ordered to leave. Costs were awarded against Healy.
In the Frank H. Young against Nellie Yng case at Buffalo, testimony from Harriet Young describes a marriage in Rochester and later Rochester Buffalo and this city. Mrs Young indicates the wife left after jealousy, while claiming her son is innocent of the accusations.
Fragmentary report notes candidates for school director and township supervisor in Winton and Tackawatna townships. It mentions hearings, disqualified judges of election, and a backlog at the Recorder of Deeds office with over 1,000 deeds awaiting recording due to past neglect.
In Moncho and Lackawanna township a school district dispute is before the division of the court. Attorney Donahoe represents the township while Attorney Mtarrin handles Mousso's interests.
Exclusive wire from The Amendated Preas Topeka Kansas reports Judge Haren issued nine additional temporary injunctions against the jointiate. Eighteen of nineteen petitions filed Saturday were granted and the actions affect the area near Arkansas avenue at the city center.
The United States conducts a quadriennial weigh of mail by railroads to compute pay based on weight and cars in service. Eastern states weighings start Feb 19 for 30 working days, with government staff performing the weighings and railroad companies supplying blanks and facilities. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western prints blanks and prepares stations like Scranton Hoboken and Buffalo for weighings on platform. smaller points use postal cars.
At the February 12 meeting Local 1052 United Mine Workers adopted resolutions of sympathy for silk workers’ fight for fair wages. The resolutions state support for the workers’ just demands and note the shared burden of workers facing hardship.
Division Freight Agent Ten Hroek of the Lackawanna returns from the Northern division. General Superintendent T E B Clarke comes back from a week on the Buffalo and Syracuse divisions. United Brewery Workers meet Sunday at Guernsey hall. Delaware Lackawanna and Western directors meet February 19 at 10 a m. Conductor asks Lackawanna fast freights to notify Washington header if engine will help on trains 52 56 on Hoboken to Buffalo route changes start tomorrow morning reducing Hoboken departure to 2 50 a m and arrival in Buffalo to 2 p m voyage changes affect Beranton and New York theatres patrons. Sleeping car arrangements unchanged. Scranton to Buffalo time gains two hours with trains arriving within fifteen minutes of current schedule.
Vel. Moira Bute Clark, widow about 44, died today at her residence after a lamp meltdown caused a fire. A witness reported seeing a glow as flames spread while officers investigated. The body was found in the second floor hallway with a broken lamp nearby.
A small warning about the use of Cold in the Head Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets notes their purpose to relieve cold symptoms. It mentions ingredients and cautions for consumers seeking relief from congestion and fever.
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