Overturned Truck Stalls Traffic on Main Street
A heavy freight pickup caused a truck to tip over near St. Ore Avenue disrupting traffic. Police and tow crews arrived to assist, scene cleared after repairs and safety checks were completed.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
8
Local Social Notes Highlight High Society Dance Event
A late 19th century society gathering features couples dancing at Bleveleelth club with Miss Elian ary Miss Loujse and others listed as attendees. Guests include Miss Beatrive frity Mins Muay l¢ Misa Grace Voll and Mrs. un Orchard W Bensioter. A dinner follows with attendees from Lewisburg and Del Jewle Welsh among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elianary
Loujse
Beatrive Frity
Misa Grace Voll
Unclear street scene reported in noisy OCR fragment
Fragmentary OCR text describes a street area near Nori Wash and warm street with a person named Mi Cinten tae taken poset along the move. The visible words are garbled and do not provide a coherent event or clear entities to summarize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nori Wash
Lrg
Pro-Boer Rally Planned at College Hall Sunday
Arrangements are underway for a pro-Boer rally at College Hall on Sunday evening January 12. Prominent signers include Colonel B. H. Ripple Judge J. W. Carpenter Judge A. A. Vorbure Bf. PB. Kingsbury John T. Porter Conrad Schroeder EK. J. Lynett J. A. Scranton M. EB. Bandera and Rev. M. B. Donlan with Bp. D. McManue to preside. The event aims to drum up public sympathy and support for the Boers with speeches and appeals for money and supplies. John V. L. Prynn, secretary of the Pro-Boer association of New York, urges public opinion to be centralized in their favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Hall
Buch
B. H. Ripple
J. W. Carpenter
A. A. Vorbure
PB. Kingsbury
John T. Porter
Conrad Schroeder
EK. J. Lynett
J. A. Scranton
EB. Bandera
Mev
D. A. O'Reilly
Patr's Orchestra Concert Opens to Music Students
The January 13 concert by Patr's orchestra at the new armory will be a major event. A large section of seats is reserved for music students and singers, with early access and reduced prices. Information available from Mrs J A Pennington and YWCA secretary Miss Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patr
New Armory
Mosi
J. A. Pennington
Misa Wood
Foranton
Fatal Mine Accident Claims Pine Brook Driver
Frank Murphy of Carbon street, a Pine Brook mine driver, was fatally injured yesterday when a mine car jar caused him to fall under the wheels. He suffered a crushed right thigh and base of skull fracture, died soon after at Lackawanna hospital. Coroner Roberts viewed the body but did not decide on an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murphy
Carbon Street
Pine Brook
Vna
Lackawanna Hospital
Roberts
Raid on Ladies Parlor Saloons Led to Cleared Rooms
Acting Superintendent Day and Lt Feeney toured central city parlors tied to vice. They warned proprietors to clean up operations or face prosecutions. Four women were taken into custody for soliciting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feeney
Health Officer to Receive Extra Duties and Pay
The Director of Public Safety F. L. Wormser asks councils to add 300 dollars yearly to the health officer salary for the coming fiscal year. The health officer will be made department surgeon with duties to call on policemen or firemen who report themselves ill and report their condition to the safety department director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Director of Public Safety
F. L. Wormser
Department of Public Suffety
Obituary notices for Gwen Davis and several local residents
Gwen Davis widow of Captain William Davis dies after three weeks illness at 2.20 pm. Survived by children and Morgan siblings. funeral Friday from West Lackawanna Avenue home. interment Washburn Street Cemetery. Also deaths: Michael McGrail of 008 Stone Avenue aged 50. funeral Thursday 5.20 am at St Peter's Cathedral. Thomas Carroll 45. service details later. Michael Walter Jr and Anna Wagner funerals scheduled. private viewing times and Forest Hill Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwen Davis
William Davis
Franklin Engine Company
West Lackawanna Avenue
Mars. Davis
South Wales
Scranton
John Stover
George
Gwendolin
Morgin
Benjamin Davis
David B.morgiin
Jervis
Wilkes-Barre
Dinh Morgan
Harry
E.W. Morgan
Washburn Street
Michael McGrail
Stone Avenue
Mr. McGrail
Clty
Thomas
Maury
Annie
Michael, Jr
John
Sarah
James
St. Peter's Cathedral
Thomas Carroll
Luwervahe Atreet
Michael Walter, Jr
Olive Street
Anna Wagner
Taylor Avenue
Forest Hill Cemetery
Watch Night Observance At Elm Park Churches
Watch night services across city churches drew large crowds despite heavy winds and snow. Elm Park Methodist Episcopal led with a 10 o clock program including psalm 23 prayer and creed. J G Shepherd spoke on The Epworth League and the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Park
C. M. Giffin
E. B. Singer
Singer
J. G. Shepherd
Tev. Singer
New Year Religious Services Across Local Churches
Overnight services filled the city as Penn Avenue Baptist held an eight o clock service with a mid night organ procession and choral singing. German Methodist Episcopal, Rescue Mission, Church of the Good Shepherd, Epworth League events, and Knights of Malta celebrations added to the region’s New Year observances with sermons, consecrations, and communities sharing refreshments amid stormy weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Park
Penn Avenue
Eim Park
J. G. Shepherd
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Lower Temple
Pierce
Errayon
James Incld
Christ In Endeavor Society
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Adving Avenue
Vine Street
G. Dietsel
Jacob Hetzel
John TL. Schrader
Epworth League
G. Bobilin
Messrs
Sanborn
Keene
House Committee
Church of the Good Shepherd
Monsey Avenue
Green Ridge Street
Francis Bateman
Court Street
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Menbera
Antheuchte Commandery
Knights of Malta
Malta
Guernsey
New Olive Oil Sale Lets Bargain Hunters Save
Advertises ABSOLUTE LY PURE olive oil packed under their label. Promotes New Crop Oil at reduced price with quart bottles at 75 cents and cases priced at 8 dollars.
New Year Social by Lodges No 1 and 801 at Guernsey Hall
Members of Lodges No 1 and 801 of St George hosted a New Year’s Eve social at Guernsey hall. A stereopticon show by A L Hollander and song by W B Bartlett entertained, with the Anthracite quartet and Mis va Danner performing. Coffee and duke were served, midnight singing of Here, Sweet Home and Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hollander
W. 8. Bartlett
Mins Clot Haas
Tra Mitchell
Milton Mitchell
Bart Hollieter
PD. W. Storntbaker
Mise Va Danner
Duke
St. George
Guernsey
William Maglin
Audieree
Girl Annie Krolfchuk Burned to Death at Ridge Archbald
A 10 year old girl named Annie Krolfchuk, a servant in a local family, was burned to death at the Ridge at Archbald in a mooted, appalling incident reported by the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Annie Krolfchuk
Fam
Streetcar Strike Talks End in Unanimous Rejection
The Chinese streetcar strike summary notes the men rejected the proposition offered by President Clark after lengthy talks. A formal written version was prepared with tougher terms including a higher reinstatement percentage and a concrete contract outline to be issued by the company president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Avi Wik
Mr. Clark
Clerk
Meeting of the Citizen's Alliance in Scranton
In Scranton on December 30 1991 a notice announces a Citizen's Alliance meeting at the New Armory on Friday evening January 3 1902 at 8 oclock. Members should invite friends by card but no one will be asked to join. Hon W H Jessup and others will speak. Armory entrance by Adams avenue and by card only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizen’s Alliance
New Armory
W. H. Jessup
Adams Avenue
Tragic kerosene accident kills girl in home fire
Coroner Roberts reported a deadly blaze caused when the girl's mother poured kerosene to wash her hair and oil on the stove ignited. The house burned, the family rendered homeless, and a coroner's jury ruled the death accidental and exonerated Joseph Rudslavitech and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ily
Joseph Rudslavitech
Roberts
Rudslayiteh
Those Who Will Serve Knights of Columbus During Coming Year
District Deputy William F. Sheandist night installed Beranton council officers for the coming year led by Grand Knight John Guster and Deputy Grand Knight Richared Jennings. New officers include Chancellor John M. Gunster Enq. Wardens Matt Brown and Thomas Bushnell Financial Secretary Fr. McCawley Recording Secretary Marcus Duty Chaplain Rev J W Moylan Advocate James F P Bell Lecturer John J. Cunnot Inside Guard John P Brown Outside Guard John E B Burke Trustees Timothy Burke Dr CC E Thompson HM J Collins John S Moyes Peter I Howley Six new members were initiated after the installation and a social session followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Sheandist
Beranton Council
Knights of Columbus
John Guster
Richared Jennings
John M. Gunster
Enq
Matt Brown
Thomas Bushnell
Fr. McCawley
Marcus Duty
J. W. Moylan
James FP. Bell
John J. Cunnit
Remains of Unknown Man May Be Interred If Not Identified
The unidentified man found at the Sibley Mine dump near Rawson is stored at John E L Davis morgue in North Taylor. Authorities warn if not claimed by 2 PM this afternoon he will be interred in Rawson cemetery. Estimated age about 60, with gray hair, wearing a double breasted sack coat white shirt brown derby and black lace shoes. He appeared to have been overcome by coal gas and burned before discovery. Coroner Roberts viewed the remains and deemed an autopsy unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culan
Sibley
John EL Davis
North Taylor
Roberts
Military Ball Tonight At City Armory
The soldiers of Company B of the Thirteenth Regiment prepare a military dance at the Armory tonight. Decorations from last night’s ball remain, and public spectators are invited to view the gala setup as Biuer’s full band provides the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company Oy
Biuer
Scranton Ward Primaries Set For January 6 1902
To the Republican Voters of the Fifteenth Ward Scranton primaries will be held Wednesday January 6 1902 to nominate a school controller a constable and a ward assessor. Candidates must register seven days before and pay assessments five days before the primaries. John H Fellows Judge Second District John Reynolds Judge First District.
Scranton Railway Company Proposal to Striking Workers
The Scranton Railway company presents a written proposition to striking workers via a committee. It offers reinstatement of up to seventy five percent as tracks are cleared and places become available, with hours and compensation considerations and a plan to resume work within weeks. A mass meeting at St Thomas College followed a business committee discussion with President Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Shaw
D. D. Heglir
Scranton
Milbway
Me Clark
Scranton Nebway Company
Socio
Bet
M. Clark
Tr lx
Clark
SiUilmin
Bis Room
Jennys
Lange
St. Thomas’ College Hall
District Leaders At Mine Workers Clerks Car Men Meeting
District President T D Nicholls of the Mine Workers and President John W Devine of the Cleria attended with President P J Shei of the car men and National Treasurer Resin Orr of the car men. The group gathered to discuss organizational matters and coordination across unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Nicholls
John W. Devine
Cleria
P. J. Shei
Car Man
Resin Orr
Reception at YWCA Rooms to Welcome Public
A reception at the YWCA rooms on North Washington avenue will run today afternoon and tonight from 4 to 10. The board of directors will receive visitors. Pauline Hall elocution pupils perform in the afternoon, a gymmette exhibition led by Laura Ky, and musical pieces by Cordelia Freemin Julia Clapp Allen between 7 and 8. Prof Haydn Evans pupils perform 8 to 9. Refreshments served all afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Iéermatheya
Board of Directors
Pauline Hall
Laura Ky
Pilla
Milas Cordelia Freemin
Mise Julia Clapp Allen
Haydn Evans
Firemen Dismissals Discipline Response to Alarms
Superintendent A F Ferber of the fire bureau has dismissed about six bunk and call men in the past two to three weeks for failing to report to daytime fires or to awaken at night alarms. Future excuses will be strict, with absence from the city only acceptable if prior notice is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Ferber
Bureau of Fire
New Year Echoes with Steam Whistles Across City
A piercing whistle marked midnight as the year began with a loud din from steam locomotives and stationary engines. Officials say the city saw few revelers while engineers at multiple depots rang in the New Year with extended whistle blasts lasting ten minutes.
Coroner Roberts to Retire After Three-Year Term
Dr J J Roberts of South Main Avenue will resign as county coroner next Monday ending a three year tenure. Unfinished work includes the Frederick inquest and investigations noted elsewhere. Morris Decorating at 84 Washington Avenue completed exterior painting of the Scranton House hotel making it look modern and up to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Roberts
South Main Avenue
Comity
Frederick
Ciscs
The
Morris Decorating Company
Washington Avenue
Scranton House
Dr Gates Moves Residence to Madison and Mulberry Corner
Dr. J. L. M. Gates has relocated his residence to the corner of Madison Avenue and Mulberry Street, reflecting a change of address for the noted physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JL. M. Gates
Madison Avenue
Mulberry Street
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Raneks
Enninis
AZAAR
Lods
Abel
Lai
Orchard
Bensioter
Mir
rHonnge
Pike
Miss
Lewisburg
I Bimpson
Weel Filman
Unitl
Avie
Eliey Metin T
New York
I Millar
Elkey
M. E. Church
E. G
Coursen
Scranton, Pa
Adv
John H. Fellows
John Reynolds
Alen
Fred R. Smith
Linden Street
Board of Trade Building
Maloney Oil & Manufacturing Company
Meridian Street
Franklin Ave
Cramer-Wells Co
Wyoming Avenue
Corad
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton Umbrella Manufacturing Co
Spruce Street
Chas, B. Scott
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