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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
3
Reports detail a breaker fire at Carbondale near the Northwest mine with witness testimony implicating Dressen. Investigators allege Dressen started the blaze to warm himself after a breaker collapse, and he was arrested in Archbald as authorities press charges related to the two recent Northwest fires.
Incomplete notice lists Sunday trains from Carbotidals for work and connections for New York. It mentions trains leaving at 7 00 a m and 11 10 a m, with arrivals from Scranton at 9 04 and 10 46, plus a 6 0 mile segment and a 8 0 0 p m reference.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Sunday morning timetable for Erie Railroad with scattered city names and times. It lists trains to New York City and Sianehanna with various connections and arrival times around 7 to 8:10 am, plus references to Western Pointe and Sunday schedules.
Henry Dressen of Simpson Pennsylvania in jail on charges for burning the Northwest breaker at Sitioon on Monday night and No 1 breaker of the Delaware and Hudson on Saturday. He admits starting both blazes and claims motive linked to a foreman. The fires caused about $100000 in damage and left over 90 workers unemployed. Dressen, described incoherent and possibly unfit, says he was present at both sites and explains his actions as a bid for getting rid of a bad foreman. He is held by Alderman Jones after testimony from several witnesses.
William Clark posing as a regular army corporal was arrested in Jalil after Chief McAndrew linked a Philadelphia horse theft notice to his description. Authorities accuse him of pretending to recruit, defrauding a boarding mistress, carrying weapons, and forgery pending court.
Amusements note Aiden Benedict presents Uble Lemadnd at the Grand Opera House Saturday in a dartathon by Charles Wu Chase of Alinie Cope praises Vendette as a top melodrama on tour. Walter Lawrence and Miss Martha Beauford lead principal roles with an expanded company. Prices listed from 0 to 25 cents. Next week McAuliffe and a 26 member company with a ladies orchestra headline. Stanford Sentinel praise cited.
An old marketed slogan shows Scott's Emulsion as a valued health product aiding consumptives and children. The ad claims strength and health gain for weak mothers and babies and references Scott & Downe New York.
The fete featured an exceptionally good relief wall and a remarkably clever forebatic duet by Martine Brom. The Ladies' Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Mise Helen DeVoll, enhances the entertainment with a polished, engaging program.
The Republican city committee met in select chambers and listed registrations and pay for district officials. Names include Major A. Woberta W.T. Burke Homer Smith J. N. Gelder Thomas Scott Willan Ff. Wil lime and many others across wards with positions such as constable treasurer assessor and director.
Residents on a Brooklyn street fear a repeat flood as a heavy storm risks breaking an ice floe formed above and below the small Brooklyn bridge. Ice cakes, held by riverside bushes, have previously caused property damage in the season, flooding homes and a store including J Toolan and BP Milhool with basements several feet deep.
A noon blaze on Brooklyn Street in a one story building occupied by Mrs. John Moffit and family spread to a nearby two story structure. Mrs. O Boyle suffered facial burns while her husband Des Tate Dudly was singed. Fire officials believe a defective stove sparked the fire. the O Boyle building was destroyed and remains uninsured.
The KRylehts of Father Mathew bat tal battalion reorganised and a toll secured. Hilling will commence on Tuesday night as the battalion opens with fifty members.
Members of the cooking club visit Wilkes-Barre today as guests of Mrs W G Weaver. The hosted event at her residence spotlights culinary interests and community exchange.
A small family meal took place at the residence of Mr and Mrs Silar McMullen on Garfield Avenue. Relatives gathered for an informal evening with casual conversation and shared dishes.
Wilkes-Barre and surrounding cities saw a string of visitors and guests over New Year’s. Jame Cannon, Ray Fuhrman, Alex Well, Joe Levin, W E B Neville, PF Carden, Miss Bessie McGowan, Miss Margaret Gallagher, Miss Mary O Neill, Mrs I A Jones, C C Mahoney, Miss Blinche Lavan, Sir W Day, Frank McMinn, M A Lawler, Pp J Gallagher, Miss Hannah Quirk, Mr and Mrs Thomas Nealon, Mr and Mrs John James, Morgan, Miss Della Moran, and Martin King were noted in town or visiting friends and relatives during the holiday period.
New Year’s Eve saw JerMyN and Mayfield residents join the Methodist Episcopal choir for a watch night with Mrs Missabeth Munn hosting on Fourth Street. A sleigh party from JerMyN visited Hart’s Hill, and the borough council planned a regular meeting to discuss an electric light contract. The Delaware and Hudson colliery faced idle operations, while a lost cow from W Third Street was found dead in a Sherwood area drift. John B. Yates of Beatt Township suffers heart trouble as Glenwood shaft resumes after seven months of idleness, prompting substantial pumping costs. Mr and Mrs John B. Pritchard hosted visitors on New Year’s Day, and local injuries included two crushed toes. The Hussian choir from Mayfield entertained Sacred Heart churchgoers with a fine singing event.
A large audience enjoyed The Village Postmaster at CGIand last night while Our New Minister drew bigger crowds on New Year’s Eve. Critics say Our New Minister has greater merit and teaches more, whereas Village Postmaster remains highly entertaining. Angela Hansell’s performance as Miss Berintorgir earned wide praise for clever acting.
Rexford William of Torrace street was injured when a bob with ten aboard ran into him as he walked along Lincoln avenue. The impact threw him with force, fracturing three ribs. Earlier a bob down the hill struck a sleigh, injuring Matt Muniy’s knee while others escaped.
The record lists letters remaining in the Car bundle at Pa post office dated January 2 and names several persons including James Harber H J Brigg Hugh Campbell Charles Clark and others with incomplete endings.
At 2 p m yesterday on Gell Street Olyphant Mr and Mrs George Meyl hosted the marriage of their daughter Mina Ola C Meyl to Frank L Stanley of Windsor New York Rev BB OF Hammond officiated with only relatives present The bride wore a broadcloth gown with white trimmings Guests later shared a reception before the couple plan to reside in town The groom and bride will honeymoon in Windsor after which they return to Olyphant
A festive evening at George Cooper's Albert Street home included the Brown ing family of Tiger Valley and Robert Hill's family on the Boulevard, with Jennie and Rena Tompkins. Music and singing ensued, Frank Blickens is slowly recovering from a recent serious illness. Miss Mathilda Schmildt visits Archbald, John T Plame and wife of Scranton visited town, Miss Edith Morgans returns to Bloomsburg stave nominal school for studies.
A newspaper ad promotes limited time deals on seersucker ginghams for dresses, parlor tables with square and serpentine tops, one pound cans of potash or lye, and fine table salt. It also advertises ladies and misses pocketbooks with various leather and mounted styles, marking prices mostly in cents and promising no reserves.
Independent glass ware firms plan lively 1902 season after talks to curb ad price wars. Jobbers report new designs and pricing below standard as plants expand design departments. National Glass Co started the artistic contest. others follow, with a January general display preview.
The article argues the British misperceive India’s military potential. It notes the Civil and Military Council challenge the idea of Indian troops and mocks the notion of a phantom army. It cites 189 battalions and 170 squadrons totaling 126000 soldiers as proof of organized force.
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