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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
7
The notice advertises a sale of leftover holiday framed and unframed pictures at cost. It invites buyers to act, phrased as Its your move, highlighting a discount event with no specific dates or locations provided.
Clerks around Lavkawarna station were paid yesterday. A Century council meeting is set at St Thomas college chapel Friday January 8 from 4 to 6 pm to discuss dues. The Twenty first ward Democrats plan a Saturday circus 4 to 7 pm to nominate a school controller and district officers. Seguine & Stantwon firm dissolves with J A Seguine continuing Cresco general merchandise and Stewart Shannon taking the clothing store opposite the depot. Public safety orders ensure fire department right of way on Cli street amid WIE street switching. Ninth ward candidates must register by January 0 with the vigilance committee secretary for ballot inclusion. nominees include school controller, assessor, constable, judge, inspector, and register of voters.
Carrie Fisher, the Black woman who lost an eye in a Raymond alley attack, has left town to avoid trial. Four men were arrested but she declined to prosecute, later appearing before Magistrate Nowe and held on $500 bond for the next grand jury.
James Tighe, through attorney L. P. Wede man, filed a suit yesterday against F. M. Spencer A. D. Spencer doing business as A. D. Spencer & Co and mine foreman Edward Hughes seeking 3000 dollars. He says he was sent into a Spencer mine working by the foreman to perform tasks in an old section where the tireboss had not verified conditions and a gas explosion burned his face and body.
The readable fragments report mean atmospheric pressure soil moisture and various temperatures with dates and numbers. Northwest wind prevailing high and low temperatures are noted along with daily range values and precipitation figures though many items appear garbled.
At a regular meeting of the Scranton Team Owners association local No. 282 last night, officers were elected for the ensuing term. John T. James was named president with A Roberts as vice president and Peter N Haan as recording secretary. William Kirst became secretary treasurer and J W Hartman was chosen corresponding secretary. John Weet served as conductor and John Lentes as Warden. Delegates to Central Labor union selected were John T James John W Hartman and John Davis.
Scranton letter dated January 9 replies to William Connell's open letter in the Tribune. William H. Taylor asserts no personal financial stake in franchise offers, challenges public-interest concessions, and details conference outcomes with the Scranton Railway Company while urging city safeguards and fair returns.
Clusha Cramer was arrested Tuesday on a warrant issued by a local magistrate for assault and threats after a prosecutor alleged she struck Frank Jones with a stone. Charley Harey was held in $200 bail on a charge of defrauding Mary Clarke of a bill at New Street. Citizens who took wrong coats at the William Connell reception are urged to return them to the Connell home to arrange exchanges.
The Consumers Gas franchise ordinance failed on third reading in the common council by a 20 to 18 vote. Opponents argued the measure lacked price protections and proper company disclosure, while supporters urged taxing public utilities and warned against consolidation.
A brief meeting passed third reading ordinances for gateman at the Jersey Central crossing on HK roadway, grading Providence road and Mast Market Street, and three sewer basins in the Fourteenth ward. Appointments of Rt. Rey, Bishop M. J. Hoban, Henry Belin Jr, and Macrin T Lavelle as trustees were confirmed. Regan introduced an ordinance for fenders with wheel attachments on all street trolley lines.
The Boston Ladies' Bemphony Orchestra performed at the High School auditorium presenting a program of varied works. The talented young women offered overtures fantasies concert pieces and solo performances including a violin solo by Rowan Irn and a bass viol solo titled The Epicide.
The Democrats of the Sixth ward will hold a caucus on Tuesday January 1 between 4 and 7 p m PV Murphy committee man confirms the event.
West End Wheelmen No 2 beat Green Ridge Wheelmen No 2 in a two game set. Carr had high score 219 while Rowlwon posted top average 182 as West End X O secured overall win.
Austin B F Duffy of Binghamton was unanimously chosen chairman of the General Committee of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen on the Lackawanna system. A. M. McDonald of Scranton was named vice chairman and George A. Wood of Utica secretary for a two year term.
The business men's committee and labor leaders held multiple meetings with President Mark, but exhausted options ended without a settlement. Clark remained in town then left for Philadelphia, while violence erupted as late cars ran to the South Side. A stone volley shattered three windows near Roaring Brook bridge before police dispersed the crowd.
London dispatch reports a rumor that Miss Stone and Ishka were freed in Turkey on January 1. The Americans who led negotiations allegedly pledged to guard the captors’ silence, with threats of retribution if the promise is broken.
Centrally located site in this city with ample power is for sale to an immediate buyer. The offer is described as a sacrifice from an estate with references to Hitchcock and Bon and the Commonwealth Building in Florida.
Fragmentary OCR notes show prices for Plantation Java and special Java and Mocha, with per pound rates and bulk offers. Mentions Crom fo and E.G. Coursen in garbled form.
The family of Harry Frederick expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for the kind hospitality shown during the recent bereavement.
Anna Hewlett, a key witness, identified John Argentis as the man who shot Harry Frederick on December 26. Argentis, arrested on North Main avenue after being seen following two girls, denied the killing as he was held for further hearing.
A set of humorous Turkish divorce anecdotes illustrate how divorce can arise from domestic clashes over gardens and attire. In one case a gardener’s flowers provoke his wife to threaten separation after rain saves blooms. in another, a fashion dispute and a dinner scene lead to threats of divorce, but resolutions prevail without final separation.
Special to the Observer reports 12 year old Tom Stainey was killed by 17 year old Edward Pettus, a Black youth. They fought near a field when Pettus produced a revolver and shot Stainey in the head, Pettus fled and authorities fear lynching if he is captured.
Detroit resident Heulah Wheeler, a 32 year old social figure, died at home on Hevond Avenue after an alleged poisoning incident. Neighbors report she retired last evening and was found unresponsive this morning. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
A night of medical effort failed as Miss Wheeler, age 22 born in Rome NS, died after a suspected arsenic poisoning attempt by a companion who mistook the poison for medicine. Doctors treated her through the night but she did not recover before dawn.
London Times correspondent reports a Valparaiso observer says the protocol between Argentina and Chile appears ready for acceptance. The message suggests Buenos Aires may receive approval amid ongoing discussions and possible Buenos Ayres involvement.
The Argentine minister tohil who left Chile on December 28 signals acceptance of a plan. A correspondent notes Chilean reserves issue will be postponed.
The White Bla liner Chevinjine with Chet Haddock on board faced severe gales near Queenstown. The vessel battled high seas and strong winds, docking later than expected as the voyage to Liverpool was disrupted.
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