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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1901
Page
3
The notice announces baggage service direct to hotels and private residences from the passenger station area. Contact Office D., LT. & W. for arrangements or inquiries via phone 625.
The secular else of the high school will give an entertainment in the auditorium Jan 11. Regular meeting of the Home for the Friendlans managers set for this morning at 40 o'clock at the Young WorltBy Christian association. Committed by Squire Cooney Meckin Nuchock a Pole sent to jail on assault and battery charge. Vasilek Miloner injured in a mine incident taken to Moses Taylor hospital. Republican caucus to nominate council candidates at polling places with Daleweller Twaine and William dance mentioned. Pay days: mines workers paid. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western to start wages tomorrow. Henry Cuaster gave wrong address. family at 603 Fairview Avenue not related. Luy nodole and Ceroteh severely burned in Eddy Creek mine. resting at Snelue wanna hospital. Vagrants Keiley Trainer Lewin Orsov committed. Ficmer discharged. Warrant for wheel theft against Friend Robinson. borrowed bicycle three months ago and did not return. Kovgu Atkins urged to run for select ward in Thirteenth ward after Andrew Lidstone.
The funeral for the late Mrs Jans Cuney occurred at her sister’s home, 1878 North Washington Ave, yesterday at 2 pm. Services were at St Paul’s and interment in Cathedral cemetery.
The Tribune Publishing company sold all its rights in the Taylor Scranton directory and other directories to J F Williams, a noted directory publisher. Williams plans Scranton residence to oversee publications formerly issued by him in Wilkes Barre and nearby towns. He will continue Scranton directing and promise to revive the bleek eystens feature with the next issue.
A special board of control meeting is planned to explore ways to vaccinate children whose parents cannot pay for treatment. Principals are instructed to bar unvaccinated pupils until proper certificates are shown. The board, not meeting regularly until Jan 17, aims to avoid excluding children and hopes physicians will volunteer free services if vaccine is supplied.
James Jones of Broadway posted 200 bail before Alderman Millar after being linked to the Broadway Athletic club and the assault case involving Samuel Belfer and P. Steinberg. Warrants remain for other members, with hearings set before Alderman Millar by tomorrow night.
Uniondale resident Tiaue Maggan reports his wife Mrs Morgan disappeared from home with $200 in cash. He claims both wife and money left together invoking the one plus one equals two idea. Telephones relayed alerts as Mrs Morgan was said to pass through Scranton en route to Baltimore.
M J Dwyer once of this city now in Wilkes-Barre was to face Leo Pardello of New York at the Bleyele club last night. Crowds waited at the door as a telegram showed Pardello and Holtenny reported Dwyer had broken his arm and could not appear. Dwyer left for Wilkes-Barre with the bout date now unknown.
A special joint committee is authorized to draft a new second class city act for presentation to the legislature. Moesars Reese Morris and Thomas resign from the Board of Revision and Appeal after accepting the ultimatum. Water rates ordinance passes amid push to secure favorable state legislation.
The piece extols steady work in engineering and mining, urging perseverance to gain wealth and success. It highlights the idea that only a few persist long enough to attain high achievement, citing the example of steadfast effort leading to prosperity and future profit. A note references a Savings Department at Traders National Bank.
New ordinances move to curb nuisances from electric light carbons on public streets. One proposal by Mr. Chittenden fines violators for投ering on sidewalks while Mr. Roche plans an electric light at the corner of Monsey Avenue and Poplar.
The Scranton common council approved the water rate ordinance on third reading and sent it to the mayor. A related measure to sprinkle streets along rail lines faced court challenge from the water company. Introduced ordinances add paving for Seventh Street and two electric lights in the Eleventh Ward funded from next year’s appropriation.
In Harrisburg the struggle over the senatorial contest closes with ex Senator Quay poised for election. Representative Connell reports insurgents and Fusion broken, with six Democrats ready to back Quay and potential support from northeast counties. Connell keeps his own bid for the United States Senate at bay, affirming he remains Quay’s ally.
The Scranton poor board votes on annual reorganization this afternoon electing a president secretary treasurer tax collector Hillside Home superintendent physician and solicitor. Current chairman Reese G Brooks is likely reelected and secretary C J Gillespie may also return. Farr declines treasurer race with two candidates Vernoy and Date. Beemer and Dr Strang to stay in posts. Scrage faces no opposition.
Jacob Engle the 11 year old son of Peter Engle of 025 Meadow avenue was found unconscious in the woods near Lake Scranton after wandering with only a thin night robe. His toes are badly cut from the trek, and doctors fear amputation may be needed. He cannot explain his nighttime wanderings and recalls only a bare foot stroll to Dutch Hollow.
The funeral for the late Walter FE Moyer was held yesterday afternoon at his parents’ home 292 Franklin Avenue. Schiller lodge Free and Accepted Masons and the Nay Ang Hose Company and drum corps attended. Rev David Spencer conducted the service. pallbearers were from the Masonic lodge. Interment followed at Dunmore cemetery. The Spencer Business College placed three students in positions yesterday amid strong demand and short supply.
County records disclose Lackawanna County residents paid 1,268,082.00 for all taxes in 1900 with 893,173.16 contributed from Scranton. Miss Josephine Bennett sues J W Guernsey. Chief Clerk W G Daniels sent to Harrisburg a tax-collection statement.
Mian Josephine Bennett files a civil action against J. W. Guernsey seeking 10000 in damages. She claims arrest for perjury on May 4 1900 based on sworn testimony in favor of M. W. Guernsey against J. W. Guernsey, with a verdict of not guilty at October sessions and alleged harm to her reputation. Attorney I H Burns represents Bennett.
A jury viewed the estate of Patrick Kearney deceased to appraise value and determine heirs’ shares under the will. James A. Kearney filed the petition for appraisement. Sheriff Pryor appointed jurors John J. Durkin John Morris W O Daniels A Thompson E J Swartz and W F Johns. The estate value is about 25000 with six heirs.
The entered bail yesterday before judges included Charles Skodick charged with assault and battery with surety from M. J. Tarts. Also John Btlerick charged with assault and battery with surety from M. J. Harris. Thomas Crofton as surety for a separate case amounting to 2200 with John F. Meagher as surety. Alex Cook charged with assault and battery with Way Eskie Wellpolla as prosecutor and 800 with Michael Teak as surety.
The annual internal revenue collections reported by Collector Penman and deputies totaled 1 902 500 58 for the year, with monthly figures ranging from 113 340 26 in February to 268 906 00 in June. December totals show diverse stamps and taxes pushing the month’s sum to 139 019 69, reflecting broader fiscal activity. The 1899 year closings note a net annual increase of 99 411 56 from the prior year.
A delightful ten pin party was hosted last night at the Richmond hill home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Richmond by Miss Lola Tracy. Attending were Misses Dakes of Philadelphia, Gertrude Coursen, Margaretta Belin, Elisabeth Blaiy, Grace Law, Mary Dickson, Walter Coursen, Edgar Connell, John Blair, Gardner Plumley and Frank Law.
Exclusive Wire from The Aspotated Press Denver reports Norther Coal officials warn that men may be imported to work mines if the miners strike lasts a few more days. President Cannon says a coal famine is imminent in Denver with no prospect of supply.
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