Conference Aims to Settle Mining Labor Disputes Today
Arrangements are made for a conference today between operators en ploves and officials of the United Mine Workers to resolve differences. Pay days are noted for several mines including Delaware Lackawanna and Western holdings and others behind Pittston and Plymouth. Warrants were issued for Kate Mulhern and Mrs Feeney for keeping a disorderly house in Dunn's Patch. Special church meetings with Rev N G Sage commence January 12 with a schedule of sermons through January 31 led by Rev L L Lewis and Rev James P Tillinghamast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mines Worker
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Diamond
Manville
Sterrenilna
Pittston, Kingaton
Plymouth
Delaware and Hudson Company
Eddy Creek
Olyphant
Millar
Kate Mulhern
Feeney
Dia Orderly Houw
Dunn's Patch
South
Washington Avenue
William H. Wisher
Universalist Church
Pine Street
Adama
Jefferson Avenues
N. G. Sage
Inquest Into Death of Davis at Dewy Hotel
Coroner Robets heard two witnesses Frank Kelley bartender and Harry Hess spectator. They described ex-pugilist Harry Davis killed by Barnatto Papa Italian barber who fatally gashed his throat with a razor after a scuffle in the Dewy hotel barroom last Friday night. Jury verdict: Davis died from a neck wound inflicted by Papa. Jurors included Lt John Davis and doctors A J Winebrake W A Paine and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robets
Dewy Hotel
Harry Davis
Barnatto Papa
Frank Kelley
Harry Hess
Tribune
Davis
Papa
The
John Davis
A. J. Winebrake
T. Qwen Charles
W. A. Paine
John J. Kauffman
G. A. Williams
Busy Day in the Courts Opens 1901 Term
The first regular term of 1901 opened with Judges Archbald Edwards and Kelly on the bench. Commissions for Judge Kelly and Sheriff Schadt were read and approved along with the appointment of W A Phillips as county detective. The grand jury was sworn, constables returns received, and an equity session began as a large batch of opinions and orders were handed down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Christmas
R.W. Archbald
H. M. Edwards
John P. Kelly
Kelly
Schadt
Williams
W. A. Phillips
Lewis
W. H. Jessup
Archhbald
Equity Court
Scranton Grand Jury Urged to Probe Municipal Corruption
Judge Archibald urged the grand jury to investigate Scranton municipal affairs and indict any warranted by evidence. He warned against fear or prejudice and noted transcripts from magistrates needing review. The jury, led by W. B. Lewin as district attorney, will pursue the matter with county commissioners asked for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archhbald
Scranton
W. BR. Lewin
Constable Reports Speakeasy Case in Eleventh Ward
Constable Woelkers of the Eleventh ward reported Mrs. David Miller for keeping a speakeasy and said he was directed to report the place by Mrs. Amelia Hokelkamp. Judge Archbald rebuked constables for underreporting speakeasies in other wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woelkers
David Miller
Amelia Hokelkamp
J. C. Moran
Twelfth Ward
Archbald
Equity Court session hears bond challenge by railroad
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad sues Thomas King and others to upset a $14 000 Lackawanna township school bond issue. Major Everett Warren for the plaintiff asks for continuance citing a list issue. decision reserved for today. Several cases continued or noted open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equity
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Thomas King
Lackawanna Township
Everett Warren
Winton Coal Company, Ltd
Dolph Coal Company
B. 8. Robinson
Michael J. Gerrity
City Notes Meeting and Local Updates
The Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets this afternoon at 3 in Guernees's hall. A Providence Green Ridge trolley collision at Venn avenue and Carbon damaged both cars. Secretary W. W. Adar will address the Rescue Mission at the Rearne mission tonight. Dr Bateson speaks on Medical Myths at Morell hall Green Ridge. admission free. Beranton Camp will install officers tonight in Woodworkers of America. William Perry runs for select council in Thirteenth ward to fill the Tidstone vacancy. Only two Republicans filed for alderman in Fifteenth ward: Milion Vetter and Joseph Kline. Marty Davis funeral at 2 from Tio Schnell court, Wardburn Street Cemetery. National Organizer Fred Dutcher says Mount Pleasant and Oxford mill strikes will be settled and workers return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dutcher
Mount Pleasant
Oxford Milnes
Power of God Talks At Second Presbyterian Then Cross Topic
Rev E Hurlburt spoke at the Second Presbyterian Church yesterday on The Power of God with Bible study at 4 and a sermon on Development of the Power by the Spirit. He warned against blind faith and urged against believing lies in the era of apostasy. Tonight’s service promises intense interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Hurlburt
Second Presbyterian Church
God
Felock
Muriburt
al- Tas
Letters From the People Note Tribune Policy
Under this heading brief reader letters appear when accompanied by the writer’s name The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions here expressed and reserves space for submissions from readers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Mission fund shortfall threatens next year’s work
A letter from W. Plumley, secretary in Scranton, reports ongoing unpaid work for the Menewe mission. He notes deficits for 1900 and 1901 and appeals for immediate help from old and new supporters to maintain operations and keep doors open. The letter acknowledges generous gifts but warns problems remain unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menewe Mmion
Plumiey
Hospital Notes Highlight Local Injuries From Industry Incidents
Bull Wisler of Penn avenue was injured after falling into a pit at the Lackawanna round house and taken to Moora Saylor hospital with fractured ribs. Richard Gallagher of Little England was treated at Lackawanna hospital for a damaged left leg after being run over by a car at Manville mine. Frank McGinty of Leserne street, a door tender at Myde Park, injured his heel in a mine incident and was taken to Moses Taylor hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull Wisler
Penn Avenue
Moora ‘Saylor Hospital
Lackawanna Round House
Richard Gallagher
Little England
Lackawanna Hospital
Gallagher
Manville
Frank McGinty
Leserne Atreet
Myde Park
Moses Teylor Hospital
Alleed Neittleton Removal Sale
Alleed Neittleton announces a removal sale with various items listed. The notice is sparse and includes limited details about dates and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleed Neittleton
Bhoes
Coe Fourth
Relee
Judge Grants Divorces In Three Local Cases
Judge John P. Kelly issued divorces in Samuel M. Lewis vs Carrie Lewis Annie Davis vs James Davis and Sarah J. Boland vs John P. Boland. Lewis cites desertion after a March 7 1895 Philadelphia wedding. Boland case rests on cruelty. Davis case ends after desertion to Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Kelly
Samuel M. Lewis
Carrie Lewis
Annie Davis
James Davis
Sarah J. Boland
John P. Boland
Lewis
Henry F. Lee
Mariners’ Church
Philadelphia
Bullivan
Easy Street
Buffalo
Davis
W. R. Cochrane
Oli Forge
Wales
N. W. Warner
Dunmore
Court approves supplemental bill in West Ridge Coal suit
In West Ridge Coal company versus C. S. Von Storch et al a supplemental bill is allowed and Elk Hill Coal and Iron company is added as a plaintiff seeking relief from minimum royalty due to leased veins found faulty described as pinch eat The libel in the divorce case Myra Pase versus William Pase is amended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ridge Coal Company
C. 5
Legal Notices And Court Rules In Multiple Civil Actions
The court continued the injunction in the New York Ontario and Western vs Northern Coal and Iron case to March 1, 1901. A rule to show cause was granted in the Freeman Leach vs Gumner case regarding funds from a defendant estate sale. Alex Schlanta vs Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance seeks a copy of the policy. Langcliffe Coal co. vs New York Susquehanna and Western Coal co. hearing set for February 4, 1901. Judgment opened for Anna Bocott. in FE Newcomb trustee vs Scott and Beale and Foster vs Reese, lease judgment opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, Ontario and Western Company
Northern Coal and Iron Company
Wnth
Freeman Leach
Fred Gumner
Alex, Schlanta
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Langcliffe Coal Company, Limited
New York, Susquehanna and Western Coal Company
Anna Bocott
Newcomb
Scott and
Beale
Foster
Reese
Dunmore Second District Sewer Report Confirmed
The report by Rh A Zimmerman William J Jeffries and W F OBrien was court confirmed conditionally for the Dunmore sewer project. Total cost 23464.02 dollars. Thirty miles long with 182 basins 800 manholes and 100 lamp holes. It spans most of Dunmore borough and is the county's largest sewer project. It starts at Gibbons hotel on Sporthill and drains into the Fourth district main sewer in Scranton near Boles Wheel works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rh. A. Zimmerman
William J. Jeffries
W. F. O'Brien
Dunmore
Dunmore Borough
Lackawanna County
Gibbons’ Hotel
Sporthill
Fourth District
Scranton
Boles Wheel
Court House News Notes Charter Grants And Appointments
A charter was granted yesterday for the Order of Pathior St. Nicholas Cadotworers and for the Benevolent Society of Northern Italiana with Ferdinand Arigoni Emilio Morisini and Luigi Gartdola as directors. Joseph Watuh and Charles Behumaker were appointed overseers of today’s Sixth ward special election. Warren Howey, convicted of assault and battery, was fined and costs after sentencing. Walter B. Christmas of Providence was named auditor of the Scranton poor district for a three year term by Judge Archbald. Felix Varo of Ol Forge filed for a liquor license as the year’s first applicant after being refused last year. Attorney P F Loughran sued Delaware and Venetian company for 118 dollars for a burned hay car on an isolated switch at Avoca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Pathior St. Nicholas Cadotworers
Beneficial Society of Northern Italiana
Ferdinand Arigoni
Emilio Morisini
Luigi Gardollao
Joseph 3. Watuh
Charles Behumaker
Warren Howey
M. P. Cawley
A. Fr. Gilespiy
Walter B. Christmas
Providence
Yeeterlay
Archbald
Kmeel
Scranton
Felix Varoe
Ol Forge
Pf, Loughran
TL Montgomery & Co
Delaware and Videon Company
Avoca
Scranton Railway Announces End of Free Transport and Transfers
The Scranton Railway Company announces changes due to wage increases for conductors and motormen. After January 7, 1901 no complimentary passes or free tickets except under contracts will be issued. outstanding pass books expire. After January 15, 1901 transfers will be abolished. no transfers to connecting lines will be issued. The public is asked to approve and understand the changes. By Frank Kliman Jr., General Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Tte
Jury overzealous viewing scene prompts new trial
Judge John P. Kelly granted a new trial in the case of J Wolf against Scranton Railway after jurors, during a dinner break, visited the accident scene without permission. The court refused judgment non obstante veredicto but found juror misconduct sufficient for a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Kelly
J. Wolfaung
Scranton Railway Company
Kelly
Penn Avenue
SSB
Emerick
Day
Jurors Improperly Visited Accident Scene Prompting New Trial
Depositions show after dinner the jury toured the accident site without court permission. Foreman voiced desire to locate the scene and jurors walked the street for measurements. Court found misconduct likely prejudicial and granted a new trial.
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Tgs
California
Fie Syaor Co
Fia Syrxvor Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
W. C
Lackawanna Ogi
H. B. Ware
Wiilama
Session of Equity Court
Central Woman's Christian Tempersteo Union
Guernees
Providenon
Green Ridge
Venn Avenue
Carbon
W. W. Adar
Cateson
Dr. Bateson
Morell Hall
Beranton Camp
Woodown
America
William Perry
Klincelid Bie
AL H. Tidstone
Alder
W. E. Davis
Milion Vetter
Joseph Kline
North Jersey and
Pocono Nourtab Lin Co
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Obolen
Newark
Py Crenn
MR. Hurlburt
Ediver of
Hospital Notes
Charlén Hireell
Edward Court
Stephen
Ernuchocksora
Kate Vellotahi
John Stanifoly
Wiladislaw Ruckonoviech
Ter Horton
Julia Maloney
Srette
Hastings
N. Nook
Charles J. Cordier
Meadow Avenue
Heer
Renee May
Brick Avenue
Kate Zabachutl
Court House News Notes
Edwards
Cornelius Smith
Upstar
Ihcus
Ency. of Law
Mears & Hagen
Lackawanna Avenue
Crina Yall
Geo. V. Millar & Co
Wromine Avenue
Océ
Malinions
Dr. Reyer
Schimpff
Mercereau & Connell
Diamonds
Coal Exchange
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Ars
Scranton Carpet & Furniture Co
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