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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1901
Page
8
Hazy dunes recorded yesterday January 21 with low temperatures around 25 degrees. Light winds and a 4 percent precipitation range noted. The report highlights a two hour afternoon period ending around 2 p.m.
A fragmented wire service style summary notes multiple funeral attendances and hospital news. Zehnder family attends sister in Berwick. Amanda Miller of Detroit visits. J J Miller, master painter, tied to local events. Scranton teachers and officials mentioned with hospital care and memorials.
A dispatch from Scranton reports the International Association of Machinists approving a public letter urging newspapers to publish their aims. The group says they seek a nine hour day and oppose general strikes while offering cooperation to employers under organized leadership to avoid warfare and labor unrest. The letter frames a stance against misinformation about their plans.
A letter from the Keetrie City Lodge No 60 International Association of Machinists denounces strikes caused by employer practices and calls for fair treatment of workers. It argues standards of manual labor are rising, urges restraint from newspapers, and urges openness to investigation while reaffirming dedication to national prosperity under leadership. The message is signed by President Humphrey H. Campbell and Recording Secretary Doney.
Frederick Marinell Scranton writes from January 1 praising Victoria and England in a republic context urging readers to value her reign. The note lauds her exemplary life and the global respect for Britain while expressing pride in a shared modern citizenry.
Ex-Communion Councilman Morris V Morris appeared before Alderman Fuller and posted 3500 bail for a hearing later. Bondsman Fred Durr arranged the bail. Simon Thomas also faced a perjury warrant and is recovering from grip. Bribery hearings possibly delayed as lawyers argue in common pleas courts while Municipal league activity targets speakeasies and Sunday sellers.
A well dressed man calling himself Frank Williams from Baltimore confessed to forging his wife’s name on a $50 postal money order and turning himself in at Scranton police headquarters. Alderman Kasson arraigned him. the man claimed to be Ben George, a former Syracuse Herald editor, but Syracuse officials found the tale unlikely.
A misrepresentation of Mr. W. E. Gilhool led to patronage of his carriage works, deemed unfair by the Carriage and Wagon Workers' union. The parties report the differences with the union resolved and claim to support organized labor. Signed by J. W. Danner president, J. C. Buck secretary, William Wasman treasurer.
During the present cold and grip season one hundred fifty one thousand and two hundred boxes of laxative Bromo Quinine have been purchased by Chicago wholesale drug houses Morriegon Plummer Co Fuller Fuller Lord Owen Co Hamiston Keeling Co Robert Blevensen Co and Peter Yea Bohaak Sons.
In the Second Ward Republicans faced a lively primary to nominate four council members for the enlarged common council. Vigilance committees met at Alderman Meyers’s office to canvass returns as disputes over Fifth District ballots led to a motion to throw out those results. Davis withdrew rather than risk contest, leaving Casterline and two others in the running as top vote-getters.
John J. Evans and Thomas WW Thomas were chosen last night as the Republican candidates for the two extra common councilmen allotted to the first ward under the second class city re apportionment. Six candidates contested a closely fought, spirited race. The results were as follows.
The Sixth ward Democrats caucussed yesterday afternoon and nominated John McGreevey of Fourth Street for common council under the second class city plan. The vote by district is recorded with totals for each district. William O'Malley and William Conway were also named in the proceedings with Conway nominated for register of voters in the First district.
In a late night meeting at the Phinney Engine House Republicans of the Thirteen ward nominated F. A. Sykes for additional common councilman with Sykes backed by the Jayne faction, Kirnreger received 90 votes, Tinkham presided, and Warner was secretary. Democrats of the Nineteenth ward caucused and named Joseph Rosar, Charles Graf and Julius Troy for common council. Election officers named for First and Third districts followed.
In the Eighteenth ward Michael H. Nolan was nominated by the Democrats for judge of election and John Clarke for inspector. The Republicans of the Sixth ward failed to hold a nominating caucus for a second class city proposition. Daniel Beynon announces himself as an Independent candidate for the office of registrar of voters in the Milindaise district of the Fifth ward.
Fire at 21 and 223 Madison Avenue badly damages the double frame building. Occupants Laula Francois and Roscon Conklin suffer heavy losses estimated between 1500 and 2000 dollars with limited insurance. Fire origin under investigation amid gas smell and overheated device. neighbors alerted by a doorbell ring, with Emin Hazlett witnessing and sounding the alarm.
The Caledonian banquet at Guoitieey lananet hall Friday marks the Burns anniversary with an 8 40 supper, speeches by Mayor Moir and others, and a Caledonian choir performing Scottish songs.
Rumor says John Zyolonkus of Johnson's patch is lost in the abandoned Johnson mine where he worked. He left home last Saturday for work and has not been seen. Officials are unsure if he was employed that day as search teams comb the mines. Some believe he never entered the mine and may have left the state.
The winter session of the Scranton archdeaconry opened with a service at St Luke's Church. Archdeacon Coxe Rev Harrington and Rev Radcliffe addressed the theme The Relationship of God to the Individual Man. Bishops and clergy attended. two sessions and a Women’s Auxiliary meeting scheduled today. a missionary meeting and reception tonight.
No arrears were reported yesterday in the burglary of A RR Raub's Jefferson Avenue home Sunday afternoon. Police continue work on a clue that may capture the culprits. Additional evidence suggests more than one thief with a discriminating tendency was involved, revealed while examining Willa Raub's room.
A brief notice from Michaelian Bros at 14 Washington Avenue announces the sale of bugs this month at the same prices they paid, inviting the public to buy now to gain their profits.
Reported thefts describe thieves drawing a Weide badge valued at twelve to fifteen dollars and an Eli's gold pin. A. R. P. Laub suggests a man who posed as a cripple asking alms last Monday may be involved. He was found on Kla ktece near the front door, suspected of trying to glimpse an impression of the residence.
The funeral for Calvin Seybolt was held from his late residence on Jefferson Avenue at 10:20 A.M. The services were led by Rev. Dr. McLeod of First Presbyterian and Dr. Robinson of Second Church. Pallbearers included Leander Hache, John Dever, Jacob Ace and Bert Michaels. honorary pallbearers were James Archbald, Austin Mair, Hampton Shiner, and William Silky. Interment followed at Forest All.
Shorty after the August explosion that wrecked Nos 420 and 422 Liuckawoonna avenue injuring at least twenty seven people Mayor Mol requested Plumbing Inspector Arthur C Monies to determine the cause. He reports the explosion resulted from wood tossed into a coal hole breaking an exposed gas pipe and a gas buildup near the cellar opening arcing to a lighted jet at the stairs.
A fast acting remedy claimed to cure colds without affecting the head or hearing. It promises speedy relief and a clear feeling, offered under the name Krange's Cold Cure at Matthews Bros.
Advertisement listing Steam Heating and Plumbing services by P. F. and M. T. Howley at 231 Wyoming Avenue offering boiler work and repairs with contact details.
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