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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1902
Page
3
Alderman Kiowan united Arthur Mant and Bertha Scholl in marriage on Saturday in Scott township. Also reported serious injuries from a mine accident involving Claudes Kervicles of South Wyoming avenue at Lackawanna hospital, with a thigh fracture.
Hotelkeeper Thomas Johns of Providence drove to Olyphant to visit a friend leaving his horse and carriage in front of a house. The horse vanished, prompting a police report in Scranton and a description sent to authorities. The turnout was found in Archbald with three drunken men in charge who were arrested.
Health Officer W. P. Kennedy said the Dickson City smallpox scare has nearly ended with no new cases found and patients improving he expressed hope for full recovery of those affected.
A late night raid on 815 Vine Street led to capture of Charles and Kate Thiel and nine others, with all nine Colored detainees jailed for larceny. Several men faced magistrate Howe, including a drunk vagrant and a Tulian youth turned over by a boss. Police described a violent temperament case and a young immigrant suspect sent to the station.
Diet guidance discusses balancing meals to control appetite and energy expenditure. It emphasizes measuring portions, matching intake to activity level, avoiding overeating, and seeking medical advice for diet adjustments. The text mentions common terms and cautions against fad rules.
Mae Ompoon died after a lingering illness on Monday afternoon at age. She was the daughter of the late Crandall Thompson. Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Superintendent Lona Day received word from Binghamton that Edward Ingerian, sought for two boarding house thefts, was captured in his hometown. He had previously lied to boarders, fled with clothing and toilet articles, and spent four years in a reformitory. He will be brought here for trial.
Affidavits filed in court allege irregularities at Old Forge Republican caucus with claims of up to twenty votes per person and multiple alien ballots. Complainants John Mangan and Philip Swarta seek to set aside nominations for justice of the peace Anton Bianardi school directors William Repp James W Thornton councilmen William Jones Nicolé Gabriello auditor Domenico Luciano. Swartz challenged over thirty votes with no official response as 600 ballots were cast among 385 voters. Court set hearing for Thursday at 9:30 AM.
Governor Crane led Reed forces at the St Louis Republican convention in 186 and faced hotel refusals to admit two black delegates from Massachusetts. Crane calmly said he would buy a hotel to accommodate them, prompting hotel managers to relent and allow the delegates in.
Judge William J. Lewis died at his family home in Scranton after a ten week illness. Born in 1843 in Carbondale, he served in the 177th Pennsylvania Infantry and held multiple public roles including sheriff, judge, and bank president. A devout Presbyterian, he was active with Providence Church, Grand Army of the Republic, and various local organizations. He leaves his wife Cassandra Blogs and children W. J. Lewis Jr Anja Powell and Walford Lewis.
The article profiles Judge J C Newcomb as a cautious, unflappable jurist and details Rev Thomas J Conaty of Worcester among influential Catholic leaders. It notes Conaty’s long service in education and church projects, and mentions Colonel Philip Simmons’s return to law practice and political ties with James Connell’s Pennsylvania circle.
A nostalgic account traces Daguerre’s discovery and the rise of photography, highlighting women’s pivotal roles from Draper and Wheatear to Milas and Winthrop. It lauds early pioneers, the growth of portraiture, and Rochester’s famed industry transforming a new art into a livelihood worldwide.
George B. Stanton tax collector for Throop is jailed on embezzlement charges after arrest at the urging of bondsmen. He is held on 2000 bail and denies misappropriation while a court hearing on the bond issue and office papers is set for next week.
Frank Kerneskey a laborer at the Diamond colliery suffered a broken right leg just above the ankle from a roof fall Saturday. He was taken to Moses Taylor hospital where the fracture was set.
Andrew Hefles of South Scranton was held to bail by Alderman Karson on a perjury charge preferred by Stephen Howlat. The case was heard Saturday.
The Casaone Cassese brothers held a banquet at the Flame hotel with J Pints as chairman and P Bond and F Bran representing newspapers. Attendees included Tartaglia Zanoner Barosa Rosnati Papi Sciosela Banuro Galliane Cuivel Ruscomane Villano Benard Tomnaggolli Callomaltones Zanthoner and Oblel from Wilkes Barre. After speeches the Cassese brothers thanked their staff for the honor.
The first Republican city committee meeting was held Saturday night to discuss campaign work. City Chairman C. E. Chittenden delivered an encouraging address urging volunteers to elect Evan R. Morris for city controller, a post described as of vast importance. Headquarters will open at once in the Central Republican club room.
Rev Thomas B Payne new All Souls Universalist pastor on Fine Street delivers sermon on mans eternal need of worship. He argues modern decency has not erased spiritual hunger and cites Universalist beliefs on God, Christ, salvation, and the universality of worship.
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