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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1901

Page

5

Notable Washington Reception Scheduled for February 5

The Wetile group and talents including Ralph J. Williams and Miss Anna Strickland perform in a staged Marco Antoinett, Pore and Thai Piper revue with Court Jester My H Puller. Hon. and Mrs. William Connell host guests and Miss Jessie Dimmick is introduced with a Washington society reception at Shoreham on February 5.

Mario Antoinett Pore My H Puller Ralph JD. Williams Anna Strickland Livethe Cure William Connell Jessie Dimmick Shoreham

Local Notes Include Resignations and Visits Across Town

The article records various community updates including Mr George Dow of Greenwood departing for a white hill visit, Hortense Robbon visiting Willwngiliw grandparents, and John V Warner of Green Widge visiting. It notes McThonald, ex superintendent of the New York and Queens County railroad, resigning to practice law in Scranton, and mentions his father W I McDonald, longtime engineer on the Delaware and Matan railroad. The text also references Missiles activity on the line between here and Nineveliard and McDonald’s career moves after Beranton Trail way.

Ee G. Bedgror George Dow Greenwood Buns Normal Sil Min Hortense Robbon Willwngiliw Min dJohn V. Warner Green Widge Kinorge VW McThonald New York and Queens County Railroad Long Island Veekday Scranton W. I. McDonald Delaware At Mateon Wilken Barre McDonald Beranton Trail Way Company Longland Queen's County Howell Cage Pranklin Howell Ie Mita Jennie Mowell Ingané Charles ". Pitcher John J. Lotta Samuel Pickens B. Merrill Edward J. Dean Hackemeack

Hat and Gent's Furnishing Firm Closed by Retirement

Alex Dunn retires after closing out stock of his popular hat and gent's furnishing store Saturday night. Hundreds who relied on Yunn’s for purchases found the shop dark, and the city and county regret the loss of a well known local business.

Alex Dunn Yunn

Jansen Freed on Bail After Fire That Killed Daughter

Frank Jansen was released on 1000 bail by Judge Kelly after a homemake fire on Proapoct Avenue killed his 7 year old daughter and left his wife and mother-in-law badly burned. The grand jury was told a lamp was thrown by Jansen igniting the blaze. Mrs Jansen’s condition improved mildly at Lackawanna hospital.

Frank Jansen Jell John PP. Kelly Jansen Proapoct Avenue M. W. Lewry Hholens Melly Mire Mc Donald Howe Kelly Lackawanna Hospital

Legal challenge to apportionment of city seats debated

City Solicitor Vorburg faces questions from the common council on whether the recent apportionment of additional city seats complies with the law. Democratic members expect the seating to be blocked by mandamus, while a minority explores contesting nomination certificates to prevent the February election results.

Vorburg City Common Council Milne

Barn Fire Destroys Upper Barn at Minooka Store Site

A Saturday night blaze severely damaged the upper part of the barn attached to the Minooka store of the William Connell company. Firefighters reported the fire discovered around 10 pm in the hay, with the cause unknown. Loss confined to hay and barn upper section.

William Con Rell Company

Excursions for Lake Lodore Resort Open for 1901 Booking

The Delaware and Hudson Company releases a brochure for the 1901 excursion season at Lake Lodore. It highlights a new depot, a grand dance pavilion, and the lake’s scenic five and a half miles. Booking is underway with district agent H. W. Crows handling dates and distribution through Delaware and Hudson ticket agents.

Delaware and Hudzon Company Lake Lodore H. W. Crows Delaware and Hudson Railroad Scranton Delaware and Hudson

Florida Limited of the Southern Railway Promises Speed and Comfort

The Florida Limited train from Broad Street Station Philadelphia departs at 5 16 p m daily except Sunday and travels to St Augustine arriving at 1 30 p m next day. A drawing room car detaches at Blackville South Carolina and continues to Aiken and Augusta Georgia. Charles L Hopkins District Passenger Agent will provide information.

Florida Limited Southern Railway Florida Bround Street Station Philadelphia St. Augustine Blackville, & C Aiken Augusta Charles L. Hopkins Soa Chestnut Street

Trolley Men Reach Compromise on Union Work Rule

A yearlong contract averts a strike as General Manager Silliman and the workers' committee secure a clause limiting union involvement in hiring. The deal allows nonunion workers with a 30 day window to join, preserves company need for sufficient staffing, and includes a codicil protecting neither side from adverse impact on operations. Keller is added to the union.

Koeller Geeley Silliman Clarke Oman Kellerint Seeley Comin Keeley Keller Clarke Wee Cleal Une Neuit Wes M. FL. Conry Wnd Ketler Company Ite P. J. Shea Walter E. Evans Fred Surine George Kaeler Michael Barrett

Cigar Prices Include Key West and Porto Rico Selections

An itemized price list shows cigars available at Coursen's and the Club House shop. Key West Conchas priced at 5 cents each, 4.00 per hundred. Sweet Violette six for a given age, 2.00 per box. Porto Rico six for a5e. Club House Special box, Sweet Belle per box. La Rita 50 for 2.50.

Coursen's Key West Porto Rico Key West Cigars la Rita

Spring Inspection Schedule for Third Brigade Pennsylvanian Guard

Major W. 3. Millar, inspector for the Third Brigade National Guard of Pennsylvania, issues a spring inspection timetable listing multiple companies and dates across towns including Scranton, Wilkes Barre, Lancaster, Reading, and more, with calls from March to May for unit readiness. The roster names many units and locales in a dense sequence of march and april appointments.

W. 3. Millar Third Brigade National Guard of Pennsylvania

Howell Case Hearings Question Miss Howell's Sanity

Dr. Ackerman Dr. Leet and Dr. Heermans testified Miss Howell suffers chorea and irrational moments, questioning her fitness to manage her affairs. Franklin Howell seeks to prove guardianship as trial before Commissioner Pitcher adjourned.

J. L. F. Ackerman N. Y. Leet E. A. Heermans AL Heermans Misa Howell Howell Hier Lince Franklin Howell Trowell Heerman Torrey Mr. Newcomb Pitcher Miss Howell Mrs. Dean Lyceum

LeachuWenna Railroad Expands Dining on Through Trains

The LeachuWenna Railroad plans enhanced dining on through New York to Plymouth expresses. Starting January 23, New York 4 p m departure will feature a vestibuled buffet drawing room parlor car with dinner ahead of Plymouth. Plymouth 7 05 a m train will receive similar service. A dedicated waiter will serve the buffet car and parlor car patrons.

LeachuWenna Ths Hoboken Terminal New York Plymouth Vila Beranton

Prices mark Cyclone Mining gear as city’s lowest

Prices listed for Cyclone Mining Machines and related bits and accessories show historically low rates in the city. Items include Best Steel Mining Scoops at 2.00, various bits and braces, machine handles, center and side bits, wedges, and Dove Tail Bits offered at fractions of a dollar. The ad emphasizes value on Cyclone Thread Bars and complete sets.

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Officer Malott Injured While Quelling Lithuanian Wedding Riot

Special Officer John Malott, escorting a prisoner near North End Station early yesterday, slipped on a step and broke his right leg while facing a crowd of Lithuanians at a Thompson Street wedding. He fought the mob with a club as it grew violent, drew his revolver, and was aided by Firehouse and Lackawanna Hospital Ambulance staff.

John Malott North End Malott Thompson Street Hull Stenca Mulott Hineelf Emil Thutwe Jook Heteli Fee Lithuaniaia Oblesy Ningart Hose Company Lackawanna Hospital

Anthracite Coal Trade Holds Steady On Winter Demand

The anthracite coal trade remains substantially unchanged with strong market demand. Prices and output are high as labor and transportation issues limit January production, though December totals surpassed 6.07 million tons. Weather has been favorable and all branches report cheerful, active employment.

Philadelphia Ite Anthracite Industes Coa

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