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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1901
Page
8
At a Saturday session in Harrisburg the council committee debated the Muehlbronner “ripper” bill. Key amendments were debated, including mayoral powers and city officer appointments, with cross‑party disagreements and tentative compromises reached for future discussion.
The labor world reports collieries operating at full capacity and coal flowing to markets despite winter lows. Miners face scattered strikes while a central selling agency debate surfaces and rail lines expand with new intercontinental plans. The South sees steel demand rising as production links extend, with Crown Axle Co. naming officers and expanding capital.
A rough man visited the Duryea post office claiming to be a revenue inspector and demanded examination of mail. The woman clerk refused and he left promising to telegraph about a possible mistake and never returned. Authorities searched but found no trace of the man. a description was circulated. Weeks later a similar man demanded stamps in Lawrenceville and swindled money before disappearing.
Coroner Roberts held an inquest into the death of Mrs Melchire Rekler and her infant at Dalton. The jury returned that the mother died from puerperal fever after childbirth, with no medical attendance until shortly before death, and censured the husband for neglect. The infant died from inflammation. Jurors included Dr. Charles Zeller and others.
A story of a businessman plagued by stomach trouble and nervous irritability who, after trying various doctors, finds relief with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. He reports appetite, digestion, and sleep improve after a week, credits the remedy's aseptic pepsin and natural digestives, and notes wide pharmacist availability.
After the banquet a celebratory chase will occur while Bauer's orchestra performs a tailored musical program. Phia will set the historic time as women gain admission to the anniversary exercises. Hanley opens a new office at Broadway and Twenty eighth Street on May to enhance the Lackawanna’s city presence.
Joseph Beluch died instantly when struck by a Delaware and Hudson passenger train at the Cache Street crossing around 2 30 pm. The victim from 158 Reevanth Street suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead as investigators prepared to hold an inquest.
Advertises wide selection of new patterns at low prices. Promotes Sterling In laid Spoons and Forks and a large stock of Sterling Silver Spoons Forks Knives and Cased Goods suitable for wedding presents.
The Knights of Columbus will hold their third annual banquet and third anniversary entertainment in the club rooms on Washington avenue next Wednesday night. There will be many attendees and local participants expected.
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