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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1901
Page
3
Fragmented notes describe Spanish War Veterans events and local meetings. Mentions Saturday gatherings on Penn Avenue, Sabbaity school plans, and church and civic activities. Includes unclear references to officials, elections, and community groups with several garbled names and locations.
The Florence Mission records recent donations and lists numerous contributors and items such as women's garments, sewing materials, food staples, and household goods. Contributions include cash gifts totaling $25 and various goods from individuals and local businesses, reflecting broad community support.
James Walsh, found trespassing on the Delaware Luckawitina and Wostert properties, was fined $5 by Alderman Millar after being filmed. He was with Charles Hemming, alleged to have entered and moved through guarded areas, Hemming later released without paying a $10 fine.
The Tribune will publish heading short letters of interest when accompanied by the writer’s name. The paper bears no responsibility for opinions expressed.
C D Menaming of Scranton thanks the police headquarters desk, Detective Seidman, Sheriff Schadt, Worden Simpson, and others for fair handling after a trespass charge and subsequent county jail stay. He also commends the New Jersey Central Lackawanna men and local tradesmen who supported him.
John Kelder of 221 Phelps Street and Frank Ward of Larch Street were injured when a small cannon they were preparing to salute July 4 exploded. Ward suffered facial and leg injuries and was treated at home, while Kelder’s injuries were more severe requiring hospital care and surgery on a shattered left hand and injured right hand.
An inquest into Joseph Minyne's death at Carlucci's stone yard found the death accidental. Testimony cited dangerous machinery and careless conduct by Mayze as factors in the fatal incident witnessed by investigators and a jury verdict rendered Saturday.
Heavy pumping at Glenwood, Powderly, Masfield, Jermyn and Caerhendile mines dominates operations. Large pumps run around the clock as idle miners and operators endure losses from flooded property. Four weeks in, with about two million gallons removed from Glenwood district alone, the water may take another fortnight to reach all areas.
Major Jotec WM Piety of the Thirteenth regiment retires after a long civil service career. Known as a leading figure in Grand Army circles, he is praised by colleagues and veterans at the National Goano of Penmylvenia headquarters.
The city treasurer redeemed $15,000 of a $45,000 city funding loan issue bearing 4 percent interest. $14,000 of the bonds remain outstanding. The treasurer also redeemed $40,000 of 1886 school board bonds at 4 percent, with the entire issue now redeemed.
Kobotekl Fam of 408 Rayman Court was jailed yesterday by Alderman Millar for thirty days in default of a $10 fine after assaulting his wife. Tuesday Kobotski faced desertion and non support charges. Wednesday night he turned his wife out after beating her.
George Kline of Plemouth an employee at the Avondile colliery fractured his clavicle in a fall of rock yesterday at a mine and was taken to Moses Taylor hospital. Lin of Thome Sarishua injured a leg and foot and received treatment at Moses Taylor. Edwandadale resident Critet and another miner at Woolward colliery suffered a foot injury after being run over and was admitted to Moses Taylor hospital.
The hearing on a rule to show cause why defendants should not be attached for contempt of court was interrupted. Rocky Glen Water Co of Akvine and partners accuse the opponents of defying a May 25 injunction by continuing work and erecting a derrick on the land.}`}
The Prober Asphalt Paving company through Wells and Torrey sues Scranton for BTAT on fifteen street improvement bonds. It alleges city negligence in collections, claiming bonds and interest at 6 percent are due on Vine Street Spruce Street Adams Avenue North Main and other avenues.
A civil action seeks 25000 dollars over the Fourth of July Pocono ice train wreck. The suit names the Delaware Jackawanna and Western Company as defendant and was recently instituted.
Attorneys Vosburg and Dawson yesterday applied to court for a charter for the Leggetts Creek Key Fund. The board of directors includes Sue Williams Michael Neary Fred W Noeldy James F E Davis and John Ta U Lene. Anphestion made by A W Bertholf for a charter for the Society Trudanelena Montenegro Pee ne Itralina of Thrown. It is an auxiliary benevolent fraternal organization.
A damaged OCR fragment lists multiple unreadable names and several street addresses including Summit Avenue Mowhe and North Main Avenue Casper Viweie. Readers are warned that the text is incomplete and may omit key details.
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Relief came late as reports list additional heat related fatalities. Walter Jones and others from local addresses died as heat intensified. A baker from Serantana street and a shipping clerk at Me Joe Bros warehouse collapsed at work. A brief downpour cooled the day but the heat returned by afternoon, with temperatures peaking near 96 in the street before dropping and the air remaining heavy.
Hope to Strike Oil reports a charter ban for the Northeastern Consolvania Oil company. At a stockholders meeting at the Allen house officers were elected: President W. W. Wood Vice President M. W. Allen Treasurer Perry A. Clark Secretary W. H. H. Dimmick Directors include Wood Allen Dimmunink Clark Medland Curtis Weaver Farnham. The derrice has been erected and the company is content of securing oil.
Exclusive wire reports heavy fighting near Manila between Batto Tim and followers and Datto Sohynan's forces. Both sides suffer casualties as a two day engagement unfolds east of Zamboanga Mindanao. The conflict stems from a power struggle with Mindanao sultanate factions and an American influence disputing recognition.
The piece notes a quiet Fourth in Scranton with no parades or grand public events. Ancient Order of Britons plans a Mountain Park excursion while ice cream firms M J Kelly J D Williams & Bre and Lackawanna Drice expect about 4200 gallons sold at $1.50 per gallon. City orders total around $8,000 in ice cream with home production adding more.
Judge A C Thompson of the United States court issued a temporary injunction restricting picketing patrolling and intimidation at the factories involved in the strike. The order bars entry to the premises interferes with employees and their families and limits threats to leave employment. A hearing for a permanent injunction is set for July 15 with business agent Schilling named in the injunction.
A tentative deal was announced ending the strike after negotiations between Chaimon Bowher of the strikers’ executive committee and President Baer of the railroad company. Workers were set to return to work Friday morning following the meeting and ratified terms.
Exclusive wire reports an armed robbery of a Northern express near Wagour Washington. The bandits opened the wagon and seized valuables before fleeing the scene. Police Chief ODonnell leads the pursuit as authorities describe the attack and ongoing manhunt.
Exclusive wire reports disturbing fears among officials about beggar activity aboard a steamer. The Associated Press notes authorities plan heightened security and passenger screening as the Deutschland arrives, aimed at preventing theft and disorder among travelers and crew.
A fragmented reminiscence describes a historic streetcar scene with a late night incident. A teller faces a hesitant fareman and a passenger who clashes with the operator, while the car creaks along and observers recall a tense exchange. The piece captures mood more than clear events.
Fragmented passage discusses John Allen and Senator Depew with political context and a controversial incident described in garbled terms. Details are obscured, but reference to a senior colleague and a troubling line suggests a crossover into a contested political moment. The text remains unclear about specifics.
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