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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1901

Page

4

Holy Trinity Lutheran Picnic Near Nay Aug falls

City notes report the Holy Trinity Lutheran church annual picnic at Nay Aug falls near Tuesday. Also mentions track rebuilding from West Lackawanna avenue to end of line by Scranton Railway company. May reference two marriages and a coroner's inquest deemed unnecessary for George Farting. Paydays listed for several coal mines and pay car routes.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Roberta George Farting Green Ridge

Special Prices on Desirable Ladies and Children Hosiery

Special prices advertise ladies white ribbed vests and mercerized vests in fine materials with descriptions of black stripes and drop-stitch hose. The ad mentions Misses black drop-stitch hose and boys and girls fast-black hose. The Famous Black Cat Hose by Mears & Hage is noted.

Thenanen Ae Mears & Hage

Linden Street Repairs Planned Next Week

Director of Public Works Roche arranges repairs and macadamization of West Linden street from Ninth Street to North Main Avenue. The Scranton Railway will lend the car with a stone crusher to aid the work, promising a substantial improvement in street conditions once completed.

Roche Linden Street Scranton Railway Company West Linden Street Ninth Street North Main Avenue

Fresh Home-Grown Vegetables from Pierce's Market

Ready to fill orders this morning with vegetables fresh from local gardens. Customers are urged to order early to ensure best selection and delivery. Clawsons Root Beer and Ginger Ale available. call or phone to place orders. Located at 110 to 114 Penn Avenue.

Pierce's Market Penn Avenue

Letters From The Tribune Opinions Page Policy

Under this heading brief letters of interest may be published when the writer's name accompanies them. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed in letters.

the Tribune

Editor Denies Forgery Claims Over Death Notices

Oblel Acranton Pa writes July 6 1901 defending himself against De Martino’s accusations. He says the signature on postal notices was printed without consent and asserts he acted to protect his rights as secretary. He denies involvement in burial decisions and rejects forgery charges while noting printer errors led to the dispute.

the Tribune Victor Emanuel Society Christopher Columbus Malin Church Association de Martine Buddy Martine Dunmore Bret Pame de Martino

Patrick O'Keefe Named Chief Agent for Illinois Central

Friends in Scranton learn Patrick O'Keefe is appointed chief special agent of the Illinois Central railroad with Chicago headquarters. He previously held the same post at the Lackawanna and resigned last January before touring Ireland and returning to Scranton briefly. George F. Murray is named assistant chief special agent. The appointments include supervision over the Ya noa and Mississippi Valley Railroad, operated by the S crooks Central system.

Scranton Patrick O'Keefe Lackawanna Railroad Illnois Central Railroad Chicago O'Keefe Ireland George FP. Murray Yanoa and Mississippi Valley Railroad Company Snots Central Railroad Company

Convention badge and plans for AFL meeting announced

Central Labor union committee prepares for the December AFL convention. A Keystone Badge sample likely to be adopted features a coal breaker and Federation emblem with a flag and the caption Twenty first Annual Convention of the American Federation of Labor. About 275 delegates are expected. Hotel Jordan may serve as headquarters with sessions at College Hall. Secretary Morrison will visit in about a month to arrange accommodations. President Samuel Gompers is reported to be recovering from a serious accident.

Committee of Central Labor Union American Federation of Labor oMeek Central Labor Union Keystone Badge Company Federation of Labor Morrison Federation Jormen College Hall George H. Gotler Arrangemente Committee Samuel Gompers

D L and W Board Make-Up for July 5 1901

Scranton report lists today’s board from the D L and W with a July 5 1901 Friday entry. Notable figures include East-8 g m FP Van Wormer 10 Pom and William Kitty among participants.

D., L. and Scranton Wild Cats East G m van Wormer William Kitty Wild Cat Fast PD. Wallace A m Wow. LaCave A. Om E. M. Malletty A. m T. Doudiean A.m Mc Carmody Ach. Rowe George Thomas FP. Hallett Jd. J. Costedo J. Hennigan Bishing Simmie Rte J. Frounfelker M. East Pushere A. Im Fo McDonnell Finnerty Moran Murphy Cpm Lamping A. Widener Pamenger Enginea Gaffners P. Singer Lattimer Stanton McGrovern Wild West T. J. Thompson M. RoseLane Ketchum C. Kingsley

Wild Cat and Many Runners Schedule Yet Unclear

A fragmented listing shows runners and times from early morning to evening across multiple names and places. The notice also states H. Gilligan will run J. Winters' crawl on No. 4 on July 5, leaving readers awaiting official updates.

H. Gilligan J. Winters’ Craw

Central Labor Union to Elect Officers Sunday

The Central Labor union will meet Sunday afternoon to elect officers. All Teamsters are urged to attend at Raub's hall on Wyoming avenue July 6 at 7 p m. A branch office is opened in the Arcade building serving as officer headquarters. Barney Fleig, national organizer for Brewery Workers, was in the city on brewery locals business. Dissensions in the Dunmore local led to its charter being removed and the local consolidating with Scranton.

Central Labor Union Teamsters’ Union Raub’ Hail Wyoming Avenue Accade Barney Fleig Wilkes-Barre Brewery Workers’ Union Scranton Dunmore Scranton Lodge

Drainage Complaint Against D L & W Railroad

Citizens allege the Delaware Lackawanna and Western drains water from Bloomsburg division tracks into Lucerne Street creating a persistent pool at Lucerne and Meridian. Director Roche notified the company and a meeting with division engineer J J Riegel is planned to discuss remedies.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Bloomsburg Luserne Street Lucerne Meridian Streets Roche J. J. Riegel

Green Run Controversy Highlights Dry Valley Run Naming

Testimony in the Rocky Glen case describes Green Run as Dry Valley Run with engineers contending the reservoir plans are impractical. Witnesses note creek flow is seasonal and maps use the Dry Valley Run name, while defense staff argue lines cross land under dubious charters. The hearing enters further cross examination as attorneys debate eminent domain and railroad company interlocks.

Rocky Glen Case Bay Dry Valley Run Rocky Glen JH. Tittenhouses Scranton and Northeastern Railroad Company Villa Creen Mogae Ne Alao A. BD. Blackinton Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Blackinton Green Run Joseph Donnell O'Brien & Martin Annette Reynold Miss Reynolds Wilkes-Barre Puittston

Next Adjutant Possible For First Battalion Unit

Lt Murphy, recently mustered from the Forty second volunteers, is favored to become adjutant of the First Battalion of the regiment with Lieut Coronel Stillwell’s approval. If Murphy declines, Sgt Major Bourke is seen as a strong alternative, while selection remains unsettled amid fresh recruits and brigade encampment preparations at Harrisburg.

Walter BE Ganeter Richmond Richard J. Bourke Naite Murphys Bourke

Attorney C A Battenhere initiates equity action

Attorney C A Battenhere filed equity proceedings yesterday on behalf of the plaintiff identified by initials Mich. The case seeks judicial relief under an equity claim, with details limited by the partial OCR text. Further particulars are not provided in the fragment.

C. A. Battenhere

Land contract dispute over Carbondale sale in paving action

Ael Collings of Jermyn sues to enforce specific performance of a land contract with Hyman Stone for Carbondale property. Joamen W. Cilligan bought the land on contract, paid part, then assigned to Collins who offers to pay the balance for a deed, but Btene allegedly repudiates the contract.

Ael Collings Jermyn Hyman Stone Carbondale Joamen W. Cilligan Stone Collins Btene

Austin Heights man released on bond in Rushnak killing case

John Dugas of Austin Heights, charged with killing Joseph Rushnak by clubbing, was released from jail yesterday by Judge Edwards. He posted a $7,500 bond with sureties John Sharak Andrew Ferda and Martin Szcze wrak.

John Dugas Austin Heights Joseph Rushnak Judge Edwards Honda John Sharak Andrew Ferda Martin Szcewrak

Weather Report Describes Warmer Day and Low Readings

The weather described as heavy and depressing with no high readings during the day. Temperatures reached ninety degrees around 5 40 PM and seventy one degrees at 5 AM with afternoon highs from 82 to 40 above.

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Child Ingests Carbolic Salve In Bib Ley Hometown

A Hungarian laborer John Donoxnaim’s young child at the Bib Ley swallowed carbolic salve yesterday. Ty Adam Stegner of Rendham treated the child and expects a full recovery.

John Donoxnaim Bibley Adam Stegner Rendham

City Assessors Discuss Fair Property Classification

Recorder Connell led a session with the Board of City Assessors and City Solicitor Watson to plan the 1897 assessment act implementation. They weighed a unified judgment approach against district division, aiming for accurate and equitable valuation across first class, suburban, and agricultural property and debated coal taxation provisions.

Connell Board of City Assessors W. L. Connell City Masescoras Therm Recomler Watson Aseessors Ethes Tke Offclole Pittebury Allegheny Allegheny Couity Mariner

San Diego Law Refashioned Enforcement Moves Halt

Exclusive wire reports Cape Man and Noodale Sin add to the fuices with District Attorney Cole ordering saloon closures. Supreme Court Justice Hendrickson says the San diar law must be reinforced as Mayor Millett and Police Chief Farrow relay orders to ensure compliance.

Presa Cape Cole Burvlay Manor Minoge Supreme Court Hendrickson Millett

Commissioner Evans Requests Farewell Message Before Canton Trip

Wy Clay Evans, commissioner of pensions, met with the president to urge a farewell before departing for Canton. He told Mr. McKinney that he had been taking steps related to the pension office and anticipated final actions.

Washington Wy Clay Evans Canton McKinney

Interview on pension claims and annual report timing

An official discussed inventorying all pension claims and preparing the annual report. He asked the president for instructions. the president did not suggest any new actions. The exchange was cordial and left the long-standing situation unchanged.

Ta m aq ua Execut ive s Charged In Brass Theft Case

Charles Shindel president of Tamaqua Manufacturing, Charlie Christ and Frank Schultz secretary and foreman of the same company were today held in 910,000 bail each on charges of receiving more than 6000 pounds of brass stolen from the Philadelphia and Heading Coal and Iron Company. Dietrich, jailed on the theft charges, acted as principal witness.

Tamaqua, Pa Charles Shindel Peat Thia Place Charlie Christ Frank Schultz Tamaqua Manufacturing Philadelphia Coal and Iron Company Shindel Tamaqua Manufacturing Company Ciriat Seiler Dietrich

Houston Oil Company Chartered in Texas

Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports a charter filed in Austin for the Houston Oil Company. Capitalization listed as $0,090,000. The company aims to compete with Standard Oil in Texas and in domestic and export trade.

Big Oil Company Associated Prea Howton Texas Austin Houston Oil Company Standard Hl Company Fire

Foulard Silks Featured In Century Fashion Line

Silks from Foulard capture late era elegance with muted sheen and refined drape. Designers emphasize lightweight weave and color palette suited for formal wear, aligning with regional retailers showcasing new textiles.

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