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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1901
Page
4
A garbled city notes page reports multiple incidents including a fatal gas-related death and injuries at several workplaces. It mentions mourners, funeral arrangements, and a memorial service at a local church, with city authorities planning a public view and police involvement.
In our hosiery department the store lists various ladies and girls garments including silk ribbon trimmed vests Lisle knit pieces and mercerized vests. The selection covers black drop-stitch, fancy home wear and grenadine striped options as well as lightweight trim and fine cord features with prices around two dollars to five dollars.
G F Whittemore of Delaware Street was thrown from a bicycle while riding from Fairview toward Ashby on Wilkes Barre Mountain. He was found unconscious beside the road, with a bloodied cloth and helmet, and suffered a concussion and cuts. He was taken to his home afterward and listed in serious condition.
The Anthrailtes of the West Side challenge Dunker Masher to a game Saturday on the Milena Line ground. Captain David Joines leads the Anthrsiitis who challenge any team in the city to a gate of ball for Friday with a five served bite.
The delinquent city and school taxes for year 1900 may be paid at the City Treasurer's office. A 3 percent penalty was added September 1, and an additional 1 percent per month accrues thereafter until payment. J. Robinson is City Treasurer.
Steam heating and plumbing services advertised by P. F. and M. T. Howley at 231 Wyoming Avenue offer smoke and cigar related products for customers in the Pocono area.
First Lieutenant Thomas P. Murphy of Company F Forty-seventh United States Volunteers comes home to report two years of action in the Philippines. He recalls skirmishes, trench fighting, and a major engagement at Lagaep and Daraga, noting American success and bright prospects for the islands under U.S. rule. The Knights of Columbus plan a reception for Murphy on Monday night.
The document records a sworn denial by Hull regarding the crime of Mar Cri Edwit Schoonover. Hull contests all facts presented at hearings and claims the narrative includes false accusal and misrepresentations.
The city seeks bids for a S100 block park bond as it debates legality under the two percent debt limit. Reading of the viaduct ruling shows current debt at $487,000 with two percent cap exceeded by $119, and officials warn park improvements and bonds may be unpayable if the issue is found invalid. The new sinking fund commission is to manage the park project pending resolution.
The midsummer session opens July 27 with three major appeals from Lackawanna County. W H Lewie versus Lackawanna County examines county fee or salary entitlements. Korhler versus Boranton concerns the bulk system of assessment levies. Keller versus Foranton questions city authority to build the West Lackawanna Avenue Viaduct without voter authorization.
Edward K. Jermyn Andrew Kennedy G Robert Campbell Henry W Evans and Edward James Jr seek a charter for the Glasgow Coal and Coke Company to be filed with the governor on August 5. Jermyn serves as president and John Schelley is secretary treasurer. The plant operates in western Pennsylvania’s soft coal region.
An old advertisement promotes Krausé Headache medicine claiming fast relief from headaches. It pledges a simple purchase at druggists and hints at universal effectiveness, urging immediate consumer action despite lacking verifiable details.
Steve Vahaly faced five counts of threatening workers for Allie-Chilmens at Pena vente works. Alderman Kowe set bail at 31 400 after witnesses testified Vahaly threatened four workers on routes to their jobs and a fifth at his home on July 7. Superintendent McClawen arranged warrants and attended the hearing as Vahaly posted 200 bail per case.
The body of Corporal James Duddy arrived in the city yesterday morning from the Taal river incident in the Philippines. He served with Company A of the Thirteenth Regiment before joining the United States volunteer service. The funeral, at 3 p.m. Sunday, will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Minooka, with interment in Minooka Cemetery.
Ten miners rode a slope at Riverside mine Peekville despite orders. A coupling broke at dawn sending a loaded train at high speed down a fourteen degree grade. David Preciliia died from a fractured skull and Lasarue Semoiloux was gravely injured. four others faced injuries while four escaped with only scratches. A stationary empty car blocked the runaway, saving many lives.
Nellie Martin fined 40 percent for street walking. Martin Balis and Adwane Whitney arrested for fighting by Tatralman Gergmell, each fined. Thehman Morphs committed to county jail for ninety days on a wax charge. Alcohol and contraband found during a delivery dispute. Several fined or detained for minor offenses as the court met yesterday.
Partial OCR lists addresses and street names including Van Buren Avenue Macy Wathing Waphhurn Street Willam Mo Murphy Kinabeth Street with unclear context or actions. No events or entities beyond street identifiers are clearly defined in the fragment.
Fragmentary text shows names Teresa Slattery and Mintel Sweeney linked to a local notice. Limited details point to a procedural public matter around a person and address. No dates or official actions are clearly legible.
A personal reminiscence outlines a social visit in which superstition about salting cards arises. The narrator recounts a late Sunday arrival, playful misreads, a search for a missing pack, and a plan to salt the cards after a discussion about a university affiliation and a mystery woman.
A fragmentary note mentions Thvier-Tiyeh's new work titled A Chfeast Woman's Love Letters. The text hints at parvol Vattu Pegee Pour and Howat as settings or influences in a novel about suicide, with public reception noted. The wording is uncertain but centers on a forthcoming literary piece and its title.
Classified listing markets silk umbrellas with push attachments priced 1.25 to 5.00, plus twill silk and black umbrellas. It also advertises white lace insertions, lace collars, linen trims, featherweight collar forms, sewing machine oil, pearl buttons, ribbons, and velvet ribbons in multiple small items and prices.
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