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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1900
Page
7
The page records a jumble of events including funeral details for John Keralty, a police report about an arrest in a New York area case, council institute news for a Catholic group, a reported horse theft claim, and various street incidents in Scranton and surrounding areas with references to trains, elections, and public notices.
A laborer clearing the Cresco wreck yesterday afternoon suffered a fractured skull after being struck by a passing westbound train. He is unconscious at Moses Taylor Hospital. identity unknown, believed Polish. Train No 12 departed New York route later. all first class night trains rerouted. Brakeman Room, injured aboard the train, is recovering well.
Special committees of engineers conductors and trainmen met at Danmore with officials to work out a wage scale. They held several talks with President George Th Smith and reported no serious differences and a friendly tone. Workers seek a ten hour day with pay for overtime and expect approval.
The paper announces a weekly issue series titled Parts and the Fspotidden Illustrated. The publisher offers sixteen views per part for twenty consecutive weeks starting June 2 and promises coverage of the greatest exposition. Read the advertising columns for details.
Mr A N Noell of Asherville Kansas spent time doctoring a chronic diarrhoea with no relief and feared death. He obtained a bottle of Chamberlain's Colio Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and was permanently cured by it. For sale legal druggists Matthews Bros wholesale and retail agents. Smoke the Socono Cigars.
Rosenblauth Schwartz feud heats at Old Forge as a habeas corpus hearing before Judge Archbald reveals a missing prisoner Dulange. Officers arrest husband of Mrs Dulange for disorderly conduct. prisoner vanishes then surfaces in county jail after 36 hours. Attorney Loughran moves to sue officers for wrongful confinement.
Arguments heard before Judie Ednanis regarding Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad Co vs Tacknawanna School District over a $14,000 bond sale. Plaintiff claims debt limits and improper sale. defense challenges adequacy and details of bond issuance.
City solicitor dispute over who pays for maintenance along Mulberry Street paving hinges on a 5 year warrant against wear and tear. Burns asserts Vosburg misreads Meteger opinion and maintains maintenance costs fall under contractor obligations, not just initial construction.
Fragmentary report notes a sale conducted to the highest bidder and an individual named Edwards taking the paper and preparing a late decision. Further details are unreadable in the source material.
Edgar Webber filed for divorce yesterday with Attorney George W. Henle. He says four years ago Ma Weller became head after a brief courtship, and Honeyman his wife left him to live with relatives in Duryen, where she still resides. He asserts he gave her no reasonable cause to leave.
A fragmented obituary note honors Bert Hemecker a veteran of the Spanish American War. It mentions his service with the Fifteenth United States Infantry and reflects on his role as a pioneering disabled veteran in postwar records.
The administration of the estate of Johann Mig of Feranion is opened in probate court. Roelvtrar Korh is named by W. OT Tripp to oversee the process and estate matters.
Agatha sxitcings, eee UO a Scranton
Four prominent city councilmen told a Tribune writer that the fire department must be reorganized soon. They accuse subordinates of delaying ordinances and say the measures by Vaughan and others will be brought before the council next Thursday night for a vote. Chittenden, originator of the ordinance, expresses disappointment at the shelving but vows to present evidence of subordination and neglect and argues for immediate reform to a fully paid or fully volunteer force.
In a discussion cited by Judge Metzger, the court analyzes a seven year street repair clause in a general contract. The text suggests contractors may factor such guarantees into bids, potentially tying property holders to maintain streets at their own expense. The Harker Asphalt Company is noted to avoid contracts vulnerable to post decision invalidation, with a clear distinction drawn between guarantee and repurchase concepts.
The select council license committees did not convene yesterday as all members except Chairman Vaughan were absent. No action on the license ordinance was taken and a new meeting will be called early next week to consider the measure before Thursday.
A playful note touts an event titled Echriever's Congress of Babies describing a charming display of infants described as the cutest and snhenest. Readers are invited to look out for them at the operation.
A slate of newly chartered firms includes McAlchavive Way issued by the AAC Department. Lehigh and Kachawauna Toy Co. receives incorporation, with Geyldgliona and Wayne Powntyr as notable entities. Fryer is listed in the charter notices.
A local tease hints at an event from Hla Congress of Kabiet with plans for a debut appearance in Priranie. The notice signals another unexpected element in Schriever's schedule and raises curiosity about the upcoming program.
The notice mentions Steam Heating and Plumbing firm P. P. and M. T. Howley located at 21 Wyoming Avenue, with a reference to The Hotel Jermyn cigar at 100.
Fire at the Gurlew chain works in Mowkin Pennsylvania destroyed the facility this afternoon. An explosion released a plume of chemicals but no one was injured. The blaze occurred near Welock hit Lom 00,900 and caused extensive damage to machinery and buildings.
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