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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
3
Charles C. Simimons of Great Bend yesterday filed no voluntary petition in bankruptcy with the U S court. His liabilities are 87 201 dollars.
Patrolman McMullen reported two cows grazing on the courthouse lawn last evening and had them impounded at Everett Livery where owners may recover by paying damages.
Congressman Connell reported from the pensions office that Cornelius W. Smith of Carbondale, a Civil War veteran, will receive a new pension of six dollars monthly dating from September 19M.
John Eaglish was found asleep drunk in Railroad alley near the Lackawanna rocks by Patrolmen George Jones and Potter. He was fined $10 and in default was committed.
In the United States courtroom at the government building the final evidence was presented yesterday in the city directory case Williams versus Smythe as the plaintiff’s side wrapped up its arguments.
Mike Riscow, described as a vicious prisoner, was arrested Tuesday night by Patrolman Neals for drunkenness and fighting at Penn Avenue and Mulberry Street. He remained unruly at the station and was fined $15 yesterday morning. failure to pay resulted in a twenty day jail term.
The first party of twelve from the Boys' Industrial association arrived Monday at 7 45 AM after a week of fishing boating bathing cross country trips baseball quoits checkers ballroom singing and stories. Eleven other boys left the city at o oclock for a week at camp enjoying a promising outing.
Today’s advertisement highlights Mears and Hagen with an eight day special on trading stamps. The promo emphasizes a limited run and potential savings for shoppers.
James Dean of Keyser Valley near Archbald was arrested by Constable Kohler and Special Officer Clifford on a warrant from his wife Caroline who said he assaulted her and drew a revolver. A broken revolver was found on him. He was arraigned before Alderman Howe and jailed in default of $300 bail. He has prior arrests.
Governor Stone and officials visit Camp Meade as the Thirteenth Regiment endures a long inspection in blazing sun. Col. Watres praises performance. Thirteenth shows strong line-of-battle moves while the Second battalion drills under Major Robling. C. Bon Dougherty reelected colonel of the Third brigade for five years.
A nearby call offers work for boys and girls aged 7 to 16 living within a mile of the court house. They can earn a year and a small prize by singing at Alfred Wooler's studio in Carter Building second door 64 Linden Street on Friday Saturday and Monday July 18 18 and 1. This has no connection with The Tribe One's Educational Contest.
The article details upcoming regimental ceremonies with non-commissioned officers praised for the mess, plus the new regimental sergeant major Robert Vail and Third battalion sergeant major Charles Adams starting fresh duties. It notes Lieutenant Louie B. Carter nicknamed General and describes riders, guests, and a sunrise visit from Bertha and Leopold Ries in Baltimore.
Postal department issues instructions on redeeming spoiled or unserviceable cards. Whole postal cards with blemishes or treated by bending enameling or similar processes are not accepted. Unused halves of a split postal card count as a single card for redemption.
City Recorder W L Connell warns Hayes & Sons Cleveland bankers they must take the 285000 Scranton bonds or forfeit 3000 posted, promising to sell the bonds on their account if they refuse. Letter from Connell cites legal opinions supporting the issue’s legality and outlines steps to finalize sale in New York.
Ex-strikers from the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and Delaware and Hudson lines have begun underground tasks such as cleaning and timbering though they are not mining coal. Daily additions to reinstated workers occur while officials doubt any large returns before the strike ends. Board member Henry J. Collins notes no body rehires yet and warns against waiting for a fixed group to resume operations.
Scranton guests visit the camp as Adjutant Davis draws British officer comparisons. Bass Drummer Tighe sits in the guard house after a tent disturbance while the regimental band earns the nickname Thippy Hooligans. Inspector, Major Duval, and Sergeant Wellerman receive praise for appearances. Governor Stone aide Oakford visits, and Major Robling’s pink tea tradition lingers in mystery with a pink hue noted.
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