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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1901
Page
3
Scranton correspondence school officials listed include T. J. Foster as president Elmer W. Gayall as treasurer R. J. Foster and Stanley Alien as vice president.
The report notes Governor WLOA appointed Frank Woodrall Winton to the county court. It describes Me Winton's path through local politics, prior roles, and the community reaction as the appointment becomes official. District residents and party members comment on the change and its potential impact on county governance.
A suit to challenge George S. Jenkins authority under the Muehlbronner act will be prepared. Attorney H C Reynolds represents Jenkins while A A Vosburg acts for the city. Proceedings focus on form of service and whether action should be in assumpsit versus private complaint.
A king plans to sue the city to settle both his eligibility to the office and his compensation in a single action. Another form of action would only address the tile to the office.
Judge Archbald presided as a court session opened with the city officials including Marshal Seguiarelial District Attorney Metartell in attendance. Attorneys Donovan and Miller were admitted to practice. petitions for learnings and bankruptcy filings were discussed with totals of liabilities and assets reported for several merchants and petitioners.
Director Wormser announces a new board to examine journeymen plumbers under the June 7 statute requiring licenses. The panel includes Dr W I, Athy, OA Menies, MP OO Mules, and Td Conners. Examinations will be held on the top floor of Elite Hall with a fee of 1 for master plumbers and 40 cents for journeymen.
Daniel Crane died at Stranton Private hospital after a fall from a free swing on Wyroming avenue and Pepny street. The seven year old died from head injuries sustained three weeks earlier. funeral arrangements are pending for his parents Mr and Mrs Crane of Coppieen Avenue.
The International Correspondence Schools Social Educational and Beneficial Association plans an excursion to Tarver's Lake this Saturday July 20. Trains depart from Delaware and Hudson Scranton at 7:10 and 7:60. Trolley arrangements from Wilkes-Barre to Harvey's Lake are organized to minimize delay and discomfort.
Special session called by President Humphrey Campbell for 10 o'clock this morning in Hulburt's Ball. All machinists are urged to attend.
The Linden Street synagogue congregation met last night to review by laws required by recent charter amendments. A proposed new temple was also discussed in an incidental manner.
Philadelphia court opinions reverse lower rulings in four Lackawanna County cases. Keller contests the West Lackawanna viaduct over D L W tracks sparking a judgment against the city. Levers fights sewer assessments. Merritt wins against Whitlock over land and debt. Lewis vs Lackawanna delays decision on county officer fees until October.
Mrs. Josephine Mott at Mott Haven near Packwill woke to intruders climbing walls. She fired two shots from a revolver, then warned others as burglars fled. She slept with the weapon under her pillow, praised as a model local incident prompting advice on defense.
Mark Beasley employed at the Nav Aug mine was caught between two cars yesterday afternoon and suffered a severe crush injury to his right leg. He was transported to Lackawanna hospital for treatment.
Mary Reed and her husband sue owner of the Razzle Dazzle ride for 620000 plus 2000 damages. The July 4 accident at Nay Aug park in Scranton left 60 to 70 riders scattered after the ride broke, Mary Reed severely injured and permanently damaged. The suit names owner James Croaby and charges negligence by maintenance and operation. Prothonotary Copeland records the filing.
An amicable settlement dissolves an injunction blocking the Pennsylvania Coal company from removing breaker and hoisting gear on the Schooley tract Exeter. The lease bars removal until all marketable coal is extracted. Plaintiffs, Schooley heirs, argued machinery removal violated the lease. Lawyers Jessup & Jessup for the plaintiff Willard Warren & Knapp for the defendant.
Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania see Allis Chalmers as successor to the Dickson Manufacturing Co a maker of stationary engines roilers mining machinery and pumps with operations in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
City Solleitie GM Watson approved contracts for city work in Scranton. Sidewalks in Seranton with Lo Puller and Curly Stoner. Sewer in Tenth Ward with T. T. Walsh & Coy. Sewers in Boranton with Donahoe & O'Boyle for Dodgetown and Bellevue.
Frank Barbarese of Lloyd Street, a laborer at a North Scranton mine, fell from a car while riding to a shaft. He was crushed against the side, suffered a bladder rupture, and died of shock shortly after being taken to Lackawanna Hospital.
Exclusive wire reports a robber hidden on the second floor of John White's home in Williamsport. Police searched the house with pistols drawn but found no one until a servant spotted a masked burglar emerging from a clothes closet on the seventh floor and he escaped into the lawn.
Referee H W Milholland awarded a verdict for the plaintiff in a damage suit over flooding on Main Street Old Forge caused by culvert blockage. Initial award of 2 dollars included family discomfort damages. later reduced on reconsideration to limit recovery to the plaintiff. M J Donahue represented the plaintiff and J E Watkins the defendant.
Norah Shean and Leroy Gilbert were arrested after an old colored man W. T. Robinson accused them of misdemeanor candor. Magistrate Howe issued the warrant and they were locked up in the central police station. The Shean woman reportedly kissed and embraced the accused man amid the arrest proceedings.
The Green Ridge Iron Works gave an 10 increase to sixteen iron workers who were temporarily laid off. Owner F. M. Spencer announced the men would resume work this morning, despite minor salary disagreements, and expected full reconciliation of all pay issues.
The Benedetal and Proteative society of Olyphant filed a replevin action in Prothonotary Copeland's office to recover from Andrew Witke two society caps and badges three devount books an American tag a seul and a quantity of stationery. Witke owns the ball where the Society meets and opposes their move to another bath refusing to allow removal of paraphernalia.
Charles W. Purdy Dalton borough tax collector filed his bond yesterday with Clerk T. Pf Dan ole in court. The bond amount is 1925 dollars with sureties OF. PL Stohl B. E. Smith and Gilles Roberts. George W. Paterson LaPlume borough tax collector posted a 2000 dollar bond with G. W. Davidson and W. O W. Paterson as sureties. Judge Edwards approved both bonds.
An exclusive wire report from The Accrelated Prega describes a fire that destroyed the Fairfax Inn, the sole hotel at Berkeley Spvinga. Authorities say 170 guests escaped. several belongings were lost in the blaze, with no serious injuries reported.
Molders at a Chicago plant walked out today in sympathy with broader job action. The strike involved 75 workers earning 75 a day with threats of further reductions and potential layoffs as they protest pay and conditions.
Rain fell across the region aiding corn crops as farmers hope for a bumper yield. Local weather cautions follow showers with cooler air and damp soil conditions.
Jones of the city began a Saturday attempt to reach Buffalo in thirty hours. He arrived Tuesday morning after covering the distance in twenty eight hours and fifty three minutes earning $50 for the feat. Jones will spend about a week in Buffalo and plans a faster return trip.
The will of D. P. Taylor of Peckville was yesterday admitted to probate by Register Koch. Letters of administration were granted to F. L. Taylor. In the future of Eugene Evans, site of Scranton, letters of administration were granted to Jane H. K. Evans.
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Ice cream shop located at 420 Spruce Street offers pure dairy desserts. No further details available from the readable text.
A humorous scene unfolds in vil solton where a German guest, fluent in English, performs on the violin during a Youth's Companion gathering. An awkward moment shifts as the host questions the guest after a tense exchange, then the German is invited to play, prompting surprised reactions.
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