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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
3
A Newark city notes item details a regular common council meeting this evening with reports from divisions and committees. It lists names of officers and attendees, mentions Roosevelt Street project, and notes public notices and upcoming sessions at the county offices.
The Dime Deposit and Trust Company has purchased a four story building and adjacent land along Weroming Avenue from Dr. Doon River for about $ a,000. The two buildings will be joined and the entire lower floors set aside for banking. The bank plans to move from its present quarters and had declined to build a new addition on the Spruce Street side. The project was abandoned in favor of the property purchase.
A series of arrests and magistrate hearings followed William Poulter and companions accused of felonious acts. Court actions included detentions and remand hearings with warrants and possible imprisonment. Local law enforcement and city officials coordinated to process suspects as hearings proceed.
Legal notice references a straw hate case at the ALJ involving Horan and Fan with case No 24 Lacan wiring on Avenue. It lists Bream Heating and Plumbing and addresses P F M Howley 231 Wyoming Ave as party details.
Funeral held from Price's undertaking establishment on North Washington Avenue. Services led by W. W. Adair of the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association and Rev. Mr. Singer of Elm Park Church. Simpson quartet performed as pallbearers from Dunmore lodge of Odd Fellows before interment in the Dunmore cemetery. Compton's divorced wife and alleged son were not in attendance.
Willard Warren and Knapp were engaged to seek an injunction to stop the Central Labor union from boycotting a Lackawanna Avenue business firm. An earlier union meeting prompted talks, and the injunction may become unnecessary. The boycott was alleged to be urged by the Carpenters' union.
A Polander named Joe Benetlis was killed by Walter Cosspartrivish in a quarrel at a North Scranton boarding house run by John Davish near North Matin avenue and Welles street. Police found Benetlis’s battered body with a broken neck. Cosspartrivish fled into the night.
Members of the Firemen's Relief Association met at Spruce Street rooms to discuss funds paid by the city. Treasurer Holmes indicated no new ordinance would be passed to redirect funds while the group seeks adjustments amid tax changes affecting foreign insurance companies.
An injunction halted Carbondale's plan for a municipal water plant at the request of local water suppliers and major taxpayers. The suit questions legality of the election and the estimated cost, arguing the project would harm private companies and overburden taxpayers. A rule to make the injunction permanent is set for July 20, with bonds and indebtedness details debated in court.
The city newsboys plan their annual outing with a parade starting 8 o clock from the courthouse square. They will march along a defined route to park and back, led by St. Peter's Drum corps and a long list of local groups and helpers. The programme includes contests, prizes, and a midday meal offering sandwiches, fruit, ice cream, and lemonade.
Police officers raided a speakeasy on West Market Street near Jones Stone Quarry. Anna Thornton was arrested as the crowd dispersed. other patrons fled carrying items. Thornton pleaded poverty in Magisterial office and was fined. Mary Buchanan and an unidentified man were jailed for drunken disorderly conduct after a near-station arrest. The three month old child of Mr and Mrs James Healey was buried at Cathedral Cemetery after services on Cusick Avenue.
Judge Kelly dismisses all exceptions in the equity case Duffy against Gilmore. The decree orders an account of partnership dealings from 1888 to present with payments due between parties and outlines interest considerations on unsettled accounts guiding future liquidating steps and notes.
The auditing committee met Tuesday at Hight and approved about £7,000 in bills with little dispute. Members then reviewed the Crystal Lowe howe rubber tire issue on the home wagon. Company had paid $00 for the tires when it was a volunteer group, now part of a paid organization, seeking $150 per tire from the city. The tire bill had been held up for two months. On Coleman’s suggestion, the committee reopened the claim to inspect tire pay legitimacy.
Straw Hata at percent privacy listed for M. 7 at Horan and Son with a location at No 24 Lavkiwenne Avenue.
The case centers on a dissolution between partners Gilmore and an unnamed plaintiff. Debts and assets could not be balanced, with Gilmore holding firm books until a receiver was appointed. Neither side admitted fraud, and interest was limited to the date the amount owed was ascertained, May 20, 1901. a formal decree was requested.
The Tribune publishes short letters of interest when accompanied by the writer’s name. The paper does not assume responsibility for opinions expressed.
The fragment honors Ting Derthelm, describing him as a devoted Christian father and kind, intelligent man. It notes his domestic life, his respect within the community, and his ties to the Methidier Episcopul church, with references to his character and influence among neighbors.
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