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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1901
Page
9
The Scranton Wheelmen won a tense game as key players contributed late, with Mason stepping in to fill Mason’s role in the decisive moments. Coach Dee Walles praised the defense and steady handling that secured the victory for the Wheelmen.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Mahon’s shoe store and street address with errors. no clear event, date, or names to summarize into a factual news item.
A city committee grapples with cost overruns and miscommunication as an expensive teaching and ventilating plant is planned for a newly erected building. Architects and engineers dispute heating and venting plans while bids are opened to determine lowest responsible bidder and potential delays.
A draft license tax ordinance prepared by City Solicitor Witten may be introduced at the upcoming select council meeting. The measure, originally drafted by the forei committee, faces changes over a 10 percent toll on street and water line costs and aims for speedy passage.
Company BD of the Thirteenth regiment defeated Company D last night at the artery in a 2 to 0 base ball contest. The Vietotiite Lewin captained the winning lineup and included Connell Achiya Cierny Thoms Byzebel Gould Mhompaon and Suydam. The Company 1 team featured Brele Afaver Brink Bone Powell Yost Wiordne Mack and Kipple Brock was svorer and Lieutenant Merriman umpired. Manager F R B Cottin of Company D challenges any regiment team next.
An old remedy claims to relieve head, chest, throat or body ailments within four hours without interruption to work. It promises quick action if taken at first symptoms. Sold by all druggists. The passage mentions Kelly's union or evickeys and a price, but details are unclear.
The Guardsmen select Private Pred Van Buren as armorer and rangemaster candidate to succeed the late Harry Heermans amid protests over stalled inspections at the new armory. Interstate rifle matches and the scramble for quartermaster sergeant see two frontrunners, with a possible dark horse emerging. Memorial Day ceremonies and parade leadership changes also noted as ranks shift.
The Treble Clef Society of West Pittston and Newport will perform at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church for the benefit of the Coon Ridge noble lira. The program includes violin solos, choral numbers, and orchestral pieces with tickets at 60 cents. second-hand organs offered at Powell's Music Store for 14 to 15 dollars.
The body of three year old Daisy Simpson of Cool near La Anna, Pile county was found Thursday at 1 pm after a search that began Monday noon. A man named Gansheller from Pocono Heights farm found the body three miles from the home, showing signs of struggle and disturbed ground at the child’s head. The family faced fear the bear had taken her. funeral planned for Sunday afternoon at Sterling.
Franklin Ja Prins, son of City Engineer Phillips, is named assistant city engineer by his father. He has served as clerk with extensive detail work related to engineering. Walter Capwell becomes clerk in the city engineers office. Hugh Jones, clerk to the street commissioner, is temporarily appointed as second clerk in the department of public works.
A blurred report describes an object on top of a Roaring Brook dam near Mattes Street, seen by onlookers as possibly a human body or an animal. Efforts to reach it were postponed due to dangerous water, with locals speculating based on partial visibility and murky conditions.
Wilkes-Barre reports Mine Inspector Gwil lyvmy M. Williams selected as president and general manager of the Kingston Coal Company to succeed the late Daniel Edwards. The move will create a vacancy in the Fourth district mine inspector’s office. Powell's Music Store advertises the Simplex Piano Player and Kelly's union crackers.
Recorder Molt reports the department now has adequate manpower with new sworn bank men. A formal opening of the Firemen’s Relief Association club house is set for June 20 on Spruce Street with plans for an afternoon parade and possible banquet or rally. The city purchases a Fox patent sectional fire engine with 1100 gpm capacity and 400 ft reach, plus a Hayes hook and ladder truck. both carry five year guarantees. Old Nay Aug and General Phinney engines receive reassurances for central city protection amid ongoing policy changes and stricter conduct rules under Chief Engineer ZAlslemann and Director Wornser.
Thomas Brennan of Manwoka Chunk was jailed by Justice Pearce Salmon of Moosic on a brutal assault charge. He allegedly abducted 6 year old Gertrudy Froebling on a Moosic street night, took her to a nearby barn, where he was later found by a passerby.
A gathering at St Luke's Parish House featured speeches and presentations by names including Alfred Pepinington and Maglio Wie. The event highlighted training and educational programs connected to Pankten systems and ceremonial addresses by local leaders.
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