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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1901
Page
3
A garbled city page lists appointments by Western curane and the audit office, naming Michael Spelbriin and Jeande OChane. It notes a public school exercise in a Wish seh Wednesday alter and mentions inspectors, clerks, and a hospital scene with a movie reference.
Sumter Bros offers a full set of dress requisites including ties shirts gloves and more for armory ball and other dress occasions available for rent or sale in the local shop.
A joint meeting at W. H. H. Taylor’s office reviewed progress on the Thirteenth Regiment’s armory decoration for Friday’s gala. Decorator Fuhrman earned praise, while electric displays caused scheduling shifts. 600 miniature lights will illuminate the west wall and magenta baskets and clusters adorn the space. Temporary chairs replace crowded auditorium seats to accommodate Bauer’s band, and crews continue covering the dais with cloth as the decoration unfolds.
Readers share opinions under a thin heading with the writer’s name. The Tribune takes no responsibility for the views expressed.
An awkward antiquated notice praises a local firm and its workers. The piece mentions Marvin Tuthilh and Wilton De Decker in a favorable light and extends best wishes for a bright future.
Advertising a full dress suit available for rent or sale for armory ball and other dress occasions. Offers from Samier Hros, with details limited in the fragment.
Mrs. Josephine Bevilacqua stands trial for the killing of Mary Rose at Green Ridge. Thirty jurors faced prospective selection as Sheriff Schadt summoned twenty four talesmen after most previous jurors were rejected for conscientious scruples against the death penalty. The husband is charged as accessory and may be tried after the verdict. The case stems from a November 8 incident at 1224 Capouse avenue.
John Baker alias Spehorr pleads guilty to assault in Judge Kelly’s court after witnesses limit harm to Anna Hutskew. He receives a $10 fine and six weeks in jail, with additional charges looming over other incidents as hearings continue. A separate trial involved Henry Ollendyke charged with assault and battery, while Peter Burke pleads guilty to assault and battery. The proceedings include multiple defendants, including cases of forgery and public disturbances as reported in the same session.
The license committee of the select council meets tomorrow night to consider the general license tax ordinance introduced last Thursday by Mr Cosgrove. It is predicted the committee will recommend several amendments and that Mr O Boyle's street railway tax proposal may be discussed but likely not reported or may be reported adversely.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers and editor Richard Tittle of the Semintonium prepared for a defamation trial. A conference at the St Charles last night sought a compromise, with Mitchell and delegates from labor groups present. No decision was made, and a new deadline was set to decide whether a settlement would halt the proceeding.
The colored citizens of the city honored Colonel Ripple with resolutions framed around his portrait. Rev Bentley led prayer at the Methodist Episcopal church as speeches praised Ripple’s service, progress of Black citizens, and emancipation era achievements.
The Rescue Mission board met last evening and reviewed the superintendent’s report for the month. Attendance was noted, and testimony and prayer requests indicated a strong religious spirit prevailing.
The store promotes the largest selection for buying or renting. A window display features Samuel Hyos and Ase for Kelly union crackers.
The board awarded contracts for new school buildings in the First and Sixth wards to Mulherin and Judge, with heating and ventilation let to Wardell & Barrett. An Eight-room plan for the Twenty first ward faced opposition, leading to a four room building instead. Bids for bond issues were opened, with Todd & Company the high bidder for the bonds at a premium of 10 752 40.
Be found it this store, whether you Wit fo phiehine or rent. See our window display. Sager bros.
The annual banquet of the Alun association of Scevanton high school will be held at the Hotel Nash on Tuesday night June 24. Preparations are in order to make the event notable with a reunion of the classes and a large delegation expected to attend.
Recorder Connell announced his first action by appointing Joseph Jermyn to the sinking fund commission. He had previously held the post before relinquishing it to make the appointment, succeeding a prior appointment by former Recorder Moir.
Recorder Connell directs department leads to send all bills to his office while ignoring the committee. The audit-minded move prompts a tense session where bills from public safety and public works are scrutinized. Gas and electric charges from multiple houses are adjusted to standard rates, and Chief Engineer authority during absences is questioned.
Fragmented OCR notes describe an indoor baseball game with listed players and positions. Names include Bar, Cherin, Bond, Myers, Milnes, Surdam, Ripple, and Giresory among others, with unclear outcomes and timing.
The notice promotes purchasing or renting items from Samter Bros and highlights a large aid assortment displayed in their window on the shore.
Garin to Trospod comments on a quick relocation while insiders debate the timing and possible motives.尘
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