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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
3
A scraped and fragmented page reports on miners near Mount Pleasant, local viewing events, and federal tolling changes. It mentions plans for a public walk, church meetings by the Multis and Miss Rees, and a farewell event. The piece notes a railway accident near a hospital and embankment damage in Towne, with various local notices and public concerns.
At a local Aron meeting in New York the Montefiore Hebrew School elected officers for the new term. Morris was named president, Asariel Troeher vice president, Hirsh Abialini recording secretary, IL Velinsig financial secretary, and Rew Ah Lewis treasurer. The event, held near Ads Avenue on June 4, included remarks from prominent city figures and fundraising for Mendames Uinghes and associates.
A ceremony yesterday afternoon awarded diplomas to three moving women and eight young men from the School of the Lackawanna. The event, presided by founder Thomas My Cann, featured an ornate auditorium, a choir, and remarks by Rev. Dr. Logan.
Tonight Scranton celebrates the formal opening of the Thirteenth regiment armory. The event features a reception for state dignitaries, a nine oclock formal program, and a grand march in a decoratively illuminated drill hall. Governor Stone and military leaders will attend, with remarks by Colonel Boies and Colonel Watres.
The Troval Society of Good Fellows held a busy session in Guernsey Hall last night initiating fourteen new members. Boston’s Dr Medregory and Trenton Ny’s psy Willer attended with officers and delivered addresses. The evening featured vocal solos by Miss West and others, piano performances, and recitations. Rev Dr P T WY Pierce opened with prayer and the committee included Dr Te Thussell, O GO Averill, Mr Osborne, MeLinney, and Dr Alexander.
Coroner Roberts viewed the reunion of John Macntish of Austien after a failed attempt near Peekville. Mantish, hard of hearing, did not heed an approaching train and was struck. He died at sixty, seemingly alone. Police secured the scene as bystanders were examined.
The piece reports on the first coming home exercises at the Oral School, noting two graduates Miss Jennie P Brookhaet of Williamsport and Miss Bleaner F B Mark ert of Mercer, who completed ten years of study in eight and plan postgraduate teaching work. It highlights teachers, student performances, and the attentive attendance of directors and visitors.
The City Council debated awarding fire apparatus contracts to the lowest bidder amid blame on Chief Zizelmann and Battalion Chief Stowe for relying on others. Resolutions to ratify director of public safety Worner's awards were sent to the judiciary committee as supporters argued for council oversight.
The council discussed a proposed ordinance setting up a tax on copper coins and a street tax. It would empower telegraph telephone water gas systems and electric light firms. President Calpin and Mr Keller favored passage but sent the measure back to committee for further study.
A small white terrier caused chaos at a workplace prompting a swift response by staff. After a brief pursuit the dog was stopped with a few shots from a pistol before police arrived. No injuries reported.
A local project seeks county commission approval for beautification around a monument. Details reference a Slovenian heritage group and memorial associations with possible steps pending approval and coordination with federal, state, and local offices.
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