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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1902
Page
3
A minor fire caused by exposed electrical wires lit a lamp in the Darber shop of John Volk in the Dime bank building during the western day morning. The damage was slight.
A 12 year old boy was arrested on Monday for taking a bicycle part from Tawnie’s Bicycle Store on Pennarene Street. He was committed to the county jail by Magistrate Milley on $100 bail.
The meeting of Methodist ministers occurs today at Nay Aug Park with ministers and their wives invited for a basket picnic. Wilkes-Barre ministers are also invited to attend.
William Gerrity of Bellevue was fined by Magistrate Mil Tar for drunkenness and disorderly conduct and for pickpocketing Peter McCafferty at Cuissesse’s hotel. The hotel bartender witnessed Gerrity take money from McCafferty.
Walter Woodbridge, a young boy, was arrested Saturday by Patrolman Plus van Franklin Avenue after a lead was shooting crn and a large crowd surrounded him, hindering traffic. Magistrate Millay dismissed the case yesterday with no repercussions.
Several races listed for July 4 at the Speedway under the West Side Driving club. Entries include Meredith Jones's Lucy J, William Deiscoll's Bilver Hog, William Becl's Compound, and Albert Wicks's St. Charles for a 40 purse. First race starts at 2 o'clock.
The Claw bawigmess society celebrated its second anniversary at Mrs Grace Atherton's home Saturday night. Miss Alma Wellin delivered an excellent poem and Fred Gunster presented an original prophecy. Officers for the ensuing year were elected: President William Mellow, vice president Fred Gunster, treasurer Miss Helen McGee.
City Detective Delter returned from Harrisburg with requisition papers for Kate Toomey arrested in Buffalo on larceny of bed clothes from Hollywood. He travels to Albany to obtain state authority and will proceed to Buffalo.
Harney Barnowski was fined five dollars by Magistrate Millar yesterday for insulting Special Officer Michael Arnslus. Barnowski met Arnslus Saturday night at the Carlton street bridge and shouted a vile name as the officer attempted arrest amid a growing crowd.
A disturbance bloomed as officers attempted to make an arrest. Police headquarters were alerted and Lieutenant Feeney, Sergeant Jones, and a squad of patrolmen arrived with the patrol wagon. The crowd dispersed and Barnowek was then taken into custody.
The Elke carnival opens at 8 PM with Recorder Connell leading the city departments in a parade to the exposition grounds on North Washington avenue. The grounds cover about 291000 square feet enclosed by a ten foot fence and a 50 foot electrical tower marks the midway. Free admission tomorrow applies to St Patrick’s orphans and St Joseph’s Foundling Home.
Washington shortstop William Coughlin, famed for his hitting, reacted with comic fear when a pet mouse crawled from a teammate’s pocket onto his body during a Western trip. The episode, previously tied to a Detroit incident, drew laughs from players and fans.
Superintendent F L Brown reports the strike slowed building, with 138 permits issued last month versus about 80 in June. Some applicants withdrew filings, choosing to pause work until the labor difficulties end.
Lake Lodore hosts a major Fourth of July excursion with fifty dollars in gold prizes via coupons issued at the grounds. The Mozart band will provide dance music and refreshments will serve up to fifteen thousand people. Reduced fares from Scranton via D and H railroad, trains at 9:15 10:13 and 1:12.
The N O and W Ry announces a Sunday excursion to Lake Peyntelle for July 6 with a round trip fare of 1.00 from Scranton and 0.00 from Carbondale. A similar fare applies on July 4 but tickets will be valid only on regular trains.
The report covers B F Wyly Jr taking traffic manager duties for the new rapid transit railroad, and Frank Barker entering as city treasurer succeeding E H Robinson. It also highlights Col Frank J Fitzsimmons sweeping Erie Convention support, plus Michael J O Neil of Minooka gaining attention as a strong pitcher for the St Louis NL team with brother John as catcher.
The season spotlights include a rising pitcher who excels at bat and on the mound. O Neil, formerly with Minooka and M C A, helped out the Richmond rivals once and studied at Stroudsburg Normal. Dr J Z Brennan of Jackson Street, a swift rising physician, draws strong local esteem and rumors place him near marriage to a prominent musician from the city.
The per diem charging plan takes effect nationwide tomorrow. Cars incur twenty cents daily for the first twenty days and eighty cents daily after thirty, with exceptions for needed repairs. Previously mileage fees prevailed, averaging eighteen miles daily, which encouraged car storage and famines. The new rule targets idle cars, promotes quicker returns, and applies to shippers and receivers.
Patrick Messitt and John O'Donnell, conductors and motorman at Scranton Railway, were attacked early Saturday at the Providence car barn by non union coworkers. O'Donnell suffered bruises while Messitt had a scalp wound. Both claim Michael and John Metzheiser led the assault. warrants for the Metzheisers were sworn out by Messitt before Alderman Donovan.
Wing Lu Fang also known as Soo Hong was fined 100 by Magistrate Millar on charges of keeping an opium den. He appealed through Attorney George Okell and threatens damages for false imprisonment. Report notes seven local youths frequented the joint near Linden Street and Raymond Court.
In Olyphant, 150 to 200 striking parishioners led by Stephen J. Reap disrupted a 10 o clock mass at St Patrick's, pressing to exclude a man on the unfair list and then moving to the Polish Catholic church to attend services there.
Rev. Dr. I J Lansing argues wealth should be used for public good not envy driven attacks. He defines capital as more than money and says wealth benefits society when employees and communities gain from enterprise. He cites socialists and platform rhetoric to warn against sweeping accusations against rich individuals and firms.
Last night Rev. A H Smith spoke on the Tre Bodaliam at North Main Avenue Baptist. Rev. A B Gabella of New York preached at Grace Reformed Episcopal. Rev W Young of Mooule Presbyterian gave a sermon at Grave Evangelical Lutheran. Rev M L Firor chose The Miraculous Draught of Fishes for Calvary Reformed. Jane M C spoke on Mission Work in South Africa as seen by a layperson.
At Elm Park Methodist Episcopal Church Rev. C. M. Gittin delivered a moving sermon last night. The life congregation braved bad weather to attend, finding the message very interesting and timely.
A cold, severe rainstorm with strong winds drenched the city yesterday from morning until late afternoon. Morning churchgoers faced a heavy downpour as their services began, with ordinary rain protection proving inadequate.
The wind and accompanying gusts proved effective at limiting harm. Sewers were blocked and overflowing sewer busing occurred, but railroads avoided serious damage or derailments.
Fred D. Van Buren received permission to marry again from Justice Andrews at a special session of the New York Supreme Court in Syracuse. Previously divorced five years ago, his former wife left for Utah and is said to be remarried. Van Buren is connected with the Dixie theater group.
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