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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1901
Page
3
Forty legislative representatives gather in Hazleton for a Torah service and related events. The scene includes memorials, a debate on a coal trust, and remarks by Edward Plivod about Catholic and Protestant tensions. Civil and local authorities discuss commemoration customs and public notices amid ongoing community debates.
A manuscript on English Catholic ports was discussed by Mrs A B Daly amid an appeal to settle a geographical dispute. The inquest into Henry Griffin’s death lacked witnesses and was postponed with another attempt planned tonight.
Twelve wagon drivers from Casey and Kelly’s brewery faced arraignment in Alderman Millar’s court on charges from five peddlers. Names listed for drivers include Kenney Archbald, Mahon, Harrington, Keeowan Mungean, Lyman, Donn, Nal lin, Gilbride, Wadden, Drinker, and Deron. Peddlers Altman Mittleman Bernstein Steinberger Grossener testified about consfinement and theft. Bail set at 30, and a later hearing led to further warrants and fines totaling $520 posted by witnesses and supervisors.
Charles Zang the well known Scranton athlete headlines a bill at the Gaiety Theatre with Par dello Roeder and trainer James J. Corell. Pastello faces William Jebbon of Pittsburgh in a 15 minute limit match with a heavy purse on the line. Kester vs Hodging, Podge and Canney Store company cast also credited. Clouson singers featured.
Cortereal Corquer ha Rokeris Sten roadnewd investigates high profile death case. Obit of Rey Young and Greig Nelip listed among those connected to the proceedings. Witnesses include Soseph Woelkir and Connelly. Concluded that the event occurred at the evn lands.
A mysterious jar was discovered at an alley behind the Beewhdor elite tower on Washington avenue. Police headquarters received the jar and the object was examined by investigators, but details remain unclear.
Report notes an attempt to wind up a bribery case as Municipal Sague aims to conduct a trial hearing before the ground jury today or tomorrow, with proceedings expected to proceed imminently.
To counter the view that Gold Medal studio only makes costly pictures, Schriever presents a three dollar portrait special. Artistic quality promised, with the offer at the studio note.
The Scranton case centers on James Moir facing quo warranto to show authority as city recorder. Moir answers alleging the 1899 act governing cities is operative, disputes officer powers and constitutional limits, and argues legislative approval and mayoral authority support his tenure while noting pending court action and distribution plans for Krause’s products.
Mrs John Pensten of Beranton Pa praises A W Chases Nerve Pills bought at Matthews Bros drugstore for pain on the left side near the spleen and nerve weakness. The pills restore strength and energy and are sold for a dollar a box with the doctors portrait and signature on each package.
A newspaper notes that Eichel's Madonna ranks among great works and a platinum copy in 12 by 16 inch size would cost $2 to $9 per copy in stores. Norman Lichty Manufacturing offers 60,000 free reproductions within days, 12 by 16 inches with no ads.
David Spikes seeks to restrain J L Connell and Co from using the word Quaker Girl for a chewable item. Julee Edwards and Spruks Elgar handle the case as Connell claims prior rights to the name Quaker and argues others use similar marks such as Quaker Gentleman. The plaintiffs allege no exclusive right to Quaker for all goods while Connell asserts its use has prior claim.
The hearing centers on forcing County Treasurer J A Beranton to issue a license for 350. Attorneys Burne O'Thea and Martin represent Pisin and the treasurer’s obligations. Flynn fled the response, claiming unsettled funds of 1100 from Scranton. The license is set to become operative on the first Monday of May as Scranton forms a second class faculty.
A. K. Raub as administrator of John W. Raub’s estate sues Mise Snover and her sister in Weel Scranton for recovering $2,200 in funds a gold watch worth $25 and $7 of furniture that allegedly passed to Snover after Raub’s death. The executor previously sought one property as part of the estate but the claim failed.
A large fine was issued at the sixth administrative venue in Sohlanger. The report mentions Kelly's union crackers and Peles Loaldine as involved entities. Further details are unclear from the fragment.
The Wyoming District Ministerial Association opened its 158th session at Centenary M.E. in Ashley with Rev. Herbert Ellsworth delivering the opening address Back to Christ The Tuesday morning session named Dallas as spring meeting site and set speakers for the address sermon and papers on revival methods and denominational topics. A large Ash ley audience hosted the gathering with many ministers attending and a strong program throughout the day.
Court notes indicate a judgment on hold and a defense to a tax case valued at about 85 000 dollars. A hotel license hearing for the Union Hotel was refused due to its bad reputation tied to brawls and a January murder.
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Hopbottom reports Mr. Grant operating a farm viewer then moving his family nearby. Mrs. Hilaa Tewetury remains in critical condition with slight chance of recovery after a recent illness. Rev. Tillinghast’s absence causes cancellation of services at Universalist hayes. Rev. Lewis and Mrs Etna Conk of Binghamton visit G. O. Bailey’s family. Mrs Bailey returns home.
A garbled OCR notice reports a civil matter involving Wilken Tare, a man of color, and Charles E. Smith, along with a white woman Mies Mod Murcer, in Wither Barte. The text references a coachman and a dress-maker in an unspecified profitable baseline dispute.
A report from Moscow outlines house social events and church activities including Bertha Van Brant hosting Sunday visitors, a wrestling event involving Arthur Stadler of Beaver College, quilting parties on Spring Garden Street, and multiple guests listed at various homes. The piece notes small gatherings, store openings, and community notices with names such as Mrs. Posten and Mrs. Wardell appearing among the attendees.
A string of fragmented notices mentions people such as Mies Mise Watking and Abby Chavas, with references to St Maree and St Marya. It notes a funeral for Mia Wilton from South Main Street and a graveside service at Mares cemetery. The garbled text includes names, places, and rites with unclear dates.
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