City notes and local notices from Scranton and area
The Hoard of Associated Charities of Scranton will meet this evening in the Post office building. Scranton Carpet Co. moves to 422 Lackawanna Ave in the former Clemons Ferber and O Malley building. James Owens of Larch Street jailed on assault and battery charge against his stepfather. Coeur De Lion Knights Templar installation tonight at 3 40 in Masonie hall. Catholic Historical and Newman Club meets with Miss Margaret Mitchell delivering a Browning chivalry paper. Funeral for Mrs Lawyer of Larchieet at St Pauls and Mt Carmel cemetery. Amith at YWCA demonstrates Lenten dishes at 2 pm. Charles A Hartley to appear tomorrow evening at Presbyterian Church Fleetvale in last entertainment lounge. Stanley Swarts injured at Bouldiel Mills yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Penman
Coeur de Lion
Knights Templar
Masonie Hall
Meppaponight
Catholic Historical and Newman Managing Club
Margaret Mitchell
Browning
Larchieet
St. Paul's Church
Mt. Carmel
Aldermanic Marriage and Public Health Notes
A mixed report covers an Aldermanic marriage in Booth Scranton and updates on health, judge Stanton's stroke recovery, entertainers in the Inez series, and city committee actions. Also details a sleigh runaway near Newer Linden Street with the driver uninjured but a horse injured.
Permanent injunction shields canal dispute in Pike County
At the Pike county court term Judge Purdy made permanent the preliminary injunction restraining the Erie railroad company from interfering with the abandoned Delaware and Hudson Canal. The ruling clarifies the injunction does not block land acquisition or railroad construction nor bar the Erie and Wyoming Valley company from pursuing common law damages. The injunction originated last November when the Erie and Wyoming Valley company, which bought the canal to build a Hawley to Lackawaxen railroad, sought relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Pike County
Purdy
Erie Railroad Company
Delaware and Hudson Canal
Erie
Erie and Wyoming Valley Company
Hawley
Lackawaxen
William Hart Injured at South Steel Mill Accident
William Hart of Cherry Street South Scranton a laborer at the South steel mill was injured yesterday while attempting to board a moving elevator. He slipped between the elevator and a shaft beam was extricated and taken to Moses Taylor Hospital where his arm and hip were badly crushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hart
Cherry Street
South Scranton
South Steel Mill
Moses Taylor Hospital
Hart
Miners' Examining Board Named for 1900-02 Term
Judges Archbald and Edwards appoint Theophilus Bowen Enos Weber James W Reese John J Phillips Emil Mohr Scranton Patrick McCormick Dunmore William P Griffiths Taylor Thomas Hallstone Moosic William Merrick Greenwood to the miners examining board in Prytherch district. Term begins first Monday in January 1900 for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald and Edwards
Prytherch
Theophilis Bowen
Enos Weber
James W. Reese
John J. Phillips
Emil Mohr
Scranton
Patrick McCormick
Dunmore
William P. Griffiths
Taylor
Thomas Hallstone
Moosic
William Merrick
Greenwood
Travel by Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
Promotes a journey on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway highlighting its scenic Middle States route. Describes roomy cars and smooth roadbed, offering reading or sleeping comfort for travelers, especially ladies, to enjoy the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Railway
Middle States
Lake Shore and
Supreme Court Rejects Navy Commander Quackenbush Back Pay Claim
Chief Justice Fuller delivers opinion denying Commander John Quackenbush back pay for 1883 to 1867 service. The ruling upholds dismissal and rejects recovery of funds paid. Quackenbush had been seeking reinstatement to rank, with Admiral Behles succeeding him as commander in 1874.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fuller
United States Supreme Court
John HM. Quackenbush
United States Navy
Quackenbush
United States
Behles
Westinghouse Petitions Denied by Supreme Court
The United States Supreme Court denied Westinghouse Airbrake Company’s petition for a writ of certiorari in its suit against New York Airbrake Company. The case began with Westinghouse alleging patent violations and the Second Circuit’s adverse ruling stands unreviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Company
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Westinghouse Airbrake Company
Itesult
New York Airbrake Company
New York Company
Westinghouse
Circuit Court of Appeala
Second Circuit
Tunnel Hearing in New York for underground railroad franchise
A public hearing was held on March 1 on the Terminal Mailroad and Tunnel Company's application to build an underground railroad from Lincoln Place and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn to Reade and Center Streets in Manhattan. Mayor Van Wyck and the municipal assembly attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Terminal Mailroad and Tunnel Company
Lincoln Place
Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn
Reade
Center Streets
Manhattan
van Wyck
Municipal Assembly
Appeal From Surcharges on Court House Remodelling
The appeal by ex County Commissioners and W Roberts against county auditors surcharges of 16500 tied to the 1808 remodelling of the county court house was heard in the Northumberland Superior Court. Attorneys for both sides presented testimony on supervision contracts, bid practices, and the rationale for approving commissions to Schroeder and for work by Hall. The trial included cross examination of W Roberts and discussion of the gas fitting bill from Hunt and Conner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Costello
F.L. Ward
Willard
Warren & Knapp
O'Brien & Kelly
Judge Knapp
Mr. O'Malley
Mr. Kelly
William Smallcomb
Miner
Jermyn
D. C. Phillips
Blakely
David D. Williams
Norman
Leach
Farmer
Hannah
W. Roberts
Newcomb
Conrad Schroeder
Court House
Roberta
Berlin Iron Company
Schroeder
Superior Court Room
Roberts
Hall
No. 1 Court Room
Lacey
Mr. Roberts
Hunt & Conner Company
Grand jury returns list of embezzlement and larceny cases
The fourth grand jury report to Judge Edwards catalogs numerous indictments and charges including embezzlement felonious wounding adultery illegal lottery fornication gaming house keeping larceny and receiving and related costs. Many defendants are named with prosecutors listed and notes to pay costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester M. Butts
G. M. Greene
David
Davia
Thomas Leyshon
Gilbert Colburn
Lizzie Colburn
Tom J._ Phillips
Verna Stanton Colburn
Vin Mariani Endorsed by 800 Physicians
Written endorsements from more than 800 physicians praise Vin Mariani. The ad claims it has unmatched medical recognition and safety and urges doctors to refuse substitutes.
Multiple defendants face fines for various offenses in local court
A list shows defendants charged with liquor sales without license, malicious mischief, perjury, selling liquor on Sunday, false pretences, keeping a bawdy house, gambling, fornication and bastardy, and adultery. Each case names the defendants and notes that they are to pay costs or fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Tomano
Pietro Salvnzano
Peter Lynott
Ighat Olshefski
Ike Seldman
Ta Y Costa
Ellen Martin
Alice Martin
Posco Bevelock
Constant Molinara
John Calpin
Joseph Nolan
Slater Cairns
Ronale Ines
John Kapushinski
Albert M. Dynia
Roman Mattyshefski
Rom
Petro Salvigano
Joseph Zapinski
John Kenshanks
C. Morrissena
Louis Bonn
Myles Ross
Kmali
John Comisky
Thomas Probilick
P. J. Farrell
Francen Dominick
Nellie Smith
Charles Summers
John Atkinson
Frank Robling, Jr
William Anderson
Arreta M. Simpson
Marilla Miller
Postal Telegraph fights Taylor pole tax loss of appeal
The Postal Telegraph and Cable Company again challenges Taylor boroughs pole tax claiming it would force a tax burden over 100000 dollars nationwide if adopted by all municipalities. They state the yearly tax of 110.75 exceeds the systems borough cost and that federal inter state commerce laws bar local taxation on poles and wires. Charles C Adams signs the affidavit. Frank B Shattuck represents the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Taylor Borough
Charles C. Adams
Postal Company
Frank B. Shattuck
Philadelphia
Divorce Decree Rule Hearings Set In Multiple Cases
The court grants a decree in the Phil Rinsland vs May Rinsland case. In Evans and Burgess, rules for publication and hearings before Judge Archbald are scheduled for April 2 at 10 and 11 a m respectively. White case respondent denies desertion and cites cruel treatment. Coffman files new suit for divorce from David B Coffman, married 1887, separated 1899. George H Horn represents the libelant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Rinsland
May Rinsland
Archbald
Chambers
Greenfield
Polly A. Coffman
David
Coffman
Geore H. Horn
Naturalization Court Clears New Citizens in Scranton Area
At a recent naturalization term a hesitant applicant who copied answers to his hat failed the test but returned later without aid and passed Judge Edwards. The list of successful new citizens includes Pellecrino Migelovont Scranton Italian Galaseppi Carruso Old Forge Italian John Puckrodth Dickson City German Martin Rossilon Fell French Giacoma Sabia Old Forge Italian Steven Bolint Dunmore Austrian Kendrick Roberts Scranton Welsh Albert Kocher Lackawanna township Swiss Andrew Zodjura Olyphant Austrian Dominico Blondino Old Forge Italian Joseph Quarequis Old Forge Italian Thomas Lowe Scranton English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naturalization Court
Scranton
Galaseppi Carruso
Old Forge
John Puckrodth
Dickson City
Martin Rossilon
Fell
Giacoma Sabia
Steven Bolint
Dunmore
Kendrick Roberts
Albert Kocher
Lackawanna Township
Andrew Zodjura
Olyphant
Dominico Blondino
Joseph Quarequis
Thomas Lowe
Judge Archbald Delivers Three Short Opinions
The court handed down three brief rulings yesterday. In C & Turner & Company v Gavin the exception to Referee John R. Edwards report was dismissed and the report confirmed. A new trial was refused in F L Brown v Percival J Morris, a dissolved partnership accounting suit resulting in a $32.58 verdict for the plaintiff. The rule to open judgment was discharged in City National Bank v P H McGeever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
C. & Turner & Company
A. J. Gavin
John R. Edwards
F. L. Brown
Percival J. Morris
City National Bank
P. H. McGeever
Coleman versus Everett coal bill verdict in common pleas
In the case of C Coleman against W G H Everett and wife a verdict of 25.41 was returned against the husband. Coleman sued for the balance of a coal bill. Judge Archbald instructed that no recovery could be had against the wife even though she ordered coal for household use. Jury was out at adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Coleman
W. G. H. Everett
Grand jury opens Scranton probe into city corruption
Judge Edwards sets the grand jury to investigate alleged bribery tied to the Scranton telephone franchise electric light contract and slot machines. Witnesses include a lobbyist and city officials as subpoenas target the common select and uncommon councils. The judge outlines evidentiary challenges and DA discretion in obtaining testimony while stressing the seriousness of public corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Scranton
Elopement Sparks Family Rift Rumors
Collier's Weekly notes chatter about an elopement and a mother’s alleged refusal to forgive. It mentions a daughter moving in with the couple, prompting questions about reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier'a Weekly
Two Lovers Whisper Hidden Truths in Reds and Dyes
A Chicago Times Herald snippet recalls two lovers playing sly secret games. She rouges her cheeks, thinking no one suspects. He dyes his whiskers to hide his identity. Both privately muse they are fools in love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times-Herald
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Huntington's Bakery
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7 Medien
Edward Reyer
H. B. Ware
Williams Building
Postoffice
Abel
Board OF Charities
Associated Charities of Scranton
Post Office
Indies
St. Catharine's Guild
Church of the Iood Shepherd
Scranton Carpet Company
Lackawanna Avenue
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Acuvbed
Ashaultt
James Owens
Larch Street
Hailey
Mixe Amith
Young Women's Christian Association
Charles A. Hartley
Presbyterian
Moses Tassor
Hoapital
Wralti
Board of Fealth
Jacob Rekert
Eva Nape
Booth Scranton
John T. Howe
Iss
Judge Stanton
William Stanton
Rogers
Gritley
Inez
Mr. Huston
Meare
Gippel
Krieg
Artley
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Lyceum
Robert Flynn
George Barker
Miners' Examining Board
Don't
Cross
Lane’ A
Postal Telegraph Company
The
Pole
Edwards
F. J. Fish
John Wolf
P. H. Durkin
Amazi Albert
Adam Nicholousky
Amel Albert
Gustantin Buar
William Merrifield
John Keenny
Afrian Soloman
Mike Marushick
Adam Sambuske
Stanley Caryle
Michael Radon
John Pringle
Edward Pringle
William Well
Antonio Flagiello
Joseph Michozzi
Pietro Salvigano
John Palwa
Joseph Mesurish
Nora Gorman
Joseph Holtham
Thomas Quinn
William Ferris
Ann Druabby
Mike Sobock
Mike Lynch
Albert Groomsahak
Stephen Krotkofsky
Michael Prozeralik
Uraska Progeralik
Joseph Poliskey
Ary Poliskey
Sophia Pankolsky
Valentine Pepchinsky
Merrick Josky
Lance Bannotye
John Kowal
Paul Rebelski
Joseph Misin
Frank Shekuliz
John M. Moran
Frank J. Moran
Anthony Powers
John Martin Savage
John Domkinson
Jenk Mulineskie
Andrew Skorko
Martin Meruhinsky
Frank Kosonofski
Mary Swinowska
Anton Krevetzski
John Metalaviz
Michael Crooke
Woytach
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J Yankow
Poe John Williams
Oveph Boylinichael Spatch
Alive Artis
Vin Mariani
Mariani
Defense
Common Pleas
Boranton
Warterg
China Wall
G.V. Millar & Co Au Wer’, AY
F. L. Crane
Vicinity
Cowperthwaite & Berghauser’s
Cretonnes
Madras
Berghauser
Lackawanna Ave
Clark & Snover Co
ManufacTe
C.d& S
Everett
Everett’s Livery
Dix Court
City Hall
Wilton
Axminster
Savonnerie
Brussels
Ingram
Youngs
Sdatfon
erPnean
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Ecracton and
Wiiket Harre
General Office
Scranton, Pa
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