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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1901
Page
5
The report states that Taye Tete of New York and Philadelphia is named chief engineer for the Lacka de Patil affair. The appointment comes as officials in New York and Washington review the matter and prepare further actions.
The Sears suit ends in non-suit after City Solicitor Vorture seeks an honest desconse. Judge Albright grants the motion and dismissal for the plaintiff. A Peck Lumber Manufacturing Co. v HB Smith and Morgan suit proceeds on a mechanical materials claim with Thomas as contractor. Jury instructions await afternoon deliberation as other cases await trial. A Richard Robinson v C W Dean verdict is expected next morning. Annie Kilmartin v Fire Association of Philadelphia delays due to a key witness absence.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease sore and tired feet and painful shoes. It claims relief for chilblains and swelling and promises comfort for weary feet. Sold by druggists and dealers with address and publication note.
National Organizer Evans and National Committeeman Frederick Dileher left the city for Indianapolis amid talk of a possible conference by the mine workers board. The Board of Trade declined to send a delegate to New York as proposed by Rev Father Phillips to meet J Pierpont Morgan.
Tonight the common council debates an amendment to remove a section of the fire department reorganization ordinance. Supporters claim enough votes to pass with Keller opposing. leaders aim to finalize the measure before Monday.
Erie railroad mining officials tour Hillside Coal and Iron property when a lump of coal fragments from a blast at Butler colliery striking Superintendent W W Inglis in the calf. General Manager W A May says the injury was painful but not serious and medical help was on scene.
West Scranton men Fred Backus and John Donaven were arrested for stealing a fly pound water column from the Lackawanna yard. Det Moir and Officer Bloch spotted them carrying the column on Penn avenue. They admitted the theft and said they planned to sell it at a junk shop in Raymond court after passing another junk shop in a nearby alley.
Lake Lodore pitches itself as a summer paradise with scenic drives boat fleets and a dance pavilion appealing to churches and societies. Rates are said to be lower than other resorts and groups should apply now at Lackawanna avenue depot to H W Cross Delaware and Hudson Railroad Division Passenger Agent.
Buy a good second hand organ priced at 1090 dollars offered by J W Guernsey proprietor located at 614 Washington Avenue Beranton Tha. The listing notes Guernsey Hall in the advertisement.
Hon Clark Howell lauds Machen as a public benefactor for building rail lines that spurred thriving towns along Central Georgia routes. The piece highlights Machen’s nervous strain from railroad work and credits Paine’s celery compound for restoring his energy, inviting broad support from doctors and pharmacists.
The United States Supreme Court holds that cities may fix water rates charged by providers and can reduce rates below contracted levels for public water supply. The decision weighs on Scranton, Danville, and Rogers Park contracts and signals councils may alter terms of water agreements, with a test case anticipated after April 1.
Desiring trips to California Arizona or New Mexico may be taken at about half price. Every Tuesday through April tickets labeled Colonial are 44.00 from Washington and 46.50 from Philadelphia with low prices from other points. Excursion sleepers run from Washington on Monday Tuesday and Friday, with the Tuesday sleeper available for Colonist tickets. Berths cost 7.00 with two people per berth allowed. Personal conductors and Pullman porters accompany each sleeper. Contact Charles L. Hopkins Southern Railway District Passenger Agent 4 Chestnut Street Philadelphia or Bevans new store 112 Wyandotte Wednesday Thursday and Friday March 28 1990.
John Grabbon aged about 20, an Austrian immigrant, hanged himself at the Ridge mining town near Peckenle after learning his wife in the old country had remained unfaithful. His body was found by Mike Chideki on his way to work at about 6 am. Coroner notified. Dr Pains examined the scene and the body was taken to the brother Santtenbon’s home.
The Scranton Gas and Water Company and the Hye Park Gas Company announce rate changes effective April 1. Gas will cost one dollar per one thousand cubic feet with discounts of five percent for monthly bills over ten dollars and twenty five dollars, and ten percent for bills over twenty five dollars if paid by the due date.
The Scranton Gas and Water Company announces that starting April 1 the price of gas will be one dollar per thousand feet consumed with discounts. Ten percent off bills under twenty five dollars, twenty percent off bills twenty five dollars or more if paid by the due date. A separate meter may be provided if needed. G. B. Hand, Secretary.
Advertises a large stock of Sterling Silver Spoons Forks Knives and Cased Goods at low prices for wedding presents with longstanding reputation and discounted patterns.
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