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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1901

Page

2

Alleged Shortage Drama at Carbondale Poor Board

Carbondale poor board plans Friday meeting May 14 to hear solicitor Butler advise on possible criminal action against former members over alleged shortages found by auditors. Board discussions include a new bill setting director and auditor compensation and the audit process under a long act from 1860s.

Butler Carbondale Poor Board Bord Helo Menetic Agninst Auditoria Bir Cy Butler Saliett Mather Senate Vaurhaan Seraunton Duy City of Carbondale Thor Lugerne Anno Domini Wate House of Representatives Commonwealth of Honnavivania General Assembly Court of Common Pleas Lackawanna County

Metropolitan Male Quartet to Sing Here May Fifteenth

The Metropolitan Male Quartet of New York will perform in this city on Monday evening May 15. After several seasons, a notable male quartet returns to share four well trained, perfectly blended voices. Their fifteen years of audience support in New York Brooklyn and Jersey City is highlighted.

New York Brooklyn Jersey City

Travel mixup interrupts Duarte resident’s Philadelphia trip

A garbled local item reports Frank Bridgett of Duarte Avenue flying from Philadelphia yesterday. The note mentions a vacation at home and a prep for Lehigh University, though the text is unclear and errors obscure details.

Frank Bridgett Duarte Avenis Philadelphia

Funeral for Miss Merely Dille Held at Home

The funeral of Miss Merely Dille will be held today at 2 o'clock in the afternoon with a short service conducted at the house. The burial will follow in Brookside cemetery.

Fehults Undergoes Appendicitis Operation After Attack

Christopher Fehults of Park Street, member of Davies Post, Grand Army of the Republic, was obliged to submit to an appendicitis operation following an attack.

Christopher Fehults Park Atreet Hhe Davies Post Granda Army of the Republic Itis

Erie Clerks Move as Erie Office Abandoned

Erie clerks received orders to move all records to the new general officers in Dunmore. Chief clerk Clarence P. Rose, stenographer Harry Forces, timekeeper EB W. Care, and Charles Carr messenger will report to Dunmore. Dispatchers remain, with possible consolidation of staff at Dunmore.

Erie Railroad Pennsylvanian Coat Company Erie Dunmore Fa Dunmore Clarence FP. Rose Harry Forces EB. W. Care Charles Carr Erie Company Prnmore

A Spring Thunderstorm Clears Streets With Rain

A refreshing shower hits the area as a spring storm brings lightning and thunder. Rain follows illuminating the night and aids street cleaning efforts started by the street commissioners though limited by resources. Vegetation welcomes the warmth and signs of life appear in shrubs and trees.

Westerdaay

Brakeman Sullivan Nearing Discharge After Amputations

Rochester man Brakeman Sullivan injured on the Ontario and Western railroad weeks ago shows marked recovery at Mimorgency hospital. Both legs were fatally crushed necessitating amputation, and his discharge is expected within days.

Sullivan Rochester N. Y Ais Mimorgency Hospital

Washington street figure resigns amid protracted dispute

V wardneh of Washinton street has resigned his position with the Delaware and Tudsen community after a prolonged dispute. The details indicate removal of a key role in the ongoing project.

Vwardneh Washinton Street Neh Delaware and

Ambiguous heading from OCR fragment on meeting

Fragmentary OCR text describes names and events but lacks clear facts. It mentions people such as Alex Kennedy and a mathuna cons ention of the Brotherhood of Malt with garbled details. No verifiable outcome or location confidence can be drawn from the fragment.

Coubeliman Alex Kennedy Amother Brotherhood of Malt Delonate Ladige Mer Ronnies Giane Phon

Local Knights Templar Gather for United American Mechanic Fraternal Council

Palestine ummandery No I Knights Templar joins the Council of Junior Order of United American Mechanics and Lackawanna encampment No I for fraternal gathering and cooperative notices.

Palestine Knights Templar Council of Junior Order of’ United American Mechanica Lackawanha I.oo

Hospital to enlarge operating room and improve facilities

BM emergency hospital directors yesterday awarded the contract for enlarging and rebuilding the operating room. A BLTH funny bid $873.60 beat Nolin & Collins and others. Plans call for a ten foot addition doubling capacity, new antiseptic floor, sterilizer, and a home for nurses to improve comfort and duties.

Bmimergency Hospital Blth Funy Nolin & Collins A. I. Hoole J. T. Robinson Atchitvet Phy Rutherford Scranton Yoong

Death of Mrs Jeremiah Moore reported in Plainfield area

Relatives in this city received Intel of the death of Mrs Jeremiah Moore at her home in Plainfield after an illness of about two months. Formerly Miss Muntiret Scott she was born here but lived in Plainfield for 25 years. She was 45, widow of her husband, with one son Leo and three daughters Aris Ruth and Elie, plus two brothers John and Martin Scott of this city and two sisters Mrs M J Parkour of this city and Mrs W Knapp of Nirrainsburg NY. The funeral will be held today with friends and relatives expected to attend. Mrs Pletcher's grandmother Mrs Hannah Coughlan had the wreath of her sister Mrs Susana Breed, who was 71 and lived with her son Rev George Breed, rector of St Johns Episcopal Church, Brooklyn. The Warholds today at Prookton, Pen. her farmer home.

Ciy Jeremiah Moore Dlainfield Muntiret Scott Plainfield Moore Leo Aris

Cat toge Tiese Company Fair Plans Afternoon Entertainment

The managing committee of Cat toge Tiese company fair schedules a mid afternoon matinee with music and dancing. Performers include Miss Dally Wise-In Lanedon Davis Russ Agnes Walker and Mien Mon thon. The event aims to raise funds with donations totaling S120 and honors several supporters.

Cattoge Tiese Company Fair and Corpyal COE Leon Chines Miss Dally Wise Lanedon Davis Russ Agnes Walker Mien Monthon

Centennial celebration committee meets on venue and time

The transportation decorations and fireworks committee members will meet the executive committee chairman and secretary in room 7, Leader Building, third floor this evening. The publicity and music committees are asked to assemble there to discuss Saturday evening plans at the same hour.

Duilding Velock

Local Residents Seen in City Visits and Health Notice

James Kearney of Green Ridge visited the city yesterday. Dr. John S. Niles returned from Albany. Charles Humphrey and John Mitchburn were visitors in Jermyn Wednesday evening. Mrs. Willa Jenkins of South Terrace street plans to visit her husband at Longshind City. Rev. Griffin, bishop of Scranton, was a visitor yesterday. Conductor Thomas Morgan of the Delaware and Hudson Roundhouse is home ill on Seventh Avenue. Miss Mary Tich of Pittston visited her sister. Hugh Mofine of the South Side returned home Wednesday evening.

James Kearney Green Ridge John S. Niles Albany Charles Humphrey John Mitchburn Jermyn Willa Jenkins South Terrace Street Longshind City Ad. Griffin Scranton Diocese of Scranton Thowas Morgan Delaware and Hudson Seventh Avenue Mony Mary Tiche Pittston Mere Hugh Mofine Hone Invincible Commandery Knights of Malta Taylor Ven Hoyts Hall Anerion B. Vane William Davies West Scranton Sone Glee Club Ednth Annis May Reese Sarah J. Price Mr. Deibler Fo AL Drabler Treasivern Henjamin Evans

Hawthorne Society Meets for Evening Program

The Hawthorne Literary Society gathered at Professor and Mrs. H M N Hargett's Second Street home Wednesday evening. Rev M R Thompson delivered an address on Nathaniel Hawthorne's life while Minnie Phillips sang a suitable solo. The gathering was held with a brief program and pleasant mood.

Hers Pasarth Hawthorne Literary Society HM. N. Hargett Secondstreet Nathanle Hawthorne M. R. Thompson Mir Minnie Phillips

Local society notes and upcoming meetings in town

Irene Roberts and William Jones led readings with Miss Tillie Roe’s reception and a solo by Mr. Jones. The next meeting is May 14. New members admitted include Mrs. Annie Lauder of Scranton visiting town, with her mother Mia, Jay, and Miss Seymour. The Baptist church grand concert is postponed to May 4. Rev Maynard B Thompson will exchange pulpits with Rev D J Harmon. Delaware and Hudson colliery reports no new developments and will be idle today. Borough council to discuss granting a franchise to the new electric light company. A patrol group from Corporal Oscar C Smith camp, Sons of Veterans, attended a Wyoming meeting.

Irene Roberts William Jones Irving Tillie Roe Mr. Jones Annie Lauder Scranton Mia Jay Miss Seymour Baptist Church Maynard RB Thompson The D. J. Harmon Laceyville Delaware and Hudson Emily Fessenden New Electric Light Company Oscar C. Smith Camp Sons of Veterans Wyoming

Evening of music at Father Mathew Opera House

An ensemble of St Patrick's school pupils previews a long program at Father Mathew Opera House. selections include Glassmire pieces, Bohm The Fountain, Liszt and Valse readings, with numerous soloists, orchestral elements, and choral items led by Miss Sade Rogan Miss Jairy Mooney and Master James O'Brien.

Local musical groups engage for Grand Lodge session

Taylor and Mozgart quartet join Anthracite Glee Club for the Grand Lodge session of the American True Ivorites in Gettysburg starting May 11 for four days. May Day benefit concert for Mrs Hoodwin planned at Western rink to aid her large family in need.

Anthracite Glee Club DD. EK. Jones Mozgart Grand Lodge American True Ivorites Price Library Association Library Hall Thomas Butland Providence First Congregational Church Tallie W. Jones Taylor Lodge Gettysburg William Hoodwin Webern Rink Coodwin Edith W. Watkins Olwen M. Howells John FP. Tubbs James S Bert Warren Scranton

Scranton Visitors and Local Church Improvements Noted

Mr and Mrs Stanley Stevens of Scranton visited relatives here on Tuesday. Miss Birdie Kinieht of Lat Plume visits aunt Mrs oD Ayleswearth. The Baptist church here gains a coat of paint improving appearance. Mr and Mrs J L Phillips show interest in summer home improvements. Mrs B F Chapman adds to home heating comfort. P Matthews and son lay barn foundations. Mr J W Mulliners and son Albert visited Mrs Floyd Colvin on Market Street. A reception in church parlors Thursday honors pastor Rev M S Gorlshidl and family, third time appointed to this charge.

Stanley Stevens Scranton Birdie Kinieht Od. Ayleswearth Baptist Church J. L. Phillips Chapman Mattthews Sen J. W. Mulliners Albert Floyd Colvin

Open-Air Concert by Bonn's Military Band at Mott Haven Hotel

An evening performance on the veranda of the Mott Haven hotel features Bonn's Military Band of Olyphant. The program includes Mareh Memphis Mackey and other pieces with trombone solo by William Hilly, dances and overtures such as Grand Stank and Calanthe, and ends with The Tale of the Kangaroo and The Star Spangled Banner.

Mott Haven Hotel Bonn Mare. Metley Jastiv Ludeveh

Japanese ministry resigns amid opposition to Ito cabinet

The cabinet led by Marquis Ito resigned after public opposition and criticism from the press and parties. Two members were accused of prison terms, and the ministry was described as a varied experiment since taking power in October.

Yokohama Marquis Ito Hies Pattie

Toward Hanged Conviction, Grand Ration Case Update

A report notes that several persons face charges and one individual is slated for execution by hanging for involvement in a rationing scheme. Authorities describe a broader crackdown, with multiple defendants presented before the court and awaiting verdicts.

Auction sale of property to We tinn Srlind

Exclusive wire reports a court ordered sale of property on behalf of receivers of the Hotere Lontance five works of Patereon Soh. The vice chancellor in Newark signed an ombr oon directing the sale to We tinn Srlind ean SS Meir pate represented by the avers ferme locomotive nation.

New York Hotere Lontance Patereon Hier ii Newark Hodae We Tinn Srlind Ean SS Meir

Hospital report lists injuries from falling object incident

A chaotic report from South Sovanten describes Weta Geldini and others injured when a heavy object fell at a factory site near Delon Mart. Victims were treated at Lavkavantia hospital and central clinic as doctors investigated head wounds and internal injuries.

Weta Geldini South Sovanten Gree Midi Lavkavantia Hispital Jilin Tle Delon Wits Strick Walline Kline Aebee Dave Allen Lockawanin Central Iia Tarek Vwonnid Saare Michael Angelo

Cheap Colonist Rates to California and Southwest

Travel offers from Washington and Philadelphia on Southern Railway and Southern Pacific with Colonist tickets at $44 from Washington and $16.50 from Philadelphia, plus $7 berth rate in sleepers. Departures include Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays with conductors and Pullman porters aboard. Information through Charles L. Hopkins, District Passenger Agent, Southern Railway, So Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.

California Arizona New Mexico Southern Railway Washington Philadelphia Southern Raihway Southern Pacific Company Charles L. Hopkins Disteiet Chestnut Street Philacetphio

Strike at Buffalo Howe Works Ends Quietly

River heaters and helpers in the Lackawanna and Lehigh railroad boiler shops walked out this morning after a wage increase ultimatum. About sixty men quit, following a May 11 deadline set by management.

Lackawanna Lehigh Associated Press Buffalo Lackawanna and Lehigh Roads

Plague Scare Hits Galt Suburb of Constantinople

Reports from Constantinople May 1 state plague clues found in Galt the Ingest suburb. Authorities impose precautions to curb spread and protect residents as health officials investigate further.

Constantinople Galt

Transatlantic Passage Details From May 4 Dispatch

Exclusive wire report from The Anteniabed Pres New York outlines ship arrivals and sailings including ports such as Liverpools New York Hottendam and Amsterdam. It lists routes to Rotterdam Boulogue and New York with references to multiple destinations and crews aboard various vessels.

New York Cermaniv Ulver Sables Majietiy Liverpools Hottendam Rotterdam Boulogue

Pro Pepa University Writer Beaten to Death in Philadelphia

A brief item reports the death of a young University of Pepa writer after an assault in Philadelphia. The incident occurred during a May day event, with authorities investigating the attack as a fatal beating of a campus protester named White.

Paladel Bia University of Pepa White

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