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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1901
Page
3
Fragmented OCR text records scattered references to people and groups in a city setting, including mentions of women groups, professors, and officials. The passage is garbled with misspellings and incomplete phrases, offering no clear event, date, or location.
In an upcoming county redistricting plan, lawmakers propose adjusting boundaries within the Wake County area. Public notices indicate hearings and dates for civil actions and potential impacts on representation, with commissions and officials named in the filing.
The league closes its season amid tight battles as the Hickus club and West Enders race for top spots. Top performances include strong showings by Key players and a featured exhibition night with multiple matches and anticipated rematches.
The city engineer reports a fiscal year focus on paving streets and sewer improvements. It notes territory coverage around Scranton and mentions Perdew and Stewie GH as involved entities in the project.
A cryptic note describes photograyiles by Seohrlevoe blending Dinhess whtuinuments of LeDradative Cabigemonk with BRIM rending. It mentions an invitation to the ped Hem and a study marked by Vidbs seodil, implying a puzzle or artistic project.
Early notice advertises E Robinson Sons' Muy Bock Beer at 514 Washington Ave Scranton with piano buyers invited to call for prices. The copy also mentions J W Guernsey and Evop a Broke the Poconos cigar and promotes sales through Saturday and the following week.
Select Counman Josep Oliver denounces Superintendent Robling and Detective Moir as demoralizing the police and attacks the appropriation lobby. He accuses covert pressures and threats while criticizing amendments to a county funding ordinance and urging suspensions until investigations proceed.
A city council resolution releasing the Scranton Redding company from a lease on ground near the Phoenix hose house was reported favorably by the committee and adopted. The plan also included widening Moosle street and the council adjourned to meet Thursday night.
Lawyers for the Municipal League pressed the evidence at hearings before Alderman Baller to decide which of seven defendants, if any, should face the grand jury. They expect to finish today and announce results this evening or tomorrow. The league plans to prosecute only where a conviction is likely.
The Supreme Court allowed an appeal from the Superior Court on whether county officers should be paid by fee or salary. The local court favored salary. the Superior Court reversed. An appeal to overturn that reversal is planned. The Taylor borough pole tax case against Postal Telegraph Co also advances.
The first opinion by Judge Carpenter in Lachawanahs new court finds the plaintiff cannot obtain relief in equity and must pursue trespass in ejectment. The decision centers on land boundary claims between Mary Hayes and neighboring owners, with conflicting evidence about fence lines and possession spanning decades.
Funeral services for Jilles P. Roberts were held at St. Luke's church with many attendees from the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad pitry shops and Comets football team. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery. Gallbearers included James Cummins and James Corbett. flower bearers were Thomas Kern and others.
The Catholic Historical Society announces a spring program with events beginning May 7 a progressive euchre party featuring the Lawrence Concert Orchestra. May 14 adds an illustrated talk on Catholic Muintnirdcks in America by Senator W. Dowling. May 22 features Dr. Janes A. Walsh on Shakespeare's Development of Dramatic Chemistry. May 28 hosts a reception for Bishop Hobin with music by Bivuer's orchestra. Tickets go on sale next Tuesday night before the euchre.
The first installment of Pan American stamps arrived yesterday and went on sale. The set includes one, two, four, five, eight and ten cent stamps each depicting progress scenes such as a Great Lakes vessel on the one cent and a fast express on the two cent.
An illustrated color photography demonstration by Louis Allen Oshumne led a program praised for entertainment value. The event featured stereoscope views and a piano set by A. W. Walkes with performances by contralto Jassie Powell and other acts.
The notice advertises a new Havana tiller product from Cihwantecd line under the brand Gc Cigar Kleon. It markets a cigar with bold marketing language and a colorful, hawkish tone.
The notice touts Bargain Friday with two days of sale and promises chosen bargains. It emphasizes consistent quality standard and price reductions across all merchandise with a money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied.
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