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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1901

Page

2

Common Councils Meet to Pass Ordnances and Appointments

Separate meetings in the city building saw the select council approve two ordinances and several resolutions while the common council voted on new appointments. Topics included street poles and wires maintenance, sewer inspector, Carnegie library site, and city street and water projects, with committee reports and mayoral communications shaping the actions.

Vletoher Mannion Cox Gheer Diigo Sewers Abehnien Moenting Heer Qaeda Ana Hetale Nerion Milfatelok Wis Ilhshamar Michael Gilroy Plospitdetree McAndrew Ste. Miaiefeg Iowa Ganialites Peporl Cilroy Plotchen New Dimark Andrew Carnegie Mintadir Bulidine Seventh Avenue J. W. Jones Pati

City measures advance after joint readings

City officials including President Collis Mingit Loftus Thompson Whitford and others report final readings on two ordinances. One provides for urban expenses for the coming year, while the Heense tax bill and a transient dealer tax measure face committee review and potential further action.

Cotton Caunell Sih Collis Mingitano Loftus Thompson Whitford W. H. Masters J. Masters Myons Iba Eleleen Cis

Eighth Annual Meeting of Honesdale Mission Society

The Women s Foreign Missionary Society of the Honesdale District held its eighth annual meeting with programs featuring Mrs ML Meaker Carbondale district president recording secretary and Miss Jeania af spokes district secretary. Afternoon sessions discussed reports from district officers and committees with devotions by Mrs Be i Weller and lectures on women s missionary work. An evening address by Miss Atanydia Cyowoheas from Tsan Pa Ohh concluded the program.

Honesdale ML Meaker Carbondais Poestdert James Dobnos Jeania Af. Spokes Mira Stesston Tate Pevetson Fei Pieter Aire Diagilis Veet Aeginos J. Agee Imam Coriulphes Waller I Anua Leme C. M Sebel Peihe Fardiyn Piel Jimes Gust Lee Are A. E. Chaffee Carbondale Spaurkey Groiether Myo Phere Bailes Yee Bee Mortwtalale Atvanydia Cyowoheas Tsan Pa Ohh Solo Mies Mas Bilpateiek Ype Bondate

Allegheny Society Meeting Notes Show Waning Interest

Sunday proceedings reveal muted engagement as members show little enthusiasm for the event. A yearly election was decided at the upcoming meeting, with several positions briefly outlined and no firm plans established.

Copige Hose Company Week Night Plea and Cele Arte

The report notes Copige Hose Company continuing events this week with features of songs and performances. Lowell Joy leads a program including athletic prowess tonight and Saturday. The evening will witness the close of the fade and the rowing for a local celebration.

Copige Hose Company Even. Inc Lowell Joy Charcho

Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills Endorsed By Readers

A jumble of testimonials praises Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills for nerves and vitality. Readers including James Watson and Matthews Brothers claim relief from insomnia anxiety and weakness after using the product amid warnings about imitators and counterfeit signatures.

London born actor Leonard Outtm dies in sleep in town

Leonard Outtm, actor with the B. U. Sothern company and brother of George and James Paul, died in his sleep on Terrice Street after a visit by friends. He suffered chest pains before retiring Saturday night and was found dead Sunday morning. Outtm, born in London, came to this country fifteen years ago and starred in plays with Sothern’s troupe. He is survived by a son in London and a brother in this city. The inquest, conducted by Alderman Jones, placed cause as heart disease amid grip complications. The company may forward the body to England or bury locally.

Leonard Outtm B. U. Sothern Company George James Paul Terrice Street Heath Hot Sothern Company Hane Serantina Mr. Oui Hame Thie Ely Srend Stirlay Terie Sires Erin Gad Messer Pat Bettween Mowolowk Helving Wilkes-Barre Datesaus Paul Ade Catia Paul Harper Piel Mie Outram London Ds Xare Emin Binles Fuul Mire WBS Albany Lea Lonfon Lethon Ingle Mro Ctra Eneland Othe Coenihinies Barnesving Wilson Phearrelt Edward Perry Treusus Harris Ceva Tierny Ocuany Hy de Clarker Corrie Roberts England Ronniliis

Inquest into Death at Arlington House Hotel

An inquest on Albert Kaye who died by strangulation at the Arlington House was held with Alderman Jones presiding. Jury members include T McAndrew and Patrick Carden. witnesses recount visits by Kaye from Wednesday to Sunday and the moments before his death with the dining room and stairs scene described.

Albert Kaye Arington House Westerday Triluine Alderman Jones Vestotas Abe Foner Coriner JJ Molwrts Ain Ai Vertiet Dimes T. McAndrew Patrick Carden We J. Wills Mulward Mealey TK. Etyrnes Afr Kiss United States Casualty Company Arlington Hotel Thomas Shesero Martin Howedl Marti

Accidental Death Finds Kaye Choked on Meat

The inquest found Albert Kaye died accidentally from choking on a large meat morsel while swallowing. Witnesses noted missing upper teeth and meat pieces over two inches long. verdict stated the death resulted from misfortune, not foul play. Undertaker Melfale prepared the body and a Scranton funeral entity transported it.

Kaya Albert Kaye Nils Melfale Scranton

Holy Name Society Forms at St Rose's Parish

A large meeting of St Rose's men in the church basement initiated a Holy Name Society. About 264 members joined so far with temporary officers elected including Chairman P L P Carreil Secretary George Keene and Treasurer Edward Dougherty. Father Caffey and Father Lynott addressed the gathering as they outlined aims to curb blasphemy obscene language and other moral risks.

Divcase PLPF Carreil Geerge Keene Edward Dougherty Father Caffey Father Lynott Jermyn

Miners Walk Out At Black Diamond Mine Over Pay

Seventy five miners quit work at the Black Diamond Goal company over irregular pay. National Committeeman Henry Collins returned from Harrisburg and arranged a conference with the company. Workers demand semi monthly pay and a wage scale re adjustment. About seventy five idle miners plus strikers resulted in a tie up. All Black Diamond employees were consolidated into one local last night.

Black Diamond Goal Company National Henry Collins Warrisburg Comyne Tardie

Bishop to Confirm at Trinity Church on May 15

Right Rev Hthelbert Talbot bishop of central Pennsylvania will perform the laying on of hands and deliver the sermon at Trinity Episcopal Church. Rev Roal Sawyer rector will organize two classes to receive the sacrament for children and adults with meetings Tuesday and Friday at 4 50 in the afternoon at the parish house.

Trinity Episcopal Church Hthelbert Talbot Central Pennsylvania Ro AL Sawyer Trinity

Plans for Carnegie Library Displayed in Hast Orange Window

The Carnegie Library plans are shown in the window of GW Berry's furniture store on North Main Street Hast Orange New Jersey. Architects from New York submitted a sample for a Carbondale library building featuring a high basement with a large auditorium for lectures and spaces for the library reading room and reference room on the upper floors.

Carnegie Library Hast Orange N. J GW. Berry North Main Street New Yorks Carbondale

Meow band of the Patriot Op der Sons of America advances

A group named the meow band of the Patriot Op der Sons of America shows excellent progress and aims to be in line for the semi centennial celebration.

Patriot Opder Sons of America

A. F. Chaffee Sets Three Day Mos sis Fishing Tour

A. F. Chaffee began a three day fishing trip in the Moosic mountains starting yesterday morning. He plans Moscow as his headquarters while he is away from the city.

Moscow

Puose from this city win prize at winter puzzle contest

Puose residents J. Murrin and RK. Q. Meaker won prizes in the Grand Union Tea Company puzzle contest conducted locally, advancing recognition for their clever solutions.

Puose Prise Winters Grand Union Tea Company Are J. Murrin RK. Q. Meaker

Death of Sister Sy John in Wichita

Word came yesterday morning of the death on Sunday in Wichita Kansas of Sister Sy John formerly Miss Annie Burke. She was the daughter of the late James Burke and was born in this city. She was forty five years of age.

Ware Wichita Kansas Sy John Annie Burke

Mystery Powder Selloff Sparks Child Welfare Inquiry

Fragmented OCR reads like a jagged report on molline powders marketed for children tied to a New York child welfare case. The text mentions children’s home, doctors, and investigators probing products and safety, with scattered names and places obscured by garbled letters.

New Yok Oren Angel The H. Y

Sisters Remembered and Family Courts Case in Scranton

About thirteen years ago she took vows and joined a Wichita convent later returning to Carbondale after her mother's death. She is survived by three brothers and three sisters, plus nuns and nieces from the Burke and Barbour families. In another matter, James Burke and Miss Mary Thicke left for Wichita as Alderman Jones weighed a serious case where Thomas Nelson charged his uncle Henry Nelson with abducting his two adopted half brothers from John Nelson. Henry claimed they would be sent to Mrs. Delia Walsh in New York for a better home and education. the alderman advised a meeting with the boys’ foster father in Scranton and the case was adjourned.

Wichita Carbondale St. John James Eb. H.W Lawrence Celia Mary Burke James Collins Martina Kate Burke Sister de Sales Mary Barbour James Burke Mary Thicke Lof Alderman Jones Thomas Nelson Henry Nelson Thomas John Nelson New York Henry Delia Walsh

Walsh and Dougherty Elected Delegates to Distinct Union Convention

David L Walsh and Edward Dougherty were chosen as delegates to the Catholic Total Abstinence union's diocesan convention to be held in Scranton next month. They will represent the Knights of Father Mathew in the convention. The new St Aloysius Temperance and Beneficial Society met Sunday and added about twelve members. The society will affiliate with the union and be represented at the convention. It now counts nearly 400 members.

David L. Walsh Edward Dougherty Clatholic Total Abstinence Union Scranton Knights of Father Mathew Conseition New St. Aloysius Temperance and Beneficial Society

Metropolitan quartette to sing at Berean Baptist Church

The Metropolitans will perform next Monday night at Berean Baptist Church before a large audience. Tickets are limited but many have been purchased by the citys leading citizens. The quartet regularly sings for top clubs and military societies in Greater New York.

Metropolitan Quartette Berean Baptist Church Greater New York

Fragmentary Fraternal Orders Mentioned in Local Notes

The text lists several fraternal and benevolent groups including William H. Davies' Women’s Keto vorps and No 1M Division Nod, Ancient Circlep Pepe at St Vincent de Paul Lackawanna tribe No 208, Cnapacased Order of Red Men, Mitchell Hose company, Chirkondale conclave, and Order of Heptasaphe.

William H. Davies Pepe Niats St. Vincent de Paul Lackawanna Mitchell Hose Company Chirkondale

Adan Sisko Seen Fleeing After Bail Release

Adan Sisko of the Lust hanes fled town Saturday after being released on bail by Alderman Atkinson. He faced an added charge of making threats. Constable Moron tracked Sisko and captured him yesterday.

Adan Sisko

Painting Elevates Storefront Appeal at Munnerem Emporium

Exterior painting and decoration progress at Mun nere emporium creates a cream tinted facade. Work adds to the store’s attractiveness as crews complete trimming and finishing touches.

Birth Announcements for Three Newborns

To Me and Mrs Henry Beoker of Birkett Street a daughter. To Mr and Mrs FA Blazee of Mun Street a son. To Mr and Mrs John Malley of ? a daughter.

Henry Beoker Birkett Street FA. Blazee Mun Street John 8 Malley

Mo Laaibsisiine Moves From Boarding House

George Mo Laaibsisiine is removed yesterday from Mae In DP Webi on Liteolia avenue to their new Turnishwad apartment in Anthracite ull.

Mere George Mo Laaibsisiine Mae Webi Liteolia Avenue

Names and encounters from a small town visit list

Report notes David Harris of Poroet ily and Ed Frishie from Wilkes-Barre in town yesterday. Mentions Mrs V J Maxey and son Ray visiting Peck Viles relatives and James Atkinson of Conshohocken visiting his nephew in the valley.

David Harris Poroet Ily Frishie Wilkes-Barre W. H. Hollister V. J. Maxey Ray James Fiebinson Uhe Valley James Atkinson Conshohowken Puwenie Wal Higa Athinesoir River Ethnet Ais

Home Notes From Local Families and Visitors

Mrs W G Weaver of Wilkes-Barre visited her parents Mr and Mrs OM Abbott of Byrd Street. Bere Vorphire of Mill Street is confined at home with a severe affliction to one of its limbs. Mr and Mrs Willett Midigalli have children Gertrude and Helo. Guests at Martin Cerrity's home. Constables Neary, Eithy, Henry Blures, Michel Moran, George Gwady and Joe Mormeth attended yesterday's grand jury session in Sovinten.

Tier Parente Hoel Metomb Ciebtiel Dlayeaith W. G. Weaver Wilkes-Barre Tew Bs. OM. Abbott Byrd Street Bere Vurphire Mill Street Seoine Cine Willett Midigalli Gertrude Helo Martin Crerrity Eod. Neary A. Eithy Henry Bpleres Mechel Moran George Gwady Joe. Mormeth Sovinten Grand Jury

Jermyn and Mayfield Borough Council Meeting Deliberates Street Issues

The Marsield Borough council met with four councilmen present Messrs Shlonto Ananophy Redmunds and Tenpenny. They discussed Jol Nester and Michael Tallett for special peace and debated street repairs on Miale street and the need for a street commissioner. A vote to elect a new council member was discussed and postponed. The meeting adjourned after a lengthy session noting pending works and future actions.

Marsiield Derough Messrs Shlonto Ananophy Redmunds Tenpenny Burgess Sullivan Jol Nester Michael Tallett Corncliain Miale Cina Sdminds P.O Georgia Mc Dinars Bam Abradimunihy Wisdiahayed

Fragmentary OCR Brief from Presbyterian Meetings

Fragmented text shows references to weekly special meetings at a Presbyterian facility in Erlenburs, with names and terms garbled. No clear event dates, locations, or outcomes are readable. only hints of a church gathering and attendees remain.

Neville Temi Willis

Unclear Text From Historical Page

Fragmentary OCR passage describes names and events in garbled form. No coherent actions or outcomes are discernible, making accurate synthesis difficult.

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