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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
3
A chaotic OCR fragment reports a man felled after a fall at an attack night and taken to a hospital. It mentions federal court activity, commissions, patrols, and a long list of place names and personalities amid scattered notes on constitutions and railroad reports.
Attorney M W Martin claims the office of city solicitor and seeks council approval to eject incumbent George Willson. Martin alleges successor status to former solicitor Weasbury and plans formal demand for possession of the office. Proceedings begin with Martin meeting Willson and Watson abstaining from response.
Full sized upright piano in near new condition offered for cash sale. Located at Sh A St, Wearer, with viewing by appointment only. Call for details and to arrange a showing.
Classified note offers best prices and terms for purchasing a piano. Readers are asked to call Guernsey Hall at a Scranton address and ask for Kelly about union crackers and PonLe foosolideyen. Contact details appear vague and several phrases are garbled.
President Judge Edwarde York issued an opinion denying a new trial for C S Patta who was convicted of practicing dentistry without credentials in Scranton. The ruling centers on the meaning of entering upon the practice of dentistry and whether the evidence supported a sustained verdict under the applicable law.
The grand jury spent most of yesterday hearing arguments on a petition to annex Lackawinna township lands to Taylor borough. Borough Solicitor John M. Warris and lawyers O Mally represented petitioners. District Attorney Lewis to present police and municipal league evidence today. jury to decide by Saturday.
Miss Sarah Mason suing Barber Aspirate Paving Company for 25000 after a sidewalk trench on Wasonsinie Avenue near Hotel Jermyn corner collapsed injuring her hip. She claims no protections or warnings were provided to pedestrians. Next friend Martin Rauiane of Forest City pursues the action.
Viewers from Susquelanne street Olyphant and Blake Iv express concern that a new road from Susquelanne to Main would be too costly. They claim the project offers little benefit and estimate labor nine six days of work would be needed, seeking consent reconsideration.
Illness slows presiding judge Kelly as Eben P. Dyivhes’ case in First Welsh Baptist church court proceeds slowly. A new director is directed to handle the docket while the judge remains unavailable, with guidance from Cheermere D. Taylor on the next steps.
The damaged text reports petitions to transfer business from Dunmore to Gabriel Peloces of Dunmore. The petition was referred to Attorney Layce ton M. Schoch as commissioner to take testimony. The hearing will be tried in court on May 22.
The text reports a probate matter for the estate of Khatrleb Shoda Jali at Wat Scranton with Megister Koul granting administration to Rarul Slocum and naming George Richardson as guardian. It notes Witt Baylor appointed examiner of the private property, and mentions attachments involving Isaac H. Fella.
Advertisement for steam heating and plumbing services by F and M T Howley located at 231 Wyoming Avenue offering repairs and installations.
Funeral services for Charles K. OMalley were held Wednesday morning with requiem mass at St Peters Cathedral led by Rev A O Reilly. The ceremony included a choir under Professor Schilling, pallbearers Frank Thorpes Moses OMalley and others, and a burial in the Cathedral cemetery. The Royal nieces attended, and the service concluded with the anthem Our Friend.
United States court held a brief session led by Judge Archibald amid a large gathering of lawyers. Ex judge Willard admitted, and sixty five attorneys qualified before Clerk Searle. County officials Snyder and Rosen arrived to organize the new district court operations in Williamsport and nearby counties.
Frantic opposition to the Central Rapid Transit franchise seeks to block its approval and halt plans to extend service. Critics allege the project risks burying the area in debt while supporters claim the move will rejuvenate Washington avenue and protect property values.
A blaze swept a residence near Roberts Avenue and 7th Street shortly after midnight. Firefighters reported the fire originated inside the dwelling and caused extensive damage estimated around ten thousand dollars. The home's ownership is tied to a dispute between Albert Matthews and Eb Las, with investigations ongoing into possible arson.
Fragmentary ad notes cash sale of an organ at half price and mentions delivery, inspection at a local address in Scranton. It references a bakery item and vague dates, with unclear spellings and several garbled lines.
Captain Billy Hopkins of the Backus team tops the league averages at 171.85 over 27 games, out of 44 players, with Bicycle Club led by BIC Roper at 169.74 over 21 games. Black Diamonds' Taylor scores 169.42 over 12 games. West End Wheelmen and West End No. 2 show solid marks as the season closes.
The Wallace vaudeville troupe plans its third Scranton visit in three years, with performances set for Friday May 24. The agent promises no deception, emphasizing honest advertising and big salaries for standout acts. The event is expected to draw hundreds and thousands of attendees who return each year.
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