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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1901
Page
9
A garbled report outlines community activities, including a westward company venture, donations to support civic projects, and a Teen participation event. It mentions acknowledgments to local businesses and a planned Educational Contest, urging residents to read the full description for opportunities.
Tackawanna Dairy expands to serve ice cream in bulk with new parlors at 24 Unite Adams Avenue. Cream varieties will be available by the dish all day and evening in summer under D F Stone supervision. Retail sales to begin with established Lackawanna ice cream reputation.
Daily receipts of imported cigars and finest goods listed for sale. Two phones, Dean, 45 Connell building. A rummage sale will be held at 124 Penn Avenue May 14 from 1 to 6. A great variety of desirable articles will be affixed for sale.
The Lackawanna hospital directors held their annual meeting in the administration building. Reports were read, elections held, and plans discussed for expanded directorate to twelve members with new officers named. The board thanked Miss Beatrice Morris for a $40 donation from a charity sale for the hospital ward children.
May 10 marked a council deadline for affiliated workers to hear from employers on the nine hour day demand. Only Dickson Manufacturing replied. Meetings of manufacturers and shop officials in Wilkes-Barre area discussed next steps and possible joint action while no change occurred at Lackawanna shops.
Controller Howell omits comment on whether to uphold the Thursday night resolution directing him not to counterseal warrants. City officials expect he will rely on City Solicitor Watson’s rule claiming councils cannot abridge his powers, leaving ambiguity on how the council could compel obedience.
The Union seal is advertised as dust proof germ proof and trust proof and is preferred over the Trust seal. M J Kelly's Union Home Bakery claims to manufacture and deliver the seal fresh daily.
Michaelian Bros. & Co offers a range of rugs at low prices from their shop at 124 Washington avenue, inviting customers to furnish rooms with affordable floor coverings.
The Twentieth anniversary event in Scranton featured General Secretary Warburton of New York and Frank S. Bryant. Secretary Adair reported membership and dues growth, noting 827 members and 501 dollars in receipts, with 178 entertainments and rising social activity. Prizes were awarded in the membership contest and a talk by Warburton highlighted the three strengths of the YMCA.
The Great Wallice Show, touring this city on May 4, adds a complete miniature circus with a dog and pony act. AL Wallace presents one trained horse and two fine ponies in this season’s lineup.
A promotional summary describing how title insurance protects property owners against defects and losses from contested property rights. It emphasizes complete indemnification, protection during sale or purchase, and guarding the owner's financial interests against title disputes.
Scranton Pennsylvania based Guaranty and Trust Company at 512 Spruce Street listing officers L A Watnes Mersident Hk A Ruane AH Merlintock and Vive o president with ins 5 Hull Trust Oiliver. historic bank directory snippet.
The Elks lost all three matches to the West End Wheelmen in Wilkes-Barre, losing ground in the league standings. A tie was played in the series with a disputed second game TI8-THL T1. Ellis of West End led scoring with 44 while Yost led Elks with 19% on an average of 17%.
City plans an attack on a water rate ordinance by forcing a relator case with consumers resisting payment. City Attorney favors suing as relator to test legality in state courts possibly reaching the U.S. Supreme Court. The process would take at least two years before a final ruling.
Edward Padden and Thomas Barry were re-arrested on charges of criminal assault of 13 year old Dino Hunt. They surrendered to District Attorney W T Lewis, were arraigned before Magistrate Lowe, and committed to county jail without bail awaiting grand jury action. The DA cited review of testimony from the initial hearing.
See our large line of fancy silk reversible vests. Nothing like them in the city. They are worth as much as two ordinary silk vests. Come in and see them. We have a variety of pleasing styles and the prices are right. Richards and Wirth, 226 Lackawanna Avenue.
Local data shows high and low temperatures, humidity readings and precipitation details for yesterday. The report lists temperature extremes, relative humidity around high values, and rainfall amounts as recorded in the May 10 observation.
Grand jury heard Frank Silliman Jr of the Scranton Railway charged with bribing Old Forge councilmen. Key witness P W Gallagher, former company claim agent, testifies amid related indictments in the Wayland case.
M J Gallagher of Winton fought a charge from Municipal League agents over a nickel slot machine found in a Callagher hotel in March 1901. Gallagher, aided by attorneys, contends he was not proprietor of a Winton hotel nor owner of a slot machine on any premises, with the machine seized and destroyed at the driving park two weeks earlier.
John Ceha, a laborer at Cliff works, sues the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad and Dickson Manufacturing for 10000 dollars. Ceha was run down by an engine May 21 1900 while wheeling ashes from Dickson shops to a dump near the tracks. Plaintiffs allege Dickson negligent for forcing a dangerous passage and DLW negligent for not preventing the accident.
Judge Carpenter finished hearing arguments in the equity case Gaplan versus First. The court then adjourned as jurors and returns are expected to be resumed tomorrow.
The executive committee of the armory ball met last night with members including Colonels Boles Ripple Hunt and Adjutant Chase among others. They approved Bauer’s band and Alexander’s Ninth Regiment band for entertainment and filled transportation and décor roles.
Warning readers to hurry and check the papers for current footwear styles and prices. The notice promises wide fit options, daily temptations, and potential profit for readers who buy now.
Readable text lists men’s footwear with prices from 2.00 to 4.00 and styles in all colors. Also notes ladies’ fine Dongola stock and patent tip shoes in lace styles and multiple sizes priced around 95c to 1.50, indicating a discount sale.
A report by Mr Bellinot states a committee will be served in the administration building. The printing committee is led by Shiney Allen of Colliery Baginger Company with ties to T. C. Poster and other named associates noted in the briefing.
Chief Engineer Phillips of the Bureau of Engineering prepared plateau specs for a sewer in Railroad alley to relieve the main sewer on Backu Vita avenue. An ordinance authorizing construction was introduced Thursday night by Mr Melvin. It appropriates the sum of 5100 Levy for the sewer, as provided in last year’s sewer bond ordinance.
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