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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
9
Local notices report excursion plans to Lake Jadere for July 4, details of upcoming board meetings and budget requests, acknowledgments from Florence Crittenton home, and a foot injury endangering amputation. Also announced funeral arrangements, a missing child alert, and church group activities with weather-related postponements.
The joint Public Buildings Committee of Scranton will meet this evening in the office of the City Commissioner to open bids for the condemned house on Wyoming Avenue and decide if sold to the highest bidders. Also reported is Mary and a man from the Lackawanna Hospital recovering after a suicide attempt, with doctors hopeful for both patients. The Catholic Young Women's Club plans an illustrated Crusades lecture using Doré works, featuring a panorama of lantern slides and colored scenes.
Frank Manarina of the central city was arraigned before Alderman Howe on a charge by Rosina Nardallo of committing a serious crime against her. She testified that on January 4 he assaulted her after drugging her and later forced her to flee the city. They eloped to New York, lived at 827 Broom Street, and she returned home on April 26. he was arrested days after arriving back in the city. He is committed to the county jail.
County commissioners meet to consider bids for constructing fifteen piers under the court house mine workings near the soldiers and sailors monument site. Engineer Edmund Barthis presents survey and specs. monument work may finish and be dedicated this summer.
Dispatches report an April 13 clash in Alby province between Company F Forty-seventh Infantry and insurgents wounding five Americans including two officers. Fleet Lieutenant Thomas P Murphy of this city commands the company and with only three officers there is fear he may be among the wounded. Non commissioned officers may also be affected, but dispatches often name wounded commissioned officers.
Bernard McGill, a Scranton Railway conductor, swore out warrants before Alderman Howe for the arrest of Thomas Byrne Andy Phelan and Butcher Corcoran, alleging they assaulted him early yesterday. Burns was jailed for drunkenness and disorderly conduct and held on $500 bail. Byrne Phelan Corcoran were not yet arrested.
T J Lewis sues John G Ollendike Alderman J F Atkinson and Constable Michael Moran for false imprisonment. He claims arrest at his Scott home led to six hours in Carbondale jail and discharge after paying 20 fine and 46 costs. Lewis hires E C Newcomb to expose alleged conspiracy.
La Plume seeks a burgess after the resignation of William Tingley who served as chief factotum and Lackawanna station agent. Attorney R Holgate filed with Judge Archbald a petition for appointment. Signers include N T Dickinson L H Holgate Harlan Howe B C Powers and S J Slocum. Howe touted as likely appointee.
The following properties were sold for taxes by Acting Sheriff Ryan yesterday: Julius Kgroceky in Olyphant sold to C P B O Malley for 45325. Andrew J Heales in Dunmore sold to M D Cawley attorney for 1140. David Vaughan in Mayfield sold to John F Reynolds attorney for 50385. Adam Bush in Foll sold to Reynolds attorney for 4240. William Haus in Scranton sold to Kearward Gardner for 881%. A G Pace in Scranton sold to R A Zinnia attorney for 59. Michael J Padden transferred to deteph Mi kus for 25. A W Bertholf exeviatrix in Blakely sold to James J O Malley attorney for 4455. John M Leonard in State sold to P F Benedict for 2505. Deline Beaker in Scranton industrial Building and Lawn association sold for 633. William F Maye in Scranton sold to HS Keller for 0. Lothe and Andrew Zimmerman in Scranton sold to Jot Von Bergen for 81240. T J Snowden administrator in Scranton sold to Citizens Building and Loan association for 746. Patrick F Farrell in South Aldington to Republic Saving and Loan association for 532.05. William Tt Burke in Scruton sold to Stokes attorney for 60.05. Anne K Newnan and J J New fn in Scranton sold to J M Streeter for stath. Francis A Cormich and Lienie A Cornish executors to PL W Stokes attorneys for 70.85.
John Hailstone treasurer of Moosic borough filed his bond for 8000 dollars with Prothonotary John Cope land, with William Dick and Thomas Hailstone as sureties. W W Watson filed articles of limited partnership for W H Taylor of Pottsville, David E Taylor and J A Linen of Scranton forming the Schuylkill Supply Company with capital 80000 dollars to conduct a general supply business in St Clair, Schuylkill county and other places, main office to be in Scranton.
An engine ran into the wagon carrying ten prisoners returning from work on the Newtown turnpike near Lackawanna hospital. One man John Finni was injured and taken to the hospital. five others were treated at the county jail by Dr Saltry. None suffered broken bones but all were bruised and sore. another gang was selected to work on the road.
News of the Jeffries versus Corbett match reached several hotels by special wire last night. Crowds welcomed the updates with hearty cheers as rounds favored Corbett early, then shifted toward Jeffries after Corbett’s strong display. In round twenty three Jeffries knocked out Corbett to retain the world’s premier pugilist title.
William Eshenbaugh of 3 North Main Avenue died instantly in a head on collision between two Lackawanna freight trains near the Cayuga mines yard. He was the injured fireman trapped under wreckage for over an hour. Engineers Gable and Staples operated the locomotives. wrecking crews cleared the track by early morning.
Officers have applied to the state to amend the charter so the company may operate statewide. A board meeting will set the increase in capital stock and outline future plans to branch into surrounding counties. Installation of the focal plant is delayed awaiting material arrival but work will start soon.
A Rochester man visiting Mulberry Street reports losing 125 dollars Thursday night after associating with Joseph Marley of Mulberry Street in several Penn Avenue saloons. Marley was arrested on Spruce Street by Detective Moir and, with no bail set, committed to the county jail after a hearing before Alderman Millar.
Rev W H Williams anti saloon league superintendent arrived from Montrose with ninety two names toward forming an anti saloon league there. He will return next week to perfect the organization and then speak in Williamsport May 13 to 13.
Anna Shields a seven foot eight inch Kansas giantess and wife of Shade Shields, tour star of Forepaughs, suffers a broken leg after a platform collapse. She migrated from Germany as a child and vowed to marry only a man who could kiss her ruby lips, a feat finally achieved by Shade Shields of Texas, one inch shorter than her.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway provides seamless transit across Chicago via the Union Elevated Loop and Lake Shore station on Van Buren Street. Passengers can transfer trains to reach most city districts, reducing cab use and effort for travelers between Buffalo and western cities.
Exclusive sale notice lists Queen Quality shoes for sale and references the address 508 Lacka Wanna Avenue and related items including 20 shares of Colliery Engineer Co. stock and Dime Building, with R. E. Comegys quoted in connection to the Pocono cigar brand.
The Democratic field includes Lewin H Jol a First ward miner and long time North End native John as clerk of the mining board and recorder contenders. Republican races for sheriff and recorder of deeds appear the most spirited in the county with Clingtan seeking the nomination and others entering the fray.
A group of Scranton sports enthusiasts rode the Lackawanna a.43 to New York to attend the Jeffries versus Corbett bout at Coney Island. Most claimed they were in the city on business and wanted The Tribune to explain their absence. They believed Corbett would not last ten rounds.
John Be Phillips of Jackson Street sustained serious injuries Thursday afternoon at the Poplar Street crossing. He and other men rested calmly and are doing well at Lackawanna.
Imperial Council Order of the Mystic Shrine in Washington holds a May 22-24 meeting. Central Railroad of New Jersey offers a one fare round trip from all line stations to Washington and return, selling May 19-21 and return by May 28. Also stock ad for Hotel Jermyn cigar.
A lively note describes a coffee blend praised as the best mocha and java, with a vendor offering a special deal. A delighted reader quotes a shopper praising the drink and the overall taste, noting the store promotion and the Queen’s approval.
Local grocery firm lists storefront at 411 Leckawanns avenue and 123 South Main avenue plus Nur as a note. The fragmentary street data suggests a property or address listing for the company or a notice related to its operations.
Snow fell in several areas with light accumulation reported on the West Side at 3 o clock. In Moscow a three inch depth was recorded. Tickets to Washington DC and return via Lehigh Valley Rail Road are offered May 22 to 24 1900 for Imperial Council order of Mystic Shrine with travel dates May 19 20 and return by May 28.
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