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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1901
Page
3
Fragmentary text mentions months age events and names with scattered references to places people and actions. The garbled items suggest city notes and local concerns but lack coherent events or clear outcomes.
Delegates of the Catholic Diocese of Sevinton gather for the annual convention in Pine Birnoak. Officials plan a reception at St Johns hall on Chabhouse avenue after sessions to discuss venue and city outreach.
Senator W J Dowling of New York City will headline the May lecture series by the Catholic Midterious society tonight. He is to be introduced by local attendees and will be congratulated afterward by members of the society and the Knights of Columbus.
The readable content is garbled and noncoherent with no clear persons organizations places dates or events to summarize into a news item or card.
Deputy Marshal Snyder arrested Hyezleton man for opening a letter in the district’s first arrest by an officer. The case, tried before Commissioner Will, at Haaleton, ended in acquittal due to insufficient evidence. The accused had previously been employed in the same district and started his own venture. The misdelivered letter was opened by the accused’s former coworker and later returned to the post office.
Board of Control spent long hours reviewing plans and specifications for three new buildings to be approved next Monday. Applications for permits were granted for several staff changes including new teachers and resignations. A special meeting will also set a closing date and fine related to school closures.
Rumors have circulated for days that General Manager Silliman of the Scranton Railway may retire. Silliman publicly denied the retirement claim when approached last night, with officials reportedly uncertain about his plans.
Yesterday a transfer of liquor licenses was filed, moving the license from Andrew Raval to Charles Ayansk i for the Birst window. The attorney filing for the transfer was Dh 02 Moods and Watkins, with May 25 identified as the close date for the year.
Short column discusses publication etiquette as writers may contribute under headings with namelines. It notes proper placement of bylines and the role of readers in approving opinions. The piece signals editorial standards for named writers and practical guidelines for attribution.
The readable portions describe a complex, era-specific scenario with numerous names and places, but the text is heavily garbled. It references potential political or social institutions, individuals, and events without coherent or verifiable specifics.
Amateur baseball at the Delaware grounds on Hoon Avenue Store will host a game featuring players like Howe Silver and others. The list includes Mouleation Pivelow Chatel Epstein Hive Mises Raniohlars with several names omitted.
OCR text is garbled with scattered fragments mentioning a pace, dates, and measurements. No coherent events, names, or organizations are identifiable to summarize into a factual card.
Seventeen men brought into the city to fill strikers’ posts report they were lured from Hoboken promising high pay and nine-hour workdays. The group, all unions, arrived by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western and were told to return home if not needed. The dispute over pay and hours persists as the council warns of further action and a strike on May 4 if petitions fail to win approval.
City council debates raising streetlight height from eighteen to twenty five feet after complaints of glare. Councilman Vaughan introduces measure to restore twenty five foot height, contract allows city to direct height but dockage penalties loom. Public sentiment and contractor tensions shape action as hearings continue.
Piree to You Today persidient of the Anmeorican Pedernithing of Tahoe threaten actions to block shop access if nine hour day demands are not met. Tre pullers in the yard organized Saturday ready to strike if nine hour day is granted. The Lackawan n special officer Abe Seidman, brother to the detective Ike Seidman, was knocked in a confrontation with strikers on Franklin avenue.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company announces notices for employees to report for training and tests. The offices warn workers to report by a specified date and time or face job suspension. The notices list supervisors and departments including motive power and machinery.
Guernsey Hall on Sid Washington Avenue in Scranton advertises best and reliable piano prices. Prospective buyers urged to call for prices and terms. J W Guernsey proprietor promotes value and store offerings.
An advertisement from Steam Heating and Plumbing listing P. FP. & M. PT. Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave promotes the Aleon cigar and encourages readers to visit. The brief item highlights a local craftsman business and a product recommendation.
Report details a violent park incident in which Cobb Neary and McAndrew aided a wounded man, while Neary escaped with help after a neck wound. Cobb is described as a 60 year old, 140 pound man with a history of prison time, and the scene ties to a past Quink Gallagher feud with killings.
Dr G Frank Lydston recounts a Minnesota crime tale from a Bellevue doctor’s visit ten years prior. A physician’s tale of a robbery gone fatal ends with the killer’s skull sent to the survivor for view. Two robbers were killed. one boy later studied at a Minneapolis school.
A fragmentary report describes a response to a gunshot wound as a central skull cover is revealed at the Thater centre, prompting the firing of a revolver. No clear names or dates are provided in the readable text.
In a humorous tale from a Meond-Cherab era setting, young Robert debates with his parents whether a baby brother would best serve as a playmate or allow him to keep a pony. After long musings and several questions, Robert concludes he would rather have a brother than a pony, much to his father's surprise. The exchange highlights family priorities and the playful dynamics of siblings in a rustic upbringing.
An unclear fragment discusses insurance, valuation of soul property rights, and claims arising from contested validity. It references duties, expenses, and potential judgments without clear specifics or names.
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