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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
3
The newspaper notes an upcoming baseball game under electric lights at the local market area. It mentions teams and players in a terse description, with a focus on the novelty of night play and the arrangement of the event.
Fragmentary OCR describes a man aged and injured at a location near Wick firmace. He is taken to Tachanyat hospital where his condition is uncertain and a procedure or operation is noted but details are corrupted.
The notice lists rail service changes affecting May travel to New York. It notes departures and intercity connections, including specific trains, times, and affected lines. Passengers are advised to check station boards for updated timetables and alterations.
Bod Morgan elahiman of the Prohibition county committee calls for a convention of the Prohibition party in Guensey Hall Washington on Main to close the dvlowatis to the elule convention at Newcastle Pa May 21 and 24.
Mie Thiethy donee, avisted on Monday night for maintaining a disorderly house and lewd conduct without a license, was fined in police court yesterday morning by Magistrate Hlewh and committed to county jail in default of payment. The men and women found in the place were fined 10 and 5 dollars respectively. Names listed include Lona feger, Anna Coleman, Rether Pu, Si, Thomas Mitchell, Ryan Howells, dain Wil, Tidings and Pronk Went.
In Washington yesterday Senator Benross introduced an amendment to fund an expenditure of 100000 for a federal building project in the city. The post office quarters are found inadequate, and a request was made weeks ago for enlarged facilities to handle mail volume.
The civil service commission announces two examination dates to fill the post of assistant examiner in the patent office. An April 22 test will select eligibles and a second exam will be held on a later date to meet staffing needs. Applicants must be 20 years or older.
Court recessed after a juror delay as James McElroy failed to appear waiting on a customer. Judge Wheaton ordered two days pay for tardiness then the trial continued with a verdict for the defendant in Wheeler versus Barber. Other matters included Rozelle vs Lewis and a long Longstreet suit with delays and nonsuits.
Habeas corpus was instituted by Attorneys Daniels and Bunnell for H. W. Perry arrested on a warrant from Owego N Y and jailed thirty days for delay in extradition papers. Perry charged with grand larceny of merchandise after three weeks in police custody. Magistrate Howe ordered jail. lawyers contest the magistrate’s authority. Court set a hearing for tomorrow at 9 a m.
In the orphans court Judge Vosburg continued the audit of Andrew Watts deceased and the exceptions to Bridget Milan's will account filed by trustee P J Horan. The case involves rents collected for child maintenance by the husband Jeremiah Ryun, a disputed $2000, and questions of which charges belong to the trustee or guardian M F Wymbs.
The hearing on removing the executrix in the Frederick Simon estate was not concluded and will be resumed tomorrow with George 8. Horn T. P. Duffy W. Hi. Jessup Je. and others representing various parties. Pitcher M. FP. Cawley appeared for the accountant.
The article lists multiple legal and civic items including the issuance of a detective license to Morele Foezanhion of Elfiteenth ward, probate admission for the Mary A. Boechoul will, letters granted to John Rechtold, and the Margaret A. Smiilwan will. It notes Teuae Seedy seeking a veterans license, delinquent tax collectors fleeing Prothynetry Cope, and several names including Join F. Etale Otto D. Myers Joseph Spelcher Martin Gurrell Anthony Scanlon William J. Spellman T. Owen Chatlea Charles Golbert Solomon Miller Photius by Saltry Thomas P. Gilgallon.
Secretary J E Hammes said the yearlong strike will end today after a meeting between the original stone cutters union and the Carluceci union. An amalgamation was completed with Carluceci workers joining the old union. The Carlucel company is to sign an agreement establishing union yards and two wage classes of 13 14 and 37 1/2 cents per hour, rising to 36 and 40 cents after January 1 1902, with eight hours constituting a workday.
Strikes and negotiations drag on as the Builders Exchange refuses to meet the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 668. Contractors insist on an eight hour day with a minimum wage of thirty cents, while carpenters press for immediate wage and unionization terms.
Contractors oppose forcing workers to join a union stating an unlonive proposal would force discharge or unionization. They pledge to support men who stayed at work and argue there are enough carpenters, non-union and union alike, to continue without a strike withdrawal.
A major show proposes a parade featuring representatives of all U S wars from the Revolution to the Filipino and Chinese conflicts. New chariots cages and tableaux promise a grand spectacle, though organizers say streets only hint at the larger show indoors and beer will be served on Tuesday May 29.
Imperial Council nine noble Shrine meeting in San Francisco prompts Pennsylvania Railroad to offer excursion tickets from all lines to San Francisco or Los Angeles from May 26 to June 7 1902 at greatly reduced rates. Return within sixty days with joint agent in Los Angeles or San Francisco and fifty cent service payment. See agents for exact fares.
Fare information announced by the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine San Francisco for a Lackawanna railroad first class excursion from Scranton. Tickets priced at 6.25 dollars for round trip on sale May 6th to June 7th. return required within 60 days of purchase. Depot agents handle stop offs, routes, side trips, and Pullman reservations.
Mrs Anni Hagelgans of Tuckahoe New Jersey praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism and lumbago and says her husband was quickly relieved for a sprained back. She calls it the best family liniment and recommends it widely as wonderful. Sold by all druggists.
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