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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1901
Page
3
Readable scraps describe postponed events at a Presbyterian church and a violin concert amid rail worker injury, hospital visit, and a factory accident. Names include Delaware Lackawanna Western brakeman and Mathew Contin of Flin Street.
Jhiira Schilitieds of Veliswile was injured in a Rus Amway accident Saturday when a horse frightened by a car near Winbow's hotel in North MeaMiaWwas. She received injuries and was removed to hospital.
The Society of the Sacryt Weart of St Mate's staged an elaborate event with a parade and fashion plate, featuring members in formal attire and a detailed parade route from Washington avenue toward Tavkitwanna then back to grounds. Doors opened at 7 p.m.
The article recalls Christopher Mathewson’s emergence in 1895 with the Scranton team, aided by a Tribune advocate. It outlines his early play for Xeon stone Academy and later clubs, his standout debut against Taylor Fields, and his progression to Norfolk and finally the New York club, where he built a lasting pitching reputation.
The piece recounts Bon Mathewson accepting an advance from Connie Mack to try out with Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics in the American League, while New York held him in reserve. After a clash with the ex-Pirate and returning the money, Mathewson negotiates salary terms, angering New York while Philadelphia mourns losing him to the Athletics.
The Walter L Main circus from Wilkes-Barre debuts a two ring elevated stage act and new features after two weekend performances despite rain. Highlights include Stallion pedestals, Crenato and Thea act, three Pettitt brothers, Miss Davenport sisters, and a Tough Riders ride. A glittering street parade follows after 10 o’clock.
Notes from city officials indicate a planned swearing in today as public safety head reappoints current officers. Reports say up to three removals may occur with likely one or two new appointees. discussions highlight a potential reshuffle under the director of public safety and a tense debate among officers.
Disjointed report outlines upcoming board of trade session with plans to discuss public safety, potential ordinances, and a range of proposals. Includes notices about speakers, committee actions, and a piano sale advertisement by J. W. Guernsey in Scranton.
A fragment notes Wholesale and retail G. BR, Clark & C., on Washington avenue, led Asi for Kelly's union crackers. The passage mentions local merchants and a product line but lacks complete context or outcomes.
Dr. Tsaga J. Lansing of Green Ridge Presbyterian Church denounces a police magistrate’s comments as arrant hypocrisy and a contemptible falsehood while urging stronger enforcement against saloons selling to minors. He rails at saloonkeepers and brewers and asserts current methods are the only effective means to uphold the law.
John Kreger a noted Wong Nin by trade fell seventy two feet from the Nay Ang bridge of the hedre Railroad company while a repair crew worked on the structure. He died from a fractured skull and multiple injuries. his fiancé was to be married next month. Survived by his widowed mother and four siblings. Coroner to investigate. funeral to be arranged by the Junior Order American Mechanics.
W o S Millar and Charles Mare were elected unopposed as delegates from the Second Welshitive district. The Lincoln committee met to organize for the Third legislative district with Oscar Van Buskirk and J B Watkins named for key positions. Towns, Towle, and Seagpeans are presented as the sole candidates remaining in the race.
The final league bowling event features Tadite Lokom and Wilkes-Barre facing Weel Bd Wiheelinien in a season finale. Captiain Heapkins and Wisgen aim to deter Milton effert and three ABs as the team seeks a strong finish amid questions about Stringer fe and Hopkins.
President Roosevelt and his wife and daughter joined a large group of friends for the formal opening of the exhibition. The train route encountered delays and a crowd gathered on platform stages as officials arrived, but no notable incidents occurred.
The Scranton blues club hosted a lively evening with the Teen Jazz group and regular members. Performers included notable locals, delivering four sets of varied material before returning to the stage for encore numbers.
The provided OCR is garbled and unreadable in places, hindering extraction of a coherent event or names. No verifiable individuals, organizations, dates, or places are discernible enough to compose a factual summary.
The contract for decorating the Firemen Relief association rooms on Spruce street is awarded with second floor frescoes and parlor divisions planned. Director Hitchcock advertises for a steam fire engine, hook and ladder truck, and hose, with bids opened May 28 and total appropriations of 5000 4000 and 1500 respectively.
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A note from court reports covers the Bowler versus Meadow Brook Water case and a new trial motion. The proceeding involves land and eminent domain questions with details about the defendant and entities tied to the Water company. The record references a counterclaim and a judge’s order for a new hearing.
A public reception honored Cardinal Martinelli in Philadelphia after a solemn pontifical mass. Noted church leaders attended the ceremony at St. Joseph’s College with a welcome address by Prof. Owen A Hillview and remarks by Father Aloysius Hresinun Bod at Woolstock College.
Fragmented text shows a political confrontation with shifting positions and unclear timing. Mentions of leaders, ports, and possible sanctions suggest a diplomatic dispute impacting regional stability.
The article describes title insurance as essential to ensure possession and deter clouds on title. It notes that defects found during sale trigger avoidance of litigation costs and provide indemnification against challenges to ownership.
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