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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
7
Dr John L Weates famous pair Lond Critknot and Lord Golden won first prize for ladies driving horses at the Philadelphia horse show this week.
City officials meet as Treasurer Robinson and City Controller Costello present a formal written request to Treasurer D. A. Scranton for liquor tax revenues. The document outlines the amount sought and outlines proposed tax allocation.
Fragmentary OCR text reports an incident at The Close factory in Moosic involving a worker named John Reemer. Details are garbled with injuries described vaguely and no clear outcome or sequence of events.
Tickets for the Catholic Choral Society concert at the Lyceum Theater are selling fast with only a few remaining. Most boxes and loges have already been sold out.
A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday in the United States court by Adelbert Rhodes of North Abington towneblp. His debts amount to $1,058.58 with no assets. The creditors meeting is set for June 1 in Referee Van Wormer’s office.
Parents and friends are invited to visit the sewing school on Saturday afternoon at the Young Women's Christian Association unit to view works created by the craftsmen throughout the year. The school will then adjourn for the summer.
A tense meeting of the common council drew a large attendance as discussions on the armory project continued. The session closed without a firm decision, adjourning indefinitely while members debated the next steps.
A four pound brook trout about two feet long is said to be the largest ever shown. It was caught by Harry Connell near Pocono Mountain and was displayed in Dr Parker’s window on Sifice Street.
Scranton gun club announces a public shoot day with clay bird events this morning and four pile shoots this afternoon. Entry fees range from cents to $1, with proceeds supporting the club and local efforts.
Arthur Pigcell, who recently left this city for New York City, died after a fall from a ninth regiment gymnasium scaffold. The exact cause remains unknown though he attempted to save someone else. He is survived by his mother and eight brothers.
A formal dance at the Biayele Club showcased the Mieut De Tia Glirs as guests of honor. The event drew over one couple in attendance with entertainment described as refined and elegant under the management of Miss Manly Ningberts and a hostess team including Miss Mamie Callallin and Miss Belinda Hoban.
A burglar hid in a dark corner of Steve’s Place on Ponn Avenue and Linden Street after hours. Police reports initially claimed watches and cash were missing but later notes show a banner, coal case, pickled string, and a cash drawer rifled remained unaccounted for. Suspicion falls on several regulars of the tavern.
The opening night features Price's Sympathy and Miles in fine form. Newport debuts with a contralto range and tasteful arias. A grande finale includes duets by Williams and Alles and ends with The Star Spangled Banner and Onward Christian Soldiers by Bauer’s band.
The article lists historical data on early U S post offices including counts of offices, miles of routes and mail service, and annual revenues and expenditures. It provides figures for stamps issued, postal cards, money orders, and registry numbers across several years, reflecting growth and operations of the postal system.
Creasy and state party leaders met in Altoona to outline a campaign program for the upcoming election. The discussions covered school district organization and the steps to implement the strategy, with Creasy detailing his plan to guide the campaign nationwide.
The notice lists prices for reserved and general admission to the National Eisteddfod events on May 20 and three sessions at the headquarters 501 Linden Street. Reserved seats for morning, afternoon, and evening sessions cost 1.00 each, with general admission varying. tickets sold fast due to limited 1,600 seats. Applicants urged to apply promptly. new phone number provided.
John Jermyn, longtime Scranton leader and wealthiest citizen, died at 6:45 a.m. at the family home at Jefferson avenue and Vine street after a six month illness. He had endured years of kidney trouble and recently returned from Pasadena with his wife and children. Survived by wife and several children, his death closes a storied career in coal, real estate, and local philanthropy. His funeral is planned for 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at the family residence with Rev. Dr. Rogers Israel officiating. interment in Dunmore cemetery.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports that in Washington the omnibus bill passed Congress, providing Scranton with an $80,000 allocation for the government building project.
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