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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1901
Page
3
City meeting details show managers at the hotel will discuss repairs and attendance. Various notices mention postponements, repairs on Northern and Parker avenues, and a coroner in an inquest with multiple witnesses referenced.
A Common Council ordinance introduced by Coleman seeks a yearly license on all merchandise dealers not currently taxed. It imposes 1 to 10 dollars per street or cart seller with monthly licenses issued by the Public Safety Director. The measure, aimed at peddlers and hawkers, faces debate over scope and enforcement.
A letter to Scranton Automobile Club members announces a Saturday run. The note indicates activities and participation details though the text is garbled. Officials urge members to attend and participate in the planned event.
SIM DAVIS proved the best wing shot in a Scranton pigeon shooting match at Briel sare perecinels. Davis knocked down seventeen straight wires, totaling a remarkable score while Clem Maresh Jr. managed sixteen. The event drew about 2,500 spectators and featured officials and witnesses describing a record setting contest with a large purse.
Prize winners listed for a benefit drawing supporting the family of the late Johan EL Morgan. Names include Maggie Morgans, Hinod Hewnett, Jane Wullataa, John Mabinaiek, and many others. donors from local communities appear in a long ledger of participants and awards.
October receipts set a record high for the post office with total business and envelopes sales among the main items. Officials forecast the monthly figures will surpass the $200,000 mark, signaling strong demand and growth.
Three free lectures are announced at St Luke's with speakers identified by name and affiliation. Details are garbled but indicate university and scholarly figures delivering talks this afternoon followed by further events and a public timetable.
A jumble of garbled text outlines an invitation for Teachers' Week by Lewis and Reilly. It mentions attending the event at a table setting and pleasing attendees, with references to a program, seating, and a planned gathering.
A damaged notice outlines a special train sale and schedule for a football gathering. It mentions Owego and Ithaca connections, a November trip, and a marche train No 15, with transfer through the Hackawanna line.
The convention met in session with reports from committees and debates. Delegates pledged funds to continue their work, praised officers, and elected leaders for the coming year while planning a Washington meeting.
The Lackawanna vaiceul plans to sell excursion tickets good for November 7 to Scranton and return the following Sunday at $4.00. Tickets cover the full course including a high school lecture and entertainment. Powell's music store sells remaining seats. course opens Monday November 4 with a Pek slelers concert and reader.
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