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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1900

Page

3

CITY NOTES AND LOCAL EVENTS OF THE DAY

Community items include a mine burn injury to James McQuhirn from Mt. Pleasant, a Woman's Club meeting in Green Ridge, polling place move in Third district, Florence Crithenton Mission annual meeting, a party for Diviehom Neon Doighters, election returns reception by Young Men's Institute, a literature class for Young Women’s Christian group, Verrell’s court arraignment after a rough fight, May presented with umbrella by union 68, Jim Judges bouts in Wheeling and Wrenton, pay days for several mines, funeral at Factoryville for Kemmerer, a lost boy found on Washington Avenue, and weekly bank clearings total at $1,900,000.07.

Election Officials Named and Marine Station Stay Extended

The piece lists appointed election judges and inspectors for Scranton wards and districts. It notes the Marine recruiting station in Scranton will stay for at least three more months after Sergeant Farrell’s successful work and recruitment drive, with Captain Mahoney succeeding Lt. Coleone as district commander.

United States Marine Scranton Farrell Lengia Teland Motherore

Republican Mass Meetings On Monday Evening November 6

Republican mass meetings announced for Monday evening November 6 at three venues Alders Street Athletic Hall Workingmen's Hall and Kalonkita all Pittaton Avenue Elm Street Speakers include James T. DuBois Henry George and S Veeeland An address in Polish by James Merry urging support for William Connell for Congress and administration support.

Athletic Hall Alderstreet James T. DuBois Consil General Switzerland FW. Fiesta A. J. Colhorn S. Veeeland New Jersey James Merry

Testimony Aids Mine Workers Campaign Narrative

The testimony by Fred Dilcher and two witnesses aims to counter claims that William Connell influenced his coal company against settlement of the miners’ strike. Nicholas Burke and M.72 Sanders testify about events at district No 1 headquarters in Hazleton. Dilcher asserts he spoke from a position connected to President Mitchell.

William Connell Nicholas Burke United Mine Workers of America Sanders Beraunton Fred Ditcher Mitchells District No 1 Lackawanna Connell Coal Company Dileher Connell Dileheer Hazleton

Letters From The People

Readers share opinions with no responsibility assumed by the newspaper for the views expressed. Letters discuss community interests and local concerns as submitted by contributors.

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Scrantonian letter attacks Spencer in local race

Lewis F. P. Williams of Scranton accuses fellow workers and attorney J. H. Spencer of fraud and rent schemes over a Jackson Street property. He claims misrepresented contracts, unpaid rents, and mortgage falsities and urges voters to judge the facts before supporting his Republican slate.

Scrantonian Oona Cumnell Connell Ariel TF Ooteaigi Spencer Jackson Mb Spencer Tom Hormeco Myeelf Spencer Svanele Reybor Avenue Telt The South Lewis FP Williama

Foxes in the Vineyard lecture at Lafayette colleges events

Rev. Dr. Warfield spoke on Moses and duties of pastors. Rev. Dr. Thompson preached on Home Missions in the northwest and Alaska. Dr. Warfield warned against little foxes in vineyards and urged self leadership to resist evil and maintain spiritual diligence.

Lafayette College First Second Presbyterian L. Thompson New York James McLeod Lafayette Easton James McTeod Charles EB. Robinson Second Presbyterian Church FE. D. Warfield D. T C. L. Thompson Home Missionary Board Warfield First Presbyterian Church Moses Thompson Northwest Alaska J. McLieod Euston Robinson

Boy Killed by a Street Car in City Collision

Nine year old James Fiorito son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Fiorito of 901 Jones street was instantly killed yesterday morning when he dashed across North Main avenue near Jones street and was struck by trolley car 810. Motorman Horton and Conductor Bunnell failed to stop in time. the body was mangled and later removed to Jones funeral home.

James Fiorito Joseph Fiorito Jones Street North Main Avenue BE. T. Horton L. FE. Bunnell Central City Jones’ Undertaking Establishment

Novaritsky’s Back Broken After Cliff Fall Near Locust Street

Thomas Novaritsky a 70 year old rag and bone dealer of Cherry Street fell from a steep embankment at Locust Street and Prospect Avenue Saturday evening. He was picked up unconscious with scalp wounds a lacerated jaw and contusions. Doctors feared a broken back and he was taken to Lackawanni hospital for treatment.

Thomas Novaritsky Cherry Street Locust Street Prospect Avenue Lackawanni Hospital Independent Catholic Church M. H. Quinn

Missing man on Delaware and Hudson tracks identified clues

Remains of an unknown well dressed man were found near the Delaware and Hudson depot. Coroner Roberts suspects possible accident but will hold an inquest due to empty pockets and unknown identity. The coat shows "C. Sullivan 4" and a sleeve "5 J. Wells" with tattoos "Wl T. 71" and a butterfly. Remains await identification at Hutler's undertaking.

Delaware and Hudson Roberts C. Sullivan J. Wells Wl T Hutler

Corner Stone Laid for Thirteenth Regiment Armory

The Thirteenth regiment armory corner stone was laid Saturday at 11 30 am without ceremony. Mrs H A Hoies placed the stone. Rev S C Logan prayed. The box includes regiment records copies of daily papers and an old armory corner stone. Attending were Col and Mrs W M Boles Col H A Cotsen Col I U Waters Col F S Witehenels Col Herman Osthaus and Col Cy Mattos.

Thirteenth Regiment H. AL. Hoies S.C. Logan W. M. Boles H. A, Cotsen

Peabody Addresses Y M C A Meeting in Trenton

Henry B Peabody former local Y M C A secretary spoke yesterday at the Y W C A rooms. A number of young women attended and enjoyed his address and the songs by Mr and Mrs Peabody There Is a Refuge and The Good Shepherd were performed.

Y. W Henry

Election Day Post Office Hours and Services Notice

Tuesday November 6 observed at the Scranton post office with money order and registry windows closed all day Stamp and general delivery windows open 7 a.m. to noon Central city carriers make two morning deliveries and all other carriers one delivery Regular collections as usual Ezra H Ripple Postmaster.

Scranton Post Office Carriera Ezra H. Ripple

Ballot instruction urging votes for candidates Brown and Bonn

Voter guidance appears urging support for F. L. Brown as controller and Emil Bonn for recorder with directions to mark the seventh column opposite Brown’s name. The fragment indicates party alignment rhetoric and target offices on the ballot.

F. L. Brown F. Ll. Brown Gontreller

China seen by Dr Leonard on mission work in China

Dr Leonard, General Missionary Secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Missionary Society, spoke at Elm Park church on China and mission policy. He urged fairness to China, praised Chinese resilience, warned against anti foreign bias, and asserted missionaries' courage amid the Boxer era. He noted China’s 460 million population, seized ports, and church losses, then urged continuing missionary effort and voting straight.

Methodist Episcopal Missionary Society A. B. Leonard New York City Missionary Society of the Elm Park Ching United States Far East Dewey Montijo Cervera George Dewey Manila Lord Jesus China Singapore Java Sumatra Chiniuiman Luss Treacher- Ounk Jesus Christ Leonard Methodist Church

Death notices from Danville and Scranton area

Thomasa Ko Deon of Danville born October 22 1875 died Friday evening from neuritis after camping exposure. Survived by mother and three sisters. funeral at his Danville home conducted by Mahoning lodge. Roger Grimes of Scranton died after a week with debility. survived by wife and children. funeral to be announced. Bridget Christy of Scranton died with several children listed. funeral Wednesday. Charles Jalmien died in Lackawanna hospital of pneumonia aged about 40. Tom Coggins 20 died. siblings listed. Continuous obituaries reflect local Montour and Scranton area.

Thomasa Ko Deon Danville Pac Newan Montour County UU Ovlock Porry Deen Republican Mr. Down Ia Mia W. M. Gardner Helen B Sarah W Duville Mahoning Lodge Roger Ciimes Fis Stone Avenue Grimes South Scranton Iuiwing Tniniserone County Sligo Ireland Estale Tle Richard Scranton Railway Company Edward Bentley Myrtie Kilcullen Martin Daugherty Michael Haggerty Mra Bridget Christy James Christy Atrect James John Scranton Dominick New York City Hefferan Langon Smarth Nellie Julius Strance Jessup Delaware and Hudson Lackawanna Hospital Strance

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Dr. Hand Bookiet Dr. Hand Condanssd Milk Co Scranton, PA Perth Lackawanna Dairy CO H. B. Ware Williams Building James McQurhin Mt. Pleasant Carbon Street Green Ridge We Sint Word Pred Connell Mailivow Avesnue Florence Crithenton Harrison Avenue Treedas Athens Bvcuure Uenchers Diviehom Neon Doighters Uri Guernsey Hall Werereheed Arber Wiieh Wild UW Raily Council Voums Men's Institute Mente Institute Christian Peta Othe Miah Priecewahl Niger Hills Rougie Tuomele Dianteas John Verreli Manat Mtachinshe Patrohaon McMullen Moser Motrin Verrell MR. May William May Eiuge Carpenter Wine, Women and See Company Galety Union No. 68 Theatrical Alliance of Stage Employes Jim Judge Tim Juge Mike Donovan Thechester Wleeling Jide George Cole Wrenton N. J Peter Jackson Youngstock Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Dodge, Bellevue and Cafons Delaware Pan Hudson Company von Steareh Dickson North Scranton Sloan Hampton and Arelilaldi Vactonyville Kemmerer Partoryville O'Clowk One Hundred and Thirty-second Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road Watkins Terpoon Washington Avenue Linden Street Central Station National Bank Reporty Scranton Clearing House Association Pores John Butterman, Jr St. Mary’s Catholic Church Dunpe Ron Towanda St Mary's Cemetery Hla Cousinna Albert Mutterman Peter Butterman Joseph Sehnwarts Decept Newshouse Henediet Nahlen Prank Worl Goutt Feery Alt. Helies Isetrict Fred Hoyer Edward O'Malles Jude Ler Wands & Mt. Sloat Dames ‘T. Arawh Moosle Beroweh Thomas Boylan Piret Disteiet Wat MR. Connell Fred Dilcher United Mine Workers Lewis P. Williams Spedon Guernsey L. B. Powell DR. Warfield Presbyterian Church Judea the Traders National Bank Josinne National Bank Cor Wyoming and Spruce Novaritsky Armory H. M. Boies H. 8. Peabody Scranton Postoffice Emil Bonn Elm Park Church Crrina Geo. W. Millar & Co Wyoming Avenue Dr. Reyer Franklin Ave Lackawanna Avenue Siebecker & Watkins Carpet and Furniture Company Charles Jalmien Pennn Avenue Lackawinng Hospital Twtel Titking Thomas Coggins Vt Heeck Street Mister Martin Patrick Michael Joby Many Susan A. Gingher Spruce Street Agency For Young’s Hats Barion Shey Madison Avenue B. W. Burr Jermyn Shanton George H. Jlermuve
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