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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1901
Page
3
Damaged OCR fragment outlines a schedule of social events in a city with a postponed program on November 2b. It mentions a women’s sight event, a banquet at old Peliows hall, an orchestra, and speakers including Rey Thoma Thaihe and Mark caty. References to local venues, a funeral-like notice, and a charitable drive appear amid garbled lines.
Williamsport and Scranton High Schools prepare for a Thanksgiving clash at Athtorie Park as baseball-style coverage notes strong public interest and ticket sales. The Wilkes-Barre High School also appears as a factor with additional games and high anticipated attendance.
Fragmented report notes a runaway incident halted at Lackawanna and Port avenues. Several involved individuals and vehicles were detained as authorities controlled the scene amid confusion and delays.
New York city lecturer, a noted authority on literature, opened a series on the Divine Comedy. He argued Dante wrote for his own age and for posterity, praising the poem’s symbolic thread and contrasting Dante’s hell with Milton’s Satan. He analyzed the three sins and Virgilian guidance guiding Dante’s protagonist.
Tadward Muller Nettleton of Ithaca wed Miss Josephine Sisson of Pthaeca on Tuesday night at the Presbyterian Church in Ithaca. The ceremony was witnessed by local relatives and friends. The bride was supported by Misses Marie and Wath Nettleton, sisters of the groom, with Dr. Walter Torch, James Gearhart and Mr. Lie thrope serving as ushers. The couple left for Ridwe Street after the ceremony.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions West Billston, Philadelphia, and a trial or testimony related to a first degree murder case. Several names and places appear unclear, with distorted phrases about sanity and sentencing.
A miner badly injured in an explosion at Crescent New Doane on Monday died Monday night at the local hospital. The blast severely damaged the skull and eyes, and several fellow workers were injured.
Nov 1 report from Nis biyel Thivvisburg notes the library session at Weestone Brite Library with discussions led by local leaders and mentions civic figures such as George VI and Viridian van Mansvele Vantin. The article lists attendees and related cultural references, reflecting a busy community meeting.
Fragmentary text cites police, aldermen, and several named individuals in a garbled report. It references a meeting or decision process, unclear event or location, and scattered personal names, with no coherent narrative or outcome.
Wanted left coal miners for West Virginia Chu offering ten dollar savings from Pottsville. Doves families not striking, steady work, good wages. Apply Cliffonts Improvement Agency at WS Mahwutonge Street, BPoreville, My.
A note indicates tickets are available early at box office for the opera carnival. Seats are sought by eager patrons ahead of the event.
In MacQuhae's Today a fine chicken dinner is mentioned with patrons Wyes Lite and Ajlnden Liveet noted among attendees. The brief item reads like a local diary entry with casual references to communal eating and social presence.
A dynamite charge on a streetcar near Spruce Street and Franklin Avenue causes a blast that damages the car wheel and windows. Eight passengers aboard, including two women from Wilkes-Barre, flee the scene as chaos erupts with thousands nearby. The blast prompts evacuations and a citywide scramble to check for further threats amid a strike's tensions.
Superintendent Banborn of the WMedte De mission outlines preparations for winter work. The mission building has been repaired and offers a reading room with newspapers magazines and a lobby for visitors. A telephone is provided for those seeking work with contact arranged through the mission.
In a concise display notice Gas Light Supply Company invites viewing at the Arcade Building. H. S. Poust, Manager, notes low price range from one to two dollars and urges customers to inspect the new ledinderwent gis Uelty 15 cndre power.
Fragmentary text notes weather storms of the past ten years and a new electric light price. It mentions services held every day and a welcome to Ethene with a figure 540, but details are unclear.
New rules require admission for injured or attached persons at set times, with special approval for out of city residents. Certificates and referrals are needed for non residents, and certain medical and religious exemptions apply. Visiting hours and patient handling follow strict protocols.
Henry Keener of York pleaded guilty to falsely raising a money order and was fined 50 dollars. George W. Lockinbill of York was convicted for passing a counterfeit bill but his sentence was suspended on his plea of innocence. Herbert Small of Baltimore acquitted of selling liquor. Six New York sportsmen were indicted for violating the dress law in Pike County and will be tried next term. The case was brought by the state police commission.
Philadelphia hosts the first session of a Unitarian conference in the Middle States and Canada. Adelbert Moot presides as committees are named. Charles Clives of Trenton reads a paper urging clergy honesty. Treasurers report shows funds of 8 270. Cladwick of New York reads on religion’s future. The gathering discusses larger God concepts and spiritual ideas for a modern church.
The War Office authorizes Christmas gift boxes for soldiers and outlines packing limits. Boxes must not exceed 25 pounds, no perishable items, and prepaid charges. Deliveries proceed with care but no responsibility for delivery conditions beyond reasonable effort.
A garbled wire from The Ameciated Pic mentions Dumoit and Hy Enclusive with unclear context. The text also refers to Moe and Beetle in relation to Kiam and MS Sapaos Meanborit, leaving several names and actions uncertain.
Warren A. Jones, treasurer of dissolved Morris and Wissex Mutual Coat Company, Brooklyn, holds 2580 ownerless dollars. Judges discuss directing the fund to a charity but find no legal authority to grant relief, petition dismissed.
Obituary notices report the death of Delaware Lackawanna and Western engineer I W Crothamel at Scranton Private hospital with Civil War service in the 116th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Survived by wife Mary Crothamel, funeral at Welsh Baptist church. burial at Woodward Memorial. Also notes deaths of Gertrude Tinley at North Main avenue and Llewellyn Jones infant on Linden Street with funeral details and burials at Washburn Street Cemetery. The column cites a Pa cigar brand mention.
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