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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1901
Page
8
A strike disrupts court proceedings as witnesses refuse contact with the railway firm. Sixteen trials were set with seven postponed as witnesses avoid communication, while one case seeks $200,000 in damages from repair work disputes and tenancy matters face adjournment.
In the Orphans Court a matter regarding a trust or estate is ordered to be preserved with care to minimize expense. The session will cover reorganizing the use of the committee and follow a set agenda including weekly items and Monday premeetings as needed.
The Lackawanna Railroad inaugurates a new Kingston freight and passenger facility on Bridge Street replacing the old sheds. The depot houses freight offices, a second floor freight room, and a staffed delivery yard for up to fifty rail cars while crews relocate from Seronton and Meike streets.
Fragments indicate a mineral find near Lavi Thi with traces suggesting feldspar presence. Researchers note potential significance but provide no detailed measurements or verified samples at this time.
An advertising fragment touts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as restoring nerve strength, sleep and energy. Patient testimonials from various towns claim relief from back pain headaches and fatigue, with distribution noted through Matthews Bros Druggists and local agents.
Mr Phi Owens of South Onaha reports relief after using a Pyramid Drug Co remedy bought from a local druggist. The letter describes two weeks of suffering from protruding piles and credits the cure with improvement.
Bradford, Pennsylvania developers form Bond Botth with 25000 capital to erect a twelve ring Holden tank at Maselhurst with Bond president and B and Tait secretary treasurer. Terre Haute Indiana steel work begins on a Christy tank for North Baltimore Hotel Works company. A new brick warehouse adds 200 carload storage. Plan to operate in spring. Local promoters Portersfield and Pittsburgh figures back the project.
The article covers the Iiteral Navigation coupgress plans for Duiseldorf Gherniwny next year, discusses coal and coke transport issues, notes the Sheffield brewery sale to Cincinnati interests, assigns J H Smith as yardmaster for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western, and announces new Lackawanna Railroad rules effective December 82 101 to allow thorough staff familiarization with trains and instructions.
The article praises a late evening performance by Solilier Studio at the Academy with witty dialogue and a strong cast. It highlights performances by Seliden and the troupe, noting clever writing and staging, while mentioning notable contributors and the star lineup.
In a bustling performance at the Lyceum, a noted local composer and prolific writer from Maaschuaelte showcases a string of recitals and a varied program. The evening features a chorus of pieces, praised for vibrant expression and technical finesse, with standout moments including a notable minuet and a crowd engaging finale.
The report states Thomas Currin, inmate at the facility since December 1888, collapsed in the men’s dormitory and died about an hour later. Coroner Roberts deemed an inquest unnecessary and no motives or prior incidents are clarified.
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