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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1901
Page
5
A fragmented report notes individuals including Mra OW and G. Delectunl on Woohliiem Street with Barwicke and Bloorne. The item mentions a few woke with the department and references a sensational event in Teve kuawaitiga.
Three of five West Side Driving Club races on the Speedway were run. In the 24 class a $10 blanket prize drew three starters. winner listed as Teate. The 2.49 class had four starters for a $25 cash prize with Morie Copbiltie and others among the top finishers. Sleepy John and Silver Boy led the club rate race. gate receipts totaled $100. A large crowd attended and one spectator acted as scorer.
The Scranten Wiederkrang gave a successful concert last night at Music hall Wak Wn. The hall was crowded and the ensemble received strong audience applause after the encore. Soloists included Bred Minuleh and Bred Phong, with the Wade orchestra providing accompaniment for a 15-piece program. Dancing followed for younger attendees.
A noisy disturbance disrupted a church service at a village high school venue. After the business session, attendees planned revival meetings and charity meals for the coming week while community groups and local ministers discussed ongoing outreach efforts.
The marriage occurred last night at the bride’s mother Miranda Albro’s home. Rev Droo officiated in the front drawing room with guests including out-of-town relatives. The bride wore white crochet gown with pearl trim and carried white roses. The groom is a lawyer of notable ability and they will reside in the city. Out-of-town guests listed include Mr Thomas C. Curry Sr of Danville and Mrs Edwhard A. Curry of Danville among others.
A lively street car strike sparked a daytime brawl on Jackson Street and Mab Avenue. Fights broke windows and a wagon was damaged as Kramer clashed with others, detectives intervened, and two officers were arrested after a chaotic scene with a large crowd and evasive actions by law enforcement.
An Tulian man named Citiseppe Nor was arrested by Deputy Marshal Snyder yesterday near Pia fon on charges of unlawfully procuring and concealing a registered letter belonging to Seharva and containing 100 Norlone. He was held on $1000 bail. The notice ends with a local church entertainment invitation featuring Longfellow poems and Indian costumes.
The Lehigh Valley Hailwood Company announces special Pan American Exposition excursions to Buffalo with departures from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre on October 11 18 and 609. Round trip tickets cost 9 from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre good on the local train and return within two days excluding Pullman parlor or sleeping cars and not valid on the Black Diamond Express.
A company reports 175 workers on hand and plans to open out of town lines amid a protracted strike. Strikers rely on public sympathy as heavy imports from New York arrive to reinforce the workforce and threaten the company’s control over trolley operations. Officials condemn the boycott while unions organize a mass meeting at the armory with leaders including Caldwell Reeves and John Quinn.
The Scranton common council names Messie, Galvin, Keller and Graf to join a similar upper-branch committee to seek a settlement of the street car strike. The step follows a resolution urging negotiations with the railway company and striking employees, amid fears of losses to business and public inconvenience.
Fragmented ad-like text lists assorted coffee and java prices and weight amounts. It mentions 5 or 6 pound quantities with varied cents and dollar amounts, suggesting a bulk sale or promotional pricing. No clear event or person identified.
A Nicholson lodge event recounts a wedding ceremony for Kuntee Louise Wilson and Thon Chirlea Moore. Guests from Scranton and Oneonta attend, with the couple leaving for a honeymoon to Buffalo and Niagara Falls after a green bow ceremony and wedding march.
Primary grade A Band teachers dismiss today at 42 ovlock and attend the State Kindergarten association meeting at Guernsey hall Washington avenue at 8 p m. Geo Howell superintendent.
The common council approves upper branch amendments to a new revenue tax ordinance raising public service corporations two percent and gas and water to five percent. Suburban members resist higher police magistrates’ salaries. a conference committee will be formed.
Exceptional bargains in useful articles of every description will be available at a large sale to be held at 220 Wyoming Avenue on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Local residents are invited to attend and seek value.
Reports indicate sweet potatoes are abundant and priced near per bushel while common white potatoes become scarcer. Industry sources expect sweet potatoes to offset the failing white potato crop, easing retail supply for local trade.
It can be your guardian if you are under age your agent or trustee when grown if you are sane and your committee if you are not your assignee if your bankruptcy is voluntary and your receiver if involuntary your most valuable friend while you live and your executor administrator or testamentary trustee when you die.
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