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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1900
Page
7
The Furanton Pocket Guide and Business Directory updates readers on wallway fare changes and distribution is set for today Saturday. Also notices on a missions talk, a factory accident, a funeral, legal appeals, Rally Day invite, a disorderly conduct charge, and fraud allegations appear in the city notes column.
The opening program for the season at the Halliad Young Men's Association will occur Monday evening. J M. Chance Pill directs the lineup with Miss Eliza Garagen and Mrs Back providing vocal and instrumental support. Tickets are available for members at the building.
The second hearing for Willem Smith, Hothier, and others in Kiteerton on selling Tiger without license was continued. Michael Sullivan faced theft charges after being caught taking $1 from a White Thor cash register. Mayor Moir set a fine and awaits a county court hearing. Also the Woman’s Relief Corps Auxiliary holds a clam chowder social at Lincoln Avenue on May 1 with food, music, and charity for veterans.
October schedule lists Republican meetings in diverse towns with speakers including John R. Farr Charles Bk Daniele H C Hubler Emil Sehneider A J Cob ern Jr Major A M Han cock John KR Farr Galualia A Grow Chis He Little Rel Tompkine ville George M. Watson and John H Farr W F and others in Scranton Dal ton Carbondale Justis Al pneo Hall Justis in various venues through late October and early November.
City Controller Badras Trowell angrily denounces a council resolution by Councilman C F Chittenden that questioned transfers between city appropriations and charged claims. He says his office acts honestly and openly and invites inspection of accounts. Chittenden declined comment, plans to publish a statement soon.
Rev Rh F Pierce last night gave an illustrated lecture at Penn Avenue Baptist Church titled Under Ten Flags or Rambles Abroad. He shared experiences from Europe this summer including a Christian Endeavor rally in London. About two hundred photographic views covered ocean voyages and sights in England Belgium Holland Germany Switzerland the Rhine the Alps Italy Venice Milan Rome Naples Pompeii Paris and the Passion Play.
North Scranton hosted a major Republican event with a parade and mass meeting in the auditorium attended by over 1500 people. Speakers included T J Reynolds John M Harris Lincoln L Fyre and A J Colborn Jr with Lincoln Eyre of Philadelphia presiding in Stewarts absence.
A. J. Colborn Jr, a top Lackawanna lawyer and Clerk of the United States Circuit Court, voices firm support for President McKinley. He cites economic recovery, wartime leadership, and thirty five years of patriotism as reasons to re elect him and trust his continued guidance for four more years.
A Lawrence procession led by the Union League and multiple Republican clubs marched in uniformed bands with the notable John Davis of Bellevue. The rally inside the Auditorium featured speakers including T. J. Reynolds and A. J. Colborn Jr. praising McKinley and urging a straight Republican ticket.
Mayor James Moir ex Speaker John R Parr and Attorney W J Douglas spoke at a Republican rally in Fallon's hall Old Forge last night. The hall was crowded and the speeches drew enthusiastic reactions from the crowd.
Afternoon program shows races at 2.40 with entries including 2.20 class contests and a free-for-all for a robe. Prizes include clothes for the horse from W. Prite & Company and street blankets from Keller & Larris Combine, plus several named horses and handlers.
The Quinn murder case from Carbondale in summer 189 was recalled for trial. Other indictments include a speakeasy charge against Stephen and Thomas Flannanigan and an aggravated assault case involving James P. Quinn. Several defendants were found not guilty or fined, with the county ordered to pay costs in multiple cases.
Five more men left the city for League Island Philadelphia to join the marine corps. Names include Kern Jackson Charles Asa De Reiner of Heaumont Wyoming County John Joseph Bolton Homer Kent Howard and Albert Moeser of Buffalo New York. Moeser Jr admitted after examination his father a former soldier eager for his son to wear the Marines uniform. Recruits will train at League Island then head to Honolulu the Philippines and Guam for garrison duty. New men will not handle shipboard work. veterans manage that.
A brief notice describes a remedy product, Bromo Quinine Tablets, marketed to relieve cold symptoms. It mentions dosage guidance and cautions on use, with emphasis on consulting a doctor if symptoms persist.
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