In and About Wave The City No Quorum Present
A city meeting proceeds with no quorum as officials note the absence of essential votes. Discussion on pending topics stalls while attendees await further instructions or a rescheduled session.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
3
A city meeting proceeds with no quorum as officials note the absence of essential votes. Discussion on pending topics stalls while attendees await further instructions or a rescheduled session.
Voli A Stevens of Phine Springs filed a petition in the United States district court seeking relief under bankruptcy law. The filing lists debts of about 185 dollars and includes unspecified disagreements driven by the financial strain on local resources.
The Florence pits monthly donations are tallied with contributions from Marvels and Pierces Market Selobles and Fruit Weekly Addlers Aid Lindner and others. Items include bread rolls fruit vegetables tea meat clothing and professional services from Dr Beardaley Dr Ann Clark and Consumers Tea Co with daily milk and occasional ice cream noted.
A new Powderly No 2 breaker is staked out near the Powlerly slope about a mile northeast of Mayfield station. It will be a double breaker with wee and dee sides, costing about 70 000 dollars and capacity 1 ton. The plant will integrate Powderly Carbondale No 1 and small Coal brook sites to boost output and relieve Coalbrook while reducing shutdowns. The firm also raises annex washery frames at Legnett’s Creek North Beranton and plans a 1 200 ton annex at Von Storeh, bringing total capacity up by nearly 4 000 tons daily.
County commissioners approve a ten column official ballot for November 4. Tickets listed include Republican Democrat Prohibition Socialist Labor Socialist Citizens Anti Machine Ballot Reform and Union with a blank column for write-ins. Republican and Democratic candidates named include Governor Samuel W Bene nypacker lieutenant governor William M Brown secretary of internal affairs Inne Bo Brown congress William Connell auditor John B Jordan representative First district Joseph Oliver Second district John J Seleuer Third district Edward James Fourth district P A Philbin orphan's court judge A A Vesture county commissioners John Morris John Penman mite inspectors Llewellyn M Evans and others. Democratic ticket lists Robert J Cattieon Governor George W Cawhrie lieutenant governor James Nolan secretary of internal affairs Timothy Haver Fred Philippe William P Gitta Poo White commissioners Durkin Burdel Burke etc.
The police reserve schedule, in place since the Inauguration of the coal strike, is likely to be eased within one to two weeks. Night and day shifts have disrupted sleep, with officers on reserve between duties. future plans aim to allow more uninterrupted rest at headquarters while keeping some reserves.
OM Wharton of Hiepe alleys challenges Muosquinn or Spider teams to an orantaziting display by youngsters called the Lobsters. The squad includes Willits McGovern Stilker G Alexander and Clark, all new to league play. A junior league of four to six teams may form for a short-season run.
Meredith Watkins Charles Watkins and Chester Knott appeared before Alderman Kassou for assaulting Adam Skoda son of Paul Skoda of Brisbin patch. The three waived a hearing and posted $800 bonds each. James Kipp acted as surety.
A long list of names appears for a Beranton event with many individuals including Mrs. Bo A. Blum, Milton Booker, Henry A. Colle, George Cuswicby, Miss Jen tie Cad, Miss Mary Colvinin, J. Edwards loan agent, and dozens more. The text resembles a community registering attendees or participants with various titles and roles noted alongside names.
Two divorces were granted after cases were submitted in Scranton’s court yesterday. Chloe Schriver and George H Schriver wed in 1807 and faced abuse claims. Albert J Coddington and Elizabeth Coddington separated after a 1850 marriage in New York. The day included diverse civil actions and numerous certiorari petitions, with a special Orphans’ Court session on Elizabeth Zeigler’s estate continuing to November 7.
Attorney A A Chase represents Peter Manley in a trespass suit against Wilkes Barre and Scranton Railway and Scninton Steel. flood salts noted. Executions against Hudson and Metcalf hotel keepers on Von Storeh avenue total 100 dollars. One writ charges 341 against Charles Robinson. another for 24 against Central Pennsylvania Brewing Company.
Elmira Chief James Cassidy identified James Darling alias A J Gilman and J W McDonald in Elmira for stealing four dress suit cases from local hotels. One grip held $200 worth of goods. another was found in Binghamton. Both men admitted their names on warrants. they were remanded to sheriff awaiting governor requisition papers. They were photographed for the rogues gallery as they were intoxicated at arrest.
Kubowily accused Cin elski of stealing 45.75 dollars a watch and chain from him at Michael Wyloseke’s house last Friday night. Wyloseke denied owing the debt. Alderman Howe dismissed the case. Cin elski held to bail on perjury charge. Wyloseke faced counts of forcible entry and was held in jail.
Mrs George Kashir and her son appeared before the Scranton poor board seeking help to find a husband and two children said to live in Philadelphia. A mistake sent them to Scranton and Director Dickert arranged care. Mrs Duggan of the board notes the Philadelphia society has unified the family.
President Mitchell’s reassuring remarks ease fears of mass job loss. Superintendent Rose says many old workers will have places to return, with work likely within a week. Non unionists depart region. engineers and other key workers cleared to resume today as Local 1016 delegates plan a union meeting.
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