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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
5
AL BY Kiger returns from a trip to the coast. Talihi Greenfield of New York will officiate at the Linden street synagogue this evening at 7:15. Nellie Mouyi visits, while Ed Meowab Dengills and Attorney Colborn retuned from Montoursville where he spoke at a Republican rally.
Early yesterday morning an attempted burglary at the residence of George G. Mahy secretary of the YMCA was thwarted when Mahy fired a revolver and the intruder fled. Detective Moir is investigating the case, noting Mahy had just left bed to tend a sick child.
Cox Brothers announce a transition to the European plan for guests during winter with the dining room always open. Tables d hote terraces may be arranged for parties, with a menu boasting market freshness at reasonable prices. The well furnished house aims to serve patrons and is open for day or evening events in Scranton.
In Servanton and Berduton Pennsylvania couples wed at Elm Park parsonage. Rev Clarke M Gifts officiated. Edith Comp ton wed Willig BR. Garfield J. Brown and Maud E. Depew joined at different ceremonies. John Coombs Jr. wed Mary A. Jones per Clinton B. Jens pastor.
Peter Higgins of Minooka was arraigned before Alderman Howe charged with attempting to burn his home, assaulting his wife and daughter. He was committed to the county jail in default of bail after a drunken and disorderly conduct fine and held on additional charges with $500 bail.
The Young Men's Christian Association trustees issue an initial payment call for subscriptions to the new building fund. The pledged total reaches about 2200702, roughly $1 short of the needed sum for construction and furnishings. Construction on the site at Washington avenue and Mulberry street advances toward a November 1, 1901 completion, with occupancy planned by January 1, 1902 and a New Year opening. The new edifice is set to rank among the largest YMCA buildings in North America, surpassed only by four cities: New York, Chicago, Cleveland and Montreal.
The twenty second annual institute of Lickauwiunni county teachers will meet at the courthouse October 29 through November 2 with enrollment and lectures by notable educators, including Madame Elizabeth de Barre Gill and Dr Nocc Schaeffer. The eighth annual Directors' meeting will also be held, addressing school administration topics.
Mass gatherings from Minooka and Taylor threaten to close the Davis washery area. A crowd attacked workers, shots were exchanged with two men bound for the washery, and later hundreds gathered to block all washeries. Officials fear escalated unrest without decisive action from authorities.
Alderman John T. Howe of the Seventeenth ward urges re election of President McKinley. He praises four years of Republican leadership, cites prosperity and pledged achievements, and notes Sparrow Point iron works adding 3500 jobs as evidence of economic recovery.
A non union brewery driver was assaulted in Georgetown Wilkes Barre on Wednesday evening. His wagon overturned and beer load captured as raiders struck saloons tearing down signs and seizing non union beer. A crowd later drove out workers at Sibley colliery without serious violence.
A charter was granted to the Northern Boulevard company to lease the Abington turnpike from the Abington Turnpike company. City officials protested in Harrisburg, noting two legal and factual issues. The secretary indicated only fact issues could be ruled on locally, while law questions await attorney general review. A writ of quo warranto may be sought to revoke the charter if warranted.
The third annual ball of the Young Men's Hebrew Beneficial Club was held at Music Hall with the national colors decorating the room and Lawrence's orchestra in attendance. Club officers include Harry Reisman president Abe Greenberger vice president H N Reisman secretary N J Freedman treasurer trustees Morvis Mecklovics and Myer Judk ovic. The committee in charge features Floor manager Abe Pelbua assistant floor manager Louis Rubel and others. The Brockway course entertainment Mara the magician will open tomorrow at 9 am with season seats reservable today.
Yesterday two empty quart whiskey bottles were found in the Grier jury room amid allegations a bundle of clothing smuggled by the wife of Kellogg carried liquor to jurors. Testimony before Judge Archbald and Tipstaves Powell and Weller detailed the events and possible passes. Subpoenas were ordered for Kellogg and his wife as the investigation continues.
A well attended ragtime evening was held last night at the Fixcelsior Social club rooms on Washington Avenue. Guests enjoyed lively music and a cordial atmosphere in the cosy setting.
A congregational event at Linden Street Synagogue was hosted by the ladies group. The venue was nicely decorated and crowded with both young and old attendees until about 1 o clock. Card games, a short program, and refreshments entertained guests.
Milton Demmy, 18, of Mr. Joy, died from Paris Green poisoning after fears over paying for a bicycle bought on installments. He hid in a cornfield and a corn shack, fainting from the dose and dying at home the next night.
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