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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
3
The Teamsters Local Union No. 2 held a meeting last evening and decided that after November 1 the initiation fee will begin. The action sets the new dues structure for membership entering the union.
A man identified as Putrok Murry of 24 Broadway was found guilty after a belay Aldermian body incident yesterday. The court confirmed the beating and alleged intent to kill, with the defendant implicated in a default judgment by Shd bull.
Rochelus reports that contractors will begin work next Monday on the main sewer for the Ninoewath district with several hundred men. project aims to improve sanitation and traffic flow.
The Central Women’s Christian Temperance Union met yesterday afternoon in Chuoraey’s hall Myre. DD Hand led devotional exercises and Gomer Reese offered prayer. He spoke on the duty to support temperance papers and described work among West Side youth.
A fragmentary note outlines a next week program titled Women In Position. It mentions a responsive reading and references an event linked to Anie Shain Sub and Jeet. Details remain unclear due to garbled text.
A Baptist State convention echo meeting will convene at Silteh Baptist church where pastor Ree Wo 0k Boddie and several delegates will report on the recent gathering.
Contractay Dale believes he can continue work on the Providente road pave for a full month Jonger and expects to reach the Imambail crossing before winter halts progress. He states this will be one half of the job.
Levy of Pent avenue and Leber of FER street faced Alderman Hiddy on a charge tied to a disputed theft claim. Leber allegedly agreed to secure a tote of iron for ten dollars for Levy but failed to deliver the money or the iron, and was held on a $100 bail.
Two boys named George Keegan and Apehiearey went missing last night. Police describe one as about ten years old, tall and slim, in a dark coat and light pants with a dark cap, the other as a year old with similar description. Authorities request information from the public.
A civil service examination for assisting in Mullipine service will be held at the federal building on December 9. Those passing gain certification for posts in Philippine Talauds with promotion prospects. Also notices a December 2 exam for chemical clerks in the department of agriculture.
George Overton a Scranton van trader testified about the van used in the Thornton Insurance case. He claimed Wilkes-Barre superiority over Scranton vans and described the van's movements from Thornton's Wilkes-Barre residence to the new home in Lington. Nearby witnesses corroborated the furniture and book details challenged by the defense.
Public Works Director Roche notes many street name duplications and mislabels across Bedford Street and Bedford Avenue, causing confusion. A special joint committee will be formed to standardize names, with Common Council backing the move and a vote set for tomorrow night.
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A Lackawanna County Medical Society memorial urges Scranton to establish a bacteriological laboratory directed by a bacteriologist, appoint a medical inspector for hygiene, and create a sanitarium to treat early tuberculosis cases. It calls for compulsory TB reporting and enhanced sanitation after patient death, aiming to cut deaths and prevent spread.
Mrs. Tupman of Richmond Virginia describes severe backache bearing down pains and nervous collapse from womb issues. After starting Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound in June 1901 she reports major improvement, gaining weight and renewed vigor after ten bottles.
The article reports W Watson revising his stance on city work contracts after broader study. He argues the 1874 act remains in force except where the 1884 third district clause exempts certain streets and highways, urging continued use of the current system until a general ordinance sets contract rules and awards.
Backaire Wire reports from The Associated Press in Washington that Alexander Travis of Carbon duln received a pension of $1 and Adaline Kehley widow of Clifton received $8 as pension grants.
W. O. Stetson, Maine public schools chief, urged a sober revival of essential subjects at the County Teachers Institute. He championed reading, arithmetic, spelling and recitations while calling for less ornamental work and more field observation. Superintendent Jones spoke on history’s link to geography and national life, citing Greece and Rome and the potato’s impact on Ireland’s population and labor.
Letter Carrier Pred Rinery yesterday tendered resignation to Postmaster Hipple effective November. John Williams of Peckville will head the list of waiting substitutes and has served as a substitute since July 30. Vote for John B. Jordan, Republican candidate for state senator.
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