City notes and events in Scranton area
The page lists multiple local items: a New Rogland Mooner Girls baseball game at Athletic Park, a fatal accident when Engineer Burnett died in Tiviepypone explosion weeks ago, a man killed in an elevator shaft incident, a Womud auxiliary meeting at Kim Park church, Patriarch Militant parade meeting in Carbondale, a missing person case locating Mrs. John McNealey, several marriages, Masonic Veterans meeting, a police case about a mental health claim, new business moves, a severe streetcar crash with amputations, and various notes on births, deaths, and social happenings. The scattered items reflect a bustling, incident-filled Scranton daily.
Crossen to Join Cleveland American League Next Season
Leo Crossen, a well known Wisconsin pitcher with Norristown, is reported to have signed a contract with the Cleveland American League team for the coming season. He previously played with Scranton and built a solid reputation. The Crystal Laundry closes for Labor Day. reopening on order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Crossen
Wasewi Opicher
Norristown
Hur Tax Het
Ver Pyior
Choseen
Mrs Jones Sues Over Dead Husband in Rail Explosion Case
Mrs Lishie Jones, by attorney Wediniui and Boyle, sues the Lackawanna railroad for 14000 alleging a defective engine caused the July Throop wreck that killed fireman Ketben Jones and injured others. The suit, filed for Mrs Jones and four children, claims the company failed to repair the locomotive, endangering workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lishie Jones
Wediniui
Boyle
Luackawannd
Ketben Jones
Throop
Jones
Kin Piet
James Burnett
Pancoast
Burnett
Moses Tavior
Annual Council Session Opens for Missionary Society
The North eastern Pennsyvlvania councils of the Christian Missionaries society opened yesterday at the Green Ridge mission on Jefferson avenue with about five delegates in the city and expectations of 200 by week’s end. Rev. William T. McArthur presided. the society has sent 500 missionaries in nine years, 40 killed by cholera in King. Last year $265,000 was raised for India famine relief. three hundred missionaries abroad and one hundred at home. The convention featured Bible readings, talks on India’s needs, and greetings from Ella Biel Willis Meisler Annie Beasholts and others. President Alden Spe of New York planned to address later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsyvlvania
Christian Missionaries’ Society
Jefferson Avenue
Green Ride
New York
William T. McArthur
Green Midge Tabernacle
Hoxera
King
Forever Missionaries
Eveterin
i+ Vision
India Famine Relief Fund
Athens
Sucmor
Ella Biel
Baltinore
Willis Meisler
Okola
Braui
India
Mise Annie Beasholts
Ammadabat
Bivanceller
A. Ao Mellough
Phillie De'phia
Midsler
Mixa Miva Hire
Balthinome
Two Divorces Sought in City Court
Mrs Kite B Laewds of the West Side filed for divorce from Willem J Lewis on Saturday. William T Kraft of this city also seeks divorce from Catherine Kraft alleging intolerable conduct and adultery with Edith Hoskins. The couple married on Metron 27, and Kraft cites abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hdith Hoskine
Atronnes T
Dienfels
Wien
Catherine Kraft
Republican primary announces Lackawanna candidates
To the Republican voters of Lackawanna County the following named have registered as candidates for the Republican nomination for offices listed. The names will appear on the ballot for the primary on Sept 16, 1901 between 4 and 6 o clock. Judge Jampern Wheaton Carpenter 1908 Delaware Street Scranton Pa. County Controller B A Jones Archbald Pa Coroner John Bateson M C 37 Washington Avenue Scranton Pa John J Roberts M D 223 South Main Avenue Bovanton Pa Surveyor George EF Stevenson Waverly Pa. Each precinct will elect the Vigilance Committee. David J Davie chairman I Dd Fellows secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nott
Jampern Wheaton Carpenter
Delaware Street
Scranton
B. A. Jones
Archbald
John
Bateson
Wyoming Seminary Ad Highlights Modern Boarding Town
The notice promotes Wyoming Seminary as a large boarding school with modern facilities. It advertises certificates accepted by colleges, strong music art and oratory departments, and a business course for non college tracks. Tuition listed at 00 a year with a September 1 opening. catalogue via J. L. Sprague Dh D Kingston Pa. The Crystal Laundry will be closed all day today for Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Sprague
Dh. D
Kingston
Mine Workers Leader Mitchell Seeks Talks on Grievances
John Mitchell and aides arrive from Hazleton and plan meetings with operators to curb disputes in the anthracite fields. He cites unsatisfactory conditions, wage pressure, and alleged management overreach, with a focus on No. 1 Beranten district grievances and a committee formed to pursue redress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Howees
Mitchell
No. 1
Beranten
Revent
Hagleton
T. D. Nicholle
T. J. Duffy
John Fahy
Operatera
New York
Physicians oppose charter for National Correspondence Hospital
A petition is circulated by city doctors protesting the charter grant to the National Correspondence Hospital. Dr John F Walker, a principal promoter, defends the project as legitimate and scientific, rejecting claims it is a "cheap penny dodge" and predicting the institution will become renowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natunal Correspondence Hospital
John F. Walker
Correspondence Hospital
Notice Aimed at Eye Correction At Harris Drug Store
To arrest your attention if your eyes are defective and to correct them satisfactorily at a moderate expense this notice mentions Ss. Ho. Twining located at Penn Avenue Harris J Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. Ho
City approves ten year water contract with Berantenfing and Water Co
The ordinance authorizing a ten year water supply contract with Berantenfing and Water Co has passed both councils and awaits Recorder Connell approval within four days. After his signature the contract goes to President Scranton for final assent. The company previously withdrew a 12 000 yearly offer and now seeks 15 000, but public expectation favors the 12 000 figure as Connell plans to oppose higher rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranten Fing and Water Company
Connell
Scranton
Writer Company
Onmdh
Objection to Ferber Fire Chief Appointment Noted
Central Labor union session condemned H F B Ferber as fire chief and passed resolutions denouncing the appointment. The group cited Ferber as a leader of a disruptive element linked to a recent labor dispute and said the move insults workers and threatens citizens. A second resolution attacked a badge for a Republican convention and was referred to a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Bureau of Fires
H. FB. Ferber
Mall
Ferber
Delaware
Lackawinna
Western
AFP
Burns
Conte Lauber Union
Tus
Homent Jalwr
Eitinene
Connell
State League of Republican Elube
Thirteenth
Lavelle
Jones
Trommes
Registered A Kick Over Public Safety Pay Licenses
Assistant Building Inspector Jack son objects to Director Wormser’s pay action granting twenty dollars per month. Midueckoon was removed from duty while the department’s fleet matters are settled. Director Wormser defends the salary despite objections, stating he will not yield to pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Worner
Bellevue woman jailed for speakeasy and sheltering
Mrs Anne Cunningham of Bellevue was arrested Friday night for running a speakeasy and sheltering vagrants. Magistrate Lowe sentenced her to a harsh term and ordered 350 pounds bail for court, warning the case may proceed only if she again violates the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Cunningham
Bellevue
Magstrate Lowe
Baturdey
Self-Worship and Sin Highlighted by Rev Knapp Sermons
Rev. Shepherd Knapp of New York preached at Second Presbyterian on self centeredness as the root of all sin. He argued that the son of perdition in Pauls description symbolizes selfish humanity and urged deeper knowledge of sin and Christ to find freedom.
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Shepherd Knapp, JR
New York
Second Presbyterian Church
Paul
Christ
Shepherd Knapp
Giod
Mr Knapp
Oujech
Taul
Thessalonians
Eauth
Apostle
Jos
Nuon
Hin
Seu
Ein
Heyre
Tan
Jesus Christ
Groundbroken at Cree Lutheran Church Expansion
Informal services are held this afternoon at Prescott Avenue Mulherrs Treat to break ground for a new Cree Lutheran Church structure. Noted clergy will attend and Paul Bergman of Wilkes will give a brief address. Groundbreaking will be by a church member with construction by contractor Will Jane’ Mien starting tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott Avenue Ave
Cree Lutheran Church
Eajy
Paul K. Bergman
Wilkes
Jane’ Mien
Conservatory Office Announces Daily Hours and Monday Classes
The Conservatory office will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting today. Arrangements foriston house and the classification of students will begin next Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory
Leston House
Crystal Laundry Closes All Day for Labor Day
The Crystal Laundry will be closed all day today in observance of Labor Day. Affected customers are advised to plan accordingly as services resume tomorrow.
Pennsylvania Railroad Reduced Rates for Sovereign Grand Lodge
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces reduced round trip fares to Indianapolis for the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows meeting. Tickets sell Sept 12 to Sept 21 from all points, valid for return to Sept 1 or later, with extensions to Oct 7 upon payment of five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indianapolis
Sovereign Grand Lodge, I. O
Sovereign Grand Iodge
Order of Caid
Pennsylvania Trailroad
Found-Trigg
Indianapelis
Winnehielee
Indianapolia
Tribune Offers Summer Mail Subscription At Low Rate
The Tribune announces summer delivery by mail at 12 cents per week with flexible address changes and daily mailing. Readers are urged to report any complaint directly to The Tribune office. The ad mentions Pocono Cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
North Main Avenue Pave Completed After Year and Quarter
After a year and a quarter of work the rough North Scranton thoroughfare from Court Street to the city line is now finely paved. Work began at Court Street May 3 1800 and reached Throop Street before winter. The project passed from Guardian Construction of Philadelphia to Barber Asphalt Company with a contract price around $0,000 plus several thousand for waiving between car trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Avenue
Scranton
Court Street
Throop Street
Gieard Construction Company
Philadelphia
Barber Asphalt Company
SheriffDismisses Guard Over Park Prisoner Escape
Sheriff Schadt dismissed guard Benjam in Hughes who was in charge of five county toll prisoners after they escaped Nay Aug park by leaping onto a passing Erie and Woorming coal train. An investigation blamed Hughes for remissness. William Kiine appointed to replace him. No word yet on the escapees, likely they remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Schadt
Benjamin Hughes
Nay Aug Park
Sherif
Hunghee
William Kiine
Disorderly houses warned as Centre Street cleanup planned
Public Safety Director Fos orders five nuisance premises on Centre Street between Penn and Wyoming to quit within a set period. The move aims to restore cleanliness and curb disorder tied to fires and other hazards. officials previously tried intermittent cleanups without lasting effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollo
Juetenetione
Director of Public Safety
Fos
Wornser
Hive
Penn and
Wyoming
Conservatory Receives Large New York Sheet Music Collection
The Conservatory has acquired a vast collection of sheet music from New York, chosen by Mr. Pennington for students. It includes hundreds of piano pieces across all grades and promises valuable study material for pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory
New York
Thie Ek
Pennington
Conservatory Studuntes
Oey
Police and Aldermen Court Records Details
A Galion court case involves Kate Midinin charged with concealing a treemarnage and facing other offenses as the hearing unravels. Frank Shealghd of Petershiong and Melvin linked to separate disputes. Hewitt, Tatton, and Fullaids Rowlett appear in related incidents as Greenberg handles warrants and city dealings in Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Midinin
Galion Court
Wit Lea
Frank Shealghd
Petershiong
Philip Saniiner
Wei Mengel
Alterman Ruthhe
Melvin
Emirt Room
Witway
Rowlett
Sannrilaw Hight
Greenberg
Melatscet
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Rogland Mooner Girls Baw
Weat Bide Browne
Tim
Willian Onmond
Ditkon Avenue
Dames
Miteburg
Kim Park
Patriarch Militant
Whey
Carbondale
Momi
Mest
Salem Avenue
Paptaton
John McNealey
Boulevard Avenue
Mra Coirses
Neewkertrent
Witteton
Ella
Depdan
Pitlet
Evenue
Theinae Melun
Wilkow Marre
Alfred Gill
Mo Morgan
Throcmy
Alex Miemnoka
Pantinachmishi
Tier. Wood
Miemoka
Mary Danhotokin
Gretnwond
Masonic Vetuieans
Miacenie Viltoran Association
Northeastern Preylvania
Masdnile Hoth
Spi Street
Mantyis
Miller
Wienke Merwe
Elerks
Morris
Sawer
Woot Bone
Donce
Sheri Sohade
Eis
Meteo Saterday
Belle Freeman
Sheree
Dotty
Valine Milla
Mary Te
Jans Gillagher
Weet Scranten
Lackewirita
WREK
Bunton Elearning
North
Signiwile
Aibert
Kellie
Winton Heath
Patrik Philly
Doln Coney
Jilin Herron
Miavtin Tiadow
Pateek Ahem
Peter Wolst
Montana
Hell Coney
CPC
Milo
Bankeuplow
BR. Wosearte
Deion
Bettie Ail
Alfie Walton
Amenean
Mah Gina
Pheu
BOA
Milles
George Meet
Uowt
Mail Chink
Hood Sabgok
Pelilighton
WLM
Powuinensing
Durmiginre
Luat Ein Hp
Anil Petunia
Cleveland
Adame Avenue
Margaret
Terry
Cee
Broadway
Wilkes-Barre
Commonwealth Bldg
Scranton, Pa
Mrs. Jones
Work of the Christian Missionaries’ Society of
Northeastern Pennsylvania
Kate E. Lewis
William T. Kraft
Lackawanna County
David J. Davie
I. DD. Fellows
Wyoming Seminary
Crystal Laundry
President Mitchell
John Mitchell
Unite Dd Mine Workers of America
City
St. Charles
Shorty
Mike Morris
Tie
Lake Lodore
Mine Workers
United Mine Workers of America
Blate Stationary Engineers
Vonvenethan
Myne Woerkera
America
Dr. Walker
Lamp Headquarters
Crina Yall
Geo. V. Millar & Co
Wreming Avenue
the Scranton Bedding Co
Lackawanna and
Adams
Lackawanna Business College
Liberal Club
J. E. Bloomer
Third National Bank
United States
INGS
Wa. Connell
Henry Benin, Jr
Ws. H. Pick
New Grace Lutheran Church
Servatory
North Main Avenue
Centre Street
State Normal School
Bloomsburg, Pa
J. P. Welsh, A. M
Ph. D
Prin
St. Thomas College Scranton
F. Andrew
Dal Waominge Avenue
Geo
Chestnut Hill Academy
Wissahickon Heights
Chestnut Hill, Pa
Broad St
James L. Patterson
Scranton Correspondence Schools
Poster
Prealdurit
G. Wh. Forter
View
Renilat
Hathig
Ue County
Bn Distwult cd Rv Tilt
Lockawanna Railroad
von Repanton
Hafalo
Phoegeedy
Cir
Buffalo
Ony
Terin Neo
Heranton
Wu.m
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