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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1901
Page
5
Fragmented city notes report a meeting on public welfare topics and describe scattered events. Proceedings reference Alderman Tidee, Patrick Pike, and Clarke Nese Nal, plus several unrelated incidents and names, with garbled details and partial lines across multiple venues.
The notice lists several individuals with brief movements: Peed Softies of Swrellind Street accepts a position at Gieneca N O Mie Cora Renobirr of North Lincoln avenue vacations at the Pan American expo portion. Ming Margerativbba from South Maig avenue returns from Balston Spa and Saratoga Springs. Rev Luther Uesa Waring leaves for the south. President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America visits the city with local officers.
Report describes mill workers continuing daily tasks and levee preparations along Koranten Avenue and Middle Cramville route. Mentions Mrs Tee Circe Weegtie, Genie neighbor, and Atherton residents attending events at the university. Notes concern over funding and schedule for the project and related local activities.
Fragmentary telegraph from congressman Connell describes a message to the President’s secretary about an alleged plot. The text mentions Williams Hone and Ryan The Tile and references threats against the President, with garbled lines suggesting secrecy and danger.
South Ferno's team won 4-4 late and then pulled ahead as Vierding doubled twice and singled seven times. Crosbin pitched six innings and Cros Bin’s defense and batting contributed. several players, including Ferrie, Bhlandin, and Clear, stood out while others wore down by four missing regulars.
Registration lists show nominees for state and local offices including Law Judge James Wheaton Carpenter of Beranton Pa for the Republican ticket, County Controller F A Jones Archbald Pa, Coroner John C Bateson M D Beranton Pa and John J Roberts M D Scranton Pa, plus Surveyor George E F Stevenses Waverly Pa, with precincts to elect a Vigilance Committee at the primaries. The notice is certified by Kaleman B D Fellows, secretary.
Letter from John Caney in Scranton appeals for a larger policy and an in-person visit by a representative. He notes pain from the accident, thanks for a seventeen dollar fourteen cent draft, and asks for aid in arranging new plan under Policy No. Wi.
Dr. Walter, cancer, piles, skin and phronic diseases specialist at 7 Franklin Avenue offers free consultations for a limited week in Scranton.
The Misses Merrill's Private School at 612 Jefferson Avenue will reopen on Monday September 91 for primary and intermediate pupils.
Clergy across the city condemned the Buffalo assassination of President McKinley as an attack on law and order. Rev. Del Lansing and Rev. Albert Hatcher Smith urged prayers for the president and nation, warning anarchists threaten universal peace and urging reverence for God and the republic.
Dr. Ad Connell, returning from Buffalo, describes the scene at the exposition grounds and the Temple of Musto during the incident. He notes the gravity of the president’s condition, praises Dr Teawell Parke as a leading surgeon, and mentions optimism about recovery due to advances in surgery and antiseptics.
Hampton Moore and the State League of Republican clubs organized arrangements for the September 17 convention in Philadelphia. About 1000 delegates expected, with entertainment on September 18 and a large platform at the armory. Widespread availability of speakers includes Senator Thurston. McKinley health could delay the event.
A new fire engine from the American Fire Engine Company will be tested at 2 PM this afternoon at Washington avenue and Spree street. Tests include steam from wells water, streams from various nozzles, hose lengths, and water pressure demonstrations under direction of Weesell and the city’s fire department. The engine is stationed at Nav Aug endine house.
The preliminaries for lesson hours and student registrations will be continued today at the Conservatory, 64 Linden Street, with a scorer of students attending on Saturday. A timetable change for the N O W railroad is announced, affecting departures from Caudonia and Scranton with Caudonia arrival times.
Mrs Chaplin aged 18 and Helen Magnuson were struck by a train on the Erie Bridge near Dunmore while out with the girl. The mother died instantly from a fractured skull and the child was severely injured and taken to Lackawanna Hospital. Coroner reports no immediate need for an inquest.
Dr John Bateson of Scranton announces withdrawal from the only contest for the Republican ballot on September 14. He cites desire to spare party workers expense and to promote harmony and best interests while thanking supporters. The letter is dated September 9, 1901.
Samuel Jao of Mayfield died at his home around 10.40 yesterday morning under circumstances suggesting overdose. Chloral hydrate was administered. coroner to hold a postmortem to determine exact cause of death. The deceased was the son of Philo Lee of Jormyn and about one year old.
A Central Republican meeting approved resolutions condemning acts of crime and praising some leaders. The note lists attendees and references cautious statements by party figures, including A. D. Preston, a local dentist, with a closure notice for the Mears building until September 1.
The Union League of Lackawanna County will meet at the Central Republican club room Price Building Tuesday evening Sept 10 to elect delegates to the state convention of Republican clubs in Scranton and to appoint an escort committee to meet visiting delegates Try the new cigar Kleon.
A brief transit reminder mentions Bee Crane's line at 34 Lackawannin Avenue and to take the elevator.
Our Children’s, Boys’ and Youths’ Department features a full display of “Best for the Money” shoes. The listing emphasizes value across sizes and styles for young wearers.
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