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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
8
Disorder arose in Wik when borough officers and council members clashed over the building project. Citizens and several officials argued about procedures and authority, prompting an indignation meeting and threats of action to address the dispute.
In a city memorial service Scranton citizens honor President McKinley with prayers and tributes. Speakers emphasize his statesmanship courage and devotion to duty, urging unity and patience amid national grief. Reverend Pierce reads resolutions sending sympathy to Mrs McKinley and support for Theodore Roosevelt.
Italians in the city gathered at Jacka Wann avenue and marched to Brauch's Church to honor the slain president. Rev Father Forovin condemned anarchy and socialism and urged law enforcement as a memorial service followed at Cassesse's hall with brief tributes from clergy and lay leaders. A large audience wore badges bearing the president’s image.
The Democratic county convention convenes in Music Hall after a brief earlier session with no agreement. Attorney J. Newcomb seems set for judge, A A Chase also nominated. PF W Costello unopposed for controller. Coroner may go to Dr J Batlry or Dr P O Gunster. surveyor remains undecided between Patrick Blowlit and Milton Mitchell of Dunmore. permanent chairman D J Reedy and W P Shean will nominate Mr Newromh.
An advertisement announces complete lines of wall paper and paints in all grades at Jacobs and Fasold, located at 20 Washington Avenue.
Delegates from thirty five German Baptist churches across seven states gather at the First German Baptist Church on Hickory Street for the fourth annual Atlantic Conference session. Rev. R. T. Wegener of New York City preaches on vision and inspiration as plans unfold for morning devotions, reports, and a missionary slate with sessions conducted in German.
H Beverley Reynolds of West Scranton married Harriet E Harding at the Harding residence 605 North Washington Avenue. The ceremony was in the parlor at 9 o clock conducted by Rev Dr Rogers Israel. A reception followed and the couple departed for Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Relatives from Carbondale Waverly Clifford Forest City Wilkes Barre and others attended from Scranton.
A timetable adjustment for the N Y O W line takes effect Tuesday the 17th. The Inez to Scranton schedule changes with trains from Cadosia at 8:40 a m and Carbondale at 10:01 a m arriving Scranton 10:40 a m. The Seranton to Carbondale 4 p m and Carbondale to Cadosia 4:44 p m trains end at 6 p m.
Daily registrations noted for piano courses at the Conservatory. Office located at 6M Linden Street remains open all day. Cigar shop "Bmoke the Porono Se" listed but unrelated to the register activity.
A man who gave the name William Loessie arrived at Lackawant hospital last night claiming he was shot in the arm by a stray bullet while landing on Bald Mount in the afternoon. He said hunters nearby might have fired the shot. Doctors probed the wound and extracted the bullet but Loessie left the hospital without providing his address or further details.
Mesers Bick Whitmore congratulate the college on its best opening in history as new students enroll daily and many plan to enter later. HWN Smith from Philadelphia reports a promotion and a $20 weekly salary. Feranton Business College graduates are noted to succeed anywhere. Punch cigar remains a leader among 10c cigars.
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