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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1901
Page
7
Bargain shoes announced for Indies including LADIES OXFORDS priced at 2.50 and 3.00, MEN'S OXFORDS at 3.50 and 4.00, plus school shoes and many other bargains. Limited details emphasize broad stock and guaranteed quality.
City notes report an ordinance signing for police reimbursement and a village tea event for Laura Bing Wills. Also listed are backwater colliery schedules and a coroner case detailing a fatal incident with a Monday inquest in the town.
Four men accused in the assault on Mrs. Fister Wan near tavern court last Saturday night were being arrested one by one. A stone struck her eye. she was taken to Lackawanna hospital with possible eye loss. Police captured Frank Ninoski Albert Paulbat Anthony Wisniecki and Jose Shatk Wes on warrants. arraignment set before Alderman Howe.
F Megargel formerly of Megargel and Connell wholesale grocers has formed a general brokerage and commission business with his son Ron Chester Megargel. The firm to be known as Connell & Company will trade high grade stocks bonds and other securities with offices in the Connell building.
The funeral for Wolf Johnson proceeded from his Tenn avenue home at 2 40 PM with Reverend Druck and Reverend Lewis officiating. Delegations from his affiliated groups including the Odd Fellows Knights, and Brith Abraham attended as bearers listed B Levi and others. Interment followed at Dunmore cemetery.
Mire Laura King Milla, graduate of the New Haven Normal School of Gymnastics, will reopen the YWCA gymnasium on September 30. She will meet prospective members at the W C A Washington Avenue office daily this week except Friday from 2 to 6:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. The schedule includes Monday and Tuesday evening classes for ladies, Friday morning sessions for children, and Bathday and other times. Terms: two dollars per week, annual rates, private lessons available. Withdrawal refunds under protracted absence prorated.
Jurors selected by Marshal FPJ Lawnard and officials in Wilkes Barre and district clerk KE on W. Searle drew the grand and petit juries for the United States Market and Chrewit court convening October 7. The roster names numerous residents and local notables from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Bloomsburg, and surrounding towns.
Harford Fair opens this week in Susquehanna County with a notable afternoon football game on the grounds featuring Scranton High School versus the School of the Lackawanna. Excursion tickets are advertised for Kingsley and nearby routes as attendees prepare for the event.
The select council failed to reach a quorum as members Wagner Chitten den Snyder Regan Maloney Vaughan and Joseph Oliver were present only after adjournment. Adam Schroeder left earlier. Adjournment set for Thursday Sept 26. third reading of the license tax ordinance postponed to next meeting.
Lehigh County Fair travel specials announced with limited round trip tickets on sale September 3rd to 5th. Tickets valid for return through September 18th. See local agents for details.
Dr H B Ware of the city, state president, chaired the seventh annual convention of the Homeopathic Medical Society of Pennsylvania. He urged members to engage more in society meetings and praised President McKinley while outlining legislative aims for a state insane hospital and professional cooperation.
The passage recalls a political convention with a Lincoln quote, mentions a constitutional amendment changing dues to 29 years, notes several scientific papers read and discussed, and that adjournment occurred until evening. Delegates then spent the afternoon sightseeing.
Willan Nook and Joseph Dodane, described as North Scranton youths, were held on $300 bail by Magistrate Fidler after a Monday night arrest in the truck gardens of McConnell and Meclintock near Priceburg. Nook was captured by McClintock and two employees, Jewel Stisder and Frank Cole, and Dodane was later arrested after attempting to evade. The pair have long been targets of petty plunderers in the area and were taken to Providence station house.
A disorderly episode last evening drew a big crowd as Miss Jiencio Boland of Belleville, wearing torn skirt and shawl, caused a scene through several streets. Patrolman George Jones stopped the disruption, escorting her to the county station. she will be taken back to relatives in Scranton.
A two hour afternoon meeting in New York involved Frederick Underwood and John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers along with Nichols Fahey and Thomas Duty of district leadership. The session, described as continuing, discussed interpretations of a March agreement between miners and their employers. No statements were released for publication by any participant.
The document lists the makeup of the PD and JW boards for today with numerous names and roles. It includes attendees such as Wardell, Ch Beibuifet, Tom Sah, William Mawr, Peter, and Meade among others, with references to meetings and attendance details.
Fragmented notes describe capital city actions, local councils, and a state legislative meeting. Mentions Albion, Wivenhoe, and San capital sites, with references to committees, hospitals, and a speech by Speaker Morhall. Includes scattered names and regional details from the era.
The New York court halted eighteen minutes after convening due to Judge Jeremiah Wilson's death. Admiral Dewey ordered adjournment for the day while witnesses and officials, including A. B. Claxton, gave testimony on the Texas engine and related proceedings. Conflicting reports and condolences flowed as the court prepared to reconvene to address the tragedy.
A garbled report describes 1870 Mississippi and South Carolina vote suppression moves during the presidential election era. It notes elector actions, contests, and calls for revalidation by officials, with reference to the Mississippi result and broader postwar enfranchisement disputes.
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