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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1901
Page
5
A highly garbled OCR fragment references Mee MW personal notes, locations in New York and Wisconsin, various names including Antinne Mirtetee and Mohan, and mentions a general manager and line items. The text is fragmented with many unreadable portions and unlikely to form a coherent event.
John Conway, accused of breaking into L. T. Canfield's stable, stole harness and hovees. He was arrested after a chase and identified by the victim’s barn, with authorities planning a morning hearing before Magistrate Hows.
Four Polish men Albert Paulbat Anthony Wisrdess Joseph Stevick and Joseph Behrosky were arraigned before Alderman Howe yesterday on Mayhem charges. They were committed to jail as the crime carried no bail. They later appeared before Judge Carpenter in court.
Judge W Archbald ruled that W F Smythe may continue an injunction while the case assesses copying from the Taylor Scranton directory. The opinion finds independent work in Smythe's People’s directory but holds substantial parts likely copied, with a plan to publish a revised edition if noninfringing portions can be separated.
A jumble of names and boxes appears to describe cigar imports and pricing. Mentions Manuel Garcia Vencedora Key West Marie Jansen Luke's Import Cigar Robert Burns Veronica Princesa Persian Monarch Club House and various boxes with unclear details. The text hints at bulk orders and pricing but lacks coherent context.
In COMMON PLEAS court Judge Mawards heard John F Mullens suit against Scranton Traction Co for 5000 dollars over being ejected from a crowded car on December 25. Conductor Kagler claims Mullens caused the incident with profanity. Trial resumes as defense argues wilful wrong, and Mrs Lesh sues Sheriff Clemons over timber sale. Verdict for the Beanme lay Porme ture Co against William Anderson awaits.
In Old Forge township a divorce case involving Mary Ko is scheduled for testimony after a hearing before Judge Corpentir. Andrew Nagel Jr. appears as a Tex collector bond holder in a related matter valued at 4000 dollars. Prohibition and Democratic certificates are noted as issued by the county commissioners office with candidates listed and filed.
Grace Lutheran Church in the city resumes regular services next Sunday after pastor Grace Luther Hees Waring’s two week visit to Washington and Virginia. A cornerstone ceremony for the church’s new building at Prescott Avenue and Mulberry Street is planned for Sunday, October 6 at 4 p.m. Rev. Jacob Wutzy D D, dean of the Theological department at Bucknell University, will speak.
Michael J May, captain of the Excelsior Hose company, was removed from the department by Director of Public Safety F L Worsner. Michael J Walsh, the other permanent man, was promoted to captain, and Hugh Morin was appointed permanent member to fill the vacancy. Charges against May were substantiated in the director’s judgment.
Miss Nellie Walsh announces the fall millinery opening at 204 Wyoming avenue with selections for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Hats and accessories feature new season styles and colors.
Many skilled players from local and distant clubs joined the qualifying rounds at the Country Club. Mgr. Brooks led the medalists with Huntington close behind while spectators enjoyed Bauer's Orchestra and tea hosted by club ladies.
Yesterday 91 contributions were received for the McKinney Monument fund. Donors include A D Blackinton Mrs A D Mackinnon Miss M B Calpine John B T Calpine Margery Calpine A E Hunt Roger Evans J W No Init Joseph Levy H K H Peyer Wiliam Matthews C W Davis and many others.
Five masked burglars tried to blow open the Moosic post office safe in the early hours. One robber stepped on an explosive, was wounded and carried away by the others. Police found an axe hacked safe components, a drilled top, and a soap pocket device. No loot recovered. gang believed to be vagrants lingering around Moosic.
The Southern Railway plans a winter schedule for the popular Florida route between New York and St Augustine. The famed New York and Philadelphia Limited will be renamed the Southern Pabiy Limited with entirely new Pullman equipment built to high standards. District Passenger Agent Charles Hopkins in Philadelphia offers information on this elegant train.
A local notice invites visitors to drop by J P Rovers Golden Gate rash store on Washington Avenue for a free sample of Coro. The quirky invitation promises a tasty tasting experience and broad appeal to passersby.
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