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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1901
Page
9
A dense, fragmented report outlines political activities across cities and states. Mentions committees, senate actions, and campaign notes amid scattered references to dates, locations, and organizations, including rail and transportation topics. The text is garbled but centers on governance, campaigns, and regional figures.
Fragmentary OCR text lists various names such as Time A. Wola and Mi Sher with references to Pittsburgh and places like Mes Muy Mavis. Mentions positions, letters, and inquiries about missing data. Overall content is garbled with no coherent event or outcome to report.
An old time shop advertises fresh produce and poultry with a wide assortment. It lists mushrooms, cauliflower, corn, lettuce, radishes, berries, pears and beans, plus spring ducks and chickens. The notice invites early orders at W. OH. Pierce on Penn avenue.
A drawing book is showcased at Mahon's Shoe Store located on Aw8 Lacha Awalimk Avenue. The display highlights art supplies and stationery along with footwear offerings.
Dolphy Atherton secretary of the Scranton Board of Trade received a black bordered letter from Secretary of State John Hay acknowledging condolence resolutions on President McKinley’s death adopted by the board. The letter notes appreciation and mentions a framed copy to be hung alongside a similar October 1881 note to R. O. W. Lattee in Garfield’s era.
The street railway employers meet and direct the executive committee to obtain reasons for the discharge of conductors Martin Gordon and Pyre Vorden from General Manager Silliman. The committee will report before tonight's deadline after a conference at Grand Central, with the union awaiting his reply and proofs of any offense.
An official notice outlines rifle tournament logistics with teams assigned to siege lines and ceremonial roles. It lists names of officers and companies, including Lieutenants and captains, authorized to oversee events and prize distributions.
John McHale of Olyphant and Reu ben Thomas of Gibsonia agreed to swap horses for a week then decide satisfaction. After the week ended McHale claimed Thomas refused to return his horse prompting a larceny by false pretense warrant. The matter was settled when both agreed to return each other’s horses.
Women interested in purse ticking lace marking and embroidery should note Mew Whittemore now at the Cramer Wells company 10 Wyoming avenue formerly with 4 O Trent ley Philadelphia for employment.
A compact street scene describes a stylish figure on Fifth Avenue with a heavy, deliberate stride and a distinct expression. The fragment mentions a walking Newt and a fashion-forward mood, with vague references to Mabot and Lawdee Welling Avenue.
Chief Ferber orders numbering of fire companies and retiring old names. Water pressure on Lackawanna Avenue tested meets needs. new district divisions and rules limit apparatus movement beyond city limits without approval. Director Wormer to appoint a fire department surgeon to monitor sick leave and resumption of duty.
The grand jury finished after a five day session, reviewing over 1,200 cases with prosecutors absent in many, and returned true bills in multiple assaults, robberies, receiving stings, jail violations, concealed weapons, and other offenses. Officials praised county buildings and jail yard improvements and commended jail and district staff for their conduct during the term. The report notes that about one third of cases proceeded to authority, with 240 ignored, and urges cost allocations to those liable under the law.
The Democratic candidates appointed Thomas P. Hoban as chairman with Alderman Denovin as vice chairman John P. Mahon as secretary and Sheriff Charles F. Schadt as treasurer. Other county committee members await appointment and the Republican chairman remains undecided with a meeting planned soon.
Evidence was taken yesterday before Judge Carpenter in the divorce action Edward Whitman versus Lena Whitman. D. J. Reedy appeared for the libellant. no appearance for the respondent. Carbondalians married January 21 1895, alleged separation after one year with Mrs Whitman joining Michael Walsh. Dr Malone Mrs John Mehaty and John Kimball corroborated the story.
Mrs Adelade Kaye acting through her husband Albert Ways sued United States Casualty Company claiming a $5,000 payout. Ways bought the policy Nov 1 1807, covering death within ninety days from injuries. He died May 5 in Carbondale after choking on meat during dinner.
The linking fund commissioners agreed to buy 10 000 worth of park improvement bonds held by the recorder. A New York broker firm opposed the issue last month claiming illegality, but after legal advice confirming legality, the purchase will proceed today. About 5 000 in bills contractors prepaid for Nay Aug park work from bond funds, including 1 150 from pre reorganized board contracts.
The case of John Mullen versus Scranton Railway was presented to the jury yesterday morning before Judge Edwards. A verdict had not been reached at adjournment. The Mack appeal against A Rauschmunyer was sent to Attorney John Ry. Rosas failed to appear to prosecute his Scranton Railway case and a nolle prosequi was granted.
A mass meeting will be held Sunday at 2 oclock in Maragari hall North Main Line to organize a German Mutual Benefit association. The union offers chickney accidents or death benefits with a capital of avi RIMLOOD for security and has its home office in Musburg Patf whali loment. A.V. Wedenger Supreme Manager will attend.
Hadents are re etering daily for the Conservatory's courses at 64 Linden Street in Plano. The office is open all day for registrations and inquiries.
Court items show names like Amelia Mhae and Winton from the estate matters. Judge M. OP. Mb Pond appointed to creation and Attorney Ballentine assigned to an inquiry into mental condition of Turale Vanion. Another entry notes incorporation papers filed with Prothonotary Copeland.
A fragmentary notice highlights a Sunset Social and Athletic event with local attendees including Vive enectiteta and Reardon. The piece hints at a gathering hosted by the Elie club with plans for music, speeches, and community participation.
An announced excursion via the New York Ontario and Western Railway will start on a date during the year’s season. Passengers will pay reduced fares and may return by November. The trip coincides with a period of local attractions and events.
For men and all double sale goods. Pull weight solew and good extension edges priced at 1.00 2.00 9.00 3.00 2.00 and 34.00 a pule. Muohon's shoe store at 228 Lackawanna Avenue advertises. The popular Punch cigar remains the leader among these cigars.
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