This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1897
Page
5
A policy requires that all volunteer communications printed in this paper be signed by the writer. The rule states no exceptions and emphasizes the need for the author’s full name to accompany any published piece.
A Gosper meeting is planned at the Young Women's Christian Manifold rooms on Monday April 6 at 4 o clock. The court confirmed the appointment of T KE Heyrohie as deputy constable. The will of John J Word of Newton township was probated. The Delaware and Hudson Canal Company repaired stripe payments were made. A mad dog was shot by William Jennings on Capone avenue. The Hourt of Control visits Alen school for its annual exhibit with likely remarks from Superintendent Howell and Manager H C Bhofer. Scranton Clearing House association reports weekly exchanges with mixed totals for Marveling and other days. Teachers may pursue a voluntary course of study at the high school for certificates of merit.
William Simpson died Thursday at his home in Haymond court. Coroner Longstreet was summoned for investigation due to illness and the involvement of a herbal doctor Carey. A regular physician later examined Simpson and issued the death certificate, rendering an inquest unnecessary.
Six year old Robert Ryan, son of John Ryan, was fatally struck by a passing freight train between Dalton and Glenburn. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon as he walked along the track with another person, prompting safety reminders for residents near rail lines.
The continuing trial of Anna Dickinson in the breaic court proceeds with Miss Susan Dickinson under cross examination by Attorney Hodge. Witnesses discuss family delusions, money tied to removals, and connections to notable figures as the defense questions the sister's mental state and alleged conspiracies.
McCrionald Hobertsen and Mise Tuan Hon Liu perform in The Man In the Iron Mask at the Academy of Music with a strong supporting company. A Temperance Town draws praise, while Reeves and his big show returns to Davis theater for a vaudeville slate featuring Perry and Burns, Miss Grant, the Walker sisters, and more entertainers.
Klaw and Erlanger present Palmer Cox's Brownies in Scranton with C. B. Jefferson, featuring new music and special ties. The Friday and Saturday performances mark the one thousandth showing and the final return engagement in the city. Tickets go on sale Wednesday morning at the box office for the two additional shows.
Thousands attend the invitation to the evening film event as the store showcases a vast array of goods from fine clothing to salts and trinkets. The extensive drapery and decorations attract crowds while Vater's orchestra plays, promising continual discounts as the firm touts affordable pricing through bulk purchasing.
The spring term begins Monday April. A number of new signups will join then. A special rate is offered for those who enrol for the remaining three months of the term. The demand for business studies is rising with more young ladies enrolling.
Multiple notices list deaths in Scranton Pennsylvania in April. Entries include Mildred Munny and Wilfred Hignett with service details. Margaret Munnally at home on South Seventh Street. Winifred Whelan of Serato. Mary Giwendoline Histon, daughter of Mr and Mrs Histon, with burial at Washburn Alrecht cemetery. funeral details for Patrick Whelan and a Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral.
The draft article outlines a political stalemate as factions in the city council clash over the appropriation ordinance and tax levy. Democrats and Republicans trade blame, with forecasts of a delays and potential leadership shifts in both the lower and upper branches. Interims at John Flanaghan's Globe hotel foreshadowed moves as leaders wager control and maneuver for reorganizing the council.
About twenty emvitogees of the Scranton Railway company will soon demob for time. The Tra Hen company withheld funds in the treasury, while conductors and motormen faced unrest. Wages and interest unsettled, meetings faded, and the union’s status remains disputed with an $800 claim cited by president McTaggart.
Louise Lyman and son and Louisita Lita and son Blephen are held on arson charges after an alleged attempt to burn the home of Mary Behucester at 19 Eynow Street. The blaze at the Behucester residence awakened tenants April 1 and 8, with the premises attacked by smoke and flames. The suspects were arrested after authorities found evidence and questioned a witness.
A fragmented ad lists tailor services and goods with mentions of Catarrh remedies and fashion items. It references John Ross at 307 Spruce Street and 623 Inck'a Avenue offering suits overcoats and envelopes, amid unclear medical and wholesale product notes.
We, J. Fuhrman & Bro, acknowledge grateful thanks to the public for their audience and patronage while removing goods from Chiefre on Thursday. We continue business at the same old stand for twenty two years offering awnings tents logs and varied goods and decorations.
An opening event for spring millinery features Friedlander and Co with GUS A Spruce street opposite Curt Huse near Pabet's Milwaukee Puck Beer at Lehmann's Spruce street. The readable notes describe venue and sponsors.
Cor Washington Ave and Spruce Street shows a price reduction advertisement. It claims lower prices than competitors and notes prescriptions remain at low rates despite losses from sales. The notice invites customers to compare prices and be convinced of the savings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.