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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1896
Page
5
Community announcements cover social dances meetings and hotel viewings, charity ball tickets, political committee gatherings, and a police and city treasurer report summary. Officials report large money handling, park funding, liquor licenses, and crime statistics with arrests and fines for the year.
Judge Edwards rules Alder man W M Millar exceeded ward limits as committing magistrate in the Ninth ward and that aldermen cannot hold court outside their ward. Millar acted when mayor absent, offering preliminary hearings without fees or pro cess. He recommends legislation to legalize alderman police court practice.
Republicans in the First and Fourth districts held primaries to choose delegates for the state convention. Lloyd and Simpson supporters won most seats, defeating Scranton-aligned candidates. Archbald and related figures named state delegates, with 22 of 36 total to Lloyd and Simpson. The district committee chairman Dr. Paine will call the convention at St David's Hall tomorrow at 3 PM.
In Scranton Pennsylvania Republicans from the First and Second Legislative Districts hold conventions on April 7 and 9 to elect delegates to the Republican State Convention in Harrisburg on April 21 1904. Polling places and ward districts are listed for delegate representation.
The incoming Bailey administration begins a sweeping reshaping of city offices. James Bailey and R J Heamish assume mayoral duties at noon as Reese Brooks and Christopher Boland move into treasurer and controller roles respectively. City councils reorganize with a Democratic majority in common council and a Republican majority in select council, with sworn-in members set to take office today.
The article details likely promotions and removals across police ranks with Patrolman John Moir as a probable captain, ex-Detective Shea in contention, and Patrolmen slated for lieutenant roles. It notes Miller for fire chief being edged out, Charles Yoos favored, and Bailey delaying official announcements until Thursday night following caucus and council discussions.
Police officers present a silver tea service ink well and cases to Mayor W L Connell as a token of esteem upon retirement from the mayoralty. The ceremony occurred at police headquarters with Chief W T Simpson leading the gift a surprise for the mayor and his wife Mrs Connell arriving later.
The new store showcases a variety of stylish hats and straw shapes sold at low prices up to 1.00. Promises good service, value, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied while offering evening hours on certain days.
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