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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1895
Page
5
A five dollar reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps after numerous irregular deliveries were traced to stolen papers.
Local notes report James Grahm injured in a mine roof fall with a compound leg fracture taken to Moses Taylor hospital. Peter Ham fined 4600 for assault on Emil Bauer on Pittston avenue. Green Ridge Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets at the Evangelo cal church annex. Rabbi Jacob Feverlicht spoke on Passover Ceremonial at the Linden Street temple with services also today. The WCTU holds a 2 PM meeting in Jewell Building rooms. Health board reports five new scarlet fever cases and one death, plus diphtheria, measles, and whooping cough deaths, 33 total. Sailor Jordan, injured after a fall from Hotel Jermyn, discharged from Lackawanna hospital but remains under observation. Passover services continue at Grace Reformed Episcopal church with Christian Endeavor led program tonight. Grant Freeman injured at West Stone quarry, struck by a reentry hook, treated then sent home. Local firms seek to organize businesses with various cities named for outreach and partnerships.
The article notes a verdict being reached while police search for the perpetrators of a brutal act. The coroner orders burial by Undertaker Miller at a German No. 6 cemetery as authorities pursue leads into the case.
At a recent Board of Control meeting routine business was approved including a 26 000 payment to Conrad Schroeder for the new high school work and a 2 percent architect fee. The contractors have received 64 000 of the total price. The teachers committee report noted overcrowding at No 2 and kept schools closed through the week after April 10. The No 19 building will switch to brick at an added cost of 1575.
The long trial of Miss Dickinson continues in the federal building with Major Warren questioning her about madhouse tales and a retreat. Attorneys clash over statements by Harris and the impact of removal to an asylum as witnesses recount alleged coercion and defenses cite mental unsoundness laws.
Elmer E. Isby of 612 Breckcourt was arrested and brought before Alderman Wright on a bigamy charge. The second Mrs. Isby produced a certified marriage license to Miss Morris. Witnesses testified that the first wife and Isby separated without formal legal sanction. Bail was set for court.
Howard Wells Ideals staged Myrtle Ferns drew big crowds at Davis Theater with an enthusiastic reception. The play moves from a mountain home to the Sinclair residence Pleasure Bay prison and ends in a climactic finale. Clever specialty acts by OM By Streeter and Miss Beatrice Earle plus Professor Ott musical novelties add to the show. Clark's Florists annex, 1 Washington Avenue.
Torrey was re elected as city solicitor for a two year term by a joint session of the common and select councils. The vote favored Torrey 22 to 18 over M F Sando with small support for A J Colborn. The session drew a large crowd of city and ward politicians as party tensions surfaced during the balloting and nominations.
Welcher & Miller open a large new china store at No 14 Wyoming avenue Scranton presenting an elaborate stock of rare costly and exquisite ware Ebony and cherry cabinets display china cut glass and ware novelties previously confined to New York and Philadelphia The store aims to rival big city shops and attract local patrons with refined taste and substantial selection.
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