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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1897

Page

3

Libel Bill Reconsidered Amid Revisions In Harrisburg

In Harrisburg on April 15 the Pennsylvania House convened for three sessions and debated libel reform and a host of measures. The Hammond bill on compulsory school law passed second reading while a proposed law barring parental confinement of children faced amendments. A wide array of petitions and resolutions from Scranton to Pittsburgh highlighted the day’s proceedings.

North Hammond Harrisburg Eneter Bille Evans Pitteburg Brewery Workers’ Union Muelhbronner Scranton McKenn Morahan Luzerne William Webber Avoca National Guard of Pennsylvania Gould Erie

Pittsburger John Robinson killed by passenger train

Monongahela City, April 15. John Robinson, about 25, was struck and instantly killed by a passenger train as he attempted to jump on a freight. Clarence Evang, a companion, pulled him away and was injured as the train approached unobserved.

Monongahela City John Robinson

Unforgiving Mother Sparks Butler Marriage Dispute

In Butler, Mrs. Annabelle Huing opposes 16 year old Agnes's marriage to her chosen partner. Agnes elopes with Charien Reop after eloping with lover James Tyen, defying her mother's wishes and triggering family tensions.

Butler Annabelle Huing Byers Agnes Charien Reop Jamestyen

Bad Furnace Accident in New Castle

A disaster at the Atlantic furnace caused by a hopper and bell detaching from the top. Two men were seriously injured and the furnace will be idle for a lengthy period. Furnaceman James Kiselck suffered severe injuries including leg and arm fractures and extensive burns. John Johnson was knocked insensible and confined.

New Castle Atlantic Furnace James Kiselck John Johnson

Irwin man dodges three assailants in Greensburg hold up

Grimes Mattox was held up Saturday night by three or four men returning from his store. He identified the spokesman, who fled. A second day confrontation involved one assailant attempting to claim the incident was a joke, prompting intent to arrest the so called tough criminals.

Greensburg Grimes Mattox Irwin Mattox Bidwayman Tehtai CiLinens

Fifty Copperheads Found in One Coil On South Mountain

At Womelsdorf on April 15, William Newton Snader and William H Foltz killed eight of fifty copperheads found coiled together in a mast a foot thick. The hunters and their families were artifact hunting on the South Mountain when they spotted the unusual mass. Reptiles struck out in all directions and most escaped.

Womelsdorf William Newton Snader William H. Foltz Eigght

Counterfeiters' Den Found Near Galeton

Claude Tree and Lee A. Warne discovered a hut or den two miles from Galeton in Potter County containing unfinished counterfeit quarter dollars dated 1894. The coins are high quality imitations with darker color. Moulds and counterfeiters were not found after the search.

Williamsport Claude Tree Lee A. Warne Pine Creek Galeton Potter County

Scaffolding collapse injures Hohlefelder family at church work

In Doylestown on April 14 John Hohlefelder suffered a broken leg while his father and brother were seriously hurt as a scaffold broke during stone work on the new Salem Reformed church. The trio fell about twenty five feet.

Doylestown John Hohlefelder New Salem Reformed Church

Judge Rules Bucks County Register Not Entitled to Extra Fees

In Doylestown on April 1 Judge Yerkes ruled the Bucks County register of wills is not entitled to additional compensation for work performed outside the county.

Doylestown Yerkes Wille Bucks County

Miller Found Dead in Barn Near Eureka

Doylestown reports Charles Reed Miller aged 65 was found hanging in his barn near Eureka yesterday. He had been dead several hours.

Doylestown Charles Reed Miller Eureka

Mad Dog Incident In Pittsburgh Aboard Neighbor’s Pet

Mrs J J McCormick and her husband caregiver to a dog story recall a mad dog episode on Sherman Avenue near Bellevue. A passerby recalls the sick animal with a broken leg then back and forth in the cellar. The dog, owned by Mrs Rose Languitt, was killed by a neighbor with a revolver after being driven from the cellar. No human bites are reported.

Pitteburg Chronicle J. J. McCormick Bellevue McCormick Mark Magill Rose Languitt Sherman Avenue

Chippie Defined in Berks County Trial

Reading April 15. Ex Chief Cullen defines a chippie as a young girl who flirts and attracts attention not implying immoral character. Miss Maggie Sich ter, 11, sues Mrs Frank Posterly of the Black Bear Inn for 5000 dollars claiming a crude reference at the inn on October 29, 184.

Reading Cullen Berks County Maggie Sichter Mra. Frank Posterly, Witt Black Bear Inn

Precocious Youth Seeks Court to Wed 15 Year Old

In Lancaster on April 15 Garreld Stoner aged 18 seeks court approval to marry Ida Stahl aged 15 after his mother withholds consent. The court declined to appoint a guardian to consent, with relatives claiming the youth is wild and has misrepresented his age.

Lancaster Garreld Stoner Ida Stahl

Thomas for collector at Philadelphia port petitioned

In Harrisburg on April 15 every member of the state senate met to argue a petition for Senator Wesley Thomas to be collector of the port of Philadelphia. Thomas supported by both Quay and Penrose opponents and backed by Magee Flinn and Poindexter?

Karrisburg Senate Wesley Thomas Philadelphia Thomas Penrose Penrote Magee Flinn Quay Poentoss

Gas Flue Explosion Traps Worker at Lebanon Furnace

At the Flolesonia furnace in Lebanon on April 14 24 year old Charles Kepley entered a 60 foot gas flue to inspect a choke. About 20 feet in an explosion occurred and his clothing instantly enveloped, leaving him severely burned.

Lebanon Charles Kepley Flolesonia Kepley

Fire Burns Leave Kepley Severely Scorched

A fire badly burned Kepley on the neck hands and arms with serious injuries but medical officials expect recovery.

Kepley

Fire at Jersey Shore Destroys Hotel Dunkle Roof

A blaze at the Hotel Dunkle in Jersey Shore, 12 miles west of Williamsport, woke landlord Forest Dunkle as smoke filled the bar roof. Guests fled via second story windows while a bucket brigade fought the fire for two hours. Six year old Charles Wilko was found unconscious in his room.

Williamsport Jersey Shore Forest Dunkle Dunkle Charles Wilko

Arson Suspects Arrested in Reading Case

Dr. Percy Archer of New York and Mr and Mrs Samuel Snyder were arrested for arson and conspiracy after a barn and house burned near Temple, with the Snyders said to be involved in insurance fraud. Also reported are a Lordstown man jailed for assault with a hatchet, Cuban recruits rumors in Blair County and a divorce verdict in New Castle favoring the defendant Cunningham.

Reading Percy Archer New York Samuel Snyder Archer Snyders Sivdera Temple Thia County New Castle Robert Slemmons Cunningham Cunningham Allegheny Flora Barnes

Three Terrill Brothers Arrested for Illegal Spearing at Conmenut Lake

Amos Bert and Robert Terrill were taken to Meadville today charged with illegal spearing at Conmenut Lake. Each fish carried a $10 fine plus costs totaling $16.05.

Meadville Aprell Amos Bert Robert Terrill Conmenut Lake

Fire damages Lehigh Zinc works engine room

A fire in the engine room at Lehigh Zinc caused about $1,000 damage to machinery today in Bethlehem.

Bethlehem Lehigh Zinc Works

Powder wagon wreck on North Main with dynamite boxes

A Moosic Powder wig wagon with a double team of mules ran away down North Main Avenue near Tripp's crossing and toppled eight feet down an embankment. Helpers freed the driver and began reloading as dynamite boxes were found in the wreck and the scene caused alarm.

Moosic Powder Company North Main Avenue Tripp Wigton

Neat Pamphlet Details Grant Mausoleum Dedication

The New York Ontario and Western Railway issues an informative pamphlet with facts on the Grant mausoleum and the related dedication exercises. It includes a schedule of excursion rates for travelers heading to New York to attend the events.

New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company Grant New York

Wilk proposals for a fourroom addition advertised

Wilk rapid plans for specifications are in the hands of T I Lawes Sons architects. Bids due Monday April 20 1807 at 7 400 o clock. A $250 certified check must accompany each bid. The board may reject any or all bids. Eugene D Fallows secretary.

Conton Elork Renwal Paitelle AL Gene B. Pfrliaiwa Scranton O'Elveto Monlay Thie Pattibio Metyn Teriheliteglores Ie Ao Witet Wird Linees WILK T. I. Lawes Sons Hank Bubbing Sermotog. Te Sihual Sermetonu Eugene D. Fallows

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