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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1898
Page
9
The Wilkes-Barre Record is offered in Scranton at M. Meinhart newsstands located on 19 Wyoming Avenue and Mac Lackawanna Avenue, inviting readers to pick up copies locally.
Curde of thanks and resolutions of quindo tents and other items inserted in The Primame. John Ruby injured in the Vady Creek mine at Olvpiant. Coroner's Jury investigates death by own action of Jackson. Young Men's Christian Association event at high school auditorium on April 2. Larceny case regarding Charlies Hurbuden. police receive letter from Braddock claiming Murditingtom is not Adam, the Philadelphia murderer. Loftus and Thain join Pikminton club. Loftus to play second base in upcoming season.
Witnesses described a violent incident before the Pullman house in Duryea with Tony Parker, a known colored man, assaulting an Italian hotel guest. Parker knocked the man from the porch, delivering repeated kicks as the foreigner lay on the ground, with no arrest attempt noted.
Michael Tipue, 24, of the South Side, was brought to Shamokin by Chief W A Gilham on a warrant charging desertion of his wife. He was committed to jail in default of bail. Tipue had been arrested last November on the same charge but released after promising reform. Alderman Millar again distrusted the promises.
A brief in the Clark's listing notes supplies or services to improve lawns and person maintenance, indicating ready furnishings and arrangements.
The Tribune reports Colonel Coursen denies any hurried call up or orders to pack knapsacks for Company D. He says a call, if any, would allow a week to ten days for preparation and that his own officers would command troops if activated. A nearby council meeting discussed National Defense volunteers.
No new actions beyond ticketing and rail plans for Bryan’s arrival Monday night. Reserved seats set at Times office. excursions arranged along the valley and a special car for Bryan and party from Wilkes-Barre. Half fares on some Delaware and Hudson trains. specific departure and return times listed. State Chairman Garman coordinates with Jersey Central official J B Swisher for a Wilkes-Barre special train, also bringing the Wilkes-Barre Bike delegation to the Scranton lodge visit.
Prof. ff Alexander ends his term as chief musician of the Ninth Regiment drum corps. Robert D. Mas, a longtime corps member, succeeds him. The Hay family has strong drumming roots, with Robert’s forebears including Charles H. Hay, a county recorder and veteran drummer.
At about 4 am an alarm at the Hallstead mines in Urquhea signaled trouble as dust and air currents indicated a collapse. Investigators determined a heavy fall occurred in the Red Ash vein old workings. Firebosses had reported all shafts lit before the incident.
The March term of the common pleas adjourned after a brisk session with 22 of 35 cases disposed of across two weeks. A verdict for Minnie Depuy against Joh M. Culeman was returned for $10,24, while the Jones divorce moved from jury trial to a chambers hearing after a prolonged list since 1806. The Kelly case jury reached a verdict last night at 10:80 and will be filed at 9 o'clock this morning.
The funeral for the late Mrs Margaret O'Doud was held yesterday morning from 428 Marlon Street Green Ridge. The procession moved to St Pauls Church for a 9 oclock requiem Mass celebrated by Rev J McMarnnes. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery with pallbearers Patrick Holmes John Lan Fan Patrick Gavin Peter Mahen James Rielly and James Phillips.
Martin Healey 82 died at home from multiple stab wounds after being found unconscious beside the Delaware and Hudson tracks. Kinney, seen with Healey, vanished the next morning. coroner Longstreet and County Detective Leyshon investigate likely murder with a pocket knife wound.
The Beranton poor board held yesterday afternoon with Director Paine presiding in the absence of President Langatay. A committee presented a pile of bills and several applications for assistance, briefly interrupting routine. Anton Publick also requested consideration for relief.
City leaders emphasize efforts to attract activity and visitors by focusing on affordable prices this season. Officials stress that competitive pricing should draw more residents and guests, boosting local commerce and events without shifting policy.
Directors warn members not to grant travel tickets as many foreigners seek return home due to the war scare. One man already sent to Hillside home for a few months, with Terppe urging caution to avoid a flood of applicants and unrest.
The Dickson Manufacturing company received an offer from Delaware and Hudson for a steel mine core to modernize mines in the valley. Five eight-hour days this week at Cayuga Continental Bellevue Holden and Diamond mines. nine other collieries idle. A new air shaft and fan system at Bellevue improve ventilation. old slope workings previously used incompatible fans. Sinking at Bloan and Central shafts pushes toward two tower veins to boost capacity and reemploy idle workers.
A slot machine crusade begins in Pittston as Mayor Harding orders removal from hotels saloons and barber shops after council opposition and police chief Loftus directs action.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western and its coal operations at Briggs mines and Capoose colliery face idle crews with about three men out for over four months. Hampton and Clyde Park shafts plan a six day eight hour schedule next week as operations resume.
Obituaries report Jon Callahan 42 who died after surgery at Moses Taylor Hospital. Also listed are Mrs J J Behrendt of Weel Berninton age 2, Austist Behrendt of Willow Street, and Mary Jankine age 2, with funeral plans noted for several locations including Washburn Street Cemetery and Pittston Avenue Cemetery.
Obituary notices list Mra J Brown aged 81 at 225 North Filmore Avenue with funeral Sunday at 2 pm and interment Washburn Street Cemetery. Also memorial for Mary Jenkins of Acker Avenue, died April 14, with funeral that afternoon at 5 pm and burial at Washburn Street Cemetery.
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