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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1897
Page
10
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City Controller Robinson blames the 120 400 school board bonus. The Board of Associated Charities did not meet due to lack of quorum. W J Spencer of Buffalo spoke before Plumbers Local 0. County commissioners heard state tax appeals. few appellants. City teachers defer classes until May 12 in high school auditorium. William H Huberling injured at Moses Taylor Hospital. Berse Davis appointed third ward constable in Dickson City vacancy. Fanny Mendelssohn Society to hold a subscription concert May 10 at Prothingham with Clementine DeVere and Maud Morgan. Letters of administration granted in Weber and Wineward estates. John Salomitsky injured at D K U K manufacturing. walked home from Lackawanna Hospital. Scranton Clerks Association sixth annual hop at Promoter J Frank Siegels Dancing Academy May 6 with Tigers Orchestra. Walter W Kiple to host May 6 violin testimonial at Academy of Music. tickets on sale. Junior Auxiliary of St Luke's invites reception March from 1 to 6 pm to meet clergy with refreshments. Several marriage licenses granted to residents from Scranton and nearby towns. New York Dental Parlors advertise braces and low prices.
The audience saw The Jacklins at the Academy of Music with Stuart Robson as Lem Jacklin and Mrs Samuel Charles as Mrs Jacklin. Hart dramatized Read's North Carolina story, adapting The Duckling for stage with faithful life sketches and strong character work.
Colonel FE Ripple and Major W Millar returned from New York where they joined the dedication parade for the Grant mausoleum. They served on staff with Governor Hastings and General Gobin as part of the provisional brigade. The Thirteenth regiment will reach the city tonight at 9 o'clock after completing the trip.
A 14 year old boy and a younger child were bitten by dogs on the South Side and Jefferson avenue. Police report the dogs are owned by residents of 115 River street and 15 Kressler court. Shooting was expected today as patrolmen avoid targeting dogs in the streets since the unmuabeled dog order began April 10, leaving three victims since the rule took effect.
Miss Florence Flam of Honentale appears with Frederick Warde’s company. She plays Cordelia in King Lear tonight and Joanina in The Merchant of Venice tomorrow afternoon, then Lady Anne in Richard III tomorrow night. Her debut on the professional stage is noted with praise.
A young woman from the Green Isle named Miss Mary O Donnell aged about 22 arrived in Pittston with exhaustion from travel. She stayed with her aunt Mrs. Michael Mc Garry. A physician attended her but she grew weaker and died last night in Pittston.
Workers clear the site on Wyoming Avenue where the old Bhy ings bank building stood. Except for a massive stone wall, the structure has vanished. Excavation for the foundation proceeds as crews aim to complete the modern bank by late summer or early fall.
Courson offers the lowest Philadelphia price for print butter at 23 cents per pound. Shopping notes show competing marks nearby and pequenas discounts for bulk buyers. The listing reflects a local grocery price shift and frugal consumer demand trends.
In Beranton a refugee Anys Mavromichalis and his companion run a candy store while relatives in Greece hold high military ranks. General Mavromichalis commands troops near Arta and 25,000 men aided a river crossing. Anys plans returning but fears a protracted fight as Turks advance toward Thermopylae.
A peddler Hyman Zyeler was robbed and showered with water at John Pryola’s Ferria street home in Olyphant. Officer Murray arrested Amafry Romakin. inmates defended him and beat the officer. Murray was struck by a stone and required stitches. Pryola and Pryola wife were held on felonious wounding charges. Romakin remains at large.
Charles Jacobs was arrested yesterday by Patrolman McMullen for acting suspiciously and pushing around lynch wagons. He carried two paper bags one with a basket of eggs and the other with about fourteen potatoes. Jacobs will be given a chance this morning to explain.
This afternoon and evening the Jermyn camp rooms host a convention of delegates from northern valley camps of the Sons of Veterans. The purpose is the organization of a no regiment and the business session will be held in the rooms.
In the afternoon and evening the Jermyn camp will hold entertainment a camp fire and banquet for visiting delegations. Delegations from local camps will depart on the 6:25 Delaware and Hudson train.
Dr. D J Stafford of Catholic University Washington will deliver on Hamlet, his favorite theme, at St Thomas College hall tonight. The Wilker Barre Leader praises his platform speaking and literary taste. Bauer orchestra will perform a program including Prelude and Overture.
Coroner's jury blames Carbondale Traction for Miss Mary Walsh's death near Archbald after her horse shied and car failed to stop. Verdict cites lack of bell and fender and employer negligence. witnesses included Miss Walsh's brother and local attorneys represented the family.
Three liquor license transfers were approved by the court yesterday. Michael W. O'Donnell obtains the Hermant Hagen license at DY Albright avenue, Mike Haralia receives the M. J. Barrett license in Winton, and William Mormak secures the Zephina Buroritz license in Olyphant.
Charles Wolf shot Charles Wilhelm four times in Amblersburg near Rachael Tanner's home after learning of his sister's betrayal and a threat to her. Wilhelm lies dying from wounds as Wolf surrenders at the jail, then faints upon arrival. The incident sparks local uproar in Kingwood, where Wolf is known and liked.
Arnold Haller, a bookkeeper and former German army lieutenant, shot himself in the temple at his Chicago boarding house at 418 La Salle avenue. The attempt failed as he leaped from a window, falling about twenty five feet. doctors fear he will die.
P F M T Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave Tallor offers fall salts and overcoats in latest styles. John Ross at 207 Spruce Street advertises steam heating and plumbing services.
The phrase appears as an OCR fragment about coffee grading or branding. The readable bits reference Coursen and a triple blend, but no coherent event, date, location, or person actions are established in the text.
The Tribune Bindery claims to be the only institution of its kind in Northeastern Pennsylvania where gold stamping can be properly executed. It states its machinery and equipment are unequaled for each work and invites samples of work at The Tribune Bindery.
Judge Bennett grants an order placing the John G. Jennings case at the head of the second week of the May term beginning June 7. Major Everett Warren represents the defense, and a rule to show cause was issued for the plaintiff, with Cornelius Smith noted as former Jennings attorney.
Mrs Stevans of Hawley spoke to a Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathering yesterday afternoon in Elm Park church lecture room. She discussed motherhood in the attitude toward temperance and social reform.
Mrs Emma Diem joins Sawyer's Milliner and invites friends to view hats for Easter at the shop opposite Hotel Jermyn. The ad touts hat quality as plain facts with a wide variety of colors and shapes to suit the season.
The ad touts value priced refriger ators with coal filled insulation for food preservation and ice efficiency. It lists multiple sizes with varying ice capacities from 40 to 100 pounds and prices starting at $24.
Hoods Pine Carter's Pille and other patent remedies appear among the listed wares. The notice urges customers to compare prices and insists that the store sells lower than competitors without raising prices on prescriptions, asserting ongoing losses from reductions.
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