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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1897

Page

3

Crawford Introduces Bill on City Collections and Reforms

In Harrisburg the House debates a city collections bill and a ballot reform measure. Governor Hastings era appointments and a May 10 legal holiday proposal are noted, with further actions on electric utility franchises and a recount bill. The session discusses school director term lengths and a public school legislative handbook project.

United States Circuit Court Teannietylvania Air Woodruff Philadelphia Harrisburg Simeon Wi Hiehing Electric Wehr Reator House Voorhees Pittsburg Kunkel Daughin Walch Ciheon Wi Mik Kentor Coray Laizarne

Death of Wild Constable Byram shocks Waynesburg

In Waynesburg on April 2 Wild Constable Byram was shot while attempting to arrest Joseph Stash in Perry township. He collapsed at his home during dinner with his wife calling for help as a bystander witnessed the incident. Coroner D L Donley ruled death from heart disease with the stolen buggy recovered at the scene.

Waynesburg Byomas Charles Pongree Perry Township Joseph Stash Oomanchie Thomas Mush D. L. Donley Rueh

Preacher With A Past Stirs Congregation Conflict

Bellefonte April 20 The Rev Dr Lawrence M Colfelt of the Cambridge May Congregational church faces uproar over not living with his wife He long led a Philadelphia church where a separation was filed in the recorder's office Mrs Colfelt moved to live in Philadelphia amid the estrangement and the pastor resigned from the post

Erite Philadelphia Bedford Springs Vollume Colfelt Cambridge Bellefonte Lawrence M. Colfelt Recorder’s Office Mire. Colfelt Sees Ts Quaker City Dr. T Pas

Decoyed from Canada Farrow Held in Insurance Swindle Case

Lieutenant F Farrow, accused insured swindler, remains in county jail on $4000 bond. J W Aiken of New York Mutual Reserve Insurance denies Farrow’s claim of voluntary Canada arrival. Detectives traced Farrow through 1400 miles after decoy telegrams and lured him to New York where he was arrested en route to Toronto.

Pittevurg F. Farrow J. W. Aiken New York Mutual Reserve Insurance Company Farrow Canwia New York Alken Alken Elilme Jamies L. Phelpa, Jr Ll. Wonmis Pittshore Parrin Aiken Ningarm Teroento Cornwall Montreal Phelps Bey Mechase

Narrow Escape From Fire Near Royersford

Royersford April 2 A family of Poh Wenminicker his wife his aged grandmother and two sons escaped a burning dwelling half a mile west of here by climbing a ladder and jumping to safety. The house burned rapidly with interior supports caving in and flames spreading. Loss listed as over 1500 with $4000 insurance.

Royersford Findine Mr. Pennypicked Wille

Burglars Rifle Shenandoah General Store

Burglars entered the Trane Daviz general store near Alor grove just before dawn, rifling shelves of pols, shoes, and elias. Boots were secured north of town as two wagons pulled by horses hauled away the stolen goods.

Shenandoah Reblra Trane Daviz Alor’ Grove Elias

Planning New Pipe Line Through Lancaster to Trenton

April 2 plan outlines a new pipeline project surveyed through Rebeton and Union townships. The route would run through Lancaster to Trenton New Jersey to convey crude air to the water system. The line would pass through Howtiainaville Beckerville Moenville and White Bear.

Reding Teddhruiah Engineo Rebeton Union Warekew Tt Ie Lancaster Trenton N. J Howtiainaville Beckerville Moenville

Prisoner's Novel Test Suit Aims at County Damages

Lancaster April 2 William Culley, jailed ninety six days after an indictment for assault and battery, will sue the county for damages. The case centers on the detention error and the county seeks to determine responsibility for the mistake.

Lancaster William Culley

Local Judge Sets Fines for Forest Work Aid

In RHelefonte on April 2 Judge Love lenet ordains fines for those failing to assist in forest work. Constables and Velma ential are fined up to 124 cents per day, payable by the county commissioners.

Rhelefonte Atvril Love Lenet Orlera Conetabli

Downed Man Found in Conall Basin Area

A man described as seeking work in town last evening was found dead in the Conall Basin area. He wore a morning coat and carried a revolver and money, and his identity remains unclear pending further inquiry.

Conall Basin Alaueh Chenk Wienlig Ile

Pennsylvania Engineer Hurt in Valley Valley Accident

An engineer named Wy AM Hoene, stationed at the Wearsary, was badly injured in a collision on the Potatane Valley branch yesterday. His recovery is doubtful and he is being treated at Major Toyni’s home in Blitp nensburg, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Radty Hurt Williamenort Wy AM Hoene Hee Yao Potatane Valley Aideo Ladliy Toyni Blitpnensburg

Convicted of Obstructing 1 Train In Cumberland

Cumberland April 2 The man cat nee 17 was convicted yesterday of obstructing the Metroont Cumberland railway at Weasternfort by placing coupling pins on the track The penalty ranges from two to ten years imprisonment.

Cumberland Mae Cat

Legislature adjournment resolution set for May session

An adjournment peeler indicates a resolution will be offered in the house tomorrow for final tournament of the legislature in the week beginning May 1. An amendment to push the date two weeks later will be offered in the senate, which sees the movement as a mere feeler.

Harrisiure Senate

Hundreds of Miners to Return at Laurel Mine

After a long pause, Laurel Hill mine owned by Colonel W. Py Read will resume operations. About three hundred miners are to return to work, with shifts planned and equipment reportedly prepared for restart.

Viltaburg Laurel HI W. Py Read Medtric

Hurt While Coasting in Cumberland Incident

Frank W Rillett of Cumberland was seriously injured when his bicycle hit a breaker after coasting on a low hill. The accident occurred in April, and details indicate he sustained serious injuries requiring medical attention.

Cumberland Frank Wrillett O Lowe

Liquor Raid Nets About Twenty Arrests

Police raided liquor sellers in Fueton and Ralide on April day yesterday on the Wielt Slauer aliens in Page ton. About twenty persons were arrested.

Pageton

Oppose Slot Machines Local War Between YMCA and Elgar Dealers

In Chambersburg Pennsylvania the Young Men's Christian Association orders slot machines removed from idle places. The machine operators threaten prosecution under state laws unless actions stop. A prize bicycle contest by YMCA, rewarding ticket sales, could lead to a settlement with dealers withdrawing machines and the contest ending.

Chambersburg Idle Place Elgar Dealera

Woman Arrested in Mail Fraud Scheme

Mrs Viola G Darling of Shinpen township Toma county was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Yeager on charges of using the mails in a fraud. She appeared before Justice Pearl Potter at Welleboro and was bound for appearance before Commissioner Bentley. The complaint was filed by Post Office Inspector Gorman of Philadelphia. It is alleged she ordered quantities of goods from the Pure Fool Commission of Cincinnati under the assumed name of Gertie Walsingham to defraud.

Willam Viola G. Darling Shinpen Toma County United States Marechal Yeager Justice of the Pearl Potter Welleboro Bentley Derling Poetoffice Mictor

Indignation Meeting Over Beer Sales Saturday Restriction

Sixteenth ward residents protested a deal between brewers and saloonkeepers allowing beer purchases by the ker only on Saturdays. Foreigners say the rule will close the Mrowler business and force purchases by the glass. A boycott of Johnstown beer is threatened if demands are unmet.

Johnstown

Tramp Feigns Injury to Obtain Money in False Pretense

A tramp was jailed in Weat Chester on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. He posed as a man burned in a terrible explosion, claiming an arm injury to gain sympathy and collect money and clothing from victims.

Chester

Town Almost Wiped Out by Fire in Wret Middlesex

Fire in Sharon area destroyed two more buildings within two hours after starting in a Hayes Mitchell food story. Wret Middlesex Mercer county lacked fire protection leaving the town nearly total loss. Only Leora down frame structures halted spread. Estimated loss around 100000, with only one building insured.

Sharon Middlesex Mercer County Hayes Mitchell Leora

Warrant Charges Samiel Null in New London Cattle Case

A warrant charges Samiel Null in a well known New London citizen case with embezzling funds from John W.Polline of Greenshurs Pennsylvania. The allegation states Null shipped cattle to Olline Gay and later received payment at Broad Street Station Philadelphia.

Broad Street Pitladelpili

Local boys rescue incident at the railway yard

A report describes youths at a railway yard averting a potential disaster last night. A broken pipe fragment and a piece of metal were found near tracks, with authorities alerted and steps taken to prevent further danger. The event emphasizes the quick action of the local youths and safety precautions in the area.

Myersiont Traickwalker dJames Bell Eitler

Real Boy Hero From Bellefonte Dam Rescue

April 2 Bellefonte reports a juvenile heroism case at Reynolds mill dam where a girl named TG fell into deep water. Her brother and local children attempted a rescue, with the brother plunging in and bringing the sister to shore before exhaustion.

Safesty

Unclear fair plans loom in Altoona amid railroad disputes

In Altoona on April 2 a report notes the fair likely will not be held here this year as premiere railroad facilities are sufficient for crowds while the pail road company refuses to extend a branch, affecting local events.

Altoona Heetree Vigo Pail Road Company

Nottingham resident sought in Morning World incident

An article reports Samuel W. Plenton, a noted Nottingham resident, missing after a daytime dispute over turning a farm wealth into payments. Police investigate the case as information on his whereabouts remains unclear.

Fires Rage Across Multiple Sites in Sudden Blaze

An April heat fueled fire outbreak burns across several locations including Boling Borhee and Mine Grove. Fire crews battle intense flames with heavy damage reported as authorities investigate cause.

Cutitele Loree Boling Borhee Mine Grove

Cat Hunter of Snakes Roars Through Hickory Township

Johnnson of Hickory township owns a Maltese cat famed for snake hunting. The cat fearlessly confronts snakes and has reportedly slain at least twenty over recent days. A garter snake battle ended with the cat victorious.

Sharon W. E H. Johnnson Hickory Township Johnson

Rexmont hotel blaze claims life in early morning

A Rexmont hotel front desk report states a death due to a likely dementia related failure. Fire crews found a body after responding to a disturbance at the Rexmont hotel in Teatwnen on April 2.

Rexmount Rex Front Tay Mow

No Designs on Broad Street

Harrisburg April 22. A garbled city item mentions delay and debate over a broad street project and a bill, with references to Philadelphia and a railway, but details are unreadable. The fragment suggests ongoing discussions and potential implementation weeks away.

Broad Street Harrisburg Benator Chardentorth Dalatine Ang Deel Hile Port Luce Itre Opininas

Thieves Break In At Timvia Residence This Morning

Intruders entered the stem of Isaac Timvia in an early morning incident and secured valuables. Police are investigating the break in and seeking witnesses. Local residents report no injuries. Further details await official statements.

Isaac Timvia

Teacher Tried for Assault Under Whipping Charge

In Bellefonte on April 14 Catherine Wilson a Rush township schoolteacher faced trial for assault and battery over whipping a girl pupil. Evidence showed a feather used as a distraction and a brother-in-law locking the door while the teacher struck the student with a rod. The jury acquitted her on the assault charge with costs to be divided among the county and prosecutor.

Bellefonte Catherine Wilson Costa Pirosiguter

Foreigners protest new Johnstown beer law changes

About 300 foreigners gathered in Johnstown on April 29 to oppose a new regulation restricting keg beer sales. The protest continued despite officials warning of penalties.

Johnstown

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