Jones declares candidacy for district attorney nomination
John R. Jones announces he will seek the Republican County convention nomination for district attorney.
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John R. Jones
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1894
Page
5
City Notes A Busy List Of Local Happenings
Tribune readers may have their paper sent to a new address during summer vacations. H H Tyler to conduct services at rescue mission tonight. A surprise party for John Ammann of Mo onpacourt. Plans for a new high school from Little O Connor NY architects. Liederkranz honors George Wahl with medal and portrait. Auditing committee approves many city bills. H A Armes files bond for township taxes. Olyphant couple married in clerk of courts office. Hotel American opening invited. WCTU Green Ridge to meet at 618 Green Ridge St this afternoon. Marriage licenses granted for several couples. YM Institute to elect delegate for grand council Lexington Ky. Cathedral parish excursion to Mountain Park discussed. Young women invited to YWCA program at 205 207 Washington Ave. Male quartet and recitals plus tea served at 6 cents per plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
H. H. Tyler
Commercial Traveler
John Ammann
Moonpacourt
Little & O'Connor
New York
Liederkranz
George Wahl
Select Council
H. &. Armes
Spring Brook
Thomas
David Progale
Alice Pugh
Olyplant
Fuller Yesterny
The
Carbondale
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
Green Ridge
Green Ridge Street
Clark Thomas
Emil Mitteman
Ancle Klein
Old Forge
David Posvie
Alie Pgh
sOlypant
Martin Hollam
Bridgethofield
Scranton
Young Men’s Institute
Lack- Awknha Avenue
Grand Council
Lexington
Mountain Park
Young Women’s Christan Association
Washington Avenue
Extraordinary Recreation Tour From Scranton On Erie Lines
Public excursion arranged along the Erie line to Buffalo Niagara Falls and Toronto departs Tuesday August 7 from Carbondale at 6 50 am. Tickets cover two days to Buffalo and Niagara Falls and four days for Toronto return with a special train. One dollar additional for Toronto return. Information from Erie ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falo
Niawara Park
Toronto
Pcplar Erie
Buffalo
Niagars Falls
Niagara Falls
Carbondale
The
Erie
Supreme Court declares foot front assessment illegal in Scranton case
The supreme court upheld Judge Arch Balds view that the foot front rule for property assessments to pay for public improvements is illegal in the Scranton Bush case. The dispute centered on Luzerne Street grading and a $1806 assessment based on frontage rather than benefits, with two judges split and the ruling focusing on assessment methods over other contract issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Archbali
City of Scrantonya
Nicholas Bush
Scrantoanoe
Torrey
Bush
Luzerne Street
Mr. Burns
Archbald
Well Known City Directory Compiler W H Taylor Dies
W H Taylor, aged 64, a longtime compiler of city directories for Scranton and Philadelphia, died after a brief illness from stomach cancer at 64 Adams Avenue. He was a Baltimore native, survived by his wife and one son, and his funeral is set for tomorrow at 8 PM at the residence of LEB Surdum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
W. H. Taylor
Adams Avenue
Taylor
Baltimore
Hoeis
Leb
Surdum
Taylor Haa
Scranton
Philadelphia
Virago Pool Hall Feud Ends in Street Fight Dr Haggerty Beaten
On Penn Avenue last night a clash between Dr. Haggerty and George Ker l erupted in front of the Pacific hotel. Keeley and Niland aided the doctor while the crowd dispersed as the doctor opened fire and Ker l fled. Haggerty sustained a broken nose and facial injuries before being treated at the Coyne House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ker
Virago
Penn Avenue
Haggerty
George Orl
Kerl
Assy Inpanlee
John Niland
W. A. St. John
P. P. Jordan
Si Coffees
Jobo Gaughan
Feury & Co
New York
Mike Keeley
Pacific
Karl
Fulton Market
Coyne
Kalley
Wyoming Avenue
Accident at Green Ridge Injures Boy Jumping From Car
A boy named Chapell was thrown from car 103 on the People's Green Ridge line as it returned toward the city last evening. He struck his head during a crowd of youths boarding, was found unconscious, and taken to a nearby house. He survived with bruises, living with father Sidney Chapell on Meylert avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapell
People's Green Ridge Line
Condwator White
East Market Street
Young Chapell
White
Sidney Chapell
Meylert Avenue
Conway House Proprietor Arrested for Liquor Sale
Dr Haggerty accused P J Conway of selling liquor at the Conway House hotel on Sunday July 29. Conway waived hearing, posted 500 bond to await court, with J W Gurney as bondsman. He called the charge a spite action and maintained innocence. George Kerr, bartender, had a separate pool room dispute over a horse bet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeley
Virago
Kerl
Connors
Haggerty
Alderman Morgan
Thie Nsland
Himira
Niland
Conway House
Conway
P. J. Conway
William Haggerty
Alderman Fuller
Eourt
J. W. Gurney
Bia
George Kerr
Kealey
Dr. Haggerty
Excursion to Farview by Knights of Pything Aug 11
Going to Farview Scranton Division No 60 Uniform Rank Knights of Pything and friends will travel Aug 11. The expedition promises a large, enjoyable outing with a royal committee in charge and a Paramount band and orchestra providing music. Round trip fare is 60 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Proceeds support local causes and Pillsbury Flour is advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farview
Scranton
Knights of Pything
Rmania
Treasury Watchers Rally Over City Bills
The auditing committee in last night’s semi monthly meeting convened with full attendance and wielded metaphorical axes as they sliced through a pile of bills. They referred a large batch to the building committee for thorough review and objected to a small bill for park labor claiming workers should earn at least 1.50 per day. The panel also approved transferring stationery purchasing to the city clerk to gain bulk discount savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditing Committee of Councils
Wemi
Building Committee
Energ
Lewet
Portrait of William Connell Hangs in Third National Bank
In the directors’ room of the Third National Bank a new oil portrait of William Connell has been placed, viewed by friends as the finest likeness. Painted by B Shiler, a Bethlehem artist, it shows a clear profile with detailed features. Shiler recently painted portraits of I N Willard and other local notables and is now working on Mrs. William Connell’s portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third National Bank
William Connell
B. Shiler
Bethlehem
Shiler
I. N. Willard
Wiliam Connell
Councilmagic Ball Game Could Highlight Regatta Event
A baseball game between the upper and lower branches of council may be held at Lake Ariel on August 14 during the Presadot regatta. If excursion managers agree, the game will be played there. otherwise it will take place at the Ball Park in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Lake Ariel
Candidacy for County Treasurer Focuses on W K Beck of Moscow
The sketch argues William K Beck of Moscow is favored for the Republican nomination for county treasurer. It highlights his business success, public service in the legislature, party work, integrity, and broad local esteem in Moscow, with notes on his education and varied ventures in lumber coal mercantile and electrical sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Bick
Moscow
Bock
Book
Loethport
Northampton County
Keystone State
Euston Academy
Sod
Wyoming Seminary
Beck
Hoe
Aketoh
Bnalness
Buck
Candidacy Receives Broad County Support for Beck Bid
Reports from Mr Beck's friends across the county say his candidacy is well received and that his name will be presented to the nominating convention. He is described as representing country districts, with strong residency ties and notable acceptance among voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck
Back
Fanny Grow Seeks $2000 Slander Damages
Fanny Grow files slander action through attorney E Newcomb against Bridget O Maley alleging May 1, in public presence, she called the plaintiff a thief damaging her reputation by $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Grow
Fanny Gross
E. ©. Newcomb
Bridget O'Maley
The Stamp Robbery in Scranton Post Office
Post Office Inspector Owing leads the inquiry into a stamp robbery at the Scranton post office. The motive and method remain unclear whether by professionals or amateurs, with crooks rumored to have been in the city days before the burglary. Police and post office officials collaborate on the case as clues surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owing
Post Office
Onwleg
James Riley Arrested For Larceny Of Picks And Shovels
James Riley a street grading superintendent employed by Contrado Ford on Arthur Frothingham s Columbia avenue property was arrested on larceny charges after Frothingham alleged Riley took pickaxes shovels and wheelbarrows. Riley admitted possession and said he bought them from Ford. Laura A Frothingham is named in the dispute. He was held on his own recognizance to post 300 at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Riley
Contrado Ford
Arthur Frothingham
Columbia Avenue
Frothingham
Riley
Wright Riley
Ford
Laura A. Frothingham
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