Jones Announces Candidacy for District Attorney Nomination
John R. Jones declares his bid for the district attorney nomination at the Republican County convention.
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John R, Jones
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1894
Page
5
City Notes from Tribune Readers Add Happy Summer Sends
Residents plan to receive the paper by mail without extra cost by notifying the office of changes. An officer will patrol Bellevue heights and a new long distance phone is installed at the Central station. Stephen C. Hall is granted a veteran’s peddler license in Dr Fulton’s absence. Dr Barnes acts as police surgeon. Central Railroad of New Jersey offers a special tour on tickets to Gottve until next Saturday. Hyde Park Choral Society meets Sunday at 8 pm in the Tabernacle basement for rehearsals. A fire in a Clark street stable was extinguished before aid arrived. Mayor Connell signs hydrant at Richter and Ash street and eases taxes for T. P. O’M take in the ninth ward. Cleveland Fruit Auction Co sues for 204.05 plus interest from May 1, 1882, via attachment at First National Bank. Professor Haydn Evans and singers prepare for a European tour with quartet and musicians. farewell concert Aug. 20 at Jackson Street Baptist church. Edith Croft’s funeral at 69 Kreaster court then Trinity Lutheran. service at 2:45 pm led by Rev. E. L. Miller. All friends invited. Passt’s Minnarren Brew advertised at Lohman’s on Spruce Street.
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Tribune
Bellevue Heights
Central Station
Stephen C. Hall
Fulton
Barnes
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Gottvepe
Hyde Park
Ninth Ward
Cleveland Fruit Auction Company
First National Bank
L. Pierpard
Central Company
Haydn Evans
Sadie Keiser
Cordelia Freeman
Poor Burns
James Rnwl
Julian Allen
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Edith Croft
Isaac Croft
Kreaster Court
Whenes
Trinity Lutheran Church
Adame Avenue
Mulberry Street
E. L. Miller
Payment to family of Charles Brutzman for life policy
The family of Charles Brutzman of 41 Franklin Avenue received a lifespan policy payout of 1000 from Penn Mutual Life Insurance through agent Ed Carey. The 1860 policy had paid 460.80 in premiums with 292.92 in allowances and dividends, leaving a net cost of 427.88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brutzman
Franklin Avenue
Pennetual Life Insurance Company
Carey
Twenty Six Hours of Anguish in Bellevue Mine Rescue
Two imprisoned men John Moroski and Frank Shelter were rescued after twenty six hours underground in a Bellevue cave in. A brave rescue party worked through nine feet of coal and rock to reach them and endured danger without regard to risk. Moroski and Shelter were brought to the surface to a cheering crowd on the South Side.
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John Moroski
Frank Shelter
Bellevue
Moroski
Shelter
Moroaki
Doula
Storra
Revcls
Imrizone
Evan J. Vane
Avondale
William Richards
William Jenkins
John Davies
Reess Anthony
Richard Evans
Chamber of Evan
Tts
Moroakt
Prospect Avenue
Remington Avenue
Bigamy and Theft Tale Traces Gallagher Family Mystery
Miss Mary Gallagher seeks her sister Mere and Misa Birdie Gallagher, who left five weeks ago with Elmer Davison, her husband. Davison, also known as James Lindley, is accused of bigamy and theft across several states, with another wife in Pittsburg and prior embezzlement. Narrative notes family deaths and a noted letter from Union Tea Co. alleging Davieson fled with funds. Gallagher believes her sister would return if she knew the truth.
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Mary
Gallagher
Scranton Street
Mere
Elmer Davison
Misa Birdie Gallagher
Davison
Pittsburg
Trisuxe
Callel
Misa Iallagher
Miss Gallagher
James Lindley
Birdie
Chicago
Misa Gallagher
Miles Gallagher
Brilliant Frothingham Opening Promises Richard II Spectacle
Scranton’s Frothingham Theater opens Wednesday August 29 with a lavish Richard II production led by Owen LD. Jono in a 50‑member cast. The spectacle includes a dramatic battle, coronation and funeral procession, with Miss Tillie Lewis making her professional Scranton debut as the Duchess of York opposite notable stars including Joseph Rancome and Miss Kittle McCabe.
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Frothingham
Richard
Joseph Rancome
Frederick Wards
Etara
Henry VI
Tillie Lewis
Pees
Duchens
York
Iss Lewis
Scranton
Kittle McCabe
Sweet
Wilkes-Barre
Wil
Opening Richard drama at Frothingham sparks high class allure
Delight her many friends in the role of a Anne. The costumes will reveal something beyond the ordinary with many specially made for this production. They come from Van Horn & Co. Philadelphia and Vin Gluck New York furnishes armor and banners. Music from the late Joan McCullough is used by this presentation. Weente accessories are brilliant and attractive with a superb opening event at the Frothingham expected to attract lovers of legitimate drama.
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Anne
Richard
van Horn & Co
Philadelphia
Vin Gluck
New York City
Joan McCullough
Frothingham
Former Congressman Declines Democratic Nomination Bid
Ex-Congressman Lemuel Amer declares he is not a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress. He cites many private business matters and lack of time to seek office, saying he would not hesitate to run if he had the opportunity.
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Congress
Lemuel Amermin
Tribune
Executive Committee Looks to Convene County Meeting
County Chairman Fahey supports delaying a county convention date until the opposing party names a ticket. Several executive members are away but plan to return for a meeting next week in the Central Democratic Club rooms to decide when to call the county committee and set a convention date.
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Fahey Yesternng
Democratic Clui
Woman Seeks Aid as Husband Is Charged with Slavery Assault
Mrs. Thomas Coggins testified before Alderman Fitzsimmons that her husband Barber Coggins of Pennavenne beat her, claiming she had only bread and water and one piece of huckleberry pie in a week. The alderman is considering the case. The text also promotes a Scranton business college, noting 1000 students annually, modern courses, and a August 27 reopening with Wood as president.
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Thomas Coggins
Barber Coggins
Pennavenne
Fitzsimmons
Abe
Ctizena
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Jaet
Maek
Lg Ha
United States
Wood
Eleven Car Special Train Carries Scranton Regt to Gettysburg
A special eleven car train carried Scranton's Thirteenth Regiment to Gettysburg arriving around 4 30, amid a huge cheering crowd. Veterans and civilians accompanied the march, with Company G drawing particular attention for its dog mascot and officers listed, while a Tribune correspondent will report dispatches from Gettysburg.
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Gettysburg
Laurel Hill Camp Meeting Speakers Highlight Religion Debate
At the Laurel Hill camp meeting next Sunday Rev Dr Hubert of North Carolina finance secretary of Living Stone College will speak on Skiles and Religion. Ray J R Danver field pastor of the Wilkes Dare Zion church will discuss Capitalists and Religion. The Tennessee jubilee singers will assist and perform selections.
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Able Speohkera
Laurel Hill
Dr. Hubert
North Carolina
Livingelone College
Ray
J. R. Danverfiuld
Wilkes—Darre Zion
Tennesane Jubilee Singers
Taylor Street Railway War Teeters Toward Settlement
The Taylor street railway dispute remains unsettled with no nearer agreement, but inactivity is ending as work must proceed before cold weather. Borough attorney John M. Hirrlin told Tribune reporters that, from the borough’s view, no action has progressed in the case. The borough has submitted its
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Taylor Street
John M. Hhirrln
Tribune
Page comments on looming ultimatum and calm resolve
Mr Page states they will all go off to think it over after a decision is demanded. He gives no hint of immediate action, signaling cautious deliberation rather than confrontation.
Democratic Committee Meets to Set Convention Date
M. J. Donahue acts as chairman and calls the Second district Democratic committee to meet at 8 PM at the Pacific hotel on Penn avenue to set a convention date. Members listed by ward include Hicks Melvin Hoban Swartz Conrad Mann Reynolda Murphy Stokes Phillips Donahue.
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M. J. Donahue
Democratic Standing Committee
Second Legislative
Pacific Hotel
Penn Avenue
Seventh Ward
James J. Hicks
T. P. Melvin
T. P. Hoban
Fred Swartz
Charles Conrad
John Mann
Reunion at Farview draws Seven-County veterans to Palmview
The Seven County Veterans association plans a large Palmview reunion on Wednesday with speakers Ex-Governor James A Beaver and Governor William McKinley. Carbondale officials will host a parade, speeches, and civic tributes as local leaders urge broad public support and patriotic displays.
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McKinley
Palmview
James A Beaver
William Mckinley
Frank Hollenbeck
E. E. Hendrick
J. C. Turner
J. Vanderwark
John Kelly
Frederick FP
Forbes
W. M. Lathrop
Carbondale
Pioneer City
Seventh Avenue
Mito Street
Alfred Carte
Kingston
Marshall
Josiah Vandemark
Purview
Purdy
Wayne County
Hendrick
City of
Grand Army of the Republic
E. Hendrick
Hunpnick
Evane Sues Jones for Divorce Over Indignities
Annie C Evans filed for divorce from John J Jones citing mistreatment and abandonment. They wed September 12 1888 and lived together until September 14 1800 when she left his home, prompting court action.
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Annie GC. Evane
Annie OC. Evans
John J. Jones
Carey couple freed after jail term for liquor offenses
Mr and Mrs James Carey, jailed twenty months for liquor violations without license, will be released today after Governor Pattison reduced their term by two months for good behavior. Tim Electrical Workers plan their first annual picnic at Laurel Park next Saturday with refreshments and games.
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James Carey
Pattison
Tim Electrical Workers
Laurel Lom Park
Nexs
IL Aduilasion
Acaon
Beemers New Dining Rooms Advertises Low Prices
Beemer and Son promote new dining rooms next to the Elk building on Franklin Avenue with a regular dinner at 25 cents. The note also mentions a dentist at Gas and Water Company building Renice Avenue and a shoe repair service with prompt handling.
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Beemer's
Beemer & Son
Elk Building
Franklin Avenue
G& Lavnacn
Gas and Water Company
Renice Avenue
Beranton
July Health Report Shows High Mortality Figures
The Board of Health released July mortality data: 170 total deaths with 160 from disease, 2 drowning, 3 mine accidents, 1 heat prostration, and 4 other accidents. Seven July deaths were children under one year. Births numbered 1%. Contagious diseases yielded 23 cases and five deaths.
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Trent
Brigge
Board of Health
Tnst
City Law Book Details and Distribution Plan
City Solicitor Torray compiles a new law book covering 1889 fall laws and regulations for third class cities. Five hundred copies will be distributed to councilmen and department heads, with exchanges sought from other cities.
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Torray
Italco
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