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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1900

Page

8

Alum in baking powder warns of health risks

An advertisement notes alum is cheap at a few cents per pound while pure baking powder costs about thirty. It cautions that Dutalum is a corrosive poison harming stomach liver and kidneys when ingested. Oval Baking Powder Co. New York.

Oval Baking Powder CO William BY New York Tranfor Portland Nazareth Bethlehem North Penn Philadelphia Russell Bangor

Unusual Midday Busyness Prompts Legal Terms and Votes

Dense court notes describe tax payments, political influence concerns, and contested elections. W H Thomas led in a Scranton district with 65 illegal votes found. Walsh and Glynn-Henning cases proceed with commissioners and juries set for September. Multiple guardians appointed and various rulings on trials, appeals, and interpleaders across Lackawanna counties.

Ketcham Sentenced for Embezzlement in Local Lodge Case

B F Ketcham former financial secretary of a local Brotherhood of Railroad Travelers lodge was fined 200 dollars and sentenced to six months in county jail for embezzling 160 dollars. The trial exposed perjury as he claimed a draft insured the funds and prosecutors produced bank stub evidence. Judge Kelly sternly lectured him during sentencing.

B. F. Ketcham Kelly Ketcham Mrotherhood of Railroad Triumen West Side Bank Brotherhood Eynon Jaco Kelly

Local Appointments Approved by Judge Kelly in Archbald Area

Judge Kelly approves John W. Lally as deputy to Constable John Gilden of Archbald Second ward. Anthony Klots named tax collector of Clifton Township to fill vacancy from voter failure. Archbald appoints George S. Young tax collector for Wandling after Nathaniel Davies resigns. Stephen Dickert discharged as insolvent after jail stay for failure to pay monthly support. Hearing on William F. May's plea for discharge continues.

Nicholas Glynn Thomaa Henning Justice of the Peace Fell Township Louis Gramer Andrew Harmett Greety Mathias Merschberger Archbald Timothy Jones William J. McDonnell Wari Scranton George TD Grady Thomas Murphy Carbondale Commonwealth Barnst Kabatanik A. Agiinski Mary Saviee Peter Patease Hugh McLaughlin John Keefe, Jr T. F. Nelson Edwards Dickson Brewing Company Zeigler Benjamin Z. Nichole J. B. Antoine Lewis N. Corry Wes Wills Ricanor i. Huntington Willian Lasue City of Thaminating Heat and Power Company John J. Bkelbly Cordelia Edwards Continental Triat Company Louisa Heil Thomas Evans Barah Evans Evian J. Davis Gertrude, Grace, William and Mary Thomas Patrick McGinty Dominick Healey John W. Lally John Gilden Kelly William F. May

Court House News Notes From Yesterday

Agglication seeks amendment to Lackawanna hospital charter reducing director terms from nine to twelve. Attorney John Fo Serainn applies for divorce for Julia Otter of Metlviere alleging her husband Hilveard Potter died on June 8 after eight years of impaired Tile. Suit filed to recover forfeited recognizance from listed bondmen including K Thomas and T J Comme.

Lackawanna Hospital Tate K . Thoma T. J. Comme John Malloy W C. Whitwew Samuel Resign Jude G. Meliinty Elisa Sergeant Damen Ph Gilbride John Omgan Willan Mason Aycel Aerrovite Mary Mureray Anthony Bulkos Michael Stoked William Ddones Eugene van Driver Joeph Malingkl

Railway Safety Orders From General Superintendent Russell

General Superintendent E G Russell issues urgent orders to Lackawanna conductors enginemen and brakemen. Rules cover water stations flag signals braking procedures night operations recalls and required inspections of cars and brakes to ensure safe travel and prevent derailments.

Russell E.G. Russell Lackawanna Wil Lil Stallone Eugs Mopping Point Aliont Rwesell

Cut-off Work Begins Near Waterloo New Jersey

The current issue notes work has commenced on a cut-off from the main line east of Waterloo New Jersey to the Sunex division, Allen & Mussel are involved in the development.

Railway Age Waterloo N. J Sunex Allen & Mrusssl

Delaware and Lackawanna tests engines in rail power race

A test run will compare Engine No. 271 from the Cook Manufacturing Company for the Delaware and Hudson railroad with Engine No. 862 from the Brooks Locomotive Works for the Lackawanna. Officials from both lines attend as engines haul heavy trips from Scranton to Gouldsboro and back to gauge pulling power.

Cook Manufacturing Company Delaware and Hudson Railroad Brooks Locomotive Works Lickatwanna Svaranton Gouldsboro Delaware and Hudson Lackawanna

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