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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1894
Page
5
John R. Jones announces his candidacy for the district attorney nomination at the Republican County convention. He presents himself as the candidate for the upcoming election, aiming to secure party backing and position himself for the race.
Tribune readers can have the paper mailed while away by notifying the office. A poor board meeting is set for 2 o'clock this afternoon. Alice J. Roberts seeks divorce from William J. Roberts via her next friend Oscar Swingle. Presa club urged full attendance at tomorrow's meeting. Lake Ariel regatta finances to be acted upon. North Malm avenue culvert contract awarded to Julius Maier at 2190 with 250 for old stone. Washburn Street Presbyterian and Jackson Street Baptist to worship together next Sunday. Rev D C Hughes to preach. Michael Cavanagh dies aged 85 at 310 Prospect. funeral Friday. No. 19 school heating bids from Huot & Connell, Sm Wills & Co., Carpenter & Co. Wilkes-Barre. plans pending further study. Jelly Ton and Bauer's band head to Ketke, New York for a week-long camping trip. Jelly Ton’s trip via Lehigh Valley RR departs 1:35. expected lively time. Citizen's Building and Loan assoc granted charter. capital stock 1,000,000. Officers named Ziegler, Snowden, Hardy, and Ziegler. office at 285 Washington Ave. First pay night planned for August.
The select council debated investigating George Frable's charges that city funds were misused for work never done by street laborers. Members urged an internal inquiry, while others favored electing officers to handle it. The meeting approved a resolution directing a joint committee to investigate.
A new ordinance signed by Mayor Connell imposes a 50 cent tax on all telegraph and other electric poles starting April 1 1895. Councilman Roche introduced the Browning measure, but the current proposal requires poles to be painted a uniform color within six weeks of creation.
Scranton Traction issues new rule forbidding smoking on closed cars and allowing smoking only in the last two seats of open cars. The order took effect yesterday with notices posted, aiming to reduce platform crowding and improve safety.
Green Ridge wheelmen spare no expense to stage the Driving park bicycle races on Wednesday August 22. The event aims for large crowds and follows the lead of July 4 when over 5000 spectators enjoyed rides. Officials promise prizes and enhanced attractions to match the past attendance.
Lovers of pure, clean sport will find no better place of amusement than these coming faces under the management of the Green Ridge wheelmen.
In Judge Dinards chamber Attorneys Amuoriman and Watres for the Scranton and Pittster Traction Company petitioned for an injunction to bar Supervisors John Connolly and Abram Seal from obstructing tracks through Old Forge township. Company president Amuirman claims a right of way granted by former supervisors David T. Jones and John Conway. A preliminary injunction was granted and a final hearing is set for next Tuesday at 9.00 o'clock.
The Ninth Ward Republican club chose delegates to the Harrisburg state convention on Sept 6. A resolution endorsed Major Everett Warren for president of the State League of Republican Clubs, with M W Lowry named on a transportation committee. A large Scranton delegation is expected to attend the Harrisburg mass meeting with state candidates and several congressmen scheduled to speak.
James Judge of the Excelsior Athletic Club trains in Philadelphia to fight Mortarity of New York for the amateur national title at 185 pounds. Judge is regarded as a likely winner and feared by metropolitan boxers after his strong showing in the recent local tournament set the crowd’s confidence high.
Press club to hire Oscar Wirtz amateur junior single sculler if he stays in Scranton for employment. He raced in the club regatta and would compete under the club banner in association regattas. University of Pennsylvania star Bull shows interest in joining the club crew.
The school announces updated day and night business and stenographic programs to meet changing conditions in commerce. August 27 reopening signals new faculty with proven records, inviting old and prospective students to call. Edith Croft memorials note church and local press publication.
The Dr iving Park trotting meet lists thirty entries across four races with 2 pm and 5 pm finals. Centaur and Keeley headline a wide open program with Jack Duke Magnolia Abigail Mollie and others in contention for wins and early betting tips.
A conference between the committees and Scranton Gas and Water Co was signed by Mayor Corneil to discuss the charge for furnishing water for a new public bath in Nay Ang park. The bath would be about 100 by 40 feet and four feet deep with location yet undecided. Several council members support the project but final decision awaits cost details.
Early yesterday morning thieves entered W. H. Richmond’s store in Dickson, where the post office is located, and stole shoes clothing vegors and a small som before being discovered by the watchman. The entry was gained through a window and the robbers fled as they were interrupted.
A grocer touts Tha Dhinker teas as high quality despite prior inflated prices. He claims imported specials beat grades, with tea at 250 and Japan and Oolong varieties at 600, noting they were once sold for 1 per pound.
A collapse of evidence leads to an arrest today after a stamp drawer theft. The incident marks the third robbery on the Ontario and Western railroad line in the vicinity since Monday night.
Neighbors report Rosa Harrison, daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Harrison, vanished with Samuel Tellman on Tuesday night to elope in Plymouth. Mrs Harrison refuses consent and questions Tellman’s suitability while protecting her daughter’s future support amid the anxious, gossiping neighborhood.
The Hotel Anthracita in Scranton hosted a large reception Wednesday evening following the Seven County Grand Army of the Republic reunion at Purview. The program featured speeches by Judge Archbald on Our City, Judge Edwards on the Sister Militia, and ex Mayor Fellows on Our Reunion, drawing enthusiastic applause.
A woman at 38 Railroad Avenue, Mary Law, was brutally assaulted by her brother in law Timothy Farrell on Tuesday night. She may recover with care, Farrell is still at large and a warrant has been issued by County Detective Shea though the family shows little desire for arrest.
A neighborhood notice lists newly equipped long distance inter state subscribers connected to Davidow Bros silverware department. Names include J G Bailey grocer and several doctors and merchants with addresses in Scranton and nearby areas. Funeral notice for Michael Cavanaugh at 9 o clock Friday at the cathedral is also recorded.
A $40,000 School House for Columbia Avenue has been launched and will begin immediately. A few late bids remain unresolved at any price. Arthur trades only as Office Theater Lobby.
Unclear OCR text describes delays in building Scranton bridges and mentions a bargain related to Davidow Lros and an electric palace. Details are fragmentary and not fully readable.
The article reports Johnson winning the doubles event in the Delaware and Hudson Cup competition played today. Details on opposing teams or final scores are not provided in the readable text.
The Carbondale Tennis club held its annual tournament at Farview amid a strong wind. R K Johnson and F P Fuller won the singles first and second prizes. Johnson and Fuller also took the doubles prelim. Davis of West Point and Orchard met in singles. Davis later lost in a tight semi final to Fuller. Doubles final postponed due to lateness.
The day’s play extended to nearly six o clock with finals incomplete. Johnson defeated Moon 6-4 in singles semi and Fuller defaulted in the final. Doubles saw Sadler pairs and Torrance Moon progress, with several by default results and prize cups noted for the event.
Excelsior Athletic Club reports a Saturday evening excursion to New York. Train departs Erin and Wyoming Valley depot at 10 o clock. Tickets priced at four dollars and fifty five cents and valid for five days.
Ready for Custamera. With a 60-foot addition on our store and thousands of dollars worth of free jewelry, Davidow Bros. are ready to wait on their patrons, 217 Lackawanna avenue.
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