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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1894

Page

8

Jones Announces Candidacy for District Attorney Nomination

John R. Jones declares his bid for the district attorney nomination at the Republican County convention, signaling a political run.

John R. Jones

Summer paper mailing and church notices update

Tribune readers can have their paper mailed during summer with changes to the address. No early service at St. Luke's tomorrow morning. Rev F A Lyne of Detroit will preach at Grace Reformed on Sunday. Rev Ralph Gilman will lead tomorrow at the YMCA with Rev B Pay Mills, and a song service directed by Tallie Morgan. Evening services at 745 p.m. All invited. MilwaukeeBe... cool and sparkling at Lohman Spruce street.

Tribune Pynee St. Luke's Carbondale United States Navy Department Washington F. A. Lyne Detroit Mich Young Men's Christian Association Ralph Gilman B. Pay Mills Tallie Morgan

Colored Camp Mounting At Laurel Hill Park

A large crowd is expected at the Colored Camp meeting at Laurel Hill Park if weather allows. Speakers T. V. Powderly and Rev. Dr. Hubert from North Carolina will discuss Strikes and Religion. Black Patti No. 2 will sing several vocal selections. Sterling silver button hooks from Davidow Bros and Wood’s College of Business and Short Hand advertise courses. The college opens on Monday Aug 27 with a faculty of seven professors and staff across business and shorthand departments. A reception for old students is planned and applications for admission are high with many patrons invited to call.

Ariel Hill Park T. V. Powderly Hubert North Carolina West FE. Wood G. W. Kramer 4. L Wood Prosecr J. D. Arofield E. M. Williams Haggerty N. HH Lathrop Miss Oakes Whitman Tallie Morgan

Davidow Cy Engraves Silver Butter Knives and Sugar Handsomely

The note mentions crafting silver butter knives and sugar-handsomely engraved items by Davidow Cy, reflecting knowledgeable handiwork in fine metal pieces with decorative engraving.

Davidow Cy

City engineers crawl through broken terra cotta sewer pipes

Two men from the city engineer's corps yesterday crawled through a Q4 inch terra cotta pipe crew to inspect the Schulz court sewer, covering 1,200 feet. Half the pipes are broken and about a quarter badly damaged requiring replacement. The men, Messrs Clark and Phillips, crawled the full distance on hands and knees.

Schulz Court Messra Clark Phillips

Scranton Poor Board Acts On Relief and Nursing

The Scranton poor board held a session approving relief for applicants and tightening rules for tramp boarders at the home. It authorized transportation for a family, considered the case of Winifred Toney at the Good Shepherd, and formed a committee on permanent trained nursing noting that hospital care is preferred when needed.

Gibbons Langetait Shotten Boumer Board of Poor Directors Rcranton Sonioretice Ati

Richard III at the Frothingham Next Wednesday

Scranton readers are promised a grand production of Richard III next Wednesday at the Frothingham with an artistic interpretation of leading roles. Joseph Ransome and Miss Alice Fairchild head a strong cast, with Tillis Lewis and Kittie McCabe in key parts. A grand concert follows at the Baptist church next Monday conducted by Haydn Evans.

Richard III Frothingham Owen D. Jones Richard Joseph Ransome Henry VI Richmond Alice Fairchild Rowe, Coghlan Company Frederick Warde Queen Elizabeth Tillis Lewis York Kittie McCabe Anne Scranton Prothingham Sonte Powell's Music Store Daekwon Street Baptist Churcl O Nnlert One Mini Radio Kaiser Cordelia Freeman Janed Anwyl Joseph Burts Julia Allen Haydn Evans

Reduced Rates and Movement Unveiled by Lehigh Railroad

Lehigh railroad announces rate reductions and a soldiers' movement through Freeland and Tickota with August 4 as a key return date. Details describe telescope magnification and spy glass specs, linking to Davidow.

Freeland Iester Lehigh x Railroad Tickota

Magnolia Racing Day Highlights and Dash Upset

The Magnolia Driving Club hosted a busy hip racing day with Frank Haz zard s Dash and Dr Hill s Tuck emerging as top performers. Race heats ran long as delays and betting intervals drew crowd commentary on the event schedule and track speed.

Frank B Hazzard Dash Dr. Hill Tuck Tumaalf Oligitla St. Nick Hocate Kitty Meynolia Heralt J. Goodwin Audd B. Seigel

Scranton Christian Endeavor Talks Good Citizenship

At a meeting of the executive committee of the Scranton Christian Endeavor union last evening at the Young Men's Christian Association building the group discussed the general union's consideration of promoting good citizenship.

Scranton Christian Endeavor Union Young Men's Operation Association General Union

City Committee Plan To Outline Work For Urban Reform

A resolution authorizes the president to appoint a five member special committee to draft a plan for city improvements. The committee will include political figures and city administrators, with each church notified of its duties in implementing the scheme.

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Montrose man recalls loss after Swindle by Moran

A Montrose resident recounts a troubling incident with James Moran of Providence. Van Allen lost $100 and a new suit after Moran lured him to sell his horns and vanished with the money and his belongings. Van Allen spent the next day seeking the saloon keeper and hotel, unsure if Moran also took the deposited $70.

Jobo van Allen Montreas Scranton James Moran Providence van Allen Moran Mattwera Lng

Bullet in Ill Brain Carl Pilger Found Dead

Carl Pilger aed resident of Petersburg was found dead in his room at 7.90 oclock with a pistol wound to the forehead. A loaded double barrel horse pistol lay near his side. While family evidence suggests self inflicted death an air of mystery remains. The coroner was notified to investigate.

Carl Pilger Petersburg Aed Pilger

Dr Baggerty and the Budget Hearing Postponed

Hearing for P J O Connor and John J Niland two Elmira Dadget agents arrested on Sunday papers was postponed at prosecutor James Hill's request. Hill, Dudget proprietor, has faced fines and costs in related charges and aims to defend big business under the Sunday law, while an amicable settlement with Dr Haggerty was reached in Scranton.

P. J. O'Connor John J. Niland Elmira Dadget Dr. Tluggerty James Hill Dudget Nie Niland Hill Scranton Haggerty

Quiet Knot Ties Ros a Harrison and Simon Tellman Marriage

Wilkes Barre Record notes Rosa Harrison and Simon Tellman quietly wed Tuesday evening in Plymouth with Rabbi Levi officiating. License secured in Wilkes-Barre. They returned to Scranton and were to be met by bride's sister in New York City. Local ads announce employment for fifty girls and several business notices.

Rosa Harrison Simon Tellman Wilkes-Barre Plymouth Levi Wilken- Barre Scranton New York City Wyoming Avenue

Allentown Signs In Eastern League Shuffle Amid Contempt Row

Eastern League talks lot of changes as Erie Blackbirds head for Toronto and Scranton seeks work, with Allentown, Binghamton and Yonkers reorganizing. Powers defends actions, Diddlebook charges rebutted, and new signings like Whitehead Mulligan Doryea shift clubs and home games head to New York Polo Grounds.

Powers Scranton Allentown Sergne Pat Powers Rocky Binghamton Erie Blackbirds Toronto Legue Erie Rochester Newark New Haven Worcester Raiding Harrisburg Diddlehook Bog Bear Mr. Powers Ton Trinuneree National Board Diddlebock Canadas Powera Granil Whitehead Delaney Binghamton Nitehead Hickey Doryea Mulgery Mulligan Sweeney Kelly Yonkers Club New York Polo Grounds Buffalo Yonkers New York Fames

Noonan Stabbed After Green Street Brawl

A late night street fight near Sane era street and Birney avenue left Mickey Noonan with two stab wounds in the left chest area. Jim Dunleavy fled after the assault and had not been captured by early morning. Noonan was taken to Lackawanna hospital in serious condition.

Saneera Street Birney Avenue Mickey Noonan Jim Dunleavy Noonan Dunleavy Accounta Lackawanna Hospital

Publication permits withheld and opinion disclaimer noted

The paper states it will not be held responsible for opinions expressed and indicates publication terms regarding authors and content. It mentions not being liable for certain opinions and clarifies editorial stance.

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