Lost Motive Remains Hidden in Prosecution Case
Fragment discusses the motive in a case where the motive had been entirely lost sight of by the prosecution, leaving questions about why the defendant acted as charged.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1896
Page
5
High School Opening Sets Stage for Jubilation
At a meeting of the high and training school committee plans were laid for a grand celebration marking the new high school opening. The board aims to invite surviving ex-school controllers and feature speeches and pupil exhibitions as a finale. The session also covered routine matters including interpretation of a new admission rule for under 21 graduates to pursue special work, with Kathryn Haggerty overseeing the business course under the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams’ College
Kathryn Haggerty
New City Assessment Looms for Scranton Tomorrow Night
The Tax Committee of Select Council will consider and likely recommend a plan for a general city assessment in 1869 to raise revenue and place land and improvements on the same valuation basis. Current valuation stands over 20 million with levy at thirteen and six tenths mills. a higher assessment aims to fund city needs without cutting services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Committee of Select Council
Board of Religion and
Board of Revision and Appeals
Basie
Regan
Tax Committee
Gclect Council
Scranton
Borard
Revision and Appeals
Second Legislative District Nomination Meeting Announcement
The Republican voters of the Seaiind legislative district will meet in the preservation room court house Scranton Pa on Tuesday Aug 15 at 4 o clock pm for the purpose of nominating a candidate W S Millar Chairman C J Seamans Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Scranton
Millar
Seamans
Local News Briefs from Honesdale and Nearby Areas
A collage of short items: James Flynn sues United States Casualty over a policy via Spruke Brow. August Diesing Jr. arrested for an incident on a Delaware Lackawanna Western train. Florence mission board meets at 7 Spruce Street. Albright Avenue mission plans a prayer meeting at Daniel Lee’s home. Albert Lipick jailed on assault charges. weekly deaths include typhoid and diphtheria with new cases reported. a horse burned at an asphalt plant but survives. typos corrected in a new free warm manual. George Gebe promotes a noon ball drop from a hotel pole. Calvary Reformed church to host cream with the president before a North Carolina trip. J M Markwick to lecture on China at St David’s Tuesday. Ezra Griffin post to raise funds with a basket excursion to Honedale. marriage licenses issued in several couples. an inaccuracy in Saturday’s Tribune mischartered John Riley case clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Flynn
United States Casualty Company
Spruke Brow
Browning
Washington Avenue
M. FL
I. J. Mahon
Third Street
Hickey
Box Hoon Brick Street
Breck Street
Thie
Wrge
George Gebe
Time and Weather Pillar Company
Jermyn
Naval Observatory
Washington
Christian Endeavor Society
Calvary Reformed Church
Christian Endeavorers
W. Stubblebine
North Carolina
Grove
Monroe Avenue
Gideon Street
J. M. Markwick
China
St. David's
Women's Guild
Ezra Griffin Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Honedale
Widow's and Orphans’ Fund
Ladies of the
Honesdale
Local Court Actions Mark August Proceedings
Mrs Mary B Hughes filed a warrant against John Riley for threatening Michael Hughes. case settled with complaint withdrawn and costs paid. Schmittheifer habeas hearing held with Judge yesterday. Francesa Schmittheifer jailed by Alderman Ruddy for stealing two gold rings from Mrs Martha Hug. remanded to sheriff, bail set or continued confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Hughes
Bailey
John Riley
Michael Hughes
Boards of Examiners Appointed for Mining Certificates
James E Morrison of Carbondale and Joseph T Roberts of Jermyn plus A P Patton of Olyphant named as board of examiners for mine foremen and assistants. District two adds John R Jones Patrick H Sammon James Young. Additional board for mine inspector roles includes Peter Flinnelly Vaurdhn Richards Martin Miller John F Snyder and Andrew Allen. Terms run one year from January 1844.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Morrison
Carbondale
Joseph T. Roberts
Jermyn
A. P. Patton
Olyphant
John R. Jones
Bellevue
Patrick H. Sammon
Mooel
James Young
Dunmore
Peter Flinnelly
Vaurdhn Richards
Priceburg
Martin Miller
Scranton
John F. Snyder
Andrew Allen
Daenmoore
Susquehanna, Wayne and Lackawanna
Death of Mrs Laura S Gay in Seneca Falls NY
Mrs Laura S Gay died suddenly in Seneca Falls New York at the home of her son Albert S Gay, age 80. She is survived by daughters Mrs A E Hunt, Mrs Frederick Fuller, Mrs A E B Pair, Miss Jensie M Gay and Miss Sophia S Gay of this city, plus Mike Plarenece Gay of Boston and Albert S Gay of Seneca Falls. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at Seneca Falls New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Gay
Seneca Falls
New York
Albert
Yvonne
A. E. Hunt
Frederick Fuller
A. E B. Pair
Misa Jensie M. Gay
Sophia
Mike Plarenece Gay
Boston
Firemen plan Lake Ariel excursion for 1897 convention
Lackawanna County Firemen's Association executive committee met in Chief Vickey's office to discuss fund raising for convention campaigning. They adopted Chief Hickey's plan to run an excursion to Lake Ariel on Labor Day, September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
Labor Day
Lackawanna County Firemen's Sevculation
Vickey
Oriice
State Firemen’s Association
Hickey
Two Mill Hands Burned In Steel Mill Explosion
Ex police officer Henry Canavan and James McNichols were injured by a steam pipe burst at the lower steel mill. Canavan suffered burns to back and hands while McNichols sustained similar injuries. They were taken to Moses Taylor Hospital and reportedly not seriously harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Canavan
Jas. McNichols
Tompton Street
Moses Taylor
Scranton Business College Offers Combined Scholarship
Buck Whitmore Co. promotes a threefold scholarship for the complete business course the stenographic course and the academic course at fifty dollars until September 15. The offer targets both ladies and gentlemen to meet rising demand for book keeping and stenographic skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck, Whitmore, & Co
Liberal changes to Milwaukee insurer policy stated
The Northern Mutual Life Insurance of Milwaukee announces that all annual dividend policies will show cash and loan values after five years in force. New features include extended insurance on lapse, beneficiary name changes, and applicability to loans paid-up policies and all annual dividend policies issued after July 1846. W. J. Welsh, General Agent, Scranton, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Milwaukee
Wis
Northwestern
Ilife Insurance Company
W. J. Welsh
Mears
Scranton
Taxes Collected and Pianos Sold at Auction
Taxes placed in my hands for collection require immediate payment. Office in the municipal building. Wade M Finn, Collector. Two handsome upright Sohmer pianos offered as a bargain in good condition. Address Miss Hardenbergh 633 Madison Ave Hotel Warwick Atlantic City NJ. Ocean front property with lawn and ocean view offered by Daniel Coleman, Proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade M. Finn
Sohmer
Warwick
Ocean End
South Carolina Avenue
Atlantic City
N. J
Fine Lawn
Good Ocean
Daniel Coleman
Accused Fire Bugs Escape by a Fluke
The court discharged Mrs. A J Thomas and her sons Fred and Jesse after the prosecutor failed to prove a prima facie case for arson at 141 West Court Street. Evidence included kerosene soaked bags on the kitchen floor and suspected fires, but no clear owner, insurance, or motive was established, and witnesses could not connect the Thomases to the blaze. The alderman stated he was not fully convinced of innocence but found the evidence insufficient for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickey
A. J. Thomas
Fred
Jesse
West Court Street
Howe
John P. Kelly
Thomases
Spellman
Thomas
Valentine Birtley
Liberty Hose Company
John van Bergen
Thomas Bove
John Timlin
Kelly
Anson Lowry
Divorces Sought by Two Women in Local Suits
Mrs. Lizzie J. Swallow filed for divorce from Tiane W. Swallow after eight years of residence in Stranton. They wed May 16, 1882 in La Grange, Wyoming County. Swallow allegedly cruel, libel filed by Milton W. Lowry. Annie Rushton named as corespondent in another case against Alfred Schofield. cruelty alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie J. Swallow
Tiane W. Swallow
la Grange
Wyoming County
Stranton
Alfred Schofield
Annie Rushton
Schoefld
Ballentine
Farmers Picnic Planned Across Lackawanna County
The Harvest Home picnics of Lackawanna county farmers will be held this week at Lily Lake near Waverly on Wednesday and Madisonville on Thursday with Major Levi Wells delivering the principal address. The events, under County Agricultural Society and State Board of Agriculture, feature discussion, music, and recitations by youths to promote Farmers Institutes work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna County
Lily Lake
Waverly
Madisonville
Levi Wells
Daisy Miller Arrested For Diamond Theft In Stinghamton
Daisy Miller a about twenty five year old woman was arrested while boarding a train to Scranton after stealing diamonds worth several hundred dollars from local jewelers. Police found diamond ear rings a gold brooch a diamond ring valued at 150 and diamond cuff buttons in her possession. An unset diamond valued at 296 was dropped into her parasol during a shop encounter. She faced police headquarters with the goods as she claimed residence in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stinghamton
N. Y
Daisy Miller
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Scranton
Died Daley and others in Scranton notices
In Scranton on August 17 1896 H Daley of Ive Pittston Avenue funeral from residence Wednesday morning at 2 Interment Mostow. Laura Gay of Sensea Falls New York died August 16 24 funeral service Wednesday August 19 at Seneca Falls. Thomas McGurrin infant funeral from parents residence 217 Irving Avenue Wednesday at 2 Interment Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Anna White wife of Patrick White of 44 Chestnut Street died August 16 1896 aged years survived by sister Mrs J W Slinger funeral notice later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daley
Scranton
H. Daley
Pittston Avenue
Mostow
Gay
Sensea Falls
N. Y
Laura
Seneca Falls
Gurrin
Montag
Thomas McGurrin
Parenta
Irving Avenue
Hyde Park
Anna White
Patrick White
Chestnut Street
W. Slinger
Park Place
All our Silver is Quadruple Plate at this Price
Advertises quadruple plate silverware priced at one dollar per item, claims best quality and citywide Scranton warranty. Ends by asserting goods are the finest sold in Scranton.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Select Council
Pille
Beecham
Ladies’ Capes
Milan Braid
Dimity
Senate
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Penn Ave
Ackawanna
THE
Aundry
A. B. Warman
Gut Priges
Brussels
Mpanusty
City Notes
Boards OF Examiners
Laura S. Gay
James McNichols
Scranton Business College
Commonwealth
Daisy
Mile. Braun
Finley
Lohmann's
Spruce Street
A. R. Sawyer
Wyoming Avenue
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Avenue
Clarke Bros
Berkshire
Elgin
Shay
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
J. Lawrence Stelle
D. Bolz
Wyoming
Powell
Music Store
Ivers & Pond
S. C. Snyder
Emt
Hotel
Siebegker & Watiams
Cava Ae
P. M’crea & CO
Crystal
Pitt
Peon
Dunn
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