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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1896
Page
5
At noon today a novelty parade led by Professor Gentry will parade through principal streets. It will attract attention and entertain children with a spectacle designed to engage the public.
Professor Gentry and his two palace cars with a large all star animal act reached Scranton by the Central Railroad of New Jersey. Throngs visited the yards and watched the animals in delight as crowds gathered for the afternoon. The trainer emphasizes kindness and patience as the key to success and lively acts delight spectators. The opening show is tonight at Adams avenue and Mulberry street corner.
Mayor Bailey announced the Providence and Abington Turnpike company proposed repairing West Market Street at city expense and asked an overseer. The city resisted but later events show no clash as the Turnpike company will not act independently and the city has begun repairs.
Scranton letter carriers expect about a thousand participants for a moonlit trip to Lake Ari. A special train departs Erie and Wyoming Valley depot at 7 15 PM, returns at midnight, with Trofley cars serving all city districts. Fare set at 76 cents.
Lehigh Valley Railroad offers one way fare for round trip from Points on the Lehigh Valley to Indianapolis for the Democratic National Convention. Special excursion tickets valid Aug 20 to Sept 1, 1896, with return by Sept 7.
Mrs Josephine Westcott, a Franklin avenue boarding housekeeper, died at 10 55 AM Saturday in Lackawanna hospital from throat wounds inflicted Friday night by George K Van Horn. Police search the city for Van Horn, with a coroner and county detective aiding the inquiry. The weapon a razor found in the cellar with blood on blade and bone handle. Witnesses report a break in at the cellar door about 3 AM Saturday as authorities piece together the account of the crime and pursuit.
Mrs Woertecht identified Van Horn as her assailant in a fatal attack. The funeral will be private tomorrow afternoon with interment at Jevinya. Coroner Longstreet viewed the remains and will use wound and tool data at testimony if Van Horn is captured. The coroner's jury meets Wednesday night to hear Lestimorny. Albert Saunders reported seeing Van Horn at the Delaware and Hudson station Saturday morning but investigators found no foundation for that lead.
A charity police baseball game between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre officers is set for this afternoon at Athletic Park. A parade precedes the 3 oclock start with four teams and visiting officers. Proceeds go to the Twin Shaft fund. a return game is planned in Wilkes-Barre.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports catcher Se Gunson of the Springfield club was signed by manager Griffin. He was injured over a month ago and could not play until recently. Gunson hit 9 per cent last year in 76 games and will play in today’s game at Providence. O'Brien shifts to second base while Griffin returns to center field.
The supreme lodge Kalehte of Pythias voted 13 to 1k against printing the German ritual for lodges desiring it. Indianapolis Omaha and San Francisco compete for next year’s meeting site. A Pillsburg Koleht member Suniel Love, about 13 years old, fell from a cable car and died of injuries.
Since the death of Lady Wilde, Oscar Wilde's health has broken down. The Home Secretary's decision on revising his sentence is under review and his release seems likely around October.
A girl identifying as Abbey Gibbons ran away from the House of the Good Shepherd and after wandering sought a return. Patrolman Ridgeway brought her back and she was admitted to the home. Read Williams' Business College ad.
A morning fire at John Jermyn's Coal Exchange on Lackawanna Avenue caused about 150000 in damages. The blaze started in an elevator shaft and spread to the roof, drawing many city fire units and forcing extensive water damage to four stores and 130 offices. Top tenants and insurers faced heavy losses while rebuilding is planned.
A fire of unknown origin broke out causing slight damage while unpacked goods were being stored. No injuries reported. Fire crews contained the blaze and inspected the area for hotspots.
Mrs Mary A Taylor died at her home in Scranton at 5 pm Saturday after a yearlong illness. Widow of Preserved Taylor who fell at Fair Oaks, she leaves three daughters and a son, all with ties to Union service. Funeral at 2 Webster Ave Tuesday morning with burial at Spring Break.
Clarence Pean of 426 Eleventh Street sustained a broken leg Saturday morning in Olyphant. Employed on a delivery wagon for E Robinsons Brewery, he attempted to steady frightened horses during a corner turn. the wagon toppled, he was thrown under the animals, and one horse tramped on his left leg below the knee, fracturing it. The wagon was demolished. Pean was brought home and is under Dr Longertreet’s care.
Mary A. Taylor aged 72 dies at her Scranton home 312 Webster Avenue. Funeral services Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, interment at Spring Brook. Read Williams' Business College ad.
Alderman Howe imposed a heavy fine of $25 on William Keily for demolishing the contents of his cell while in custody at the central police station. Unable to pay, he was committed to jail for thirty days after a prior hearing where he required handcuffs.
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