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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1895
Page
5
The legislature set a Saturday deadline for undertakers to secure licenses or face state board examinations. By Jan 1, 1898, unlicensed morticians must register with local health boards or pay a 500 dollar fine. Local groups strive to organize to enforce the mandate and ensure compliance.
A Petersburg resident Jacob Woit was Berted from the top of a moving freight car on Saturday morning. He sustained injuries and was treated at a local medical facility. Authorities are investigating the incident and reviewing surveillance and witness statements.
Early morning tragedy as a brakeman fell between cars when the brake chain snapped. The pusher engine crew alerted by a groan found the man, 19, fatally injured. he died after being picked up. Remains sent home on a special train to Dunmore. burial prepared by Undertaker Schoenfeld.
Joseph Masters and Warren La France were set upon by Victor Elena, a drunken Italian, as they returned home from Little England. Elena drew a revolver but was beaten, disarmed, and bound by the two men and bystanders. He was jailed at the central station, with a 5 pm hearing scheduled, and appears demented from excessive drinking.
The Frothingham hosts Miss Pygmalion a serious pantomime by Carr and May directed by Daly with Minnie Maddern Fiske in The Queen of Liars and Alexander Salvini in The Three Guardsmen at the Academy of Music Wednesday and Friday. Humanity by Sutton Vane appears at the theater this week and Hands Across the Sea plays at Davis’ for the first three days featuring Max Freeman and Jack Dudley to a favorable reception.
Wilkes Barre and Scranton indoor teams clash at Providence Armory tonight featuring stars Mullarkey from Washington and Csatello from Allentown. Lineup lists Kettrick Costello Tighe McDonald Hens Mullarkey Murphy Mitchell Rogers Betts Lyttle Schwarzamann Bonner Smith Freeman Sissis Whartman and others.
Dr. Robinson of Second Presbyterian denounces municipal corruption in a sermon aimed at city leaders. He refrains from names while condemning mayor, police chiefs, and officers, arguing righteous conduct against abuses echoed by Luther and Isaiah. The talk follows a police inquiry and provoked a mixed audience.
In a brief opening prayer Dr Robinson asked for national state and local guidance. He urged divine help for the mayor department heads and police in the ceremony following the sermon.
The memory of George B. Chase was honored by Lackawanna Lodge No. 01 IOOF at their Wyoming avenue hall on a Friday evening. Chase served the lodge for 42 years since joining in 1853 and was financial secretary over four decades. Past Grand F. T. Sturges presided and Grand Warden W. Gaylord Thomas gave a tribute. A crayon portrait was unveiled as members and Past Grands delivered testimonials.
At its last meeting the Scranton board of trade favored a memorial from the Cleveland chamber of commerce urging both national committees to trim campaigns from six to three months. The Republican national committee will meet in Washington, D C, Tuesday, with telegrams to be sent from Scranton by board members and local businessmen. Democratic officials acknowledged receipt but did not respond.
Hi Henrys minstrels at the Frothingham delighted a large audience with acrobatic and variety specialties. The show featured splendid costuming and staging and received special praise for the Lancer brothers who closed the program with a living throne pose.
A regular Lackawanna Institute of History and Science meeting at Albright Library on December 10 at 7 30 features James J H Hamilton delivering a lecture on The Bank of the Claim of the American Colonists to Independence of Great Britain. Artist Henry Frey will present a large portrait of the late Col J A Price, with remarks by J A Lansing and a response by Vice President A Dickson.
Mrs Zera Robbins lies near death after a gunman shot her in Throop borough on Monday November 26 and then killed himself with the same revolver. The incident comes amid a list of ads and notices for jewelry, stamps, and local merchants in Scranton area papers.
Attorney Joseph A. Brown argued before Judge Edwards for a rule to show cause why Crizenzo Merolo should not receive a new trial in the Emanuel Loro murder case. Merolo, who remains convinced he is Frank La Bracka, plans to bring his father, brother, and three sisters from Italy to support his claim. the court set a hearing for the next day and ordered reasons for a new trial to be filed.
Deputy Collector Rooney of Auburn Susquehanna county loses position due to redivision of the Twelfth Internal Revenue district. Four district split reduces seven divisions to six. Fourth district (Wyoming Susquehanna Wayne Pike) dissolved. Susquehanna and Wayne join Lackawanna. Monroe joins Pike. Northampton joins Easton. Wyoming merges with Montour Columbia Sullivan Northumberland under Bloomsburg. Fifth becomes Fourth Sixth becomes Fifth Seventh becomes Birth.
The advertisement promotes a great sale of winter garments at 122 N. Washington Ave in Scranton. It claims jackets capes and furs from top cloths and tailors are offered far below typical prices to clear stock for carpenters and painters. It urges immediate visit to see hundreds of styles and high quality goods at unusually low prices.
A large audience saw The Silver King produced at the Academy of Music on Saturday night and praised the company led by Mr. and Mrs. Hoskins who portrayed Wilfred and Nellie Denver. Their support was strong and the performances were faithful.
A local inquiry reports quick reader interest in a three day classified insert. At 10 am the first day eleven replies arrived, 1 pm the same day thirteen, and within 24 hours thirty three total. A second appearance drew similar responses, and the advertiser asked to drop a third insertion. Visit the office to verify the record and obtain the party’s name.
The remains of John N. Horn, who died in Chattanooga, Tennessee, were privately interred in Forest Hill Cemetery yesterday. He had lived in the South for several months.
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