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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1897

Page

3

Superior Court Decisions On Second Monday January

The Philadelphia court issue shows the session will begin on the second Monday of January, with appeals moved to the next Monday. other rulings affirm or modify judgments across Allegheny and Lancaster counties, including remands to the Western Penitentiary and dismissal of certain appeals. Major cases include Commonwealth v Wage, Allegehny affirmed, and Cray v Hartman with judgment reversed.

Philadelphia Superior Court Seventonehall Commonwealth Ve. House Allegheny Roubock McCarmo E Commonwealth E Hillegras Ve Weartern Cray Ve

Compromised suit ends criminal case against actor

The criminal and assault case brought by Metagar against actor Mansfield was settled with Mansfield withdrawing in common pleas. Settlement terms were arranged by John G Johnson for Mansfield after a conference with James H Shatesneare. Johnson drew a check the amount Melz ear expected to heal his wounds on the spot. Shakespeare acknowledged the case was dropped and declared the matter settled satisfactorily.

Philadelphia John

Madman runs amuck in Pottstown injures officer

William Fromberg a German resident of Grant and Hamilton streets ran amuck armed with an ax and revolver last night drilling through his home and terrorizing neighbors. Officers Geist and Schlechter forced an entrance and subdued him after a struggle during which Geist was shot in the leg.

Pottstown William Fromberg Grant Hamilton Bromberg William Geist Milton Schlechter Geist Brom

Three Children Burned in Sudden House Fire

At Aucuston near Warren Pennsylvania Mrs BE R Fredericks started the kitchen today with kerosene an explosion followed burning off spread to the room The mother escaped with her baby but both were badly burned The three sleeping boys aged eight six and four were found dead burned beyond recognition in the upper part of the house

Warren Aucuston Here BE. R. Fredericks

Bull’s Ring Saves Farmer in Pottstown Incident

Farmer James Faust of Fagleysville was seriously gored by a bull today. He saved his life by grasping a rat in the bull’s nose and twisting it until the animal released him. The exhausted man then climbed a fence and collapsed on the far side.

Pottstown James Faust Fagleysville Faust

Tragic Fire Claims Six-Year-Old Effie Marston

In Norristown Pennsylvania on December 13 Eve Marston six year old daughter of Scott Marston was burned when a lantern she carried ignited her clothing. She died within hours from the injuries.

Effie Marston Noreristown Norristown Eve Marston Scott Marston

Penney Sona Pinelone Served in Creige Case

In Wishington on December 13 the following individuals were served: Robert B Bolin Evengreen Brant ford owe $40 AT. Minor Fidel Armbruster of Mauch Chunk and Amellt Whalstone of East Mauch Chunk listed as minors in the case Kea Kilo Arnot Tinga.

Wishington Thene Penney L- Sona pHinelone Incregie Robert B Bolin Evengreen Brantford Witow Eim Fidel Armbruster Mauch Chunk Amellt Whalstone East Mauch Chunk Minor Trap Kea- Kilo Arnot Tinga

Announcement of Agriculture Board Meeting and Officer Election

The Secretary of Agriculture announces that the state board of agriculture will meet in the Supreme Court building. The event occurs in Hurtikivig on Wednesday January 18 with officer elections and other business to be handled.

Hurrlaburg Der Agriculte Supreme Court Hurtikivig Weidoeeday Attioers Hel

Child Dies After Peanut Lodges in Windpipe

Pellefonte report of Milon Bling aged 2 dying after a peanut piece became lodged in his windpipe causing suffocation. Investigation notes mishap and medical efforts were unsuccessful.

Pellefonte Milon Bling

Survivors of the birih in Philadelphia Dee

Survivors are reported in a brief, fragmentary note from Philadelphia. The line mentions survivors but provides no further details or context.

Philadelphia, Dee

Annual meeting of volunteers condemns slander aimed at soldier

The One Hundred and Fourteenthreai ment of Pennevivanis volunteers met tonight in pratee to condemn an untrue slanderous attack against General C M T Collis commissioner of public works of New Yorkers and their district soldiers. The group denounced the libelous claims and reaffirmed loyalty to the corps.

Pennevivanis C. M. T. Collis Public Works New

Shoe Merchant Walter Wilch Commit Suicide in Fragrance of Debt

Philadelphia reports Walter Wilch a wholesale shoe merchant of 2 Ninth Avenue attempted suicide today by cutting his throat with a razor amid business troubles. He was found bleeding and was rushed to a local hospital. Authorities investigated the incident as a possible case of self inflicted harm.

Philadelphia Walter Wilch Hidhrow

Manheim Man Dies After Tree Cutting Accident

A Manheim man died after being struck by a tree while helping cut one down. He had reportedly been alive a week with an injured neck before succumbing to his injuries.

Lanoneier Deo Prank Miller Manheim Tre Neo

Japanese Girl’s Hard Lines At Yale School

Mise Youhi Yamaguchi a Japanese student at Yale faces harassment on city streets as peers taunt her with racial slurs about her native dress. A crowd once pelted her with snowballs prompting steps to shield her from further persecution.

New Haven Conn Mise Youhi Yamaguchi Yale

Merchants Plan City Exchange To Fight Trading Stamps

Wilmington merchants move to organize a Merchants Exchange to offer customers a 5 percent discount on purchases. United States District Attorney Van Mogrift says no federal statute blocks the plan, while Deputy Attorney General Cooper says trading stamps are not a state law violation despite a Washington DC district court ruling deeming them illegal.

Wilmington Del Wilmingeton United States van Mogrift Cooper District Court Washington, DC. C

Scranton Club Faces Deadline for Purchase of Franchise

Scranton owners demand a buyer for the club by January 1 or keep the franchise at home. Powers of the Eastern League is urged to finalize a deal as promoters plan $5,000 capital with stock subscriptions starting January 1. Thomas R. Brooks and C. B. Fowler are mentioned for leadership roles as the executive committee will guide management and no passes are issued beyond dues and newspapers.

The Scranton P. T. Powers New York President Powers Scranton Stock Company Tribone Han Trems Urer Thomas R. Brooks C. &. Fowler Brooks Griffin

Unsatisfactory Fire Horses Trial Verdict Near

The joint fire department committee of councils meets tonight to decide on accepting horses for service. One horse is too excitable, while Century Company’s horse will be accepted. Both animals are sound.

Crystal Engine OM Ihn Fre Department Committee of Councils Connectis Century Comepany

Accident injures Thomas Benson at Green Kidse Lumber Shop

Thomas Benson of 613 Marvin Street suffered serious injuries in a saw shop accident at Green Kidse Lumber on Cree Biden Street yesterday morning. While operating a cut saw he lost four fingers from his left hand.

Thomas Benson Green Kidego Thomas Monson Marvin Street Green Kidse Lumber Conpans Cree Biden Street Furtier

Turner, Graham Charged With Assault in Pine Brook

Elton Turner testified that Mrs Edward Graham assaulted him and his partner while living in Pine Brook. The case before Alderman Millar named assault and battery as the charge, with Turner and Mrs Graham involved in the dispute.

Elton Turner Edward Graham Alderman Millar Pine Brook Turner

Woman’s health remedy praised by readers in early ad pitch

An appeal touts Warner's Safe Cure as a solution for female ailments linked to menstrual and womb troubles. The letter by Mrs. H B Carnes of Dauphin, Pa, testifies to dramatic relief after ineffective medical treatment, claiming quick and lasting benefits for women’s health.

H. BP. G. Carnes Duthe Tam Amle Warner

Notice of Mortgage Satisfaction Hearing

The Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas notifies Selden T Scranton and Joseph S Hornbaker that The Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company seeks a decree to satisfy the mortgage on the premises. A hearing is set in Scranton on the second Monday of January at nine o clock in the morning to show cause why the mortgage should not be satisfied. Frask W Clemon, Sheriff.

Selden T. Scranton Joseph S. Hornbaker Loxerne Urtgage Hook Common Pleas Lackawallan County Joseph S Hornbaker Lee Court of Common Flow Laockawinna Laecknewanne Iron and Coal Company Court of Common Lackiwantny Miner Carey Nathaniel Cottrell Loverne Mortange Lackawanna County Isis Nathaniel Cattrell Court of Common Plea Lackawannd County Lackawish Could and Iron Company Lackawanni Scranton Frank LL Clemons

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