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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1898

Page

4

Writ of Habeas Corpus Granted in Gibbons Case

Judge Smith grants a writ of habeas corpus in the contempt case of John Gibbons, ordering bail of $1000 and a certiorari to review proceedings. Attorney Holgate seeks an exception. court notes limited power for single judges and outlines the relation to common law authority and appellate review.

Smith Holgate Gibbons Judes P P. Smith Superior Court John Gibons Attorney Holgrate Lsme Henry al Tanne Sheri Allegheny Jha McAleese Wickiuim Theo Nevis Supreme Court Court of Quarter Sessions Lackawanna County Jesuitigy Hibens Corpue Goslein Place Supra John Gibbons Beranton Lacka- Wanna Scranton

Water Inflow At Pittston Shaft Forces Extensive Dam

Three years ago a minor leak in the Pittston vein at the Stevens Shaft in West Pittston released water at about 1,000 gallons per minute. A massive pumping effort and a large dam were needed to hold back the stream as the water continued to flow, leading officials to theorize underground connections and a wider bed of coal guiding the flow.

Pittston Stevens West Pittston Strick Carpenter’s Creek Busquehanna Stevens Coal Company Carpenter's Creek Rupport Dean Avenue J. Charles Hotel Scranton

Entertainments by Pupils at St. Cecilia’s College Hall

The St. Cecilia's pupils staged an entertaining evening in college hall with a student orchestra, choir, and a program featuring school choruses, violin numbers, and scenes from Klondike and Bethlehem. The audience praised the performers as the line of acts delivered a creditable display despite uneven execution.

St. Cecilia College Hall Academy Cho Veaawadi Leatt F. Doyle Occ Klondike Land of Gold St. Couilin Ccc K. Burke Meihlehem Wionlike Boone &the Eturnyd Millionaires

Boy Fatally Injured In Yard Accident At Leggett Creek

William Hollinson, 12, son of Charles Robinson of Legget street, died after a coal yard accident near Leggett Creek breaker. While playing tag with other slatepickers, he slipped on an icy brake lever, a car pinned him diagonally, severing both legs. He died at home a few hours later after medical aid was summoned.

William, Robinson Charles Robinson Legget Street Leggett’s Creek Holinson Young Hollinson

Hang Chow Powder Magazine Explosion Report Afoot

London dispatch notes no confirmation of yesterday’s report from Shanghai via the New Agency claiming a powder magazine in the Chinese camp at Hang Chow exploded and killed three thousand soldiers.

London noWe Shanghei Hang Chow

Local festivities mix recitations music and civic notices

Readers are invited to a Christmas church program featuring Christie Sopa Web in Lone Before I Knew Santa. The issue lists unclaimed letters at Scranton Tribune and notes youth society meetings, school memorial funds, and a dance parade with civic groups and fire companies forming the lineup.

Christie Santa Lous Freark Hewan Mike Ruwatie Anna Mirries Daniel Webster Sadie Miller Professor Gray San Joan Porta Pilea Fred Bhrecond Scranton Tribune Mare Magirie Crett Snorre Emma Youn John Fish Daniel Hornhacker Madison Avenue PW. Healey Chris Hadwick Edward MecCarty Chestnut Street Iilen Smith Mare Jon Swartz W. Purdy Harry Nye South Blakely William Streets Princeton University Willl Carty Booth Prinkety Street Knight Quincy Avenue Mark Bliehop Fifth Street Ida Doty Cherry Street New York City T. F. O'Donnell Pol Creo Etter Derrick Flelilis Jermyn Archbald Fire J. S Quick Wll eHitens Slong the Ling of Munrch

Conductor Mackin Dies After Valley Line Crash

Conductor Mackin aged 27 from Wilkes-Barre died at Mercy hospital after injuries from the Lehigh Valley cut-off wreck Tuesday night. Rear brakeman Frank Brady remained at Mercy hospital with severe injuries. Mackin resided with his mother on Widder Street.

Joseoph Mnuchin Wilkes-Barre Lehigh Valley Mbrey Hospital Wilkes-Marre Machin Prank Brady Brady Mercy Hospital Mackin John Mackin Widder Street Wilkes- Barre

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