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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1894
Page
3
Mayor Connell directs police to report all snow and ice obstructions on sidewalks and gutters to the street commissioner. The ordinance requires removal within twelve hours or face penalties from five to fifteen dollars, with warrants issued through aldermen for violators.
A hearty reception greeted the company of The Colonel and I at Davis' Theater. Brieves and Marion, dubbed the Wan dering Wililes, drew roars of laughter while Misses Clara Cole and Lillian Curtis displayed dancing skill. May Marena thrillingly handles the rifle and the show promises continued charm and fun all week. A deaf mute Christmas celebration is planned at Saint Luke's parish room this evening.
Scranton Association seeks a new manager to execute Cahill’s plans for next season. Names include John Hanlon of Hazleton and Timothy Hurst the NL umpire, with others considered. Also covers pitcher salary tensions with the New York club, and football and boxing notes from Union College, Columbia, Thomas Ryan, Dempsey, and local track events.
Joe Ott returns to the Academy of Music tonight with The Star Gazer and a strong supporting cast including Matt Ott May Jordan James McDonald and Dorothy Gray. Shifting programs include The Ivy Leaf Hand and Glove Shore Acres and Hoss and Hoss with Jacques Krugar leading at Frothingham through New Year’s.
Chief Patrick McGarry of Carbon dale visited the city yesterday. Police HQ member Robert Simpson, ill with quincy, cannot yet resume duties. School Controller Wormser of the Eighth ward attended a Philadelphia convention on teamual training and public school ideas.
The $40,000 School House for Columbia avenue has been let and will be commenced immediately. There are still a few more lots left at a low price, Arthur Frothingham, Office, Theater Lobby.
A 1891 Scranton note shows City Controller Widmayer accusing council indifference after transferring 2000 from an approach fund to cover judgments and viewers costs. City Clerk Lavelle questioned legality. Widmayer cites appropriation ordinance No. 67 188. The dispute centers on authority and proper funding for the heated municipal building.
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