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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1897
Page
3
A chaotic tale recounts Slocum and a fierce wild cat attack amid a busy Dee Pella area scene. The report weaves in local figures, law, and a parade of names as residents react to the event and its unsettling aftermath.
A group including Hristel Deo and two others loitered near a Solebury contractor’s building in Lineport. They untied a horse, boarded a cart, and rode with friends until detained by authorities. At a hearing no criminal intent was found and they were released after a fine.
George Tetsoneer of Waynesboro married Lotte Smith of Rownerville in Hagerstown Maryland. Their honeymoon ended when the bride’s father, Daniel Amith, arrived with a constable and took her back to her family. A second constable was sent to return the bride to her husband as disputes over abduction and coercion continue.
Jollee police report the disappearance of the Missing Painbridge preacher whose calehel and hat were recovered on the river bank two weeks ago. Mev Sanyal Aput ter is said to have been seen Friday night near hiv city after a possible rescue. Further details unclear as officials confirm recovery.
In Salt Lick Township Fayette County the fan house of Jacob Steyer was destroyed by fire last night. Jacob Steyer and his wife were cremated. Their son Jacob was badly injured.
Ardmore in Norristown Pa police arraigned Connors a tramp identified as the shooter in the trolley car hold up that killed conductor Galloway. Passengers Matthies Earnshaw and others were questioned and named as present witnesses. Investigators seek remaining companions while Connors denies the charge.
The Intercollegiate Cricket Association held its annual meeting in Houston Hall with delegates from Penn, Haverford, and Harvard. Harvard won the 1897 championship. officers elected include President Howard H. Lowry and Vice President Richard Haughton.
Mitteluie Ter 23 relates a criminal suit against Captain Samuel Brown a blast operator for alleged violation of the Coal Screening Act of September. The case was appealed to the Superior Court where prosecutor John Hoymaaker and W J Jennen represent the commonwealth. Judge Pragger recently abandoned the net uncontested Constitutional issue.
Classified section lists help wanted, rent, for sale, real estate, and agents wanted lines.orted scan shows mixed headings and filler phrases across categories. The readable items indicate standard classified ads seeking workers, property rentals, sales, and real estate agents.
Adve Under This Head One Cent Ward He WANTED WE WANT MEN To sell our Lihaere eats trial on eat mission. If satisfactory will pay weekly salary. I HISLEY Washington nVeloe. Galt EN SCHOOL SUPPLIES, with pay and commissions. Clifton Soap tid Manometur ike Company Cincinnati Wy Agsen WELL-KNOWN MAN IN every town to solicit stock. No capital required. Borden Brook, Chicago.
Workers and operators in the mining industry meet in Pittsburgh to discuss reviving the Interstate agreement. They express cautious optimism that disturbances will end and plan to approve new contracts with Carnegie Steel works. The wage talks cover bonus provisions and include tonnage hands and day men. Philadelphia reports the Modern Language Association conference opening today.
The Scranton Board of Control invites sealed proposals for heating and ventilation work at the new municipal building. Bids must be received by the secretary of the board at specified city locations, with certified checks attached. Each bid must include a bid bond. The board may reject any or all bids and reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible bidder.
Special interest item dress goods offered by O n n o l l y and Wallace. A large bulk of stock priced from 37 1 2 to 75 cents per yard will be closed out.
A aged advertisement fragment seeks reliable workers for weathered roles including relief work, laundry tasks, and various trades. Mentions a respondent named Renee and addresses in Arcade area, with hints of shipper and collector positions. The notice emphasizes honesty and reliability and appears linked to community job listings in a local venue.
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