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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1895
Page
5
Community notices warn of stolen newspapers affecting regular subscribers. A reward of four dollars is offered for information leading to the conviction of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from doorsteps.
Employment wages at Delaware and Hudson pits in Olyphant and Kiddy Creek noted yesterday. County commissioners prepare annual financial statement and election ballot forms. Woman’s Christian Association and singing school sessions announced. A teacher praised for reasonable terms. Public council committee to review Chief Ferber charges meets Thursday. Marriage licenses issued to four residents from Dalton and Scranton. Delaware Lackawanna and Western paid workers at Sloan Hampton mines. payments due at Shops and Storrs today. Ward assessors returned assessments to county. County preparing election ballots with district-specific forms. Republican board of control met to discuss a presidential candidate. Manufacturers’ committee to meet on tin plate proposals. Secretary Atherton reports after Cincinnati visit. Woman’s Christian Temperance Union held regular meetings. reports showed progress. Mrs Sus an Holt died of pneumonia at 716 Olive street. burial at Montrose. Divorce obtained years ago from Aga Holt of New York.
Max Naumen a city newsboy is held on $200 bail after a hearing on charges of stealing many Scranton Tribune copies from doorsteps to resell them. The thefts prompted warnings to carriers, a reward of $5 for tips, and efforts by The Tribune to ensure prompt delivery.
In Waverly a series of pleas and sentences were handed down after cases involving theft and assault. David Push pleaded guilty to stealing a bundle of dry goods near The Fair on Lackawanna avenue and was ordered to pay a fine, costs, return the goods, and serve a month in jail. Oscar Blackmore admitted disposing of a watch and faces similar penalties, while John Balagie pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and malicious mischief with fines and jail time. A not guilty verdict was returned in the fodder corn theft case. The courtroom heard testimony on multiple related charges as juries were seated and witnesses testified, including the murder trial involving Joseph Boschine and Frank Conforti.
The joint estimates committee reduced the mayoral department and park budgets while funding changes include raising the city solicitor’s salary to 2000 and trimming several clerk and detective line items. Fire service funding remains uncertain as the panel proceeds with a volunteer-based plan and deferred decisions.
Swartz shoots fifty targets under American Association rules at Green Ridge Gun Club testing his Scott Premier gun. He faces world champion wing shooter Dr. W. Fr. Carver in a 100 bird match planned for April. Swartz has missed only one in twenty five recent shots.
The text mocks dull trade and bold claims from clothiers during the legitimate business season. It notes schemers will need sharper schemes and to offer reduced prices and lower prices than those found elsewhere to attract shoppers.
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