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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1896

Page

7

Tracks of a Bear Sighted Near Sloan Woods Reported

A local hunter told The Trib une office of bear tracks seen in the Sloan woods patch, following a trail toward Taylorville woods with an improvised weapon at hand. The report blends with a flurry of notices about Eisteddfodi matters and community events through Scranton and Hyde Park, including lodge meetings and social happenings.

Tribune Ageg Sloan Woods Ile Taylorville Woods

More Sinned Again at Than Sinning at Company Harm ory

The Crystal Literary and Dramatic club presents a show this evening at Company Harm ory. A series of local society notes follow with visits, a riding accident causing an elbow dislocation, clerks league games, a Trilby class social, and a wedding at Holy Bowery church.

The Crystal Literary and Dramatic Club Harmory Kenny Protheroe Rs. Ki. D. Jones Allande On Mra James Flynn Kegan & Flynn Wayne Avenue Oak Street Thomas Shotten North End Clerks’ League Company H Quaterhoat’s Mulley Triple Store Trilby St. Mary's Hall Mise Tillie Robinson Durkin Street Owens Collins Misa Lizzie Rowley Holy Bowery Church Father O'Toole Mite Babina McHugh Patrick Flynn Miekey Hopkins New York State West Market Street Thomas Moot Ay Avery

Pittston Avenue Hazardous Condition Sparks Injuries and Needs Sewer

South Side News reports Pittston Avenue between Hickory and Hirsch Street in poor repair with flooding from blocked gutters. Pedestrians wade knee deep in water, while lack of sewer causes ongoing stagnation. John Kennedy, a 1 year old, loses the top of his index finger at a Lackawanna Sewage mill. he and his father seek treatment. Also notes a wedding near Mingoka and upcoming social events at St. Aloysius and Scranton Athletic Club.

Millar Senay Rely A. W. Milsgrave Bloomsburg Rutherford Hadley Eynon Street Bucknell Academy Charles Hardley Alfred Troty Pharpreneer Starner Mise Ida Arnt Academy Street Rogers Israel St Luke's Episcopal Church Hook and Ladder Company Turners Hall Hyde Park Jennie Green Oneonta N. Y Miay Allce Williams North al Avenue Bence Daniel Price Price Street Pittston Avenue Alder Eatree Lackawanna John Joyce Miss Dicken Mingoka St. Sere Church New York Scranton Athletic Club Germania Hill

Pittsburg Officials Face Malfeasance Trials

Major W. C. Mord and ex-city attorney W. H. House are charged with malfeasance for contracting with Tradesman National Bank and taking city funds for personal use. Each has three indictments, with joint counts against both. Prosecution led by District Attorney Haymaker and ex-DA Robb. Moreland appears fit for trial amid expected courtroom clash as each defends separately.

Pittsburo W. C. Mordand Pittsburg W. H. House Stowe Haymaker Robb Tradesman National Bank

Survey of St. Paul Aboard Americ an Liner Clears No Injury Alleged

A board of five Underwriters surveyed the American Line steamer St. Paul in New York on February 1. They worked from 9 a.m. until late afternoon and expected a report by tomorrow. Ship officials insist the vessel sustained no damage during ten days’ confinement in Lone Branch sands and plan to sail for Southampton on February 19.

New York American Line St. Paul Jine Lone Branch Sands Southampton

Bill Against Tights Targets Guilbert and the Baker

Anthony Comstock of the Society for the Prevention of Vice plans a bill to curb stage tights and redefine behavior in music halls and burlesques. He says the measure targets Yvette Guilbert above others and condemns her influence on youth.

Anthony Comstock Yvette Guilbert New York Society For the Prevention of Vice Comstock Guilbert

Wright A Candidate for Re‑election as Democratic Chairman

Philadelphia February reports assert that Robert E. Wright will seek another term as chairman of the Democratic state central committee. The committee will meet February 12 to set plans for the state convention, with Wright expected to be reelected at the April 22 annual gathering.

Philadelphia Robert E. Wright Democratic State Central Committee Wright

Rhode Island Marriage Law Heads Toward Reform

Rhode Island faces a potential fix as authorities note the new law requiring annual clergy registration mirrors a 70 year old dead letter. They say no legal marriages have occurred in fifty years and will ask the legislature to validate marriages by unlicensed clergymen.

Providence Nh. L Rhode Sland

Burglary Suspects Burke and Welsh Captured in Bethlehem

Thomas Burke known as Pittsburg Slim and James Weitch alias Troy Whitey were captured in Bethlehem and jailed for the Moyers Mill safe robbery of December 1. The guard Mr Moyer died after being struck during the burglary. Police report multiple witnesses identified the suspects.

Bethlehem Thomas Burke Pittsburg Slim James Weitch Troy Whitey Moyers Mill Moyer Ae Stack Nell

Court rules Republican caucus invalid in Nineteenth Ward nomination

Judge Edwards voids the Jan 1 caucus as a regular Republican nominating event for select councilman Joseph P. Kramer. The certificate filed Jan 21 is deemed without vitality, leaving Kramer to seek election via a separate nominating path. Edwin Frable, Dem candidate, remains against Kramer’s ballot spot.

Edwin Frable Joseph P. Kramer Edwards Kramer C. C. Donovan Mr. Kramer A. J. Colborn, Jr Edwards A Frable Rable Counciman Sweet Commissioners We- Tech Scranton

Exceptions From Winton Nominees Amid Ward Dispute

Attorney W W Baylor filed exceptions to Democratic nominees in Wintonboroughs First Second and Third wards after caucuses held January 25 1806. Names of nominees and exceptants list shows disputes over ward boundaries voting eligibility and caucus procedures. Court to hear arguments at 9 this morning with Jones and Powderly representing respondents.

W. W. Baylor Pryor Wintonborough James Strong John H. McAndrew Henry Dando Schnerr Eugene Taylor Justice of the Peace Ferdinand Steinmetz Michael McAndrew George FE. Dando Mathew Childs D. W. Hickey Edward Costello Martin Ford John T. Bell Patrick Carey Joseph Glenn Benjamin Trayias Bernard Giles P. F. Lawler Willliam Judge James J. Kelley Thomas Manley Patrick Costello Bernard Loftus John Mack John Steed Commissioners’ Office Citizens Party James Kane B. J. Cummings John Ward Edward Murray Michael Dougher John F. Muldaney Charles Wood Jones & Powderly

Scrambled Baseball Notes From Eastern Wire

Buckenberger is backed by Toroxo’s wealthy brewer. Beranton club trusts players linked to Oriole voters. Frank Ward Din Btearna and Richardt Prown draw attention in the Sceranton Pittsboro Chronicle Telegraph. McMahon denies losing his arm though reports circulate. Syracuse manager Kuntzach schedules April 7 pre season at Syracuse with two games against Cornell April 13 Ithaca then exhibs in Pennsylvania. Dan Shannon cited by Buffalo Times for two faced averages, with 73 games and 51 4 to a game. Paul Ford tied near Shannon with 5 of 2 wins per season.

Buckenberger Toroxo Beranton Oriole Frank—“Pigey Ward Din Btearna Richardt Sceranton Pittsboro Chronicle-Telegrap McMahon Tie Wittie Tte George Kuntzach Syracuse Cornell Ithaca Pennsylvania Buffalo Times Dan Shannon Wilkes-Barre Shannon McDowell Etricker Paul Ford Bhannon

Inventions For Bicycles Introduce New Innovations

A French engineer M Rahon unveils a deciivograph indicating exact grade and distance climbed. Paris cycle show features the cyclet eliminating chain links between crank and rear wheel and the invisible brake integrated into the steering head.

M. Rahon Paris

Lost Letter Heist Tale From Worth Street Dry Goods Firm

A New York Journal item recounts a dry goods merchant reporting a $5,000 certified check loss. A post office expert observes the owner recounting the mail process and misplaces the letter, revealing how a money letter was tucked in a left drawer by mistake.

New York Journal Worth Street Post Office Department

Munyon's Cold and Cough Cures Promising Relief

Advertising copy claims Munyon's Cold Cure breaks a cold within twenty four hours and, used with Cough Cure, can prevent pneumonia. It asserts cures for bronchitis hoarseness and other chest ailments and offers free medical advice from Prof. Munyon at 106 Arch Street Philadelphia.

Munyon Prof Arch Street Philadelphia

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