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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1895
Page
8
A notice offers a five dollar reward for information leading to conviction of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscribers' doorsteps. The message notes that irregular delivery is caused by stolen papers and warns readers of criminal activity.
The local column lists a funeral at Elm Park church for Willam A. Geddes at 2 PM, a postponement of a dime entertainment, payrolls at Mrnskin and Cayuga shafts, a legal action by Jackson and Woodin against Morris Ridge Coal for 41 000, and various notices including licenses and lectures in Scranton.
In the Boschino murder case, witnesses faced delays as a fierce storm disrupted testimony. Frank Pietrello and Salvatori testified about the night of the killing of Conforti, with Salvatori accusing Boschino and Imbriano. Mrs Boschino described her husband's return home minutes before gunfire and the mob outside. The defense sought adjournment until afternoon and promised to prepare further.
Multiple minor crimes filled the court docket as Judge Gunster presided over embezzlement by Moran, with restitution and three months in jail. other verdicts included larceny and receiving in hotel theft cases. A chicken theft gang from Newton was convicted after an unusually clever capture, and a Constable Miller case hinged on disputed collection. The session concluded with jurors discharged awaiting a verdict next morning. Turkish and Russian baths announced for ladies on Tuesdays with private entrance details.
Blizzard cripples storm struck city with widespread damage to streets and railways. Traction company abandons lines as wind and snow paralyze service. hundreds of workers scramble to clear tracks and keep limited trains moving along the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western routes.
Snowbound conditions crippled rail service with no inbound or outbound trains except a New York bound noon flyer. Delays spread to mail delivery, funerals faced access issues, and factories halted as snow froze pipes and tracks. Patrolmen received wool caps after frost bites, while morning temps plunged to 2 to 4 degrees below zero.
Prices listed include Columbia River salmon at 15 cents and fancy flat cans at 20 cents. Quantities shown: one dozen priced at $1.50 for salmon and $2.25 for flat cans.
Storm weary crowds attended the Kirmess at Frothingham with matinee and evening shows. Dancer line includes children from earlier matinees and Mrs Belin performed a skirt dance. Net proceeds top 7000 after tonight and will aid Lackawanna hospital with more to come from Monday’s final performance. A reception for the Young People’s Assembly is planned at Slecol’s on Thursday February 21 with a Father of His Country tribute and Karl St Saft piano.
The Storm Interfered. The King's Daughters and Sons of Jim Park church did not hold their annual meeting last evening for lack of quorum. A new date will be announced later. The Reading Circle of Ss Cecelia's academy also did not convene because of the weather. Position Wanted. By a competent accountant (31) seeking a position requiring experience and business ability. Highest references. address C HH Noyes 455 Chenango St Binghamton NY.
A short notice reports customers flocking to a sale with significantly lowered prices appealing to bargain hunters. Details on items and exact discounts are limited in the fragment.
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