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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1898
Page
6
The trial centers on Olga Olchetski accused of arson after a late night explosion. Prosecution argues for deliberate ignition aided by kerosene and dynamite claims, while defense presents alternate motives and witnesses contradicting the key forensics.
The insurance committee of the board of control faces trouble if it submits its boiler insurance report in its current form at Monday’s meeting. The dispute centers on the award process for a contract to insure ten boilers after proposals were read in open session from multiple bidders. The committee’s Thursday night recommendation favors Boland & Co, but other bidders say the process was irregular and that Boland’s proposal arrived late and was not routed through the board directly. The award will be delayed until plausible explanations are provided.
Theatrical review lauds Napoleon as an historical play of unusual merit. The dialogue sparkles and the troupe preserves vigorous energy from start to finish. Rhea presents the production at the Lyceum this evening, drawing strong audience attention.
Whit promises a stellar realism filled production of Lincoln J. Carter's Past Mail at the Academy of Music next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. The melodrama features ten complete stage sets and spectacular mechanical effects including a Niagara Falls display with real water to simulate natural cascades.
The review praises Rosamond as a specimen of modern women: self reliant brave and aware of evil, yet passionate and compassionate with high intellect and virtue. It predicts a powerful performance by the 4& cast at the Lyceum Tuesday evening.
A fragment reflects on gendered passions as women enjoy shooting and men prefer discussing trade and business topics, illustrating playful stereotypes. The tone hints at social habits and differences in leisure and work talk.
Pennsylvania National Guard adopts regulation United States Army forage cap for all units. New caps feature dark blue cloth, gold cord trim, black patent leather visor, and brass buttons. Designs include branch badges with pattern in adjutant general's office. Horstmann Co. to supply caps.
Benjamin Smith an 18 year old employed as a driver at the Manville Colliery sustained injuries in an incident at the colliery. Details describe the youth as a driver with injuries but no further facts provided.
A festive Scranton promotion marks the store’s tenth week in business with a holiday feel. Progr ammes feature Liberty Bell selections and Sousa marches by Prof Bauer's Orchestra, plus special Saturday bargains and a welcoming restau rant, inviting customers to stay and enjoy.
Fast black seamless hosiery for men women and children offered in a special lot. Includes high spliced heel and toe, some tisle finished, children's double knee. Prices range from 1c to 18c per pair, with special at 9c per pair.
Catalog of women and misses footwear including solid kid and mutton lace styles with heels and springs. prices noted around 1.25 to 2.40. Descriptions mention calf leather, waterproofing, and fine quality with button and lace options.
Special sale event promotes Fine Veilings with Saturday only prices and a large assortment. Customers urged to try it in the Bargain Booth and save money on every style.
A dense listing from Scranton highlights local specialists and firms including Dr. A. Trapold in gynecology at Wyoming and Spruce, veterinarian G. Rook at Linden Street, Bauer's Orchestra led by R. J. Bauer, Frank P. Brown & Co. Woodware and textiles suppliers, and numerous attorneys such as Repogle, Watson Diehl Hall Kemmerer, Torrey, Boyle, Jessup, Hand, Oakford, Killam, Hamilton, Jeffreys, Watres, Kurttel, Pitcher, Comegys, Patterson & Wilcox. The Tribune Publishing Co. notes typesetting and printing services, with the Scranton House near the DL&W depot managed by Victor Koch.
A Manville mine driver fell under a loaded car at work on Thursday. The car dragged him several yards before being stopped and passed over him. He escaped without bone fractures or internal injuries, aside from shock and contusions. He was taken to his parents home at 622 North Sumner Avenue where Dr Hall attended him.
Prosecutor Charles H Winfield of Hudson county New Jersey resigns his post after a conference with his wife and physician. He has lived at Danforth and Garfield avenues Jersey City and had served nearly fifteen years since his 1886 appointment by Governor Ludlow.
The article notes historical political appointments in New Jersey with Governor Voorhees selecting a prosecutor to serve until April, then Judge Erwin taking over the interim role. It identifies Mr Winfield as uncle to Le Grand Wright and as a renowned criminal lawyer in the state.
A new Tiffany Style collection features solderless 18k wedding rings noted for durability and classic design. The items appeal to couples seeking heirloom quality with modern ease.
One victim was linked to this city through relatives. George Newman, a Philadelphia Gas Company fire inspector, was reported missing. His aunt Mrs. William Martindale, at 920 Capouse Avenue, received a telegram yesterday confirming Newman’s absence. His brother and mother were guests of Mrs. Martindale last autumn.
Our optician Mr Adams can fit all cases of defective vision with very reasonable prices.
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