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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1894
Page
5
Gautech & Sons of 1090 Chestnut Street Philadelphia advertise music boxes that play many tunes and claim orchestral quality. They offer repaired old tena boxes with new tunes and promote charity aligned projects with Ballantine’s and KE. WaLan, an agent, lists Lackawanna Avenue and Groves’ gallery at 455 Sprocostreet as photo sources for the items.
The Ladies' Committee of the Entertainment turns over 850 to the Board of Associated Charities. Board members condemn a sensational Plymouth Times report and credit Kingsbury for organizing the event while planning aid for those in need.
Mrs Gaffney of the West Side, a chronic police court quarrelist, faced Mayor Connell on a drink and disorderly charge. The former jail detainee drew a crowd at Poon Avenue Mulberry Street as her husband urged departure. The mayor released her with a warning.
Exhibition at Tie Tiacene business office showcases a varied set of etchings praised as extraordinary and desirable. The invitation to inspect the art treasures remains open, with viewers expressing appreciation for the masterful detail and expressive subjects.
A garbled OCR fragment notes an irregular edict near Wade Getimer and Leine Arenal Ch. The text hints at a hearing amid unclear references, with several names and terms partially legible.
Jobo A. Menara, Arthur D. Doan and Alfred Harvey seek to erect a tall office structure on the lot owned by Dr M Gates on the east side of Washington avenue south of Spruce. They already hold options on the adjacent portion to block light to their Spruce Street buildings, aiming to protect their rentals while adding a new prominent downtown office block if plans mature.
The estimates committee met over two hours with all members present led by Mr. Westpfale. Heads of departments will attend the next session. actions include cuts and proposed raises, police salary adjustments, and requests on Connell Park and library funds.
A corrupted notice describes a planned publication depicting city edifices, public buildings, and leading citizens. It promises profiles and views, with emphasis on local resources and promotional value to attract newcomers and advertise the city.
Fragmentary verse note from a local page shows names like Groved and Dunmore with sentimental lines about friendship faithfulness and a wish for longer life and peace. It resembles a personal valentine or memorialing item amid damaged text.
Miss Mary Moran, a South Side girl, was arrested after a Doorway robbery spree at W A Gallagher’s home on Mulberry Street. Police recovered three watches and jewelry, with Moran’s mother and Gallagher’s family present at the hearing. Bail set at 1000, Moran remanded to county jail for arraignment.
Property owners plan a meeting at Callahan's hall tomorrow night to discuss action against the city over grading complaints. They allege grading minus frontage rather than benefits, a challenge to the legality of the assessments.
Mrs France B Swan hosted a charming matinée at Clay Avenue Basitenes with notable guests and a program by Professor George Carter pianist Mr Wooler tenor and Miss Jolla Allen violinist. Attendees included Mrs Kingsbury Mrs Connell Mrs Taylor Mr Dickson Mr Carter among many locals.
Linden Street property owner S A Comstock asks the court to appoint viewers to determine damages from grade changes near his three frame buildings on Linden Street between Peon and Franklin avenues. He claims street grading by the city after his 20 year old structures were built caused losses, and seeks reimbursement. The case raises statute of limitations issues and whether the city can be held liable for grading changes without formal ordinances.
Attorney M A McGinley seeks a charter for the Polish Roman Catholic Mutual Life Insurance Association of Scranton to fund death benefits through member assessments. The group plans a central office in Scranton with lodges and officers named, pending approval of a modern charter by the state legislature.
At the Beconi Legislative district convention in the county court house Major Everett Warren was elected delegate to the Pennsylvania State Republican convention in Harrisburg on May 25 to support governor candidates and party principles. Dr A J Kolb named alternate, with Colborn declining to be considered for alternate. The gathering endorsed protectionist policies and urged loyalty to the party ticket.
A garbled note questions the council plan for an improvement project. It hints at misused funds or unclear benefits and urges scrutiny, asserting a lack of sound proposals and concerns about member involvement. The text reads as a critical brief on governance and financial prudence.
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