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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1897

Page

2

Reforming Evils Which Now Exist in Seven Areas

A Harrisburg summary outlines a senate committee report on Philadelphia affairs. Seven reform bills cover civil service merit, police, electric lighting, political assessments, contracts, primaries, and magistrates. A state civil service commission and independent police board are proposed to curb corruption and improve governance.

Harrisburg Senatorial Committee Philadelphia Electric Light Commission Kennedy Grady McCarrell Quy Proctor United States Civil Service Commission Govenor Phiadelpitte Massachusetts

Reform bill outlines penalties and election integrity aims

The act proposes fines and imprisonment for violations and aims to prevent bribery at primary elections. It seeks to require judges and election officers to issue certificates to appropriate persons and discusses enlarging magistrates duties to provide night bail at station houses for prisoners brought in. The report considers this as a foundation for broader reform laws.

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Trolley Car Smash On Busy Chicago Ridge Line

A north bound and a south bound trolley on the Chicago and Eastern road collided with an approaching Calumet electric car at One Hundred and Third Street crossing in Columbia Heights. The crash killed three people and fatally injured several others. gates were reportedly down and the electric car may have struck the gates.

Chicago Niles Road Columbia Heights Calumet Electricar One Hundred and Third Street Mire. Marsftield Toseland Ulinois Enterprise Robert Hines Raiftway

Monetary convention appoints executive committee members

Philadelphia Feb 2 C Stuart Patterson secretary of the Tadhernapolis monetary convention named an executive committee to advance the currency commission plan. Members accepting the posts include PH Hanna Indianapolis chairman LL Crawford Dallas Texan WD Dean St Louis John Wy Fries Salem N Jinson Macon Ga Philadelphia K Towland 11 Jew Mgle TR Tet John P Irkeh Fret woni Cal AF Kohlsant J Mitchell Chicago Alexander EE rr George Powter Peabody New York TC Power Montana FO Stanard Missouri A J Wilson Kentucky.

Philadelphia C. Stuart Patterson Tadhernapolis Wd. Dean St. Vas John Wy. Fries Salem Macon Ktowland JewMgle John P. Irkeh Woniile Cala AF. Kohlsant Guid Mitchell Chicago Alexander EE George Powter Peabody New York Power Montana

Train wreck injures four near Shelburne Falls

Eastbound passenger train No. 40 on the Fitchburg road jumped the tracks at Pine Tree curve two miles west of Shelburne Falls yesterday at 1 o'clock. Four people were hurt though none seriously, conductor Henry Hughes of Waltham among the injured. Rumors circulated that the wreck was worse and a wrecking train with physicians was dispatched from Williamstown to the scene.

Greenfield Mass Fitchburg Road Pine Tree Curve Shelburne Falls Henry Hughes Waltham Mayne Buchburg Williamstown

Points on wooing woman in breach of promise case

New York reports the court of appeals decision in Nellie E Yale versus William S Curtiss. Damages were affirmed for Yale while Curtiss had already married another woman in Norwich. The case centers on keeping company norms through church walks and late hours and hints at expectations of marriage.

New York Ap- Pehle Malpht Nellie E. Yale William S. Curtiss Miss Yale Calla Congregational Church Curtiss Missy Yale Norwich Elimilar Yale Europe

Court Finds No Wedding Offer In Suit Over Courtship

In Norwich a suit involving Miss Yale and Curtiss centers on allegations of romance and implied marriage. The appellate court notes that a formal marriage offer is not required but must be clearly conveyed to bind as a betrothal.

South Broad Street Norwich Miss Yale Curtiss Court of Appeals Europe Mike

Markets and Stocks Report From New York and Scranton

Markets stagnated in New York with meager volume, broad declines on many issues, and weak trading following the Songailly matter. Scranton quotations show varied listings including railways and manufacturing firms with bonds and mortgages noted, alongside Philadelphia and Chicago commodity prices and grain futures.

New York Boas Columbus Hockitie Valley Toledo Road William Linn Allen &O

New York Produce Market Summary Aquires Price Stability

Market notes show mixed, mostly steady bids across grains and livestock. Wheat holds firm at labeled futures while corn and oats drift. butter and cheese maintain activity with steady demand. eggs remain steady in state markets. regional references include unnamed states and the Northeast trading floor.

New York Tashe SaSite SiMc Sithe Chicago Tee House

Buffalo Markets Offer Mixed Livestock and Prices

A dated market note from Buffalo reports cattle and sheep trading with mixed activity and varied prices. buyers show uneven demand as lambs and sheep fetch moderate sums and market conditions influence futures and cash trades. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a blood purifier follows in the same column.

Real Estate Ad Under This Head One Cent a Word

Home buyer alert in Scranton area. Property at Penn Ave near North Mark Gruen Ridge offers 0 rooms furnace hot and cold water lot basement cellar and stone walks with fine lawn. House valued around 10 dollars. owner accepts part payment and flexible terms for quick sale. Tallie Morgan care of Li Hawley 11 Wromlug Avenue.

Il Penn Avenua North Mark Gruen Ridge Tallie Morgan Hawley Wromlug Avenue Scranton

Auditor’s Notice in Re Estate of Joseph Zlime Terie

Auditor Charles J Pos announces his duty to distribute funds from the estate of Joseph Zlime Terie. The hearing will be held March 14 at 2 00 PM at 3 Commonwealth Building Scranton Lackawanna County. Interested parties must appear to present claims or be barred from soon to be distributed assets.

Joseph Zimmerlie Communion Eranten Ward County Elaine Agalott Charles J, Pos Commonwealth Ealel Ofice Scranton Board of Control Nooth Eighth Ward Twentieth Ward Thirtenith City of Scranton Oriler Beranton Board of Control Eugent D. Fellows J.P. Higginson

Salesman Wanted Adverts One Cent A Word

Helps wanted ad seeks a gentleman salesman among special customers. Requires steady business focus and available after 4 PM. Apply at Williams Building opposite Post Office. The Tridone Publishing Co offers linotype composition and fast, unmatched facilities.

Ywanted-Salapman Mtoe Tridone Publishing Co Washington Avenue

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