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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1898
Page
5
Report describes a fatal confrontation involving two men and ensuing legal actions. Authorities refer to a bank and insolvency context with creditors meeting to discuss settlement plans. Also noted are university alumni officers elected in Harrisburg and a separate crime confession involving theft connected to local figures.
In Philadelphia man William War nn et Lev an travels to New Jersey for the funeral of Henry A. Leyva, a longtime Lehigh Valley railroad dispatcher. A street appearance prompts mistaking him for the deceased, triggering stunned reactions and renewed identity confusion among locals and family members.
Sherordered county detective Dougherty captured Montehler in Boydestown for concealing his nephew Erne Arobst's death caused by a gunshot wound to the head. The boy died after a revolver was fired within a sister’s home where Montehler was staying, with the suspect eluding justice until now.
Annville man Arndt faced forgery charges after a disputed wedding trip. He allegedly passed a 45 dollar bank check at Valley National Bank, naming J Woessner and Christian Smith, then fled before being subdued. He reportedly bought goods at Merry & Creamers and ended up jailed awaiting hearing.
A fox hound belonging to Toward Lewis Jr. and used by the Roge Tree Heat figures in a suit before Squire Menry Green. Mr Lewis and Mr John Hawkins pursue the hound after an unsuccessful fox chase. A lineman Rickard fell amid the hounds, breaking a truck end hadie leg. case settled with Rickard paying $5 for medical and the hound’s damage costs.
Reynoldsville and Bradford details show L A B Ruth arrested for murder of Gant Alexander at DuBois and abduction of Grace Lee from Bradford. Ruth released on murder charge after identification by DuBois men. held in Bradford on abduction charge. Also notes Colonel William Geis dies at Chester age 60s and Medal of Honor era actions in Petersburg.
In Richland township two men J. J. McCurdy and J. F. Stover fell forty feet from a scaffold while laying a cave way. McCurdy died from his injuries. Stover suffered a crushed skull and a seriously hurt right leg.
In Greensburg on December 81 the Weetimore land hospital training school for nurses held its graduating exercises. Six graduates were honored: Misses Anna NR Wilk ingon May EK Ivory Anna C Collidge Elizabeth Moyer Keckle Stewart and Allee Lavin.
Johnstown Pennsylvania reports 12 year old Dee M William McKingle jailed for robbing a freight car. He had been stealing tobacco and authorities traced him only last night after a failed arrest attempt.
Mrs. Catherine Priews of Venres Sharon county died here last night at age 104. The Irish native was described as Western Pennsylvania’s oldest woman and had lived in the area for many years.
Washington Pa Dec 31 The shipment of poultry from Greene county faced union disputes. Today 100 pounds were billed amid unclear talks as Assumed in unions.
Pittsburg reported Christmas shipments totaling over 4,000 birds including chickens turkeys and ducks. The total weight approached 100000 pounds across the holiday period.
Mrs Rebecca Nudd of Philadelphia won 21200 in common pleas court against Lansdowne Borough for personal injuries after fracturing a leg when she stepped into a hole on a dark street in Median Pennsylvania.
A traveler notes cleanly Baden-like habits on the Canary Islands, praising Tenerife’s lush vegetation and Orotava gardens. The text contrasts island cleanliness with dirt under dry conditions, describing Grand Canary and Las Palmas, and the impact of trade winds on hygiene and beauty.
The war in Europe boosts demand for horses in German and British markets. Ships from Baltimore carry twenty horses and thirty mules to Bremen, another vessel brings forty horses, with prices around twenty dollars for good work stock. Freight to Europe runs high, and a strong European war could lift sales dramatically. A vivid account explains how horses are loaded into iron stalls and shipped aboard, ready for overseas delivery.
From New York Works a scene shows travelers leaving Grand Central discussing ships and bouts. The brown haired speaker explains barkentines and ship woods while others ask what a barkentine is, then they shift to imagining new villains and possible evidence destruction.
Classified box promotes help wanted and real estate with rates of one cent a word for agents and rentals and misc listings. It highlights affordable advertising for job seekers and property notices in the Tribune classifies.
Classified notice notes free of charge Situations Wanted ads while other ads require payment in advance. The column emphasizes prepaid processing and strict adherence to charging rules for non Situations Wanted listings.
Various recruitment notices seeking salesmen and agents, with commissions and salaries offered. Listings include dynamite sales, insurance or stock subscriptions, school supplies, and home work. Separate females and males ads, plus carriage and sleighs for sale.
Classified note seeks an experienced driver willing to work for moderate wages. Inquire at 610 Spruce Street, Elly.
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