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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1897
Page
5
City notes report school reopening and a range of local events. Details include a Veterans post installation, a bridge opening near Lowkinin avenue, and various public meetings and incidents involving Aldermen Howe and Milby. Community events feature matinees, lectures, and crime updates with multiple local figures named.
The notice appeals to families seeking a home near business districts and cultural sites. It touts walking distance to theaters hotels churches stores and depots on Adams Jefferson Madison or Monroe avenues. It promises easy financing with clear guarantees and invites readers to request a circular for more details.
Coroner and detectives probe a sensational Rendiam Affair follow‑up after Almira Hade’s death. Two young boys sickened and one died after visiting the House of Jeph Rottel. letters and a spring poison theory prompt urgent investigation by Coroner Longstreet and County Detective Behevon.
The Bik bowling event in New York awarded the 840 medal to County Surveyor Edmund Bartl Hartl after a display of standout bowling. Top scores included Hedull de Vilas with 278 and Bartl posting multiple high frames such as 238 and 254. Other notable attempts by Hatling and Geays are listed among the final totals.
Philadelphia and Scranton unite to debate the Cuban question at St Thomas College Hall next Wednesday. The favorable side represents West Side institutes with P. Charles Green and Richard A. Boley, while the negative is led by Matthew F. Cowles John F. Qurkin and Harry Gallagher.
The Weather Last Year surveys 1800 as a stable period with no extreme temperatures or rainfall. Precipitation totaled 28.47 inches, below long term averages, while the average temperature ran 34.5 degrees higher than the prior year, with a long warm stretch from August into fall. Winds mainly from the west and south prevailed, 121 clear days, 53 cloudy, and a few light showers. Three notable rain events marked the year, including 2.17 inches on October 1. All data cover this county area.
A Republican caucus in the Thirteenth Ward nominated T. B. Jackson for common council. Finn and Mulligan were also candidates. The report notes Jackson as a well known resident and active worker with election likely assured. Nominating officers and election staff were listed for various divisions.
The report states James McGlinty and El Jones from the West Side fought Saturday night. McGlinty, after drinking, allegedly struck Jones, causing Jones to be pinned and suffer a fracture to a left foot. Jones was admitted to Moses Taylor Hospital and is expected to remain for about a month. McGlinty aged years, was involved in the incident.
An OCR fragment lists Steoum Heating and Plumbing, PLA and MT Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave, with White Envelopes for 17e at Be store, 672 Lacksa Ave. It mentions Tallor made falsulta and overcoats and references John Ross at 307 Spruce Street.
An alderman sworn information charging Dr N C Mackey with bribery relates to the 1860s Scranton election. Ex police chief W D Stimpson identified Mackey as allegedly conspiring with others to pay electors to vote for him. A warrant for Mackey's arrest was sent to Mawa...
Witnesses describe a disturbance in the alderman’s private office as constable and others were restrained and medical aid summoned. Prisoners faced threats and a warrant with a $400 bond was issued as Friends of Boris gathered before Alderman Miller.
A local jeweler announces rapid repairs and discounted prices on gold items watches and clocks, offering quick service for customers with time-sensitive needs and appealing deals.
The Waile Opera Company planned a sacred Sunday concert at the Frothingham theater but was blocked. Owners objected, leasing fears arose, and electric service was cut to deter the performance. Mayor Balles attended and urged resolution, while manager Kerr insisted the waiver was for loss recovery.
John D. Kohl longtime Nove End contractor died yesterday near Delawire Street and Mad ton Avenue. He was widely known in the city and linked with a fraternal organization. Survived by a wife and several children. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 from his residence. Interment in Dunhope Gainelery.
In Scranton Pennsylvania William Carlin dies aged 87 funeral at Myade Park Catholic Cemetery. John Mintlos of Scranton funeral Monday 2 p m from residence interment at White Park Catholic Cemetery. Padur formerly of Tirrotowh NY funeral Wednesday interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Thomas Pondergust Segantan WA funeral Tuesday interment at House burial Catholic cemetery. Burial details listed for Bhopland Scranton with service at warehouse street shop, interment at Mipahurst.
An altercation between Constable Yeomans and candy vendor Atthiny Hovis near the alderman Hewes office led to a violent clash. Yeomans and bystanders restrained Hovis after a brutal scuffle that opened a severe facial wound, then escorted him to the alderman’s building for arrest.
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