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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1896

Page

2

January Clearance Sale at The Leader

The Leader advertises a January clearance at 124-126 Wyoming Ave with a public show of appreciation. Staff will be increased during the sale, which runs until February 1 before inventory. Purchases offer two dollars’ worth of merchandise for one dollar.

Supreme Court Decisions From Philadelphia Eastern District

Briefing of decisions handed down yesterday by the Supreme Court in Philadelphia and the Eastern District includes per curiam rulings and judgments filed January 6 1806. Cases listed cover Snaquehanna Mutual Fire Insurance Co. versus Oberholiger at Northampton and City of Williamsport versus Wenner in Lycoming County with judgments affirmed or technically denied reargument. Additional items include Reed et al versus Adams and Emerick estate related rulings with decree affirmations and dismissals. Civil actions Miller versus Western National Bank of York and Dean versus Hoke et al feature judgments reversed or affirmed with venire de novo issued where noted.

Philadelphia Jan SuPreme Court Eastern District Snaquehanna Mutual Fire Insurance Company Oberholiger C. P Northampton City of Williamsport Wenner Lycoming County Commonwealth Vs. Reka Luzerne New Luserne Coney Reed Et al Adams Sterrett Miller Va Western National Bank of York McCollum Campbell Ve City of York C. P. York Atlirm

Railroads’ report delays to state debated in Harrisburg

In Harrisburg a conference this week between Attorney General McCormick and Major J. B. Brown will decide actions against railroads failing to submit reports to the Department of Internal Affairs on time. Some suits may be withdrawn if valid excuses are shown. others will be decided soon.

Harrisburg Department of Internal Affairs McCormick J. BR. Brown

Schofield Sustained Case Upheld By Appeals Court

The Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia reversed the lower court ruling in the Major Armes case. The retired army officer who wrote a threatening letter to General Schofield and was released on habeas corpus is now held. The appellate court sustains Schofield authority to order the arrest and remands for further action.

Washington Court of Appeals of District of Columbia Major Armes Schofield Bradley District Court

Judge Woodward Orders Indictments for Impure City Water

In Wilkes-Barre on January 4 judge Woodward directed indictments to be presented to the grand jury. The Crystal Spring Water company is charged with making a nuisance neglect of duty and refusal to comply with the state board of health order after a year of supplying impure water to part of the city.

Judge Woodward Crystal Spring Company Wilkes-Barre Crystal Spring Water Company Woodward Grand State Board of Health

Sons of Penn in the National Congress

A Pennsylvania roster of U S senators and representatives lists James Donald Cameron and Mathew Stanley Quay among others with birthplaces, districts, and prior service. It notes Grow Huff Bingham Adams Erdman Reyburn, Wanger Hart Erdman, Robinson Scranton Leisenring Brumm Woomer Codding Leonard Kulp and many more, detailing their terms, backgrounds, and professions.

Railroad notes and new lines across the region

The Denver and Rio Grande lets a contract for an extension of the Sevier branch from Salina Utah to about thirty miles north. Edward Washburn, freight traffic manager for several lines, has been appointed interim president of those companies with headquarters in Kansas. The Cleveland and Southwestern Railway was incorporated in Columbus Ohio to build from York in Marion County to Ohio’s western boundary, near Wheeling and Loraine lines. The Mexican government grants a concession to a American syndicate to build a line from Toncla to Tuxtla and to Guatemala, including a branch to Tapachula, via Oaxaca and Chiapas, with a $5 million subsidy and a $10 million capital, to be organized as American and Guatemala Railroad Company with officers listed and main offices in Chicago and Mexico City.

Denver Rilo Grande Sevier Salina Utah Edward Washburn Kansas City Fort Beart Memphis Birmingham Yvter Kansas Bigelow Northern Pacific Railroad Johnston Livingston Cleveland and Southwestwern Railway Company Columbus York Merina County Ohio S J W. Allerton Vier. Treaident M. J. Ry Philadelphia EK. I. Bary Boston Chicago City Mexico

Piles Cure Promoted by Swayne's Ointment

Advertisement touts Swayne's Ointment for piles with symptoms of moisture itch and nighttime discomfort. Claims stop itching and bleeding, heal ulcers, and remove tumors in most cases. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr Bwayne & Son, Philadelphia. Wanted To Rent notice seeks central location for improvements and provides contact.

Swayne Bwayne & Son Philadelphia

William J. Hand Attorneys at Commonwealth Building

Notices identify William J. Hand and Frank T. Okell in a legal ad from Commonwealth Building rooms 19 20 21 and Coal Exchange prem 6 including Rance 18 Wyoming Ave Philadelphia pa references to attorney addresses and firm locations.

Warren & Knapp Republican Building Washington Avenue Scranton Irssups Commonwealth Building W. HH. Teseare Tioracke Hant W. H. Jesui T. IR. Patterson Alpread Hand William J. Hand FRANK_T. “OKELL Taw Prem Coal Exchange Y Ae James W. Oakford Bamurl W. Adgar Spruce St L. A. Waters Lackawanna Age Seranton Paurie Townsend Dime Bank Bulliing Frank P. Brown & CO West Lackawenna Ave Thomas Aubrey Williams Building Post Office

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