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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1899
Page
8
Philip De Wilde of Lindenstroet fell and fractured his arm in an accident. Arthur Hintee of The Tribune spent a few days with him at Mus ton.
Walter Jlenry Keenan formerly of Philadelphia is named foreign editor of the Philadelphia Bulletin. He will work from Forestville Washington DC and writes on topics including the American war and women’s issues. Observers expect his move to influence a future newspaper ownership in one city.
The article reports on the arrest of Kyle Eames in Binghamton on second degree forgery charges. District Attorneys Murphy Perkins and John St Jones coordinate actions to move the case to grand jury and transfer related allegations to Lackawanna County. The narrative mentions a Detroit born woman connected to Eames and details disputed sightings in Scranton and Beranton.
Winter indoor recreation continued at the Young Women's Christian Association gymnasium with new classes from January to May. The timetable includes children's, misses, ladies morning and evening classes, and weekly sessions on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday. Visitors may attend any class.
The Superior Court starts a two week session and Common Pleas begins a three weeks session today. Judge Love from Bellefonte presides as Boston area officials head to Jermyn for sessions. Republican voters in Ninth ward meet January primary to nominate a common council member and ward constable.
A Republican candidate declares intent to run in the January mayoral primaries. The announcement notes a filing window between four and eight p.m. at Charlies P Jadwin.
The text lists study rates at three pounds per term for lessons and mentions pleasant rooms with board, pricing for single rooms and meals. An old notation shows various per week and per day charges, including a rate of six pounds weekly with meals and room, or four pounds without room.
A pledge from unnamed signatories promises refunds for Greene's Warranted Byrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. The brief text mentions offering bottles to prove satisfaction and includes a signed incomplete list of names and endorsements.
Mary Monaghan and her brothers Tom and John Monaghan were arrested at their mother’s home in Duryea on warrants issued by Alderman Donahue after detective Ike Seidman said David Williams claimed the trio and two men named Langan and Clark helped kill hotelkeeper Michael Corcoran. Williams’ unwritten confession prompted hearings and remand to await further proceedings. Luzerne County DA Thomas E K Martin questioned relying on an uncorroborated statement. Williams later denied making a statement. Monaghans spoke through attorneys as investigators pursued corroboration before any conviction.
Reduced course sugar peas now 12 cents per can, 1.40 per dozen. Brakley lifts early June peas 10 cents per can, 0.90 per dozen. Leggett's Garden peas 15 cents per can, 1.50 per dozen. Sugar corn 10 cents per can, 0.90 per dozen. Sweet Clover corn 12 cents per can, 1.25 per dozen. Fancy tomatoes 10 cents per can, 1.00 per dozen.
PF and M T Howley operate steam heating and plumbing services at 231 Wyoming, offering repairs, installation, and maintenance for residential and commercial customers. The firm emphasizes efficient systems and dependable service in the local area.
Voters will mark a cross in the square beside the candidate name under new Crawford County rules guiding the Republican primaries next Saturday afternoon. The ballot lists mayor treasurer controller and assessors with multiple names, officials will count votes and seal the ballot box, while return judges meet the following Tuesday at the Central Republican club rooms.
Chairman Chittenden faces difficulty vetting judges for turn out and the lack of pay for services. A flawed provision lets candidates obtain unlimited official ballots at print cost fifteen days before primaries, leading to protests. He ordered ballots despite the issue, and proposals to amend rules to say specimen instead of official are expected.
At the Democratic city committee meeting in the St Charles hotel primaries are set for January 21 and the convention for January 24. City Chairman D J Campbell led the session with John J Murphy as secretary. Names mentioned for mayor include Roche Robinson Jennings Nealis and Schadt. Robinson and Schadt may not seek the mayoral nomination while others pursue it. Several are discussed for treasurer and others for city assessor roles.
Kid McCoy asserts he will visit Scranton on January 16 to back Doc Payne in a match against Tim Hurley at the American Sporting club. Payne trains with McCoy as Hurley prepares for victory, boasting a strong two year winning record. Nurley attracts fans from Susquehanna and Minehamton to Scranton for the bout while Kane of Minooka steps in as a late replacement for Nose in the six round preliminaries.
Elizabeth Mounteney who died last Wednesday at her daughter Mrs John Martin's home 1024 Diamond Avenue was laid to rest Saturday afternoon in St Luke's church. The service was led by Rev Rogers Israel. Burial followed in Forest Hill cemetery. She was born in England about 64 years ago and is survived by two daughters Mrs Martin and Mrs William Jackson.
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