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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1896
Page
6
The board of control approves Hunt & Connell for 896 to install city steam heating for the new high school. The project shifts from a local generating plant to steam heat for lower costs. plastering will begin after the system is installed and the building pushed toward rapid completion.
The annual meeting of the Home for the Friendless held in the Young Women's Christian Association rooms on Washington Avenue elected new officers led by President Mrs J A Robertson and recording secretary Mrs W D Kennedy. The report covers finances, admissions, deaths, and future needs noting space shortages and a $1 000 gift toward the new building.
Captain James Moir informs John H. Fellows that he refuses the Independent Republican nomination for mayor. He cites duty to party and insistence on a fair ballot, while thanking supporters and noting GOP backing may shift after primary irregularities.
Michael Coleman of North Washington Avenue was instantly killed yesterday morning in the Manville mine. He was a laborer for Miner Michael Walsh and died when a rock bell fell on him while he held a light near the roof. He was 40, married with five children.
The Morris and Essex Mutual Coal company sues Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad for $10,000 over a trespass salt claim in Old Forge township. Judge Albright of Allentown presided since Monday and finished the charge at 4 45 yesterday. the jury then retired. City Solicitor J H was mentioned.
Last night a blaze was found in a bedroom at the William Loftus residence on Gibson Street near Washington Avenue. Central city fire companies extinguished the flames with chemicals and a little water. Bedroom and clothes press damaged. Loftus insurance covers about 500 dollars.
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