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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1898
Page
10
A Moosic bound trolley car collided with a coal train on the Susquehanna Connection Talk road at Greenwood. The motorman was found unconscious and revived. passengers, including a lone traveler, endured a jolting crash as the power failed and the front of the car sustained damage.
Jack Skelly of Brooklyn, manager of the American Sporting Club, met in Scranton to finalize next Wednesday’s 20 round bout at Music Hall between Tommy Ryan of Philadelphia and Jin Judge, with weight settled at ringside by Judge.
The Pittston Gazette reports a continuing wave of burglaries in the vicinity with an attempted break in at Bevani Quor Store on Main Street and thieves securing unknown gains.
In a store break in, thieves entered the vestibule by boring a hole near a sack and prying the doors apart. Two glass panes were removed from the outer door but the door remained locked. The owner, Mr. St John, said everything was as it was the night before and nothing appeared missing.
A Bellevue report describes an outbreak of a disease identified as cerebrospinal meningitis on Fourth Street with one clearly defined case and six to seven other suspected cases showing strong symptoms. Drs Walker Longstreet and Reedy examined Thomas Porkan and confirmed the diagnosis.
A committee formed at the Academy of Music plans a benefit for Cincree F. Davis, once a theater preparator on Linden Street. The event aims to raise funds for the Associated Charities, with a proposed program and a venue at the Lyceum Theater. A February 7 date is likely, pending confirmation.
Last evening at 8.23 o'clock a plug covering the main electric circuit at Hotel Jermyn blew out and left the hotel in total darkness from cellar to roof. Stores on Wyoming Avenue and Spruce Street suffered as well. The surprise lasted two minutes with six and a half minutes of darkness inside.
Died notices from Scranton Pennsylvania JAN 07 to JAN 23 report several deaths and funeral arrangements. John Birmingham aged 1 year other listed individuals include Cy Hever, Katherine Kelly, Anna McGovern, Stafford Kiger, and Michael Monsner. Interments planned at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery and local church services noted.
Patrick Morris, a special officer, was arraigned on extortion charges after allegedly taking Keller and Marie Stewart to county jail and accepting a $7 bribe to release them. The inquiry ties Morris to arrangements by Alderman Kelly and involves other figures including George Archbald and Alderman Millar.
At 2 PM today the city hosts a major pure food exhibit in the grocery department of Jonas Long’s liner store. Fifteen booths, each run by a demonstrator, will showcase coffee substitutes, teas, canned goods, cereals, pickles, beef tea, junket, instant jelly, and more with samples given away. Music from Tauers orchestra complemented by phono selections. The display runs for three to four weeks.
Colonel French of Chicago lectured on India before a large audience at the high school. He illustrated his talk with stereopticun views and provided a thoroughly enjoyable and instructive program. Superintendent Howell arranged the visit. French will return next year for further lectures on Japan Yellow Stone Park and Washington.
Last night at the Beranton Business College lyceum a program featured an address by Professor McCauley, recitations by John Larkin and Ligaie Killen, vocal solos by P J Whealen and James Whealen, readings by Daniel Harding and Misa Marie Donnell, a declamation by Miss M O Donnell, and closing remarks by W D O Donnell.
Police located the children in the boiler room of the old Folling mill after their father complained. The siblings were found asleep and spent the night at the police station before being returned home in the afternoon.
A meeting of the Republican committee was held last evening at the Central Republican club rooms. Vacancies on the committee were not filled and will likely be addressed next Friday evening when the committee is completed. The group discussed campaign work but final decisions and procedures for the coming campaign will be resolved then.
Forty years earlier John McGuire of Green Ridge owned a photo showing Ninth Street and riverfront with barren fields and sparse structures. Copy sales are booming as the original gains value, with limited editions planned and future reissues anticipated.
James J. McCullough, a Yukon expert, organizes a party to depart Buffalo via Nickel Plate road on February 11 1898. He offers reliable guidance on the trip and gold field logistics. For rates and details, contact James L. McCullough or F J Moore, Buffalo.
Sleighing on Elmhurst Boulevard is described as excellent and improving nightly. People enjoy sleigh rides behind rapid steeds and sleighbells. Schiebel's hotel at the boulevard end offers serving sleighing parties and superb suppers for excursionists. Popular Punch Cigar advertised for a satisfactory smoke.
Protests target President Sanderson’s ruling excluding a $23,000 city share for the Dunn Brothers sewer main contract. Supporters say the city controller should decide and council should refer to the city solicitor, while local property owners seek to overturn the ruling at Thursday’s meeting. Sadie Russell, 22 years old, suffers rheumatic illness after a move to Hillside Home, with uncertain recovery.
Alderman Donovan dismissed the case against Dr. D. B. Hand for wilful and malicious trespass after a sidewalk driving incident on Prospect avenue. A store-wagon driver testified seeing the doctor drive on the sidewalk, but the prosecutor was absent and the alderman ruled no cause of action.
The Lackawanna WCTU will hold its mid year convention at Elm Park Church on Tuesday February 1. Lively program with secured speakers will interest and entertain. Morning session begins at 9 o clock, drop in anytime. lunch served in church dining rooms for all attendees.
The Scranton Conservatory of Music on Adame Avenue and Linden Street begins Thursday February 3. Brudetite may register now with 151 students presently in attendance. Pupils are received at any time. J Alfred Pennington is the Director.
Beech Am's fills morbid conditions as described in the OCR fragment. The text outlines remedies and their effects in a historical medical context without graphic detail.
A young woman described as suffering from rheumatism and weighing 350 pounds faces the heavy burden of losing weight to reach 150 pounds. The item notes her struggle and the social or medical context surrounding weight loss.
The list shows prices for oranges California peaches 3 lb heavy syrup 10e can 3 lbs apricots 10¢ can extra fancy plums and apricots heavy syrup 18e 1.50 per dozen California cherries 3 lb cans 1c 1.50 per dozen Coursen's blended Java 2e per lb Some ask 30¢ others 35¢ for no better coffee.
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