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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1898

Page

3

Sheriff Martins Trial Set After Lattimer Riots

Wilkes Barre reports Sheriff James Martin and eighty deputies face murder charges linked to the Lattimer mine strike killings on Sept. 1. Trial to begin Feb. 1 with expected weeklong proceedings and heavy witness subpoenaing. Prosecution and defense hinge on law rather than testimony.

Wilkes-Barre Jumes Martin Lattimer Thia County Criminal Court Marin Donn M. Garman Jown McGahren John T. Senation Teding Criti Kile George Penishia Ita Jaws Pete Peoete Atom Lee

Death of Hawley Prominent Citizen Joseph Atkinson

Joseph Atkinson, longtime Hawley resident and former Wayne County sheriff, died after years of public service and private business. A Civil War veteran he served as a captain in the Union forces, was wounded at Gettysburg, and declined a Medal of Honor pursuit. He led a lumber and box factory business and remained active in Hawley civic life until his death.

Hawley Veyne County Dan Arkhinmon Whatcelorsville Pennsylvania Gettysburg Congress Dheriff Wayne County Astlr Wee

Poll Under the Wheels

Taerrisburg report notes a January event involving Harry Hoffaker with unclear details. The fragment hints at a political or social poll affecting local action and public response. Further context is needed to specify date, place, and outcome.

Child killed at New Freedom station by freight train

A two year old boy was struck by a moving freight train near New Freedom station York County while attempting to jump from a Northern Central freight car. He sustained severe injuries and died after being removed to his home.

Northern Central New Freedom York

Firebugs Arrested In Eagle Hosiery Mill Fire

Four young men from Mahanoy City, aged 18 to 26, were jailed in Pottsville on arson charges for Sunday night fire at the Eagle Hosiery mill. Rewards totaling $1000 spurred tip leading to arrests after a man who heard the suspects discuss the plan reported to local authorities. One suspect allegedly admitted his role and the others’ involvement.

Mahanoy City Michael Darron Michael Fleming Edward Knowles William Robinson Pottsville Eagle

Miners Meet in McAdoo Over Grievances Report

Representatives of seven United Mine Workers locals met in McAdoo to hear the grievance committee report. The group, representing 1800 men, held a conference with Superintendent Gomer Jones at the Lehieh and Wilkes-Barre Coal camps. An discharged worker will be reinstated tomorrow and alleged unfair treatment by under bosses will be addressed immediately. The workers view the adjustment with satisfaction.

Hazteton United Mine Workers McAdove Gomer Jones Lehieh Wilkes-Barre Jones

Letters From The People

Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accomplished by the writers home The Tribute will not be responsible for opinions here expressed.

Native 19th Century Property View on Wyoming Avenue Damages

John B Roche argues viewed damages on Wyoming avenue open to condemnation. Viewers may reduce claims by calculating benefits from houses moved or sold, potentially lowering the city’s payment by about 30000 dollars. He notes legal parity with a Price street opening ordinance and cites timing for viewer reports and court approval.

Jean Council James Kearney Wibwon Jones Delaware and Hudson Phelps Street Delaware and Hudson (Sina) Company Sollettor Hinds Jones Mr. Jones Dolawire and Hudson Canal Comepany Dickwoll Minutiae Turing Company Ian Penn Avenue Caperuse Avenue Cty Wyoming Avenue Lackawanna Lathroy New Street Phelps Chureet Wyoming Pine Agh Street Swift Dexa Phelps Whest Gibson Tims Price Street Weat Wromling Arere Pelee Atteat Sanderon John BB. Roche

Prison sentence to begin for Aubrey and Spencer today

Thomas Aubrey and Ambrose Spencer start a twelve month term in Luserne county prison. Attorney K H Shurtleff had planned formal notices but agreed to waive due process. Spencer will be cared for by his son. Aubrey’s wife returns to Sunderland England with a possible reunion later. Neighbors express sympathy. pardon board intervention may follow in about a month.

Thomas Aubrey Ambrose JL. Spencer Luserne K. H. Shurtleff Wilkes-Parte Aubrey Spencer Superior Court Supreme Court Holand Jadee Wickham Shurtleffs Sunderland England Silvent Mr. Spencer

Death of Willam M. Raynor in South Africa

Cablegram from South Africa announces the death of Willam M. Raynor near Johannesburg after typhoid fever. He leaves a widow in Scranton with a baby daughter, and his body will be buried in South Africa due to travel and disease restrictions. Rev. J. W. Raynor plans to travel to Scranton to confer with Mrs. Raynor.

Willam M. Raynor Johannesburg South Africa Inlaw A. PF. Stokes Prescott Avenue Dickson Manufacturing Company People's Street Railway Company Raynor Rond Gold Mining Company Alness America Bond Company Rev Scranton

Expressions of gratitude for support after bereavement

The family of the late John Williams of Tent Street express sincere appreciation to friends and the Masons for their attention and kindness during their recent bereavement.

John Williams Tent Street

Classified Help Wanted and Real Estate Rates

A brief newspaper classified noting HELP WANTED and FOR RENT sections with low per word rates and a Real Estate listing option. Mentions AGENTS WANTED and a rate of .0001 to 1 CENT A WORD for the ads.

SITUATIONS WANTED Free of Charge.

Classified notice offering free situations wanted ads. The readable lines indicate a public service style promotion for free employment requests and column space.

Various Classified Ads and Agency Offers From The Tribune

A collage of old advertisements includes medical cures by M Woolley in Atlanta a travel agency offering $40 per month plus expenses, Evans & Co hiring sales agents in Chicago, Clifton Soap in Cincinnati seeking sellers, a known traveling solicitor for a Monopoly line, and furnished rooms for rent on Mulberry Street.

Ion Clifton Soap and Manufacture Company Cincinnati Sulaerij- Hons Edwards FI & UO Orden Block Chicago Scranton Snyder Snyder A CO Atkichlar Mango Chemical Company John Street New York

Modern rental listings on Spruce and Monroe avenues

Real estate agency Hitchcock & Son advertises houses and suites for rent on Spruce Street and Monroe Avenue with modern conveniences, running water, janitor service, and front rooms. Listings note April possession, location near Jermyn Street and Washington Avenue blocks, plus additional floor box for business use.

Jones, SD Spruce Street Jermyn Washington Ave Adams Ave Hitchcock & Son Lackawanna Ave

FOR SALE Classified Ad Beale 20-Horse Power Sr

For sale advertisement under this head one cent a word. Beale one 20-horsepower Sr, neo as goul atnew. , The Weston.

Beale-One Horsh Power Sr Neo Goul Atnew Weston

Hotel site and lots in Hawley offered for sale soon

Property at Hawley including a hotel site and surrounding lots is to be offered for sale February 10. The Stroudsburg firm of Sturpfl er and Schapfer handle the offering. Also listed are help wanted notices for a marking man and a picture frame joiner in Lackawanna and Beranton Wilkes-Barre areas.

Hawley Sturpfler & Schapfer Stroudsburg Coyne Moxtonlee Lackewanti County Ibley Minor GrecArion Beranton Wilkes Harre McGegor Perry Street New York

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