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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1896
Page
6
Reply to charges over alleged assault by candidate Mackey
New York Mackey of Wherry firm defends himself against published accusations during the campaign for the legislature. He says he did not attack or mistreat anyone and asserts the charges were used by enemies to damage his prospects. The letter notes his preference for court resolution but explains why he responds in print to present the truth.
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Scranton Tribune
The
Republican
Tommae Aml
N.Y. Mackey
Wherry
Publication corrections in The Tribune Bir
The editor notes omissions in the recent issue regarding graduates and lists several names including Miss Linsie Alicia Coyne Scranton Miss Ann Healey Providence Alley Kathryn Kearns Plymouth and others. A corrected notice states the hurried examinations caused the omissions and they are now rectified.
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Trbune
Voller
Linsie Alicia Coyne
Scranton
Dleorge Mail
Hlakely
Alles Anna A
Tae
Sinton
Ann Healey
Providenes
Alley Kathryn Kearns
Plymouth
Qayton S. Potter
Dunmore
Magda Dipper
Suri Aon
Thomas Williams
Oof Wuillama
County Jail Notes
Cyclone Kate and Magegle Fitzgib bons were sent to the county jail yesterday for thirty days. Patrick Mullaney was committed to jail in default of bail for stealing brass and to appear in court. Mary O Neill of Dunmore was committed on the charge of surety of the peace and brought her infant with her.
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Cyclone Kate
Magegle Fitzgibbons
Patrick Mullaney
Millar
Mary O'Neill
Dunmore
Justice of the Peace
Cooney
Twin Shaft inquiry delays and new cave-in fears
Inspectors plan on-site review after governor Hastings proposal while a new surface fissure at the Caxton farm confirms fears the cave-in affects multiple vein levels. Rescue progress may slow as debris mass rises and flooding risks grow. A Pittston relief drive raises funds from local and regional groups amid a somber Fourth of July outlook.
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Hastings
Stein
Caxton
City Teachers Facts From Howell’s Annual Report
Superintendent George Howell presents Scranton teachers statistics. Average teacher age is 30. Bible reading in 20 schools by 10 percent of teachers. many schools do not read it. 182 teachers have five or more terms. 20 with no prior experience. 106 hold permanent certificates. 23 with professional or provisional certificates. 73 graduated from normal schools. 6 attended but did not graduate. Nine teachers are college graduates. The teachers' committee meets Monday night to discuss next year’s hiring.
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The
Board of Control
Smith Divorce Granted After Long Illness and Hard Work
Mary A. Smith was granted a divorce from Alex. Smith yesterday in the term of argument court. The couple, married August 23, 1884, at 421 Raymond Court, faced hardship as Mary supported the household by washing after a six week illness.
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Mary A. Smith
Alex. Smith
Smith
Raymond Court
T. 'T. Morgan
Hyde Park
Fire destroys rear barn on Jackson Street in Keene
A barn behind Keene’s new jewelry store on Jackson Street burned last night at 10 30. The fire damaged the building owned by W J Watkins and destroyed a horse wagon and harness owned by William Phelps. The horse was shot after being rescued from the flames. The Plymouth Congregational church nearby sustained minor scorching. Insurance status unknown.
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Keene
Newelry
Jackson Street
Franklin and Columbia Companies
W. J. Watkins
Factoryville
William Phelps
Plymouth Congregational Church
False Pretenses Charged In Debt and Fraud Case
Wilson 8, Fegely arrested on a false pretenses charge on a warrant sworn before Alderman Millar. Held on $000 bail for court appearance. Fegely, formerly at 412 Spruce Street, faced a civil judgment of 4400 by his father and a sheriffs sale after purchasing 1100 in goods from Kahn & Kahn. Prosecutor F W Plaunt alleges he overstated wealth to secure credit. Bench warrant issued by Judge Edwards. The civil case allowed prison for debt if fraud proven. he was given 30 days to show insolvency and settle with the prosecutor.
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Kahn & Kahn
Edwards
Durning to Be Freed From Eastern Penitentiary
Thomas Durning, sentenced for second degree murder in the killing of Peter Martin of Bellevue in 1887, will be released from the Eastern Penitentiary next Monday after serving about nine years. A 12 year maximum was reduced by good behavior, with Durning becoming a baker while imprisoned and reportedly in good health.
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Peter Martin
Thomas Durning
Eastern Penitentiary
Hellevue
Durning
Martin
Bellevue
Alfred
Five Election Districts Form in First Ward
A court order yesterday created a fifth election district in the First ward. The Third district is split. the portion bounded by Weston Place North Main Avenue Dean Street Lackawanna River Parker Street Amelia Avenue Throop Street Hollister Avenue Helmont Terrace returns as the Third. The rest becomes the Fifth with polling in Finley Hows store at North Main Avenue Watkins Street. W J Appleman named Third district judge. Frank Lewis and Michael Hughes named majority and minority inspectors. John McCullough named Fifth district judge. W W Burgess and James McDonald named majority and minority inspectors.
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Weston Place
North Main Avenue
Dean Street
Lackawanna River
Parker Street
Amelia Avenue
Throop Street
Hollister Avenue
Helmont Terrace
North Maltin Avenue
W. J Appleman
Frank Lewis
Michael Hughes
Finley Hows
Watkins Street
John McCullough
W. W. Burgess
James McDonald
Three Suits Against the City of Scranton
Three damage suits were filed in court against the city of Scranton. Elizabeth Beach of Garfield avenue seeks 2000 dollars for grading damage to her property. Caroline Weins of the Twentieth ward seeks 2500 dollars alleging water course changes in July 1891 damaged her property. Mary Hogers of Fig street seeks 2500 dollars for similar water course issues. All suits represented by local attorneys.
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Scranton
Elizabeth Beach
Garfield Avenue
Halslander & Vosburg
Caroline Weins
Twentieth Ward
Fig Street
Prospect Avenue
Mary Hogers
Welns
James J. O'Malley
J. H. Burns
Summer Vacation of the Judges Opens Court in August
The court adjourned until Aug 17 for midsummer motions and opinions, then to mid September for grand jury work. Cases heard included Hurges Howard mandamus against council over tax levy and the Handley executors appraisement appeal on collateral inheritance tax.
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Hurgess Howard
Olyphant
C. P. O'Malley
I. H. Burns
Handley
H. E. Paine
H. W. Palmer
Wilkes-Barre
Lemuel Amerman
J. H. Torrey
T. A. Watres
Willam Connell
John Jermyn
B. H. Throop
J.C. Vaughan
Johnson
Captain Baker
Winchester
Torrey
Delaware and Hudson to sell limited July tickets in DC
At Washington on July 6 the 15th, Delaware and Hudson railroad offers special one way fares for a round trip with return by July 15. Tickets available at all Pennsylvania division stations. Also notes on medical ointment and Pillsbury flour capacity appear in the column.
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Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Pennsylvania Division
Beautiful Haviland Stock Patterns Offered in China
The passage highlights new leading Stock Patterns from Haviland & Co and Theo Haviland, praised for beauty and low price. It notes availability of course sets or individual pieces and invites readers to visit whether they purchase or not.
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China
Haviland & Co
Theo. Haviland
Tan and Summer Weight Shoes Cut Price Sale
Crouch Bros. Beatty Crouch Bros offer a cash cut price sale on tan and summer weight shoes priced from $1.90 to $3.90 for men and women. Men’s items include balances from $5.50 down to $2.60, ladies’ tan shoes at $2.60, and oxford styles at low prices. Misses and children’s tan shoes also offered at very low prices.
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Washington Ave
Tribune Building
Dr. N.C. Mackey
McGarrah
Russia
Goodyear
Schank & Koehler
Spruce Street
MR. Woolsey
Tribune
Charles Woolsey
Simon Maghuvewich
Alness
Butler
Peter Schulz
George Street
the Relief Fund
Pittston
Scranton Board of Trade Fund
Nquor
Wilson S. Fegely
Appeal OF
Handley Executors
Frothiningham Portico
Handley Appeal
Christian Endeavor Convention
Washington, D. C
Swayne
Eon
Philadelphia
Pillsbury’s Flour
Mi.s
Rexford’ S
Lacka. Ave
China Hall
Crouch Bros. Beatty
Mears Building
Washington Avenue and
Spruce
Anome
M’cann, the Hatter
Wyoming Ave
Knox
Stetson Agency
Aylesworth’s
Norton’s
Lackawanna Avenue
Met Boys
Gli
Onyx
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Ayo
Lackawanns Avonje
Keeley Astitute
Madison Avenue
Scramtos
Jonesville
Atlantic
Blac
Lockwood
Bie
Hill's
Lonesdale
Sie
Jie
Mears & Hagen
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