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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1895

Page

2

Nas Opens 2 Branch Of Pento In Wilkes-Barre

In a bold venture Nas announces two branch offices in Wilkes-Barre for The Tribune circulation area in Luzerne county and Wyoming valley. The plan aims to beat metropolitan papers by delivering a newssaver earlier to readers three to five hours ahead, asserting superior news purveyor status for domestic foreign local and financial coverage.

Nas Pento Laning Tribune Wilkes-Barre Luzerne County Wilkes-Larre Wyoming Valley Puibahers Pennsylvania Philadelphia New York

Sidenen Inspection Shows Fire Department In Good Shape

Annual inspection of the Hemigree fire department finds about one hundred men, seventeen paid salaried and the rest at 50 cents per hour. Engines and carriages are largely satisfactory, 11,000 feet of hose tested, with 1,500 feet to be replaced. Uniforms to be upgraded. water supply and distribution deemed sufficient. Inspector Chief Ambrose Constine and Assistants George A St John and Georgy Stes mater led the review with council members present.

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CAUGHT A ROBBER Sent Back to Jail to Await Charges

Daniel Connell, arrested on complaint by Robert Jones for holding up and assaulting him, appeared before Mayor Nichols. Jones testified he was paid Wednesday at the South Wilkes-Barre Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Co. and was robbed near the South Wilkes Jersey Central railroad. Connell and Pierson allegedly sold the watch for 1.50 in a saloon. the watch was recovered. Connell was fined 20 and costs for assault and held 500 bail for court appearance. default sent to jail. Police pursue the others involved.

Daniel Connall Robert Jones Nichols Jones South Wilkes-Barre Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Company Fternoon South Wilkes-S Jersey Central Railroad Connell Ganz

Robberies Hit Kingston Stores In Weekend Burglary Spree

Burglars entered the Kingston stores of Joel Walp shoe dealer A J Roat hardware man and John Sheats barber stealing from Roat revolvers pocket pistols from Walp a couple of pairs of shoes a leather cutting cutter and cartridges. Police have no clues and are baffled by the spate of house and business burglaries.

Josl Walp A. J. Roat Joel Walp John Sheats Kingston Mr. Roat

County officials refuse juror fees at common pleas term

County commissioners on Saturday refused to pay court house officials their juror fees for serving at the term of the common pleas court. Ten to twelve clerks were drawn, one spent the week on the fences, and the others waited with other jurors before the surprise denial. The commissioners insist officials are county employees serving without pay, predicting a likely court ruling. Two men, Harry Thomson and another hard looking character, are noted in the scene amid dark alleys and tension.

Court House Common Pleas Court Salpong Tnt

City officials send two suspects to thirty days in jail

The mayor ordered both individuals held for thirty days after a strong case against them was presented. The action reflects a firm response by city leadership to the alleged offenses and aims to deter further incidents in the community.

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Watchmaker Lomady Arrested After Rampage at Home

A. E. Lomady, a South Majin street watchmaker married to Mrs. Preeman of North Fell street, was jailed Saturday night after drunkenly smashing furniture and chandeliers. He faced a mayoral hearing and was fined $20 with security posted. Separately, Berlek of Edwardsville allegedly pushed 15 year old Katie during Salvation Army events, while William Pasnick of Georgetown was jailed in default of $500 bail for ruining Anne Miltish after promising marriage.

A. E. Lomady South Majin Street Lomady Salvation Army Berlek Edwardsville Katie Jawr Squire Pord William Pasnick Georgetown Anne Miltish Pasnick Dearies Mil Creek Squire Ford

Springfield Fastball Leaders Set for Big Park Crowd

Springfield about to draw a large crowd at Athletic Park as league leading fastball team. Wilkes-Barre travels at a brisk pace in a great game expected with stars Scheitler Shannon Dannwolly Lynch McDonald and Eb. Local fans expect a high scoring battle.

Springfield Athletic Park Wilkes-Barre Scheitler Shannon Danwolly Lynch McDonalil

Local notices and society items recount deaths and nominations

Regret over W George Powell s death fills the city. William Toole receives a gold watch for selling the most tickets for the Ancient Order of Hibernians excursion to Harvey s Lake. Fifteen county murderers await trial. Baseball pitcher Winne to exhibit fancy bicycle riding at Athletic Park at 2 PM. Charles Boyle of Plymouth is a new Democratic recorder candidate. Funeral for Charles Bradhan conducted at Carey avenue, interment in Holle nb ack cemetery. Rumors of an inquiry by Mr Palmer about Architect Myers of Detroit and county commissioners. Jim Norris memory concerns. Bart Sutton gains Democratic support for shrieval nomination, praised as competent and popular.

W. George Powell William Toole Order of Hibernians Harvey's Lake Triat Winne Athletic Park United States Charles Boyle Plymouth Charles Bradhan Carey Avenue Hollenback Cemetery Palmer Jim Norris Architect Myers Detroit Norris C. Bart Sutton Bart

SORROW-CHASERS and witty quotes from papers

A collage of jokes and quips from Life Washington Post Detroit Free Press Syracuse Post and Princeton Tiger includes exchanges about thirst for rum hair bleaching bird trivia hotel registers poker with fathers and delayed payments. The snippets reflect humor across newspapers with named brands and playful gibes.

Pittston News and Obituaries From Scranton Tribune

H W Cruser opens Pittston office at 6 Williams Street for news and ads while subscriptions rise. Hon James L McMillan dies at home after a long public career in Pittston and Weat Pittston politics. Funeral scheduled tomorrow at 2:30. Community items report visits, travel, and league baseball notes and scores.

Pittston Scranton Tribune H. W. Cruser Willams Street

Britain’s Grog Bill Shows Liquor Costs and Per Capita Use

The Brooklyn Eagle reports Dr. Dawson Burns analysis of Britain's liquor trade for the era, noting total retail liquor costs rose from £18,604,829 in 18 to £15?5,797,824 in 18, with shifts among spirits, wine, and beer. Per head expenditure and regional consumption in England, Scotland, and Ireland are detailed, alongside long‑term trends and implications for temperance advocates.

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Preventing and Alleviating Seasickness in Transit

Readable guidance on preventing naupathia with warmth and fresh air, plus practical remedies for seasickness aboard. It recommends silk sheets of India silk, lavender salts to refresh in low air, limited food, a hot water bottle, and careful seating. It also covers brandied ice, beef tea, ammonia baths, and mentions mild sedatives with medical advice.

The Tribune Chicago Record India China Mal de Mer Naupathia

Night encounter on Gratiot with two Black men over debt

A Black man standing near Gratiot and Heaublen streets was challenged by another Black man demanding repayment of four dollars. The two traded taunts about owing money, then glared and backed away as darkness fell, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Gratiot Avenue Heaublen Street Angel of Peace Detroit Free Press

Post Office Puzzle Sparks Laughs Over Stamps

A Boston Post scene shows a citizen debating two penny stamps with a stamp clerk. The clerks quips about two cent, thousand cent stamps and ten dollar bills. The man returns with a cigar and exits on a light note, the two sharing a joke about a smoke shake.

Roston Post

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