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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1896

Page

6

Parish dispute over finances at Polish Catholic church on South Side

Rev Richard A Aust and opponents of his policy met Bishop O Hara seeking action on alleged misused funds. Affidavits claim thousands yearly beyond needs and debt reduction stalled. Rust refuses access to books, committee contemplates collecting pew fees. Bishop Hoban to decide. Beecham's King of Pills referenced.

Richard A. Aust Bishop O'Hara A. Snigwiski Father Rust Hoban

General Snowden Remarks Spark Camp Tension

General Snowden shows frustration over guard procedures and arrest of Captain Kambeck and Lieutenant Smith as Thirteenth officers defend the actions. Interviews with Colonel Coursen offer little clarification while rage over field discipline is cited. Guard mount inspections praise the Thirteenth and report key personnel changes as camp winds down.

Tribune General Snowden Colonel Coursen Thirteenth Snowden Smith United States of America Barnard Millar Scranton Morrell Coursen Harry N. Courtrecht Kuhbach Eliot Hastings A.T.R

Rain Delays Division Drill and Review at Camp John Gibbon

General Miles presided as rain halted the division drill and review at Camp John Gibbon near Lewistown Pennsylvania. United Press reports the event was postponed, with troops on standby and officers assessing new timing for the drill.

National Guard Jupiter Pluvius Nelson A. Miles United States Army Lowndes Maryland Pennsylvania Miles Hastings General Miles The United Press John Gibbon Lewistown

Colored son-in-law aids police in domestic assault

Patrolmen Walsh and Saltry rush into George Carter's house on South Washington near River street after screams. Carter, a colored man, chokes his white mother-in-law Mrs. Mutter and points a revolver at her. His wife clings to him as police escort him to jail.

Walsh and Saltry George Carter Washington Avenue River Street Carter Mutter

Speculative Market Dull as Gold Reserve Shrinks

New York July 4 The Weekly Review of Trade notes extreme stock market depression due to a heavy purge of old stocks. Railroads average 43.75 and trusts 43.60 at Monday close, with a recovery later as banks and international bankers influence gold and exchange. Failures reach 281 this week, while prices for finished products and commodities fall amid broad demoralization and large crop expectations.

New York R. G. Dun and Company Venezuela Southern No Pennsylvania Pittsburg Grey Forge United States

Too Much Johnson Vanishes After Insurance Purchase

Special to The Tribune from Montrose recounts H. L. Johnson claiming to be a Seabury Johnson member now with Johnson Johnson. He arranged $10,000 of life insurance, stayed at the Spring house near Heart Lake, and disappeared at dawn. Police chase across rail lines ensues. he is described as a well dressed, smooth shaven man of about 179 pounds with black eyes.

Tribune Montrose H. L. Johnson Seabury & Johnson Johnson & Johnson New York City Heart Lake Spring House Johnson Depuey Tarbell House Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad New York State

Coho & Co. Wins Hillside Plant Bid in Injunction Case

In Scranton a grade crossing injunction case centers on awarding the Hillside home electrical plant contract. Coho & Co. of New York bid $6,917, Scranton Supply $5,814.20. Board members testified the Ideal engine offered best value, while the Imperial engine from the rival firm faced questions. The hearing resumes Monday before Judge Edwards.

Edwards Scranton Supply and Machinery Company Scranton Pool Board H. B. Coho & Co New York Hillside Coho & Co W., W. Watson Everett Warren John F. Scragg Torrey E. J. Lynett F. B. Swan Home Committee W. 8. Boyd, Jr Scranton Supply Company Mr. Longnecker Western Company of New York Eliis R. Simpson Supply Company W. 8. Laingstaiy Coho & Company

Italian Worker Fatally Injured at Peckville Switch

John Lange an Italian laborer at Olyphant working near the Blue Ridge colliery Peckville was crushed when a trip of empty gondolas started suddenly. He suffered a fractured skull, both legs broken and internal injuries. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital in serious condition at age 22 and unmarried.

John Lange Olyphant Blue Ridge Peckville Lango Hie Akull Lackawanna Hospital

Raid on 713 Penn Avenue Disturbs Quiet Suburb

Early morning raid by Sergeant Deiter and officers from 4 o'clock at Madame Courtright's disorderly house. Five women and the proprietess were arrested for intoxication and disturbance. one man named Thomas Clee was detained. Fines ranged from 10 to 15 dollars, two inmates lacking money faced county jail.

Madame Courtright Penn Avenue Robert H. Deiter May Peters Gurrell Saul Thomas Clee Alderman Howe Lulu Clayton Mary Pugh Mary Allen Pearl

Castoria Marketing Jingle Echoes Across Ages

An advertisement style jingle recalls Castoria as a remedy across generations from infancy to motherhood. It notes the product soothing babies and children, and even being handed down to offspring as a trusted remedy through time.

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