Jones Announces Candidacy for District Attorney
John R Jones declares his bid for the district attorney nomination at the Republican county convention.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1894
Page
5
John R Jones declares his bid for the district attorney nomination at the Republican county convention.
The column reports on changes of address for Tribune readers, a common council meeting, county work on the courthouse square, a contract for Wyoming flooring, and a bank suit against Carbondale Traction for 312.50. It notes injuries to Mary Phillips, updates on Owen Cavick’s status, funeral arrangements for William Snyder, a Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church charter, marriage licenses, and a plumber bill dispute. Also covered are tramps at the ice house, Mary Lark seeking her husband’s return, Eighth court officers in pursuit, Traphical Union delegates to Louisville, jail telephone requests, and a Luzerne Lackawanna Red Men excursion to Atlantic City.
A Pennsylvania committal party led by Harrison Nesbitt and Morrig Sulivan travels via the Central Railroad of New Jersey for the deification of a new Catholic church at Bentley's Creek. Clergymen from Scranton and nearby towns join Rev J A McHagh at the ceremony. Elm Park Epworth league presents an evening program on Mist with songs, readings, and talks on Mose, Bible, and music.
The Catholic Choral Union concert at Laurel Hill Park drew about 1000 attendees. The program featured Bauer's orchestra overture, the choir performing Dawn of Day Madeline and Gloria, with the Ladies Choir singing Bridal of the Birds and My True Love Hath My Heart. Notable soloists included Edward Walsh and several city choir members.
J. W. Gould Evening Express managing editor married Miss Mary E. Dage in Camptown Bradford county. Ceremony led by Rev. J. B. Davin at the bride’s home with only relatives present. Couple reside in Bradford until autumn when they plan housekeeping at 529 Olive street in this city.
Firms have sent propositions to Scranton board of trade. At the August meeting the manufacturers' committee may report on attracting large plants here. Abroad firms express desire to establish industries with minimal expense, including a Cortland wagon factory and a carpet works.
John W. Nyce of Paupack Pike county and Miss Zola Shaffer of Gravity Wayne county obtained a marriage license and were wed by Rev. Richard Hiorns at his home, the ceremony occurring in the city after a courthouse visit.
A city committee backs the vindnet ordinance to shape the project for the Lb L W and Scranton Construction firms. It outlines joint contractual roles, viewer awards, and potential repenting if costs soar. The panel will send the measure to the city solicitor for clearance before further steps.
Attorneys D W Connolly for H W Coyle and John F Kearney asked Judge Edwards for more time to present testimony in the Twelfth Ward contest against Morgan Sweeney and James Manley. They argued limited hearings left insufficient opportunity. Judge Edwards said he could not issue an order yet and allowed Connolly's affidavit to be filed, with a May hearing date set.
Charles Mowery of Dunmore swore a warrant after being choked and assaulted by Sport Hill youth Michael Gilroy. Gilroy appeared before Justice A Scott for hearing and bail was set as part of the proceeding.
The note thanks Travelers' Insurance Company of Hartford Conn for prompt payment of disability allowances after recent work injury. It praises courteous service and the efficient local agent Juin W. Daresbury, Scranton Pa, for handling the matter.
The East Stroudsburg State Normal School will open the fall term in September. Enrollment rose to 4165 in the three terms, with modern furniture and ample accommodations. The school offers training commercial college preparatory and elocutionary departments, sending graduates to leading colleges without further exams. Apply for the new catalog and reserve a room.
Colonel Boies and local leaders urge a shared state and city effort to expand or relocate Scranton’s hospital facilities. They discuss site options on the West Side, use of Delaware Hudson and Lackawanna land, and proposed multi-source funding to establish a new hospital with city and corporate support.
Fire department test of a chemical engine shows rapid extinguishing where liquid touches flames. Chief Ferber and witnesses, including city officials and businessmen, observe the device outperform water and leave the scene dry.
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company wins a preliminary injunction to restrain Hughes and Watkins from mining coal on the Jacob Porter tract in Carbondale. The company asserts surface ownership and warns that further shafting endangers workers and can release top rock into coal veins. Defendants are described as trespassers operating nearly seventy five feet below the surface in an area with a two foot coal seam.
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