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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1894

Page

5

Amusement Notes Preview Tonight at the Academy

The Academy hosts a diverse bill including The Girls Left Behind Me from Charles Prohman's company fresh from New York and The Pay Master a military melodrama by Duncan B. Harrison. Also features the division dance and Nat Goodwin's The Skating Rink with a well known company Saturday night.

Academy Charles Prohman Empire Theater New York Thea Girls Eoec Qhlickens Nat Goodwin Academy of Music

Jennie Ross Sent to Jail in Obscene Letter Case

Jennie Ross surrendered by her step father and bondsman William Hoes was moved from Lackawanna county jail toward Allegheny county jail as District Attorney Harry A. Hall expects the case to be called for trial in May at Pittsburg. Ross faces charges of sending obscene and threatening letters to Mina Jonnie Mott of Highth Street. The district attorney reported Ross reviled him harshly when committed to jail.

Jennie Foes William Hoes United States Harry A. Hall Lackawanna County Abe Allegheny County Mies Rosas Mina Jonnie Mott Highth Street

Wiltshaw Arrest Reveals Bank Embezzlement Ring

Henry Wiltshaw once a trusted United States National Bank of New York bookkeeper facing charges of embezzling about 1600. He ran a stock and grain brokerage in Buffalo Scranton and New York before a December arrest after a tip from Pinkerton agents. He admitted identity but offered no defense.

Henry Wiltshaw United States National Bank of New York Harry Watkins Raab Wyoming Ivegene Buffalo Dalaware, Lackawanna and Western Scranton Watkins Wig Alenat Pug Unite States National Bank of New York Harre O Wiltshaw New York Tribune Harry C. Wiltshaw Alloa Harry C Watking United States Watts B. B. Tobin George Doherty Pinkerton Agency New York Will Ahaw United States Prand Jury Southern District Jacobus Lyrnes Willdhaw Pinkartons Dam. Monthe Geneseo Il C Watkins Allen & Co Merchants’ Exchange Boilalo Atte Canada Wiltshaw Fairchill Coxe Utica Stanford Stock and Grain Exchange Claire Academy of Music Harry United States National Bank Button Wiltahaw Wyoming

Scranton Board of Trade Report Highlights 1803

The Scranton Board of Trade secretary SL W Kingsbury reports 1803 as a year of hardship yet shows no broad business collapse. Banks remained unaffected while unemployment and financial strain pressed industry, mining, traction, and construction activity, with steady growth in electric railways and ongoing debates on a new Board of Trade building.

Scranton Board of Trade SL W. Kingsbury Scranton Bualoos Trom Eto Chin Table Obediial Rivera Jian Scranton Traction Company Archur Cty Nlac Tt i Ledsor Ani Seranton and Yarbordabratd Scranton Ditteton Systems Secanton Traction Company Avatom Huilding Tsee Board of Trade Ivory Manuficurer Toore Jes Stonin Neers Lackawanna Valley

Gautach & Sons Orchestral Organs In Philadelphia Offer

Philadelphia manufacturer Gautach & Sons advertises orchestral organs at 1090 Chestnut Street. They claim high quality with old cases repaired and improved with new tones and offer a selection priced at 5 and 10 percent discounts.

Gautach & Sons Philadelphia

Drunken Corrigan Beaten During Eyer Street Brawl

Police officer Goerlitz struggled with John Corrigan on Eyer Street to eject him from a hallway at Davidson Bros. after Corrigan attacked. Goerlitz used his club after subdual attempts failed and Corrigan was left bloody and hurt. Corrigan was taken to the old police station with Special Officer French and later to headquarters. Surgeon Slocum treated his injuries.

Goerlitz Dan Tito Olver Goerlitz John Corcigan Eyer Yeatefiuy Corrigin Davidon Bros Corrigan French Jeter Polles Slocum Vorrigan

Mary Luxtiberger sues Horanton Traction for 25000

Mrs Mary Luxtiberger wife of Pater Loxamberger filed a lawsuit through attorney Corneling Binith seeking 25000 for injuries from a Horanton Traction car on the line between this city and Taylor. She alleges permanent injuries from the collision. A separate notice offers a 75 bicycle for 6 with guaranteed quality, on display at the Tribune office.

Mary Luxtiberger Pater Loxamberger Horanton ‘Traction Company Attornay Corneling Binith Traction Company Luxemberger Taylor Tribune

Equity Improvement Company Dispute Heads to Jury

In Winchester court yesterday Judge Coffington heard Leonard and Mulherin challenge jurisdiction over a case against the Equity Improvement Company of Winfield West Virginia. Witnesses testified the company owns extensive property in the district but does not conduct ongoing local business here. The jury will decide if the company is subject to United States circuit court jurisdiction, with further proceedings set after the charge.

Leonard and Mulherin Equity Improvement Company United States Coffington Let & Jary Pasaapon Dignity Winchedter W.va Gi. Dsinesa United Sites Leopard P. Molherin Councul Weat Virginia Corporation Everett Warren I. Price Council Boflington Jounsel Loweth Major Warren Cieneral H Wyowing Avenue Spruce Street Doon Avenue Vine Street Archbold Lackawanna Township Winchester

Roll-call at Penn Avenue Capital Church to mark 35th year

Avena Capital Church will hold a midweek roll call of members on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The church clerk will read names alphabetically as members report years of membership and current interests. The renovated lecture room opens with improvements, a large chorus leads the musical program, and charter members recall long tenures.

Avena Capital Penn Avenue Capital Olet The Tamones J. W. Williams Tnoke Lnp Ralph Gillam Leiter Dunmore Thos Master's Vineyard West Neilb Dr. Logan Scranton Bragks Wilkes Barre J. W. Willama

Movement aims to erect Sheridan monument in Saranton

Energetic leaders plan a public meeting at the armory on March 24 or 26 to discuss a bronze General Sheridan equestrian statue costing about 26000 dollars. The monument will stand at the corner of Adame avenue and Linden, facing the armory, to inspire young men with military duty and honor the brave defenders of home and country.

Phil Sheridan Saranton General Sheridan Adame Avenue Linden

Missing five year old Maggie Roewasser reported

The police report a missing girl, Maggie Roewasser, age five, of Oakford Court. She was last seen noon yesterday wearing a blue dress and cap with brown shoes. She has fair hair, blue eyes and is large for her age.

Maggie Roewasser Oakford Court

Estimates Committee Counts Over $18,000 Added

The committee reported that more than $18,000 was added to appropriations in the last session. No new programs were created while several line items were reallocated to existing priorities.

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City Estimates Meeting Advances Vine Street Opening and Viaduct Funds

The city estimates committee approved a total appropriation near 270000 with additional allocations reaching about 15 493 74. Ten thousand dollars fund the Lackawanna avenue viaduct while grants cover pipe drains paving and street openings. Ten horses bought for Hose and Engine companies and relief engine, plus a new street light program and repairs in multiple wards.

Clemens Vine Street Seventeenth Ward Lackawanna Avenue Oxford Street F. H. Oclamona Conncilia Wind Street Irving Avenues Weatpratl Sanderson Clemons Canoell Miller Lauer Select Council Lavis Robinson McDonald Onobigg Common Council Lackawassa West Lackawanna Avenue Jackson Atrant Elly Linden Mulberry Street Prospectavenis Pittston Avenue Ross Avenue North Main Avenue North Mate Avenue Lackawinna Avenue Brown's Alley Newton

John E. Hall Injury Report At Local Pharmacy Ad

An injury note mentions John E. Hall amid a past Milwaukee beer and oyster dock scene. The damaged ad references 1008 Lommasn’s and a furniture store at 166 Washington Avenue, with a Peculiar entry noting a cash purchase opening at the Lackawiunn avenue location.

Milwaukes Bock Beer Rockaway Lommasn’s Lackawiunn Avenue Scranton Cash Perniture Washington Avenue

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