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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1895
Page
8
A five dollar reward is offered for information leading to conviction of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscribers doorsteps. The notice cites numerous irregular deliveries traced to stolen papers and urges tips to protect readers.
Public night schemes are closed. Mayor Connell affirms stance on Seventeenth district sewer ordinance. Purim service at Linden Street temple Sunday at 1. Augiat Wahler returns to Dunmore ward. County commissioners act on local duties. Train movements and obituaries mark the day as community life moves through courts, clubs, and religious gatherings.
A regular Lackawanna hospital directors meeting chaired by James M Dickson approved an advance on surgical instruments estimated at £50. Minutes noted satisfactory work of the past month and listed absent officers and staff. the meeting also covered routine governance matters and substitutes in the lineup.
The meeting reviewed city expenditures with revised estimates and smaller allocations. Increases included ward repairs and public works while cuts affected city hall heat lighting asphalt paving and park expenses. An adjournment was set for Monday night to finalize the budget figures.
Misa Luann Wire, sister of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad victim, arrived home and ordered the remains prepared for transport to Taylor near Mineville. The body left at 2:40 am for Syracuse en route to Whitney’s Paint, with funeral plans to Taylor. Rev EF L Miller led a prayer meeting at Mr Taub's establishment as neighbors offered support. The Wire family, well known in Erieville, mourn the tragic loss.
Mrs Samuel Price died at her daughter's home on Jefferson Avenue after long illness. She was mother of the late Colonel JA Pree and had lived with her daughter Mrs Howorth for the past four years. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
A new Lackawanna engine, released from the shop, ran out of control on the main line near Dayupa shaft yesterday. Engineer Jerry Mee Peet lost control as a worker caboose followed with locomotive No 122. both engines were badly damaged, but no one was injured. The incident appears to be a freight-yard mishap amid a sparsely detailed report.
Mine Inspector Roderick presents the annual report for the anthracite district noting fewer openings and slightly reduced production while a larger share of workers remained employed. Fatalities stood at forty-seven with ninety-eight nonfatal injuries among forty-seven accidents.
Coroner J A Kelley investigated the scene at 219 North Bromley Avenue where Danford M H Newton died after drinking a poison compound described as geonite. Witnesses including his widow Mrs. Newton and son Ira Newton testified that the deceased planned to end life if troubled by matters. The inquest jury ruled death was from geonite poisoning with no poison. Funeral and burial plans were set for Monday at 2 o clock with services at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church. Local political notices mention possible candidates Hallstead Danner and Mewis seeking nominations.
Proprietors Aaron Goldberg and J Aurroh were arraigned again for violating city ordinances by selling lunch wagons on Lackawanna and Franklin avenues. They appeared before Alderman Wutssimmons with Charles L. Van Valin testifying for the complainant. An adjournment was set as defense counsel could not attend. an appeal was planned for the afternoon before Alderman Pite.
Lackawanna Transit Company sues Edward D. Lathrop and William M. Lathrop, editors of the Carbondale Leader, claiming persistent misrepresentation and damages. Attorney J Blure represents the plaintiff in the action filed yesterday.
The Sixteenth ward field features multiple contenders for council seats following Captain Kellow’s death. Republicans list five potential candidates Adam Schroeder J H Danner Frank Hallstead John Kemmerer and Thomas Moore while Democrats have one likely nominee.
Michael Flynn of Jackson Street Sudbury was found dead in bed at 7.15 yesterday morning by his daughter Eleanor. He had slept well and showed no prior illness. the coroner is due today to investigate. Flynn, born in Ireland, aged about 60, leaves eight children and was a member of St. Patrick's Church. Funeral arrangements are to be announced.
The Davin Theater held benefit performances for the Associated Charities. Manager Davie announced proceeds would aid relief efforts for the needy as police officers oversaw the event.
Father Sucholz preaches forcefully against intemperance and moral decadence at St Peter's Cathedral. He warns that drunkenness and vice undermine society and calls for prayer, self control, and choosing righteous company. notes upcoming sermons and mission events led by Father Tuchole and others.
Weighing 160 pounds, the Manville miner had served as captain of the Father Whitty society in Providence and led its presidency last year. Petitioners include Drs. Allen Paine Sullivan Ripple Ross Wandling Powell Simpson Ruane and more, with a Tribune wallet promised for any getter.
A garbled mix of price listings for eggs and butter appears alongside public notices from the Board of Appeals about assessing city taxes and a clerk’s announcement. It mentions Mt. Lavelor, Gibbons in New York, and solicitations for printing work with low price claims.
A hand illustrated pamphlet issued by the street railway interests outlines important buildings parks and points of interest in Binghamton known as the Parlor City It signals interest for both familiar and new visitors detailing avenues and notable locations.
Patrick May the new police appointee was sworn in by Mayor Connell yesterday and will begin duty after receiving equipment. A resident of the First ward he was born in Hawley Virginia about thirty years ago. He stands five feet eight inches tall.
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