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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1895
Page
5
A notice offers a five dollar reward for information leading to convictions of anyone stealing The Tribune from subscribers doorsteps. It cites numerous irregular deliveries traced to stolen papers and urges tips to stop the theft.
Tribune reports a third Shaw lecture on Venice titled Great Venice Dans. Scranton discussed forming an association of honorably discharged U S regulars in residence. The Park Place Methodist church hosts 100 stereopticon views of the World’s Columbian Exposition Tuesday evening. Weekly clearing house totals and February donations to St Joseph’s Foundling Home are listed. Mrs James O Connor’s wife is seriously ill. An operetta The Diver and a concert by the Alther club are planned at Music Hall next Sunday night in German. Night lunch wagon proprietors face postponed hearing tonight for obstructing the street.
Sixteenth ward Republicans express support for Joseph Danner as their select council candidate. The choice was announced at a Saturday meeting in Alderman Fuller's office with John M. Kemmerer presiding and the group voting unanimously for Danner.
Rev Father Bucholz preached to the young men on the Infinite God present in the blessed sacrament of the altar. The Old Testament foreshadowed Christ present in the host and chalice, a reality established by God and promised by Christ on the eve of his passion. His presence in the mass imposes obligations and expresses divine love for mankind.
The speaker urged listeners to love God by visiting the church often and contributing funds so the church may become a fitting abode for the Divine Son of God.
Silas Belles of Oak Hill died suddenly last Thursday morning at 740. Coroner Kelley will preside as jurors meet to determine cause at Lackawanna avenue. A chemist found only traces of morphine in Belles’s stomach, suggesting no poisoning. The report cites lung adhesion and heart failure with large blood clots as the probable cause.
Longstanding feud between Colonel Fitzsimmons and William Craig deputy revenue collector erupted in the Scranton House dining room when Craig struck the colonel. Fitzsimmons overpowered Craig, who was later treated for facial injuries. A damaging letter in the Sunday News accused Craig of corruption and political betrayal, escalating the rift within the local Democratic ranks.
License court opens for a week as 60 percent of applications have been filed with the clerk. Last year 2 applications were granted 652 refused or withdrawn 20 revoked for failure to claim licenses. This year applications include hotels restaurants wholesalers bottlers and brewers with remonstrances heavy in the Thirteenth ward.
Gallo Gamette and Tony Chimetta were arrested at Little England after a midnight disturbance on 20 Ash Street. Patri, who asked for quieter, was attacked near the Delaware Lackawanna and Western crossing. Gamette and Chimetta kicked him and Gambetto fired shots while fleeing.
After mass at St. Peter's Cathedral 219 parish youths joined the Saint Aloysius Society with patron St. Aloysius. Rev J J Feeley named spiritual director as Father Ruchols inspired the group to keep mission fruits, foster piety, academic interest, and provide amusements. More members to be elected April 7 with the society's goals explained. meetings set for the first Sunday monthly. Special prices offered on sheet music and musical instruments by J L Stelle at Wyoming Avenue.
A brief item notes that yesterday's Sunday News contained allusions of an astounding nature, leaving readers curious about the exact references and context.
Mrs Zillah Price widow of Samuel Price died Friday evening at her daughter Mrs J W Howarth 1015 Jefferson avenue. Funeral at 24h from residence this afternoon with interment Forest Hill cemetery. Born Pittston Pa March 20 1840s she helped organize Pittston Baptist and Green Ridge Baptist churches. Her quiet acts of charity inspired many and her memory remains a call to humble service.
A young woman from Olyphant fatally ingested a large quantity of potash or lye and died after severe agony. Undertaker Sweeney notified Coroner Kelley, who will investigate in Olyphant and convene an inquest if warranted.
Fire at 745 Market Street near Leggett's Creek damaged the McGouldrick dwelling when a lamp exploded. A house dog barked loudly, drawing help. water quenched the blaze with only minor damage estimated under $25. Fire alarm from box 81 summoned units, but their help was unnecessary. The home is owned by Andrew McGowan.
The piece reports on proposed mileage book plans by Lackawanna and related lines, with experts claiming two cent per mile rates and cross‑line acceptance. It notes resistance from trunk line officials, potential transfer limits, and possible broader adoption by DL&W, New York Central, and Reading networks.
Tribune adlets announce a Hillstown concert at the Academy of Music next Tuesday in a program of Illustrated Lectures. A third lecture on Venice follows Monday evening at the Young Men’s Christian Association hall with tickets at Powell’s or at the door. Also notices of obituaries and funerals in Scranton and nearby towns.
The great bandmaster Sousa earns acclaim as his marches draw crowds worldwide. Audiences respond to the military rhythm and tempo, with many calling for a lasting edition. All of his marches will be on sale at the concert venue.
An advertisement urges shoppers to avoid high prices and promises extremely low costs across all goods. It claims savings of 15 to 20 percent and asserts that the quality is proven by the prices and goods themselves.
Nearly 6000 tons of finished steel rails were turned out at the Lackawanna Iron and Steel South mill in a week ending Saturday night marking the largest production yet and reflecting high quality steel favored by railroad managers nationwide. A city notice sets dates for Board of Appeals hearings on 1896 assessments at Municipal Building, with sessions on Mon day and March 10th, and Dr Gibbons of New York to visit Scranton area Mondays at Wyoming avenue from 6 AM to evening.
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