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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1898

Page

3

Storm brewing in Philadelphia shadows bribery claims

Philadelphia reports allege lobbying over the Schuylkill Valley Water bill. Walter Stevenson claims he was offered 85000 to vote for the measure, with others said to receive 1000 to 85000 per vote. An investigation is urged, a seven member committee is formed, and Mayor Warwick weighs veto possible.

Stevenson Philadelphia Schuylkill Walter N. Blevenson Ernie Crombi Rlevensen Touibel Steven Charac Don Chernal Devtainel

Woman Betrays A Brigand in Naples Case

CGeorge Fandela was jailed by Justice Kearney on charges of robbing Clelt residences. Captured in a house full of assorted items, he was found shot four times near Naples Mary Wherr. A notorious brigand since childhood, he had twelve prior entries. Italy officials last year sent him to the United States, but he returned and continued crime. He employed Mary Brlewna to house him. she informed authorities after suspecting his burglary. Residents seek special counsel to secure a long sentence.

Bhamekin Tuo Cgeorge Fandela Kearney Clelt Naples Mary Italy Uinlwad States Mise Mary Brlewna Haute Houte Kim Welice Dre Jali

Davis Shotman Davis to Recover. Gehrig Accused

William B Davis, shot yesterday by Roy Gehrig at Millersville, is expected to recover. Doctors say the bullet entered the temple and lodged between the upper jaw and cheek bones, with no immediate removal planned. Gehrig’s body was moved to Milton. Davis maintains no quarrel, but says Gehrig frequently threatened to kill him and himself.

Lancaster William B. Davis Millers Ville Roy Gehrig Gehrig Milton Davis Eal Davie

Thief Sentenced for Robbery and Threat to Kill Judge

Noah Ray, a colored burglar, was sentenced by Judge Clayton to two years in the county jail for robbing the White Horse. He had threatened to kill the judge, causing a tense court scene reported from Media, Pennsylvania, on March 10.

Fieldin Judes Clayton Schaffer Fields Clayton Ray Roy Media Noah Ray

Insurance Industry Report Flags Mortality in Speculative Firms

The 1807 annual report by Colonel James H. Lambert shows premium receipts near the prior year but much lower losses, with total Pennsylvania fire marine and inland business totaling 10.944 million dollars. It notes substantial mortality among speculative mutuals, praises pure mutuals conducted at low cost, and urges prohibition of cash portfolios and repeal of the 2 percent premium tax as unjust double taxation. The department’s January 1 to December 1 receipts were 63,080.02 with expenditures 15,904.07, leaving a balance of 47,720.205.

Harrisburg James H. Lambert Department Lambert Treasury Premims Premimes Nes Mutual Pennsylvania

Dr Swallow Case Heard Before Supreme Court

The Swallow libel case from Dauphin county reached the Supreme Court on appeal from Captain Delaney's suit over public buildings. Swallow claims trial evidence of extravagance and corruption in department fittings would have altered the jury verdict. opposing counsel says the evidence was immaterial and improperly admitted.

Harrisburg B.C. Swallow Dauphin County John C. Delaney James A. Stranahan Edwin W. Jackson Harrlebore Thomas H. Murray Clearfield Swallow Charles H. Hergner John H. Weiss Lyman D. Gilbert Delaney

Situations Wanted Free of Charge Classified Section

Ads list free of charge occupations and items for rent and sale with various offerings and locations including a large barn, a house for rent on Wyoming Avenue, and offices in a building, with references to companies and addresses such as Green Ridge, Lackawanna Oven, Blue Ridge Coal Company, and Hotel Jermyn.

Black Washington Avenue Green Ridge Poi Atchcook & Bon Lackawanna Oven F. H. Clemons Blue Ridge Coal Company Mears Building Brville Meg. CO Elizabeth N. J B. M. Woolley M. D Atlanta Clifton Eae A6 Manufacturing Company Cincinnati, O

Help Wanted scattered ads solicit many trades and services

A long fragmented help wanted page lists positions from sales agents in Philadelphia and Chicago to dressmakers and caretakers. It mentions Gumbo, opportunities for agents nationwide, and numerous firms offering salaries, commissions, and canvassing work alongside medical books and opium related notes. Several lawyers and architects are named with estate notices and meetings.

Escaped Inmate Chews Way From Insane Department Cell

Benjamin Hour, 19, inmate at the Gettysburg almshouse insane department, escaped by gnawing wood around his cell door and bending a window grate. He reached his father's home before authorities could detain him, slipping into the countryside.

Gettysburg Benjamin Hour Insane Department Fimshoure

Waltman to Escape as Daughter Recants at Trial

Jacob Waltman of Columbia, recently convicted amid his daughter’s accusation of ruin, will gain freedom after the daughter confessed the innocence claim. She now says a young man George Miller and Maria Sheets plotted to frame her father and drilled her for testimony. Miller and Sheets were arrested.

Lancaster Jacob Waltman Columbia George Miller Maria Sheets Miller

Timothy Hartnett Acquitted in Williamsport Murder Case

Timothy Hartnett was acquitted today in Williamsport on charges of murdering Ramael Sornberger on August 4. The defendant shot Sornberger after the latter allegedly flourished an unloaded revolver, ending a late night confrontation.

Timothy Hartnett Williamsport Timothy Martnett Ramael Sornberger Sornberger Hartnett

Governor Grants 60 Day Stay for Goodwin in Tioga

A sixty day respite was granted by Governor Hastings today for Walter Goodwin of Tioga. He was to be hanged at Wella boro on March 1. Governor acted to delay the execution and review the case.

Goodwin Harrisburg Hastings Walter Goodwin Tioga Wellaboro

Four Shots To Kill A Woman In Jamison Murder

The unsolved Jamison murder of Annie Sidwards continues as investigators find a fourth bullet in the crime room. The bullet on the floor, stained with blood, confirms four shots. Personal property of Miss Edwards valued at 100 is being appraised. blood stains appear under a picture frame and in a china closet during the examination.

Doylestown Annie Sidwards Jamison Miss Edwards

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