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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1895
Page
5
A $5 reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of anyone caught stealing The Tribune from subscriber doorsteps after numerous irregular deliveries were traced to stolen papers.
The Associated Charities meets tonight and the common council taxes committee meets Thursday night. Rehearsals for the Hohemilin Girl, marriage licenses for Yarley and Hoffman, and a court charter approval for the West Side Hospital association are noted. Also listed are delays in drawing classes, a wigwam meeting, and various court actions.
The Central Republican club held its eighth annual meeting with Colonel J H Ripple elected president and Benjamin Hughes vice president along with W A Millar secretary and E N Willard treasurer. Retiring president BE P Kingsbury was honored and the club discussed growth plans and increased membership while noting recent public service among members. The meeting highlighted the club's role in local Republican leadership and announced a forthcoming tournament date for the Excelsiors.
A successful juvenile masquerade ball for Linden Street synagogue scholars was held at the Exceleior club rooms last evening. Many children wore costumes and masks, with refreshments provided. Organizers included Reverend Penerioht and Mrs Nye, music by Professor Frankel, and many parents attended.
The Kexpeller Athletic club of Scranton sends John Tighe pound class and Anthony Gordon 16 pound class to the National Amateur Athletic Union tournament in Allegheny City next week. Joseph J. McNally, club president, will accompany them. Preliminary bouts begin Tuesday and Wednesday, finals Friday night.
Rabbi J Wenerlicht defended Jews against centuries of anti Jewish blame for Jesus death. He argued crucifixion was Roman not Jewish and urged removal of European and American prejudice while outlining Jewish beliefs about Messiah and universal peace among faiths.
A lively musical comedy drama titled Little Trixie played at Davis Theater Jag with a large audience. Miss May Smith Robbing led the capable company alongside twelve performers including Mine Jeanie Henderan George PL Watson John Price and Pre Robbing. Rattle Trixie will be presented again today and tomorrow.
Lenten organ recital series at St Patrick’s Church on the West Side. Prof Haydn varie will officiate with a weekly 7:30 p.m. start, finishing near 8:20 p.m. before the main performance. Tomorrow’s program includes Panterale from Sonata in Do maior, Gallinant, and works by Wider Lamaiere Tugere Gullit and Rowe. Richard Thome au Liew Herbert will sing Pro Peon.
The weekly health report lists forty one death notices from all causes marking higher mortality. Scarlet fever and diphtheria cases rise with whooping cough and consumption deaths noted. Fisk Jubilee Singers are set for a charity concert next Saturday at the Young Men's Christian Association in Dallas.
W T Shaw lectured on the Venetian constitution, Marco Polo, and the clash with Genoa. The talk praised the stable yet exclusive oligarchy, contrasted with Britain’s evolving system, and noted dramatic scenes from Maritime history and the grand council halls.
The two week mission concluded with Rev. Father Buchole arguing for the Catholic church as the one true church. He urged it to be one holy catholic and apostolic, claiming continuity for eighteen hundred years. Bishop O'Shira delivered the papal blessing as services ended.
Reports presented by officials have aided the mission, enabling continued efforts that would not have been possible without their input. The documents were described as instrumental in extending the work undertaken by the mission fathers.
Adam Schroeder of Mulberry Street seeks the Republican nomination for select council. Danner is rumored to be the party favorite, with support pledged by friends, though the final nominee will be decided at the Saturday ward caucus. Schroeder is a foreman by trade, respected in his ward, with opponents in Democrats exploring Ginter or Tropp as options.
William Campbell a respected Corbondale resident died after being crushed beneath a ply wheel at work on Pearl Street. He was employed by Delaware and Hudgton Company for a long period, survived by his wife and five children James, Arthur, William, Melville, and Mary.
A remarkable presenter, Mile Electra, famed for claimed telekinetic power, appears with the Lawrence company at the Activems, Friday evening. The program includes a “Spirit Seance” and demonstrations by the Baldwins, promised to reveal methods behind their feats.
The Sousa band delivers a celebrated concert at the Academy of Music amid wide acclaim. The Marine Band of Washington, led by a renowned conductor, captivates listeners with authoritative baton work and striking tonal magnetism enhancing audience delight.
Deputy collector Williams Cratz struck Colonel Frank J. Fitzsimmons at the Scranton residence during a Sunday night incident. Cratz reportedly fled after the blow and a revolver was shown, with no injuries confirmed and officials denying calls for his arrest. The clash ties to political tensions and corruption allegations surrounding Craig and local Democratic figures.
Resolutions on the death of Rev A J Gordon DD D were passed by the Soran tin Hapilet Pastore union at Fenn Avenue Church. The message honored his Scriptural knowledge pastoral fidelity and zeal for missions and humanity. The tribute noted the irreparable loss to the denomination and Christian world.
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