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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1895
Page
2
Local readers are urged to follow developments in two Pittston stories of interest. Details remain scarce but both themes concern community events affecting residents and local affairs in the valley.
John Breman of Yatesville shot a large cinnamon bear weighing about 250 pounds along the Wilkes-Barre and Eastern line. The bear’s two cubs were captured alive and taken to Yatesville.
A Lancaster Pennsylvania court heard a matter of interest to bettors as a case involving a dispute over a $200 loss arose. The proceedings focused on the legality and implications of the bet and payment dispute in this election-related matter.
David Hummell aged 48, dancing with a partner at a birthday party on 107 Acre street, was injured when a door key caught in his right ear as he fell. He was treated at St Marys hospital and resides at 12 Galloway street.
The Central Railroad of New Jersey ships a Wooten engine to Jersey City for fast passenger service. Minnesota Attorney General warns of potential railroad land and earnings taxes. Clerical-rate privileges for clergy may continue with several lines dropping the benefit. Illinois Steel lands a rail contract for the Trinity Cameron and Western railroad in Texas. Rail price shifts and demoralized trade ripple through New York and Pennsylvania lines. Lehigh Valley orders new engines from Baldwin and plans six passenger engines after 656-class design. Coal mine water issues persist at Jeddo tunnel as reaming enlarges drain.
The Hawaii military commission finished trials with sentences for natives and the ex queen. Lilluokalani faces five years hard labor and a $6000 fine. She may leave the islands or reside elsewhere with a $10000 annual private income. Martial law remains until all signatories leave Hawaii.
Mrs Reichards, night operator at Kimberly, Duluth area, warned Brainerd dispatch and fired four shots at three men trying to wreck the Northern Pacific passenger train near Kimberly. The men fled and the train passed safely. three suspects were later driven out of Aitkin by the marshal.
In Columbus meetings on forming the Ohio coal producing and carrying trust remain closed to the public. No signed agreement evident after a noon statement. officials say progress toward a deal continues, with talks possibly extending for days.
In New York trading on March 14 the dividend doubt for St Paul and New York Central sparked irregular activity. Sugar rose early on dividend expectations, then fell, while Jersey Central advanced on short-covering and rumors of an early settlement of the allotment dispute. Overall activity showed mixed swings with anthracite issues firming late and total shares traded near 186,462.
Market reports show cattle receipts around 9 000 with strong demand for common to extra steers and higher prices for stockers and feeders. Calves about 12 000 with steady to firm values. hog and sheep receipts also described, with strong tone across categories though text is garbled.
Buffalo market notes March 14 show receipts of 216 head cattle and 6 000 head sheep and lambs. Cattle sales ended firm with strong demand for good fat stock, while lighter grades and some classes closed mixed. Lambs and fat stock were quoted at varying levels with prices around four to five dollars for multiple categories.
The fragment describes a $200 monthly guaranteed position from a manufacturing concern in Beranton or an unspecified city. It mentions needing cash for bore on salary and prompts for a representative, but the text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or verifiable details.
Industrial and household notices fill a page with ads for aluminum novelty items offering high earnings for active salesmen, plus free samples. The section also lists multiple rental offerings for buildings, halls, warehouses, and rooms, with names and addresses in Scranton and nearby towns, alongside professional cards for local doctors and lawyers.
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