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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1898

Page

4

Juror Accused of Substitution in Damages Case

Jessup & Jessup charge juror Daniel Finnegan allowed Patrick Mack to serve in his stead during the Scranton Traction company suit which yielded a $2,060 verdict for the plaintiff. Depositions show Mack substituted for Finnegan. defense cites lack of juror participation and conflicting records.

Jessup & Jessup Marine Traction Company Daniel Finnegan Patrick Mack Patrick Malla Scranton Traction Company Dantel F. Finnegan Prospect Avenue Bond Thomas Melvin Jesup & Jesup Daniel FL Finnegan Patrick Wack Noth Mack Fitineeah Casualty Company Finnegan Malla Pinnein County Commissioners’ Office Daniel "P. Finnegan Finneman

Orioles Strike Continues as Players Head South

Only seven Baltimore players reported for chores with manager Hanlon at Macon on Monday. Names listed include MacGraw, Nope, Brien, Pond, Kitson, Demont, and others training in Washington andAthens while Keeler, Jennings, Bowerman, Corbett, and Clarke remain firm in salary demands. Corbett seeks four thousand dollars.

Vceven Baltimoores Hanlon Macon MacGraw Nope Brien Pond Kitson Demont Agereration Washington Robinson Kelley Keeler Jennings Bowerman Corbett Clarke Athens University of Georgia Combine

Father sues for damages over alleged false imprisonment

James Mathers of Dorrranceton files a 95000 damage suit against PF D Wert and the Humane Society of Wilkes‑Barre accusing false imprisonment of his year old daughter. Wert had obtained a warrant from Alder man Donohue in Wilkes-Barre charging incorrigibility following a complaint.

James Mathers Dorranceton Lagerne County PF. D. Wert Humane Society of

Child in Humane Society Custody After Court Case

A girl, deemed to be in pravity beyond her parents control, appeared before the alderman and was placed in the Humane Society. She remained in the society's building for three days before a writ of habeas corpus secured her release.

The Humane Society

Austrian ex judge registers as law student in Lacrosse County

Ju Nan Courka, an Austrian eminent legal practitioner and former Superior Court judge, registers as a law student in the prothonotary’s office at Carey Avenue. He holds a Doctor of Laws from Lemberg University and expects to join the Lemonne county bar in November.

Fife Lac ‘Rae County Ju- Nan Cuurka Austria Courka Carey Avenue P. A. O' Boyle Caurka Times University of Lemberg Luverne County Wilkes-Barre

Juror Washburn Discharged in Sheriff Trial

Al Washburn of Freeland, on the jury for Sheriff Martin and deputies, explains he was discharged after work foes demanded his removal. He recounts a firm owner telling his wife to give up his keys and that he need not return. He calls it a tough country to be denied for doing one’s duty.

al Washburn Freeland Martin Hont Broad, Wheelwrights Hentz Hazileton Sentinel

Last of the Appeals Board Grants Hearing Adjourns

The board of revision and appeals granted a hearing yesterday morning and adjourned in the afternoon to allow City Clerk Lavelleime to prepare data for hundreds of property inspections. Inspections likely to resume Saturday, with work to be finished before June 1 to return data to the city treasurer for collection.

Lavelleime

Theatrical Attractions at Linden Highlight Irish Drama

A special Linden matinee features Kathleen Mavourneen by a stout stock company with stars Thideus Gray Harry Hoffman and Agnes Mopnerton. The program includes new faces and a strong bill with Cres ton Chirke in The Law of His Race, musical acts, burlesque and the King Dramiette company performing The Stowaway and The Hobo Prince with scenic productions and attractive pricing.

the Linden Kathleen Mavourneen Thideus Gray Harry Hoffman Agnes Mopnerton Miniger Brooke

Reading company reshapes passenger trains and Tamaqua plans

Public demand leads Reading to restore several passenger trains between Pintladel phit and Shamokin. Two Jersey Central crews operate between Mauch Chunk and Tamaqua after cost-saving train adjustments. Rumors say Reading may build facilities at Tamaqua for officials now in Shamokin, possibly moving headquarters. The piece notes David James of Olyphant photographed with Major Bykoni and crew in wartime, detailing his later work in Olyphant.

Reading Company Pintladelphit Shamokin Jersey Central Mauch Chunk Tamauqua Tamaqua

Teachers Institute at Montdale on March 19

A teachers institute will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Montdale on Saturday afternoon and evening March 19. The program lists sessions starting at 1 o'clock with choir numbers recitations solos piano and violin performances and addresses by Prof M W Cummings and Prof FL H Green among others.

Methodist Episcopal Church Montdale MUM Pecsacassens Wesvadersnasess Clarence Lewis James Wilson Sondt

New Tea Regulations Face Test As Adulteration Reforms Expand

Regulators say act limits dust and scummy teas, stopping impure imports in the United States and Canada. Dealers argue the law misses many low grade teas still sold, with large stocks awaiting sale. Attention shifts to machine made teas from Ceylon and India noted for purity and growing demand.

Congress United States Canada Ceylon India

Obituary for Miss Emma Thompson of Green Ridge

Miss Emma Thompson elder daughter of Crandall Thompson of Green Ridge died at Hahnemann hospital after a rheumatic attack. She served as librarian at Albright Memorial and Green Ridge libraries, beloved by patrons and co workers. Funeral arrangements pending Church of the Good Shepherd. Mrs Ann Richards dies at 60 heart failure at 14 Washburn Street.

Emma Thompson Crandall Thompson Green Hidge Hahnemann Hospital Aels Green Ridge Mise Thompson Roy, F. & Baldentine Sanderson Avenue Church of the Good Shepherd Ann Richards Jenkin Richards Washburn Sheel

Welsh woman dies after fall in Scranton home

An elderly Welsh immigrant died after a fall in her Scranton residence. Mina Thomas heard the crash and found her grandmother on the floor. Four children survive from a first marriage and the granddaughter Miss Bessie Thomas also remains. The deceased attended the First Welch Baptist church.

Bessie Thomas Mina Thomas Wupetakra Merthyr Tyivill North Wales Pittston John W. Williame Mise Mary Williamea David M Evan J. Williams Wales Hichards Omgon Evan L. Williama Mire Thomas Real

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