Council Acts on Finances and Budget Amendments
The select and common councils debated revenue estimates and an 1898 tax levy ordinance. A Finn motion to enter committee for amendments passed 11 to 10, with further changes proposed, then defeated. The 40,000 dollars for a Cumberland Hose house would not be spent this year, and a city solicitor opinion was awaited. Several third readings approved street, sewer, and lighting measures, including gates at Legrett’s Creek, additional electric lights, and damages awards. A North End dispute resurfaced over a city lot building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select Council
Mr. Finn
Messie
Ross
Tina
Thomas
Williams
Durr
Chittenden
Schroeder
Langing
Burns
McAndrews
Banderson
Tivotes
Nays
Mesars
Kearney
Finn
Cumberland
Messrs
Lansine
McAndrew
Sanderson
Roche
Randerson
Lansing
Common Council
Legrett’s Creek Branch
Delaware and Hudson Company
North Main Avenue
Lafayette
Swetland Streets
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Mulberry Street
Terrence Rafferty
Phelps Street
Daniel Moore
Sumner Avenue
Olyphant Road
Boulevard
Eighteenth Ward
Sixth Ward
Landis Street
Corbett Avenue
Dodge Street
Belvct Council
Broadway
Second Street
Section H
Fifth Sewer District
Kearney-Grier
North End
Fire Department
Third Ward
Adjourned Meeting Considers Appropriation Ordinances
The text describes an adjourned common council session led by Mr. Grier to consider an appropriation and related ordinances. The meeting was recessed to tomorrow night for further discussion and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grier
Common Council
Dobbs Beats Coates in Burlesque Bout and Plans Montreal Debut
Robby Dobbs of this city and Arthur Coates a colored member of the Big Sensation Burlesque company boxed three exhibition rounds near Inetnight's finale. Dobbs showed clear superiority and may join the company in Montreal in two weeks to meet all comers. Tonight he boxes four rounds for a purse of 50 or 100 with George Die of Boston and a promised backer in the audience, though no deal was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robby Dobbs
Arthur Coates
Big Sensation Burlesque
Inetnight
Dobbs
Jim Judge
Referes
Montreal
George Bie
Boston
Bias
Beranton
Dobie
Jury Unable to Reach Verdict in Several 1890s Insurance Cases
In a U S circuit court session Judge Buffington instructed juries in cases including Thomas Gaughan versus Delaware and Hudson Canal Company where a verdict awarded $7 to the plaintiff. The trial of James O Neill of Pittston versus Life Insurance Clearing Company of St Paul involved a contested accident clause and a disputed policy of 5000 dollars. The panel could not agree on the O Neill case and was discharged. Bridget Murphy settled for 1795 dollars. An order was issued in Ambrose Mulley versus J J Williams directory.
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United States Circuit Court
Buffington
Thomas Gaughan
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
United States Court of Appeals
Gaughan
James O'Neill
Pittston
Life Insurance Clearing Company of
St. Paul, Minn
Patrick O'Neill
Tle
Sara Spander
St. Paul
Dlewse
Plimt If
John T. Lenahan
Wilkes- Marre
Frank Bohan
Pitteton
M. W. Lowry
Bullington
Bridget Murphy
Ambrose Mulley
J. J. Willams Directory
Whittemore Named Choirmaster For Providence Presbyterian
The post Easter music season brings changes in city church choirs. Providence Presbyterian selects C F Whittemore, a Boston native with twenty three years directing music in major churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Whittemore
Providence Presbyterian Church
Whittemore
Resolutions Adopted by Ezra Griffin Post on Cuba Policy
The Ezra Griffin Post No 1 Department of Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic met in Scranton on March 2 1895 and adopted resolutions praising the U S role in Cuba, pledging Civil War veterans to support the government in defending liberty and urging intervention to end Cuban suffering. They also commend the president and Congress and send copies to William McKinley and the city press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra
Griffin Port
Department of Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic
Scranton
Eara
Griffin Post
United States
Spain
Republic
Congress
Cuba
Boath
William McKinney
Mission Fundraiser Aids Philadelphia Appeal
Money from a sale will support the mission. Christian people are urged to send aid. News from Scranton reports Arthur C. Logan gravely ill in La Lug New Mexico, feared fatal. Distant travel delays definite updates as friends prepare to travel.
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Philadelphia
Scranton
Arthur C. Logan
Logan
la Lug
New Mexico
Theatrical Attractions Weathered Crowds At Academy Of Music
Large crowds attended yesterday afternoon and evening performances at the Academy of Music despite bad weather. The Bawtelle company presented The Streets of New York and The Captain's Mate, with more shows listed for today and tonight. The Old Coat engages the Lyceum Thursday, March, with Smyth and Rice Comedy company led by Frederic Bond and Clara Hathaway.
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Academy of
Lyceum
Gald
Daly
Bou- Cnault
W. L Allderdiece
Smyth and Rice
Frederic Bond
John F
Ward
John B. Maher
Clara Hathaway
Helen Reimer
May Vokea
Iunny
New Trial Sought in Patent Case After Four Years
Counsel for defendant files a brief for a new trial within thirty days. If denied, a new trial will be refused. The case against Willis arose from a patent infringement suit decided four years ago with damages of 166 dollars. Ex Judge Jessup argued for Selaware and Hudson Canal, while Attorney John P. Kelly defended Mulley.
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Mulley
Willis
William Ford
Selaware and Hudson Canal Company
Jessup
John P. Kelly
Very Near the Truth Pathe It
Fragmentary dialogue depicts a boy named Tommy whittling while a person named Reena attempts to end a feud. The piece presents a playful, unfinished scene with unclear surrounding action and context.
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Pathe
Tommy
Whittling
Reena
Music and marriage notices from local churches and families
The Providence Presbyterian church will gain new choir members and a larger pipe organ to enhance services after Emater. Elizabeth Torrrey and Willis Bishop Kirkpatrick plan to wed on April 12 at the Jefferson avenue home. Mrs John T Haddad of Syria will showcase needlework and linens at Hotel Jermyn room 238 today.
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Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Penn Avenue
Providence Presbyterian Church
Whittemore
James Humphrey Torrey
Eilzabeth
Willis Bishop Kirkpatrick
Jefferson Avenue
John T. Haddad
Syria
Jermyn
Mia. Haddad
Judge Haddad
Roble's Famous Knickerbockers to Raise Scranton Burlesque Doors
Music hall crowds expected for Thursday through Saturday as Roble's famous Knickerbockers bring a tumbling burlesque show to Scranton. The troupe highlights charming girls, music, costumes, and stage stunts with notable performers Emma Krause Nelile Seymour Margaret Roma Alene La Rue Eatelle Wille and Burke Brothers plus M. S. Whallon and John Willa. A new program features nightly bouts between Mike Leonard and a local fighter, with strong audience interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roble
Autocrat of 1897 Exchange Over Wheel Incident
A bicycle-riding prisoner argues with the judge as he claims vengeance for a broken wheel. Wheeler Guikitivi defends the act saying the man deserved it for riding over him. The exchange reflects a curt, humorous confrontation recorded as a slice of historical wit.
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Wheeler Guikitivi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coates
Burlesque Company
O'Neill
Life Insurance Clearing Company
Jonas Long
Lillinery
Paris
New York
Edward Long
Wilkes-Barre
Jonas Long’s
Sawtelle Company
Mme. Jonauschek
Ligrel Wreatha Wers
Frankfort
Vienna
Germany
Edmond Collier
Joseph Whiting
Paul Kester
Hoya
George Richards
Eugene Canfield
Bilas
Sam Miumber
Mink
Bingo Jones
Hoyt
Deacon Tidd
Martin Tripp
Lyceum Theater
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Conrad
Tiller & Stetson
Agency
Lacka. Ave
Hercules
Warren-Ehret Company
Ehret
Washington Avenue
The
Knickerbockers
Peon Ave
New Mexico Railway and Coal Co
Clarence D. Simpson
Thomas Ford
J. W. Bollensack
Rudolph T. Bio
Abe Benjamin
Harmo
Girard
W. Lowrey
Charles B. Eddy
J. Arthur Eddy
Thomas H. Watkins
Harry P. Simpson
Simpson & Watkins
Moosic Powder Co
Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Co
1St National Bank
People’s Bank
N. Y. & Queen Co
R. R. Co
Strong, Harmon & Matthewson
N. Y
J. S. Lowrey & Co
Eddy
Eddy Brothers
Denver
Col. Simpson & Watkins
Diamond Drill Contractor
A. H. Christy
J. H Peck
H. J. Anderson
J. B. Russell
A. A. Sterling C
W. Laycock
E. W. Mulliga
A. A. Bryden
L. Watson
R. A. Jadwin
Third National Bank
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Co
N. Washington Ave
Anthracite Savings Bank
Second National Bank
Miners’ Savings Bank
First National Bank
Carbondale
Simpson & Watkins, Board of Trade Building
Pape
Penene
DR. Shimberg
Gos
Spruce Street
Fancy Rockaways
East Rivers
Maurice River Coves
Mill Ponds
AL Pierce, Penn Ave Market
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