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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1897
Page
5
Local notes detail a town board meeting, claims of tax and street work, and a court session. Reports include bankruptments, parole denials, marriages, and a noisy crowd outside the mayor’s office. The piece names several residents and officials and cites upcoming ward meetings and tax revisions.
A chaotic midday scene on a Wyoming street led to a request for police intervention as a woman allegedly attacked a family member and was restrained by bystanders. Officers arrived, used firm words, and prepared for a formal hearing scheduled for the next morning.
The Republican caucus of seleet council met to nominate candidates for city offices including selectman and council seats. Talks covered amended ordinances and delays due to a hospital stay of a key member, with no clear winner as candidates for president and clerk remain unsettled.
The new furniture store opened with about seven thousand attendees filling the building as crowds toured the extensive showrooms. Visitors viewed furniture and household items across departments including Hookerdom rocking chairs, kitchen utensils, draperies, and carpets while a chaperone guided tours and a live display of wares drew praise from proprietors.
The Scranton Gas and Water Company and Hyde Park Gas and Water Company announce a reduced gas price effective after April 1. Price drops to $1.05 per thousand cubic feet with discounts of five percent on bills under $45, ten percent on bills under $25, and a rewards incentive for payments made by the 20th of the month.
A fragment notes a shop or display described as artistic hate and bonnets tied to April events. It mentions M. A. Friedlander & Co at 08 Spruce Street opposite Court House, in Elland.
A note indicates events Thursday Friday and Saturday at a new location 206 Adania Ave opposite Court House Square.
Dr Keller to remove on April 1 to 4h Wyoming avenue carrying Tuberose Bulbs and items from Tillinghast's Seed Store Arcade Scranton. removal of office for Dr B S F L Longstreet on April 4 from 200 to 400 Wyoming avenue. opening event at Baxe's Millinery 144 N Main Ave with Thursday and Friday April activities and Pabet's Milwaukee Beer at Luhmann's Spruce Street.
The article covers Anna Dickinson detailing alleged abuse leading to her confinement in an insane asylum and the events around her arrest. It describes courtroom testimonies, examinations, and Dickinson’s remarks as she testifies about mistreatment and the reactions of observers and attorneys during the proceedings.
A chaotic account describes a supposed ghost sighting linked to Joseph Giles Paneily at a three story hotel corner near Lugetige and Seventyth. locals including Dunkin Chought and Thomas Carroll recount a mix of visions, alcohol, and alleged interviews with the spirits as reporters pursue the tale.
An aged business, long established for twenty two years, invites continued patronage from customers for dowels fonts and all sorts of sundries and decorations. Operates as Pobroan & Bre in Scranton under names Tinwit Geritas Evergreen 4.00 Tahesh The Land Store.
A chaotic court transcript notes Mir Dickinson appearing in an asylum case and detailing a Republican committee contract for her work at 125 a night plus expenses. It discusses employment terms, compensation if Morrison wins, and protections against press bias, with references to the Motvoyliin Opera house and a New York Tribune dispute.
Vague text fragments mention months dates and places including June and Ventura. The readable lines reference people and an address in Euckiwenna Avenue, with scattered words suggesting a legal or public notice nature.
Steam floating and Plimbing. PP. & M. T. Howley, 221 Wyoming ave, Sh0 XN Wiite invelopes for i7e. at Ee. Btore, 522 lack', ave, Tallor made fall suits and overcoats, latest styles, John Ross, 307 Spruce Street.
Dr cL FL WH of the clinic unveils a new electric tooth device for treatment. It promises painless procedures by filling and eating away decay with a powered apparatus. The exhibit features a porcelain front cape, tenth tooth with gold crowns, and a developing dental invention touted as modern for the era.
Opening of artistic hats and bonnets announced for Thursday and Friday April 1st. MM A Prididnder & Co advertise Spring millinery at the Corner opposite Court House with a display of new bonnets and hats.
Dr BP Longstreet will remove from office and residence on April 1, moving from 400 to 409 Wyoming Avenue. The notice records his impending resignation and change of address within the same property vicinity.
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