Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Scranton Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1895

Page

2

The Tribune Opens Wilkes-Barre Office Branch

The Tribune installs a new office at No 3 percent Lanning Building Public Square Wilkes-Barre to boost circulation in Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns The plan includes a complete Luzerne county news department and aims to deliver northeastern Pennsylvania news three to five hours earlier than Philadelphia and New York outlets.

Tribune Lanning Public Square Wilkes-Barre Luzerne County Wyoming Valley Pennsylvania Philadelphia New York

Dentals Adjourn At Reading Convention Read and Adopted

The Lebanon Valley and Susquehanna Dental associations closed their convention with praise for the papers read by Professor G. W. Klump. Officers were elected led by President C. T. Menker and Vice President F. L. Hollister. New members joined the fraternity, and resolutions thanked leaders and staff while inviting the next meeting to Lebanon. The sessions highlighted clinics and the electric oven as a notable instrument.

Lebanon Valley Susquehanna Dental Assolution G. W. Klump PD. DP. S Williamsport Lon Drs. Beck Gerhart Uty Burke Lebanon Neilie Carr Wilkes-Barre W. S. Kelly R. A. Savage Sunbury F. A. Coney Doylestown Philadelphia E. P. Kremer D. D.S D. D F. J Hollister J. C. Hertz Easton Hazleton C. T. Merker

Arrest of George Kraft Sparks Outrage in Chan Case

The arrest of George Kraft, a Chan clerk, as an accomplice to S. S. Chan in misappropriating funds sent to Europe was condemned. Kraft, initially held for 1000, was discharged after evidence failed. A letter from Chan to Kraft suggested Chan used the money, while witnesses listed victims from Whisky Hill: Fritsch, Sensalk, Fikasko, and Dzinma, amid Chan’s failed attempts to raise funds in Germany.

George Kraft Hill S. S. Chan Kraft Chan Europe Alderman Ford Berlin Germany Hungary Austria Peter Fritsch Wilke Sensalk Lukae Fikasko Vasyl Dzinma Whisky Hill

Letter From Police Denies Interference In Prostitution Suppression

Wilkes-Barre police certify they were never instructed by the police committee or city council to interfere with prosecutions of illegal houses of ill fame and drinking. The letter lists officers and names connected to the department and city.

Wilkes-Barre Drake John Corcogan Anthony ‘Reber Gallagher John Bore T. Ww John Schmidt Patrick Nolan Anthony Dakes W. Kh James Hall Conroy John

Letter list names figures amid a rent question dispute

A letter notes that several individuals including W. Jones Tom McGrath George Riester and others do not meet the mayor's charge. It alleges the police, per their committee's instructions, refused to file charges against bawdy houses and other dens of vice and immorality, avoiding the rent question.

W. Jones Thomas McGrath George Riester William Thomas T. J. Hradshaw W. D. Wood BK. G. Zoller F. J. Wood M. F. Comstock W. H. Schuber Joseph, Nesbitt

Lackawanna Will Not Surrender Territory, County Seeks Debt

The Lackawanna county dispute centers on a land division and a $40,000 debt allocation tied to the Lumiere debt. Officials argue whether the boundary lines extend to the county seat, Wilkes-Barre, amid questions of how the act defines the county seat. The attorney general’s recent opinion on the term offers one interpretation, but Lackawanna insists no territory will be ceded.

Lackawanna County Camelot Lavkawoonn News- Denker Wilkes-Kurte Soreuila Luserne Commissionera Wilkes-Barre Lackawanna

Decoration Day Parade by Grand Army of the Republic

The Grand Army of the Republic Conyngham Post No 97 invites Ninth Regiment, city police, and allied societies to join a Memorial Day parade. Meet at Memorial hall South Main Street at 2 PM. participants to notify chairman Charles H Hall of their position in line. Conyngham Post also meets Sunday at 7 PM in full uniform for divine services at Central Methodist Episcopal Church led by J W Webb. all members urged to join in Decoration Day activities.

Ga.rl WA Conynghan Post Grand Army of the Republic Ninth Regiment Memorial Hall South Main Street Loiaa Charles H. Hall Co Heath Conygartham Post Bylacopal Church Hey J. W. Webb Conyngham Post

Looks Like Persecution In City Building Case

President Harvey acts to impede a new building at Nubile Square and South Mals Street by Mr Marks. An injunction blocked erection, later dissolved. An old ordinance required plan changes. Yesterday the president halted excavation under the pavement for coal. Officials face criticism from impartial observers.

Persecntion Harvey City Contest Nubile Square South Mals Street Marka Marks Walla

Battalion drill awards trophy to top company

Major John Harding presented Company Ty with the trophy for highest in the recent inspection after a close race. Company F trailed by one point, with Companies H and A following. Officers Major Wallace, Colonel Price, Lt Colonel Paugh, Adjutant Sharpe, and Captains Straaberg and McKee attended.

John 8 Harding Ti Fe Wallace Flint Battalion Price Paugherty Sharpe Straaberg W. 8. Mckee

Postponed Quay County Bill Faces Possible Return

Quay County bill action delayed in Wilkes-Barre amid claims postponement could garner more votes. Legislature likely adjourns by January 4 with a vote anticipated next week.

Mayor Nichole Plans Law Reform in Laning Building

The mayor announces he will revive the practice of law and devote part of his time to that work in the Laning Building. He says the action is needed because city council demands reduce his mayoral duties and threaten the office’s income.

Nichole

Law Student Edward Hanlon to study with John M. Carr

Edward Hanlon registered as a law student yesterday after submitting the preliminary examination. The Freeland resident, two years old, will study in the offices of Attorney John M. Carr.

Edward Hanlon Mr. Hanlon Ia Freeland John M. Carr

Quay County Bill Postponed Again by Harrisburg Telegram

Representative J C Harvey telegraphed from Harrisburg that action on the Quay county bill has again been postponed. He said the bill will not be called up this week and that it is probably as dead as it ever will be.

J. C. Harvey Harrisburg Quay County Harvey

Notable visitors and local movements in the county

John Laning Jr stays at Bear Lake while building a cabin and Dr. George Morton of Freeland visits the city as Dr. Sweeney’s guest. Attorney John S. McCormick left for Hastings on a bankers trip. A large bond and stock sale of about 2,000,000 dollars headlines local finance chatter as delegates to dental and medical meetings gather, with Dr Dalherd noted among prominent speakers during a busy spell.

John Laning, Jr Bear Lake George Morton Freeland Line Boen Sweeney John 8. McCromrty Yosterday Mastings Cambri County Beckley Coxe Joseph PL Pepo Dalherd

Fragmented Local News Briefs on Crime and Accidents

A garbled collection of items notes threats from an unidentified speaker toward street wageers, a coal miner facing amputation after a leg injury, a Victoria hospital incident, clerical appointments, a Knights Templar event, a couple’s marriage, a local upholsterer, a history society convention, and a bicycle accident injuring Fred Williams. The piece reflects ongoing local concerns over public safety, infrastructure, and community events.

TUNKHANNOCK MARRIAGE AND LOCAL NOTES IN MAY FIRINGS

Local paper notes the marriage plans of Rev. Cithton B. Henry to Milas Valera at East Milford May 28, with reception at the bride’s home. Also reports a funeral, festival parade plans, property sale, residents’ health updates, and various notices including summons and business ads.

Cithton B. Henry Milas Valera Rilwarda Metharllat Episcopal Church East New Milford Henry Alderton Lou Risley Carverton Thomas Manley Triton Court House Temple Commandery Kind A. Preesman Meshopen Mira J. F. Sickler South Bethlehem Gertha Pope Paul Billings & Som Stenigroughy Lowell Duslnew College Pinehamton Riley Robliweon Forkaten Witt Furman Mechopany Philadelphia Sheri Knapp James Trooney Susquehanna County Laceyville Tle Need Jenkins Winghamton L. F. Camp

Pittston City Council Advances Key Ordinances

The Pittston common council met to read third and fourth time several ordinances. An appropriation bill was amended to 4000 dollars per ward. A police force, city hall erection, sewer extensions, and plans for Mason Street sewer were debated. Thompkine Street extension was ordered. health and other measures discussed. Adjournment set for next Thursday. Local news covers a labor ball, athletic club event, and a county basketball result.

Johns Tt Powter Tipotstraet W. M. McKing Ballroid Crete Folton Scranton Pitheon Traction Tully Atreet Cornell Ted Conesider

Local Figures and Debut Across Town in Brief

Daniel McCarty of Miner's Hill is dangerously ill in St. John. Pitzhenry of Davis Street visits friends in Maltby. Patrick Sheeran of Hyde Park visits Minooka friends yesterday. Dy Brine, a Concert company, debuted last evening in this vicinity with his electric delta and appliance. The company occupied a prominent position on a temporary platform on a spring wagon in front of McDonough's store.

Daniel McCarty Miner's Hill St. John Pitzhenry Davis Street Maltby Patrick Sheeran Hyde Park Dy Brine McDonough

Now Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the Now Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy is promoted for rapid relief of pain in the kidneys bladder back and urinary passages for both men and women. It claims to ease urination and pain almost immediately and is sold by M Harris Druggist at 15 Penn Avenue Scranton.

M. Harris Penn Avenue Scranton Pase

William Wheeler Dies Suddenly at Willow Street

William Wheeler died suddenly yesterday morning at his home on Willow Street aged 74. He is survived by his wife and two sons Frank and James. A veteran of the late war, he came to this country from London about thirty years ago and was a respected resident. The funeral will be Saturday afternoon at Lotclock and the remains will be laid to rest in Catholic Cemetery.

William Wheeler Willow Street Frank James Mrr Wheeler London England Lotclock Misa Muldoon Jermyn le the Owl Miet Miry Carbine Lackn- Want Street Mise Kathe MacNichola Beranton Dunmore Street Maud Amy Dowd Pock- Ville Bernard Morris St. Patrick’s Church Delaware and Hudson Honesdale

Death of Mary Wlynn widow of Owen Migna

Mary Wlynn widow of Owen Migna died at her South Math street home after a long illness. Born in New York City about sixty five years ago she previously lived in Carbondale before moving to the borough forty years ago. Survived by brother and four children Luke John James and Mary. Funeral Saturday at 10:30 AM with a high mass at St Thomas Church followed by Catholic cemetery interment.

Mary Wlynn Owen Migna South Math Street Boolock Bt. Thomas’ Church George Mughes Scranton Wayne Street

Castoria Refrain Through Life Stages

A fragmented rhyme traces Castoria from infancy to childhood and adulthood, noting a motherly pattern of giving Castoria at each life stage from baby to parenthood. The verse echoes a familiar product slogan style across generations.

Local Help Wanted and Rentals in Scranton Area

A jumble of classified items lists saleswomen for Diamanteed, rent opportunities on Main and Lackawanna avenues, a large four story building on Franklin, horse and carriage services for sale or exchange, cooks and hooters wanted, and a flood of professional ads. Notable entries include Jermyn and Spruce Street businesses, several doctors near Spruce Street, and a variety of attorney offices serving Scranton and surrounding towns.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dentals Lackawannea The Quay County Hii Qumy Hue Gioton New County Jane Giticura British Depot King Edward-c Porrar D & Cuz Logon Us 5 Menta Chpstin Hott STOWE ninouNta Stafford Literary Oil Fin City Ant Grand Opera House Als Hockhipe Mhl Oriek Naltia Victoria Hulia Dr. Jones Stephen'a Mint Taylor Wind Miet Broaktetone Dorr Knights Templar Weat Pittston Trinity Chitteh Wet Pitteton Tinklwanrock Abnin Font Annie Krapp Chairlow Jonas Lane Fred Williams Beint Hood Hoood Pittston Wyoming Lodge Armory Hall Willing Weir Lehigh Valley Hoss WL Moran Delaware Lackiwanna Wontern John Redding Marty Orla John Hope King Shelton South Main National Athletic Club McCanna Hall E.R. Shepherd Wheelmont Pittston Wilkestarre Dryden and Blackburn Howell Wilkes Olyphant Castoria Elo Miss Rely MD. Drewing William M. Port Ty Elmatroot Camden, N. J Warren Howard ISH & CO Horden Chicago Cowles Chauhern Stroot N.Y Direhs Adame Panto Ener Vetro Inclowdag Mango Chemical Company Nord John Street Hinde Addrem P.O Box 460 Hox I Hoston Mia Bath Vine Street Horton Commonwealth Ida Pies Street A. Cordrauk D. B Logle Sprive Jefferson Avenue Aldo Houde S. N. Callender Dime Bank Creoroo Bulge Street Pranklin Avenue Austalig CL. Griffin Franklin Avenue Tultalle Wholemily Busines Carbon & Davies West Lackawanna Avenue Thomas E. Evans Nemg Luzerne John Jermyn Wyoming Avenue W. M. Jermyn Priceburg Eerne Away Brown Goldsmith's Bazaar Adventage AD. Holland Spruce Street Soranvs Mergerean & Connell Taylorville Hydeark Providence Dickson Olyuhant Peekville Archbald Addires Teibone Esty Thia Relle Contanna Frank Leslie Oxrea Complete MOODY Adama Ave Horanton Tae Tonuka William Kelpy William Kellow Francsha Rellow Jones & Powderly Ketate Lepal Hotel Licenre John Flansery Bartley Curran Annen Apruce Street Addrem Siwation Cali Addres Railroad Ave Tribnne Lackawanna Avenue Ositign Mae Mysoll Gety Addrowa James Austin Nicholaga David Wastisas J. C. Decaneey Grovernor Ami D H. MyLon Samuel M. Jackson Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds Tuestoy A.D. Dei Executive Department Conoe J. Delaney Board of Commissioners of Public Grooms and Buildings Olyphant and Winton Street Railway Company Lakely Jas. W. Smith T. E. Williams Blakely Grand Union Tea CO Jones Bros Physicians and Surgeons G. Edgar Dean Court House Square A. J. “Connell Washington Avenue Cor Francke Vine St W. B. Allen Cc. L. Frey Wyoming Ave L. M. Gates Tod Madison Avenue John L. Wentz M. D Commonwealth Builiding Madison Ave Kay Penn Ave Republic Savings and Loan Association N. Callender Dime Bank Building Jessups & Hand Commonwealth Building W. H Patterson & Wilcox Roswell H. PA Eerhaon William A. Wilcox Alered Hand William J. Tian Wealth Cs. Hoyle Burr Building Frank TT Okell James W, Oakford Common Wealth Building Samuel W. Adgar Spruce At Watres Lackawanna Ave Uri Townsend Dine Bank CR. Pitcher Ea Byerene Boranon Comagys ee _ BR Killam Boranton J. H. Hamilton William A. Tapt North Antains Avenuie Cc Wyomin R. M. Biratton Offich School OF the Lackawanna Dhesonmnly Thomas M. Cann Walter H. Hubli Jos Kurttel Lac Ravanna Avenue Ecranton ELK Cafe N. Anable Ecranton House Victor Koch Architects Davis & von Storch E. Ll. Walter Lewis Hancock JHR Spruce St Cor. Wash. Ave Scranton, Brown & Morris Archise Say Price Seranton G. R. Clark & CO Green House North Main Avenue Ee Bauer KR. J. Bauer Hulbert Megarger Brothers Washington Ave Frank P. Brown Pailadelphia Aeain Te L. & W. RR Wilkes- Burrs D. L Fottaville Beaver Pape Fotnville EE & WV D. Ein W. R Bethlehem Reading Harrisbore Tanton Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Itheca Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara Salamanca L. & B. Junction Rollin E. Wilbur Gep Char Phila Lgnsemacher South Delaware and Hudson Railroad Air Ieine Wil New Lack- Warn Avenue Scratton Station Carbondale Farview Waymart Albany Saratoga Adirondacks Montreal Scranton State View At &M Amn Etry Onnolly & Wallace India America Connolly & Wallace Tds Shimberg Fyel V. Nre Newark Elizabeth T. P.m Reading Terminal Mauch Chunk Allentown Long Branch Ocean Grove Samh Liberty Street North River Wrinal Baldwin Gen Pasa J. H. Olnauben Del Lack Western Wreas Boston Trenton Philadelhia Washington and Way Hinghamton Oswego Mimira Corning Danaville Mount Morris Butte Weat Pineppenod Nicholson Binghamton Cortland Syracuse Cawerowee Richfield Springs A.m Ulo Ithaca Northumberland Wilker- Tarre Plymouth Bloomsburg Danville Baltimore Washington Nantico Messiman Sparta Erie and Erie Railroad Hawley Onmn Tad Au Lai Emew Pat Sundity Lanve Franklin St Weat and Angock Juhe Merce Ie Eston Parl Como Porntelle Belmont Menantt Me Uniondale Trainet Cit Carbonda White Bridg Masfield Archibald Winton Dickson Providence Park Price Scranton Are Arti Pas Ontario & Western
Search Courier

Search the Scranton Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scranton Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication