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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1896

Page

7

Two 12-year-olds before Alderman on theft charge

Two boys aged about 12 were brought before Alderman John yesterday on a charge of attempt at larceny after crawling through a coal window at the Clarke building on South Main. Samuel York investigated the cellar and found one youth in an empty barrel. the other hid among barrel staves. They were discharged after four hours in the police station, with one likely to be sent to a reform school.

John Clarke South Main Avenue Samuel York York Tom Evans

Council Passes Paving Ordinance on Third Reading

At Saturday evening’s meeting the council voted to pave Jackson Ninth and Robinson streets with Belgian block despite a petition from property owners between Main and Chestnut favoring asphalt. A meeting of affected property owners is set for 7 o’clock this evening to seek an injunction if any variation occurs. Four year old Walter Dunn wandered from Pine Brook and was found near the Dodge breaker by a crowd of boys. Police care for the child and later return him to his mother after the absent parent’s call.

Select Council Jackson Ninth Robinson Streets Main Chestnut Randolph Dunes Walter Dunn Pine Brook John Grifiths Filmore Avenue

Remains of William F. M. Reese Interred in Hyde Park

The late William F. M. Reese was laid to rest Saturday at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery after requiem services at St. Patrick's Church. Rev Father Whelan delivered the sermon as branches of Catholic Mutual Benefit Association attended. Pallbearers from Benevolent Association Pine Brook fund and Hyde Park fund represented the deceased.

William FM. Reese Hyde Park St. Patrick's Church Father Whelan Catholic Mutual Benefit Association John I. Lunney John J. McDermott The Benevolent Association John M. Powell Thomas G. Beddoe Pine Brook Fund D. W. Moser Harry Thomas Hyde Park Fund Patrick Whelan St. Peter's Cathedral James Whelan Lawrence Hyde Park Cemetery Martin May Peter Alerrick William Shea Michael Ryan John Langan

Democrats Nominate Murphy In Ninth Ward Caucus

Attorney John J. Murphy was nominated by Democrats of the Nineteenth ward. Peter Allbach fought well with 22 supporters but Murphy secured 13% of votes. Election day is Tuesday June 2.

John J. Murphy Common Council Peter Allbach Murphy Spraks Amprose Herz William Carr Donnelly’s Beech Street George Wirth Matt Scranton Athletic Club Mr. Murphy

Ladies Aid Schedule at Mrs Russell's Residence

The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church will hold a supper at Mrs C P Russell’s residence on North Blakely street Wednesday evening. Miss Julia Bishop of Fifth street was thrown from her bicycle by a horse in Scranton Saturday afternoon and suffered bruises to face and hand. Eliza J Smith widow of Isaac U T Smith died at her home on Riges street Saturday at age 17 leaving five children. Funeral at 2 oclock from the house with services in the Methodist Episcopal church at 2 30. Clinton Bryden of North Blakely street spent Sunday in West Pittston. Daniel Powell will break ground today on North Blakely street for a new residence. Miss Clara Conger of Mill City called on friends Saturday. A new Erie and Wyoming Valley timetable goes into effect today.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Church C. P. Russell Blakely Street Julia Bishop Fifth Street Eliza J Isaac UT. Smith Riges Street Charlotte Swingle Miasea Jennie Maud M. Smith Frank A Allen FP Stephen A Clinton Bryden North Blakely Street West Pittston Daniel Powell Clara Conger Mill City Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad

Providence Doings: Fatal Mine Accident and town News

James Clark of West Market Street fatally injured at the Von Storch mines after being struck by descending empty cars. Charles Sullivan and John Duggan injured in a top coal fall at Marvine shaft. Turpentine ingestion nearly harms Wright McDonald Jr. and others suffer paralysis or injuries. Town notices cover arrests for disorderly conduct, liquor league meeting, and local visits.

James Clark West Market Street von Storch Clark Dre. Sullivan Lackey Charles Sullivan John Duggan Marvine Sullivan Puqtan

Letters From The People Audience Opinions Published

Letters from readers express opinions of individuals from their homes. The Tribune notes it cannot be held responsible for the views printed.

Thia Headin the Tribune

Tribune Editor Urges Street Repair On Washington Avenue

The Tribune notes poor condition of mashavement on Washington Avenue from street to Electric Avenue. It cites Trinidad Land asphalt laid by Scranton Trinidad Asphalt Paving Company and praises the Trinidad Lake asphalt pavements as well maintained with no repairs in five years. George P. Grimm signs as superintendent in Scranton with date May 33.

the Tribune Washington Avenue Electric Avenue Scranton Trinidad Asphalt Paving Company Trinidad Land Asphalt Trinidad Lake Nne Barber Asphalt_ Paving Company George P. Grimm Scranton

Cyclone lifts Kansas house then drops it back

A cyclone near Topeka wrecked Farmer Jansen’s house lifting it 200 feet and returning it 100 yards away before it landed on its foundation. Mrs Jansen and her daughter died of injuries while four other family members escaped with minor injuries. A schoolhouse roof was blown away leaving no injuries.

Topeka Kan Wabaunsee County Janeen Jansen Cill West Union

Globe Trotting Teen Starts World Tour on Five Thousand Bet

Raymond Wood, 17, of Anderson Indiana, begins a two year world trip in June funded by a $5,000 bet from A H Melton of Schofield Bolt and H J Bleum. The prodigy plans to travel to San Francisco Yokohama Suez London and New York and earn the stake in English speaking nations. He already has advertising contracts and speaks several languages.

Anderson Ind Raymond Wood A. H. Melton Schofield Bolt Company H. J. Bleum Wood San Francisco Yokohama Suez London New York

Markets and Stocks Rise On Hints of Gold Standard Alignment

New York May 24 stock market shows strength and broader participation with renewed bull activity. Leads include Sugar, Manhattan, and St Paul as prices climb amid rumors that leading Republican candidates align with the gold standard. General Electric advances on a Westinghouse deal, while rail shares gain and speculative trading ends firmer.

New York Manhattan St. Paul Manattan General Electric Westinghouse Company William Linn Ale Lend & Clo A. P. Campbell Bpruce Street

Fell Beneath Wheels of Laurel Hill Car Injury

Stephen Simon a 14 year old Greek laborer at Lackawanna Iron and Steel was badly injured on Lackawanna avenue opposite Lorenz's drug store while alighting from a Laurel Hill car. He was carried into Lorenz's and later to Lackawanna hospital after Dr Gunster treated him. Dr Hanchard found no broken bones.

Patrick O'Hara James McDonough Oticer Hoss Mr. O'Fiora John Staples Stephen Simon South Washington Avenue Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company Lackawanna Avenue Lorenz Laurel Hill FP. F. Gunster Lackawanna Hospital Hanchard

Reduced Rail Fares to Republican National Convention

Pennsylvania Railroad offers collision tickets to St Louis for the June convention with return by June 21. Tickets valid June 12 to 15, single round trip fare. Inquiries for rates sleeping car accommodations and schedules available at nearest ticket agent.

St. Louis Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Sages at the Academy and Kennedy Players Close Engagements

The Sages at the Academy ended a most entertaining run with a marvelous exhibition in this city. They have never been surpassed in their line. At Frothingham the Kennedy players also closed their engagement with performances both afternoon and evening.

Sages Academy Frothingham Kennedy Players

Voodoo Doctor Arrested Over Poison Deaths in Arkansas

In Little Rock on May 24 Henry Walker a colored voodoo doctor was arrested on the lower end of Jefferson county. He has been administering herbs to the sick for three months and at least six patients died from poisoning.

Little Rock Ark Henry Walker Jefferson County Walker

Castoria Through Generations Ad Campaign

An archival advertisement proclaims Castoria as a cure and comfort across generations. It recalls a child’s illness and a mother’s remedy, suggesting trust in the product for both infant care and later family use.

Philadelphia Market Report Reveals Steady Prices Across Meats Dairy

The Philadelphia market shows slow sale of beef and hog products with steady or unchanged quotes. Beef city family barrels and assorted cuts, pork and lard values hold firm while butter cheese and eggs stay quiet amid mixed regional notes.

Philadelphia May City Titaatts Tuba Maate Delaware Maryland

Market Report Buffalo New Jersey May Livestock Prices

Fragmented OCR summaries cattle and sheep prices with mixed lots and references to lambs and prime stock. Store shelves and market terms appear garbled but indicate price points around two dollars per head and notes on quality categories and sale readiness.

Buffalo N. J

Wheat and corn market notes from Toledo May report

Wheat receipts reach iw bushels with 60 400 bushels shipped and steady No 2 red cash and May at 694c July and other months quoted. Corn receipts 124 bushels and 1 600 bushels shipped with dull No 2 mixed July at W4c September and other terms listed. Oil market quotes show 1 10 the sole rate. National Transit tun shipments 4 098 barrels.

Toledo Ol City Buckere Rimater Credit Baliners

No-To-Bae Promotes Cure for Tobacco Habit

A promotional piece using a dramatic tale of Minnie McCorkle and her brother to warn against cigarettes. It extols No-To-Bae as a guaranteed cure, claiming 900,000 people cured and offering free samples and a booklet from The Sterling Remedy Co. with addresses in New York or Chicago.

la Porte Ind McCorkle Huffalo Sterling Remedy Co New York Chicago

Scranton Board of Trade Exchange Quotations

Quotations from the Scranton Board of Trade reflect activities on the New York Produce Market. Flour shows dull values and unchanged firmness. Wheat market remains steady amid trading, with price movements muted and market letters citing stable demand.

Scranton Board of Trade Exchange New York

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