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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1897

Page

4

First Reading Passes on Criminal Libel Bill in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg May 24. Session devoted to first and second readings with bills on insurance committee appointment, road funding, and a dog killing law. Governor to appoint nine lawmakers for insurance, 10,000 report copies ordered, Brooke reception planned for Thursday evening, and attorney general opinion on Indian lands notes judicial limits.

Harrisburg Senvice Grady House Senate Futte Treasury Auditor General Hamilton Mises J. J. Baker Media Delaware County George A. Kemper Akron Lancaster County W. J. T. Allen James EB. Clark Philadelphia Joel A. Gates White Township Cambria County Kyser Keyser Creasy Columbia Fis McCormick John O'Ball Indiana City Chidsey Northampton Joan K. Brooke Brooke Pennsylvania Commonwealth Han General Assembly of General Assembly Pennnsylvania Recese Thureday

Chicken saves a man after snakebite in Chestnut Hills

Nathan Ample, a well known Chestnut Hills farmer in Pottstown, was bitten on the hand by a copperhead. He cut the throat of a chicken and held his finger in the wound. the poison passed into the chicken, which died, leaving the neck black. Ample suffered no further trouble from the bite.

Pottstown Nathan Ample Chestnut Hills Mr. Amole

Heirs Seek $33 Million Fortune Left by German Merchant

In Williamsport on May 24 a Pennsylvania lawyer hired by the Brosius heirs failed to locate records of a $33 million fortune left by Henry Grosius a wealthy German wine merchant and physician. Judge Brice of Louisiana had claimed to have found the discovery while in Germany.

Williamsport Brosius Germany Henry Grosius Judge Brice Louisiana

Heirs from Pennsylvania Aim to Reclaim German Legacy

Five original heirs including Jacob Broalus of Hancock and his brother Joseph and the late Mrs. Margaret Enemington’s mother lived in Pennsylvania. Descendants remain in the area. William Albert of Hagerstown plans to move to Germany to establish residence and pursue the fortune.

Germany Pennsylvania Jacob Broalus Hancock Joseph Margaret Enemington William Albert Hageratown

Bishop McCabe Criticizes Arbitration Treaty Vote

In Pittsburg on May 24 Bishop C C McCabe of the Methodist Episcopal Church condemns congress for failing to adopt the arbitration treaty. He urges the U S to set a peaceful example and says Chauncey Depew misrepresents national sentiment toward England. He notes he wrote Lord Salisbury to protest Depew's remarks.

Pittsburg C. C. McCabe MacCabe Methodist Episcopal Church Bishon McCabe Congress Chauncey M. Depew United States England Lord Salisbury Depew

Log-chain defense as two burglars lope away near Corry

Erie May 24. James Davids chased two chicken thieves, Frank and George Goodwell, into a scuffle after they fired at him. Davids struck one with a log chain, knocking the revolver away, as the pair fled. Police pursued, and both men were captured today at Union City and held for hearing. Frank received hospital treatment after examination by physicians.

Erie James Davids Corry City Limite Frank George Goodwell Mr. Davids Goodwells Union City Corry Goodwell Frank Goodwell City Hospital

Donilavitz Suffers Skull Fracture in Wyoming Fight

Dominick Donilavitz, 21, was hospitalized in Pittston with a severe skull fracture after a Sunday night assault at a Wyoming boarding house. A three inch wound required skull removal of damaged bone. He accuses his boarding boss John Urawits of striking him with an axe. no arrest yet.

Pittston Dominick Donilavitz Pittston Hospital Wyoming John Urawits

Railroad wreck near Heidelberg colliery injures none

A Lehigh Valley railroad accident near the Heidleberg colliery in Pittston at about 7 30 PM involved engine No 68 colliding with a trip of empty cars on the north mountain cut off. Little damage resulted and no injuries were reported.

Pittston Lehigh Valley Railroad North Mountain Heidleberg

Dr Agnew’s Cure for the Heart Featured in Rescue Claim

A testimonial claims Dr. Agnew’s Cure for the Heart relieves chest pains and breathlessness within minutes. The speaker, Mr. John Jamieson of Tara Ontario, says a few bottles cured him and it saved his life, with Matthews Bros selling the product.

Dr. Agnew John Jamieson Tara Matthews Bros

Club to receive ten complete uniforms via vote

The club with the most votes will win ten full uniforms including shirt, pants, cap, belt and stockings ordered from C. M. Florey of 2 Wyoming Avenue. Votes restricted to clubs in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, Susquehanna, Monroe, Bradford and Wyoming counties. Winner announced Saturday June 2. Ballots to Sporting Editor The Tribune. Time is short. Begin now.

C. M. Florey Sporting Goons Wyoming Avenue Lackawanna Lugerne Wayne Susquehanna Monroe Bradford Wyoming the Tribune

Amateur Ball Notes Spur Local Games and Challenges

Local clubs issue May 20 to May 30 challenges on Hospital grounds and various city venues. Teams include Sliders, Edisons, Nay Aug jrs, Creecent, Nonpareils, Plungers, Diamonds, Anthracites, Blue Bells, Lillies, James Boys, West Side Sliders, Violeta, Modocks, and more seeking games with age limits and specific ground times.

Sliders A. Tropp Edisons Brownz, Jr The Tribune James Bryden Creecent Sunsets Archbald J. F. Weir Nonpareils Priceburg Green Ridge Stars Moyes Beore Nonpareila Walla Wahs Hickorys Minookas Actives Plungers West Side Diamonds South Side Anthracites Blue Bells Taylor Rosebuds T. J. Burke Violeta Lillies Archbsald Vissers Mike Troy John Stengieln Modocks Naegele Brothers Renchler Crag and Wylander Madocks Unknowns the Tribune August Mitty C. Roth A. Lang W. H. Harris Balla Head Dunmore Walnut Street Bellevue E. Carroll Halpin Mc. Cann Corcoran McGuire Huddy Gammon's Hill Wert Jones W. Edwards Hughes G. Robertson J. Thomas A. Roberta F. Date Pleavers Feld G. Neeen B. Jones Rosettes Cedar Avenue Volunteers Petersburg Alder Street Bhool J. Rader Sailors Little Mines Braner Crystal Bave

Sliders to Meet West Side on Hospital Grounds Thursday

West Side plans a 2 p.m. Thursday game against the Sliders on their ground with captain James Duffey and manager Miller Surrity. The Columbias offer a return game on May 26 at 4 p.m. on Hospital grounds, with T Bradberry as manager.

West Side Sliders James Duffey Miller Surrity Columbias T. Bradberry

Wife Had Found Another

Heenan pletedar. Kindy Zura returns from abroad to find his wife with boarding house tenant Mike Krishe. Warrants issued for both, a clash ensues at North Front Street boarding house as officers force entry. Krishe and Mrs Zura are taken to the station in custody.

Reading North Front Street Kindy Zura Mike Krishe Seider Zura Krivhe

J C Delaney for the Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds

J C Delaney announces candidacy for the Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds and Buildings seeking public office. The notice names his bid and outlines election context and aims for city facilities and maintenance oversight.

Office OF the Board OF Commissioners OF Public Grounds and Buildings J.C. Delaney The Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds and Buildings

Desirable Certificates Offered for Perserverance Club Plot

Investor seeks sale of a desirable lot on Robinson Street through IN'S REAL ESTATE AGENCY. Includes a lot on Clay Avenue with a house for rent at 618 N Washington and another at 601 Quincy Avenue. Owner is leaving the city. applications via J. Lange, 429 Lackawanna Avenue.

Perserverance Club Tribune Ofice Ear Washington Avenue Quincy Ave

Pierce Retires From Penn Avenue Room 1

Fragmentary text notes Fred H. Pierce and mentions Penn Avenue and a retirement context. Unclear details limit concrete facts about date, organization, or individuals.

Fred H. Pierce TELIA Penn Avenue Gentle Tien Golly

Australian swimmer Cavill drowns in Stockton bath

Charles Cavill, Australian swimming champion, attempted to beat his underwater record in Jackson’s baths Stockton. After seven minutes under water he collapsed and drowned despite over an hour of resuscitation by friends and doctors. Water supply from natural source noted.

Stockton Cal Charles Ca+i Cif Jackson Cavill

Algae Wells and Mr Je Believed Gas Caused Death

Examination shows the lungs free from water, indicating gas accumulation rather than drowning in the tub. The notice attributes the death to gas buildup as the belief of the deceased's associate, Algae Wells.

Pacific Cable in Hawaii Accepts British Concession

Private letters from Honolulu indicate the Dole government will grant the Firstish company a concession to land the ocean cable. Hawaii grows weary of U S indifference and adopts British proposals. The Pell van sails from Sydney to Fenning Island and the Wildswan surveys routes near the island for the landing site.

Hawaii San Francisco Honolulu Rpuy Dole United States Pellvan Sydney Fenning Island Wildswan

Help Wanted Advertisements From Scranton Area

Classified help wanted notices from various firms and individuals across Pennsylvania and nearby areas include agents solicitors general agents and canvassers in multiple cities, with positions ranging from sales to household work and personal services. Several postings request permanent or seasonal roles with weekly pay, travel allowances, and contact addresses for M. H. Tylen Co. Glen Brothers Sugden Adams Avenue Scranton Pa and other firms in Chicago and Naperville.

Scranton Snyder Holida Rade U. K Anyder & CO Cincinnati Perupation Tioula Endeal Stn Mango Chemical Company John Street New York Aleo Adams Avenue

Book Binding Good at Scranton Tribune Bindery

The Scranton Tribune Bindery in Tribune Building offers neat durable book binding services for orders left with the shop.

Scranton Tribune Bindery Tribune Building

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