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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1898
Page
7
The Wilke-Darto Record can be had in Scrinton at the new stands of M. Meinhart, 119 Wyonleg avenue, Blac, Luckawanni avenue.
Obscure public notices and local items appear, including condo scheduling remarks and a list of marriage licenses granted to couples such as Michael Budnar and Maury Novik mok, John Teles and Victoria Obers, Conrlen Bowder and others. The text mentions legal actions in Holmwood Shoe Co case and garnishee proceedings with Judge Edwards overseeing.
Catherine Whitcox Wil leads a YMCA musical program tonight featuring choruses, quartets, solos and duets by pupils Susie Blood and many others. Local accompanist Trainin to aid. event promised as one of the best yet. May 2 at 8 o'clock from Peoria Avenue.
Attorneys Newcomb Burne and M Donald advised on possible arrests in a case against M J Kelley supporters for alleged 1900s vote fraud. They planned to seek quashing a complaint by arguing new court rules requiring sworn affidavits from multiple petition elements. The scene centered on Langster Kelley contest returns amid widespread alleged Nee gnal votes.
Lehigh Valley Coal company plans to reopen the Sugarloaf colliery near Hagieton after about fourteen years. A group including Caleb Williams and Thomas J. Williams recently explored the mine, noting it once employed around 400 workers and produced about 60 tons daily.
Dennis O Donnell of Wither Tatre was committed to the county jail for fighting at a Central Park picnic last night. Con Sieble Woelkers arrested him and locked him in the central station. In police court Alderman Husson questioned the arrest and the defendant offered a cryptic reply before being committed.
Charlee Brikh faced a late evening confrontation near Tone Avenue after a warrant visit to a saloon. A woman at a table says Brikh was roughed and tossed into an alley by bartenders who denied provocation. A man named AMP doubts the tale and Brikh owes about 70 dollars.
Mrs June Finley wife of P B Finley died yesterday morning at 4 o clock at the Hotel Terrace after a serious illness. She is survived by her husband and daughter Mrs Henry Adan of Armonis. Mr Winky visiting his daughter was advised of the death and both are en route to Beranion. The funeral will be Monday morning at eleven from Avenue B chapel.
The Scranton ruling No 064 of the Fraternal Mystic circle held at Raub's hall discussed supporting bullage members in U S Volunteer service. Provisions for dues and provisions while in service were debated and endorsed if the member remains worthy. Three members of the circle serve as volunteers for Uncle Sam.
Judge Edwardes denied the motion to quash the bill of particulars in the Laniestat-Kelley election contest. An exception was granted to the order allowing another argument, likely Monday, as attorneys prepared affidavits and signatures from Wade McEvans Suthard Wert and Willard Perry asserting voting legality in the November election. Senator Molinald indicated further filings would follow Monday.
Charles J. Zang arrested before Alderman Mil k for taking beer bottles marked with his stamp. Christina Spillan’s premises yielded four of Zang’s bottles and several of Davitt’s Dinfiore. Zang claimed no concern for losses, noting daily bottle losses from his establishment averaged $4.50 since January. He blamed junk dealers who buy bottles at half price for shipment to distant towns. Zang recalled a Latimer moment when he stopped a bottling wagon and bought two bottles—which happened to be his own.
Tense mood at Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co. Lebanon plant as workers walk out over higher pay. Sheriff calls in twelve deputies to guard the Bird Coleman and North Cornwall furnaces amid disquiet and potential escalation. If disorder worsens, more troops may be summoned.
In Madrid on May 2 the Senate debated similar items as the Reina Maria Cristina voyage. Officials argued that American actions contradict international law while privateering was questioned. The minister for foreign affairs declined further discussion, and the president halted the session before a vote.
Benjamin C. Young of Stewartstown shot Tra Reed, killing him soon after Reed threatened to kill Young and his family. Reed had confronted Young over custody and violence toward his wife and child. The scene occurred Sunday night as Reed attempted to force entry. Young fired first, ending Reed's attack. The town store will close until Tuesday morning following the death.
A petition with about fifty signatures and many notable backers asks Scranton City Council to strike amendments from the Lackawanna Telephone ordinance and to require underground conduits. The protest seeks fair franchise terms and urges safeguards against preferential rights for one company. The petition calls for public hearing and committee review.
At sundown last evening Jewish festival of Pentecost began and will continue until sundown today. The observance centers on the giving of the law and the feast in the synagogue and home communities.
A religious service schedule for the Children of Israel notes a 7:50 PM gathering at the Linden Street temple and a 2 PM confirmation session the next morning. Confirmations are set for Huby Channan Sadie Corin Bettie M Cattroft Isabelly Weinberg FPanny Morrison Florence Kline Caroline Lassewa Edwin N Moses Florence Nye Sadie Posner Tdi Kook Lew J. Shwehopt Helen C. Wormser May Potter.
The institute advertises treatment for nervous disorders wasting diseases and all conditions peculiar to both sexes. It promises three months free trial for catarrh bronchitis throat lung troubles and claims cures for cancers tumors ruptures and skin blemishes. Office hours are daily from 9 am to 1 pm and 2 to 5 pm with Sunday hours listed.
The Common Pleas Court opens a three week term with Judges Archbald and Christer presiding first week. The grand jury plans a final return tomorrow. The Archbald murder case involving Martin Renny was heard. shoplifting charges against two women were reviewed. William Welcker identified stolen items from his Fashion store and filed a warrant.
An organization formed by Church of the Holy Cross members plans a July 4 picnic in Laurel Hill Park. McNally chairs. Wiliam McDonoweh is secretary. Father O'Donnell superintendent. Rov. J. 4. Loughran general manager. Advisory committee includes William A. Grady and others. various committees and booth captains named with parish volunteers listed.
Archbold resident Conrad Vernon remains jailed as legal wrangling unfolds. Warrant actions across Squires Gildea McCafferty and Deweher involve extortion, false representations, and unpaid costs from prior cases. Vernon, described as a hard working carrier, faces further court scrutiny and potential further warrants.
W H Campbell advertising manager for Jonas Longs Sons sent multiple ad proofs to Charles F Jones editor of Printers Dik. Printers Ink commends the typography layout and press work citing a Sergt on Tribune ad and Tribune papers as fine examples and credits Lamis S Conner, the Tribune star, for his capability with other merchants.
Surveyors pace routes in Monroe County for a new rail spur to New York City. Local coal operators back the project but argue current shipping rates for anthracite via the canal are too high, hindering individual mines in the Senet area.
The Supreme Court affirms Judge Morrison's ruling in Dens more et al v Erie, holding bicycles are vehicles and entitled to street use like horses carriages. City ordinance taxing bicycles is struck down as unconstitutional in favor of reasonable police regulations for public safety.
A German produced comedy The Private Secretary by the Liederkranz Dramatic Section played to a crowded Music Hall last night. The cast included Mission Graf Purén Helt Schimpland State Meigen Haberstroh Weiss Widindiver Roos Kermann Bronger Vietor Weasel Roth. Conynehann Post of Wilkes-Barre urged delegates to support the department encampment in Wilkes-Barre next year.
The thirty times annual commencement of Mabienberg College at Mentown will be held from June 18. The ceremony announces millinery parlors and mid-summer activities at 116 Washington Avenue.
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