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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1897

Page

3

Fraudulent naturalization papers alleged in Philadelphia

Three men including John A. Merrick and his father Richard Merrick, both clerks in City and U S offices, and Eugene Lindsey, a city prothonotary clerk, faced a hearing before Commissioner Edmunds on charges of issuing bogus naturalization certificates. They were held on $5,000 bail pending court, with evidence suggesting a three to four year pattern of wholesale fraud. Witnesses described a saloon back room as a makeshift court where fake documents bearing fake seals were produced and sold for 12 to 17 dollars each.

Philadelphia John A. Merrick Bells Richard M. Merrick Sane E Eugene Lindsey United States Edmunds Hock Naturalization Merrick Mwhegal Lindsey Witners Udee' Merrick Bell J. F. Haslen Europe

Norristown hearing looms in DeKalb murder case

District Attorney Strassburger subpoenas multiple witnesses for Friday’s hearing into Elizabeth K. DeKalb amid claims of evidence and a possible confession. DeKalb’s attorney bars visitors as she remains silent. Clemmer seen near the crime scene with her. In Trenton, the veiled woman in the Kaiser murder is identified as Laura Kaufman, a former Rothschild & Co shirt factory employee, though associates doubt involvement.

Norristown Strassburger Elizabeth K. DeKalb Emma P. Kaiser James B. Holland Charles D. Kaiser, Jr Commonwealth Miss DeKalb James A. Clemmer J. P. Hale Jenkins Bickel Trenton N. J Kaiser Anid Rothschild & Co Laura Kaufman Kalser

Lehigh Valley Railroad To Launch Through Tourist Car Service

The Lehigh Valley Railroad announces a through tourist car service starting November 17 from Philadelphia and Pennsylvania and New York to California and Colorado points. The route travels via Niagara Falls the St. Clair tunnel the Royal Gorge the Grand Canyon the Rocky Mountains East Lake City Ogden and the Sierra Nevada to California cities.

Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Railroad Company California Colorado Pennsylvania New York State America Niagara Falls St. Clair Tunnel Royal Gorge Grand Canon Rocky Mountains East Lake City Great Lake Ogden Sierra Nevadas

Atlantic League Delays Further Meetings After Adjournment

Philadelphia officials report the Atlantic League adjourned yesterday and will reconvene in the spring. President Barrow said no further formal delegate sessions will occur until the regular meeting, noting that remaining city delegates see no current necessity for continued talks.

Philadelphia Atlantic Baseball League Barrow

Atlantic League Petition to N B A Seeks Draft Rule Change

The Class A leagues Eastern Western and Atlantic present to the National Board of Arbitration a petition seeking modification of drafting rules. President Barrow indicated Atlantic league players earned $150 monthly and the maximum salary limit was $1,500 per club each month. Philadelphia remains Atlantic league headquarters with Allentown shifting for Philadelphia Athletic games.

Reneuo National Board of Arbitration Barrow Salarion Philadelphia Allentown Philadelphia Athletic Errowit

National Grange Meet in Warrisbure to Confer Sixth Degree Flora

The National Grange meets in Morrisburg November 9 in the Supreme court chamber to conduct a secret session led by Agsinraint Secretary of Agriculture Brigham. Fifty percent delegates and sixteen officers attend as the sixth degree Flora is conferred tomorrow evening and the seventh Assembly of Komter Thursday. Delegates plan visits to Gettysburg battlefield and key remarks are expected from Governor Hastings and Harrisburg officials.

Warrisbure Morrisburg National Grange Supreme Court Agsinraint Brigham Cebt Komter Gettysburg State Grange Harrisburg Opera House State National Opera House Hastings Patterson Harrisburg National Granges

Cigar Maker Aims at Father in Law Family Tragedy

Philadelphia reports a cigar maker Charles Gerbach on Norris Street near Fourth attempted to shoot his father in law Frederick Fritz and Fritz's son Joseph, then killed himself. Fritz and son were bottlers and wealthy. elder wounded, younger severely, in Fritz home after a dispute over business. Hospitalized at Episcopal, both victims survived his self-inflicted shot.

Philadelphia Charles Gerbach Norris Street Fourth Frederick Fritz Joeenh North Fourth Street Episcopal Hospital Friis Frite Frita

Pennsylvania Pensions Reported For November State Pensions

Novembers list shows original pensions for Amos C. McChutchen Murrassville Westmoreland and others along with restorations increments for William H. Oates Loyaback and several others and widows including Annie Leydig Emma D Biehl Lucanna Handwork Frances Leonard Lydia Thompson Susan Price and Mary J. Ross across multiple counties and towns. more names appear for deceased and living beneficiaries in Schuylkill Luzerne Lycoming Crawford and other counties.

Washington Pennsylvania Amos C. McChutchen Murrassville Westmoreland Adam Treh St. Nicholas Schuylkill Jacob Nagel Freeland Luzerne Aaron Handwork Slatedile Dlehleh Lewis W. Jerns Sailors Erle Daniel Biehl Loyaback Lycoming William H. Oates Linesville Crawford Morris Carlisle Redman's Mills Ailesony William McCollum Danville William Easton Elizabeth Allegheny William Hergen Franklintown York William J. Brown Crete Indiana Jacob M. Ashamee Lewlebore William Stewart Welleboro Relesue Rufus PP. Johnson Fallston Beaver Annie Leydig Straub Bedford Emma D. Biehl Lovalsock Lucanna R Slatedale Lebeh Frances Leonard Troy Bradford Lydia Thompson Towanda Susan Price Roaring Springs Blair Mary J. Ross Shepherdstown Cumberland Agnes Haney Marietta

Philadelphia gas company charters protested in Harrisburg

Secretary of the Commonwealth Martin heard arguments on protests against granting charters to the Gas Works Company and other gas firms in Philadelphia. Equitable Gas Light Company leads the protest, holding an exclusive Philadelphia charter. Attorneys A Careen Stamm and J J White represented the protesters. Silas W Petit and J Dunkin represented the applicants.

Harrisburg Martin Gas Works Company Philadelphia Equitablelllminating Gas Light Company A. Careen Stamm J. J. White Silas W. Petit J. Dunkin

Murder plea change in Duryea case sparks ten year sentence

Andrew Jevinsky of Wilkes Barre Nev withdrew a guilty plea for the murder of Charles Melesky in Duryea and entered a not guilty plea. Judge Bennett ruled the crime as second degree murder and the prisoner was sentenced to ten years in the Eastern penitentiary.

Wilkes-Barre Nev Andrew Jeviensky Charles Melesky Duryea Bennett Eastern Penitentiary

Accidental Shooting Wounds Two in Pennsylvania Rabbit Hunt

While running for rabbits at Sunbeam today John Eberly's gun discharged wounding his son Joseph in the thigh and David Burkholder in the abdomen, probably fatally. Burkholder is married.

Chambersburg Sunbeam John Eberly Joseph David Burkholder Burkholder

Wyoming and Pond Creek Rail Road charter issued

Harrisburg November 9 a state department charter grants the Wyoming and Pond Creek Rail Road Company capitalized at 60000 to build a line from Sandy Run Junction to White with A J Lathrop of Pittsburg named president

Harrisburg State Department Wyoming and Pond Creek Sandy Run Junction White A. J. Lathrop Pittston

Postmaster Appointments Noted for Hokendauqua Area

Hokendauqua resident John F. Ullager among fourth-class postmasters appointed today. Announcement lists his hometown Hokendauqua Pennsylvania and date November 2.

Washington John F. Ullager Hokendauqua

State Snap Shots Judge Stewart Presiding in Franklin County

Judge John Stewart of Franklin county presides for Judge Mc Swope in the Adama county quarter Hipelons. At age 14, Mrs Margaret Meloy of Tamauqua is prostrated with phrallels, stricken last week while out for a walk. A furniture factory is being erected on the grounds of the St Francis Industrial school at Ed dington to provide employment for the institution's boys.

John Stewart Franklin County McSwope Adama County Hipelons Mra Margaret Meloy Tamauqua St. Francis Industrial School Eddington

Tribune Want Ads Cost One Cent Per Word

A historical Tribune note announces that want ads cost only one cent per word, promoting affordable classified listings. The item emphasizes the low rate as a business-friendly feature and highlights the practicality for readers seeking to buy or sell goods.

Tribune

Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy Promoted for Womb Displacement

An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to treat displacement of the womb and related symptoms. It claims to strengthen ligaments, warns against artificial supports, and offers free expert advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. The letter from Mrs. Ewa Panguaox of Alanson Michigan praises the remedy after doctors reportedly failed.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia EB. Pinkham

Deliberations of the Ball Magnates in 1887 National League

The Philadelphia meeting weighed player grievances as the World League board approved a two year class A league service rule for draft eligibility. A loan clause to minor leagues was recommended, and several player transfer deals and salary disputes were discussed with several trades rumored among Philadelphia, St Louis, and Pittsburgh clubs.

Philadephia National League Walue Young Washington Boston National Board of Arbitration John T. Brush League Philadelphia McVey Fox Athletic Atlantic League Gallagher Reading Richmond Clements Grady New York St. Louis Monte Cross Douglass Donohue von der Ahe Taylor Nish Lovecross Board of Arbitration Board of Directors National Baseball League Pontal Western Union Company

Their Silver Wedding in Hitchner Home

Last evening guests gathered at the Hitchner residence on Luzerne Avenue to honor the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Joseph C Hitchner. Rev Arthur offered congratulations and read a letter from Dr B D Thomas. music by local performers. many gifts in silver and cut glass. out of town friends listed from Wilkes Barre Scranton Honesdale Lackawanna Exeter Montrose and Bridgeton N J.

Joseph C. Hitchner Luserne Avenue Pitteton Gazette Elis C. F. Sutherland Mra A. Li. Davenport O. 8. Parker J. L. Stearns C. M. Austin Wilken- Barre J. N. Rice Scranter John Samnson Bethany H.A. Woodhouse Honesdale Isaac Woodhouse Rose Woodhouse Elk Lake Calvin Perrin Luzerne KE. Drake Jennie Lackawanna WW. H. Jackson Calverton Anna Lewis Exeter J. W. Mott H. D. Jones Montrose J. L. Morgan Binghamton William Clark New York City G. H. Leeds Bridgeton N. J

Wanted Help Wanted Ads From Early City Notice

Classified ads solicit workers and agents with brief, halting phrases. Listings include linemen for a power company, a well known man to solicit stock, and two energetic representatives. Locations include Chicago and New York.

Edward C, Fish & CO Borden Hiock Chicago

Lattimer Case Trials Set as Sheriff and Deputy Face Court

Wilkes-Barre Record notes the Lattimer case trials for Sheriff Martin and deputy to begin next Monday. The piece urges that the proceedings will draw great interest as they may set a statewide precedent on deputy use and crowd control during civil unrest. It also touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and Hood's Pills for indigestion.

Wilkes-Barre Martin Whettler Lattimer Lehirk

Local Classified Notices and Missed Items

A scattered classified page lists rentals and sales including six room rentals on North Fifth Street to James Br. Watson or A. J. Dean at 204 N Washington Ave. A Stradivarius violin from 1715 offered by J Meek at 417 Tihst. A gear sale and lost items follow including a silver cup, a black and tan hound, and a missing pocket book between Kressler Court and Spruce Street with rewards offered.

North Fifth Street James BR. Watson National Hank A. J. Dean Washington Avenue

Hair chains for Christmas gifts at Eva AM Lewye

Exclusive styles in hair chains offered at 8490 Lackawanna Avenue Lewye. The advertisement promotes one cent word and custom prade options for holiday gifts with various hair chain designs.

Eva AM Het Lackawanna Avenue Lewye

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