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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1899

Page

2

Kenny Will Not Be Tried This Term

Kenny Kenney will not face trial this term in Pell township for the murder of his wife on July 4. Judge Archbald delays proceedings to allow defense witnesses and continuance requests, with Daniel O Leary and others seeking more time as hearings continue.

Kenny Carbondale Archbald Daniel O'Leary Coleman John F. Kenney Pell Township M. A. McGinskey Jones Toounens Arehland

Robberies and burglaries lead to prison sentences in district cases

The article reports multiple recent arraignments and verdicts. defendants include May 2 robberies near Wernuton and Green Ridge with weapons. sentences range from fines to five years. Other men, such as James Celean, receive five year terms for snatching a satchel and burglary convictions.

Prisoners Plead Guilty Before Judge Archbold

A group of defendants pleaded guilty yesterday before Judge Archbold and received sentences. William Lewie admitted striking the prosecutor but denied using a stone and faced fines and costs. he is wanted in Wiskee-Barre for larceny and to be taken there on release. William Parvie, a former bartender at American House Carbondale, confessed to stealing three boxes of dlara and was fined $19 plus 60 days in jail, with costs. John Gillespie of South Scranton admitted stealing a keg of beer and drew 30 days’ jail and a fine. John Gilroy alias John Dolan pleaded guilty to stealing three umbrellas and was fined $1 and 30 days in jail. John Furly confessed to stealing two brass rods and an oil cup, claimed intoxication, and received a small fine and costs. Charlie H Moon pleaded guilty to bicycle theft and drunkenness, remanded for sentencing. A Bleinbaugh admitted stealing chickens and drew 30 days in jail plus a fine. John McHale of Olyphant confessed stabbing a boy and received six months in jail and a fine. John Cummings of North Scranton pleaded drunkenness as excuse for taking $18 from John Brady’s house and was given a sentence.

Archbold William Lewie W. T. Robinson Kelly's Patch Wiskee- Barre William Parvie Carbondale John Gillespie South Scranton Lackawanna Brewing Company John Gilroy John Dolan Imperial Hotel John Furly Lackawanna Vard Charlies H. Moon John Howey Oise Benedict A. Bleinbaugh J. F. Lavon John McHale Olyphant George J. Lewis John Cummings North Scranton John Brady

County Jail Term and Fine Imposed

A court sentenced the defendant to three months in the county jail and fined $1. The ruling reflects a misdemeanor offense with the small monetary penalty noted.

Theft Trial Over $45 Cash Stolen From Harris

George Reese faces trial for the alleged theft of 45 dollars from Wilver Harris. The two men shared a West Scranton house and it is claimed that while Harris was away, Foows entered and took 48 dollars from Harris trunk. Court adjourned without all Commonwealth witnesses offered.

George Reese Wilver Harris Scranton Harri Harris PF. fLaughrin Fo OW. Giuneter Pellefonte Anslat Joel

Defendants Hear Robbery Allegation in Carbondale Case

District attorney reports William Hunt, robbed by defendants, is in Carbondale hospital unable to testify. Hunt allegedly was robbed after a night on Peckville’s Pure Row, found injured and near death hours later. Continuation to next term granted as Michael Kearney posts bail.

Michael Kearney John Mackey William Hunt Carbondale Hospital Utta Hunt Peckville Dilower Michiel Kearney Mary Wiley Porame

Suit Seeks Correct Deed Latent Mistake In Academy Street Lot

Turboard H Williams sues Colvin Washburn estate through attorney John T Edwards to correct a 1866 deed related to a lot on Academy Street once Orchard Street. The complaint claims Washburn's clerk erred, tying the deed to the north side of Washburn Street, not the intended lot.

Equity Turboard H. Wiliams John T. Edwards Arguinet Catherine Oartright Eleanor Owens Frank Washurn Dene Dougie William John Washburn Colvin Washburn Calvin Washburn Academy Street Orchard Street

Widow Sues Met Life Over Life Policy on Mark Keepon

Kate Keegan files suit against Metropolitan Life Insurance seeking 800 policy benefits for the life of the late Mark Keepon. The complaint claims Met Life refused to provide witnesses for the death and failed to pay the policy amount.

Kate Keegan Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Mark Keepon Vosburg & Dawson Comming Hanks

Grace P Hunter Seeks Divorce From Clinton Hunter

Mrs Grace P Hunter of Chinchilla began proceedings through Vonburge and Dawson to obtain a divorce from Clinton Hunter. They married May 24 1888 and separated Jan 25 1901. She alleges cruel treatment and lack of support.

Grace P. Hunter Chinchilla Vonburge & Dawson Clinton Hunter

Courts Settle Delays and Trials in County Sessions

Samuel Cramer posts bail of 900 with David Ro Morgan as surety. A case between Minnie Webber and John Webber and others is set for common pleas court. Judgment is sought against Margaret Kennedy in Mason and Snowden v Kennedy. Road reports in Madison Carbondale are confirmed. Scott Township road viewers reports are nisi confirmed. Hearing in the equity suit New York Ontario and Western railroad v Northwest Coal Company is continued to November 6 1890. Constable election ballots in Fieldh ward preserved. Hearing in Lehigh Valley Coat Company v Pennsylvania and New York Canal and Railroad Company postponed to October 14 189? due to notice. The company seeks land under eminent domain.

Samuel Cramer David Ro Morgan Minnie Webber John Webber Common Pleas Court Mason Scott Comemissioner Thayer Lehigh Valley Coat Company John T. Everhart Pennsylvania and New York Canal and Railroad Company

New York Ship Building Company Incorporation

The New York Ship Building company incorporated in Trenton New Jersey with authorized capital of 7200000 to construct vessels. Capital is to be paid in equally by five founders: Henry C. Morse George L. Brown William G. Randle Charles F. Hall and William Wilmington Cronay all listed as investors from Woodbury Chester and FB.

Trenton N. J New York Ship Building Company Buw News Henry C. Morse George L. Brown Woodbury William G. Randle Chester Charles F. Hall William Wilmington Cronay

Coal Shipment Fight Over Rail Line Plans at Mount Pleasant

Union operators seek to move Mount Pleasant coal via New York Ontario and Western after Jan 1. DL&W blocks conveyor construction over tracks prompting a bill in equity to curb interference and allow progress. September output and mine resumption also noted.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Weevwrn Mount Pleasant West Scranton Lackawanna Company Mount Pleasant Company New York, Ontario and Western Company Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Colllery New York Ontario and Western Cros Marin Uno Delaware Tle Mount Pleasant Coal Company Equity Lackawanna An Western Equity Court

Coal Mines Resume Full Operation in Delaware Valley

The Delaware Lackawanna and Western reports high coal demand with all collieries running full time. Hyde Park shaft resumed after two months idle and Sloan and Continental repairs proceed to enable quick re opens, promising many jobs and a bright winter outlook with stronger shipments to tidewater.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Comming Hyde Park Sloan Continental Tidewater Lackawanna

Miners Mass Meeting Aims To Organize Workers

A mass meeting of miners will be held at South Main avenue this evening to form a permanent unorganized workers organization. Benjamin James, district organizer of the United Mine Workers of America, will speak and other workers will attend. A circular invites all mine workers to attend and discuss collective questions. The report notes Nantico ke strikers and Luzerne county contributions. A large turnout is expected.

South Main Avenue Benjamin James Nited Mine Workers’ Union of America Nanticoke Luzerne County

Anthracite Production Sees Strong September Output

Official estimates put September anthracite production at 4 340 000 tons. Year to date through September totals approach 3 590 400 tons with a full year outlook above 48 000 000 tons. Shipments in 1897 reached 1 697 906 tons while earlier years show higher totals. authorities expect near 50 000 000 tons for the year and note prices are remunerative and steady for the first time since 1892.

Prosperity in Salvador Amid Debt Payment and Public Works

Dr Rafael Zaldivar Salvadoran minister to Mexico reports from San Francisco that after General Regalado's election the country entered a new era of prosperity. The national debt is being paid rapidly and many public works have begun. The people are content and no domestic discord is feared.

San Francisco Rafael Zaldivar Salvador Mexico Central America Simon Asboleda Legation Zaldivar Balvador General Regaldo

Mirror of Fashion Sets New Style in Coats and Suits

A fairy tale mirror inspires a wardrobe spell where every reflected image becomes beautiful. Ready to wear costumes transform changing fashions with graceful coats, elaborate jackets, and tailor-made suits. The collection claims to epitomize elegance across all styles.

Golf Capes Parade: Styles From Paris to New York

The notice highlights hundreds of golf capes in varied styles and colors. Paris and Berlin contribute. New York supplies most, with heavy Scotch rugs, double faced cheviot, and Montagnac order fabrics. Capes are broad, cozy, fringed or hooded with diverse features.

Paris Berlin New York

Special Sale Prices At Davidow Bros For Silver Items

Special sale now at Davidow Bros offering Diamond Rings Gold Rings and Ladies watches at deeply reduced prices. Spoons Butter Knives and Pickle Forks sold at one-fourth original value. Three hundred Ladies Solid Silver Rings offered at low price with many silver and nickel watches reduced.

Elgin Movement Rogers Brow Rogers Bros Elgin Davidow Bros

Carpet Deals Hit New Low Prices This Season

We offer better inducements to the carpet buyer this season. Paying less for your carpets than we ask is getting thread bare spots and dissatisfaction that you do not bargain for. Everything in Wilton Axminster Velvet Brussels Savonnerie Ingrain.

Wilton Axminster Velvet Brussels Savonerrie Ingrain

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