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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1896
Page
5
A Mars native proclaims a new sun brightness comparing it to countless stars. An old astronomer counters that it is merely Earth made radiant by The Suburban Electric Light, deeming the glow familiar yet enhanced.
Local notes record the Jackson Street Baptist Sunday school picnic at Laurel Hill Park and several meetings including the Ridge Prohibition group in the Evangelical church annex and the Central Prohibition League at Attorney W. O. Lathrop’s office. Mayor Malley and fire department committees convene to review the Franklin Maglie company investigation while the Lawrence band plans a clam bake at Lincoln Park and seeks new uniforms. Building committees review Architect Devis plan for the Third Ward memorial building No 24, Mike Gasen faces court for threats, and marriage licenses are issued to several couples. A Nicholson area funeral and Green Tree WCTU officers are listed, along with Saint Peter and Paul Orthodox Benevolent Society charter application led by Taylor and Lewis.
Editor L nyett reports from Harrisburg that candidate Bryan will tour the region, arriving in the city on September 23 after a Philadelphia speech on the 22nd. State Chairman Garman confirms the plan with possible stops in Pottsville, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton, though timing may shift.
Judge Archinid refuses appeal for Matthias Sutka as Alderman Millar’s fine for Polish church riot stands. Sutka released on bail. Miss Bessie Dean to resume music studies in Scranton. Local ads note music store offerings and a local assignee sale at 205 Wyoming Avenue.
A mass convention in the Academy of Music nominated a full Prohibition ticket for county offices and legislative districts. Rev. J. Hogan spoke, H. M. Walton elected permanent chairman, and Hockenberry of Carbondale named for Congress.
In a county convention a Prohibition platform denounces liquor as social cancer and urges its destruction. Speakers attack both major parties for corruption while praising Joshua Levering and Mole Johnson and urging voters to embrace prohibition over tariffs and free coinage.
Hon. John G. Wooley of Chicago opened a Prohibition gathering at the Academy of Music with a stirring first gun. Rev. W. G. Watkins of the North End introduced him as he praised Prohibition principles and spoke of a Christian nation with nine five percent of votes favoring liquor.
The Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania division of the Luther League of America met yesterday at St Mark’s Lutheran Church Wilkes-Barre. Officers were elected and a new constitution approved. Delegates from seven of ten societies attended the session with reports on treasury and past conventions, and plans for future events including a Chicago conference in October.
John Brooks, described as a colored boy who boards with Mrs. James Hepps on South Washington Avenue, was arrested yesterday for stealing over five from a toy bank belonging to the boarding house. He admitted the crime at arraignment before Alderman Millar, restored the money, and his friends settled the costs, securing his release. The notice also describes high school entry procedures including certificates, preliminary exams on September 15, and consultative hours with Principal George W. Phillips at 401 Commonwealth Building.
Grand jury convenes Monday at 10 am in city hall common council chamber charged by Judge Edwards. Equity court may use Federal room. courthouse ready by October end. Over 500 transcripts expected. two murder cases noted though offenders at large. Proposals due next Tuesday noon for sale of 295000 bonds.
Inquiries about the bonds have kept Clerk Wagner busy, showing confidence in Lackawanna county credit as investors express desire to bid on the issue.
Immense crowds filled the Leader dry goods store as a fire sale began yesterday. Fifty clerks plus staff managed the rush with sections opened and rear exit routes in use. The sale continues today. The School of Art and Design at 633 Madison avenue will reopen September 14 with Miss Worthington as principal.
An advertisement highlights Strictly Fancy Elgin Creamery Butter and Choicest Light and Very Lean Bacon per cent. The copy markets dairy and pork products with emphasis on quality and price.
An old advertisement promises McGarrah's Insect Powder in 26 and 10 cent boxes. The copy notes the product was never sold in bull and urges readers to take no other.
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