Wilkes-Barre Tribune Opens New Branch Office
The Tribune in Wilkes-Barre opens a new branch at 2 Laning building Public Square to publish a metropolitan style paper and deliver to the public three to five hours earlier than Philadelphia and New York editions. Squire Donohue grants Nesbitt a favorable judgment prompting an appeal that could set a statewide legal precedent and spark similar lawsuits over fines by council.
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The
Tribune
Laning Building
Public Ware
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Donohue
Eckert Murder Trial Jury Deliberates After Closing Arguments
Abram Eckert’s fate rests with the jury after a packed court heard defense counsel define murder degrees and the commonwealth argue for intent. Defense cited temporary insanity and Bittenbender's threat, while the prosecutor pressed deliberation and premeditation as required for first degree murder. The jury retired for further consideration after hours of testimony and instruction.
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Abram Eckert
Eckert
Mr. Thornton
J. F. Medovern
Algo
Bittenbender
Mstrict
Fell
Jumes Woodward
Missionary Meeting Elects Officers and Reads Papers
Large turnout from Wilkes-Barre and Scranton for the annual meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Wyoming district at Nanticoke Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Sumner presided. papers on Italy and Korea were read. officers for the coming year were elected with Mrs Manly Hard as president and Mrs J Price as vice president.
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Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the
Wyoming District
Nanticoke Methodist Episcopal Church
J. B. Sumner
Nanticoke
T. M. Furey
Askam
Italy
H. B. Laclar
Franc Wall
Lfe
Jennie Taylor
Wyomint
A. W. Noble
Korea
Nesbitt’s suit over city payroll fines
Several weeks ago ex policeman Nesbitt sued the city to recover 330 dollars withheld from pay for offense. The case centers on whether the city may deduct fines from officers’ wages.
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Nesbitt
Wilkes-Barre Water Company Aids Crystal Spring Crisis
Directors meet to lend aid as Wilkes-Barre Water Company pumps river water through five connections to Crystal Spring. A 500000 gallon daily pump from Laurel Run reservoir supplies mains toward the Wack Diamond area while pipe deliveries from Emmaus and Ernst on arrive to speed reservoir completion. Water quality upstream remains poor. boil water advised.
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Wilkes Barre Company
Crystal Spring Company
Wilkes-Barre Water Company
Nichols
Laurel Run
Aut Creek
Wack Diamond
Emaus
Euston
Mill Creek
Hunteville
Miller Discharged After Hearing In Moose Post Robbery Case
Charles Miller, arrested on charges tied to the Moose post office robbery, was discharged by United States Commissioner Hahn after testifying that he was not present during the crime. Miller explained his travels with Harry Howe and Al Phillips, and the prosecution offered only that the trio were seen in Moose that day, which was deemed insufficient.
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Charles Miller
Moose Post
United States
Hahn
Miller
Harry Howe
al Phillips
Moosie
Stetler Alley Man Sentenced for Assault on Step Sister
Charles Black of Stetler alley pleaded guilty to criminal assault against his 1 year old step sister during a carriage ride. Judge Lynch imposed the full penalty, fining $500, costs of prosecution, and 15 years hard labor in the eastern penitentiary.
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Charles Black
Stetler Alley
Hie
Carrie
Lynch
Black
Eastern Penitentiary
Miner William Hughes Disappears After Payday Left Home
William Hughes a miner of Cilliside street vanished after going to draw his pay at the Pettebone shaft. A laborer says Hughes was seen Sunday night on the river bank with all his money gone. His wife Mrs Hughes is in hardship with two small children to support.
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William Hughes
Cilliside Street
Pettebone
Hughes
Miners Suffer Burns and Injuries at Alden Shaft
Frank Wimpel and John Lagrand, miners at the Alden colliery, were badly burned about the hands when gas exploded last night and were taken to the hospital. Patrick Hennessey, a car runner at the France shaft, fractured his elbow and crushed his arm in a shaft incident yesterday and was hospitalized.
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Frank Wimpel
John Lagrand
Alden
Gus
Patrick Hennessey
Dor. France
City
Salt for Damages
Lewis Kuehniski files a $20,000 suit against the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad through Attorneys John T. Lenahan and Fritz. He says he was employed by the companys timbering division when a car fell due to the railroad neglect, tearing off an arm and causing serious injuries.
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iLewis Kuehniski
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
John T. Lenahan
Fritz
Saya
New South American Kidney Cure Shown To Relieve Urinary Ailments
Relief in six hours claims the New South American Kidney Cure. The remedy promises prompt pain relief in the bladder and kidneys and aids in passing water. Sold by C. M. Harrie, printinggist, 1 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pa.
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C. M. Harrie
Pringgist
Penn Avenue
Scranton
Numerous Local Events Highlight City Activities
New annex to the Exchange hotel opens with twenty six rooms. Wertside park hosts a pigeon sweepstake next Wednesday featuring five counties crack shots. C E Douglass performs ventriloquism at Memorial church with refreshments afterward. Kingston forms a climbing club planning trips to Mount Lookout and Prospect Hook. Concordia smoker will feature a ten piece orchestra led by Wim Jam Rieg next Tuesday night. J W Hollenback plans a large block of stores on East Market Street near Kress Stationery and Lehigh Valley tracks. Sandy Griffin blocks a charity ball for personal reasons but appreciates the goodwill. Work starts on extending the United States Pipe Line from Parsona to the seaboard. The Historical Society acquires two engravings of Wilkes and Barre. Local horses enter Tunkhannock races today and tomorrow. T W O'Brien of the Electric Light Co. wed Lillian Snyder in Phillipsburg. Jersey Central railroad adds a water train between Solomon's Gap and Ashley. Election of the board done has been postponed to Tuesday.
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Exchange Hotel
Wertside Park
C. EL Douglass
Memorial Church
Kingston
Mount Lookout
Prospect Hook
Wim Jam Rieg
Concordia Smoker
East Market Street
J. W. Hollenback
Kress Stationery Company
Lehigh Valley
Sandy Griffin
United States
Parsona
Seaboard
The
Historical Society
John Wilkes
Colonel Barre
Wilkes-Barre
T. W.o'brien
Electric Light Company
Lillian Snyder
Phillipsburg
Jersey Central Railroad
Solomon's Gap
Aahley
Olney Plans Prompt Action in Waller Case
Secretary Olney returns to Washington and orders a demand on France for Waller the former consul in Madagascar. He studies the deposition and concludes the arrest and imprisonment were unjustified. A request for Waller’s release and family indemnity will be cabled in a few days.
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Washington
France
Waller
Madagascar
Rusts
Olney
Town Full of Snails Threatens Piqua Health
Health officer Hunkefer of Piqua appeals to the state board of health for action against a snail infestation that overruns homes wells and cisterns. Snails invade interiors leave trails on walls and thawrs and render water unfit as they die and decay.
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Columbus
Ohio
Hunkefer
Piqua
Twalth
Entertainers at Musto hall mark church event
The King's Daughters of the Presbyterian church plan an entertainment at Musto hall on Sept 2. Mrs. Kt. Leuse visits in Wanamie. David, the 13 month old son of Nathanke Chestnut, died Wednesday. Mrs. William Stocker of Kingston visits her mother Wednesday. Air Michael Baltush returned after visiting friends in New York. A surprise party honored Miss Mamie Switger on her twenty first birthday with guests including Mamie Cheaworth Minnie diarseh Gertrude Shoemaker and others.
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King's Daughters
The
Presbyterian Church
Musto Hall
Mamie Cheaworth
Minnie Diarseh
Gertrude Shoemaker
Thomas ‘Rhoads
Minnie Dymond
Lida McRim
Mamie Greenmfleht
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Thomas Cheaworth
Thomas Rinker
Vern DeWolf
Clinton Shoemaker
John Robinson
William Dra Vies
Ernest Dymond
Robert SuUfft
Albert Barnett
Corn Social At Miss Grace Barber Home
A corn social under the Young People’s Society of the Presbyterian church will be held Tuesday evening September 4 at Miss Grace Barber’s home. The program includes vocal and instrumental music and recollections, with refreshments to follow. Pittston Business Directory listing for Wright & Co 97 South Main street offers plumbing and a new range for sale or exchange along with household goods bought or sold.
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Grace Barber
Young People’s Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Pittston
Lass Plumbing
Wright & Co
South Main Street
Well known man seeks stock subscriptions for cigars
A well known man in every town solicits stock subscriptions for a monopoly on high grade cigars. Agents are to be paid commissions and tied to PAMD C. F. FISH & CO Chicago. Salesmen-residents wanted, familiar with local drug and grocery trade. Address references J Edward Cowles 1 Chambers Street New York.
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Te Capital Mequbined
Iepw
PAMD
C. Fish & CO
Boren Hock
Chicago
J. Edward Cowles
Chambers Street
N.Y
Healthful occupation ad seeks workers in New York
Classified notice offers paid work at Mange Chemical Company No 72 John Street New York. Advertisement promises steady earnings of 86 a day and asks readers to write for particulars without interfering with other clothes.
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Particulara
Inelowing
Mange Chemical Company
Noo
John Street
New York
Gents Wanted to Sell Cigars and Goods
Classified help ads seek active sales agents for cigars gold and silver plating and household items. Pays monthly salaries from five dollars to seventy five with commissions and expenses. Includes addresses in Chicago Michigan Baltimore New York Hoxton and Wyoming avenues.
Connolly and Wallace Dress Goods Featured in New Fabrics Season
The firm highlights a season of novel dress fabrics with a strong selection in silks and dress goods. Early ordering before price increases allows them to offer a wealth of quality materials at favorable prices, reflecting careful buying.
Retailer Chooses Quality Goods and Wide Woven Textiles
A retailer prioritizes quality and style in selections, noting generous widths and added value in Priestly's goods and similar fabrics. The emphasis remains on durable, high value textiles aimed at discerning shoppers.
Silk Department Invitation Attracts All Shoppers
An advertisement invites readers to explore the Silk Department for beauty in fabrics, promising no arguments or explanations and welcoming everyone whether they come to look or buy.
Professional Cards From Scranton Firms and Practitioners
A dense listing of professionals including Dr William A Taft dentist Laubach Surgeon Dentist Dr G Edgar Dean now at 616 Spruce St Scranton Dr Kay Penn Ave offices and services A J Connell 201 Washington Ave with residence 72 Vine St many attorneys at Commonwealth and Republican buildings J Jessup Jessup Patterson Wilcox Robt Hand etc architects and savings loan notices plus a Gipsy Queen consultation advertised at 104 Spruce St and seedmen Nurserymen Clark Co 1146 Washington Ave and 1350 North Ave listings
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Patterson & Wilcox
Attor. Reyes
Scranton
Roswell
LH. Pattierson
William A. Wilcox
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Commonwealth Building
Frank T. Okell
Coal Exchange
Scranon
Sale of assorted items and advertisements in Scranton
Public notices and classified snippets from The Tribune Scranton advertise fruit products rental terms, real estate lending, open air advertising exhibitions with stereopticon shows, Civil War relics for sale with monthly payments, and various cheap books and pamphlets. Notices reference George B. Davidson and Moody, plus several local addresses.
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Frank Lesie
Ox Areca
Additeus P . Moody
Adams Ave
Scranton
Hotel Listings and Rates Featured in City Directory
A fragmented ad listing multiple establishments including GRAND UNION TEA CO and JONES BROS Hotels and Restaurants with addresses on Lincoln Avenue and Scranton House near L. and W. depot. Proprietors ZIEGLER VICTOR KOCH and E N ANABLE appear, noting ropeat plan and American rate options.
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Grand Union Tea CO
Jones Bros
ELK Cafe
Pranklin Avenue
FP. Ziegler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Time-Tables for Central Railroad of New Jersey
Central Railroad of New Jersey schedules listing trains from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes-Barre and connections to New York Philadelphia Reading Bethlehem Easton Allentown Harrisburg and seaside resorts with express and parlor car services. Through tickets and agents' orders available. Reverend Amee Agent. 3 H Olhausen Gen Supt.
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Elizabeth
Philadelphia
Reading Terminal
New York
Mauch Chunk
Fallentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Philadelpnia
Ferminas
Red Am
Amee
H. Olhausen
Scranton
Pitteron
Wilkes. Barre
White Haven
Haelton
Pottsville
Beaver Meastow
Fottsville
FE. & W RR
A.m
D. & H. R. Rkreaux
Tunkhannock
Anda
Elmira
Ithaca
Geneva
Rockchester
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Chicago
HR. R
L&w
Pittston
West
Salamanca
L&w. RR
Pullman
Wilkes-Barre
Phlindelphia
Buffalo
Suspension Ridge
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Scranton Train Schedules and Connections Listed
The notice outlines Monday train departures from Scranton to New York Easton Philadelphia Washington and Buffalo with multiple times for express and accommodation trains. It notes connections at Buffalo and Binghamton Elmira Cortland Syracuse and Northumberland, plus intermediate stops and Pullman services. Ticket details point to H. Smith at the Scranton depot and ticket office.
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Del
Lack
Western
Scranton
New York
Easton
Trenton
Philadelphia
South
Washington and Way
Tobyhanna
Binghamton
Oswego
Elmira
Corning
Roth
Daneville
Mount Morris
Buffalo
Train Schedules Scranton to Philadelphia and New York
The note lists departure times May 12 1896 for trains from Scranton to Philadelphia and New York via D and H and D W R lines with multiple daily slots including 12.06 pm 1.20 pm 2.35 pm and 11.38 pm, mentioning connections and weights.
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Scranton
Philadelphia
New York
Trains Schedules From Scranton to Several Points
Erie and Wyoming Valley trains depart Scranton for New York and intermediate points at 7.00 p m and 7.00 a m. Trains to Honesdale Hawley and local points run at 7.00, 6 40 a m and 3 24 p m, all through trains to Honesdale. Lake Ariel service at 5 10 p m. Wilkes Barre departures at 2 a m and 45 p m.
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Ion Botan
Carbondale
Waymart
Honesdale
Albany
Beraiogs
Montreal de
Ken Barry
Pastaha
Beranton
Scranton
New York
Erie Railroad
Hawley
Lake Ariel
Wilkes-Barre
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