Nine Killed by Gas Explosion Near Scranton
Special report from Scranton dated March 20 recounts a gas explosion that killed nine people and injured others. Two buildings were destroyed, several more damaged, and the body of a young girl found away from the scene. The dead include Mia Cavalla and family members aged from three to twenty, with neighbors Summa and Symms also named among the victims.
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Journal Scranton
Mia
John Cavalla
Rene Cavalla
Lucy Cavalla
Lizzie Cavalla
Dominick Cavalla
William Cavalla
Vilo Summa
Prank Symms
Mamie Summa
Uttle
Duffy and Co Move to New Footwear Store
Duffy and Co begin moving today from West Main Street to the new premises in the Barlow building on South Canter, today and tomorrow. Two loads head to the South Center street quarters this evening with the rest to follow, as the firm shifts its stock to the remodeled Center Street site. The new interior is described as neat with a fresh front and novel display, aimed to attract footwear shoppers.
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Barlow
Canter
Atreet
Small Blaze Triggers Fire Department Response
A small fire reported this afternoon near Grove Attest prompted a fire department response. The blaze appeared in a residence on EMAL Street associated with H. M. Chid Betel, with sparks not causing structural damage as frame work remained intact. Fire crews contained the incident with no injuries reported.
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E. M. Chidester
Grove Street
Department
Grove
Blaine Bn Lai Ney
H. M. Chid Betel
Emal Street
Booth Center Street Hill
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Kind Friends and Neighbors
The note thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and funeral of the writer's brother. It also thanks the Epworth League for flowers and mentions appreciation for support during a time of loss.
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Singere Tuaoke
Epworth League
Arthur McCray
Antis Hire Detectives Ties in Franklin Case
Franklin Pa March 1 detectives employed by Antis have been investigating Salus the Franklin and Oil City retail minor dealers for weeks. The detectives worked for Lamparance workers from both towns and evidence will form the basis of hearings to begin in court Wednesday morning. Prohibitionists knew of the detectives movements and surveillance, aiming to win favor with drinkers to entrap them in bars. Evidence to be presented soon.
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Franklin
Oil City
Ninor
Ben
Pranklin
Ac Ton
Telegraphers Threaten Walkout Over Union Grievances
Pennsylvania system operators and 15 000 members of the Order of Telegraphers threaten a strike after the discharge of J T Edwards and two other operators. The dispute centers on union recognition by Pennsylvanian rail lines and plans to meet within a fortnight to discuss action.
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Pennsylvania
Order of
Railway
JT. N. Edwards
Pennaylyanla
Westport
Wiei Edwards
PennsyWanit Gry
HolWarde
Anthe
O. Rl
Erie Man Drank Acid After Imagined Woes
Keele Pay Man described as deranged drank acid at his home and died within half an hour. Neighbors noted recent quarrel with wife Alberk. Fire captain and doctor rushed to aid but the man succumbed. Authorities say the troubles appeared imaginary and his mind temporarily unbalanced.
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Keele
Alberk
Holleweld
Olson Kitts
Engine House
Twenty-sixth
Capt
Schweltier
Pol
Buny
Ferrozone Tonic Promises Strength and Vitality
A vintage health ad touts Ferrozone as a quick fix for nerves and fatigue. It claims the tonic strengthens blood and body, boosting energy for long work and stress. Available in 600 boxes at Thoman Downey's.
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Nouk
Thoman Downey
Homes Wanted for Children in Humane Society Ad
Humane Society seeks homes for three orphans, Zen twelve, Agle nine, and an eight month old baby girl. Children described as healthy and promising, with contact through Mrs. DeWitt Drasken. Passion Play coming to town, theater Friday month 29, highlighting the greatest red picture in the world Father’s fund painted Passion Play.
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Humane Society
Homses
Zen
Agle
Elrl
DeWitt Drasken
Lome
Interview With John M. Andrews From Jamestown Journal
John M. Andrews, jailed in Brio Pa. for murder, speaks of preferred Warren County jail conditions. He requests a new trial, claims better living quarters and food, and criticizes prior treatment. The interview notes his optimism for acquittal and outlines daily routine and meals.
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Jamestown Journal
John M. Andrews
Brio Pa
Hmite Amann
Warren
Anidrhwe
Vietion
Warret County
von Vietion
Tara
Erie
Andrews
Ice dynamited at Sheffield jam explosion report
In Sheffields Pa March 165 an ice jam burst under Bridge near Austin HM. Flood waters rose into Shaw House cellar as extract works slowed by debris. Workers attempted dynamite blasts. initial shot failed but a second larger charge finally released enough water to ease the jam.
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Shetties
Lee Jan
Austin
Shaw House
Noah Johnson
Carmens Minstrels Here Tonight at Library Theater
Mingo Harker of the Library Theater announced a special attendance opening night for Carmens Lady Minstrels. The show at the theater will feature a regular vaudeville act, with popular prices and a expected large audience this evening.
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Mingo Harker
Library Theater
Iin
Peanut Butter Poisoning Afflicts Wells Family
Five members of the Wells family at Reynoldsville on Pike Street are ill from ptomaine poisoning after consuming peanut butter. Dr. F. Nolan attends them and believes most will recover. A peanut butter jar was handed to a doctor for analysis. new jars were later purchased and consumed by Wells and the children. The illness began shortly after eating the butter with several family members affected in quick succession.
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Gynun Wells
Reynoldavilie
Pike
F. Nolan
Wells
Nolan
Franklin bill passes Senate funds public building plan
The Senate approved a bill allocating about $125,000 for a Franklin public building project after trimming the base cost by $25,000 and reducing the purchase grounds to $15,000. Supporters argued the plan would provide needed space and facilities, while critics questioned the funding and site specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Senate
Socesa
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Corry Evening Journal
Traction Building
Center St
Corry
Ald
Colegraye
Ealier
Gea
Pontuice A Corry
Duirnay AnyanTaiye
Ssornhiyo Wieire Kenerflon Saminday
New York
ANG Chiccaco Wanches
University of Katsis
The
New York Herald
Scranton
Duffy & CO
Royal
Antis
South Erie
Sheffield
Carmen’s Minstrels
Reynoldaville
Farlinn
Portlan
Ny. P. Amon & Go
Amon & Go
Steinbloch
Sam Jacobson & Company
ONE Price Clothiers
Ecoons, & Spencer, Props
Ream’s Grocery
First Avenue
Barlow Hwide. Co
Finn A. E. Vulon
R. G. Firay
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