The Silent Man Waiting for January 21 Hangman
John Lutz, convicted of murdering his wife, sits in Luzerne County jail awaiting execution on January 21. He has remained silent for two years, earning the nickname The Silent Man, with guards and lawyers unable to elicit details of the crime. Despite two trials and insanity pleas, experts found him sane, and he is heavily guarded after police found a sharpened spoon in his cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lutz
Luzerne
Tle
Stone
Lutz
Death of Aged Resident Mrs James Lowe at 10 Last Night
Mrs James Lowe aged 78 died at 10 o'clock last night at the home of her daughter Mrs John Redpath on West Walnut street after a brief illness. A native of Scotland she had lived in the Lehigh region for about 50 years and was highly regarded by many. She leaves sons Alexander Philadelphia and John Mahanoy City and daughters Mrs Martin Goven Pottsville Mrs William Mc Ginty Ebervale Mrs Prank Krope Allentown Mrs John Redpath and Mrs George Sweet Freeland. Funeral arrangements not fully stated with time to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lowe
John Redpath
West Walnut Street
Lowe
Scotland
Lehigh Region
Alexander
Philadelphia
John
Mahanoy City
Martin Goven
Pottsville
William Mc»Ginty
Ebervale
Prank Krope
Allentown
George Sweet
Freeland
Wilkes-Barre Mayoral Race Narrows To Price Wright Contest
In Wilkes-Barre Republican primaries Charles Price won the nomination for mayor, defeating Oscar Smith by over 1,000 votes. Democrat Major J. Ridgway Wright has entered, with independent candidates mentioned as possible. Other nominations include Demols for controller, Jones for treasurer, and Driesbach Wells and Freyer for assessors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Charles Price
Oscar Smith
Price
Major J. Ridgway Wright
Charles W. Tammany
J. Gordon Finney
P. J. Boyle
Fred A. Demols
George Williams
Owen D. Jones
W. A. Tanfield
W. A. Driesbach
C.D. Wells
Henry Freyer
Cold Feet Case Lands Man In Jail And A Widow’s Grief
Robert Ridley was arrested in Wilkes Barre after his wife accused him of kicking her from bed for his cold feet at 3 am. Alderman Donohue jailed him for twenty days. The same issue notes the death of James Hough of Bloomingdale at 86, with funeral plans in Mahoning, and local fairs and church events at Krells Opera House and St Ann's convent in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ridley
Wilkesbarre
Donohue
Fire causes fatal burns after kerosene spill
At a Pittston home Mrs. Sigafoos poured kerosene on a kitchen fire that would not burn. The can exploded catching her clothes and injuring her. Her husband tried to help and his clothes also caught fire. Both sustained serious burns with death likely. The hose was destroyed in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sigafoos
Pittston
Poor Director Candidates Nominated at Hazleton Meeting
William OS Leib was nominated for poor director at the Republican poor district convention in Hazleton this afternoon Druin was nominated for poor auditor. Democrats meet in Hazleton tomorrow to name candidates for poor director and poor auditor. Freeland Brewing Company increases capital stock from 35000 to 380000 for extra working capital. Freeland Water Company raises capital from 42000 to 75000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William OS. Leib
Hazleton
Druin
Freeland Brewing Company
Freeland Water Company
New Officers Named by Multiple Local Organizations
Yesterday elected officers for the coming year by the Young Men’s C T A B Corps St Ann’s Parish band and the Good Wills Athletic Association named presidents and secretaries, with lists of officers including treasurers, secretaries, and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. A. B. Corps
Charles Shoviin
John Kringe
Patrick Collins
Thomas Johnson
St. Ann’s Parish
Frank McDonald
Daniel Higgins
James Quinn
P. J. Duffy
James Burts
A. P. Mayberry
John Duffy
John Callagher
John Emmet McDonald
James Bonner
Edward Mellagh
Good Wills Athletic Association
James Thompson
Edward Gallagher
Thomas Bresiin
Miss Holland Stars In The Power Behind The Throne
Miss Holland, an emotional leading lady trained at the Chicago conservatory, has risen to fame in The Power Behind the Throne after earlier triumphs in Two Little Vagrants and Diana in Paul Kauvar. Public reception has been enthusiastic, with managers granting return engagements and theatres crowded. A Tigers Athletic Club party will attend tomorrow’s Grand Theatre performance, with many local belles among the attendees. Also listed are Katie Emmett in The Waifs of New York and Vogel's Minstrels at the Grand Opera house, with Gus Cohan's company opening a three night engagement Thursday. Reserved seats for ladies are 15 cents before 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Holland
Chicago Conservatory
Hanlon
Diana
Paul Kauvar
Augustin Daly
Ada Rebun
Arna
Miss Halland
Freeland
Tigers Athletic Club
Acquilla Johnson
Kate Winters
Kate Rogan
Bid Timony
Bid Boyle
Grace McGeehan
Celia Gallagher
Mary
Susie
Maggie L. Worry
Ellie Perry
Jeannette Keenan
Maggie O'Neill
Bid McGinley
Maggie Bonner
Mamie McGeehan
Annie Bonner
Rose Higgins
Grace Gallagher
Hannah McGill
Annie McGechan
Maggie McKinley
Celia McGinley
Mamie O'Donnell
Kate Burns
Kate Brennan
Ellies McGarvey
Grace McCole
Katie Emmett
New York
And
Vogel
Grand Opera House
Gus Cohan
Marty- Makers
Rose Burke
Walnut Street
Wilkesbarre
Miss Burke
Andrew Feldman
St. Aloysius Temperance Society
Ninth Regiment
An Talpin
Lewis HW. Lentz
Mining and Mechanical Institute
Andrew Enos
Tunnel Hotel
William Gallagher
Carbon
Ridge Streets
Hugh O'Donnell
Hazleton
Tannel Hotel
John Owens
Sandy Valley
Oklahoma
Santa Fe
Jeddo
Pleasant social and charitable events listed for January
January fairs and entertainment are announced at Eckley Catholic Church Krells opera house and William Gallagher’s hotel on South Ridge street. Polish societies of Freeland plan a benefit sale for St Kasimer’s Polish Catholic church at Krell’s opera house. Tickets cost 25 cents and a joint hall event for Citizens Hose Company and Fourth Ward Fire Company is slated at Krell’s opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckley Catholic Church
Loyal Castle
M. G
Krell
Opera House
Bear
William Gallagher
South Ridge Street
Fourth Ward Fire Company
Howwe
AdemisTun
Overcoats and garments headline Freeland shop sale
Overcoats in demand defy Jack Frost with complete size range and unmatched quality at Birkbeck Brick Freeland Pa. One year guarantee with every garment. Also advertising underwear shoes neckwear and Little Men’s Clothing. Local lawyers offices and services listed with addresses and days.
Footwear Store Expands Selections for All Ages
The store promotes a wide range of men women and children's footwear with a spacious showroom. It boasts the best lines in the county and promises perfect fits for all sizes and affordable prices inviting customers to visit before purchasing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Helowich sWearell
Refowich
T. Gampbell
Currys
Dry Goods
Depierro - Bros. Cahe
Gibson, Dougherty
Kaufer Club
Rosenbluth
Velvet
Murmin
Hennessy
Rte
Schweitzer
Wm. Wehrman
Neu Burger
Boyle
Desler
Freeland Opera House Co
Lessees
Mildred Eels
Edward C. White
Thue
Senate
Delierro
Owi
Redpath
Swartz
Freeland Cemetery
James Hough
Bloomingdale
Bucks County
St. John's Clurch
Mahoning
W. H. Strauss
Lehighton
Lansford Record
Mough
Nuremberg
Knights of the Mystic
Krell's
Kekley Catholic Church
Sisters of Mercy
St. Ann's Convent
Krell’s Opera House
Laubagh
Vienna
B. C. Lausach
Geo. H. Hartman
Centre Street
Central Hotel
Frank Burns
John McCole
Hugh Kennedy
George Conahan
James Dougherty
Manus McLaughlin
Charles Murrin
John Shovlin
Jol Meehan
Patrick McGarry
William Dugan
William McKinley
John McLaughlin
James Gallagher
James O'Neil
John Gattney
Marie Steers
Baby Beavice
Voivo
A. Oswald
Elysian
Poster Township
Kendrick
Geo. S. Wentz
LM. Vortser
Sazleton
Charles Croll
van Horn
Centre
Chestnut
M. Mathers
Samuel Salmon
Frank Siglin
Carl Houser
William Purcell
North Ridge Street
O. Bayle
Jack Frost
Philo
Birkbeck Brick
Freeland, Pa
Hal
Orson Stroh
LAW
Rooms Land 2
Birkbeck Lrick
Poun M. Carr
PostoMce
Cy oRen McLaughlin
Brennan's
Centre St. Freeland
R. J. O'Donnell
Campbell Building
White Haven
Kane Building
Postofice
Joun J. McBrearty
McMenamin Building
South Centre Street
R. N. Malby, D
Birkbeck
MES
Ss. E. Hayes
Washington Stree
Hazelton Bros
New York City
D. S. S. Hess
Kerowich
Tos. A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
Minnesota
N.W. Cor
Front Sta
Star Shoe Store
Hugh Malloy
Waulnuf Streets
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