Trouble in Coontown and Other Vintage Negro Dialect Songs
A garbled OCR fragment lists song titles and lines with offensive racial language. It references minstrel era phrases and caricatured names such as Coontown, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Honolulu, and Darktown, noting songs like Fiery America and Queen of the Hagiline. The text appears as disjointed quotes and misread captions from a period music collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niger
Heareve
Aieorgia
America
Bourle
Louisiana
Lucy
Brin
Kentucky
Honolulu
Liu
Darktown
Lannoesen
City Notes Renmbarb al Tonight
Local items report a schedule of varied events including a council or committee meeting, a Scranton Symphony appearance, payroll notices, postponed sessions due to a death, a Bible reading, and a church gathering. Police activity mentions a bicycle arrest and a tramp roundup. The Railroad Younth Union anniversary is planned with NYC and Harrisburg speakers.
Seranade and enlistments mark varied events in town
Captain Gilman Bernal hosts a serenade at his home after a reception for railroad workers. Two men sworn into the regular army, Thana WwW Thgwood Old Porge and Thomas Mer Scranton, head to Philadelphia for outfitting then to Fort Columbus. Community notices cover employment shifts and a trial complete with bail actions as local figures face charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilman Bernal
Thomas Olman
Penneylvania Vat
Niear Thisnatey
Wis
Coltire
Wat Berapten
Glinwa
Nis
Thana
Funeral of Mrs De Lacy at St Peters Cathedral
The funeral of Mrs Jewbeth De Taoy wife of Captain PL De Lines was held yesterday from her Cap4lse avenue home. Hundreds attended including Ladies' Circle of the Grand Army of the Republic. Interment was in Cathedral cemetery with pallbearers from Wilkes Bar, Moscow, and this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathedral
M. FF. Brown
Btl Campbell
John Guinney
Wilkes-Barre
O. Bh. Vaughn
Moscow
James Casey
Dennis Hooke
M. J. Kelly
Murderous Assault In Mill Leaves Two Men Involved
Tauia Buteh of Pleasant Valley Texas is reported injured after a fellow worker named Frank struck him in a mill at Lackawanna Foundry Company near Myosie. Buteh remains alive with facial wounds including a scalp fracture and cuts to the forehead cheek and chin. Frank, who was only recently employed, fled and is believed to have disappeared. Buteh lives in Mudtown and had worked at the mills for about four months while Frank had worked there for a shorter period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tauia Buteh
Pleasant Valley
Lackawaryman Hospital
Ehlowk
Frank
Lackawannd Foiliter
Huteh
Mudtown
Gold Dust Mail Leads to Klondike Tale of Wealth
Mrs. Nelson Lopes reports receiving a large package of gold dust sent by her husband Dave Ben City Alaska. The note mentions a former Rexfort jewelry worker and plans to return to the Klondike with his wife after mining and refinery ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Soges
Hosband
Dave Ben City
Alaska
Boges
Rexfort
Jett
Klondike
Peeenshiirteen
Oesides
Sorantoo
Hia
Yiliun
City insurance policies prompt board meeting discussion
A city insurance policy meeting was called to address concerns about policy limits and coverage. The board includes the mayor and Presidents of the relevant committees, with ongoing questions about the level of insurance on city property and past overhauls.
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Mayo
Moly
Millinery Elegance At Atterson’s Store
Fragmentary item describes hats and trim items at Atterson’s millinery, 412 Lackawanna Avenue, with references to displays and fashion notes. The readable text mentions promotions and a focus on elegance in accessories and bonnet style.
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Atterson
Lackawanna Averiuy
Reeset
Eparaiouse Quintia
Todtien
Carey Day Welcomes Minooka Hero Carey Home
The Minooka community celebrates Carey Corey’s homecoming via a band at the station, cannon salutes, and a reception at St. Joseph’s hall. Carey’s father died the day the transport sailed, and Carey recalls service on the Raleigh during Manila battles before returning aboard tomorrow.
Thirty Two Candidates for Civil Service Posts
Examiners Taouis Bolwoateg W. pe Thethew and David Tenking conducted examinations for postal positions in the civil service. There were thirty two candidates from distant locations. Women composed several of the applicants and a mix of clerical and skilled labor roles were targeted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taouis Bolwoateg
W. Pe Thethew
David Tenking
Seranboy Cetater
Sewterdhiw
Civil Service
Rile
Thien
Comand
Doles
Dorks Whe Pope
TSS Eco
Eelie
Butetti Tenner
Roilway
Carbondale Duel Prompts Police Action
In Carbondale two men prepare to settle a difference with bare fists amid a tense setup. Authorities warn of potential clashes as a date and place are discussed, with names including North Scranton, Hoboken, and local figures shaping the incident.
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Noelly Carbondale
Fridwe
Mary the Prince Pala
D. Dones
North Scranton
Jnes E Whit
Hoboken
Nod
Yeaterday
Joe Motive
Jones
Ain
David Chiba
Whitright
Tuckine Diawis
Lewis Lewis Nuptials Link Mare Lewis and Samuel Lewis Jr
Miss Mare Lewis daughter of the late Colonel D D Lewis married Samuel L Lewis Jr at 9 last night at the bride’s residence. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend William C. Prits pastor of Providence Methodist Church with only relatives and close friends present. A reception and supper followed. The couple will live with the bride’s mother. Mrs Lewis is active in the Electric City Wheelmen and works as a clerk at Rice and Levy’s Wholesale Store on Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mite
Marne Lewis
North Main Avenue
DD. Lewis
Samuel L. Lewis, Jr
North Main Aver
Liew. Willham
Providence Methodist Church
Lewis
Rice & Levy
Lackawhnna Avenue
Prisoner Pain Reveals Dislocated Shoulder After Drunken Arrest
Patrolman Hart brought in a dead drunk on Lackawanna avenue. The man could not state his name and complained of severe shoulder pain. Police Surgeon Fulton found a dislocated shoulder and he was sent to Lackawanna hospital. Mayor remitted a fine after the injury was discovered.
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Birly
Hart
Lackawanna Avenue
Fulton
Lickeawanna Hospital
Thomas Kimberty
Taburer
Maly Dimyoeed
Obituary notices from a distressed mining town
The article reports multiple obituaries and funeral notices for residents connected to Dunmore and surrounding areas. It mentions C. J. Wordworth and the Pollkery Engineer company, the death of Mrs Wordworth, and services for Allen W. Corey, with details on burial at Cyhthwic cemetery and St. Patrick's church service. Additional lines note survivors, social affiliations, and geographic ties to New York, Ohio, and local trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Wi
Corey
Western Mytall Aid Society
Caachine
Bilas Margares
Emulove
Clirkerie
Rachel Corey
St. Patrick's Chorch Surdioy
Died Notices From Beranion and Setlenten Area
Obituaries published for April with multiple deaths listed. Names include Lyron and Decker among others. Services announced at local churches and funeral details noted for residents on Main Bow Sumner Avenue and South Grant Avenue. Interment locations include Cathedral Cemetery with varying service times.
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LYRON
Setlenten
Byron
CORNY
Dik
Beranion
Amel HM Decker
AL Ki
Eworeen
Ole Street
Frankfornd Fob
Invitation Accepted for Letter Carriers Convention Visit
A telegram confirms President McKinley and Postmaster General Smith accepted the invitation to Scranton for the September letter carriers convention. Committees from Scranton, led by William Connell and T V Powderly, praised the invitation’s presentation and express support for the attendance. Officials noted cordial reception from Washington and praised the invitation’s preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Connell
T. V. Powderly
Tribune
McKinley
Smith
Scranton
Washington
Tlc
Tribnne
Wilbin Connell
Goteritof Immigration
T. V. Powdery
Exterio Hirhba
Hebathan
Lake Shore and American travel standard set for rail service
The article praises American travel rails, asserting the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway will model high standards of comfort, safety, punctuality, and courteous treatment. It emphasizes careful rewards for travelers and the role of the railroad in promoting progressive service across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern Railway
Rilrondsa
Howe
Petrone Way
Gyre
Amoebca
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad Promises Relief
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for teething pain and colic claiming it eases distress and winds, marketed as the best remedy for babies. The copy states a price of twenty two cents per bottle.
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Law Library
J. L. Connell
Connell Building
Coontown
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Ave
Wyoming Avenue
H. B. Ware
WiLliame
Oppostotiiva
Renmbarbal
EIKS
Joe Hight
Scranton Symphony
Delaware
Miles Comppiny
Cullieries
Plymouth
Mie Ellecbeth Lewis
Lewie
K. Millen
Pune
Adams Wartine
Wanye Pany
Lin
Ules Ormory
Oelork
Williim Hedleys
Powe
Chiurottin
Dey
Harned
Wyoming
Hernma
Roy Tramp
Johny Mungonly
William Mitetet
Gweties Tramp
Rochester
Thor
Davie
Parry
Armaial
Eiall
Quietamt Court
Lackawanna Hospital
Box UK
Penn Avenue
Stulberry
Baelowk
C. Williaine
New York
M. Hird
Harrieborg
Rihubert
Beynon
Torwink
EAM
Constaul EE
Mur Feieh
Jone
Thiele
Taines
Ofceck
Johnoof Weet
Louis Buteh
Nelson A. Lopes
Ayer
Addreag
du J.C. Ayer
Lowell
Mags
Carey
Minooka
Dewey
The
Young Men's Institute
Heath
Teener
Rateigh
Patrick Corey
Raleigh
PHI Pince
Ifaieh
John J. Uayne
Min
Hana
Minooika
Padey
Mo Kelly
James Powell
Yiteman
Manila
Ini
Postal Department
Carbondale
Crrina
Alt
Mare Lewis
Same L
Lewis, Jr
Kimberly
C. J. Wordworth
Chimnping
Ter
Madiaut Avenue
Dunmore
Whodworth
Conpainy
Otehwok
Choate Fosen
Lea
Thermoneaimonia
Taitensed
Tspocraphicdh Union
New York City
Rook
Conoets
Bain
Mire
Philly Lanorgan
Masier
Damergun
Rime
Watertown
Oedenshurd
Rutin
Liane
Ohwego
Marvive
T Andrew
John McAndrew
Mir
Margaret McAndrew
Grant Avenue
Zoelaeck
Rolathan
Coneral
Costello
William Connett
J. A. Watres
Reese
Brooke
Charles Hobinson
A. PY. Bedford
EK. EB. Robathan
C. J. Chittenden
James Moir
James G. Bailey
Lane
Spruce Street
Carland
Thos Kelly's
Jeanuin Avenue
Merino
Conrad S
Lacka. Ave
SIV Ewe
Las Kawanea Avenue
Lauer & Marks
Bilveratone
W. H. Pierce
Silverstone
Eve
Dat
Mother Hubbard
Sue
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
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