Shortest Lackawanna murder trial ends in acquittal
Charles Fisher, a 19 year old Polish immigrant, was acquitted in a rapid Lackawanna County murder case over Feb 10 in Archbald. Jurors deliberated briefly after witnesses described a fight at Valvoskie’s house and a fatal blow from a flatiron. defence argued Michael Fisher caused the death. The verdict followed a jury confessing to multiple ballots for conviction and acquittal. Fisher, freed, plans to leave Ridge for a new start.
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Lackawanna County
Charles Fisher
Michael Rotoski
Ridge
Archbald Borough
Commonwealth
Edwards
So Vlawk
John Valvoskie
The
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Rotoski
Ballentine
Jones
Joseph Valvoskie
Richards
Valvoskle
Rotoeaki
Rotoaki
Michael Fisher
Thomas. Jay
Leyshon
Martin Woyshner
Poland
Pittsburg
Wilkes- Barre
Archbald
Valvoskie
Joseph Caposo
England
America
Thomas and
Mr. Price
Jill
Tribune
Dunham
Wounding Case and Band Instrument Theft Trial Pair
In Court No 2 Judge Gunster presided over the feloniously wounding case against Simon Arushas and related co defendants Joseph Malinskey and Joseph Lohuskey. Kaditus suffered head injuries from billiard cues after a drunken row at Lukan's on Lloyd Street. Arushas claims self defense as the dispute started in the New Year. Allan Lawrence faced a separate trial for receiving stolen goods linked to a horn stolen from Ethel Tucker's company. Other defendants pled guilty to boot theft, and cases involving Lee W Nicholls and Charles Sauer continued or faced delays as Details emerged from the Lacka wanna county court.
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No. 2 Court Room
Simon Arushas
John Kaditus
Lukan
Lloyd Street
Joseph Malinskey
Joseph Lohuskey
Arushas
Coh
Arsistant
John M. Harris
Commonwealth
Kaditus
Lackawanna Hospital
Mary Lukan
The
Allan Lawrence
Asalatant
Harris
John F. Scragg
Mr. Lawrence
Ethel Tucker
Daniel Davis
Timothy Roney
Alton Kiser
J. 8. Miller
Lee W. Nicholls
Scrage
Contested Twentieth Ward Aldermanic Petition Postponed
Continued one week, the argument on quashing the Ruddy OMalley petition was set for Monday but postponed due to court matters. Attorneys Murphy and Powderly argued coercion, nonconsent, and noncitizen signatory disqualifications in the effort to contest the ward seat.
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John J. Murphy
T. V. Powderly
John J. Ruddy
John E. O'Malley
Women encouraged to attend Bible readings at YWCA
The noon meeting drew a good crowd with Miss Carson speaking and Miss Florence Robertson delivering a solo. Miss Sara Carson of New York arrived Monday and will lead daily services at the YWCA rooms this week. Special music by Anna Huber and the YWCA Chorus accompanied gospel services. Roses from G AR Clark & Co. brighten the association rooms.
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Jayne
Anna Huber
Young Women's Christian Association Chorus Club
Young Women's Christian Association
G. AR. Clark & Co
Toriats
Stole a keg of wine charged to two men
Charles Richardson and David Eagan of Sibley were arraigned before Burgess Griffiths on Monday evening with stealing a keg of wine from George Breesey’s home. Each was held in 200 dollars bail while security was arranged.
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Charles Richardson
David Eagan
Sibley
Burgess Griffiths
Never
George Breesey
Jacob ‘Benderming
Verdict Is Not Guilty In Luce Bateman Case
Jurors acquitted John S. Luce and W G Bateman of arson attempt on the first ballot with nine for acquittal and three for conviction. The trial ran over several days with extensive Commonwealth and defense evidence, closing arguments, and jurors returning the not guilty verdict yesterday morning at 9 20.
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W. G. Bateman
Messrs. Luce
Bateman
Commonwealth
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John M. Harris
John P. Kelley
Joseph O'Brien
The
Davis Stars in Alvin Joslin Farewell at Frothingham Tonight
Charles L. Davis presents his famed play Alvin Joslin at Frothingham tonight signaling a farewell season with a strong company and lavish scenery. Davis has played Uncle Alvin over 5,000 times and displays diamonds worth 100000 in Rexford’s window.
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Charles L. Davis
Alvin Joslin
Frothingham
Davis
Mr. Davis
Alvin
Yankee Farmer
Rexford
Enemry
Lackawanna Avenue
Prynn’s Conversion Celebrated at Rescue Mission
Yesterday marked four years since William Prynn’s conversion at the Rescue Mission. The celebration last night drew eighteen converts and featured a 7:20 PM praise and testimonial meeting led by Prynn, who works as janitor of the Coal Exchange, with evangelist John DeWitt assisting. A social period and light refreshments followed in the basement.
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William Prynn
Prynn
Coal Exchange
John DeWitt
Autoharp Star to Play Two Selections in NYC Event
The renowned New York autoharp player will perform two selections. Institute students and association members may apply today at the association office for reserved seat checks for themselves and friends. All seats are free. Educational work exhibit organized by Burroughs promises a striking object lesson on the growth and influence of the YMCA work.
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New York City
Association
Burroughs
Young Men's Christian Association
Moon Declination Warns of Weather Swings Ahead
Professor Coles cites unusual April lunar declination readings from April 10 to 18 and predicts possible severe weather shifts. If the moon’s south declination fails to reach expected lows by May 7, a cold wave could threaten fruit crops and cause damage worldwide.
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Equator
Coles
Rexford Steel Goods Offered at Limited Time Sale
A local dealer advertises ready money bargains with a small percentage added for quick selling. They promise to look for buyers this week and feature a Tuesday and Wednesday sale with 800 pairs of Rexford steel products, stamped Rexford, claiming reliability and workmanship. Two day only.
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Rexford
Art room sale of signed etchings with frames
In a pleasant art room a sale offers one hundred real signed etchings on plate paper sized zoxy5 inches worth a dollar each. Buyers may pick them out and have frames fit to them with moulding options priced at 4c to 35c per foot, and other made items available.
Fruit Knives Six Inch Set With Fancy Handle
Six inch fruit knives in a nice box with steel blade described as triple plate and fancy handle. Original price listed as $1.50 with sale at 75 cents for the set.
Raymond Institute Exercises Prompt Year Commencement
Exercises of Raymond Institute outline the John Raymond Institute commencement programme set for Thursday evening. The committee has secured H. E. Hirshman to speak, adding a notable guest to the ceremony and enhancing the event’s profile.
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Raymond Institute
John Raymond Institute
H. E. Hirshman
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