City notes veterans to celebrate first anniversary
The Spanish War Veterans observe their first anniversary with a celebration at Qaub's hall tonight. Local union No 7 of Providers, United Mine Workers of America plans its first annual excursion to Luke Lodore. Babe Jones takes a night watchman post with the Delawnee Chickasaw and Western line. Ex Lieut Spellman is denied by officials. Miller, a New York security merchant, was intoxicated and jailed on Ninth Street. A concert by Mine. Van den Mende and associates features Belgian composers at Covinsen's hall tonight at 8. Paydays set for Delawaye Lackawanna Western mines and various other shafts and towns tomorrow. Gymnastic exhibition by YWCA pupils scheduled for tomorrow at 8 in the high school auditorium. Woman's Exchange promotes travel gifts and lace work for those going abroad.
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Qaub's Hall
Lodore
United Mine Workers of America
Luke Lodore
Shine
van den Mende
Stone
Fe Vanderveken
Assitedl
Clara Simpson
Nrady
Charles Doorsam
Cnovinsen
Wien
van den Hende
Aipgedniee Inselty Dius
Enthuustiem
Young Women's Christian Association
the Association
Woman's Exchange
Exhibition Encourages Scranton Ladies to Visit and Support
The piece highlights the exhibition as a cherished display for Scranton women. It urges visitors to view the work in its early freshness and beauty and asks local supporters to maintain an active, mindful connection without neglecting other duties.
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Scranton
Evening church events and local meetings in Scranton
Today’s events include a Christian Endeavor union meeting at Penn Avenue Baptist church this evening. The Noys Industrial association plans a two day rummage sale at the empty Bevan store 221 Wyoming avenue Friday and Saturday. Defeniers basketball of South Scranton meets Tir gymnasum team Saturday night at the armory. Chief of Weather Bureau Moore to lecture for the Young Women’s Christian Association on May 7. Mr and Mrs Moore will host Reverend B E Singer at Elm Park church reception Friday evening April a under Epworth League and Sunday School.
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Noys' Industrial Association
Bevan
Wyomlng Avenue
Defeniers
South Scranton
Tir
Cymnasum
Armory
North Scranton
Weather Bureau
Moore
Women's
Christian Aeaveration
Mra
Gueate
Ton
Recorder Moir Acknowledges City Mayoral Term If Ripper Declared Unconstitutional
A Tribune interview reveals Recorder Moir believes he can complete the three year mayoral term if the Supreme Court voids the Ripper bill. He notes he did not resign as mayor and was legislated out, then appointed recorder, and asserts the earlier act's unconstitutionality would restore his mayoral tenure. Some disagree, arguing Moir relinquished mayoral rights when he swapped to recorder before Scranton became a second‑class city.
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Supreme Court
Moir
Tribune
Recorder
Scranton
Appeals From Assessments Before City Hearings
Today the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company appeals on mill buildings not in use and not to be assessed. Delaware Lackawanna and Western Company contests assessments claiming exempt repair shops support railway operations. Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply petitions against the new assessment citing full occupancy and state tax exemption status for Adams avenue building.
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Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Central Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply Company
Adams Avenue
National Guard to encamp by brigades in Pennsylvania
Major Wy. Millar reports authentic information that the National Guard will encamp this year by brigades within Pennsylvania. The Third brigade includes the Thirteenth regiment and may camp at Mt Gretna or Luzerne County near Wyoming, with Mt Gretna favored. The brigadier general in command selects the site, ruling out Buffalo as a camping location.
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WY. 8. Millar
National Guard
Keystone State
Mt. Gretna
Luserne County
Wyoming
Buffalo
Large claim approved by Firemen's Relief on Raynor case
Charles Raynor, a permanente man in the Firemen's Relief, received the largest claim in its history. Raynor, injured four months ago by a wagon fall, sought 134 days totaling 248 dollars, which was passed without discussion at a Municipal building meeting. No move toward reorganization or continuation of the relief after the volunteer department disbands.
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Firemen's Relief Association
Charles Raynor
Guernsey Hall piano shop advertises prices and terms
Guernsey Hall at 314 Washington Ave Scranton advertises the best and most reliable place to purchase a good piano. It invites customers to call for prices and terms, with J ay Guernsey as proprietor.
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Washington Ave
Scranton
J.ay Guernsey
New Kaiser Stocks Arrive at Cramer Walla Co
A new exclusive line of Kaiser Stocks has been received by Cramer Walla Co located at 184 Wyoming Avenue. The stock offer emphasizes style and fit for women.
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Kaiser
Cramer- Walla Co
Wyoming Avenue
Kelly’s Union Crackers Request Sparks Snack Controversy
A brief note requests Kelly’s Union crackers with a casual line about smoking a Poconose cigar. The odd pairing signals a local taste trend and prompts curiosity about snack and smoke etiquette in the period.
Strike Ends as Sauquoit Silk Workers Accept Offer
An almost unanimous vote by Sauquoit mill soft silk workers to accept Superintendent Davis's terms ends a three month strike. Hard silk workers likely follow, with wage boosts of a half cent per yard and a Saturday half holiday. Forewoman reinstatement sought, and other mills nearby prepare to resume operations as talks continue.
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Soft Silk Department
Sauquoit
Davis
Tribune
Soft Silk
Mary Jones
M. J. Hoban
Jones
Butler
Harvey Bros
Forest City
Renard & Son
Taylor
Lackawanna Company
Bishop Hoban
Margaret Teac
Sanquoit Wirts
Harvey
Sanquoit
Catarrh Tablets Offer Practical Cure Claims
An advertisement touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a cure rather than mere relief. It argues the tablet form is cleaner and superior to salves powders and sprays, notes ingredients like blood root and bark, and cites a 60 cent price with druggists selling and recommending the product.
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Stuart
John Malott Appointed Patrolman in Scranton
John Malott of West Scranton is appointed to fill a vacancy on the Scranton police force following the removal of Patrolman J J Jones. His earlier appointment lacked confirmation and now the director of public safety holds sole authority over removals and appointments.
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John Malott
West Scranton
Director of Public Safety
Titehcock
J. J. Jones
Malott
Cpanel
City Officials Debate Ripper Bill Grip on City Contracts
Director of Public Works John J. Roche argues an immediate ordinance is needed to designate who may award city contracts under the Ripper Bill. He favors a council board or cabinet-led panel, while City Clerk Lavelle and Recorder Moir push for a broader, approved bidding and awarding process.
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John J. Roche
Roche
Ely
Toehe
Lavelle
Bellevue
Roehe
Tribune
Recorder
Sroche
Moir
Cars With Flat Wheels and Public Safety Action
Secretary DD Atherton of the Scranton board of trade seeks a committee on public safety meeting to address noisy wretched streetcars and their dilapidated condition. He also requests a transportation panel to win stop over privileges on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line for Paris Exposition visitors from New York to Buffalo.
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DD. Th. Atherton
Board of Trade
Committee On Public Safety
Scranton
Board Rooms
Atherton
Transportation Committee
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
New York
Buffalo
A Most Serious Charge Against George Polaski
George Polaski of Marshwood aged about twenty one was arrested on a charge of criminally assaulting Annie Garger an eleven year old girl. The case was heard before Alderman Millar after Annie testified the assault occurred last December. Polaski denied the accusation claiming the girl’s story was untrue.
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George Polaski
Marshwood
Annie Garger
Thomas Clurger
Millar
Polaski
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