Controller's Annual Report Details City Finances and Indebtedness
The Controller Howell presents the annual receipts and expenditures for the fiscal year ending April 1, with a reported total receipts of $465 318 57 and a net indebtedness of $431 010 84. The report notes a healthy sinking fund and references to the appropriation and deficiencies needing council action.
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Controfler Howell
Elect Council
Preth
Nance
Controflera
Shanton
Soleet
Chinon
Adville Cine
Farid
Cartier
Allon & Td
Annantig
Agiperopriani
Kent
Mpecdal
Torreon
Corey
Steven
Dane
Apo 2
Sunny Claire
Natere
Scranton City Financial Ledger Shows Debts and Assets
City of Scranton ledger lists cash balances and receipts including Agril 2 1000 entries, total indebtedness, sinking fund items, and park loan figures. It details the fiscal year balance, bonds, and obligations with figures like 410,101 and 15,000 and notes on improvements and municipal property valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Lown
Eeries
Aridere Lown
Ginera
Jog Fond Acconnte
Dolinament
Shane
Banda
PRK
Pac
False strike reports pelt Scranton unions deny plans
Switchmen officials say no strike occurred and no grievances exist with the Lackawanna. President Frank Jones and Grand Master Hawley call yesterday’s article in the Republican false, noting no meetings and no conference with Lackawanna officials. A general committee session and a later union meeting reaffirmed peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Switchmen
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Awitchmen
Frank Jones
Fovmal
Tribune
Switchhmen
Ho Rommitt
New York
Truesdale
Hawley
Scranton
Mr. Jones
Jones
Clarke
Pris
Union
Enrichmen
Lackawanna System
Rank
Lackawanna Avenue
Ty A. ‘Timelin
Switchmens' Union
Economy Hall
Timlin
Presse
Mattress Factory Fire Destroys Building and Stock
Fire at the mattress factory on Chovee Avenue owned by Joseph Josepha caused extensive damage. The two story frame structure suffered near total destruction with stock valued around $2,000, insured in part, linked to careless dumping of hot ashes in back.
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Bed Spring
Chhovee Avenue
Joseph Josepha
Hox 82
Capouse Avenue
Phelps Street
Central City
City Notes Pay Days and Local Meetings
An itemized notice recounts payments and upcoming events in the city. Citizens are informed of sewer concerns and a scheduled gathering at the Sermon Hallway company with a Protestant service and a dinner at a local depot. Local property owners are urged to attend and respond to a public matter related to the community infrastructure.
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Racormet -Ftiender
Seeterday Slenied
Cdllistaner
Girmehtinag
Werele Callawing
Sermon Hallway Company
Etonite
Republican military election schedule announced
The article outlines a September election plan with a conference at Thiuretian and a gathering at Weavelink for party candidates. It names committee leaders Davis and Kollows and hints at local voting timing and candidate selection processes.
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Gti
Vie Vigne Dimnitier
Devel 4
Davis
Ko D Kollows
Royal Arcanum Lake Lodore Excursion Headline
The Royal Arcanum plans an ex cursion to Lake Lodore on Friday with the attendance of a grand officer and services by a caterer. Refreshments offered at reasonable prices. Amusements include baseball and races. Grand orator Frank B. K. Wickershaw of Harrisburg will attend. Tickets adults 76 cents children 40 cents.
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Royal Arcanum
Lake Lodore
Gow
Frank BK. Wickershaw
Harrisburg
Five Picnics At Nay Aug Attract Thousands
Five large picnics were held at Nay Aug yesterday conducted by Alow Evangelical Church Scranton Dunmore Methodist Elmhurst Presbyterian Mount Bethel Church Scott Township and African Methodist Episcopal Church. Superintendent Philips estimated attendance above 2,600 marking one of the year’s biggest days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alow Evangelical Church
Scerinton
Dunmore
Pleasant Day at Carlsruhe Lake Henry Social
Mr and Mrs Charles Redingon entertained a large party of friends yesterday at their summer home Carlsruhe at Lake Henry. Ravens band was present to add to the enjoyment of the occasion.
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Charles Redingon
Carlsruhe
Lake Henry
Ravers
Court House News Notes and Local Court Actions
Court notices report W Smith paying 2005 tax in South Abington township with court approval. The case of Bannon and wife Catherine Bannon v Scranton Railway Company proceeds in trespass after an injury on an Olyphant car at Favhawannus and Fen avenues. Also listed are guardians and trust company actions and prompt hot weather advice with local business promotion.
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W. Smith
Tayee
Abington Township
Westeriy
C. Smial
Mens Marding
Hd Pear
Aiden
BUCK AND WHITMORE SEEK AMIE POSITIONS IN SCRANTON
Text appears to advertise job positions in Scranton by Buck & Whitmore, listing salaries and application details though with many garbled words. It references AMIE related duties and paid monthly compensation, urging readers to write or call for more information.
Freight train derailed three cars at Mt Pocono
A local freight train derailed three cars at Mt Pocono yesterday evening blocking the line for over two hours. The incident involved fifteen loaded cars with one breaking, sliding off the track near the end of the train. Superintendent E M Pine arrived in the afternoon and led track clearance with Conductor Beane and crew in charge.
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Mt. Pocono
Twelock
E. M. Pine
Beane
Boy Charged With Theft in Scranton Trunk Incident
Michael Pidick, a youth living in South Scranton, was arrested after his aunt Merv Pidick accused him of stealing 70 dollars from her trunk. The boy denied the charge and Magistrate Millar ordered continued hearing today.
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Michael Pidick
South
Scranton
Merv Pidick
Millar
Work progresses on YMCA building at North Washington
Construction of the YMCA on North Washington avenue and Mulberry street advances toward occupancy by January 1. The structure rises three stories in front and five in the rear with roof near. terra cotta facings delay. Sixty workers will switch to day and night shifts once roofed. interior woodwork and painting contracted to John Renore while William men handles other decorations. If finished on schedule, a formal January opening is planned.
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Young Men's Christian Assocaation
North
Washington Avenue
Mulberry Street
Willhimse
Asoon
John Renore
Willijamen
Defending the Cup Costs Seen in 19th Century Analysis
A Frank Leslie piece analyzes the cost to defend the cup, detailing expenditures for the Columbia and Constitution vessels. It estimates total outlay around 25000 to 30000 dollars with crews, wages, hulls, sails, and support costs included.
Queen of Jaguars attacked by leopard in Indianapolis
Mille Morelli known as the Queen of Jaguars, a trainer with Mr. Bostock's company, was seriously injured on April 17 in a cage when a leopard leaped at her. She was rushed to General hospital in Indianapolis for surgery after a severe stomach wound and blood loss.
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Buffalo
Mille
Matie Laulee Morelli
Mr. Bostock
Indianapolis
General Hospital
Mille. Marelli
Morelli
Leopard Tooth From Stomach Traced to Arm Mystery
Mile. Morelli underwent a surgical operation after a leopard tooth was removed from her stomach. Doctors found the tooth had moved from her left arm to her abdomen, a puzzling transfer experts cannot fully explain. The operation succeeded and she is expected to leave the hospital next week.
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Albbout
Miller Morelli
General Hospital
Mile. Morelli
Seven Years Alone at Sea Captain Frietsch Plans Return
Captain Adolphis Frietsch, a 41 year old Finn who built the Nina and Amy FF, returns to New Orleans after seven years voyaging alone. He plans to sell his boats, retire in Pensacola, and spend his remaining years from proceeds of his world cruise. He sailed from Milwaukee in 1804, endured wrecks, and mastered sleep routines to navigate solo. He collected shells and corals along coasts of South and Central America during his hermitage at sea.
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Adolphis Frietsch
Milwaukee
Fife
Pensacola
New York
Europe
Captain Frietsch
Nina
New Orlean
Amy FF
South
Central America
Frietsch
Kilbrennan Sound
Bootewain
Mariner
British Channel
Killerman
Captain Frietach
A Title Policy as a Title Insurance Bond
A title policy is described as a sealed bond issued by a responsible firm promising to cover losses from defects or unmarketability of title. It is a binding contract where the insurer assumes all non-excluded risks and handles the claim after notified by the holder.
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Controller's Annual Report
Select Council
PIS
Hevlih Ddaddereas
Scemenia
Mt Mayor's Department
Wilcrest
Park Hiprevemett
Aldermen's Fitiaw
Sanda
Antonrat
Dole
Eh Iwhnee
Loewe Kyneley Syretal
Miuhut Cece Ueas
STS OF
Faet
Balancia General City Account
MLL
Aeiligatinn Ae
Park Loan
Lingald Warrente
TOOL
Cinte
Acore
THE
Mattress Factory
Joseph Josephs
Imipoktanie
Broadway
N. Y
Wilkes Barre
Carbondale
Scranton, Pa
Pleasant Day Maplewood
Charles Robinson
Court House News Notes
Hanley's
Buck & Whitmore
Journal OF
Williams
Laverence Werry
Frank Leslie
Columbia
Haa Civil
Mowat Hoge
Oost
Ture
Sio
Leopard Tooth
Geta
New Orleans
Title Guaranty and Trust CO OF
PENNA
Spruce Street
L. A. Watees
HW. A. Knapp
Ralph & Hull
Acc
China
Geo. W. Millar & Co
Wyoming Avenue
Savonerrie
Axminster
Velvet
Brussels
Ingram
Madras
N. E. Penn‘a
Williams & M’anusty
Washington Ave
Atlantic City Hotels
Grand Atlantic
Virginia Ave. and
Beach
Atlantic City
Nydy Siath
Steel Pier
Charles FE Copf
DeLaware City
M.D Tinese Avenue
Cheerfal
Hest & Sec Barker
Clifton
Lake Winola
Noetheselern
Penneysania
Petehake
Nerd
Lavkawirtis
Weswets
Puetonewiile
Lauving Syranton
Aid
Tates
Abs J. Wy
Poop
California Fig Syrup CO
State Normal School
Bloomsburg, Pa
Punetlevelapa
Chiltl
Rata
Addienes
J. P. Welsh
ALM
Ph. D
Prin
Correspondence Schools
D. Foster
Elmer H. Lawall
Treas
A. Foster
Glaney PF
Alien
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