Second Legislative District Republican Meeting Notice
The Republican voters of the Second legislative district will meet in convention at the arbitration room court house Scranton Pa on Tuesday Aug 18 at 2 oclock pm for nominating a candidate Primary elections will be held Saturday Aug 11 between 4 and 7 pm Vigilant committees to notice and govern accordingly W A Millar chairman Co 8 Seamans secretary
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Court House
Scranton
Millar
Seamans
City notes and league meetings fill Scranton pages
City notes report appeals from West Lackawanna avenue paying assessment. Associated Charities failed to meet for lack of a quorum. Bauer's band to give an outdoor concert at Fairchild's hotel West Side Thursday at 8. J Sickler settles duplicate with county commissioners. John Fanning charged with larceny posted bail. Mary Ann Fanning security. St Joseph's society to meet this afternoon at Founding Home with directors to follow. Fred C Mink discharged from Lackawanna hospital after Ruthven riot injury. Co Aherman sworn as tax collector of Glenburn with bond approved. Marriage licenses granted to four Scranton pairs. Casting-house roof fire controlled. Howard Arndt treated for head wound after fall from railcar, later discharged. City hall to host State Firemen convention planning meeting with two delegates per fire company. Adams administration grants letters of administration to M J O'Boyle and William J Price. Bauer's band excursion to Mountain Park slated. concert with Ninth Regiment bands praised. Mrs Collins, mother of N A Hulbert, dies at her son-in-law’s residence. Mile Braun leaves Finley's rooms to reopen dressmaking business mid September at 610 512 Spruce.
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Archbald
Mary Ann Fanning
St. Joseph's Society
Fred C. Mink
Ruthven
Dunmore
Lackawanna Hospital
Tuesaday
Mink
Co. Aherman
Glenburn
W. W. Sherman
Jerome Morrow
Thomas
Philip Byer
Elizabeth Luchor Scranton
Thomas Brackey
Emma Anderson Scranton
Herbert A. Prear
Julia M. Kestell
Peckville
Howard Arndt
Scranton
Register of Wills
Hopkins
M. J. O'Boyle
Lizzie Price
William J. Price
Bauer
Mountain Park
Ninth Regiment
Mia
the. Collins
N. A. Hulbert
Mica
A. Collins
N. A. Rt
Jefferson Avenue
Salem
Wayne County
For Stealing a Horse Peter Dingle Arrested
Peter Dingle of Stone Avenue was arrested on a serious charge of horse stealing. A horse stolen from Michael Godfrey of Winton was found at Dingle's barn. The horse was later traced to Thomas Boyer of Kressler court, whom Dingle sold it to for 40. Dingle claimed a trade, knew none of the swapped party, and was committed to the county jail.
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Peter Dingle
Stone Avenue
Michael Godfrey
Winton
Dan Melvin
Dingle
Squire Arnold
Blakely
P. J. Lynch
Thomas Boyer
Kressler Court
Millar
Bryan Declines Populist Meeting Invitation
Ex judge W H Stanton received a response from James K. Jones chairman of the Democratic National Committee dated August 10 1896. The letter says Bryan cannot attend the Populist ratification meeting in Scranton Pa and that the request will be presented to him in New York for consideration though it is believed he will not accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Party County Committee
Bryan
W. H. Stanton
Benator Jones
Democratic National Committee
Washington
I. C
W. H. Staunton
Scranton
New York
James K. Jones
Inspector Millar Resigns From Third Brigade Post
Major W. S. Millar resigns as Inspector of the Third brigade arguing the office requires more time than he can spare while serving as Eighth ward alderman. He sent the resignation to General Gobin months ago. the general had not accepted it. Millar has served with the national guard since 1877 and was adjutant of the Thirteenth regiment.
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Millar
J. BP
Gobin
Eighth Ward
Servant Girl Fined After Street Garbage Incident
Annan Murphy, a domestic at the St. Denis, was arrested by Street Commissioner Kinsley for throwing garbage into Railroad alley. Alderman Howe fined her the costs and would have discharged her with a reprimand, but she refused to listen to the lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annan Murphy
the St. Denis
Kinsley
Howe
Fatal Collapse at Sterrick Creek Coliery Reported
John Burnett, 30, unmarried, fatally injured at the Sterrick Creek colliery in Jessup after being crushed between loaded gondolas while riding on them. He died soon after the accident on Monday.
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John Burnett
Sterrick Creek
Jessup
Burnett
Miner Michael Corcoran Killed by Fall at Riverside Mine
Michael Corcoran, a miner from South Main Street Archbald, died yesterday morning in a fall of top coal at Riverside Coal Company's mine near Archbald. He leaves a wife and several children.
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Michael Corcoran
Riverside Coal Company
Archbald
Mr. Corcoran
South Main Street
Archbald Hea
Oceanfront Lot on South Carolina Avenue
Atlantic City New Jersey property listing for Daniel Coleman owner. Describes fine lawn and good ocean view at the end of South Carolina Avenue with access to the Atlantic.
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Ocean
South Carolina Avenue
Atlantic City
N. J
Fine Lawn
Daniel Coleman
City Solicitors Convene in Scranton for Act Revisions
The city solicitors met in Scranton to draft amendments for the 1889 act governing third class cities. They seek to clarify law, approve a tax receiver measure, and apply civil service rules to police and fire roles with strict prohibitions on intoxicant abuse and political solicitation. The Williamsport convention opens August 25, with later today’s session focusing on civil service provisions.
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Williamsport
Select Council Chamber
A. A. Cochran
Chester
C. F. Bohan
Pittston
W. W. Brown
Bradford
R. D. Stuart
Carbondale
W. D. Crocker
W. K. Stevens
Reading
R. J. Lewis
York
A. B. Osborne
Corry
Henry A. Clark
Eric
R. M. Speer
City
James A. Gardner
Newcastle
EB. P. Geary
Lock Haven
James H. Torrey
Scranton
Mr. Torrey
McAskie
Dunmore
House of Representatives
Civil Service Commissioners
Peope
Convention Adjourns As Solicitors Plan Reconvening
The convention adjourned at 9 o'clock yesterday to reconvene at 9 this morning. A number of other solicitors are expected to be on hand today as they discuss sobriety and the needs of themselves and their families.
Tragedy on the Rails Ends in Fatal Skull Fracture
John Ratchford, 23, iron worker, was struck by a Delaware and Hudson passenger train while sitting on the track near Diamond and Carbon streets. Engineer Bailey rang the bell but he did not move. Ratchford died hours later from a base of skull fracture at Lackawanna hospital.
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John Ratchford
Delaware and Hudson
Diamond
Carbon Street
Bailey
Ratchford
Keller
Bagegage
Fin Iron Worker
Lackawanna Hospital
Drowned Man in Lake Ariel During Excursion
Edward McDonough aged 25 of Bellevue flats drowned at Lake Ariel while boating with Edward Jordan. The accident occurred near the center of the lake when McDonough fell overboard as the boat jolted. Rescuers arrived too late. search set to renew today. his mother and two sisters were present.
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Edward McDonough
Bellevue Flats
Lake Ariel
McDonough
Sloan Mine Accidental Fund
Edward Jordan
Jordan
Lake Arlel
Volunteers of America Open New Hyde Park Post led by Staff Captain Lockyer
The Volunteers of America plan to open a new post in Hyde Park with Staff Captain Lockyer in charge. Lockyer, known for leading Salvation Army efforts on Price Street, joins Booth in establishing the unit and seeks public furniture donations to start housekeeping. Address to reach the captain is 1723 Lafayette Street.
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Volunteers of
America
Ballington Booth
Scranton
Lockyer
Salvation Army
Price Street
Balington Booth
Hyde Park
Lafayette Street
Bakery worker dies after heat at Pittston lodging
Michael Meaher, 61, an employee of Scheuer's bakery, was found dead in his bed at his boarding house on Pittston avenue at 11 p.m. He had returned home around 6:59 p.m. complaining of heat near the bake oven. Coroner Longstreet ordered an undertaker and will conduct an morning investigation. Meaher recently moved from New York City.
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Michael Meaher
Scheuer's Bakery
Pittston Avenue
Patrick Gibbons
Longstreet
New York City
Bauer's Excursion Concert To Mountain Park This Saturday
Bauer's city band will run an excursion to Mountain Park with a concert by the Ninth Regiment band of Wilkes-Barre and Gauer's band described as a musical treat. The event is expected to draw a large crowd and features marching and outdoor performance by local and visiting bands.
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Bauer
Mountain Park
Ninth Regiment
Wilkes-Barre
Gauer
Bids Opened for City School Supplies Contracts
City supply committee tabulates bids for pencils paper and pens used in schools. Nations brands and lot prices listed include note paper foolscap envelopes and various erasers inks and pens with totals and per unit costs across many items and vendors.
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Fellows
Penelle
Sia Clyde
Dixon Cabinet
Eoglee
Dixon High School
Metropolitan
Stafford Universal
Carter
Mercantile
Pena
Eric
Groena Dixon High School
Carter's
Fabyan Mills
Fabyan Milla
Gillott
Waitham
Doven Andrews
C.eccuseee
Wrosa Magle Mercantile
Dixon Cabinet Penella
Eagle Scholastic
Metropolitan Penelle
Carters School
Braffard
Stafford
Universal
Grosa Cillott
Sianeee
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Eveland
Cleveland
Marion Hanvann
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna
Aundry
A. B. Warman
Penn Ave
Ghrpets
Gut Priges
Ingrams
Brussels
City Notes
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company
Mile. Braun
Finley
Father McHugh
Philadelphia
James A. McHugh
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road
Thomas F. Carmody
Phidelphia
Miss McHugh
St. Peter's
J. C. McAndrews
J. J. O'Boyle
Peter Kelly
John Colligan
M.L. Barrett
Michael Colligan
Charles T. Kelley
Dh. D
Towanda
George J. Lucas
D. D
Blossburg
M. BR. Donlan
T. F. Coffey
J. J. B. Feeley
St. Joseph's Church
Willing’s Alley
Mr. Kinsley
Warwick
Supreme Court
Pittsburg
Solicitors’ Committee
Lake
Ariel
Bellevue
Kerrigan
Annie
Henry Kerrigan
Fifth Street
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Board of Control
York & Co
Electric Btamp and Stationery Co
Oakland Mills
M. Norton
Grove
Waltham Crayon
Andrews
Eagle Mercantile
Dixon
Igross Earle Evholastic Acantan
Grossa Dixon High
Carter's School
Whitg Ees Isisisivlediaanier i Groes Walthim Craron
Dagen Andrews
Wallows Stofford
Gallows Stofford
Straga
Easterbrook's
W. W. Berry
Lackawanna Avenua
Clarke Bros
Berkshire
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelue
H. Howard Biddleman
Price & Rob
A. R. Sawyer
Wyoming Avenue
S. C. Snyder
Spruce &J
Jermyn
Ivors & Pond
Powell
Music Store
Siebegker & Watiins
Main Avenue
Ladies’ Capes
Milan Braid
Csr. O
P. M’crea & CO
Crystal
Ruppreght
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