City Notes Pay Avs and Local Meetings
The Delaware and Hudson and Lackawanna railways plan pay days for city workers and truition. The Knights of Columbus meet to discuss a Harvey’s excursion on August 25. A Seashore excursion to Dong Branch Ocean Grove and York Park departs from Scranton Friday August 20 with return on the main train. children under 12 pay half fare.
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Dong Branch
Ocean Grove
York Park
Scranton
Central Railroad of
New Dereey
Reid
Jeanine
Concerts by Bauers Band at Nay Aug Park Picnic
The annual Cranton Railway Beneficial Association picnic will be held at Nay Aug Park with Bauer's Band giving concerts after noon and in the evening. The afternoon program features marches and selections by various composers and performers.
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Fcranton
Nay Aug Park
Bauers Band
Fovlook
Ccc
Partheive Feertire
Calieaua
Nowaniler
Ptkoade
M. Pitie
Batalebiye
Amateur Baseball Notes From Carbondale Grounds
Amateur notes describe local teams Sorta Hag Ball and Woot Thorn sharing space at Carbondale grounds. The Reiaiers of Wibtello reportedly own the Luchawannas alias team Pil ton, linked to an August event or date.
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Coogi Ti Wait Fenge
Canb Mithite
Ttu
Aye VT
Carbondale Groeinds HowWlefuchore
Atewar
Woot Thorn
Qatinder
Wibtello Genopie
Quise
Bolnt Pilton
Krause's Headache Capsules Promote Quick Relief
Krause's Headache Capsules are unlike anything prepared in America. They were first prescribed by Dr Krause, Gerowing's famous medical doctor, long before antosrine was discovered, and are almost marvelous. Quick relief they cure distressing aches. Price 250. Sold by its druggists. Smoke the Pavone Cigar, Se.
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America
Krause
Gerowing
Lukens Narrow Escape in Lackawanna Yard
Harry Lukens a switchender in the Lackawanna yard avoided death when a back car struck him near the depot. He lay between tracks as five cars passed and was dragged a distance before being freed. He suffered only minor abrasions and bruises and was sent home for treatment.
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Harry Lukens
Lackawanna
Uonductor Dooley
Lukens
Vt Wae
Porrkon Avenue
Lukens Ler van Ein
Uae
Unconstitutional Side Path Law Struck Down by Judge
The opinion by President Judge H M Edwards finds the April 1 1918 act providing for bicycle and pedestrian side paths and a bicycle tax unconstitutional. It holds that appointing three resident wheelmen as side path commissioners does not create a special or municipal power improperly delegated to private or municipal bodies. The decision favors the plaintiff and awards one dollar and costs.
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Chase
Herman Osthaus
Lackiwanna
H. M. Edwards
Bievelos
Commonwealth
General Assembly
Ede Path
Act of Assembly
Ln Department
Regiwlehire
Gow Youdsk
Judementy
Appointment to South Dweling Interstate West Indian Exposition Commission
Representative John Scheuer announces by letter from Speaker W. T. Marshall that Crow the Third has been appointed to the commission to the South Dwelling Interstate West Indian exposition to be held in Charleston. This is the third such appointment this year, with others previously named by Governor Stone.
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John Scheuer
Ellor Yesterliday
W. T. Marshall
House of Representatives
Marshall Co
Charleston
Hue Cone
Scranton
Dames
McAnulty
Stone
Hurrishure
Crusade Against Tramps Halts Freight Rides
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad launches a vigorous campaign to curb professional trespassers who steal rides on freight cars. Nearly two dozen offenders are jailed for this petty theft, with fines or short terms varying by magistrate. The piece also notes the lingering popularity of Punch cigars.
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Manstiate Howe
Millar
Indictments in Scranton Bribery Cases Partly Quashed
General Manager Silliman and Way stand trial for bribery while Finn and other Old Forge councilmen escape on quashed indictments. Guernsey cases partly sustained demurrers. several borough officials’ counts quashed. Ames case allowed to proceed. Judge Edwards issues rulings at term end.
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Silliman
Wayland
Finn
Old Forge
Amos
Guern
Edwards
The
Commonwealth
Frank Silliman, Jr
Scranton Railway Company
Bi. Wayland
Lackawanna Telephone Company
Suet Fo Tour
Wade M. Finn
Briw
Siliman
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Scranton Water Rate Case Rules Councils Had No Power
Judge H M Edwards rules in Conrad Schroeder v Scranton Gas and Water Co that city councils lacked authority to fix water rates. Indictment issues, witness protections, and constitutional questions are discussed. The decision cites the general welfare clause and the legislature’s power to regulate public utilities. The opinion holds rates must be set within statutory limits and via proper legal channels.
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H. M. Edwards
Conrad Schroeder
Scranton Gas and Water Company
H. M. Awards
Pennsylvania
Courts of Common Pleas
Beranton Gicks & Water Company
Edwards
Ecouncila
Scranton
W. W. Scranton
Siri
Danny
Wayland
Boranion
Wasland
Conrad Schroeter
Walter Rote
Gils Company
Cote
Stmnten Gas and Water Company
Wutherteed
Rey
Mona Wa
Milnois
Keven Justics Wield
Eton
Aare
California
Cniwwe
Bern
Goa
Ttme
Ely
Sonsimer
Wyskee
Lavk. L
I Water Company
Meadville
Lee
Claude
TSS
Kerenton
Nike
Mix
Ware
Nepal
Gett
Mleall
Alain Clan Aire
Peden Goml
Maine
Elowe
Envers
Peter Ae
Erainione
Ted Ly
Methole
Anil Uy Power
Mununicipal Corporation
New Apple Quality Discussed in Community Letter
A reader from Wyoming County Massachusetts writes about a new apple variety named Missing Link. The note explains its storage, flavor, and marketing potential from Maren to September, praising cold storage to bridge winter and summer apples. The letter mentions dealers and a market timeline, dated August 12 1901 and notes Hanley's ice cream on Spruce Street.
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Serayton Tribune
Sint
Maren
Medtupiy
Bane
Fem
Tuler
Trent
Bene
Stall
Wyoming
Vounity
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G. E. Hill
First National Bank Building
State Normal School
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