Mayors Nomination Delayed Again in Providence Road Pave Dispute
City council postpones confirmation of Thomas Potter as patrolman and Joseph Taylor as inspector of Providence road pave amid debate over timely action. Ayers, Roche, Finn and McAndrew vote split 10 to 9 against immediate consideration as paying committee continues review. Extended tax deadline and asphalt repair issues discussed.
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Potter
Joseph Taylor
Providence
Select Council
Thomas A. Potter
Providence Road
Meiers
Finn
Schroeder
Robinson
McAndrew
Roche
Combine
Providence Page
Shea
Melvin
Coyne
Morris
Chittenden
Fellows
Ayes
Meesrs
Ross
Thomas
Williams
O' Boyle
Noel
James
Warner
Sanderson
Frable
Mr. Kearney
Hhe
Messrs. O'Boyle
Williams, Ross, Coyne and McAndrews
Taylor
City Considers New Steam Engine and Convention Plans
A request for an extra horse for Nay Aug engine and a new steamer for the Franklins was received. The common council concurred with a resolution inviting letter carriers to hold their next convention in the city.
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Nay Aug Engine Company
Franklins
Railroad Young Men’s Association outing to Heart Lake
The Railroad Y M C A plans a free trip from the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western station at seven in the morning to Heart Lake on the Montrose branch. Members and their families ride without tickets, returning about 8:20 p m. Events include four races and a boat race with medals for winners. Officials named include J B Troch judge Frank P Bryant referees Ti F McKenna timekeeper and F D Glover starter and track manager.
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Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Heart Lake
Montrose
Delaware, Lackawanna and Westin Railroad
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Railroad Department
J. RB. Troch
Frank P. Bryant
Ti. F. McKenna
F. D. Glover
Boy 9 Injured By Freight Elevator in Connell Building
A nine year old boy named Hines sustained severe injuries when the freight elevator in the Connell building on Washington avenue operated suddenly as workers moved material. His left leg was crushed below the knee with bones protruding. doctors at Hahnemann Hospital hoped to avoid amputation. He remained calm, expressing concern for his father’s job income, and six pennies were given to his brother as a goodwill gesture.
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Join Hines
Nowaboy
Connell Building
Washington Avenue
Breckcourt
Hines
Thirteenth Regiment
Hahneman Hospital
Heller
Burr Building
Hellner
Coolidge
Jaynes Hines
Fifth Avenue
No. 49
New Connell
Brown in a Bad Fix For Malicious Mischief and Removal
John Brown of Price Street was arraigned before Alderman Miller yesterday on malicious mischief and removing household goods after levy under a landlord's warrant. Mrs Bridget Duggan, prosecutrix, says Brown vacated premises and damaged windows and doors. He is held in $100 bail with a separate $300 bail on the second charge. Constable Carman testifies the furniture was moved late at night.
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John Brown
Price Street
Miller
Bridget Duggan
Brown
Carman
City Notes and Local Updates
The Woman's Keeley league met last evening. Rev Dr Chapman will conduct services at Linden Street temple tonight and Saturday morning. Each police officer received a nickel plated match safe as a gift from EK Robinson's Sons. Delaware and Hudson paid wages for Plymouth area mines and a payment was made at Plymouth yesterday. Dr Gilbert D Murray, injured weeks ago in a bicycle crash, has resumed practice. Luke Haran travels to Long Branch for Young Men's Institute excursion hotel plans. Deputy Sheriff Ferber sold farming implements for Victor Frederick in North Abington. Cyclone Kate arrested on a theft warrant. hearing set today. Langstaff Kelly contest at Carbondale saw eighty five voters examined with most witnesses from Third district Fourth ward.
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Keeley League
Chapman
Linden Street Temple
Washington Avenue
hous #o
Luke Haran
Green Ridge
Long Branch
Occitan Grove
Ashbury Park
Young Men's Institute
Sheeriff J. D. Ferber
Victor Frederick
North Abington
E. C., Newcomb
Cyclone Kate
F. Young
Carbondale
Outcry Over North End Paving Contract Irregularities
A burst of criticism alleges the Providence road paving ordinance failed to meet three-fourths voting and publication requirements under older acts. Attorneys Burns and Kelly plan injunctions to halt work, target contract validity, and seek annulment of the project amid subcontracts and political blame.
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L A. Burns
Providence Road
Archhbald
Mulberry Street
Common Council
Mr. Burns
Camp meeting to open with temporary leader in Wyoming grounds
A letter from Rev Dr Manley S Heard urges pastors to aid the Wyoming camp meeting set for the week, noting the late Dr Kekmui's death and the need to invite unconverted attendees. He will lead briefly in place of the departed elder with a memorial service Friday at 2 pm and requests prayers, travel arrangements, and input on a successor to Dr Eckmin.
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Hard
the Tribune
Manley
Kingston
Kekmui
Wyoming Camp
Othrs
Association
Eines
Lam
Ote
Cora
Wyoming
Eckman
Eckmin
Honesdale
Fowler
Crowd at Nay Aug Park Enjoys Merry Day
The writer describes a scene in Nay Aug park with over a hundred people, men women and children, laughing and singing. Baskets are carried as they view animals, ride swings, and the merry-go-round is crowded beyond capacity as Mr Phillips is asked where they came from.
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Dickson City
Petersburg
Veterans’ Soldiers
Dr. Phone’ Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
South Side
Andy” Bedford
Colonel Hipple
Nature
Park Vieltore
Dr. G
Bir
Nay Aug
Mr. Phillips
Firemen Convention Crowd Heads to Binghamton
Hundreds of Scranton firemen and up to 2000 people from the city and vicinity travel to Binghamton for the New York firemen convention. A special excursion via railroads offers reduced fares and royal interest centers on Moyer's band entering a 190 prize contest. Wilkes-Barre also sends a large delegation aboard a dedicated train.
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Scranton
Binghamton
New York
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Delaware and
Hudson Roads
Moyer
Wilkes-Barre
Delaware, Lickawanna and Western Road
Mrs Newman Club Incident Leads to Jail Court Hearing
Richard Owens was committed to the county jail in default of 300 bail after Frank Newman charged him with striking Mrs. Newman with a club on Wednesday night. Owens appeared before Alderman Millar and claimed the Newmans caused the trouble by objecting to a guest at his home. He showed a bruised eye as evidence.
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Richard Owens
Frank Newman
Bellevue man arrested on assault warrants
Patrick Lamb of Bellevue was arrested on warrants from Alderman Howe to answer assault and battery charges. Edward Kenny says Lamb beat him on Second Street Wednesday night and then injured his wife at home. Lamb is held on $600 bail for both cases.
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Patrick Lamb
Bellevue
Alderman Howe
Edward Kenny
Kenny
Lamb
Second Street
Republican Conventions Set for August Nomination
The Lackawanna County Republican convention schedule outlines August 11 as the county gathering to nominate candidates for state and local offices for the November 1 election. Delegates will be elected August 2 from 4 to 7 pm, with districts apportioned by last election results. a second district convention is slated for August 23 to nominate a legislator candidate and conduct delegate elections.
Third Legislative District Republican Convention Notice
The Third legislative district of Luckawatitia county votes to hold a Republican district convention on Tuesday August 2 1860s at 2 oclock PM in Dalton to nominate one assembly candidate and conduct district business. Vigilance committees will hold delegate elections on Saturday August 20 between 1 and 7 PM with two days public notice. Based on James S Beacom’s state treasurer vote, the highest vote getter in the last state election. By order J Matthews Chairman Attest G Davis Secretary
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James & Deracom
Stile
John H. Thomas
James E. Watkins
Lackawanna County
Court House
Scranton
Fred W. Pletta
W. E. Davis
Republican Party
Luckawatitia
Hell Tuesay
Dalton
James
Beacom
J. Matthews
G.th Davis
It Is All Over Says Mr Burns Quo Warranto Case
Mr Burns declares victory is near in the quo warranto challenge to the Scranton Poor District board. He argues the act creating the board is unconstitutional and cites historic quirks in titles and subjects up to 1566. He notes the Oct court hearing will test the board’s legitimacy and appointing framework.
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MR. Burns
Burns
Quo Warrano
Dewey
Scranton Poor Distriet
Scranton
Luzerne County
Enontesting Board
RACES AT THE DRIVING PARK MATINEE EVENT
The Gentlemen's Driving club will conduct a matinee race at the Driving Park starting 2 o'clock tomorrow. Competing horses include Guesswork Pond Tippo Maggie Davis Julia R Dee EF Jim Mears Molly H Duke Harry Any-Wiys Moxie Blue Jennie Davi Copperfield Bessie L Nero Ce deta. A blevelet race follows with Howard Williams Duncan Hall Oscar Oswald Harry Strong Eugene Tropp and Thomas Morvs.
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Gentlemen's Driving Club
Bonal
Guesswork
Pond
Tippo
Maggie Davis
Julia R
Dee EF
Jim Mears
Molly H
Duke
Harry
Any- Wiys
Moxie
Blue Jennie
Davi Copperfield
Bessie L
Nero
Cedeta
Howard Williams
Duncan Hall
Oscar Oswald
Harry Strong
Eugene Tropp
Thomas Morvs
Carpenters Safe After 24 Foot Fall At City Home
August Holgerson, a carpenter from Penn Avenue employed by Erhart and Snyder, fell twenty four feet from scaffolding at a Jefferson Avenue and Delaware Street residence. He was nailing shingles when an upright failed, landing on his hands and knees and sustaining a sprained ankle and badly bruised arms.
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August Holgerson
Penn Avenue
Erhart & Snyder
Jefferson Avenue
Delaware Street
Holgerson
Thirty Second National En Campment of G A R at Cincinnati
Reduced rates via Pennsylvania Railroad promoted for the thirty second National En campment of the Grand Army of the Republic to be held in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Excursion Tickets On Pennsylvania Railroad For Cincinnati
The Pennsylvania Railroad company announces single fare round trip excursion tickets from Cincinnati Ohio for September 4 5 and 6 1898. Tickets are valid for travel to depart September 6 and return by September 1 except if deposited with joint agent in Cincinnati on September 4 6 7 8 9 and upon a twenty five cent payment return can be extended to allow staying until October 1.
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Cincinnati
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Hood's Sarsaparilla Boosts Strength and Vitality
When you feel out of sorts and exhausted Hood's Sarsaparilla promises to restore energy and vigor. Hood's Pills are described as a dependable family laxative and liver tonic, gentle and effective.
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Hood
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Shen
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Hyde Park Avenue
Cumberland Hose Company
Hook and Ladder Company
City Notes
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City I
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McDonald
Tribune
Dr. Hill and the
Miter
Ibbey
Millar &Peck
Wyoming Avs
Pierce’s Market
Spring House
Hheart Lake
U. E. Crofut
China
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Lacka. Ave
the Great
John H. Ladwig
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A. F. Kizer
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Bocranton Savings Bank
Mercereau & Connell
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W. T. Smith
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