Guard Reorganization Proposed Says Military Editor
Captain Peter Lyle Weaver, renowned Philadelphia Inquirer military editor, rebuts claims the Eighth Infantry faces disbandment for politics. He cites army alignment aims, noting regimental reductions for brigades and lists likely eliminations in the First and Second Brigades while defending officials’ actions as for the Guard’s best.
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Peter Lyle Weaver
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Elehth Infantry
Guarda
the Inquirer
Hoffman
Hirge
Water rates ordinance differs sharply from last year’s draft
The city debates a new water rate ordinance introduced by J J Costello in council. It raises charges across many classes including single family dwellings hotels drugstores barber shops and bathing establishments. Meter rates vary by daily usage with higher thresholds to follow. Supporters say passage is likely while opponents warn tough fate in council.
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Selvet
J. J. Cereilo
T. C. Melvin
Melvin’s
Olwen
Costello
Chittenden
Mr. Melvin
Local social notes list visitors and residents at Lake Ariel and nearby areas
Editor J D Keator of the Times at Le Ariel visits Montrose friends. Miss M F Cornelia Galpin stays with Mrs Edward Hower. The Tritone's Cyrus Evans plans a Glenwood visit. Mrs Voracer Gibbons and Miss Mimic with Annie Kelle at Lake Ariel. Miss Elizabeth Perigo returns from Montrose city visit. City Solicitor and Mrs Woebung at Kenilworth Inn Atlantic City. W P Boland visits brother James M Holand at Harvey's Lake. The Mses Mulherin return from Lake Ariel with relatives from Augusta Ga. Will Tageart of the New York Mail and Express home after Saturday. Taccott recovering from appendicitis operation. Police sergeant Robert Deiter and Patrolman Lona Day back from ten days vacation biking in New York state. Mr and Mrs George L Yout hosting large wedding party at Lake Winola with guests from New York Philadelphia Wilkes-Barre and more. The Wllkie Mayro couple and theatre folks attend. The Thwsly Dramatic company opens at the Academy tonight with Credit Lorraine.
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Edeon Oakley
Montrose
Vira Sol Goldsmith Lave
Duluth
Joseph Levy
Aiee, Levy & Co
Varvey’s Lake
M. FE
Cornelia Galpin
Mra
Edward Hower
Magraia
Mans
Cyrus GO
Evans
The
Tritone
Glenwood
Elizabeth Perigo
Woebung
Kenilworth Inn
Atlantic City
W. P. Boland
James M. Holand
Wilkes-Barre
Harvey'’s Lake
Mises Mulherin
Taylor
Elizabeth Mahoney
Philomens Mul
New York State
George L. Yout
Lake Winola
F. RB. Bromlage
New York
Ee Rathering O'Brien
Melchiere
N. Do
Lanewhore
Jennie
Philelphin
Man Burned By Steam At Local Plant
Martin E. Godwin a machinist from 1317 Linden Street was badly burned when a defective valve in a boiler at Tluminating, Heat and Power plant blew, scalding his left arm. He was hospitalized at Lackawanna. The incident occurred about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
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Martin E. Godwin
Linden Street
Tluminating
Heat and Power Company
Lackawanna Hospital
Godwin
Slayer of Patrolman Golden Still At Liberty
Tony Long, accused of killing Patrolman James Golden of the Dunmore police, remains at large. Police deny knowledge of his whereabouts and say they are watching associates and all acquaintances in Dunmore.
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Tony Long
James Golden
Dunmore
Hail and Wind Storm Smashes Homes in Lebanon Area
A severe hail and wind storm hit Lebanon and parts of Lets open county yesterday afternoon. In Moore town the wind tore roofs from two houses and carried them about a hundred feet. Several other houses were uprooted or displaced.
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Lebanon
Lets Open
Ile Sruction
Mooretown
Warrant Issued for John Kelghart Over Alleged Beating
Alderman Kase issues arrest warrant for John Kelghart of North Ninth Street on charges of brutalizing his 10 year old daughter Lulu with a braided wire whip. Neighbors alerted Mrs. Duggan, Associated Charities agent, after reports of injuries and a turpentine bath to ease pain. Kelghart, a widower with one child, is said to have arranged that the girl be punished by him alone. The hearing is scheduled for today.
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Kase
John Reighart
North Ninth Street
Lulu
Telghart
Drayman Brown
City Fire Dept Horse Deal Sparks Fresh Inquiry
Select Councilman Vaughan leads a probe into the fire department horse purchases accusing overcharges and missing funds. He cites $170 paid for a Franklin team and questions a $200 price, while promising further revelations as he targets Dr. Sitterly and seeks the committee report. Meanwhile a local theater announces renewed season with matinees and a lineup of plays.
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Dr. Sitterly
Select
D. W. Vaughan
Sitterly
Select Council
Vaughan
Kemiah
Frank Cobb
Cobi
Litterly
Walker
Franklin
Cobb
Brokenshaw
Deacon Street
Wade Finn
Dave Nichols
Nichols
Braunig Dramatic Company Opens Academy of Music Season
The Brauning Dramatic Company at the Academy of Music launches the theatrical season tonight with a grand opening. The event marks the start of performances expected to draw local theatergoers and feature prominent stage productions.
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Braunig Company
The
Brauning Dramatic Company
Academy of Music
Fresh Produce Sale Promises Lowest Prices
Advertises Jenny Lind melons at 50 cents per basket and large crates at 75 cents. Watermelons priced from 25 to 46 cents, touting best goods for least money.
Three Boys Caught Looting Store in Washington Ave Burglary Attempt
Three youths tried to break into Morey and Brooks Sporting Goods on Washington Avenue. Street car barn workers stopped the plan, detained the trio briefly, and released them with a warning, while police criticized the vigilant actions as taking the law into private hands.
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Morey & Brooks’ Sporting Goods
Washington Avenue
Imiade Bey No. 1
Guardians of Law and Order
Florey & Brooks
Olyphant Water Stock Report Ties Scranton Gas And Water
A report claims Scranton Gas and Water company purchased the Olyphant Water stock. If true, Scranton may supply Olyphant from Providence reservoirs. Major holders include the estates of James Jordan and James Lynch and John T Richards of Scranton Gas and Water.
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Olyphant Water Company
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Olyphant Company
Scranton Company
Providence
James Jordan
James Lynch
John T. Richards
Scranton
Gas and Water Company
Clerks urged to join union for Labor Day parade
Central Labor union ordered all members to boycott purchases from any clerk not in the Clerks union No. 41. The push aims to unionize city clerks, with Labor Day parade plans advancing. Grand marshal George Gobler leads a large two-division procession with forty five unions and Mine Workers groups. A Bottlers label request was sent to bottlers, and a Lake Lodore excursion is noted for next Wednesday.
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Clerks’ Union
Sadle Cash
Central Labor Union
Tiwoe
Yesteray
Archbald
Pittston
Inc
George Gobler
Staf
P. W. Tolan
John J. Clarke
John Dempsey
Building Trades Council
P. F. Holton
W. S. Brain
Mr. Brain
Keyser Avenue
Knights of Columbus outing to Lake Lodore event announced
Knights of Columbus members from Wilkes-Barre to Carbondale and Honesdale will travel to Lake Lodore for a day of recreation. Regular meals will be served, Maple City band of Honesdale to provide concert and dance music, with games and entertainment planned at the resort.
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Knights of Columbus
Delaware and Hudson Road
Lake Lodore
Wilkes-Tarre
Carbondale
Honesdale
Maple City Band
Temperance Reunion to Hear Woolley in Northeast Pennsylvania
The ninth annual temperance reunion for Northeast Pennsylvania residents will be held at Mountain Park tomorrow. Hon. John G. Woolley, Prohibition presidential candidate, and Mrs Annabel M Holvey will headline with music by the Pitteton Prohibition quartets. Train departs Scranton at 7 49 A M. round trip fare is 75 cents. Other speakers include Rev Le Murdock and Rev James Cody. refreshments on grounds. The Millersville State Normal School session began September 34 with rooms available for fall and winter. Peaches offered at 75 cents a basket.
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Pennsylvania
Mountain Park
John G. Woolley
Prohibition
Mra
Annabel M. Holvey
Wonena Christian Temperance Union
Pitteton Prohibition
Scranton
le ©. Murdock
Mira
Maria W. Vaughn
P Frisimen
J. N. Bailey
Moogis
James Cody
Millersville State Normal School
Hfe
Prof Gentrys Famous Dog and Pony Show Enlarge for Two Day Exhibition
The Famous Gentry Show expands to twice its former size and will perform under canvas on Ash Street near Washington Avenue for two days Friday and Saturday August 24 and 25. The act features baby elephants monkeys and nearly a hundred new acts with old favorites. Admission is 25 cents for children and 35 cents for adults.
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Gentry
Ash Street
Washington Avenue
Veterans of Battery M Schooley's Command Meet at Nay Aug Park
The annual reunion of Battery M Schooley's Command One Hundred Twelfth Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery gathered Saturday afternoon at Nay Aug Park with twenty five members and families. Officers for the coming year elected: President L H Wint Green Ridge Secretary S H Wint North Scranton Treasurer John Barnes Pittston.
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Trattery M
Schooley
One Hundred and Twelfth Regiment
Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery
Nay Aus Park
L. H. Wint
Green Ridge
H. Wint
North Scranton
John Barnes
Pittston
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DR. Taylor
Ata My
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Wolf
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Slayer of Golden
the Tribune
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Lawrence Malaton
Durie
E. G
Coursen
Olyphant Water Supply
Trades Unionists
UNION
Woolley
Temperance
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Clarke Bros
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Roy
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International College of Music
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Hand & Payne
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Lackawanna Ave
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Inaide
Ork
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Tetson Hapes
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the Dickson Manufacturing Co
Tcranton
Wilkes Barre
General Office
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Sella
Tn Uters Sale Leen Ees
Cais
Nay Aug Park
Ake Lodore
Beranton
H. Depot
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