Jones Announces Run for District Attorney Nomination
John R. Jones states intent to seek the Republican County convention nomination for district attorney.
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John R. Jones
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1894
Page
5
City Notes and Local News Highlights
Delaware and Hudson Canal company moves offices to Lackawanna depot upper floors by Sept. 1. Several marriage licenses issued to residents of Dunmore Archbald and Scranton. City taxes for 184 due yesterday. City charity board to meet at Public Library hall at 8 PM. National Guard unit from Providence to Middle Town Aug 20 with special train from Scranton. Thomas McVane and Ellie Brogan among couples granted licenses. Local notices mention beer availability and other brief items. several names and places appear in scattered items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Delaware and Hadeon Canal Company
Plymouth
Board of
Associated Charities
Public Library
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Lackawanna Avenue
Ralph
Hall
Pryor
Willard, Warren & Knapp
Andrew Raulin
Company H
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Providence
Middletown
New York
Ontario and Western
Scranton
Sharp
Thomas
Thormas McVane
Ellie Brogan
Dunmore
Mjonael Karrington
Eliie Early
George L. van Coughall
Rong M. Wood
Lovernville
Fulton County
William J. Foley
Norashen Scranton
John F. Schwartatragher
Margeret E. Sanor
Archbald
George C. Richter
Emma Koch
David R. Gwyn
Margaret M. ‘Hoyies
Old Forga
Knight of Pythias Charter Application Scene
An application was filed with the court for the Knight of Pythias charter. The read text mentions incorporation articles and names such as Edwards, Jonking, Jochards, and Lowla in a fragmented filing.
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Espa Kanter Pra Sa
Gohn Edwards Res Me
Pies. Jonking, Jochards and Lowla
School Board Scrutinizes High School Bid Process
The board debated bid awards for No. 10 heating and ventilation with Smead Wills & Co and Hunt Connell in contention. Architect Davis corrected figures provoking further scrutiny as officials read bids and planned to advertise for proposals for the new high school under Little & O Connor plans. A Thursday tour of No. 12 building is set for 2 PM.
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Corncila
Mombera
No. 10
Carson
O Smead, Wille & Co
Philadelphia
W. J. O'Malley
Hunt & Connell
Davis
Notz
Jennings
Smead, Wills & Co
Wormser
Watrous
Hant & Connell
Smnead, Wills & Co
O'Malley
Minority Report
Haont & Connell
Jacote
E. H. Butler & Co
Reynolda Broa
W. H. Withers
Little & O'Connor
No. 12
Warren Indorsed by Seventeenth Ward Club
The Seventeenth Ward Republican club endorsed Major Everett Warren for president of the Republican State League of Clubs. Delegates and alternates to the Harrisburg convention were elected and instructed to vote for Warren on September 6. Delegates depart Harrisburg September 4 for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventeenth Ward
Republican Club
Central Republican Club
Republican State League of Clubs
Harrisburg
Frank H. Clemons
Charles B. Penman
Elantail
E. H. Ripple
W. L. Connell
Reess G. Brooks
Theodora G. Wolt
Horace BH. Hand
Major Everett Warren
Major Warren
Supposed Professional Crook Arrested in Dean Street Case
James Moran alias James Murphy, arrested while sleeping in Frear's grove, appeared before Alderman Fitzsim mons on a charge of attempting to enter Mr. Barnes's Dean Street house. Moran claimed Philadelphia origins and linkage to a Pine Brook sleeping-in case. Committed to jail with no $5000 bail offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moran
James Murphy
Frear’s Grove
Fitzsimmons
Barnes
Dean Street
Moran
Philadelphia
Pine Brook
Ball
Garden Growth Tea Comes to Scranton Cash Store
The Scranton Cash Store introduces a high grade garden growth tea offering Oolong Pan Fired Japan Basket Fired Japan Canton English Breakfast Moyane Gunpowder and Blend. Priced from 1.25 to 1.50 a pound, buyers may return unused tea for a full refund after a thorough trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Cash
Japan
Moat
Price
Scranton
Additional bill filed in ward council contests
Judge F W Gull ater approves an additional bill of particulars in the H W Coyle and J F Kearney challenge to Morgan Sweeney and J Manley for Twelfth ward offices. The petition lists names in two districts including John Acker Fred Bursch James Reap and many others as attached to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Gullater
D. W W. Connolly
H. W. Coyle
John F. Kearney
Morgan Sweeney
James Manley
Common and Select Council
Twelfth Ward
First District
John Acker
Fred Bursch
James Reap
Thomas Reap
Daniel Donghue
Join Ruane
John Durkin
John Sweeney
Patrick Durkin
John Sheehan
Michael Gordon
William Mabon
James Judge
Bartholomew Mullen
John R. Kelley
Patrick Langwn, Jr
John Kennedy
Hiram Lafrance
Timothy Lu
John Gibbons, Jr
Peter Foley
Miles Sweeney
Frank Valey
Jeremiah Murphy
Thomas Kelly
James Maton
Michael Hyde
Patrick Gangan
William Mullen
Peter Lafferty
Michael McGuire
Martin Roche
Stephen Reap
Matthew Cawlay
Owen Sweeney
Patrick Boland
Willian Sweeney
James McDonald
Patrick Sweeney
John A. Karn
Guardsmen Praised Thirteenth in Encampment Drill Display
The Philadelphia Press lauded the Thirteenth brigade for a picturesque battalion drill during encampment. Major George H. Whitney led the Thirteenth as Captain F. W. Stillwell commanded Company A. The regiment prides its silver Palma flag, won in 1880 81 and 81, now owned by the unit. Lieutenant James W. Oakford was named brigade judge advocate. A college opens Aug 27 with ten faculty. reception for alumni and many admission applications noted.
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Philadelphia
Eschelon
George H. Whitney
F. W. Stillwell
Louis A. Watres
Frank McMallen
Henry Om Boies
Thea Thirteenth
James W. Oakford
John Albro
William J. Tracy
Edward ©. Yocum
Gobin
Relief Hogine Company Excursion to Lake Ariel
The Relief Hogine Company Excursion No. 8 of Petersburg will run its second trip to Lake Ariel on Thursday August 24 departing Trameteave E and W V depot at 8 40 am. Round trip fare 75 cents for adults 40 cents for children. Bellot boys known for a good time. Conway House at 182 and 184 Penn Ave offers reliable service. Transient and local trade solicited.
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Conway House
Penn Ave
Lehigh Valley Railroad Offers Reduced Rates to Freeland
Special reduction in train fares applies Aug. 23 and returns valid through Aug. 24. Free land marks include the unveiling of the soldiers' monument in Freeland, with tickets discounted for all trains during the event period.
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Ument
Freeland
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Turners Second Day Draws Jubilation and Parade Accolades
The Bezirks-Turn fest moved through Scranton with a rainy start but a packed day of parades and prize competitions. Philadelphia Turn Gemeinde and other societies dominated apparatus events, outdoor sports, wrestling and fencing while spectators enjoyed a concluding excursion to Farview. The sixteenth district Turn Fest wraps up tomorrow with return trips home and plans for the next gathering in four years.
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Philadelphia
Turn Gemeinde
Farview
Scranton
Central Park
Turners
Turner Hall
Burke and Roche
Guth
Scranton Turn Verein Society
Schwenk’s Park
August Arnold
William Hear
Dr. J. Smith
Joseph Funk
D. M. Krogh
Ho Mann
Albert Neusohe
B. Bernheim
B. A. Pinkeldey
Philadelpha
George Suilel
Newark
Rge
Turn Verein
Orwaerts Turn Verein
Williamsport
Germania Turn Verein
Camden Turn Verein
N.d
Trenton Turn Verein
Trenton
N. J
Southwark Turn Verein
William Sttzenberger
Herman L. Wieterer
Secon
Max Orat
Gambrinus Turnsection
Frank Brouedel
Germania Turn Gemeinde
George Seher
William Friedgen
Turo Gemeinde
Herman Arnold
Laura Gemeinde
William Ludacher
Philadelhis
Yuro Gemeinde
F. Bl
Louis Zietz
Southwark
Clob Awinging
George May
Herman H. Nebele
Um Verein
William Frudger
William Friedenger
D. M. F. Reogh
Louis F. Schneck
Ure Gemeinde
St. Louis
Hazen A Camp Outfitter Steals State Supplies
James Hazen of Lake Ariel served as cook for Company B in Gettysburg encampment last week. The unit returned with many supplies stored in the armory and found missing items later. Captain Kellow of Company B recovered the goods before shipment, including a tent flap blankets and state property.
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Jamea Hazan
Lake Ariel
Gettysburg
Hagen
Kellow
Comway B
Company Seized Goods Returned to Armory
The goods including coffee and other items owned by the company were all taken back to the armory, signaling a retraction of property from private hands.
Resignation Withdrawn of Battalion Adjutant Conklin
Battalion Adjutant Conklin of the Thirteenth Regiment has decided to remain in office after a resignation was reported. He has served fifteen years and his superiors urged him to withdraw, keeping him with the regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conklin
Claude
Council Committee to Study Frable Charges Delayed
The select council special committee appointed to investigate the Frable charges will take no steps until the common council meets to appoint a joint committee. President Nealis said charges target both the comments and the selectmen, and a lower branch inquiry will seek its own investigation.
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Select Council
Common Council
Nealis
Selectmen
Jae
Green Ridge wheelmen host driving park bicycle meet entries
List of entrants for a class A bicycle meet includes riders from Scranton Pottsville Wilkes Barre Honesdale Pittston and Plainfield with prizes ranging gold silver diamonds and copper hardware for events from one to two miles and various handicaps noting names such as Chas Coleman E W Biun Julius Moll and G R W Scranton in orange blue and black livery.
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Green Ridge
W. J. Fredericks
Anthracus Wheelmen
Pittston
Julius Moll
Honesdale
A. Poole
Scranton
Chas. Coleman
Merrit Biddleman
Gray
Fred H. Dittrick
Maple City Wheelman
G. Rh
W. Scranton
Monte Scott
Plainfield
R V. White
GR. W
FP. P. Weyant
A. Gregory
C. W
N. J
J. B. Corser
BP. W
Pottsville
Frick
G M
Tulomie
G. It
W. Softley
Wilkes-Barre
Garne
Poole
C. W. Krick
Penn
Wheelmen
Sinking
Springs
F. A. Gardner
B.C. Scranton
E. A. Gilmore
H. G. Newman
B. C
A. I. Diffenderfur
B.A. C
Binghamton
N. Y
Ray Dawson
New York
Divonton
H. M. James
Morris Bidleman
B. G L. van Valkenberg
Fle
Coup
Liberty
Brooklyn
Langford
Jee
Wisenhickon
Philadelpes CT
Miner
Lackawatina County
Secon Piles
Weyandt
It. W. White
R.A. Gregory
G. M. Tolomie
R. W
BE. A
Poole Scranton
G. A. Gardner
E. A. Gilmors
YW. G. Newman
B.C
G. A. Winans
S B.C
EL. van Valkenberg
Pittsburg
Pann
Reading
G. M. Tolemis
Blag
Monte Seort
Crescent W
N. Wd
BR. A. Gregory
Beranton
R. V. White
RK. W
J. B. Carter
Pottsville W
George H. Winans
B. A. Beranton
N.Y
Invender
Colorful Team Names and Names in Scranton Area List
A fragmented OCR list shows multiple names and affiliations in Scranton and surrounding towns. Mentions include Wilkes-Barre Pottaville and Plainfield with color-themed identifiers and numerous initials and abbreviations.
Richard TIL Promises a Superb Attraction at Prothingham
An evening of rare engagement features Richard TH with a fifty player company. The stirring battle scene coronation and funeral procession promise spectacular spectacle under Mr Jones Ransome Richards Fair brother Linwis and McCabe. Powell's seats held yesterday to ensure a fine house.
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Richard Til
Richard
Prothingham
Mr. Jones
Ransome
Mr. Richards
Miss Fairbrother
Mike Linwis
Miss McCabe
Powell's
Excursion to Niagara Falls on August Weekend
Sunday excursion from Carbondale and Scranton offers a full day trip to Niagara Falls aboard a special train. Ernestine organizers promise live music by the Jermyn band aboard, with return options on the Sunday trains and regular trains later in August.
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Erienes
Niagara Falla
Gulfulo
Falls
Jermyn
Carbondile
Scranton
Bond Filed as Collector Flees Bond in Jermyn Borough
A. Lane, collector of taxes for Jermyn borough, fled his 15 000 bond with Clerk of the Courts Thomis and had it approved by the court. Sureties listed are C. L. Bell, Jacob Hiller, C. D. Winter, and R. Bunt. An unrelated furnace repair offer follows.
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A. Lane
Jermyn Borough
Thomis
C. L. Bell
Jacob Hiller
C. D. Winter
R. Bunt
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