Scranton City Notes and Local Incidents
Entrances to Scranton High School examinations begin April 29. Reports of a man named Gallagher denying desertion charges. A band concert attracted a large crowd at Nay Ang Park. Rudolph Wartike held on $300 bail for threatening his wife. Larry Stone fined $5 for assault at the Lackawanna station. John Connell accused of stealing a bicycle from a boarder. Charles Tierney, a Wilkes-Barre lineman, killed by a live wire. Green Ridge W C T U to meet at Baptist church for biennial reports. Mrs Kate Sampson jailed awaiting trial for a disorderly act. Lake Poyntelle excursion train times posted. Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers hosting bake today. Rail conductors urged to arrest those jumping on and off cars to steal rifles. Floor broker charged with selling liquor without license. John Wilson treated for wounds at Lackawanna Hospital. Lawn social postponed due to weather. to be held on church lawn tonight. Young Men’s Institute excursion to Lake Lolore planned with 7:00 am departure. Central Railroad of New Jersey runs special to Mauch Chunk for 85 cents. Michael Tolan arrested for stealing from a woman while she was intoxicated. hearing set for morning.
Speedway News and Hotel Advertising Timetable
The Speedway Hotel on the mountain opens year round and advertises rifle range access for patrons. Carriages depart at listed times from Meare i to the corner at 606 pm and 590 am, with other timings including AIS pm and KOO pm. Weekly chicken and waffles dinners are offered on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday for parties with advance orders.
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Annesty
Meare i
Tucedaya
Thure
Saturisya Dinnete
Café Meal Hours and Large Party Arrangements
Breakfast hours 6 to 9 a m lunch 1 to 2 30 p m dinner 6 to 6 p m lunch available all day in cafe arrangements for large parties by phone 4674
Men Only Social At Adams Avenue Chapel Draws Crowd
Reverend James Hughes and friends organized a men only social at Adams Avenue Chapel last night with about sixty men attending. Performances by Hankin Jones Jeffrey Harber and Hazleton entertained while Hughes and Chandler gave brief welcomes and discussed weekly social and intellectual gatherings. Ice cream and cake followed the event, seen as a success with another gathering planned for the 18th to welcome more participants.
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Janes Hughes
Adams Avenue Chapel
Marsrs
Hankin
Jones
J. Jeffrey
Harber
Hazleton
Hughes
Chandler
James Hughes
Adams Avenue
Smythe Arrested on Charge of Obtaining Goods by Deceit
W F Smythe appeared before Alderman Millar on a charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses from Phillip Doersam a Penn Avenue tailor. Doersam said Smythe ordered two salts for 75 but paid only 98 with a check then left for New York and was arrested upon returning.
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W. F. Smythe
Millar
Phillip Doersam
Penn Avenue
Smythe
New York
Mudtown Man Arraigns Friend Over Disappearing Clothes
Michael Poliskey of Mudtown told Patrolmen Sartor and Perry he spent the night with Frank Jones and that Jones left him late. A new suit Poliskey carried vanished and he linked the two events. Jones was arrested and arraigned before Mayor Moir for a further hearing.
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Michael Poliskey
Mudtown
Sartor
Perry
Frank Jones
Jones
Poliskey
Sherlock Holmes
Arraigner
Moir
Wife Beater Sentenced To Jail
John Dempsey of Caupouse Avenue faced Mayor Moir on a wife beating charge. He was fined ten dollars and, in default, jailed eighty days after police broke in to arrest him. Mrs. Dempsey was taken to Lackawanna Hospital for treatment of severe injuries.
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John Dempsey
Caupouse Avenus
Moir
Dempsey
O'Colok
McCoulfan
Potter
Wise Elephants Brightest Babies of Gentry Show
The baby elephants of the Famous Gentry Dog and Pony Show are said to be exceptionally bright and obedient lacking any Master Ying commands. They perform a fifteen minute routine with ease and are noted for docility and child friendliness. Imported from India by Prof. Gentry and raised on bottles in Indiana before touring.
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India
Gentry
Indiana
Foretold Dream Drives Woman to Travel for Son’s Illness
In New Castle Mrs. Elizabeth Clark dreamed a vision of her 14 year old son dying from illness and a physician prescribing three black tablets. She left for Salem Indiana after reading a letter reporting her son’s dangerous malady and planned to hurry to his bedside.
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New Castle
Elizabeth Clark
Salem
Ind
Chark
Tim
Fowler praised by missionary leader from Chefoo
Reverend Frederick Brown reports from Chefoo that refugees overwhelm the area and praise U S Consul Fowler for saving missionaries. He notes the consul’s value amid refugee turmoil and condemns the British presence. The letter mentions ninety three refugees arriving and expresses strong support for Fowler.
Librarian Carr Named President of National Library Association
Henry J. Carr of Scranton Public Library is elected president of the American Library Association, chosen almost unanimously from eight hundred librarians. The article notes the association's aims to promote libraries, improve access to reading, and foster cooperation. it highlights Carr’s long service and his wife Mrs. Carr’s support, and lists past presidents and the association’s impact on free libraries and national library reforms.
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United States
Canada
Henry J. Carr
Scranton Public Library
American Libray Association
Philadelphia
Andrew Carnegie
New Hampshire
Carr
Michigan
Justin Winner
Warward
William F. Poole
Chicago
Newberry Library
Poole
Charles A. Cutler
Forbesibrary
Northampton
Mase
Frederick M. Crandem
St. Louis
Melville Dewey
New York
Samuel §. Green
Worcester Public Library
William I. Pletcher
Amherst College
J. N. Larned
Buffalo Library
Henry M. Unley
Lbrarian
Detroit Public Library
John C. Dana
Public Library of
Denver
Col
William H. Hrett
Public Library
Cleveland
Herbert Putnam
Congress
Washington, D.C
William ¢. Lane
Harvard College
Withers
Reuben G. Thivaltes
Wisconsin Historical Rectory
National Association
Beranton
Mlltary
America
Surveyors Shift Focus to Pittston Line
Civil Engineer James H. Rittenhouse leads surveyors from the Connell Park and Speedway project to begin mapping the route between this city and Pittston. William F. P. Mattes says construction may start this fall, with contracts let for portions once ready, though exact site and timing remain uncertain.
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James H. Rittenhouse
Connell Park and Speedway Company
Speedway
Pittston
William FP. Mattes
Drunk Woman Resists Police After Glass Injury
Mrs. Charles Thiel of Center street, weighing about 300 pounds, became highly intoxicated yesterday midday near Saunders' Market on Franklin avenue. She tore Patrolman Day's coat and covered Detec tive Moir with blood after injuring her hand on glass, then was hoisted into a patrol wagon and taken to the central police station for the mayor to hear her story.
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Charles Thiel
Center Street
Lona Day
John Moir
Bob Deiter
Thiel
Central Police Station
Saunders’ Mareket
Franklin Avenue
Doling
Day
Moir
Dr Hand Condensed Milk Company Formed in Scranton
Local Ubly Michigan capitalists organize a dairy firm with 200000 capital. Dr D B Hand of Scranton elected president and C E Rogers named general manager. New plant acquires Huron Condensed Milk at Ubly and plans 200 case daily output with a New York office and Scranton headquarters.
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New York
Ubly
Mich
D. B. Hand
C. E. Rogers
Michigan
Dr. Hand Condensed Milk Company
Scranton
Rookery
Washington Avenue
EB. Rogers
Scranton Dairy Company
Huron Condensed Milk Company
Wbly
Dr. Hand
D. BR. Hand
Charles W. Matthews
5. EB. Thorne
C. EB. Rogers
A. B. Sleeper
A. B. Madi
W. Beach
A. Ft. Be
J. B. Jones
Uhly
Diarrhoea Remedy Touts Quick Relief for Soldiers
During the civil war and the Spanish-American War diarrhoea plagued troops and soldiers. David Taylor of Wind Ridge Greene County Pennsylvania reports Chamberlains Collee Cholera and Diarrhoan Temedy gives rapid relief. Sold by druggists and Matthew Brothers wholesale and retail agents. Read full Tribune Educational Contest description on fourth page.
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Spain
David Taylor
Wind Ridge
Greene County
Matthew Brothers
the Tribune
Fourth Pure
Visionary water power and factory costs debate
Mr J C Hamlin discusses the loss of power options elsewhere and argues Niagara Falls offers electric power at lower costs, enabling large scale manufacturing. The note promotes Niagara real estate by E H Weinbrook, agent, at 610 Spruce Street, Scranton, Pa, on the fourth page.
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Niagara Falls
E. H. Weinbrook
Niagara Real Estate
Spruce Street
Scranton
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H. B. Ware
HI School
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Gallagher
Charles Gallner
MayNeld
Dauer
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Ais
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Weterdburg
Draywan
Larry Stone
Lackawanna
Yeuterday
John Curran
St. Charles
Alberman Millar
John Connill
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes Barre
Charles Tierney
Traction Company
Wilkes-Harte
WOC. T. U
Chreen Ridge Wer Men's Christian Tamperance Union
Baptist Church
Morey Avenue
Mhs. Sampson
Kate Sampson
Raymond Court
Rowling
Ewan
Lake Poystelle
Lake Poyntelle
Ontire and Western
At & Oteleckhia
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Seranion
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Themut Teyshon
Apywaried
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West #cranton
Lack Wanna Hospital
Wolfe
Hvangelical Church of the Holy Trinity
Church Lawn
Atlanta
Mulhern Street
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Atm
Lake
Lolore
Miefeon
Sand Tha
Glen Onoko
Central Railroad of New Jersey
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Aug
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Glen Opole
Pitterton
Wilkesdlarre
Ashley
Fiona
Ali
Maul Chunk
Michael Tolan
Dunmore
Chitt
Agin
Tolan
Speedway News
Speedway Hote
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Frederick Brown
Leonard
Chefoo
Powlir
Fowler
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Hin
National Library Association
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Pris
Western Enterprise
DR. Hand Condensing Company
Beecham
Ead
Europe
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Prop
Great Jones
Vienna
China
Geo. V. Millar & Co
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Wyoming Ave
Lyceum
J.D. Williams & Bro
Lackawanna Ave
J. C. Hamlin
Chicago & North Western Railway
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
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Salt Lake City
Ogden
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Smithsia Ct
Pittsburg
Washington
Denton
Guperior
Cmeret
Clark
Céloaga
Zenda
You
Cushman Bros. CO
Mudson St
N.Y
Panlem
Advicw
Rever
Court House
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