City faces bid hurdles on $195,000 sewer bonds
Two bids for the bonds were rejected for lacking certified checks and for conditions about legality. Day & Co. sought $9,000 back, arguing the election was improper. City officials consider further action, with other bids and revisions debated amid council proceedings and new ordinances.
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Day & Co
Jovanton
R. L. Day & Co
Boston
New York
Select Council
Wiener
Wait. Day & Co
Keller Defeats Ill-Timed Transfer in Common Council
In a historic common council session Mr. Keller, after years of opposition, blocked irregular expenditures. He objected to a 206 transfer for Liberty hose house heating from 1200 moved from balances to general fire uses. The alliance passed the transfer amid his continued protest.
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Washburn Street
Maln Avenue
Mr. Keller
Keller
Columbia Hose House
Baltineen
Mr. Paine
Iave
Clerk Lynett
Lynett
Griffiths
Vosbure
Messrs
Harvey and
Calpin
Wengel
Fourteenth Ward
Paine
William Street
General Fire Department
Brext
Board of Health Ap
Merchant at Panther shoots two men in West Virginia
James H. Chambers, a Panther merchant, killed Dr. Elmer Tomlinson of Williamsport PA and Adam Gailey in Panther, W Va, after a dispute over a furniture sale. Bailey, a former partner, fired next, wounding Gailey in the store. Chambers surrendered and was acquitted at preliminary trial.
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James H. Chambers
Elmer Tomlinson
Adam Bailey
Associated Presa Panther
W. Va
Williamsport
Adam Gailey
Tomlinson
Panther Lumber Company
Chambers
Deal
Adam Hailey
Alley
Bailey
Chandlers
Kime
Dallow
M. Tomlinson
Judge Chambers
Evangelical Alliance Delegates at State Convention
The Associated wire reports the Evangelical Alliance of Pennsylvania meeting in Wilkes-Barre with devotional exercises by Brady of Williamsport and papers on church collaboration by Hewit W. Millon and Benjamin CG Welvi. Other speakers included Francis Took and Henry M. Sertion as discussions advanced.
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Wilkessthiree
The
Evangelinal Allie
Penna
Brady
Wil Timspart
Maciluller
W. Millon
Recorder Discharges Entire Jury Panel in Election Case
A hundred jurors were discharged by Recorder Got after complaints that some jurors would not convict in election cases. Deputy Attorney Generals Hedges and Hamman had prosecuted in the recorder's court for several days. The move aimed to secure fair consideration of election-related prosecutions.
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Recorder Golf
New York
Mecamler
Scranton Viaduct Dispute Heads to Equity Hearing
City of Scranton and rail firms deny Keller claims regarding a viaduct. They contend the project benefits the public, not a private debt increase, and say damages to Keller are not a city debt. A hearing is set for the first week of January.
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Keller
City of Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Scranton Thailway Company
Ilegal
Wheller
Equity Court
Robbery threat at Hotel Irving prompts police response
Landlord Welchel at the Hotel Irving reports a gang of seven to eight men loitering near the hotel and attempting to lure an out of town guest with a big wad of cash. Patrolman Peters arrives after a frantic central station call and the group disperses before police reach the scene. The host notes similar incidents on prior nights.
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Welchel
Hotel Irving
King Peters
Tribune
Central Station
Thompson
Peters
Welcher
Weichel
Laxative Hromo Quinine Plus Cold Cure Advert
A historical ad promises a one day cold cure with Hromo Quinine laxative. The table shows a 25 cent price and a bold claim of cure without failure.
Local incidents and parish note in Park Place area
Park Place in Mie Waehburn Monroe avenue elder Mrs Samuel Brader Court street sprained ankle yesterday. Albwit Keisting Short avenue returned home after a few days in New York. Miss Hazel Acheron Woodstreet attended. An Epworth league bastion meeting and debate followed at the Methodist Episcopal church on Court street Thursday night.
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Mie Waehburn
Monroe Avenue
Yishilng
New York Chamber Urges Gold Standard Legislation
The New York Chamber of Commerce passed resolutions urging Congress to authorize and direct the secretary of the treasury to exchange gold coin for other forms of United States money when appropriate. The measure aims to secure a gold basis currency amid debates on bimetallism and the silver issue.
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New York
New York Chamber of Commerce
Ac. Hon
Congress
United States
Chamber of Commerce
State of
Secretary of the Treasury
Towerman Acquitted In Tunnel Collision Case
Frank Lantell, towerman for the Baltimore and Ohio, was acquitted of voluntary manslaughter in the deaths of George Lamb and William Hinchman after a tunnel wreck near Fairmount Park last May. The court instructed the jury no culpable negligence was shown.
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Philadelphia
Frank Lantell
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
George
Laub
William F. Hinchman
Freman
Fairmount Park
Lamb
Lantell
Towne Accepts U S Senate Appointment in Wisconsin
Former Congressman Charles A Towne of Duluth Silver Republican arrived in St Paul and formally accepted the U S Senate vacancy created by Cushman K Davies death. He received his commission immediately and will depart for Washington to assume the seat until the legislature elects a successor.
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St. Paul
Minn
Charles A.towne
Duluth
Lind
United States Senate
Cushman K. Davies
Washington
Reception to Ribboners at White House for WCTU delegates
The President and Mrs McKinley hosted a reception for the 1900 delegates to the Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention. Elaborate room decorations honored Paris Exposition commissioners who were dinner guests last night. The Marine Band provided music. The receiving party included Mrs McKinley and several cabinet members and secretaries.
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Washington
McKinley
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Commissionera
Paris
Water Company Fined in Wilkes-Barre
Officials of Spring Brook Water Co in Wilkes-Barre and nearby Wyoming Valley towns faced charges for violating city ordinances by delaying filters and delivering impure water. After lengthy testimony, the mayor imposed a fine of 110, with an appeal noted by the company remains possible.
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Wilkes-Barre
Dec. T
Oifcigls
Spring Brook Water Company
Wyoming Valley
Coe
President nominates Pennsylvania post in store to senators
Exclusive wire report lists nominations for Pennsylvania posts including Thambleton PL Wilson Alloonas Wm. W. Champion Montourside by KR Mourns Bellwood with details unclear from the fragment.
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Associated Dress
Washington
Tailay
Pennsylvania Post
Thambleton
Wilson
Alloonas
W. Champion
Montourside
KR. Mourns
Bellwood
Y W C A Notes and Girls Industrial Club Meeting
The YWCA hosts a social evening with a candy pull inviting all members. The Girls Industrial club meets today at 1 PM to work on Christmas candy. next week they will learn to make simple inexpensive gifts. Members may support a scholarship to the cooking school.
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Young Women's Christian Association
Girls’ Industrial Club
Cliub
Pittston News Briefs Include Fatal Mine Accident and Local Obituaries
Special to the Beranton Tribune reports Robert Brann died after being struck by a runaway tram at the Forty Fort mine. he died in Mercy hospital Wilkes-Barre. Also noted are the death of Mrs Mary Everhart in Philadelphia and details of the Everhart family history in West Pittston. George D Bossuni and Carvie Dennis wed in New York City with a home to York Avenue, West Pittston. An injury to BR Cobb leaves him with a broken leg at the Babylon breaker. Funeral services for Emmis Caniewhey are planned.
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Beranton Tribune
Pittston
Robert Brann
Forty Fort
Mercy Hospital
Wilkes-Barre
Mary Everhart
Dali T. Everhart
West Pittston
Philadelphia
Shin Lus
Everhart Farina
Lackawanna River
Pittston Dunation
Everhart
Susquehanna Avenue
George D. Bossuni
United States Express Company
Wid
BR. A. Cobb
Willian Street
Babylon
Emmis Caviohuey
Mra VII
G. Caniehuer
Hughestown
Priceburg notices and local appointments reported
Robert Colburn of Price street has recovered enough from illness to resume duties. John Wesley Castle of Knights of the Golden Hogje will meet in Odd Fellows hall at 7 this evening. William Perris Jr of Maple Street has moved with his wife to Green Ridge. Dr J J Belheimer has purchased the corner Main Street lot opposite.
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Robert Colburn
Price Street
John Wesley Castle
Knights of the Golden Hogje
Odd Fellows’ Hall
William Perris, Jr
Maple Street
Green Ridge
J. J. Belheimer
Main Street
Miss Maury McGinty Dies at Dunmore Street Home
Place-Guernsey Hall notes the death of Miss Maury McGinty age 65, Ireland born, longtime Blakely resident. She dies after a weeklong illness at her sister Mrs John Daley's home on Dunmore Street. funeral Sunday at 2 pm. interment in St Patrick's cemetery.
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Maury McGinty
John Daley
Dunmore Street
Ireland
John
Patrick McGinty
M. Callender
Scranton
Edward Jones
G. M. Hull
Eddy Creek
Local residents relocate and begin new building work
Where he now resides, and has commenced excavations preparatory to erecting a fine residence thereon. Mr. and Mrs. Friend have removed from the Odd Fellows' building, on Lincoln street, to Maple street. Mrs. Proudlock, of Lincoln and Jackson streets, is building a store near her residence which she intends to open as completed.
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Friend
Odd Fellows
Lincoln Street
Maple Street
Proudlock
Lincoln
Jackson Streets
Price Library meeting features Hen ry address and music
The Price Library association plans an evening meeting with Rev C B Henry delivering the address, a short musical program, and speeches by prominent speakers. Five choirs from Olyphant Providence Hyde Park Plymouth and Taylor compete for the main prize.
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Price Library Association
C. B. Henry
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cavalry
Rey
David P. Jones
Scranton
Felows
M. M. Williams
J. G. Watkins
Geaslon
David E. Lewis
Olyphant
H. M. Eolward
Beranton
Taylor Borough
Henry 3. Davis
Dutch Gap
Edith Houser
Maiistr
New York State
Hown Invincible Commandery
Knights of Malta
Calvary Baptist Church
Pehearral
M. ¢. Judge
New York
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Taylor, Pyne and Holden
Slik Factery
F. L. Crane Furs Announces Full Line of Garments
F. L. Crane offers furs and fur garments of all kinds with low prices. Call to see tailored suits jackets long coats box coats neckpieces boas muffs and children's furs. Furs repaired and raw furs bought.
Arrival of 324 Lackawanna Avenue and factory transport
324 Lackawanna Avenue has arrived and is being hauled to the factory on High street, where machinists are placing the material in position as soon as possible Washington camp No 493 Patriotic Order Sons of America will meet this Monday. Mrs David Lloyd of Pond street left yesterday for a month's visit to Glens Walls New Jersey.
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High Street
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
David Lloyd
Pond Street
Glens Walls
Pittston Avoca Barbers Union Elects Officers
Avoca barbers form a union with J J Waters as president J F McCarthy recording secretary and Martin Manley trustee They plan Sunday movement closing with shops closing at five o clock except Wednesday and Saturday John McKeon runs for councilman Mary Moylan hosted a party Union services set in January at local churches Solomon Deeble honored after Keystone mine test output reaches 7000 tons with 26 Avoca men employed at the mine.
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Pittston
Avoca
J. J. Waters
Martin Manley
John McKeon
Spring Street
Mary Moylan
Primitve Methodist
Langcliffe
Methodist Episcopal
Solomon Deeble
Jermyn
Keystone
Deeble
Avota
Mra Winalow's Soothing Syrup Sold in Clark's Summit
Two valuable lots on South Main Street Clark's Summit Wilkes-Barre Pa advertised for over fifty years as mothers' remedy for children. The diyaege claims soothing the gums easing teething and curing wind colic and diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide with request for the old formula at twenty five cents per bottle.
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Sile
Clark's
Summit
Vee
South Main Street
Wilkes-Harre
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Miury Burke
Lawrence Hose Company
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Paul Urban
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