Injured rail worker faces hand amputation in Lackawanna County
Leon Sharp of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad was taken to Moses Taylor hospital after fingers were caught in rails during shunting. Two fingers will be amputated. The report mentions other local items including a music concert controversy and upcoming meetings of local unions.
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Lackawanna County
Association
Harrisburg
Leon Sharp
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Moses Taylor Hospital
Sharp
Mansfield Delineates Beau Brummell At Academy of Mist
Richard Mansfield presented Beau Brummell at the Academy of Mist last night to a cultured audience. His naturalness and lack of self in the role impressed, with a capable supporting cast including Harkins, Weaver, Jewett, Andrews, Griffith, Stuart, McCuull, Hankin, Bainbridge, and Glidden. Mansfield declined curtain call to keep the focus on the character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mansfeld
Academy of Miste
Mr. Mansfield
Glyde Fitch
Beau Brummell
Prince of Wales
Calif
Mgr. Mansfield
Mr. Manafield
Beau Mrummell
D. H. Harkins
J. W. J. Weaver
Henry Jewett
A. 4. Andrews
W. O. Griffith
Jane Stuart
Angela MecCuull
Wasson
Mr Mansfield
Richard Mansfield
Academy of Muse
Shakespeare
Richard
Boston
Killed on the Railroad James Martin of Avoca
An accident at the Moosle depot on the Delaware and Hudson railway last evening killed James Martin of Avoca, a mine carpenter in working clothes. He ran onto the track after hearing a whistle, was struck by a fast freight, and his body was dragged about thirty feet. Coroner Kelley convened a jury and adjourned the inquest to tomorrow at 2 pm to hear trainmen testimony. His remains were taken home. he leaves a wife and family.
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Gammon's Hill
Hyde Park
Oak Street
Main Avenue
Duggan
Christian Endeavor Society
Grace Reformed Church
Noort
Luther Keller
Ladies’ Aid Society
Camp & Sons of Veterans
Evra Griffin
Lackawanna Avenue
Jacob Ross
Scranton
Lena Ross
Alderman Fuller
Lila Tridl
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Gravity Road
Carbondale
George B. Carter
Him Park Methodist Episcopal Church
New Year's
Thensylvania State Musical Teachers
Free Signal
Busny
James Martin
Avoca
Moosle
Delaware and Hudson
Artemus
Kelley
Martin
Mansfield Sees Greatness Possible in Shakespearean Roles
Richard Mansfield argues that actors may reach Shakespearean greatness only if audiences accept humanized, internal portrayals. He criticizes declamatory tradition, favors contemporary drama, contrasts Coquelin Irving debates, and notes his Napoléon accent while underscoring personal character in performance.
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Jones
Bragon Howard
Thien
M. Coquelin
Henry Irving
All Souls Chapel Hosts Christmas Gift Fair
The All Souls Church congregation on Pine Street near Adame Advent held a two day fair starting last evening with a sale of useful, fancy and domestic gifts for Christmas. A candy booth and refreshments were available and attendees enjoyed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Souls’ Church
Pine Street
Carrie Sheererling Seeks Divorce From Ward Sheerer
Mrs. Carrie Sheererling petitioned the court for a divorce from Ward Sheerer. The couple married May 4, 1680 and separated after July 7, with allegations of desertion. Attorney D J Reedy filed the papers. The item notes auctions at Freeman's with various goods and sales offers from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Sheererling
Ward Sheerer
D. J. Reedy
Sheerer
First Presbyterian Market Transforms Armory Hall
Curated by Scranton women the First Church Market opens at 4 PM in the Adams Avenue armory. The extensive event features flower art household dolls and a central booth with fancy goods, plus a dining area and nightly supper with varied menus. Admission is 10 cents.
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Scranton
Armory
Adams Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
Globe Warehouse
Kerr & Slebecker
Emima Richmond
Frank E. Platt
A. H. Coursen
Jermyn
Mise
Atina Matthews
D. Ek, Taylor
Mra
A.M. Decker
A. EF. Hunt
BE. P. Kingsbury
F. E. Platt
C. J. Parke
Milton Blair
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Cleveland
Cleveland Baking Powdero
New York
Cleveland Brothers
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
Ackawanna
OY Penn Ave
A.B. Warman
Wyoming Avenue
Paney
Pratt’s Book Store
City Notes
Scrianton Lodge
Knights of Pythios
Odd Fellows
Wilkes-Barre
Hemberger
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Mra. D. B
Pennavenue
St. Pat's Church
Green Thridge
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Mulloy
M. J. Kelly
Capowne Avenue
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Hoard
Erin
Nall
Jermyn Wilding
Lackweanna Avenue
C.T. Boland
Linde Street
Committee of Select Council
Common Council
Roaring Brook
Joint Committee
Pabst
Milwaukee
Lohman's
Spruce Street
Episcopal On Books and Hymnals
Pratt's Book Store
Reynolds Bros
Freeman's
Catholic i Books
Griffin's
Tam
Richard F. Lindsiy
Powell's Music Store
Phratt's Book Store
Oxford Bibles
Family Bibles
Prati
the Times
Scratton Times
Mansfield
Bronson Monard
Issie
Irving
Coquelin
Mr. Irving
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon Wis
All Souls’ Chapel
Fountain Peny
Fenn Avenue
Davie
Weber
Guernsey
Carda
Sohmer
Ae Wateroome
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
S. C. Snyder
Excelutor
Czarina
W. W. Berry
Lion Ave
Jewelry and Silver
Rogers
Green Ridge
Penn and Lackawanna Avenues
Woolworth’s
Florida
Malaga
F. P. Price
Dunn
Jacob Bolz
Sai
Millinery Department
J. Bolz
Wroui Nesvenve
Samoa
Banister’s
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Dresden
Browns
Lackawanna Ave
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