Election May Not Be Held Under Ballot Printing Delays
County commissioners say ballots cannot be printed in time for next Tuesday due to primaries held Saturday. Mayoral and council meetings face delays as resignations, party lines, and printing logistics threaten postponement of a special council election. The Tribune notes ballots could be printed if nominations are certified promptly, but there is risk of an indefinite delay.
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Elgct
Moir
Thytek Lavelle
Alta
Terk Latetio
Common Branch
Select Council
Common Council
Griffiths
Reiblicans
Calpin
Heli
John Morris
Tribune
Pitewession
Hinen Williams
McCann
Durkin
Inverferca
Coun‘i
Counci
Norton Struck by Duryea Car Near Old Forge Church
George Norton of Connepton Od Forge borough was struck by a western bound Duryea trolley car on the Scranton line near the Old Forge Methodist church about 3:00 am. He suffered a compound fracture of the left leg and a possible skull fracture and was taken to Lackawanna Hospital in serious condition. Conductor Chinvore and Motorman T Harrington assisted passengers in removing him to the car and he was later transported to the city hospital. He is described as a promising young man of the borough.
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George Norton
Connenton
Caren
Chinvore
T Harrington
Norton
Fle
Large Ice Contract Nets 150000 Tons Yearly in PA
President Charles Robinson of the Lake Lodore Improvement company returns from New York with a five year contract for 150000 tons annually with the American Ice company. The Lake Lodore group sources from Lake Lodore Keene and Elk lakes, with capacity to supply up to two million tons per winter. The firm plans a Vigx517 feet ice house at Keene lake holding 1000 tons and four such structures.
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Charles Robinson
Lake Loddre Improvement Company
New York
American Ice Company
Philadelphia
Pocono
Metropolitan Company
Lake Lodore Company
Keene Lake
John H. Jordan
M. W. O'Boyle
BR. J. Rollinson
J. J. Croghan
WW. HH. Malia
R. W. Jordan
John WW. Toy
Fplitston
Patrick McNally
Honesdale
Shanty Blaze Threatened Explosion at Work Site
An overheated stove ignited a fire in a shanty built for workers on the New Young Men's Christian Association building foundations. The structure suffered heavy damage and work materials burned. Claims of dynamite were raised as flames surged, but the crew kept the blast at bay and prevented an explosion.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Progressive Euchre Party at Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus held a progressive euchre party at their North Washington Avenue club house last night with fifty five couples playing. J. J. Kearney won the first prize a dress suitcase Annie Corbett took second a ladies umbrella and a tie for third between P. B. Mall a and John B. Nalin was settled in a deciding rum. A luncheon followed under the house committee's direction.
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Knights of Columbus
Washington Avenue
J. J. Kearney
Annie Corbett
Malla
John B. Nalin
House
Syracuse men cleared in theft case by prosecutor
The charges against Philip Galinsky and Benjamin Bellison were withdrawn after prosecutor Max Histein, visiting the city, confirmed the $30 bail was paid in full by Elstein. Mayor Mair discharged the pair as Elstein celebrated by covering meals for their confinement period.
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Philip Galinsky
Benjamin Bellison
Syracuse
Max Histein
Ballee
Elstein
Mair
Opinions on the Change to Second Class Cities
A Pittsburg business perspective argues against converting Scranton to second class status under existing laws. The writer cites tax burdens, landlord tenant strains, school board complexity, and centralization risks. He favors expanding third class city limits rather than promoting second class status.
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Atherton
Board of Trade
Scranton
the Tribune
Pittsburg
Filnn, Magee & Co
Pitteburg
Scranton City Status Debate Seeks Second Class Law
Editor of The Tribune replies to Dec 1 letter on second-class city edict reform. He cannot speak on Pittsburgh Allegheny charter specifics but urges a higher class law. He favors Scranton joining larger Second Class status to better fit its size and urges cooperation with Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce and Beranton board of trade for legislative adjustment.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Scranton
Pittston
Carbondale
Chamber of Commerce of
Beranton Board of Trade
Move Scranton Toward Second Class City Status
Editorial urges Scranton to advance from third to second class, arguing growth, improved municipal government, and elimination of weak features. Calls for administrators and executives with business experience and honesty to guide development and modernization.
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Ealitor
the Tribune
Scranton
Scranton Second Class City Plan Endorsed
Editor W T Hackett states support for Scranton to be classed as a second-class city with executive branches appointed by the mayor and responsible to him rather than the city councils.
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The
Tribune
Sirs
Scranton
William Connolly Committed After Arrest for Assault
William Connolly of Third Street was committed to the county jail yesterday afternoon by Alderman Russon in default of a $300 bail after being arrested for assaulting his mother.
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William Connolly
Third Street
Russon
Disorderly Suspect Charged With Threats To His Mother
A man about thirty, intoxicated at arraignment before the alderman, is charged with threatening the life of his aged mother Mrs. Mary Connolly. He spoke abusively in the main trader's office, cursed Alderman Kaason and the constable, and had to be handcuffed after becoming violently disorderly.
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Mary Connolly
Fitz-stein
Trate
Billingsgate
Kaason
Dogs Poisonings Plague Dalton Village Prompted Reward
A Dalton reader reports thirteen dogs poisoned in three weeks with several owners named and a $1000 reward offered. He links the acts to local chicken thieves, noting armed residents prepared to defend poultry and promising swift retaliation if suspects are caught.
Scranton Social Notes Reflect Local Visits and Events
Miss May Kilpatrick and Miss Minnie Moore visited family in Scranton and Park Street while Oscar Ace and Oscar Sheibley arrived from nearby towns. Local health records report a measles surge and scarlet fever case. John LiBouche resigned to join Erie. D T Reese secured a vacant post. The Ideals performed at the Grand Opera House with praised scenery. The Progressive Euchre club hosted a social with prizes. Grand Army post elected new officers and hosted a bean banquet.
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May Kilpatrick
Scranton
Minnie Moore
Park Street
Oscar Ace
Oscar Sheibley
Uniondale
James Place
Mitchell Avenue
Henry C. Albright
Randolph Manson
J. W. Spicer
Philadelphia Ledger
Messrs
Mansfield and Bonner
North American
Minnie . Woolheater
Hancock
Carbondale
John LiBouche
Delaware and Hudson Company
Erie
D. T. Reese
J. B. Jordin
Bina Loftus
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Washington
Amity Club
Burke's Hall
Kathryn Reardon
Grand Opera
Himmelein Company
Euchre
Patrick Moffitt
Seventh Avenue
John Purple
George Keene
William H. Davies
No. 187
Grand Army of the Republic
John McComb
Alamander Felton
William Blake
W. B. Chase
A. W. Daley
Milo Felts
John Jennings
Christopher Schultz
George Heddon
John Brandon
James ©. Decker
J. M. Alexander
Robert McHale
McComb
Peckville Class Nominates Officers for Next Term
Aly Peckville reports James LaBar returned from a visit with York relatives. At a special Class No. 5 meeting Tuesday evening officers for the coming term were nominated to be elected at the next regular meeting at Mr. Joseph English’s Mul street residence. All class members urged to attend. many friends of Dr. W. F. Mott are mentioned.
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Aly
James LaBar
York State
Joseph English
Muli Street
W. F. Mott
Calvary Baptist Parsonage
Hey
H. Harris
Mary
M. D. Harris
Main Street
Richard J. ‘Thomas
the Pyne
William Jenkins
Thomas
David M. Davis
John J. Evans
James Morris
Jim
Frederick Andrews
John R.eeley
Bowen
Thos. Gibbons
Harry McGuigan
Grind Cone
Gomer Jones
James Hooper
W. G. Simpson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Over One Hundred Pianos and Organs for Christmas Trade
A local retailer announces more than a hundred beautiful pianos and organs for the Christmas trade with very low prices and easy terms. Every instrument is fully guaranteed and customers are urged to call, compare prices, and see what money will buy.
Place-Guernsey Hall Mourns Death in Philadelphia Hospital
The Place-Guernsey Hall community notes the death of a local figure yesterday at a private Philadelphia hospital where he had been treated since early summer. Funeral arrangements will be announced later as the town reflects on the loss and honors the deceased’s service.
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Philadelphia
Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Blanche Taylor
Mgr
William Vaughan
Jessie Hoffecker
Willliam Johns
Estella Wundeman
All Hail Santa Claus Cantata At Presbyterian Church
The Vouug people plan a Christmas Eve cantata titled All Hail Santa Claus to be staged in the church. Tickets cost 1 cent. Miss Georgia Thomas has recovered and can attend. Various local lodge members announce New Year entertainments and social events with guests and speakers noted throughout the town.
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Lackawanna Valley
F. J. Coyne
Mullen
Chisa
Thomas Coyne
Jennie Loughney
J. Taylor
Keyser Creek
Taylor and Storrs Street
Cooper Street
Welsh Baptist Sabbath School
John A. Franela
Ruytor Castle
Knights of the Golden Bagh
Joseph Morgan
Paterson
Presbyterian Sunday Echos
Santa Claus
Georgia Thomas
Odd Pellows
Knights of Malla
Sweerey Builiding
Joseph Piekula
Atherton
Thomas Mulderig
Dunnopeatrees
Mary Bullock
Dunmore
Currie Crippen
Magele Loftus
Carbondale
James Nealon
Dunmore Street
T. J. Matthews
Spring Brook
Eugene Smith
Green Ridge
Wis
PL Jones
Tackawanna Street
Rm Committee
Bonn
Opera House
Jones
Washington
Applington
Wudsen Eitreet
Excelviog Hose Company
St James church junior choir bazaar and wedding news
The junior choir bazaar at St James church Sunday school room drew strong attendance with frequent encores as the program continued tonight. The Old Oaken Bucket and many recitations and songs followed by a quilting party and instrumentals by Alfred Horsewell. The oldest Buckingham daughter married at Scranton yesterday and reception held at her parents home. Nearby residents plan to return to Avoca as Hillside collieries reopen.
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St. James’ Church
Grace Avery
Gertie Carter
Jennie Nichelle
Beatrice Harney
Jane Ann Ormaton
Alfred Horsewell
Bessie Jones
Abraham Davis
Annie Buckingham
George Buckingham
West Mayfield
Scranton
Ao F P. A. Ruttenberg
Gorittiths
Eb. Lee
Seat
Sephustsc
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It states refunds if not cured and bears EB W Grave’s signature on each box.
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Ruggists
EB. W. Grave
Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold By Druggists
The document is a testimonial for Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming internal action on blood and tissues. Fr. dg Cheney & Co and others certify Fr. Cheney's honesty and ability to meet obligations. Sentiments include endorsements from Toledo druggists and local business names.
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Neward
Hall
Cheney &C
Poledu
Cheney
West &Friux
Drigelits
Toledo
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Kolessle Drugiste
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Dolph B. Atherton
Thee Scranton Board of Trade
WH. H. Logan
Hugh Din
W. T. Hackett
Dalton
H. D. Swarts
W. F. Brower
Union News Company
Mr. Smith
Mr. Lewis
Moxley
John L. Swarts
Gordon
Fred Snyder
Fred Palmer
Peckville
Guernsey
Pennsylvania
Guernsey Hall
Scranton, Pa
J. W. Guernsey
Taylor
Acacia
Frederick Wallick
Olyphant
Krause
America
Germany
Matthew Bros
Jermyn and Mayfield
Mere
John McAndrew
Familly
Avoca
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