Commission Calls for Power to Set Future Railroad Rates
The discussion urges a tribunal with authority to fix maximum rates and minimum charges for interstate carriers. It argues current law lacks enforcement power, hindering remedy for rate discrimination and pooling concerns. It recommends strong legal tools, potential pooling cautiously, and court-backed remedies for compliance.
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Commission
Tate
Watie
Groentine
Wom
Otter
Erforce Nial Rirep
Bert
Legal Reform Echoes Through Commerce Policy Debates
A fragmented passage critiques regulatory aims in commerce law, noting tensions between commissions and broader protections. It calls for clearer investigation reporting and publication of statistics while urging Congress to revise oversight and avoid overreach in market regulation.
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Merce Law
Hanged for Triple Murders in Ripley
John Morgan was hanged in Ripley West Virginia after confessing to a triple murder of Mrs. Edward Greene and her two daughters Alice and Matilda Prost and her son James Greene. Morgan, once taken in as an orphan, murdered the family with a hatchet after a period of living apart.
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Ripley
W. Va
Morgan
John Morrow
Edward Greene
Willow
Haisland
Alice
Matilda Prost
James Greene
John Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Public Sale Scheduled of Several Olyphant and Scranton Properties
Writs of execution direct sale of multiple parcels in Lackawanna County. Properties include Lot No. 14 in Snook’s Addition, Olyphant, a two story frame house, and other parcels in Blakely and Scranton. Auctions set at the Lackawanna County Courthouse on Friday January 7 with cash to highest bidder.
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Flor Faelas
Levarl
Court of Common Pleas
Lackawanna
Court House
Scranton
Lackawanna County
M. P. O'Malley
P. A. Loubignuwe
Terre Tendit
Olyphant Boro¢Ch
Penneyleona
Mag
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Colt of Guarantes Savings, Loan and Investment Company
M. PB. O'Malley
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J.J. Omalley
Atty
Man Wanted as Agent in Various Towns
Classified advert seeks a nationwide canvassing agent for school supplies and general goods. Pay includes $100 monthly salary plus commissions. no capital required. Experience preferred. Regions mentioned include Aerantom Addineia Lack Tiex Carlandale and Clifton. Independent contractor style opportunity with large commissions.
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Carlandale
Wat
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Wells
Alison
Clifton Soap
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Conipoans
Uinelimati
HELP WANTED PEMALES ADVERTISEMENTS AND EMPLOYMENT OFFERS
Help wanted ads seek kitchen girl experienced cook and service staff in various towns. Offers include low wages, pleasant home work, and mailing for details. Other notices invite agents for stone cake sales and chemical company positions offering steady pay and permanent work.
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Scian- Ton
Mii Vaeser
Wweienlirs
Henefit
Laliagrade
Strange caller at the jail linked to Kaiser murder case
In Nobrletown Pa a woman in rain hovered by the jail entrance asking to see the keeper. She claimed to know DeKalb and said she would see the district attorney. James A. Clemmer met with a woman believed to be his wife, father crying, and a hearing is set for next Tuesday with Edward F. Kare reportedly to represent Clemmer.
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Nobrletown
Lisgh DeKalb," Was Her Faltering Reply. “Tl
Wny
James A. Clemmer
Kaiser
Clemmers
Clemmer
Miss DeKalb
Edward F. Kare
GENTS TO SELL PRACTICAL GOODS AND JOB OFFERS
Classified notice offers practical items including silver nickel copper electro plaster devices and various sales positions. Mentions Chicago address 48 Van Boren Sh and Naperville area, with payments of 845 weekly plus expenses and experience sought.
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Addruas Nichols
Naperv Tlto
Wilortumus
Michigan
Citeaga
Consolidated
APG
van Boren Sh
Chicago
Japan's Protest on Hawaii Annexation Shifts Policy
San Francisco dispatches report Japan's cabinet concedes absolute protest against Hawaii annexation has no value. Tokyo plans to yield on the point while seeking guarantees that annexation does not harm Japanese interests. Japan aims to secure U S assurances to protect its benefits in the islands.
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San Francisco
Japain
United States
Hawaii
Jamin
Japan
Congress
For Rent Adva Spruce Street Stores and Apartments
Advertisement lists rental spaces on Spruce Street and Penn Avenue with stores and apartments. Mentions modern improvements and utilities, seeking tenants for multiple locations. Listings include contact by S L Stores and attorney at 16 Wyoming Avenue.
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Qecon Dlo
Penn Avenue
Elebt
Roots
Bath
Improvemeet
PP. W
Wyomiing Avenue
Decree of Latorre Sparks Outcry Over War Policy
The New York Sun reports Don Agustin Latorre miltary commander's decree in Norvilis and La Sacha of Maver condemning noncombatants to death for mere acts of defiance or bearing a foreign flag. The order, harsher than Weyler era tactics, permits execution without trial and aims to punish women and children inside fortified walls. The piece contrasts Latorre's severity with prior international norms and notes protests from General Cirwatte Indention and others.
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Norvilis
la Sacha
Maver
Geter Vyliadole
Gieneral Cirwatte Indienetion Pd
Beeretiy
Damien Vish
Latorte
Latorre
Nuevilas
Spain
Codhul
Apwnieh
Max
Alfeneus
Wesler
Bonn
Caplain General's Office
Presa
Sale Notice for One Cent a Word Goods
Advertisement fragment shows a headline advertising sale goods with the phrase one cent a word and mentions Weston. Readable details scarce. item lacks clear dates or full description but indicates a local sale listing.
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Sian
Weston
Lost. One Cent a Word Small Package Found
Small package containing four neckties and kerchiefs found. Finder rewarded if returned to Hand and Payne at 208 Washington Avenue.
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Hand & Payne
Washington Avenue
Real Estate Adverts Under This Mead One Cent a Word
Scranton area real estate ad lists sale of a property near Newton township seven minutes from Scranton. Features include spacious hallways, fruit trees, solid construction with repairs needed, and a promising investment in a central city location. For details contact M Vues, Clerk's Green.
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Scranton
Avewer
Wholenor Onli
Circular
JONES
Tel Katia
Soriee Atreat
Multiple Help Wanted Notices From A Busy Local Page
A jumble of brief want ads lists varied job opportunities including watchman, domestics, farm work, horse care, tutoring, bookkeeper, clerk, kitchen help, and general delivery. Addresses and contact names appear with scattered locations and wage hints.
Untitled notice fragment reads oddly
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a first floor location and two occupants or mentions adults. lacks clear names, dates, or events to determine a full news item.
Court notes on medical procedure charges and cautions
A brief item reports on medical treatments or procedures performed without dark juin or bleeding. It mentions indications and warnings, with references to professionals and addresses in Lackawanna Avenue, Ludien, and surrounding areas. Charges are described as moderate and conditions for consent or admission may apply.
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Yonraietion
Wdlviee
Wee & M. Mbp CL
Birapcudiel
Lackawanns
Multiple Sheriff Sales Of Scranton and Lehigh Township Land
Several properties in Lackawanna County are listed for sheriff sale. Auctions include land in Scranton described as part of lot 23, block 63, with coal and mineral reservations and a two story dwelling. another parcel in Lehigh Township tied to Temple Hinds and Emily A. H. Doyle. a half lot on Crown Avenue in Beranton with coal rights and a two story dwelling. all subject to judgments and pending execution.
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Loublenne
Bimhurst
Lackawanna County
Penteylvania
Jonla Park
Blimhwrer
Jet BE
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Upland Avenue
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Salt of Guarantes Sivvinge
Lown and Investment Coumpany Va
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Jadement Na
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Calalley
Atty
Scranton
County of Lackawanna
Pennsylvania
Lackawanna Iron and Conk Company
Quincey Avenue
Els
Quincy Avenue
Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company
W. VL
Lackawannna County
Salt of
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Emily A. H. Doyle
Lehigh Township
County of Lackawintt
Penney Vani
Temple Hinds
Emily A. He
Aunie
Damus
Titus Hack
Beratton
Lackawanny County
State of Pennsylvania
Pawnee Coal Colmn
Bneath
Margaret Simon
Prederick Simon
Titus Huck
Henry Winkler
Domal
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Pela
Zimmerman
Terms of Sale Terms of sale require cash on strike off and balance after sale
The notice states bidders must pay fifty dollars cash when property is struck off and the balance in cash immediately after sale. If sold for costs, costs must be paid when struck off. Any properties not meeting these terms will be resold before adjournment.
Frank H. Clemons Named Sheriff in Bemoten Pa
Frank H. Clemons has been appointed sheriff in Bemoten Pennsylvania, with duties to oversee law enforcement in the county. The move places Clemons in charge of public safety amid local administrative changes.
City scavenger cleans faulty vaults and improved pen p e
Cleansing crews operate day or night to service orders across the city. The proprietor advertises prompt attention to all tasks, with a listed address at 1126 Washburn Street and a contact name Cooper.
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MAS
Cooper
Huine
Washburn Pireet
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