Argument heard in the Saul case
Lengthy courtroom argument before Judges Archbald and Edwards over ex Patrolman James Saul versus the city of Scranton. City solicitor Vosbure contends Saul’s dismissal date and salary claim hinge on mayoral action and council ratification. The docket includes seven estates seeking pave liens and multiple civil actions disposed or postponed in yesterday’s session.
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Archbald and Edwards
Jutmnes Saul
City of
Scranton
A. A. Vosbure
James H. Torrey
Welles & Torrey
Saul
Select Council
Vosbburg
Voshure
John A. Collins
Mary A. Seamon
Mary Moore
Froger Mc Cowan
Mary Pritchard
David Williams
Mary Williams
Vosbure
T. P. Duffy
Phillips
the Engineer's Department
Lavelle
Olyphant Sewer Company Wins Permanent Injunction
Judge Edwards grants a permanent injunction restraining Olyphant borough authorities from interfering with the Olyphant Sewage Drainage Company. The firm, chartered Feb 27 14, and granted a borough franchise, faced borough opposition when digging streets. Court found the defendants' legal arguments untenable and ordered the costs paid.
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Olyphant Sewer Company
Olyphant
Olyphant Sewage Drainage Company
Flanaghan & O'Hara
Edwards
Thompson and Hunter Divorces Granted by Judge Archbald
Jane Drum Thompson and Grace Hall Hunter of Carbondale were granted divorces yesterday by Judge Archbald. Mrs Thompson had married John G Thompson on Oct 4 1887.
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Jane Drum Thompson
Grace Hall Hunter
Carbondale
Archbald
Thompson
John G. Thompson
Wife Wins Divorce From D Clinton Hunter Over Abuse
After marriage a dispute over cucumber serving with or without vinegar led to years of abuse by D Clinton Hunter who knocked her down and injured her when drunk. Mrs Hunter, who supported herself with boarders a candy store and sewing, left him four times and finally quit on March 2, 1804. They married May 24, 1888 and lived on Hobingon Street in the city until January 18.
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Hobingon Street
Lawyer seeks relief from alimony order for Stark
Attorney C L Hawley asked the court yesterday to lift the alimony obligation on Stark claiming recent injury and inability to work. Mrs Stark’s attorney R HM Holgate argued she is an invalid and would be sent to the poor house if alimony ends. Hawley was granted time to amend and pursue the matter further.
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C. L. Hawley
Stark
R. HM. Holgate
Hawley
City Suits Claim Overtime Pay For Crematory Supervisors
Two assumpsit suits filed against the city by attorney BP F Loughran seek $200 each for J O Thomas and James T White former crematory superintendent and assistant. They allege ten to twelve hour days sometimes longer and claim overtime pay under a municipal eight hour standard. Both men were discharged by the board of health.
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BP. F. Loughran
J. O. Thomas
James T. White
Board of Health
Insurance claim dispute over arson accusations by Fire Association
The Fire Association of Philadelphia files serious charges in its answer to Annie Kilmartin's suit seeking 1400 dollars. The company alleges the plaintiff set her own house on fire and hindered firefighters, claiming only about 200 dollars of property was destroyed. Loyd Baily, an agent for the company, swears to the statement.
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Annie Kilmartin
Fire Association of Philadelphia
Loyd Baily
Local Residents Listing With Partial Addresses
A fragmented OCR list shows names such as Adair McMyne Jennie Martin and Margaret Ciifthyn along with partial street addresses in towns like Scranton Hatrin and Shamokin. Other entries include Bridget Duggan Patrick J. Barrett and Charles B. McElvoy with scattered location cues and garbled strings.
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Adair McMyne
Coarborndale
Jennie Martin
Olive Street
Lewis WH. Hatrin
Rock Street
Margaret Ciifthyn
Shamokin
John Froelloh J
Bridget Duggan
Patrick J. Barrett
Centerville
Decima Price
Wyoming Avenue
Charles B. McElvoy
Jessup
Hannah L. Carey
John H. Thomas
Swetland Street
Mary A. Griffiths
Everett Avenue
Edward Roberts
N. Linealn Ave
Ee Vali
Lawsuit and filings span landlord disputes and city sewer damages
Moron and Ryan filed a latin peplevin for gear and stock against Marla FE Duals landlord and W Notale. OFffrien and Kelly represent the Philly LTS. Allart 8. aNime sues the city for damages on Hubbneon street from an overflowing sewer. Judge Archbald ordered the excup sions and directed decree drafting in Frank Wheeler v Catherine Mc Andrews.
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Moron & Ryan
W. Notale
Offfrien & Kelly
Philly
Allart
aNime
Hubbneon Street
Lawghran
Archbald
Frank Wheeler
Catherine McAndrews
Caring for the Citys Poor Christmas Cheer Distribution
The Head of Austential Charities will distribute Christmas dinner materials to about sixty families on Saturday. Mrs W J Duggan notes fewer people in need due to the citys prosperous industries. Donations come from private parties and can be left at the city hall basement. Inmates of the Hillside home will receive a Turkey dinner on Christmas day with candy and fruit.
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Austential Charities
W. J. Doogean
Hillside
Butts Charged With Assault in Local Case
Chester M. Butts, commission merchant, was held in $500 bail by Alderman Howe on an assault and battery charge. He was arrested on a warrant at the instance of Lillian Hutts who accuses him of striking her in the face and maltreating her in other ways.
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Chester M. Butts
Alderman Howe
Lillian Hutts
Chief Robling Plans Soap Distribution in City Hall
Chief of Police Robling proposes handing out boxes of soap from City Hall to clear a large stock left by two oily tongued fakirs who operated in North Scranton and cluttered the police office with a bath aid aroma. The plan aims to tidy the department and improve its appearance.
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Scranton
Toliet
Gift of Toilet Soap Remains Questionable in City Hall
Boyle and Mucklow, 416 Lackawanna Avenue, yesterday circulated through city hall presenting each official and clerk with a box of toilet soap “Just as a little reminder of Christmas.” Some recipients wonder if the gift hides a veiled insult despite their thanks.
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Generowhy
Coles Solves Century Question With Chart Idea
Kingston professor Coles devises a chart with concentric circles divided into ten points to show the nineteenth century begins January 1, 1000 and the twentieth century January 1, 2000, according to the Wilkes-Barre News.
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Profesor Coles
Kingston
Wilkes-Barre
Coggins Suffers Arm Injury at South Mill
William Coggins of Bellevue, a South mill employee in the rail department, was injured at work when a hot rail fell on his left arm. The arm was broken and bruised. Dr. Manley dressed the wound and Coggins returned home.
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William Coggins
Bellevue
Coggins
Manley
Coggina
Bohemian Glass Vases Offered at Special Price
Special this week a sale on Bohemian glass vases priced at 1.00 dollars each. Listed items include roc a aes i ss or age with discounted rate likely in a department store display.
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West Lackawanna Avenue
Duffy
Robinson Streets
Annie Graeme
James Williame
Charlotte Seamus
Arthur Seaman
Anne E. Morgan
Reese J. Morgan
Gilbert Colborn
Elizabeth Colborn
Wilfrid Price
David T. Williams
Agnes J. Carey
John J. Tui
B A. Hill
M. Dpd. Brown & Co
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Theonhitua Koneceny
Casey & Kelly Brewing Company
Mary Ed
Munds
Maintiff
Boranton Brewing Company
Mary Edmunds
A. EB
Butterly
Elf
Bornnton
Mary Murphy
Neading Hot Water Company
Alex Dunner
L. J. Vickery
Everett Warren
Theodore Wolfe
Mary Allee Scanlon
Albright
Vo Suk
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Gh Cody
P. O'Malley
Willard, Warren & Knapp
Medalion
Jardiniers
Mears & Hagen
Starks
Insurance Company's Defense
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Board of Associated Charities
Chief Robling
Ader
Clnivce
Welievevuie
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Old Dominion Line
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Atlanta
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V. J. Brown
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