Chemical firm's workers battle mysterious North Washington blaze
On North Washington Avenue yesterday afternoon the Chemicon company personnel aided by three men J S Tillman TT D Campbell and A J George tackled a stubborn attic fire. They forced access through the wainscoting and partitions to extinguish flames in the upper apartment area. The blaze caused smoke and heat damage but no injuries are reported in the fragmentary account.
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Chemicon Company
Washington Avenue
David Spruka
Marion Crawford Lecture at Thomas' College Hall
Marion Crawford will deliver a lecture on Thursday evening at Thomas' College Hall. The talk, titled We celebrate his heritage, promises entertaining and analytic insight into Crawford's life and works. A reception will follow with a dinner for attendees.
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Thomas’ College Hall
Marion Crowfoal
Fannie Evellat
Mir
Crawford
Jermyn
Sloan Opposes Gift for Eightieth Birthday
The D. L. & A. Nnitrond employees planned a tea service for the road’s president Samuel Sloan to mark his eightieth birthday. Sloan refused the commemorative Tiffany gift, calling the gesture wrong, and the committee debated how best to present it. After a delay crews finally offered the present on his desk, but Sloan again declined, stating the gesture was improper and that the idea of a formal tea service was unnecessary.
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Mim
Tiffany A Company
Read
Samuel Brown
New York Sun
Christine
Lowether
Sion
Dyck
Die Werk
Hokten
Provident
Hikey
Samiel Slowen, Jr
Stenddlie
Mir
Stony
Peatden
Holden
Slown
Mr. Holden
Shorr
Sloan
Ian Inch
Man Killed in Street Collision Near D L and W
Incident occurred yesterday afternoon when Nichola Cavala stepped into path of an oncoming vehicle and was struck by another, dying almost instantly. Victim, bystander reports, and coroner listed. parties taken to Latchworth's undertaking establishment for processing.
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Nichola Cavala
Lieluewarnna
Latchworth
Coranur
Goose or frog theft ends at Alderman Davin office
A man attempted to steal a goose from John Gigle's market stand on West Lackawanna Avenue but fled with a frog instead. He was stopped by Mr. Golgle and Gilberman and escorted to Alderman Davin's office where the magistrate heard the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blane
Lenenh
Molden
Velock
Holden
Blown
John Gigle
Weat Lackawanna Avenue
Marehall & Smith's
Golgle
Qilberman
Davin
Thief McLauchlin Brought Before Court in Bridgeport Case
A man named Thomas McLau chlin from Bridgeport Conn appeared at court answering charges of thieving. He was sent up to participate in Sheriff Clemons' dinner party today and claimed the incident related to grog and turkesturkeys.
Two Tramps Discharged After Alderman Hearing
John Daley of Baltimore and Jammer Woeten of Brooklyn were released from custody after a hearing before Alderman Millar. Reeves refuses to prosecute and no evidence was found. A three year old runaway was detained for investigation. Two men remain in custody awaiting trial for discharging firearms on Taylor streets.
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John Daley
Baltimore
Jammer Woeten
Brooklyn
Edward Reeves
Lacka- Winn Hospital
Millar
Reeves
Tebling
Thomas Hoerosts
Taylor
George Slockiss Faces Two Trials For Stealing
George Slockiss appeared in two Viderrun courts on the same theft charge. Ceopee Slockiss allegedly aided, while Win Corte Weir and others linked to the case. Slockiss was arraigned before Alderman Howe, who criticized the unwarranted charge and warned against repeated accusations.
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George Slockiss
Ceopee Slockiss
Corte
Slockise
Atos
Howe
Corlie Coulot
Sheckies
Carles
Allerman
Theatrical Attractions at Academy of Music
The article previews upcoming performances at the Academy of Music including a musical comedy and a production titled Friends From Home. It highlights leads Miss Alaeot and Marlot Manola, noting strong reviews and farewell appearances, with performances scheduled for next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
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Aiaiad
Perdue
Joba Alaeot
Marlot Manola
Pricwt Frith
Amerian Stade
Fria
Opening of Music Hall to feature WeBe and MeshaWway acts
The Music Hall opening next week will show a varied program including Weber and MeshaWway’s acts and a burlesque revue. A lively slate features a mix of comedy sketches, a theatrical tableau, and bright costumes aimed at town audiences.
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Antine
Weber
Meise
Rénorta
Avie Dim Mw
Shon & Higelis Visar
Covent Manhatten
New York City
Kester & Fial
Metropolia
New York
Merial
Alustrathon
Waltorf
Gotham
Koster & Bthal
Sensational Klondike Miner Exhibit Draws Crowds
A feature story surveys the display of mining gear and tools presented by T. F. Mourrigan at a local exhibit. The piece highlights the stage show, the audience reaction, and notes on the equipment’s use and provenance while detailing related curiosities and notable items on view.
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Klondike
T. F. Mourrigan
Micku Mlinier
Mueke
Lawrence Albyrthi
Everdhoes
Ochiine Chitten
Weil
Japanese steam lines plan joint Pacific freight service
Pacific Mail Steamship Co and Occidental and Oriental plan joint service with Japanese partners. R. P. Bebreinen reports three Pacific routes expanding to Orient trade. Asano of Tokyo Yusen Kaisha confirms three English built steamers for San Francisco to the East with expected completion by September.
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Pacific Mal Company
San Frantisco
Line
R. BP
Bebreinen
Pacific Malt Steunenp Company
Uip
Orient
Ching
Tuarracuutin
Hawaiian Register
Schreinenwald
Asano
Japanese Steamship Company
Tayo Yusen Kalsia
England
San Francisco
Pactic Mail
Occidental and
Oriental Companion
Me ‘Wanes
Euntem- Pinta
Sone New
Christmas theft case nets baby Mamie Miller a court hearing
Mamie Miller, a one year old, faces court after a handkerchief theft from a neighbor's washstand. Alderman Howe set costs at 0 but the mother Agnes Miller could not raise funds, leaving Mamie in limbo until payment arrangements were fulfilled. Nearby, a Dover man was reported for attempting to cut a Christmas tree with an axe in Nay Aug Park.
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Arenignee
Howe
Mamie Miller
Iwil
John T. Howe
Bill le
Maente Milten
Mattie Milli
Peter Miller
Belleran Court
Scranton
Matole Minar
J M. Ronaght
Mommie
Kellermans Court
Mamie Millar
Jaren
W. N. Cole
Agnes Miller
Alderman Howe
Mamie Millen
Santa Chaus
Aoeman
Dover
Pass
Nay Aug Park
McNamara
Arrest Follows Quick Work by Vigilant Citizen
A swift citizen action led to the arrest of a suspect, who is now detained in prison. The incident disrupted the area and drew quick intervention from authorities.
Scranton Sunday News Preview Nonstop Headlines
A look at upcoming items in Lackawanna's leading Sunday paper. Mentions Scranton mayoral candidates, local incidents in Columbia county and South Side, a chase by Constable Black, odd notices about buildings on Madison Avenue, and a feature on Christmas observances with Galusha A. Grew and Johnny Sullivan.
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Scranton
Hob Fussimmons
Corbett
Columbia County
South Side
Constable Black
Jacob Va
Jayne
Madison Avenue
Pat Killeen
Robby Debbe
Corcoran
Callery
Hill
Galusha A. Grew
Johnny Sullivan
Beranton
Collision Kills a Horse In Lackowenn Avenue
Butcher Jacob Brandwene of 22 Penn Avenue was struck by a Green Ridge Suburban streetcar on Lackowenn Avenue while crossing from Gotismith's Shoe Store toward Von Avenue. The horse was thrown, suffering injuries, and the wagon driver was killed.
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Jacob Arandwene
Penn Avenue
Lackowenn Avenue
Brandwene
Dragonaly
Gotismith
von Avenue
Green Ridge
Fay
Les Teeesellatinggte
Acid Phos: Historic Patent Remedy for Headaches
Fragmentary note describes HWarsford's Acid Phos as a phase remedy for headaches. Claims purport to stimulate stomach action, promote digestion, and quiet nerves. Text is garbled but centers on a medicinal claim and its proposed effects.
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Hwarsford
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