City Notes New Encampment and Local Happenings
City notes report Steyis organizing an encampment of Spanish War Veterans at Hazleton and a Christmas at the Jam in progress. Prisoners at the county jail get a turkey dinner funded by Sheriff Meyer. Cornell Glee Club concert set for Saturday December 20 at the Bewale Club House with seat diagrams available at Powell's music store starting Nesnely time.
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Steyis
Hazleton
Meyer
Cornell
Cornell Glee Club
Biewale
Welnesley
Powell's
Funeral of Henry Volz Held at 2 P.M.
The funeral for Henry Volz was held yesterday at 2 o'clock from his 626 Lee court home. Rev. Dr Charles S. Robinson led services at Second Presbyterian Church, with a brief obituary tribute. Interment followed at Forest Hill Cemetery as many attended, pallbearers from Knights of the Mystic Chain and Jr. O. T. A. M. unions. Floral tributes included roses from Scranton House employees and items from Victor Koch and the Christian Endeavor society.
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Henry Volz
Lee Court
Second Presbyterian Charch
Charles 8. Robinson
Forest HI
Knights of the Mystic Chain
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Christian Endiecaver Goolery
Second Presbyterian Church
Mine incidents reported at Meadow Brook and Sterrick Creek
Louis Hoon suffered a leg injury after a collapse at Meadow Brook mine and is hospitalized at Lackawanna hospital. Andrew Bardo, a Sterrick Creek mine laborer from Peckville, fractured his right jaw in a coal fall yesterday morning and is treated at Lackawanna hospital.
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Louis Hoon
Liallan Iborer
Meadow Brook
Lackawanna Hospital
Andrew Bardo
Sterrick Creek
Peckville
Lacku- Sapna Hospital
Dinner for Newsboys by Connell Pleases Young Readers
On the Moor of the Connell building yesterday at noon J L Connell entertained 140 newsboys with a turkey dinner served by Caterer Hanley. Rev James McLeod gave a blessing and friends assisted in care of the boys. Some were so small cushions were placed under them to reach the tables.
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Connell Building
J. L. Connell
Hanley
James Mcleod
First Presbyterian Church
Mr. Connell
Christmas festival at Pennsylvania Oral School for the Deaf
Seventy five pupils received gifts at a private Christmas event organized by Miss Mary B C Brown. Directors J Benjamin Dimimick and Henry Belin attended with friends as students expressed warm wishes to the board. Presents included clothing items and candy and fruit.
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Pennsylvania Oral School For the Deaf
Christias
Linnks
Ue Bos
Chriss Tee Wate
Giels
Etl
Hosuifelt
Mary B.C. Brown
J. Benjamin Dimimick
Henry Belin
Letters From The People Published In The Tribune
Under this heading readers submit short letters with their names for publication. The Tribune notes it does not assume responsibility for opinions expressed.
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the Tribune
Wage Dispute Grows Among Sumiton Railway Workers
A union statement from St. Louis alleges average wages for Sumiton Railway workers are below two cents per hour after proposed 28 8-10 percent increases. The letter cites higher rates for experienced men and a push for shorter hours, arguing current pay fails to reflect cost of living and transportation costs. The executive committee member from the Amalgamated Association claims the company can afford higher wages and criticizes management for delaying concessions.
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Sumitton
Wisconts
Agiels
Hhawes
Scranton
Paige
Niue
Perlowe
Qennp
Alii
Watson
Ht. L. Bueves
America
Last Christmas in Scranton Meets Unrest and Busy Streets
Scranton faced the last Christmas of the century with fears of disorder from a strike, but violence was avoided and trade dipped only modestly. Unusually busy streets filled with carriages, wagons, and private autos replaced trolley service. Mild weather aided charitable efforts as crews ensured every poor family received Christmas provisions and toys for children.
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Scranton
Scrantonian
Central City
Scrantoniane
Pontifical High Mass at St Peter's Cathedral
Rev Bishop Hoban will celebrate a pontifical high mass at St Peter's cathedral with a choral musical programme under Trot W Schilling. The choir will perform Kyrie Solemn and a full orchestral accompaniment conducted by W R Bradbury with Gustav Reppert and Miss Lavelle among participants. Benediction of the blessed sacrament to follow at 7 30 this evening.
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Hoban
St. Peter's Cathedral
Iit
Bishop Hoban
W. P.schilling
Henediotus
Engeres
Choris
Weconpaniment
W.or. Bradbury
Bauer
Three Christmas Weddings Tied to City Aldermen
Three Scranton couples wed by Aldermen Kasson and Millay. Thomas Burgess wed Misa Chia Graham, Richard T. Hoover married Maggie Garnett, and William P. Crittiae wed Anna Jones, all in a holiday ceremony wave. The last union was arranged by Alderman Millay at his office tonight.
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Christias
Kasson
Millar
At &Orelock
Alderman Kasson
Scranton
Thomas Burgess
Misa Chia Graham
Richard T. Hoovey
Maggie Garnett
Alderman Millay
William P. Crittiae
Anna Jones
Forest
Christmas rush hits nostoffee offices in record year
Superintendent Schantz says the Christmas mail rush is the largest in the institute’s history. It now extends over several days, starting last Friday, with stamp window traffic yesterday the heaviest single day ever. Crowds at Ames & Noe resemble a theater box office lineup.
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Mails
Delivery Service Clears Backlog with Expanded Force
The operation has had eight substitutes plus the regular staff since last Friday and management cleared all distributed mail by yesterday afternoon. One regular delivery is planned for this morning.
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Expeditione
Stereopticon Missing in Arlington Theft Case
P. Murray reports a loss from his 1028 South Wyoming Ave home, alleging his drayman P. F. Turner to Rim Park church. A stereopticon, reading lamp, and tool grip were not found at the church. It is unclear if the items vanished en route or were stolen. The loss is described as very serious for Murray.
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P. Murray
P. F. Turner
George W. Brown
South
Wyoming Avenue
Rim Park
Murray
Cold Steel Took Fight Out Of Them
Special Agent Huffling of the Municipal league arrested Thomas F. Gilboy and four companions after Gilboy resisted at a Lackawanna Avenue store. Gilboy, living at 423 Beech Street, faced a September warrant for liquor selling without a license. A gun was drawn by Gilboy’s friends but Huffling retained custody. Gilboy posted 400 to appear at court.
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T. &. Huffing
Municipal League
Thomas F. Gilboy
Alderman Millar
Gilboy
Beech Straet
Wilson
Huffling
Lackawanna Avenue
Millar
Wyoming Avenue
Huffilnzy
Milboy
Gilbey
Hui- Ning
Bull
Train accident ends in leg amputation for Dunmore man
John McHugh a 21 year old brake man from Butler street Dunmore was crushed at Spragueville when his leg was caught by an engine. He was taken to Moses Taylor hospital where doctors concluded amputation was necessary. The incident occurred yesterday morning as his train stood in Spragueville.
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John McHugh
Butler Street
Dunmore
Spragueville
Moses Taylor Hospital
McHugh
Electric Cars Collide Near Broadway Ferry
An AP report from New York dated December 24 says two electric cars collided at 6 40 pm near the Broadway ferry Brooklyn. One car veered into a crowd of Christmas shoppers. one woman died and two others are mortally injured. The injured women are identified as Mrs Elizabeth Warren of 10 Ten Eyck Street and Mrs Conman of 344 South ?irst Street.
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New York
Broadway Ferry
Brooklyn
Eligabeth Warren
Ten Eyck Street
Conman
South Rirst Street
Auction of Tools and Wagons from Hunt Connell
A listing describes two heavy and one light delivery wagons and a buggy pole along with a cash register. It includes two pipe cutting machines a four horsepower engine and gas fixtures and supplies valued at 1500 dollars. Plumbers and steamfitters supplies worth 2100 dollars and a two geared open wagon are also listed from Hunt & Connell.
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Hunt & Connell
Election Officers Arrested in November Violations
Fourteen election officers were arrested by Allied Organizations for Gul Government agents and held for court on charges of violating the law in November. Additional warrants for other violators were issued, and efforts will seek to bring back those who left town.
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Philadelphia
Dee. Sh
Fatal Fire Destroys House and Store on Queen Street
A blaze at a Toronto residence and shop owned by Robert Litehco gutted the property today. His son Henry perished in the flames, while a household member was severely injured after leaping from a window. Other family members escaped.
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Toronto
Ide
Robert Litehco
Queen Stroet
Henry
Wiey
Steamship Arrivals From The Associated Press Wire
The list includes ships arriving in New York with names such as Friederich Der Crosse and connections to ports in Bulgaria Antwerp St Louis Bremen and Bremen. The fragment notes December 24 as the date and mentions multiple ship arrivals and origins.
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Associated Pros
New York
Olvared
Bulgaria
Hamung
Vaderland
Antwerp
St. Louis
Southwipston
Bremen
Friederich der Crosse
Viewers Sought in Scranton Viaduct Damages Case
Conrad Wenzel asks Court to appoint disinterested viewers to appraise damages from the West Lackawanna avenue viaduct project. Judge Kelly discusses the balance of city indebtedness and adjourns hearing to Wednesday as parties dispute two percent debt limit and indemnification for abutting property.
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Conrad Wenzel
Keller Equity
John Kelly
Luther Keller
West Lackawanna Avenue Viaduct
Burns
Streeter
Kelly
Charles A. Hartley
Alnking
Ilmit
Warren
Vosburg
West Lackawanna Avenue
Leninton
Court of Common Pleas
Lackawanna County
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Scrinton
Cinecot
Wil
Court notes and executions in Scranton area
The Central Pennsylvania Telephone Co placed a box in the courthouse corridor. Union Dime Permanent Loan Association issued an execution against Ira Tripp Hose Co for 91400. Judge Edwards granted a rule to open judgment in Mulherin & Judge v James Sheridan Old Forge. Will of James Gallagher of Scranton admitted to probate. letters to Michael Gallagher Hugo Klein Herman Melnrieh. Charles Klein estate letters to Hugo Klein and Herman Melnrieh. James Brock of West Scranton jailed for assault on Albert Henne's 4 year old daughter November 20, 1897. Brock released by JAS after three years.
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Central Pennsylvania Telephone Company
Court House
Union Dime Permanent Loan Association
Ira Tripp Hose Company
Edwards
Mulherin & Judge
James Sheridan
Old Forge
James Gallagher
Scranton
Register Koch
Michael Gallagher
Hugo Klein
Herman Melnrieh
Charles Klein
James Brock
West Scranton
Albert Henne
Eastern Penitentiary
Jas
Egg weights by breed and hens at North Carolina station
The yearbook of the United States Department of Agriculture reports egg weights per dozen from the North Carolina Experiment Station. Pekin ducks produce the heaviest eggs, at 351.6 ounces per dozen, and Light Brahmas lay the largest hen eggs around 28 ounces per dozen. Pullets show lighter eggs, with Black Minorcas at 26.5 ounces and Single Comb Brown Leghorns at 17.5 ounces per dozen. Variation across breeds and pullets is noted, with several breeds around 4 ounces per dozen for pullet eggs.
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United States Department of Agriculture
North Carolina Experiment Station
Plymouth Rock
Plymouth
North Carolina
Value of eggs by weight urged over by the dozen
The article argues eggs should be sold by weight rather than by the dozen, noting significant 60 percent value variation and up to 665 percent market-value discrepancies. It questions why buyers tolerate such inconsistency for other foods or accept inflated producer prices.
Fragmentary OCR Reads as Local Notice Item
Fragmentary text shows a local notice fragment with unclear names and details. Readable elements include a place address 330 Wuashe and scattered terms suggesting timing or action without full context. Further restoration needed for precise summary.
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Williams Building
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Prothonotary
John Copeland
Joli Wale
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Fawhawanna Hospital
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Olyphant
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Williim Murnay
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Patrik McNulty
Oye Dee
McNulty
Ko Multon
William R. Wlhindes
Henry Volzz
Oral School
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Pontificial High Mass
Millar and
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Cold Steel
Associated Press
Associate Ad
Court House News Notes
The
Department of Agriculture
Dorflinger
Crina Wall
Geo. V. Millar & Co. 'S
Wombs Avenue
Dr. Reyer
Schimpff
Neversity
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