Special Council Meeting Called for Friday Night
A special meeting of the select council has been convened for Friday night. The regular session is scheduled to occur on New Year’s Eve.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
3
Knights of Minlcecabees Meet At Lackawanna Avenue
Members of Scranton tent No. 2 Knights of Minlcecabees will meet this evening at 27 Lackawanna avenue. All members are requested to be present.
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Scranton
Knights of Minlcecabees
Lackawanna Avenue
Taxpayers Rush City Treasurer Office Before Deadline
City taxpayers crowded the treasurer’s office seeking to pay taxes before the deadline tomorrow. A 3 percent penalty will be eviled for taxes not paid after the due date.
Funeral for Frank Ryan Held at St Peters Cathedral
The funeral for the late Frank Ryan who died Sunday night at his Madison Avenue home will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o clock. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St Peters Cathedral with burial in Cathedral cemetery.
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Frank Ryan
Madison Avenue
Wis
St. Peter's Cathedral
Cathedral Cemetery
Cotillion Tonight by Catholic Historical Society at Knights of Columbus
The Catholic Historical Sacrets and Newnan Magazine Club present a cotillion tonight at the Knights of Columbus house. Wording notes an elaborate social function under society auspices with Bauer providing music and Waldner handling catering.
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Catholic Historical Sacrets
Newnan Magazine Club
Knights of Columbus Club
Louse
Bauer
Waldner
Parole Request From Canon City Inmate Seeks Aid
James A. Lansing reports a letter from a man calling himself Wd Harrison a former resident now serving time in Canon City Colorado He claims entitlement to parole under a new law but needs funds for clothes and transportation home and asks for assistance.
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James A. Lansing
Wd Harrison
Canon City
Colorado
Avsiviance
Lackawanna Assimilates Hoboken Ferry Line
The Lackawanna Railroad has purchased the Hoboken terminal ferry boats and will operate them within its system. Daily ferry traffic between New York and Hoboken ranges from 40,000 to 49,000 people, excluding regular ferry usage.
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The
Lackawanna Railroad Company
Hoboken Terminal
New York
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Company Hunlee
Hoboken
Harrisburg Charter Formed for Giordon Supply and Manufacturing
A charter was created in Harrisburg for the Giordon Supply and Manufacturing company. Capital stock is set at $100,000. Incorporators include Samuel Gordon, F. B. Hoot of Foote and Becker, W. Hoffian, Stephen Durkin, and Diverge.
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Harrisburg
Giordon Supply and Manufacturing Company
Samuel 1
Gordon
F. B. Hoot
Foote & Becker
W. Hoffian
Stephen Durkin
Gordon Supply and Manufacturing Engaged in Business
Mitchell notes that Gordon Supply and Manufacturing company has been engaged in business for two years at 20 Penn Avenue.
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Mitchell
Gordon Supply and Manufacturing Company
Penn Avenue
Mine Workmen Injured in Rock and Coal Falls
Three miners were injured in separate accidents at local mines. Robert Kennedy of 04 Prospect Avenue had a badly lacerated leg at Green Tie Cowling. John Beggre of Breckatroot suffered a fractured hip at Connell mine. John Matikonis of 145 Grove Street was badly cut about the head at Pine Brook mine.
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Luckawanna Hospital
Robert Kennedy
Prospect Avenue
Ming
John Beggre
Breckatroot
Connell Mine
John Matikonis
Grove Street
Pine Brook
Tracks in the Snow by Prof Surface
The article explains how animal tracks in snow reveal classification and behavior. It compares cat and dog tracks, front and hind feet, and notes differences among foxes, lynx, and domestic animals, then discusses rabbits, squirrels, mice, rats, muskrats, beavers, otters, marmots, and skunks.
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Surface
State College
Iloes
Fatal Wreck on Norfolk and Western Train Near Greenville
A passenger train departing Roanoke for Martinsburg derailed near Greenville, VA, killing engineer Wesley Buller instantly. No Gee pine players were harmed. Also notes the funeral arrangements for Jeanie Benton Fremont per her wishes.
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Thoanoke
Dee
Nortulia and Western
Lagerstown
Shenandoaty Valley Division
Greenville
Aixty-Tve
Miles Toril
Roeanohke
Wesley Buller
Lydon Deed Will Stand In Equity Suit
Judge Dunham rules no fraud evidence against Anthony Lydon and finds Mrs. Mary Lydon lacked capacity only years after signing the deed. The court dismisses the bill in the Tay lor borough matter and assigns costs to the plaintiff.
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Dunham
Wyoming-Sulivan
Mary Lydon
Anthony Lydon
Lydon
Taylor Borough
Husband seeks custody as writ compels mothers to produce children
Attorney Richard J. Bourke on behalf of Lawrence Huaberstroh obtained a writ of habeas corpus demanding Ama Haberstroh and Millie Forkes produce three children before Judge Kelly on Friday morning. The Haberstrohs have been separated, the mother retains possession, and the father seeks custody under the law, though has been unsuccessful so far.
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Richard J. Bourke
Lawrence Huaberstroh
Ama Haberstroh
Millie Forkes
Kelly
Haberstrohs
Alder Street
Grand Jury Session Opens January 1908 at City Court
The next grand jury convenes at the court house on January 6, 1908 at 16 o'clock a.m. District Attorney Lewis assigns calling order by prosecutors letters A through H on Monday January 5, I through M on Tuesday January 6, N through S on Thursday January 8, and T through Z on Friday January 9.
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Court House
Lewis
Superintendent of Police of
Scranton
Orphans Court Actions Implicate Estate Debts
Judge Lally presided as Northampton county orphans court heard cases including a citation by Jones Brothers against the estate of John Mason of Jermyn over a $400 claim tied to a $100 security provision for employee William Rawlings. Executors dispute creditor status while guardians were named for several minor children in separate proceedings.
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Lally
Orphans’ Court
Northampton County
Vosburg
W. P. Connell
Jones Brothers
Tea Merchants
John Mason
Jermyn
Mason
William Rawlings
Rawlings
Steve Proko
Mary
Michael
George
Walter
George Huss
G. Morgan
Archie Francis Morgan
Francis E. Morgan
Court calendar and local filings in Equity Court
Next Monday grand jury to meet while constables file quarterly return. Brayley Domboski charged with carrying concealed weapons and firing times, bail set. Mrs Carrie Hammond seeks divorce from William Hammond citing intolerable conduct. they wed in October and separated in July. Jacob Smith obtained writ of replevin against Julius Troy for land gear and stock. L Alice Dunn owns land in Dunmere. rail line company seeks eminent domain with bond filed and viewers to appraise land value.
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Monadasy
Grand Jury
Town of Equity Court
Brayley Domboski
Bull
Rudward Ward
Etieet
Carrie Thuammond
William Hammond
Jucob Smith
Julius
Troy
L. Alice Dunn
L. Alice Cromson
Dunmere
Berunton
Moosle
Business Proposition and Stuart’s Catarrh Tablets Endorsement
The article profiles a successful industrialist who finances his health as a key business asset and credits Stuart’s Catarrh Tablets for halting colds. A Pittsburgh teacher testimonial praises the tablets for stopping throat irritation and colds quickly, contrasting with risky stimulants.
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Stuart
Pittsburg
Trial of Mrs Lillie Opens in David City Neb
The preliminary murder trial of Mrs Lana Lillie begins in David City Nebraska. Harvey V Lillie was shot in bed beside his wife and killed instantly. Prosecution hints the bullet came from the wife, defense cites burglar theory. Lillie reportedly carried 8000 dollars life insurance with 7200 in wifes name. A stock broker witness may testify to Mrs Lillies trading losses of about 1400 dollars between August and October.
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Associated Press
David City
Neb
Lana Lillie
Harvey V. Lillie
Harry Lillie
Lillie
Binger Herrmann Resigns as General Land Office Commissioner
The General Land Office chief Binger Herrmann resigns. William A. Richards, the current assistant commissioner, will succeed him. The change takes effect February 11 amid long standing strains with Secretary Hitchcock.
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Associated Press
Washington
Binger Herrmann
General Land Office
William A. Richards
Herrman
Hitchcock
Herrmann
Coal field miners to receive wage advance start January
Huntington West Virginia December 99 operators of the Flat Top Coal field will give their miners an advance of 1 to 4 percent beginning January 1. Twelve thousand men are affected.
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Associated Press
Huntington
W. Va
Flat Top
Prince Henry to Visit U S for Exposition and Monu ment
Exclusive wire reports Prince Henry of Prussia will travel to the United States in 1904 to attend the St Louis exposition and unveil the veterans monument in Philadelphia.
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Associated Prous
Berlin
Prince Henry of Prussia
United States
St. Louis Exposition
Philadelphia
Postmaster Appointments Reported in Pennsylvania
A wire report from The Associated Press notes fourth district postmaster appointments, listing Eva Moore for Kisble in Luzerne County among the names announced today. The brief item reflects ongoing postal staffing changes across Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Elf
Pennsylvania
Kisble
Luzerne County
Eva Moore
Fire Claims Five in Stepney House Tragedy
Exclusive wire reports a fatal fire in a small Stepney house where Schlessinger and her four young children died. The blaze occurred in London in December.
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Associated
Mroas
London
Stepney
Aire
Schlessinger
The Blur Theater Destroyed by Fire in Atlanta
An early report from The Associated Press notes the Blur theater in Atlanta was destroyed by fire today. Loss is estimated around SW.000 and the uninsured building was caused by a defective tube.
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Atlanta
Blur
Maritime Arrivals and Departures Highlight Zeeland Antwerp
The Zeeland and Antwerp docks report arrivals including Vaderland from Antwerp and New York while Pinland sails from New York. The brief notice lists ports of call and vessel movements in a concise shipping update.
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Associated Brew
New York
Zeeland
Antwerp
Vaderland
Pinland
Wrestling Exhibition in Music Hall Milwaukees Dwyer versus McMillan
An audience of 200 to 800 watched M J Dwyer and D S McMillan of Milwaukee stage three wrestling bouts in Music Hall. McMillan won two falls in Graeco Roman and Cornish styles while Dwyer claimed the Cornish bout, a dispute arose over refereeing decisions and fall counts.
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McMillan
Dwyer
Music Hall
M. J. Dwyer
Milwaukee
Wis
McMillen
McMillian
Hugh Keenan
Keenan
Fleet maneuvers to resume in Caribbean under Dewey
Three American squadrons in the Caribbean are reassembling at Culebra for final maneuvers beginning January 2. The operations will include tactical evolutions and squadron drills under Admiral Dewey, with Coghlan’s division remaining in West Indian waters after completion.
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Caribbean
Associated Press
Washington
West Indies
Culebra
Admiral Dewey
Coghlan
North Atlantic
West Indian
Armstrong Named Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Washington announces Robert B. Armstrong private secretary to the treasury secretary will be appointed assistant secretary on congress convening to replace General Spaulding whose resignation has lingered. Armstrong from Minols is 29 years old and trusted by Secretary Shaw with the customs branch. praised for ability and confidence of treasury officials.
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Armstrong
Spaulding
Associated Press
Washington
Robert B. Armstrong
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Earthquake Felt in Bagneres de Luchon France
An exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports a strong earthquake shock lasting six seconds felt in Bagneres de Luchon France last night. No damage was reported.
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Preas
Bagneres
de Luchon
France
Cleaning Old Chiffon With Gentle Soak and Ironing
A clever woman explains a method to renew old chiffon. Soak in good white soup water until near cold, rinse until water stays clear, dissolve a pinch of gum tragacanth in water with a touch of white vinegar, then dip the fabric. Do not wring, press between soft muslin, and iron on the wrong side with tissue paper.
Chinese Navy Strength Reported by Northern Squadron Commodore
A newly appointed commodore of the northern squadron reports a Chinese naval force totaling 41 vessels. It includes 13 cruisers of 32 500 tons in town 1 gun boat of 10 550 tons in total 2 dispatch boats of 2 040 tons in total 3 torpedo destroyers of 1 500 tons in total and 10 transports of 11 000 tons in total. The empire is defended at sea by this fleet with a combined tonnage of 57 80.
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China
Constata
Yale Enrollment Rises to Record 9785 Students
Yale University reports total enrollment this year at about 9785, up 10 from last year, the largest in the institution’s history. The gain is led by the scientific and law schools while many smaller college grads join the senior class to pursue the bachelor of arts degree.
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Yale University
University
Sheffield Scientifics School
Law
Alle
Yale
Drowning Tragedy Hits Dowling Green Students
Leonard M and James Cowherd, aged 18 and 2, brothers from iafton West Virginia, students at Dowling Green academy in Bowling Green Virginia, drowned yesterday while dating at the Litter place.
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Richmond
Dev
Leonard M
James ¥. Cowherd
Iafton
W. Va
Dowling Green Academy
Bowling Green
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