Wreck delays Scranton train passengers all night
A coal train split a switch near Tromwler's siding delaying No 5 bound for Scranton. Twenty five passengers slept fitfully from 8:40 Wednesday night until 4:15 Thursday morning as crews cleared a ten foot high coal pile blocking the main track. Dawn brought movement and the trip resumed.
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Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Washington Avenue
Honery
Aetun
Dunmore
Tromwler’s
Maplewood
Scranton
A Woman's Privilege Sparks Alibi at Sacred Heart
A Polish youth, Adam Kooxunierski, seeks to thwart a rival by securing a ball piece to waive in court, hoping to arrest Anthony Galkolski at the altar if he acts on threats. Mary Zrywacz wavers between both lovers after marriage bans were published, while Anthony surrenders to a charge of enticing the bride.
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Mary Zrywacz
South
Washington Avenue
Adam Kooxunierski
Anthony Galkolski
Adam
Anthony
Mary
Church of the Sacred Heart
A’s
Stranded Italian Laborers Helped Homeward After City Sums
Twenty nine Italian laborers stranded in this city gathered 101 dollars and 90 cents from fellow countrymen to pay transport home on the Delaware and Hudson train to Shamokin, Northumberland county. They had arrived from Sidney New York where they were employed, the contractor having left town. Local residents and a committee aided the group, diverting funds to cover the required fare.
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Delaware and Hudson
Shamokin
Northumberland County
Sidney
N. Y
West Scranton
Bulley
Infanticide Verdict in Vortex Case Exhumed Child
Coroner's jury finds mother Annie Vortex guilty of infanticide in the case of the exhumed Ridge Vortex child. Dr J W Beck and Undertaker J W Swallow named as accessories after the fact. County Detective Leyshon to arrest the accused in Bridgeport Connecticut.
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Vortex
Ridge
Archhbald
Annie Vortex
J. W. Beck
J. W. Swallow
Leyshon
Bridgeport
Conn
Disgusting Performance At The City Theater
The review condemns a recent show for vulgarity and indecency. It criticizes the performers especially the women in the company and calls the display an insult to the city. The piece laments the decline in standards and public taste.
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Fereveusy
Fire survivor seeks coat after city hall blaze
Jonas Long's Sons reports a man named Lincoln from Philadelphia lost all belongings in a big city hall fire. He stood in the back room during the explosion and awoke to find only a light coat over a thin shirt. He asked Triune reporters for help and was directed to Mayor Batley, with likely aid from the poor board.
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Lincoln
Tribune
Philadelphia
Batley
Build Up Health to Avoid Running Down and Death
The piece warns that crowds are killed by horse cars and trolleys and, more often, by ill health. It urges strengthening health and vitality through a healthful stimulant as the wiser preventive measure.
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted as Medicine
The advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as unequalled in strength and tonic effects. It claims universal prescription and recommends it as the only medicinal whiskey on the market.
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Duffy’s
Duffy
Outcry Over Hall Show Moves to Curb Indecent Display
The manage ment faces pressure as owners seem unaware that the venue hosts disreputable performances. The cuchi cuchi dance, prohibited by police in many cities, features in prescribed costumes. Police demand immediate suppression of the show, calling it a flagrant outrage on public decency.
Objections to Quinn Ticket Hit Lackawanna Township Ballot
Judge faction objects to Quinn ticket on the Democratic line in Lackawanna township. A hearing set for next Monday at 9 AM after filings late by law. Objections claim nominations not made per party rules and not sworn before a proper official.
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Quinn
Lackawanna Township
C. C. Denivan
John
Scrage
Dudges Gurster
Edwards
Bdwards
Donovan
Riles
Justice of the Peace
Funeral of William G. Oram
Remains of William G. Oram formerly of West Scranton were brought from Clifford to Forest Hill cemetery for interment. Funeral services were held at the cemetery with Rev. Hiorns officiating. Floral tributes were noted as very beautiful and pallbearers named include Willum Frink and William H. Freeman among others.
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William G. Oram
West Scranton
Clifford
Susquehanna County
William Price
South Main Avenue
Forest Hill Cemetery
Richard Hiorns
Willum Frink
William H. Freeman
H. Dbd
Jones
F. EE
Shelton
Field's minstrels thrill Wilkes-Barre crowd
The Tribune reports Field's minstrels delivered a fine performance at Nesbitt in Wilkes-Barre last night. A large audience attended the test minstrel show, marking a successful season debut for the troupe.
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Field
Wilkes Barre
The
Tribune
Wilkes-Barre
the Nesbitt
Hiv Seasin
Ladies of the Golden Basil stage entertainment at Finley’s Hall
The Ladies of the Golden Basil presented an evening of AzOTODIO style entertainment at Finley’s Hall last night. Harry Keer presided over the event and a verse program was featured before a period of social mingling followed.
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Filey's
Harry Keer
Ex Napoleonic financier Ferdinand Ward in modern peril
A scrambled report traces Ferdinand Ward once linked to exiled figures now working as a clerk in New York. It notes his faded social standing, a reluctant attempt to collect debts, and a sudden reveal of a sphinxlike reputation as he navigates new life. The piece also mentions Archibald Brown and a chapel opening in London with Victorian-era publicity.
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Ferdinand
Napoleon Oy Finance
Burrogate
New York
Chicago Times
Tilker
Gener
I Geneseo Iverymin
Iivereman
Ward
Y M C A Plans Rebuild After Devastating Fire in City
The Y M C A of the city votes to rebuild in fireproof fashion with plans approved and funds sought from citizens. A rally is set at Lyceum theater. A. W. Dickson, H. M. Boles and others named for soliciting funds. Fire damages multiple blocks as crews clear debris on Wyoming avenue.
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Young Moon's Christin Association
Beat
Beranton
A. W. Dickson
H. M. Boles
H. C. Shafer
W. W. Scranton
W. A. May
T. H. Watking
Luther Keller
Alte
Association
Lyceum Theater
J. Mi Chance
Atsaelathon
Saloneg
Young Men's Christian Association
Lincoln's Ailing Worker Struggles in Cold Night
Amos Lincoln, a cinemagraph employee, endures hunger and sleeplessness, shivering in the cold as he faces a desperate night. The report notes his penniless condition and bleak prospects after the Thursday shift.
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Amos Lincoln
Kemps Balsam for the Threat and Lungs advertised
An ad promotes Kemps Balsam as a universal remedy for coughs croup bronchitis asthma and consumption. It urges buying a bottle to keep at home and check a cold quickly with prices listed as dic and Me. sample offered free.
Minstrel Stars Tour Boston Lyceum Lyceum Feb 5
Tommy Donnelly leads AIG Field Big White Minstrels at the Lyceum with L M Holland and a large cast headed by Grace Kimball and Maggie Holloway Fisher. The program includes Never Again and My Friend from India with strong comic performances and songs. The combined company tours New England, promising crowded houses and popular comedy.
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Tommy Donnelly
AIG
A. G. Field
India
L. M. Holland
Joseph
Houxe Toland
Charles Frohman
George Marion
Samuel Reed
James Kearney
Frohman
Charles Eldredge
Joseph McKeever
Grace Kimball
Fr. H. Sothern
Maggie Holloway Fisher
Blanche Burton
Rosina Vokes
Ant
Holland Brothers
Anita Rothe
May Lambert
Salhan Sullivan
Grace Maynhall
Charles Frohbman
Lyceum
Boston
Smyth & Rice
New York City
Physa
Frederick Bond
Hays
Indio
Mr Chevalier Exhibit Receives Mixed Critique
The text discusses evaluating Mr. Chevalier's exhibition, noting willingness to condemn if deserved and readiness to praise when merited, reflecting a balanced critical stance on the display.
Junior league social aids church fund in Dunmore
At the Yost home on North Blakely Street the Junior League of the Methodist Episcopal church held a social for the church building fund. A silver offering was collected, entertainment included recitations, piano solos, a piano and mandolin duet, a whistling solo, and a guessing contest won by Miss Bessie Brink. Refreshments followed with large attendance. Miss Hope Pinnell presides.
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Oscar Yost
Blakely Street
Junior League
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ethel Letchworth
Jessie Richards
Ruby Yost
Lester Yost
Charles Seigle
Oscar Ludwig
Bessie Brink
Hope Pinnell
Washington's Birthday Celebration at Red Men Lodge
Pequest tribe No 337 of Red Men plans a Washington's Birthday event in Odd Fellows hall starting 8 15 PM with a program featuring Jeffrey and Milner in De Darkey Way Mullarky Kearney and Cawley Austin Klondike quartette plus dancing.
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Washington
Pequest Tribe
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Jeffrey
Milner
Methodist sleigh ride party visits Jermyn home
A church delegation enjoyed a sleigh ride to Jermyn and were hosted by Mrs. Mary Osbourne for a pleasant evening. Attendees included many named ladies and gents from the community and Miss McHale’s No. 2 School pupils joined a sleighing party yesterday.
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Methodist Church
Jermyn
Mary Osbourne
Jennie Blesecker
Clara Collina
Iva Hess
Clara Hees
Edith Johnson
Jessie Wirt
Diana Capwell
Eva Montgomery
Sarah Hughes
Elsie Powell
Annie Powell
Maria Webber
Lucy Ellis
Marie Kellar
Richard Angwin
Harry Harper
Will Young
WH Parry
Hughes
Walter Neimeyer
Will Zebler
Theodore Ziegler
Arthur Wineshank
Ureess Powell
Blakely Street
Mies McHale
No. 2
Republicans Open Boyle Hall Headquarters for Election Week
The Republican headquarters in Boyle's hall opened at 9 am yesterday and will stay open through February 15 election day. Strong patronage was seen yesterday and last night, with expectations the regular reopening will draw a larger crowd tonight. Committeemen and candidates are expected to attend to meet voters amid growing Republican enthusiasm.
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Boyle's Hall
Powell
Birth Injunction: Local Notices on Family Events
A girl baby born Thursday to Mr and Mrs Charles Ford of West Drinker street. Charles Pianell of New York City will visit J W Pinnell of West Drinker street next week. Mrs Donley of Canaan is missing at the home of G M Watson on Delaware street. Rev A B O Neal is slightly indisposed at home on Dudley street. Charles Chapman of Salem Wayne county visiting in town. Miss Maggie McDonald of Bunker...
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Charles Ford
West Drinker Street
Charles Pianell
New York City
J. W. Pinnell
Hill 11 at home with typhoid fever visit in town
Hill aged 11 is at home recovering from typhoid fever. Mr. Spear from New York is visiting his daughter Mrs. Moffat on Dudley Street. Harvey Bishop of Ariel Pa is spending a few days with friends in town.
Local Notices From Borough Affairs and Community Groups
The Neptune Hose company held its regular meeting last night. The North Park Bible class met at George Snirks' home for scripture study. The Pennsylvania Coal company will pay employees today. The Young Ladies Missionary circle plans tableaux at the church parlors Monday evening February 14. The Young Men’s Total Abstinence and Gen-evolent society opens tonight at their hall. Taxpayers warned that unpaid taxes after February 1 incur a penalty and the tax-collector will be at the borough building every evening next week except Monday.
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Neptune Hose Company
North Park Bible Class
George Snirks
Pennsylvania Coal Company
The
Presbyterian Church
Moon Reveals Near Earth in Paris Exposition Telescope
A Paris 1900 exhibition telescope with a 180 foot tube will project moon images onto a 75 inch mirror for 600 viewers. The piece will rival large observatories, with thin, high magnification objectives from Alvin Clark and others, costing up to fifty thousand dollars.
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Paris
Flower Observatory
University of Pennsylvania
Princeton
Harvard
University of Virginia
Lick Observatory
Pulkowa
Rusela
Yerkes
Alvin Clark Company
Cambridge
Alvin Clark
Jena
George F. Barker
Finest Solderless 18k Wedding Rings Debut
A new Tiffany Style line introduces Finest Solderless 18k wedding rings showcasing seamless design, lasting durability, and luxury appeal for modern couples seeking reliable elegance.
Wedding Presents Our Optician Mr Adams Fits Vision Cases
An ad notes optician Mr Adams offers care for defective vision with affordable prices. It highlights wedding presents as a feature and promotes fitting services for all cases of vision impairment.
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Adams
Freight Rates in Early U.S. Rail History
The 1572 U.S. rail network covered 70 268 miles with an average freight rate of 2.21 cents per ton mile. By 1836 the same network of about 70.2 thousand miles saw rates drop to 0.6 cents, a substantial reduction.
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United States
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