Lecture and theater notices and local accidents
A Lyceum event on February 2 features Evan Williama as soloist with a pro program for audience engagement. Colonel Morse and Mr Wingate of New York will discuss sanitation February 16 at the Green Ridge Woman's club in a board of trade room. Stephen Short, a miner at Mt. Pleasant mines, lost two fingers and injured others in a carpentry accident. Mrs Jacob Murselman suffered a painful fall at home when a chair toppled, a shelf struck her, and plants caused wounds.
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Colonel Morse
Mr. Wingate
New York
Sanitary Engineers
Board of Trade
Green Hidge Woman's Club
Stephen Short
Mt. Pleasant
Hile
Tie
Lackawanna Hospital
Jacob Murselman
Breaker Street
Scranton
City Council Delays Action Over Ex Mayor Bailey Debts
Judiciary committee retains a measure directing the city solicitor to sue ex mayor Bailey for police fines and other city debts. The eight week hold includes a statement showing Bailey owes 884.92 plus contested 1018.00 item, with warrants and fees noted by city officials.
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Judiciary Committee of Common Council
Bailey
Voleet Council
James
Howell
Mr. Bailey
Dilley
D L and W Co Offers Big Grant for Viaduct Closure
At a special viaduct conference, Mayor Moir announced that the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railway through attorney Everett Warren would contribute 25000 toward the proposed improvements with a proviso that the crossing be permanently closed. Scranton Traction officials have not yet pledged a specific amount.
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Moir
Viaduct
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Everett Warren
Scranton Traction Company
Common Council
Tewkesbury
Calpin
Mayor Delays Removing Nickel Slot Gambling Machines
Councils directed Mayor Moir to remove the nickel in the slot machines nearly two weeks ago, but no action has been taken. The mayor previously said he wanted their removal, yet the machines have reappeared with new payout options while critics say the odds are heavily against players.
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Moir
Select Council
Archbald Doe
Saul
Kecmes
A. A. Vosburg
Letters From The People Opinion Section Preview
Readers are invited to submit short letters with names for publication. The Tribune notes it does not assume responsibility for opinions expressed in these letters.
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the Tribune
Letter from Attorney Beale seeks publication and assurance
Attorney Beale of Beranton Pennsylvania asks The Tribune to publish a note pledging that once disputes between parties are settled the funds will be paid to them. He emphasizes self protection and that a court disposition would suit him, signing as George W. Beale.
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Attorney Beale
the Tribune
George W. Beale
Beranton
Finest wines and cigars at Lane's on Spruce Street
Lane's on Spruce Street offers cigars including the Hotel Jermyn and Pocono Sc. as part of a wine and tobacco selection. Prices shown include 1 cent and 10 cents for sample smokes, with Beecham's Pills advertised for liver complaints.
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Lane's
Spruce Street
Resurrected Lackawanna Telephone Ordinance Fights Over Rules
The Lackawanna telephone ordinance is revived after a council move led by Mr. Wagner with committee support. A special meeting is requested to discuss general business including the ordinance, while amendments to the rules face a contentious vote and a water-rate plan is amended for Meter based charges. The council considers appealing Judge Archbald's Soul decision to the Superior Court, with debate on city ownership of water works and related legal questions.
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Lackawanna Telephone
Lackawanna
Select Council
Wagner
Levelle
Waener
Waugner
Chittenden
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Melvin
Finn
Superior Court
Archbald
Common Council
Mr. Williams
Inter
Williams
Messrs. Roche
Archhbald
Messrs
Finn, Sanderson
Lansing
City Bollestor
Wyoming Avenue
Phelps and
Ash Streets
Roche
Streets and Bridges Committee
Sanderson
Bolichor Vosburg
Schultz Court
Kearney
John Noon
Herman Hagen
Cottage Avenue
Fellows
Scranton and
Wilkes-Barre
Mary Durkan
Mason Hamlin Piano Praised by Emil Paur
Emil Paur congratulates Mason Hamlin on a fine piano noting its cognate tone and remarkable fullness. He remarks the action responds to every demand and expresses delight in showing the instrument to baby enthusiasts and persons appreciating an artistic piano.
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Emil Paur
Mason & Hamen
City Council Proceedings Highlight Legal Queries and Utilities Actions
City officials discuss a police removal authority dispute and ratify health and sewer measures. Decisions include enforcing rail crossings limits, appointing T. W. Lewie as assistant sanitary policeman, approving Wyoming avenue work, and selling condemned buildings along the Wyoming extension.
Priceburg Youth on Trial for Arson Case Details
A 19 year old Priceburg youth William Williams faced a two count arson trial. Prosecutors say he set fires including a Kiefer barn and hotel after a grudge over a dance hall eviction. A boy detective testified Williams admitted the fires before denying the charges. The case followed months of police work and Williams’ early alarm reporting.
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William Williams
Man Court Room
Priceburg
Fred Kiefer
Kiefer
Williams
Young Williams
Klefer
Klefers
Will F. Clifford
Scotland
Clifford Agency
Louis Nye
Edwards
Thomas Norton
M. J. Norton
Annie Denny
Martin Blasehok
Polish Holy Cross Society
South Side
McClure
William F. May
Ann Gilhooley
Mamie May
Angelo Messer
John BD. Fogle
Melure
John McGowan
Tony Footz
McAndrew
Fants
Wdcrman
DiFuszto
Mescerl
Victor Dyvemsky
Edward i Perkinski
Emil Paul Writes on Dual Roles in Major Orchestras
Renowned conductor Emil Paul notes his work with the New York Phil harmonic Orchestra and Grau Opera Company, and his recent association with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He discusses balancing duties across ensembles and his artistic philosophy.
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New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Grau Opera Company
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Local court records show numerous not guilty verdicts and cost payments
A string of cases ends with not guilty verdicts or not pressed charges. Several defendants must pay costs. Notable entries include George White wife drops prosecution, Katie Breen burglary not pressed, and Emma Egter plus others ordered to cover costs. Some defendants jailed briefly for nonappearance.
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George White
Mays Guydulla
Susie Ruddy
Katie Breen
A. Nettleton
Janes McHale
James Morgan
Mary Gobowa
Mary Wagner
John Gilinski
W. C. Stevens
A. Morrison
August Wengel
GG. W. Decker
Edwards
Donat Marin Gonoylse
Marty Murray
Emma Egter
Ellen Garvey
Frank Geerkas
Annie Arbutante
Matthew Bolwagdes
Helle Williams
Nelle Lowe
Hullee
Jennia Hodway
George Winlock
William Craig
Dorte
John Whitke
Helen Zaremije
Anthony Muelomaki
Joseph Urosewski
H. A. Benson
Edward Woelss
Avcurer
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Perry Brothers
Gantt
Scranton Transfer Co
Lackawannie Ave
Huntington's Bakery
Masonic Temple
Edward Reyer
Spruce ST. Opp. Court House
H. B. Ware
Ftom
Willams
Postoffice
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Knights
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Excelstor Hatl
Laca. Watres
Thomas W. Davie
Puisevenue
Wing's Daughters of Elm Park Church
Sterling Sons Club
Bnover's
Penn Avenue
Kate Reardon
Nay Aug
Levy
Elive Levy
Wilkes- Barre
Beth Franklin Street
Hanover
J. W. Short
P. J. Gummings
Wyomug Avenue
Scranton Symphony Arches
Lyceum
Evan Williama
LE Theater EN
France
KE. Lamare
Bernnton Conservatory
Delaware and Hudson
White Oak
Baltimore No. 2
Baltimore Tunnel
Delaware, Lackawarak and Western Company
Storrs
Judiciary Committee
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Schneider
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Sehneider
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McCann
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Coyne
Belest and
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Masons
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ifeeCann
Board of Health
T. W. Lewie
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Veal
Solicitor’s Department
Enee Ig
Aenee Eee
Dpallee
Connell Park Co
Tity General Elty
Fred Kirfer
Frank Norton
Thomas Kelly
John Watkins
North Garfield Avenue
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Buffalo
Cord
West Side
Farr
Watkins
Norton
Kelly
Ford
Sone
Delaware
Western
Rock of Gibraltar
National Bank
Powells
Emil Paul
Ousekeeper
Ict
Crrina Mall
Wyoming Ave
Esate
F. L. Crane
Boucht
DRS. Sapp & McGraw
Millar & Peck
Nemo
Franklin Ave
D. Irving Simmons
Connell Building
Everett
Everett's
Dix Court
Mear City Hall
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