New Element in the Martin Case Spotlighted in Court
In Wilkes-Barre on February 11, the defense pushed a new line by suggesting testimony could be driven by the hope of damages from the government if convicted. Witnesses Paris Stovhak Mater Lachar described Lattimer shooting, while Motar Maier and others recounted deputy violence. Judge Woodward limited the scope, and jurors remained out after the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Martin
Crdas
Adam Lapincki
Risso
Poland
United States
Lapineski
Commonwealth
Ale
Thomas Paris
Lattimer
Paris
Michael Stovhak
Andrew Mater
West Hazleton
Meier
Martin Lachar
Andre Maier
Maler
Lacher
Maier
McGahren
Scarlet
Lenahin
Palmer
Mater
Woodward
Witnesses Testify About Lattimer Strife and Shooting
Cross-examination of Martin Lacher begins as witnesses recount deputy orders to fire during the Lattimer mine clash. Mathias Chya, Mike Jolas, and John Derock describe being shot or hearing gunfire after a volley, with injuries including a shoulder wound and a lung puncture. Court adjourns after further testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Lacher
Palmer
Crystal Ridge
Etrikere
Lattimer
Mathias Chya
Mike Jolas
John Derock
Von der Ahe Case Ends With Detention Transfer
In Pittsburg on February 11 Judge Hullington upheld the defense of FR. 8 Candrell and A. O. Fording in the Von der Ahe habeas corpus dispute. Von der Ahe was delivered to Detective Nick Bendel and then to the Allegheny County sheriff. He spent the night in Sheriff Lowry’s private office and plans to post bail tomorrow through attorney J. Scott Ferguson and John M. Glover at St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Candrell
A. O. Fording
Hullington
Nick Bendel
von der Ahe
Bendel
Allegheny County
Harvey A. Lowry
J. Scott Ferguson
van der Ale
Mr. Ferguson
John M. Glover
St. Lowla
Glover
Injunction Refused in Harrisburg Capitol Case
The state Attorney General McCormick’s bid for an injunction against the capitol building commission was denied by Judge Simon ton. The court found no evidence of action warranting a preliminary injunction and the case will be appealed to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
McCormick
Capitol Building Commission
Simonton
Supreme Court
John F Craig Disappears In Philadelphia
John F Craig a West Philadelphia grain merchant and treasurer of St Johns Building and Loan Association has vanished from his home. He left unsecured liabilities between 10000 and 15000 and a wife and four children in poverty. Last seen January 1. Store stock sold recently to satisfy creditors. small deficit with the loan association said to be covered by bondsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John F. Craig
West Philadelphia
St. John's Building and Loan Association
Bennetts and McKeever Box Six Rounds in Philadelphia
Jack Bennett of McKeesport and Charles McKeever of Philadelphia battled six rounds at the Arena. The early rounds were even, Bennett slight edge in round four, then McKeever pressed with heavy blows in the next two. Both finished fresh with no decision announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jack Bennett
AicKeesport
Charles Mc-Keever
Mc-Keever
Bennett
McKeever
Hoth
Man In County Jail Attempts Suicide Inmate Slashes Throat
Lancaster report says Lewis Kirk a 60 year old inmate in the county jail tried to end his life this afternoon by cutting his throat with a razor as a barber prepared to shave him. The wound was six inches long but did not sever the windpipe and doctors hope to save his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Lewis Kirk
Kirk
Naval militia elects new commander on board U S ship
In Philadelphia on February 11 the state naval militia elected John B. Muckle to succeed Francis Shunk Brown as commander. Colonel Rheldon Fotter, artillery chief on Governor Havating’s staff, conducted the election aboard the U S steamship J Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States Steamship &J. Louis
John B. Muckle
Francis Shunk Brown
Rheldon Fotter
Havatings
Pennsylvania Pensions Granted in Washington
February 11 report lists Pennsylvania pension grants including Jacob Foulkrod Liberty to 4 dollars, Charles B. Hamilton Great Bend Susquehanna to 4 dollars, Catharine Held Wilkes Barre original widow, Harriet A. Lyon Towanda to 8 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Washington
Pennnsylvania
Jacob Foulkrod
Liberty
Logn
Charles B. Hamilton
Great Bend
Susquehanna
We —Catharine Held
Wilkes- Barre
Harriet A. Lyon
Towanda
Miner Thomas Higgins Dies From Plymouth Dodson Mine Blast
Wilkes Barre February 11. Thomas Higgins, one of thirteen men burned in the Dodson mine explosion at Plymouth on Wednesday evening, died today from his injuries. The other victims are reported to be improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin
Wilkes-Barre
Thomas Higgins
Dodson
Plymouth
Brick falls from fourth story injures worker in Columbia
John Rotainer of Lancaster, employed on a Columbia brewery project, was struck on the head by a brick from the fourth story. He suffered severe injuries that are believed to be fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
John Rotainer
Columbia
Parliament Opens in Columbia with Yukon Route Pledge
Victoria's parliament opened with elaborate ceremonies as the lieutenant governor read congratulatory telegrams from the governor general and Lady Aberdeen. The speech pledged to push an all Canadian route to the Yukon and promote a railway from Victoria to mining camps in the Kootenay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria, BH
Lady Aberdeen
Aestat
Yukon
Victoria
Kootenay
Woman to Women and the Promise of Health
A magazine style piece profiles Sarah Bernhardt and author Annie Jennesa Miller. It highlights a belief that women inherently understand each other and praises Miller’s study of appearance health and Warner's Safe Cure as a trusted remedy for mental strain and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Bernhardt
Mme. Bernhardt
Annie Jennesa Miller
Warner
Muddy Providence road and North Main avenue woes
North Scranton residents face a lake of filth on Providence road and North Main avenue from Wood street to Market Street. The muck covers trolley tracks and makes crossings nearly impossible. Evening crowds jeer pedestrians as cars are mud splattered and travel is severely hindered. A birthday party for Emma Colvin entertained fifty guests, and Rev. Bulgin plans baptisms at First Christian Church with a continuation of his sermon "A Fast Young Man" and special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Providence Square
Bristol House
Mulley’s and
Davis
Local social notes from Scranton and vicinity
Adelma Hallett returns home after Wilkes-Barre visit. Mrs. C. H. Travis and children visit Dr. G. H. Travis in East Stroudsburg. Frances Foote of Hollisterville guests of Mrs. George Bortree. Mrs. Charlies Bowen ill and Flora Sayer of Scranton visits parents. J. F. Sayer and Fred Turner visit from Brooklyn. Coona Schinigar from Scranton calls. Kate Hetterson of Nay Aug visits Cun ningham. Prof. RT. H. Martin farewells in Jermyn before Klondike departure. Mary Connors and children visiting Canajoharie. Thimble party at Mrs. George Rafferty's with many attendees. Scranton visitors include Mrs. Gardiner and Mrs. Conboy. T. T. Pelton and wife visit Elmbhurst with Byron Buckingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelma Hallett
Wilkes-Barre
C. H. Travis
Eli
Dorothy
G. 8. Travis
East Stroudsburg
Frances Foote
Hollisterville
George Bortree
Charlies Bowen
Flora Sayer
Scranton
J. F. Sayer
Fred, Turner
Brooklyn
Coona Schinigar
Kate Hetterson
Nay Aug
Cunningham
RT. H. Martin
Jermyn
Klondike
Mary Connors
G. 8. Brown
John Edwards
Conboy
George
Kate Depew
Gardiner
Mra
T. T. Pelton
Byron Buckingham
Elmbhrust
Poxema Promises Quick Cure for Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Poxema by Dr. Agnew claiming rapid cure of skin diseases including Barber's Itch Tetter and Ringworm along with piles in three to six nights. One application costs 95 cents and is sold by Matthews Bros and W T Clark.
Classifieds Note From FORK BASE Tribune Specials
Fragments show HELP WANTED FOR RENT real estate and agents wanted in a classified section with pricing like one cent per word and similar wordage. The text reflects a vintage classified ad format with generic prompts and rates.
Situations Wanted Ad Spelling a Bit Odd
Classified note reads as misspelled requests for help with ads and services. It hints at financial issues and a plea to avoid upfront charges. The fragmentary line suggests a reader seeking assistance with listings or placements in advance.
Help Wanted Wasted Men and Women Work at Home
Advertisement offers at home crayon portrait work using a new patent method. Earn 4 to 16 per week by reading or writing, with spare time day or evening. Send for partners and worker list. Address H Cripp German artist Tyrone Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H, Cripp
Tyrone
Help Wanted Classified Excerpts Across Several Jobs
A mixed set of early 20th century help wanted notices includes good butchers in Newark and Elizabeth New Jersey, waiters required with neat appearance, educated librarians for Trevence Library, medical book inquiry about morphine and whiskey care, sales agents for a Tribune advertisement, and saleman/teacher supply roles offering monthly salaries and commissions across Chicago Atlanta and other locales.
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Humphreys
Hums Medicine Company
New York
Capitol Commission
John Craig
Hie
Bennett'e McKeever Mill
State Naval Militia
Mrs
Annie Jenness Miller
North Scranton
Moscow
Tribune
Heal Estate
Ania Na
Advanc
Il Y
Somme. Vite Surg. CO
Elizabeth, N. J
Trevence Libra University
Parmelee Library
Chicago
Pium
M. Woolley
M. L
Atlanta, Ga
MAS
Eure Tribune
Coun i Ae
Kd. Evans & Clo
Clifton Soup
Maine Company
Cincinnati
Hotel American
Franklin Avenue
Third Avenue
M. A. Etebrains
Lawrence, Mich
Holiday & PR
Snyder & CO
al, Company
John Street
Bill
Giard
Tribune Office
Green Ridge
Sanderson Avenue
Washington Avenue
Adama Avenue
F. L. Hitchcock & Bon
Lackawanna Avenue
Burn Street
Oe Mifflin Avenue
Vurnace
Fruit Garden
Wire F. E
Jones
Peno Avenue
Jon
Spruce Street
Buite
Central City
Tequire
Powell’s Mublo
Fale
I. F. Hiorna
Irving Avenue
SAL
Ferale
Techinicon
Londike
Alaska
Hills & Aug ‘Hman
Keattle
Wihe
Hale
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Ave
Ric Miwon
Dickton Manufacturin Company
Lote and Properties
Wydmire and
Penn Evenness
F. L. Hitchcock & Son
Heal Estate and Insurance
Green
Bocranton
Real Fature
Eystone
Lawley
Sturpplet
Suilapfer
Stroudaburg
Pao
Mulberry Street
A. Y. 24
Tribune Ome
North Hyde Park Avenue
Mortchas
H. Wel
Metropolitan Cigar Store
E. Moose
Employment Agency
Akey Bros
Rock Cutting
Apply
Carey Bros
Box
Avoca
Chiropodist
Wwed
Sitwatas
B.briggs
Cas Cooper
Washburn
Spiritualist
NM Re
Kk Cutler
Shalet
Diamond Avenue
Spring Brook Water Supplx Company
Gardner's Creek
Fialus Township
Laerne County
Compan
LHS
Ierenoon
Aztec Ou
Abbago
Huilding and Loum Association
Westminster
Aras
Monarch
Bij Pose
Wae
Mn.ton & Co
Mill Street
Boston
Iman
Hig Prota Olver Bros
Rochester
American Storm Door CO
Huron
Mich
Kondike
Tvo
Raney
Outfit
National Publishing CO
Lakeside
Ochester
Nile OL
Naperville, Ll
Saad
Wita Vy Am
Ian Meg Cos
van Buren St
New York City
Katharine Helen Wells
General Delivery
Scranton I
H. D. Waltman
Lebanon
Ee MO Hee
Kressler Court
Finn
Sia
Aes
M. J
Bear
Franklin Arenus
Ilton
C. T
Care Tribune
Unien
Alno
Lindenatree
Oliver
Smith
Leving Avenue
City
Gine Wation
Drgeage
Stanton
Pookville
Main
William Hael
Peckville
Lyceum Theater
Rhea
Napoleon
Acta
By & Company
Empire Theater
Sydney Grundy
Ald Society
M. i. Church
George Tregell
Jessie Atearns
M, KB
Hey
John Humphries
AMA
Academy of Music
Mariners
Lincoln Jr. Carter
Fast Mail
Niagara Falla
Gormans John
Eames Aue George
Nerms Sak Fatks Eem
Mr. Beane
Walter W. Branson
Jonas Long
Sona
Canton
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Sole
Richardson-Boyatos
É Vurnaces
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