City Notes From Scranton Wards and Events
A fragmented city page reports ward notes from Kasson’s office, office closings in the Tiindeipul building, changes to Lackawanna rail and telegraph services, and a Safety Committee update on estimates. It mentions Ash Wednesday services at St Peter’s cathedral, a blind auction by the Information Correspondence Socials, and the death of Milam Dustin in Wachus, with details of the accident and duties.
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St. Peter's
Ana
Gan
Tdi
Towata family notes travel plans and events
Fragmentary report describes Piette aid information and relocation of the Mostin family. Mention of a furner or Genie event and Towanda in relation to travel and a home visit, with details unclear and partly obscured.
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Towanda
Recital Programme At Scranton Bicycle Club Tonight
The Scranton Bicycle Club hosts a plate recital this evening featuring Miss Mary Umetend and a song cycle by von Bieltz. The program includes pieces by Tacit and Pie and performances by Mr Williams and J Alfred Penning, with patrons listed in the note.
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Bicycle Club
Miss Mary
Scranton
Kong Cueto
Cece
Yews von Viollts
Mr. Williams
Pela
Barateunile
Boueeg
Cesses
Eerastesineps
Ren
CHO Boy Merdeco
Elie Cf
Vale
Sani
Whillace
G.C
Mr Williams
Eliland
von Bieltz
J. Alfred Penning
Deco
Mir
G. Brooks
Mra
Tt. Brooks
Mire
Bundy
Williaim Connell
J. T. Connell
A. L. Crawford
W. Fulton
Aaron Goldsmith
F. S. Godfrey
T. Jones
McAnulty
W. Tt. McClave
Walsh Lecture Casts Shakespearean Insight Across Eras
Dr J O Walsh of New York compared Shakespeare's early comedies As You Like It Twelfth Night Much Ado About Nothing to 1900 01 stage successes The Gay Lord Quex Mrs Dane's Defense and Lovedoru He argued the poet achieved masterworks amid unfriendly surroundings showing transcendent genius and dramatic technique that outlives his era.
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J. 0. Walsh
New York City
Raven
Catholic Historica] Society
Penius
Shakespeare
Globe Theatre
London
New York
Quex
Insurance rates debate after major fires in Paterson
City officials argue large recent fires undermine any push to lower fire insurance premiums. They say Waterbury’s 1 000 000 loss and a Sunday blaze causing 10 000 000 in damage remove tangible reasons to cut rates. The middle district may still reduce rates, but the fires complicate the outlook.
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Paterson
Sundhiy
Middle District
Waterbury
Scranton Strike Talks End Without Settlement on Wage Terms
A three member committee with full powers met Scranton Mallway Co officials arranged by a prominent citizen. The talks, held at Silliman’s office, proposed union hiring for all employees and flat nineteen cent wages with overtime at twenty five cents, but the company refused to negotiate on those terms and no agreement was reached.
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Scranton
Clark
Scranton Mallway Company
Heem Power
Silliman
Tinio
Shea
Mr. Silliman
Thomas Midwards
Andrew Lavelle
Eiploves
Tis
Lithuanian Freethought Society Protests Prince Henry Visit
Through its secretary Rev L Demb skis the Lithuanian Freethought Society protests honors planned for Prince Henry of Prussia during his visit. They condemn German oppression of Lithuanians and call for freedom of conscience and speech while opposing the reception.
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Prince Henry of
Prussia
Rev. L. Dembskis
Lithuanian Freethought Society
Fire house bond plan debated by Scranton councilman
Councilman D W Vaught pushes a 15000 four percent bond issue to fund a combined fire house and police station. He notes current rents for Century quarters and Alder street stations and argues sinking fund returns could offset annual costs. Vaughan plans to present figures to Recorder Connell as Washington buzz and Royal Blue tours intrude on the scene.
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Neleet
D. W. Vaught
Lingnee
South Scranton
Vaughan
Alder Street
Bonda
Connell
Liedierkranz Masquerade A Grand Liederkrone Event
The Liederkranz Society held its annual masquerade with lavish costumes and a sold out gallery audience. The program featured The Treasure Seeker with Victor Wenzel as prince and Violet Fauhrenholt as princess, followed by a grand march and supper. The evening closed with dancing tableaux and a new Temsberger orchestral piece dedicated to the society.
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Hidsis
Temsberger
Sigfried Aul
Gustave Welnss
Edward Elvele
Fred Softly
Theodore Hemberger
My Own Country lecture by Hon. John G Woolley
Hon. John G Woolley, Prohibition candidate, spoke at North Main Avenue Baptist church on My Own Country. He praised America, urged church and home reform, condemned liquor as the enemy of the home, and called for fighting political corruption.
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John G. Woolley
North Main Avenue Tabernacle
John G Woolley
North Main Avenue Baptist Church Tabernacle
Mr. Woolley
Woo
America
Uo Osure
Smallpox Case Reported In Mrs W J Morgan
One new smallpox case was reported by the health bureau yesterday. Mrs W J Morgan of Swethind street, wife of W J Morgan, had a slight attack after vaccination aligned with her husband's diagnosis two weeks earlier.
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Bureau of Health
W. J. Morgan
Swethind Street
Morgin
Crane Tries to End Life After Shooting at Home
Albert Crane, 55, of 610 Dean Street, attempted suicide by shooting in a partial intoxication state. He was taken to Lackawanna Hospital where doctors could not locate the bullet and faced a grim prognosis. Crane has faced repeated threats to take his own life and was described as deranged after his wife’s recent death.
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Lackawanna Hospital
Albert Jane
Dean Street
Crane
Dickson
Heling
Gonig
Critic c
Atd Crane
Lincoln Birthday Banquet and Smoker Held by Camp No 8
Members of Camp No 8 Sons of Veterans gathered at the G A R Memorial building to honor Lincoln with a banquet served by Women’s Relief Corps No 40. About 309 members attended a smoker with addresses by Ex-soldiers including Dr William Heath Colonel FE H Mipple Major FE D Pelيوس and others.
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Jon WR. Parry
William H. Heath
West Scranton
FE. H. Mipple
FE. D. Peliows
Thirteenth Regiment
Wil Hammel
Amd
W. Miurtuih
Park construction policy ends prior stalls in Nay Aug
Director of Public Works Roche bans privileges in Nay Aug park to anyone not agreeing to erect all stone buildings. Wooden candy booths and photograph galleries that disfigured the park will be removed and replaced with stone structures to harmonize the area.
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Roche His
Nay Aug Park
Park plans seek stone building with gallery proposal
The text discusses erecting a solid building as an ornament to the park and mentions a proposal from a person named DeWitt to run a photograph gallery. He offers to construct a stone building finished inside with hardwood, contingent on past privileged parties agreeing to support such structures.
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Mya
DeWitt
Tax Assessors Confront Angry Staten Island Villagers
Citizens argue that property values tripled while taxes would drop under the current assessments. A red faced resident accuses officials of misapplying rules and the board offers a one cent promise to placate critics as assessors face mounting appeals ahead of a Washington trip. The scene unfolds as officials insist on full valuation despite vocal opposition.
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Uin
Rayner Receives Statuette of Schley
Rayner, acting for the Giltafinh Me Miener, accepted a statuette honoring Admiral Schley from an Associated Press wire report. The presentation occurred in Baltimore Maryland as a ceremonial recognition of Schley’s naval service and leadership.
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Rayner
Schley
Associated Presa
Maltimore
Mil
Web
Ellyer
Haar
Admiral Schley
Els Ingles
Fide
Telli
Tayner
Lilie
End of Season Sale at Saan Ow 20 0 Mink Furs
A garbled catalog note lists furs and garments for sale including mink, natural gray, brown, and cinnamon items. It references repairs, bought furs, and various price cues, with scattered vendor marks and partial item descriptions.
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Porian
Ede
Anole
Wes Persie
Mount Tecie
Keely Collirette
Cccceneeere
Marten Seart
Electria
Pak
Gale Doniges
Bio Lyme
Vile Lorie
Letters From The People Opinion Page Note
Short reader letters run with names for publication. Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed.
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the Tribune
Residents face blocked gutters and cold water risk on North Bromley
The Tribune reports on filthy gutters and blocked drainage near Council Evans' fence on North Bromley Avenue. Residents note waste water misdirections, walking-path flooding, and partial court petitions while authorities investigate overdue maintenance and public safety in Bronte Avenue vicinity. Washington trip offer mentioned with New Jersey Central Royal Blue tour.
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Washington
Congress
New Jersey Central
J. &. Swisher
Boranton
Allentown
Bromley Avenue
Evans
Attia
Mueli
Liliane
Bronte Avenie
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City Notes
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Te Tiindeipul Builifing
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Willeli Coniin
Lyceeum Theater
O'Clogh
Dwen Tientiel
Dolwwiie
Lagkuewinna
Lochkawanna Railraid Srdmen
Estates Committee
Poluare
Ddi
Tarris
Aureka
Wighthand
Wight
Fred Dorr
Jaco
Warris
Charlies UL Wattles
Charles O'Ned
Thonas Hawkins
Secochition
aGuvenser Hall
Ioul Orestin
Foi
Milam
James Hietin
Corning
Wachle
Col
Traethore Company
Tay
Dustin
Umstead
DR. Walsh
Catholic Historical Society
HOS
J Lyned
Dickson Mill and Grain Co
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, Pa
Tie Vet
Henri
Cie Dewits
Curesii
Cleemin
Wess
Russia
Wraeinka
Posen
D. W. Vaughan
Capitol
OF Lincoln
Sons of Veterans
Wyombe Arenas
Geo. V. Millar & Co
China
Scranton Bedding Co
F A. Kaiser
Lackawanna and
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New Jersey Centrals
F. U. Crane
Lackawanna Avenue
Tuas
Isao Whiveia
Sebo
Smvusa
Petsion
Walla Sept
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Arne
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Alte Clualis
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Wyoming Ave
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