City Notes From Scranton and Surrounding Areas
Local notices report A Hasna presenting The Silver Ring at the Academy of Music, election turnout discussions, Huronton press clubs meeting, literary and musical entertainment at the library, and a city residents panel. Reports cover county finances, bridge projects, and a postponed central Republican club meeting with nominations deferred to March unless a social gathering occurs.
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Caz
A. Hasna
Académy of Music Thiveaning
Court
Tunneta
Peh. S
Scranton Wagiearing Club
Haa
Balidlay
Weabington Norna
Totay
Tadien
Thh
Turean Bilge Baptist Clrish
J. W. Tiaraay
Wastinegtuo Avenue
Phillip
Yeutarday
Woukl Organice W Company
Apuiy
Pryor
Parker Street bridge work begins as crews plan abutments
City engineers report ready to ship materials for the new Parker Street bridge at Beaver Park within four to five days though a storm may delay the Abutment work by Corcoran and Jonohine. Union lodge announces funeral attendance for Brother Steward Koorem on Tuesday March 14 at Mavoula hall.
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Parker Alrost
Bocun Yeaterday
Kifatani Lw
Phillips
Beaver Park
Thibtsa
Corcoran & Jonohine
Parker Street
Union Lodge
Mavoula Hall
Oelock Sharp
Steward Koorem
Stater Jodges
W. M
Burghers Discuss Sewer Policy in Dunmore Campaign
In Dunmore the sewer issue divides voters as Timothy Burke declines broad public burden while favoring practical improvements. Attorney John G F McAskie recalls past attempts to form a sewer district and cautions against forced connections amid legislated limits and political pressure.
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John G. McAskie
City Engineer Returns from Wenver Pally Visit
City Engineer Phillipe reports from a visit to the Ona Beuleo works and Parker Street project site. He notes conditions in Pittsburgh are troubling with 600 workers in two public parks given temporary employment and facing two weeks of unemployment amid local officials and businesspeople donating pay to aid relief efforts.
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Phillipe
Wenver Pally
Ona Beuleo Company
Parker Street
Tialia
Lome
Pittavurg
Philips
Witiber
Pitsburg
What Our Prisoners Cost in Lackawanna County Penitentiary
The 1893 report shows Lackawanna County averaging 52 prisoners at Eastern State Penitentiary, with total yearly costs around 410.70 per prisoner and other figures detailing board, meals, and personal earnings by inmates, including several named individuals and their specific amounts.
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Lackawanna County
Eastern Penitentiary
Cassidy
Philadelphia
le Coats
Lickawanna County
Murlng
Firieotiers
Fegadh
Loctawanninien
Wallies Snow
Ceeult
Phouiy Rian
Agousta
William H Konataphul
Daniel Morcan
Charles Eagle
BT Wi
Stepien Te Alvagi
Thomas Stamles
Barrett
Alesalee Coreio
Darmon Kime
Paul Hyde
de Frank Kippo
Man accused of theft faces grand jury ruling
Antonio Rezaulo sues Palful Morasco for damages after a Nov 14 warrant charging him with theft of a monkey reach leads to arrest and a hearing. Grand jury later returned a not guilty bill, alleging perjury and imprisonment harmed his reputation.
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Wig
Monnaco
Neile
Land Dispute Over Fifteenth Ward Property
In a judgment case filed yesterday Attorney Hil Akerly represents W. Wellington against John McTiernan to recover possession of a parcel in the Fifteenth ward. The land fronts Sixth Avenue and extends 150 feet deep. McTiernan currently holds possession, but the plaintiff claims rightful ownership.
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Akerly
Py W. Wellington
John McTiernan
Walet
Thiweily
McTiortian
Second District Republicans Convene for Delegates
The Stunna committee of the Leon Legislative division calls a meeting in the arbitration room at the court house, Beneton city, on Tuesday February 1 at 2 pm to elect a delegate to the state convention. The main event will be in Harrinyirge, Pa on May 20. Vigilance committee will hold primaries on Saturday February 12 between the hours of and .
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Ocatharine Sarke
Thia City
Scranton Gwor
Neo Capital
Steeg
Stunna
Tligniea
Leon
Legislative Divisier
Beraoton
Toulay
Conmittede
Hourantd
Toni
Clivteuian
Kintin
Recrumry
Paewatati
Ian
Eh Tat
Regional Portraits of Scranton Leaders in New City Edition
Toe Temese announces a bound illustrated compilation detailing Beranton and local elite interests, including banking and manufacturing. The volume promises photogravure views of key buildings and portraits, aiming for broad civic representation and promoting a comprehensive city exhibit.
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Beranton
Wineeta
Scranton
Athena
High School Project Payrolls and Engineer Reports
A brief session of the high school committee approved day and substitute payrolls for January and discussed fence plans for Noa U8 property. John F Snyder of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad filed a supplementary report confirming safe mine pillar supports and ventilation plans for the new high school building, with cost estimates around 25000 and related specifications by architects Lithe & O Connor.
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Suprementary
John F. Snyder
Outhuni
Colin
Livi
Pred
Binith
Simji Heation and Veotilating Company
Boston
Masy
Lithe & O'Connor
Tu Guroist
Willl Wu
Lee Ubinas
New York
Huglaser
Delaware, Lackawanna and Woestern Railroad Company
Thompson
Line
Harti
Lahoud
Woo Mit Voli
Scranton Hook and Ladder Ball Draws 10 Couples
The seventh annual ball of the Scranton Hook and Ladder Company occurred at Turner Fall last night drawing about ten couples. Weather kept attendance down but guests enjoyed the entertainment. Frank Hob Ling and James Moir led the ceremonies with a full committee of organizers including Harry May and John Pouster. Souvenir programs were given to the ladies and music was provided by Huyea Brothers' orchestra.
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Scranton Hook and Ladder Company
Turner Fall
Lerpsichore
Ehlerort Moor
James Moir
Itc
Harry May
Rober Armatrong
John, Pouster
J. Z. Martin
Ales
Dinan
GB Kellow
A. Stulahauser
Jon Mianidenapaeler
A. Kote
Albert Henne
Marty May
GW. Meder
J. J. Martis
John J. Penater
Dantela
Huyea Brothers
Oroheatri
Unclear text fragment with advertising references
Fragmentary OCR excerpt mentions breakfast items creams and milks, a Turkish bath, and a street address at 400 Horace Street opposite Court House. The passage appears as miscellaneous ads or notes without a clear event, person, or organization.
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McBipe
Horace Street
Court Howse
English You Know Mesccotype at Oroves
A fragment notes a location at 435 Spruce and mentions brands or items including Anheuser Busch Beary, Louly Libis, and Conrad's hats. The readable text is sparse with unclear context or event.
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Oroves
Spruce
Anheuser Busch
Handsome Proof Etchings Offer For Subscribers
A local notice advertises affordable class proof etchings of elegant design. Fifty subjects sized from six by eight inches to two by four inches will be offered, with prices explained upon inquiry at the titles office. Demand for higher quality prints motivates this initiative.
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Tuuk
Daily Piper
Particulara Ag
Primoualiingaley
Lention
Local figures and debates shape Northumberland county court and bridges
Judge K. Wi Arcibald presides over the Northumberland county court as appointments circulate to hold sessions in various districts. Major Everett Warren travels to Willimindport for the Young Man's Repetition club. Professor Daniel Protheron begins conducting duties at an eisteddfod in Cambria Wha. Philip Seliner opposes new bridges while urging repairs and support for the Lackawanna avenue bridge. C W McKisney, Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co. manager, praised for knowledge and public-spirited views on city improvements. Abe McKinney strongly backs bridge projects and urban enhancements.
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C. W. McKisney
Lackawanna [Ran and Steal
United States
Scranton
Sparrow Point
Washington Avenue
Abe McKinney
Wonderland Stock Company Presents Romanos and Reality
Attendants witnessed the opening performance in this city by Wonderland's stock company. The comedy centers on two gay young men and two bachelor brothers with narrow escapes and a humorous ending. Applause and audience mirth signaled public approval of the venture. The pleas will be repeated tonight with a native each night.
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Wulieia
Wontecland
Witossa
Romanos
Auliente
Wonderland
Child custody writ seeks Mary Sweet in court
Mrs. Stelin Sweet, via attorney Newcomb, asks for a writ of habeas corpus to compel Mrs. Alfred K Walker, matron of the Home for the Friendless, to produce Mary Sweet, the 11 year old adopted daughter, and justify the detention. Judge Guster granted a writ. hearing set in chambers at 6 tomorrow morning. The child and her guardian are described as colored.
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Stelin Sweet
E. CG
Newcomb
Alfred K Walker
Mary Sweet
Mia
Sweet
Guester
Indy
Coal shipment dispute cited in ar tition trial
Matter before arbitrators alleges W Pleits HL Taylor and de W Browning hauled Hinong Wan yesterday in a restructuring case involving James Fiyon at COS. Jacobs Virun owns a small coal breaker near Noteh, provided twelve tons of coal in October. Jacobs says the coal was ordered from sin via M Carr, while Jacobs denies knowledge of Prynn. Prynn. Teclalne claims he ordered the coal from Core believing Carr ran the colliery. He was told to render the bill for coal, and it would be paid.
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W. Pleits
HL. Taylor
de W. Browning
James Fiyon
Cos
Jacobs
Furniahe
M. ©. Carr
Jacobm
Prynn
Tat Carr
Ten or More Books Offered in One Listing
A garbled notice suggests a person or listing offering ten or more books at once with unclear terms and multiple misspellings. The fragment mentions prepaid options and references to various unrelated phrases, but no coherent names, dates, places, or organizations are readable.
Sleigh Bells Ring Amid Storm-Blocked Street Cars
A storm crippled electric streetcar service with lines in Providence and Danmore nearly blocked. Suburban residents rode in stages as power failures and burned out equipment disrupted traffic and fares rose to 25 cents per mile. Some lines resumed later but passenger service remained limited and delays persisted.
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Cadman
Providence
Providence Road
Danemore
O'élogh
Allcoital
I Eente
Danmore
County Juil
Nuy- Aug
Muvic
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Western Uniyn
Unclear OCR fragment about cooking school remarks
Fragmentary text mentions a cooking school and unnamed speakers reacting with praise or questions. Names and clear details are not readable enough to identify events or entities. The passage is highly garbled and lacks a coherent news item.
Unclear Note on Military Names and Initials
Fragmentary text claims a Colonel Severly from Eutncks changed to Colonel Featherby of Kenrsote with initials implying a chemical symbol for water. Details are garbled and names uncertain.
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Chemigo Kaceris
Severly
Eutncks
Colon Taree
Olisies
Cuak State
Featherby Talso
Kenrsote
Fics
Puzzle of aunts and hats in a halting Spring vent
A garbled note hints at a talk about a wealthy aunt, unrest over love, and a claim about spring hats. The fragment suggests social tension and fashion references amid unclear dialogue.
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Lamso
Dexit
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Norrman& Moore
Fire Insurance
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna
Fenn Ave
A. B. Warnan
Wasie Goods
Dimity
Marzatia
Gangsea Ms
Lacka. Avenue
Wyoming Ave
City Notes
Beadleston & Woorg
Ballantine
E. J. Watan
Lockawanne Avenue
Groves
Spruce Street
MR. Burke
Duamors
Diamoré
Lruese
Timothy Burke
Burgess
Bourke
Katke
Lurouae
Tha Tenough
Pawer Corporation
Alma
John OG McAskie
Jame Young
A. Zitameéroan
Atete
Aewarage
Burka
Nakad
Ong
John GF McAakin
SU Askir
Dunmore
Owserw
Seuranton
Aeworby
Far Wa
Mc Zimmeriman
Campiny
Scheuribe
Donmore
Pittsburg
bin Hundrel Mon
Rezzulo
W. Wellington
Jon McTiernan
Siranton
Contro
von Storch
Mahon
Devaney
Worniner
Watrous
Moore
Donnings
Schiefer
Cour
W. G . Malley
Mir Watrous
Noa U8
Bulldtiog Committee
N Halateud
Hiel
Nonanton
Bob
Tad Fe
Lee
Loni Andetier
Thik
Suvder
Clef Enpienr
Lackawaona Nual Western Coal Department
Whebes
Ia Hemo
Mt Alert
LickaWannd Iron and Steel Cotyung
Vir Eucibeey
W. Penn Morph
Mnind
Hook
Conrad
K. Wi Arcibald
Sanbury
Savage
Northumberland ‘County
Pudge Arcibald
Commonwealth
Everett Warren
Willinmidport
Profesor
Daniel Protheron Aturtol Yeateriliy
Cambria
Philip Seliner
Weat Side
Lackawanna Avenue
Schnell
Swethan Street
Mary Sweat
Kzprene
S.C. Snyder
D.d.s
Wyoming Avi
Tribune
Storm Works
HAVOS
Wokington Keay
Vang
Diana
LABOR
Henry Battin & CO
Penn Ave
Penn
Dr. Jaeger
M. Brown
AVING
Scranton Cash Store
F. P Price, Agt
Dr. Hill &Son
Albany
VER Poast Sational Bank
Huntington
Home Bakery
Washington Ave
Lacka, Ave
Eureka Laundry Co
Cory Linden
Rinne Ave
Dent Horses Vane
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