Deputies Named in Latimer Shootings and Sheriff Accusations
Wilkes-Barre reports describe Witness Wishmiski alleging Sheriff Martin fired first at Latimer while sixteen deputies are identified. The testimony covers shootings along the rail line, the fate of workers, and charges about arrests and cross-examination in the Martin trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Lattimer
Cheper Wishnishi
Latimer
Schuyler Ridgeway
Frank Clark
Thomas Hall
A. E. Hess
Stephen Jones
George Ferry
James Ferry
Joseph Sobers
Alonzo Ly. Dodson
KR. C. Jones
John Turner
Henry Manley
A. M. Eby
John Cook
A. P. Platt
Charles Houck
John Bunk
Cranberry
Highton
John Beach
Harwood
Wilkes- Barre
Andrew Scovear
Martin Locher
Roasted a hotelkeeper in Ashland by burglars
Four thieves broke into Charles Billman’s Telloreville hotel around 1 AM. They bound Billman and ransacked the home taking watches silverware and coins. They returned for the key to the safe and tortured him on the stove before he yielded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Fix
Charles Billman
Telloreville
Eget
Billman
Jef Billman
Diliman
Scott's Emulsion Promises Restored Flesh and Nerves
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for weakness and pale flesh. It claims cod liver oil nourishes the body and tonics strengthen the nerves, priced at one dollar, with Blott & Bowne Chemists promoting the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Burglars Escape After Seizing 1000 and Papers
The burglars captured roughly 1000 dollars and valuable papers then met and left Billman bound, and have so far evaded detection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billman
Girl's links to murder case spark new violent incident
Gertrude Taylor once key witness in the Goodwin murder conviction resurfaces after returning from reform school. She attends a dance with John Sherman and Jack Phillips. a fight erupts leaving Sherman badly injured and feared dead. Walter Goodwin’s parents seek a new trial, but Gertrude says she no longer loves him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellsore
Gertrude Taylor
Walter B. Goodwin
Manefield
Gales
Iin County
Lant Bature
Berarnton
Gaulnes
John Sherman
Jack Phillips
Sherman
Walter Goodwin
Taylor
Gertrude
Walter
Coal Miners Convene in Altoona Urges Chicago Settlement
The Central Pennsylvania district gathers 104 delegates led by President Pat Dolan to back a Chicago settlement of ten cents per ton and eight hours work. National President Ratchford cites organizing drive with a target by April 1 for the two Virginias Maryland and Central Pennsylvania. Credentials committee reports and adjournment planned with ongoing sessions expected Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Pel
Pennsylvania
Pat Dolan
Pittsburg
Dolan
Central Pennsylvania
Chicago
Ratchford
Virginias
Maryland
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Dangerous Use of Strong Purgatives Warned
Pilly and purgatives that act quickly irritate and destroy the mucous linings of the stomach and bowels. Continued use inflames the stomach and bowels. The genuine imported Carlsbad Sprudel Salt is recommended for its solvent properties without irritation. Best results with outdoor exercise and obtain the genuine imported article.
Freshmen Parade Bill Posters in Taft Lafayette Area
Tafayette sophomores plan their annual banquet tomorrow night while freshmen in Baetin distribute bawdy paste bills. The youths vandalize houses with stews and fencer. Bills are torn down as fast as posted causing several minor scuffles and incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baetin
Tafayette
Thomas Farrell Dies In Colliery Rockfall
Torrishburg February 14 Thomas Farrell a miner was instantly killed by a fall of top rock and slate in the Wilburstows colliery. He leaves a widow and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrishburg
Thomas Farrell
Oed Wears
Wilburstows
Situation Classifieds in Advance Request
Classified notice notes that all ads except the Situations Wanted are payable strictly in advance and not to be charged afterward. It appears to be a billing instruction for advertisers and emphasizes prepaid arrangements.
Agents Wanted in Various Localities Advertised
Aggressive recruitment notices seek agents and solicitors for loan associations, door hardware, insurance and sale opportunities. Names and firms include Monarch, Oliver Bros, American Storm Door Co, National Publishing Co, Michigan Me g Co, Consolidated M Fo Co, and National Registry Co. Descriptions promise profits, prepaid samples, or generous commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rec
American Storm
Door CO
Huron, Mich
Elegant ten room home for sale in Green Ridge district
Will buy an elegant new ten room house with complete fittings and a 10 by 181 foot lot in upper Green Ridge. Apply at Spruce street first floor. For sale finest Scranton lots for homes or investment. For rent houses stores offices suits of rooms central location. Send for circulars Jones Real Estate Spruce street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Green
Scranton
JONES
Spruce Street
Meretee
Myrtle Street
Quincy Avenue
Ghven Street
Wyoming Ave
Ron
Tad Monroe Avenue
Green Ridge
St. Louis
Chicago and Western
Penn Avenue
Chicago
Grewer
Death by Mule and Trolley Car Near Lancaster
Clarence Harmon a 14 year old boy was instantly killed near Lancaster Pennsylvania when a mule drawing a tobacco wagon bolted onto a railroad track as an approaching trolley car passed. The mule’s fright caused Harmons death with a fractured skull. his grandfather survived a narrow escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Clarence Harmon
Harmon
Help Wanted and Sales Opportunities Across Businesses
Classified notices advertise male help wanted for catalogues and envelopes, waiters, sales agents, and stationery or school supplies jobs with earnings potential. Additional notices offer opium and morphine book inquiries, medical doctor advertising, and a monopoly stock subscription solicitation requiring agents in multiple regions.
Dairymen to Meet Over Milk Trust and Prices
Thigieton February 11 dairymen preparing to organize a milk trust and set a standard price. Vendors report milk selling as low as four cents a quart with many at five six seven or eight cents. Chairman Goget notes no merchant can haul milk ten miles for four cents and profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thigieton
Rome
Maui
Goget
Governor fixes date for execution in Somerset murder case
Harrisburg reports Governor Flastings sets Tuesday April 24 as the execution date for Cameron John Roddy, convicted killer from Somerset County. The ruling follows a morning declaration after ongoing appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Chameron
John Roddy
Somerset County
Taylor News and Local Social Notes from North Taylor
A grand reception marked Frank Caswell’s fifty sixth birthday at his North Taylor residence hosted by his children. Election day brought general calm with a notable contest in the First ward between Thomas W. Moxey and William Judge. Local fraternal visits occurred between Ripple Division temperance and Emblem Division No. 7. Various residents were noted as visitors or ill, and the funeral for Mrs. William A. Williams is scheduled for this afternoon at 2:30 with services at the house and interment in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Caswell
North Taylor
Frederick Andrews
Thomas Doglees
Willim Jenkine
Amelis
Daisy Caswell
Ernest Caswell
Pride of
Thomas W. Moxey
Willian Judge
Ripple
Lone
Temperance
Emblem Division
Mise B. Baker
Nicholson
Nelain Lowry
North Main Street
Joby Conley
Lattin
John Diller
Hyde Park
Mike Loretta Sullivan
Middle Street
Taylor Lodge
Killette
Pythias
John Lenahan
Philadelphia
Denie Lenehan
Archbald
Frank Lowry
Main Street
Thomas Evans
Keystone Academy
Factoryville
Wiliam Evans
Washington
Alreet Manter Edward Ott
Storrs
Ellen Fivane
Willian A. Williams
Church Cemetery
Symptoms of Digginess and Mental Distress Restored Health
The passage lists numerous symptoms including lack of confidence sexual weakness in men and women ball rising in the throat spots before the eyes memory loss concentration problems startle easily dull mind heart distress hot flashes low spirits forebodings fear dreams melancholy tiredness morning and night nervousness trembling fatigue and constipation. It urges immediate consultation to be restored to health.
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Wilkes-Barre
Wishmiski
Deputies
de Martin
John Platele
Masteton
Latimner
Kotn
Lattimer Ulage
Westniss
Blott & Bowne Chemsstay
Coal Miners' Convention
Bill
Fistio
Tribune
Wantel
Westminster
Amison & CO
Milkstreet
Boston
Retais. He. Mig Profie
Olver Bros
Rochester, N. Y
Klondike
Address National Publishing Co
Lakeside Buoilding
State Nage
Brothers
Rochester
Nee
Nichols
Naperville, HI
Agentsa
Stump
Michigan
Me'g. CO
Consolidated M FO CO
van Buren Street
National Registry Coo
New York
Fics
Keystone Hotel
Hawley
Pom, Stor
Flet & Schaffer
Stroudsburg
Seaa
P.O. Box Ti
Beranton
Connolly & Wallace
Mabini
Avr
Washington Ave
Auctio Winrs Bomervilled M'E'g, CO
Blingbeth
N. J
Initiel Bd
Office
I. Woolley
Atlanta
Hherat
Evans & On
Clifton Soup and Manufacturing Company
Cincinnati
Metropolitan
E. Moses
Mulberry Street
ARD
Rial &O
Borden Block
A.B. Briggs
A. Briggs
North Main Avenue
Fickes
Adams and Mulberry
Chas
Cooper
Scranton Street
Washburn Street
Eure Tribune
M. A
Btebbins
Lawrence
L. T, Keller
Ackanton
Snyder
Cheany
Arp
Mango Chemical, Company
John Street
7. Cutler
Diamond Avenue
Chiropodist
M. Hetzel
Tacha Avenue
GLARC
Carey
Mar Ned
Conrun
N. Washington, Avenue
Chiy Avenue
Rente Ing. Jnes
Adldreas Lock Hex
Dunmore
Washington Avenue
Muleberry Street
Webster Avenue
BP. W. Stokes
Wyoming Avenue
E. P
Sky
New York City
Katharine Helen Wells
P.O
Mifplin Avenue
Wxsu
Penn Ave
KR. Dp
Waltman
Lebanon
Mort
Avenues
Buite
Jermyn
Bruce Street
D. E
M. W. A. Care Tribune
General
Ation
Min
Othee
Peibane
Metath
Maria Gunstrk
Veoved
Foy Anle
Pupp Evenue
Fred W. Gunatel
Execu
Kreasler Court
Cate
Finn
Franklin Avenue
Hilton
Bo Springs
Treet
Providence
Smith
Combine For
Roddys
Taylor News
Lyceum Theater
Comedienne
Ffoluliou Paget
Ita
Academy of
Clusic
Lincoln J. Carter
Fast Mail
Niagara Pallo
Heallette
Gormans
John
James and
George
Mr. Beane
Gireal
Diraod
Jil
Linden
Linden Street
Pena Vvenue
Brooks & Ludwig
Leasees
Brooks
Mgr
Daxchen Ventuga
Dr. E. Grewer
United States
Br. Grewer
University of Pennsylvania
Medico-Chirurgical College
Médico-Chirurgical College
General Alumni Association
The
Houston Club
Joseph Leidy
Board of Charity of
Historical Science Association of
Lackawanna County
Athene Mining and Milling Company
International Medical Association and Advertising League of America
Grand Army of the Republic
Union Veterans’ Union
Grewers
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