City Notes and Activities Highlight March Events
Local notes list Paderewski recital timing at L. T. Powells music shop, Hoard of Trade events, civil service examinations on March 25, a John Mitchell Club entertainment, ladies choir rehearsal, high school girls basketball interest, Scranton Pocket Guide railway changes, a small blaze on Penn Avenue, Woodmen of America address in Guernsey hall, partner hearing for Predov Robinson, T Thirteenth regiment entertainment plans, and a San Toy stage production at Thile's theater.
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Plare
Penn Avenue
la Look
Ai Aleony Amd
Theater Opening Tomorrow Promises Record Box Office
York announces the opening of a new production at the theater bar office. The show sells out fast with the largest advance in theater history predicted, signaling strong public interest and high expectations for its run.
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York
Tven
Mapieromm
Cate Nudel
Howe
Patrolman Brutally Beaten in South Main Assault
Patrolman H. T. Bridshaw was knocked down and beaten by a half dozen men after arresting Timothy Jones outside a saloon at Eynon and South Main. Bridshaw drew his revolver to quell the crowd and four other suspects, including Edwards Noyle and Gray, were jailed on charges with bail set for this evening.
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H. T. Brodsahaw
South Main Avenue
Eynon Street
South Malin Avenue
Timothy Jones
Ofhcer
Bridshaw
Bradshaw
Jones
Jackson Street
David Edwards
Signon Street
Thomas Noyle
Hampton Street
William Gray
Strikers Defy Move to Appoint Strike Committee
The street cleaning union meeting defeated a motion to appoint a special committee to urge Chief Silliman's settlement of the strike. Secretary Waeler said negotiators must come from the executive board or union as a whole. Insurgents, about forty strong, vow to return to work within a day or five.
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Curomen
Miutnager Silliman
Buen
Waeler
Silliman
Shei
Cotton Held In Bail For Railroader Robbery
William Cotton was held on $500 bail after being charged with robbing Charles Kinney, a New Jersey railroader, of $0 and a gold watch. Patrick Mahen testified Kinney drank at Ross Jones’ Saloon on Spruce Street, then fell asleep. Cotton allegedly took Kinney’s purse and watch. M A Aveleworth, saloon keeper, later posted the bail. Hiavus Blue traveled to Washington on February 20.
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William Cotton
New Jersey
Charles Kinney
Howe
Patrick Mahen
Ross Jones
Spruce Street
Kinney
Rinnes
Jui
M. Avleeworth
Peon Avenue
Smallpox Scare Strikes Central City
Edward Vinci leader of the Star Theatre orchestra is the latest smallpox victim. The theatre is closed and fumigated as authorities vaccinate thousands citywide. Vinci’s household and several local residents are quarantined while officials enforce disease containment.
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Edward Vinci
Star Theatre
West Scranton
Headward
Vinci
Bar Theatre
S11
Forest Court
Paine
Allen
Bureau of Health
Tiring Optician Closed Until March 12
Local optical shop remains closed with a notice stating operations paused until March 12. No further details on reopening date or reasons are provided in the readable text.
Hall building remains in force through the week
The hall building order will continue to stay in effect throughout this week, maintaining restrictions and enforcement as issued. Local authorities reiterate compliance and monitor for any changes.
Sermon By Rev Griffin At St Peters Cathedral
Rev J Griffin and Rev J Guin preached at St Peter's Cathedral to a large crowd. The preacher linked two miracles the healing of the leper and the palsied man to sin and evil thoughts, saying Christ's touch removes both bodily and spiritual ills.
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J. J. Guin
Diocese of
Beranton
St. Peter's Cathedral
Christ
United States Court Draws Grand and Petit Jurors
A long list of jurors is drawn for the United States court term opening Monday, March 3 in this city. Names cover many towns and professions including engineers, druggists, lawyers, merchants, farmers, clerks, and conductors from Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Towanda, Williamsport, and nearby areas.
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United States Court
Court appoints election overseers for local contest
The court named numerous overseers for Tuesday's election across city wards. Listed are assignations for First Ward through Seventeenth Ward plus other districts, naming individuals from Republican and Democrat slates in each division.
Ex-Tax Collector Jones Sentenced for Embezzlement in County Court
Ex-Tax Collector John D. Jones of Taylor pleaded guilty to embezzlement and was sentenced by Judge Kelly to a $2,500 fine and eighteen months in the county jail. The judge noted Jones's prior good record but cited the offense against the community and state.
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John D. Jones
Taylor
Kelly
Carbondale
Tt Court
Vny
Joh D. Jones
Tayior
John R. Jones
Jones
Arthur Young
Young
James Jennings
Harry McLaughlin
St. John's Hall
Capouge Avenue
Edwards
Welly
James Kirk
J. J. Crogan
Anthracite Brewing Company
Zenke
Penn Avenue
Kirk
W. Jesse Travis
Benton
Weand
Michael Kosh
Lackawanna
John Hughes
James Butler
West Linden Street
John Smith
Michael McNulty
Charles Pilger
Tudge Weand
Slo
Galf
Estate of John T Wilmana Cases Heard By Judge Vosburg
Saturday hearing on exceptions in the estate case arose over a three thousand dollar deposit held in First National Bank and Miners and Mechanics Bank Carbondale. Petitioners claim the funds are part of the estate and were intended for the rightful heirs. Judge Vosburg reserved his decision with counsel for the widow Ann Willits and other named heirs present.
Miss Freeman's Recital Delights City Audiences
The crowded studio of Miss Cordelia Freeman hosted a Saturday recital by her pupils with Miss Julia Allen and Mr. Charles Russell of New York. Advanced students including Miss Fissle Powell Miss Jessie Pohlmus Mrs J B Uthman Miss Edith Martin and Messrs William T Jones and Lloyd Kresge earned cheers for their polished performances. Newcomers Miss Hither Smith and Miss Mattie Poole impressed with mezzo soprano and difficult repertoire. Arthur Frants Bohms In a Year and George E F Haak Thy Sentinel I am I showcased varied vocal talents and dramatic range.
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Cordelia Freeman
Julia, Allen
Charles Russell
Violoncelliat
New York
Fissle Powell
Jessie Polhemus
J. B. Uthman
Pdith Martin
William T. Jones
Lloyd Kresge
Church Hole
Cotls
Hither Smith
Mattie Poole
Arthury Frants
Bohm
George EF. Haak
Spring concert delights with varied performances
The program featured Jayne's Spring Song with strong accompaniment from Miss Allen. Mrs. Russel delivered Tschaikowsky's Yearnings with exquisite obligato, sung by Mrs. Uthman. Mr. Russell’s appearance impressed audiences as a refined artist, his playing praised for technical and emotional mastery.
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Soprang
Jayne
Miss Allen
Oliver Twiki
Elamier
Beranion City Sees Fewer License Applications This Year
The city reports fewer license applications than in WH with 284 applicants, only 158 obtaining licenses. City expects about 150 licenses this year and possibly $10,000 less revenue from license fees due to a smaller fall in numbers.
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Tawar
W H Fisher Remembered With Gold Watch by Workmen
The Allis-Chalmers balloon shop on Pon avenue employees presented W H Fisher with a gold watch as a token of appreciation for his fair and rare treatment. Fisher recently resigned to start his own business. Attending were George Fisher Delaware and Pidson company Jen Dilcher and W H Fisher with I Ann Dileher introduced by chairman John Dougherty a friend of the workers.
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Allis-Chalhiners Balley
Pon Avenue
W. H. Fisher
Mr. Fisher
George Fisher
Carbondale
Delaware and Pidson Company
Jen Dilcher
Private oath and thanks noted at Alt. Fisher event
The passage records a private oath presented to Alt. Fisher and Alt. Pisher with expressions of gratitude for a drone shown by workmen. Refreshments were served at Madera hotel on Dake Geord, with further details unclear in the readable text.
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Chaltanan
Alt. Fisher
Alt. Pisher
Ile
Madera
Dake Geord
Fourth Player Signed by Muaniger Lawson Promising Youngster
Berantoi's ball team signs a new youth reported by a panel of judges as a promising talent. The player, of age and weighing five ounces, is connected to Pittston Frothers and first seedwin futures, with recommendations from competent judges.
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Berantoi
Muaniger Lawson
Bearnest Schmeltz
Pittston Frothers Canateau Tui
Mianager Lawson
Ivefooler
Prince Henry Visits New York Amid Royal Promenade
A report notes Prince Henry in New York for a royal visit with plans for a New Jersey Central excursion to the city. The February 20 date allows limited participation and ground trip fares are about one fare. tickets won’t be on a train on that date.
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Josh
New Jersey Central
New York
Hn Royal Vieliow
Uckers
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