City Notes and Local Updates
Cabmen and Drivers union to meet in Taub's hall at 8. Special Tidly Name society to meet in the College chapel Sunday at 7. Coroner to investigate the sudden death of a child in Olyphant. Manus Syron of West Scranton naturalized before Judge Archbald. Mrs. Quinn and Mrs. Kane led Holy Cross church New Year supper. Linden Street temple ladies hold meeting Monday 7:30 at Mrs. Sumter's Clay avenue home. Rumor: D. J. Thomas may run for school controller in the Seventeenth ward Republican primaries next Tuesday.
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Cabmen and Drivers’ Union
Taub’s Hall
Tidly Name Society of the
College Chapel
7. Quinn
Holy Crom
J. Kane
The
Linden Street Temple
D. J. Thomas
Seventeenth Ward
Involuntary bankruptcy petition filed against Mrs Cohen
Funst brothers of Cincinnati and other creditors filed with Judge Arch bald in the U S district court an involuntary bankruptcy action against Mrs Isa bella Cohen doing business as Scranton Wine and Liquor Co. They claim 20052 dollars and note her letter consenting to bankruptcy. A rule returnable January 17 requires showing cause why she should not be declared bankrupt.
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Vth
Hut Ft
Penrikyivana
United States
Commonwealth
Seemis
Obituaries for Meder, Collins, Thomas, and Bircher
Joseph Meder Sr 68 of Scranton died at home after a short illness. Funeral Monday at 2 PM, Forest Hill Cemetery. Arthur Collins 3 1/2 died yesterday from appendicitis. Funeral tomorrow 2:30 PM, Cathedral Cemetery. Priscilla Thomas 53 of Bellevue died yesterday at home. Funeral announcement later. Mrs John Bircher formerly of this city died yesterday in Stull Wyoming County. Private funeral in Forest Hill Cemetery Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Meder
Sixth Street
Scranton
W. C. Vosburg
Orville Noack
Emma
Carrie
Joseph
William Meder
Forest Hill Cemetery
Arthur Collins
James Collins
North Ninth Street
Priscilla Thomas
John T. Thomas
Bellevue
Acker Avenue
John Bircher
Stull
Wyoming County
Croker Defeated by Gilder sleeve in golf match
Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports a three man match at Lakewood Golf Club between Supreme Court Judge Gilder sleeve Richard Croker and Andrew Vieedman. Gilder sleeve won with a score of 04 to 09 after medal play in a well contested game.
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Lakewood
N. W
Dan. S
Lakewood Golf Club
Supreme Court
Gildersleeve
Richard Croker
Andrew Vieedman
Ueilee Cilderivere
Tuiawaiy
New York Biserial Club
Coffee in a Home Deteriorates Health and Mood
A Wisconsin reader from Antigo reports migraine headaches and irritability eased after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. She claims her husband and daughter also avoided bilious attacks, improving family happiness and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.K. Larcelere
Antigo
Wiseauys
Address of Judge Jessup on Rights of Individuals in the Community
Former Judge W. H. Jessup speaks before the Citizens' Alliance at the armory on constitutional rights, remedies for grievances, and the legality of unions and strikes. He discusses Commonwealth v Curren, labor law evolutions, and the balance between free labor, cooperation, and protecting citizens from intimidation and unlawful conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W. HH. Jessup
Citizens’ Alliance
Commonwealth
Tlan
Core
Curren
Cirren
Reduced Fare Rules For Railroad Employees Take Effect
Following eastern railroads move to end exchange passes, new policy allows half fare first class tickets for employees of other transportation companies and their dependents with written approval. Children aged 5 to 12 may travel at one quarter fare. Tickets must show recipient details and may be revoked if misused. No commuter fare reduction for other companies.
Resignation of Lackawanna Chief Clerk Fred P. Van Horne
Fred P. Van Horne resigns as chief clerk to Superintendent E. M. Rine of the Lackawanna railroad effective January 15. Since April 1905 he has served as private secretary to ex-General Superintendent F. E. Russell and became a leading stenographer and railroad man. He plans a vacation before pursuing business opportunities. successor not yet named.
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Fred. P. van Horne
E. M. Rine
General Notes
Fred P. van Horne
Lackawanna Railroad
van Horne
FE. G. Russell
Reading’s collieries at work and record anthracite output
Reading reports twenty six of its thirty nine active collieries at work while floods from recent rains persist in others yet pumps hold firm. Annual tonnage nears 17,000,000 with 10,200,000 tons logged for eleven months and December estimated around 6,800,000. The 1904 output reached 300,000 tons, best since 1898’s 1.7 million.
Lackawanna Orders 2100 Cars For May 1 Completion
The Lackawanna railroad places a large order for 2100 freight cars to be ready by May 1. Russel Steel Car of Pittsburg builds 1000 steel twin hoppers of 80000 pounds capacity. American Car and Foundry builds 1000 box cars of 60000 pounds capacity. Barnes Smith builds 100 refrigerator cars in Dayton, due in February.
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Lackawanna Railroad
Russel Steel Car Company
Pittsburg
American Oir and Foundry Company
Barnes Smith Company
Dayton
Utlea News
Db. L. & W. Board Makes Friday Lineup Updates
The Friday lineup for the Db. L. & W. board lists Wim Cust Midi Pom Olind Maxters and F. McDonnell with Dougherty's enw, TL p, mo, and DB. Maggerty.
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Wim Cust
Olin Maxters
F. McDonnell
Dougherty
Maggerty
Unclear OCR Chronicle Notes Local Figures and Plans
Fragmentary OCR lists names towns and organizations with references to meetings travel and events. It mentions Lonnan crew Washington January 4 and a Young Men’s Christian Association examination at 7.00 p m January 8. The text blends names places and scheduling without complete sentences or context.
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D. VanWorner
M. OX. Lonnan
Open Hearth furnace sets steel casting record in Chester
The Open Hearth furnace No. of the Solid Steel Casting Co. in Chester Pa recently completed a remarkable run of 490 consecutive deals withou t a stop for repairs. During the period about 12 250 000 pounds of steel castings were produced.
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The
Solid Steel Casting Company
Chester
BouMe
Pittsburg Firms Plan Large Scale Industrial Expansions
Herrick designed 15 ton furnace with two improved gas producers begins operations. Baltimore breaker No 6 at Mistind used for coal since old breaker fire. Penn railroad with options on land in Altoona to build a world sized wheel plant costing about 1 million. Norris Mining and Manufacturing to develop 950 acres in Salineville Ohio field. Oollying expects 75000 fire bricks daily by April 1. Directors include J H Norris S Burnside FL N Norris and others. mostly Pittsburg men.
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Herrick
Baltimore Breaker
Mist Ind
Delaware Aid Thuckson Compay
Baltimore Hs
Laflin
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Altoona
Pew
Norris Mining and Minnufacturing Company
Pittebury
Salineville
Field
Ohio
Oolywing
Dlivers
J. H. Norris
Burnside
Managt
Brigg s Accepts Exclusive Wine From The Associated
Trettan NS this afternoon received from ex Mayor Frank Riggs of Trenton a package related to the Swain affair. The missive mentions Governor Voorhees and a courtly exchange connected to the white traders case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trettan
Fur Seal Captured in Harsh Waters by Fleet
A fur seal was captured and killed by the fleet off Fore Tanilion during a hauling operation. The crew reports this as the first, and possibly only, fur seal caught in these waters, marking a notable event for the fleet today.
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New York
Tanilion
Hese
Fur Coats and Jackets Sale Highlights Prices Drop
F. L. Crane's Persian Lamb Coats with various collars reduced from 175 to 150 and other styles cut to 125 or 100. Electric Seal, Moose, Astrachan and Seal Skin coats in stock or made to order with sale prices listed. All furs repaired and raw furs bought.
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Gost
Jacobs & Fasold
Washington Avenue
City Notes
Roberts
Olyphant
Manus Syron
West
Ireland
Tt. W. Archbald
United States District Court
Isabella Cohen
Croker
Associated Presa
Jessup
Citizen's Alliance
Ryan
Myap Siys
Lelie
Cmmnion
Amin
Pensivania
Peraona
Penneymaid
Scranton Railway Company
Din
Miners’ Union
Trovule
Euch
Sari Om
Philadelph
Ecale
Etriker
Maine
Soviery
Meld Lim Guilyy
Cape of Commonwealth
Sessouy
Allegheny County
Medshaw
Apab
Diigo Murcer
Diet
Hiie
Equity
O'Neille
Nehanna
Adalee
Damagnes
Uni
Juatloe Mitchell
Lily
Saya
Mitchell
Dirikera
Leloire
Cote Ve. Murphy
Dean
Taster
Hilm
Bibs Pe
Aumple
Pslaweul
Pennsylvania
Avoura
United State
Paimylvania
S. H. Twining, Optician
Penn Avenue
Industrial and Labor
Reading
Lackawanna
D., L. & W. Board For Today
Will Cate Hist
Pitapateieks
Hurhluerts Soaoni
Mid Hennigany
Mobohen
Larkins
Lele
Hy Piougherty
Fitagerail
Barty Va
Chewege Thomuess Poyan
Henigan
Golden
Hislom
Earth
C Kingsley
Divudiian
Mo i. Cantnor
Carmody
By Wall
Alore
Vienna
China Wall
Geo. V. Millar & Co
Wyoming Avenue
F. A. Kaiser
Lackawanna and
Adams Avenues
Auaur
J.D. Williams & Bro
Lackawanna Ave
Smith Premier Typewriter
Smith Premier
Smith Premier Typewriter Co
Eighth St
Philadelphia
Arcade Building
E. Schimpff
Mr. Briggs
F. L. Crane
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