City Notes Amm Practed and More Local Items
City notes report injuries from a local accident and a school reopening after holidays. A court case sets bail for a theft arrest. A coroner’s inquest finds heart disease as the cause of death. Funeral arrangements announced for Miss Tramsay. An arbitration award favors Bohwartz in a provocation dispute.
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Roberts
Patrick
Bohwartz
Phivger
Peele Raid
Wester
Dhy
PHM
Solwirty Aealies
Rexembbuth
Slice
Corte
Kregate
Wbout
Driver Injured Carrying Heavy Package at Burne Street
A Union Transfer driver A Wheeler fractured a bone in his leg yesterday morning while lifting a heavy package from a building on Burne street. He fell after stumbling and the package landed on his leg and he was taken to Lackawanna hospital. A basketball team formation meeting for local youths was postponed due to bad weather.
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Brorenain A. Wheeler
Union Transfer Companys
Burnce Atret
Lee
Lackawanna Hospital
Dt Numb
Thistle
Rang’ Te de PN
Tdominica
Dunmore
Frank Morell
Frank
Dominica
Conilt
Afurella
Declansion
Coxe
M. J. Tudiy
Coalit
Robert Emmett Anniversary Observed by John Mitchell Club
At a recent meeting of club officers it was decided to hold the Robert Emmett anniversary exercises March at the Academy of Music. Officers listed include President C T Holland, Vice President Thomas Jordan, Treasurer M J Burne, Corresponding Secretary P L Foley, and Recording Secretary Patrick Conlon.
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Robert Emmett
John Mitchell Club
Academy of Musde
C T. Holand
Thomas Jordan
M. J. Burne
PL J. Foley
Timanual
Patrick Conlon
NIGHT SCHOOL TO REOPEN AT ST THOMAS COLLEGE
The Christian Brothers night school at St Thomas College will reopen next Monday at 7 oclock. Many young men attended the first term which closed in December, and most plan to return for the second term. The program includes individual instruction and special attention for those with deficient early education.
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Christian Brothers
St. Thomas’ College
Ronway
Ochock
Dee
Village Postmaster praised as superb rural drama
Wilkes Barre and Scranton audiences saw The Village Postmaster produced at the Neshle in Wilkes-Barre last night and at the Lyceum this afternoon. M H Burgunder of Wilkes-Barre gave high praise by telephone, noting five-act structure and lavish scenery.
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Burgunder
Scranton
Nfe
M. HM. Burgunder
Wilkes- Harre
Wilkes-Barra
Lyceum
Mr. Burgunder
Scranton Swindle Ties Into Wilkes-Barre Checks
George Ames alias Eames, a noted forger, was arrested in Syracuse after defrauding Scranton and Wilkes-Barre residents. Evidence includes forged checks totaling over 500 dollars and an appearance as a courteous gentleman with a young woman on a wedding trip. Detectives connected the suspect to panels sketched at the Lewis House, with Captain Shanly and W. Wilkins involved in the case.
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Shanly
Lewis House
A. J. Osborn
Parlor City
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Binghamton
Dinghamton
Georgeames
Syracuse
W. W. Wilkins
Viking
Eames
Wiliam Stanly
Kr. A
Kames
Lewis Hotea
Lewis Hotel
Thtrolt, Mich
Wikins Brovely
Lackawannn
Stephenson
Ehanly
Wilkins
George Cooper
Brianly
Stephenton
O' Brien
Chitees
George M. Ames
Salina Street
Coray Jenkins Equity Suit Proceeding Details
Testimony dominated yesterday as A Coray sued John Jenkins and others in equity. Jenkins faced cross examination while Col L A Watres described a failed $9,000,000 stock deal and a heated quarrel over Rush Brook Coal company affairs.
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BE. A. Coray
John &. Jenkins
L.A. Watres
Jenkins
Spring Brook Hallway Company
Spring Brook Water Company
H. C. Reynolds
Rush Brook Coal Company
Coray and
Jenking
Coray
Legislative Labor League to Convene in Harrisburg
The Legislative Labor League calls a convention in Harrisburg January 24 to discuss bills for workers’ conditions. Clarifies representation rules and notes clerical errors in prior notices. Planned topics include changes to mechanics lien law and employer liability with aims to advance working people’s interests.
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Harrisburg
Legislative Labor League
Jecel Bly
Cosas
Uch Lobal
Tribune
P. J. Thomas
League
Labor reform measures to protect workers and miners
A historic summary lists proposals to shield women and children in hazardous trades, raise child labor ages around mines, license trades such as plumbers and horseshoers, and amend labor laws including company store, semi monthly pay, bake shop, and fire escape acts for workers.
Brakeman Howell Murder Linked to Lehigh Valley Wreck
Grand jury heard testimony on the Lehigh Valley wreck at Babylon on October 13. Richard Howell, brakeman, died or was gravely injured while the crew rescued others as gang members fired on them. Ignatz Roemovits faces murder charges based on witness accounts. Witnesses from the train crew and a Lehigh Valley detective testified, identifying Rosmovits among suspicious locals near Babylon.
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Lehigh Valley Road
Richard Howell
Babylon
Ignatz Roemovits
John J. Carroll
Lewis Firestein
John W. Phillips
Frank Thmpton
James O Brien
Wilkes-Barre
Lehigh Valley
Carroll
Howell
Rosmovits
O Brien brothers arrested after long pursuit for shooting officer
Jack O'Brien 21 and brother Billy 19 were arrested after a years long manhunt. Jack fired a shotgun at Special Officer Durkin near Chinchilla last April. Durkin wasn’t seriously hurt. They were nabbed by police on Providence Square and later by Patrolman Ross.
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Jack” O'Brien
Durkin
Delaware
Obrien
Butte City
Mont
Billy
Jack
Spellman
Providence Square
Ross
Miner Thomas Burke Dies in Gypsy Grove Roof Fall
Thomas Burke of Gypsy Grove a miner at the Gypsy Grove colliery was instantly killed yesterday morning when a roof collapse buried him while he worked in pillar robbing. Rescue crews freed the body after about two hours of rock removal and Burke's widow and child survive him. The funeral is scheduled for Sunday at 3 PM with burial in Catholic Cemetery.
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Thomas Burke
Gypsy Grove
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Burke
Obituary notes a sudden death of John J. Scott aged 26
The article reports the sudden death of John J. Scott after influenza developed pneumonia. Born March 1873 in New York, he moved to the city as a youth and trained as a blacksmith. He leaves a widow and siblings in the Clark & Scott tobacco firm circle. Funeral at St. Peter's cathedral with mass and burial at the Catholic cemetery in West Beranton.
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John J. Scott
Maury Scott
Biren Street
Scott
Mr. Scott
New York
Thin City
Lr. Keller
Orr Scott
Ilo
The Wilkes-Barre Record Available At Local Stands
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be had in seven at the news stands of Helman Dros 44 Borice and 62 Linden Lackawanna avenue.
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Wilkes-Barre
Browning Delivers Letter On Exposition Trip To Colorado
Attorney J W Browning formerly of this city sends a Canyon City Colorado report to the Imperial Chautauqua circle recounting his Omaha Denver and Colorado journey. He praises Denver as a major Rocky Mountain hub and sketches pioneer pride at the open door and the plains as he reflects on the nation’s expansion and Colorado’s destiny.
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Colorado
Denver
Browning
Foot Hills
J. W. Browning
Canyon City
Cal
The
Imperial Chautauqua Cirele
Rockies
Binghamton
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Chicago
Omaha
Mississippi
Wentwari
Nebraska
Foot Hilla
Rocky Mountains
Thor Master
Justice
Kelly Impeachment Case Sees Another Court Hearing
Another hearing occurred yesterday in the impeachment proceedings before Commissioner J. W. Carpenter at the courthouse. The session continued with additional testimony presented in the case.
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Court House
J. W. Carpenter
Impeachment Hearing Fails To Confuse Local Wards
Alderman John Kelly faces a continued public hearing as witnesses from Emmet Street testify about alleged unlawful practices. Most witnesses admit knowledge came from newspapers or Delong’s petition and one says she cannot afford involvement. Lou Brown and Frank Benore deny inquiries with DeLong. A further hearing is set for Monday.
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John Kelly
Filt Steenth
Alderman Kelly
Lockwood
William Roth
B. Spiegle
Jacob Diem
M. J. Burnett
Charles Jacoba
James Robinson
Emmet Street
Kelly
M. Delong
Lou Brown
Mr. DeLong
Frank C. Benore
Alderman DeLong
Cigar Makers oppose Philippine annexation in union meeting
At a January 4 1899 meeting of Cigarmakers Union No 295 Scranton members adopted a preamble opposing imperialism and annexation of the Philippines. The resolution argues annexation would require a larger army harming republican liberty and the cigar industry. The union calls on its representative to vote against the measure.
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Cigarmakers’ Union
Philippines
Cpen
Cigarmakers
Tinian
Scranton
A. C. Houck
G. A. Kotewinkle
Union No
Meeting Of Home Managers At YWCA
The Home for the Friendless managers met at the YWCA for the first meeting of the year. They approved routine business while noting the heavy debt from the new building and a coal shortage. The annual meeting is set for next Friday with clergy invited and officers to be elected. Mrs. Th R Stelle was chosen to fill the unexpired term, E F Chamberlin named auditor, and a nominating committee appointed.
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Home For the Friendless
Young Women's Christian Association
Th TR. Stelle
J. B. Carmall
E. F. Chamberlin
R. W. Luce
J. Ben Dimmick
J. A. Robertson
E. Y. Chamberlin
Letters From The People Opinion Page
Short reader letters publish with writer's name. Tribune not responsible for opinions expressed.
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Tribune
Aldermen Fees and Honest Coping With Counterfeit Nork
UW N Perry protests aldermanic advice to pay for a counterfeit piece after a store dispute. He argues the fee system burdens the poor and questions the purpose of aldermen. He cites Hungarian Italian and Polish communities exploited by justice and laments wasted fees in local government.
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Ake Te
UW. N. Perry
Public Guarantee on Chamberlain Cough Remedy
The ad states Matthews Bros guarantee every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to match its representation and promise a refund after two thirds used if unsatisfactory. It claims effectiveness for la grippe cold and whooping cough and lists a price of 25 and fle per bottle.
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Matthews Bros
Grand Jury Returns Indictments in Broad Range of Crimes
The grand jury delivered true bills in multiple cases as detailed in the docket including illegal practice of medicine Vendnzo Sarlo and William Mooney. statutory burglary involving Ernest Hope and William Mooney. larceny by bullee and assault charges against numerous defendants. and other offenses such as rape, embezzlement, and trafficking in registered bottles. Several bills were ignored and defendants were released or relocated to court as proceedings continue.
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Vendnto Sarlo
Ernest Hope
William Mooney
Robert Gerity
Frank Courtright
Fay
Enntepay
Thomae
Martin Gurrel
Kathe Bree
Nettieton
Nellie Rednosk
Ae Davisow
Evan Tucker
Yarrihaton
Wi Hernbling
Marin Gurrei
Way Xeph Wotoskey
Allas
Joseph ‘Overnoy
Erman Levy
Robber W' Iliam Carr
Michael Car
James Carr
John C Cr
Wilda Deckelnick
Michael Ryko
Michael Bovak
Theodore Yorkivitz
Amelia Yourkivita
John Murphy
Ernest Lowenstein
George Bregen
Patrick Carney
Prom
William Gibney
Mra
William Canney
Eehtteinet Silagher
Gilbert Wormuth
Ceorge A. Summers
William Moore
Mirtin Gurrell
Thomas J. Davis
John G. Pict
Martin Gurrell
Joseph Molley
Annie Harwin
Jacob Jane Sadie Shimer
Rant Shafer
Charles Shimer
William Cosgrove
Vendnzo Sarlo
Michael Mooney
James Connern, Jr
Thomas Gershon
Curtis G. Helmes
Fred Theis, Jr
F. T. Snyder
Smith
Walter H. J. Moran
Robert A. Merrick
James Howie
Charles Pilger
Leon Butkin
John Smith
Mioneer
Hobart Hayden
Vendizo Baria
Mike Mooney
Milton Muffley
Lizgio Jorn
Samuel N. Benjamin
F. Clifford
Thomas Naso
Joseph Alstonna
Chan
Wenzel
William Be
Nereck Wallace
Mentullen
Lizeie Muy Ppen
Nicala Colcgee
Ally Barileo
Ae Albert Fla
Angelo Qo Stu
Constantine Regent
Namyotka
Sun Piy
Elizabeth James
John *Nondrach
J. 8 Gallagher
Pr Purrell
County Ay
Mary Hovak
Ichael Ryko
Lucy Mooney
John Pipet
Josephine Fitepatrick
Chriatorie Fassold
John Ryan
Morrozet
John mi
John Zoch
John Ea
Abert Garovhereki
Iotin ‘Olaoneky
Adam Push
Aen Bidakowsk
Arese Itterly
George Appleby
John Zellin
David Jacobs
Helle Murray
Ludwig Shiminsky
Adolph Oldokowsky
Coats
Fred Corse
Joseph Rego
Stanley Sadowsk
Adam Gurczynski
Andrew Harwin
Harry Baker
Joseph Williams
John Thunevchuck
John Jack
Agios Bhuitz
Samuel Lees
Hugh Kerrigan
Jose Lidward Jone
Flne
Robert Gerri F. Wells
Michael McMurray
Richard Fleming
Michael Davitt
Ballee
John Olongo
A. D. Roberts
Joseph Paradash
Mary
Martin Garrett
Ellen Noone
Ellen McAndrew
John Tengley
Jennie Willams
Kronenfelts
Lopatyner
Ty Coute
Snivotorhi
Arioneo
Maury A. Fenwick
Jennettle Hulett
Double Roasters Standout Cookware For Long Term Use
A buyer notes that Double Roasters offer durable metal pans worth investing in for long term use beyond Christmas. The reviewer emphasizes long lasting quality and continued usefulness even if not needed immediately.
Sauce Dishes Three Colors in Decoration Theme
A fragment notes decoration uses three colors and gold tracing. The item showcases a sauce dish with ornate detailing described as well worth the attention.
Decorated gold lined items reduced from previous prices
Readable text notes decorations with gold line discounted from earlier pricing. Old item listed as 106 now labeled with new price 6. A second line repeats price reduction to 0.6 with code 5.
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Boston
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Clark
Courte Daniels Yeaterday
Newman
Aldrimon Millieseein
NOHO
Sdgige
Spruce Street
Hummer
Georgy J. Hanes
Ames
Yontes
Coray-Jenkins Equity
Grand Jury
Daniel Donohue
Orchant Street
Steve
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Aira
Michael Osborne
Magele Donohue
Dante
Cormetlus
David Donohue
St. Peter's Cathedral
Cathedral Cemedry
Joh Fochogebelayer
eGorgetown
T. PB. Letchworth
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad
Tce Lock
Danmore
F. J. Widmayer
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Omatia
Republic
Europe
Pueblo
Massachusetts
Connecticut
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Justices of the Peace
the Tribune
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China Wall
Millar & Peck
Wyoming Avenue
Jardinieres
Lacka. Ave
Jotin
Ladwig
Guernsey Hall
GuErnsey
Washington Ave
Mercereau & Connell
Adueline
Veronon of
Wyoming Avenue “Coal Exchange
Sgranton Cash Store
A. F. Kizer
Washington Avenue
Icealine Manufacturing CO
Holyoke
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