Republican Caucia in Scranton Nominates Officers
Republican voters of the First and Second districts of Pourtewith wari Scranton hold a caucus at Co operative Hall on Thursday January 9 180 between 7 and 8 pm for the nomination of ward and district officers George J Pack David Jones Vigilance committee First district duh Jones dohn Jordin.
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Clty
Scranton
Cooperative Hall
Ward
George J. Pack
David Jones
Vigilance Committee
First District
Duh Jones
Dohn Jordin
City Notes on Bridges and Local Events
The building committee reports weather delays on Spruce and Linden street bridge projects. St Brenden council to host annual social in Mears hall Friday evening. Funeral notices for Bridget Dunn and Thomas Cour. local officials report vagrants committed to county jail. Public notices include probate of wills and paydays for mine employees.
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Board of Control
Spruce
Linden Street
St. Brenden
Avenue
Bellevue Helehte
Aire
Baxton
Florence Mission
Spruce Street
Ely
Dickson City
Thomas Cour
Mamett Street
St. Peters Cathedral
Iinet Durney
Wilkes-Barre
John Thes
Lancaster
Charles McCarty
Pitteburg
John Stahl
Newark
Thomas Daly
Buffalo
Marshal Wilder
Yeosterlay
Ticlaware and Hinksen Canal Company
Jermyn
Thomaeoor
Orlook O. m
Peter's
ALU
Equitable Aid Union of America
T. PB. Wendover
Adams Avenue
Mietro Wanza
Shenandoah
Orensu Tusin
Olyphant
John Reese
Sadie Kvane
Jacob Smiles
Honesdale
Annie Pyne
Carbondale
Emmett Hoyt
Dorrancetown
Luserne County
Clara Morel
Scranton
Adam Kaimarshik
Bridget Kap Jaska
Duryea
Snow Three Inches Did Not Halt City Traffic
Three inches of snow fell yesterday but did not impede street car or steam road traffic appreciably. Morning trolley lines were hampered slightly yet cars continued regular runs with minor five to ten minute delays. An electric sweeper was deployed to clear tracks and restore smooth service.
Sleigh Bells Ring Amid Slushy Streets After Snow
After a snow event the steam roads ran trains slower due to slick rails. In the city sleigh bells rang and pleasure seekers queued for sleigh rides. Suburban roads turned to slush and mud as the fine weather faded.
Sunday Night Meeting Addresses Armenian Atrocities
A First Presbyterian Church gathering Sunday night will discuss Armenian atrocities as pastor Henaphiaines McTawd seeks ex Governor James A. Beaver and other speakers to draw a large audience. Col Boles oversees Armenian relief fundraising urging broad, small donations acceptable, with contributions sent to Colonel Boles or left at relevant banks.
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First Presbyterian Church
Henaphiaines McTawd
James A. Beaver
Beaver
Coloteld I
MS Holter
Alfred Hand
Alexander Wickson
Boles
Pastore Union
Ariel Min
Colojel Boies
Coleone
Baieg
Daly brings Shakespearean spectacle to Academy this Saturday
At Daly's New York company performs Midsummer Night's Dream with original scenery and a strong orchestra. The program announces One of the Bravest on Monday, featuring Larry Howard as the heroic fireman, with a Bowery cast including a Chinaman, newsboy, negro, tough, villain, policeman, and banker in a melodrama blend.
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Shakespeare
Daly
Daly's Theater
New York
London
America
Academy
Larry Howard
Bowery
Chinaman
Weiman
Washburn Sisters and Company at Davis Theater
Washburn sisters and the Last Sensation company drew a large Davis audience with Fortuna an operatic extravaganza in two installments. The cast of about thirty showcased strong specialty work by Binnehe Washburn and Bessie Marlow with Glen Emory. The show runs again this and tomorrow with matinees.
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Washburn Sisters
Davis’ Theater
Binnehe Washburn
Fortuna
Bessie Marlow
Glen Emory
Ned Irwan
Mandie Washburn
Miss Marlow
Kingdom of
Knneyland
Coroner's Jury Clears Railroad. Unknown Fatality Blamed on Self
A coroner's jury adjourned in the case of an unidentified man fatally injured Friday on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railway found the death due to his own carelessness. The railroad company was exonerated. The body was to be used for dissection purposes. No claimant appeared. The report comes after testimony from the engine crew.
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Lackawanna Hospital
Democratic Leaders Seek City Ticket for Tuesday Convention
State making committee to meet tonight to decide which candidates to present at Tuesday city convention. Leaders discussed mayoral timber options including Alton Davis and former congressman Ameron, but no definite plan emerged. Boland was approached about treasurer but may not run. many delegates canvassors pressed for votes as the committee wrestles with choices. Continues: Moir and Westpfahl undecided on nominations from the rump convention.
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Merita
Alton Davis
Amernon
Genthenan
Boland
Thames
Poland
Noleht
Contin Jamea Moir
Charles W. Westpfahl
Yeaterday
Political Gossip and Local Election Nominations
A Tribune interview with a department store owner links decreased commerce to political tension and holiday timing. Local Republicans and Democrats announce primaries and nominations in Lackawanna County with wards naming Mulwild Wendel and Jacob Schuster, plus several delegates and candidates for city and ward offices.
Man Locks in Station Cell Then Causes Flooding
J W Tonery, recently released from Hillside Insane department, was detained at the police station. He smashed a bunk bar and water pipe in his cell, flooding the floor and disrupting prisoners and lodgers. He was returned to Hillside DeValid the second time after the incident.
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J. W. Tonery
Insane Department of
Hillside
Tome
Cel Dof
Tonery
Tonory
Deva
Complete Rehearsal of Allegory of America at Academy
This evening the first complete dress rehearsal of the Allegory of America takes place at the Academy of Magic. The production supports a Lackawanna Hospital benefit with a Wednesday matinee for children priced at fifteen cents. Miss Jemima Jones recites Paul Revere’s Ride and a drill exhibition by the Thirteenth Regiment under Captain J W Kambeck will accompany the show.
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Academy of Magic
Jemima Jones
Paul Revere
Whittemore Hosts Penn Avenue Baptist Choir Evening
Mr and Mrs C F Whittemore entertained the Penn Avenue Baptist Church choir at their Jefferson avenue home. Choirmaster Whittemore received a combined cane and umbrella as a thoughtful surprise. Attendees included Mrs Croasdale Mrs H A Browning Mrs Frank Beck and several young ladies.
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F. Whittemore
Penn Avenue
Clara Browning
Pearl Wells
Jessie Smith
Mary Bur
Notable Local Names Listed in Community Directory
The passage lists numerous residents including Maud Betelle Nettie and Carrie Stone Matthe Sickler Wallisy Miller Emma Bennett Mamie Nyman Alda Atkinson Laura Jessie Strauss Dora Haag Mamie Clark Annie Tice Margaret Jones W H Beck William Bennett Clarence Roselle Fred Willams Fred Carpenter Jay Arrey Witmer Whitman Charles Fox. This compiled roster appears as a community or club roll call from the period.
Peters Held To Bail In Felonious Wounding Case
Michael Peters of Bellevue was held on $800 bail after a hearing before Alderman Millar on a felonious wounding charge. The New Year’s Day fight in a West Side saloon left Leopold Reigchat with serious head injuries from a broken beer glass, though his condition improved by Tuesday evening.
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Michael Peters
Hellevue
Millar
Peters
Leopold Reigchat
Reigchat
Leyshon
John J. Murphy
Traction Company Trouble Grievance Talks Continue
The grievance committee of motor men and conductors met General Manager Silliman of the Scranton Traction company to discuss why the firm cannot meet the workers requests. After over two hours the committee will report to a mass meeting tomorrow night and seeks union recognition for the employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silliman
Scranton Traction Company
Kasson and Archibald Change of Venue Proceeding
Deputy Kasson appeared before Commissioner Donovan in the change of venue petition. Attorney Warren for the defendants and Major Everett were noted. Judge Archibald is subpoenaed to appear tomorrow at 2 oclock.
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Cornelius Smith
Myron Kasson
C. C. Donovan
Major Everett
Warren Hppa
Kassen
Smith
R. W. Archbald
Ofelork
Exhibition of Paintings by Scranton Art Club
The Art Club of Scranton invites amateur painters to meet Saturday at 3 PM at Mr Brainard's studio in the old school house corner Dickson avenue and Breaker street Green Ridge to discuss an spring exhibition of original work. The studio is accessible via the Beranton Traction Corp People's Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Club of
Scranton
Mr. Brainard
Bark Peelers Fined Fail to Pay Bail for Court Appearance
A warrant was issued yesterday for Hubert Smith and David James of the South Side at the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company. They faced Alderman Millar for peeling bark on company property. Each was fined £1, which they could not and would not pay, and held to bail of $200 for court appearance.
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Hubert Smith
David James
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Alderman Millar
Bicycle Club Smoker At Scranton Clubhouse Tonight
Members of the Scranton Bicycle Club and invited friends anticipate the smoker tonight at the club house on Washington Avenue. Progressive euchre is the main amusement with prizes and a wineers tre. Bauer and several musicians will attend. Refreshments will be served.
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Scranton Bicycle Club
Washington Avenue
Bauer
Was the wine poisoned Sudden death of a Slavonian resident
Coroner Longstreet held an inquest into the death of John Zernock a Slavonian resident of Mayfield found unconscious in the snow. A bottle of sherry with a peculiar taste was found on his person and a chemical analysis was ordered to determine if poisoning caused his death.
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Mayfield
Longstreet
John Zernock
P. Longstreet
Zernock
Jermyn
Delaware and Wadson Breaker
Steve Zozlo
Zozlleck
Peter C. Manley
Dunn and Rogan obituaries and a local sale notice
Bridget Dunn of Scranton dies at residence 4 Rowland avenue Helle vue Heights funeral Friday at 2 Interment Minooka cemetery Mrs Catherine Rogan widow of Peter Rogan of Scranton dies at 516 Maple street funeral Saturday requiem mass St Johns South Scranton tomb Dunmore Catholic cemetery Michael O Hara of Scranton and Mary Maloney of Avoca wed in Avoca St Marys church Choro Maloney Avoca buy carpets lace curtains draperies and window shades at Siebecker Watkins 406 Lackawanna avenue next to Lackawanna Safe Deposit Bank.
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Dunn
Scranton
Bridget
James Dunn
Rowland Avenue
Hellevue Heights
Minooka
Rogan
Catherine Rogan
Peter Rogan
Maple Street
St. John's Church
South Scranton
Dunmore Catholic
Siebecker & Watkins
Lackawanna Avenue
Lackawanna Safe Deposit Bank
Census shows more women than men in New York city
The city in April census tabulations reveal 931,001 females and 920,000 males, 4,061 people did not know their ages, and 7,291 houses with an average of 21.2 persons per home.
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New York, Jan
Board of Health
Albion Foresters Install New Officers
Officers of Court Young Albion No. 30 Ancient Order of Foresters installed last evening at Halbert's hall on Wyoming avenue. Named were Orneon chief ranger Charles Hawley sub-chief ranger 8 Freedman senior archer James Vans junior archer W Hieb senior woodward R Wheeler junior woodward E F York secretary.
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Young Albion
Ancient
Order of Foresters of America
Halbert’s Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Orneon
Charles Hawley
D. Freedman
Archer
James Vans
W. Hieb
Woodward
R. Wheeler
E. F. York
Divorce Proceedings Amid Desertion and Cruelty Claims
In England about two years ago Benedict was wealthy but lost much of it after a bicycle works failed in Boston. During a European trip a final quarrel led her to come here with her father and begin divorce proceedings on grounds of desertion and cruelty. Mr. Benedict offered no opposition.
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England
Benedict
Boston
Foot of Conductor Swollen After Foreign Insect Bite
John Gifford, a trolley conductor in Stockton, is home with a very swollen foot after a bite from a strange insect. Passengers, including foreign laborers, noted a moth believed by Italians to be dreaded. Doctor Jerome Arta warns the bite could have serious consequences.
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Philadelphia
Jan
John Gifford
Stockton
Gifford
Italy
Jerome Arta
Expired While Singing in Kane Memorial Church
Miss Herriot Kane, 40, sister of Elisha Kane and daughter of Gen. Thomas L. Kane, suddenly died at 7:40 PM during a weekly prayer meeting while singing a hymn. Two physicians offered aid but death was instantaneous. heart disease listed as the cause.
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Kane
Kane Memorial
Harriet Kane
Elisha K. Kane
Thomas L. Kane
Butcher Arrested in Bethlehem for Horse Meat Sales
William Zerwig a South Bethlehem butcher was arrested in Bethlehem Pa on a charge of selling horse flesh as beef He admitted wrongdoing and said he had also made sausage from the meat He was bound over for a hearing on January 9
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Bethlehem
William Zerwig
Ball
Carried Off by Typhoid in Scranton
Madden a 27 year old driver who boarded at 426 Monroe avenue died at Lackawanna hospital after a month long typhoid fever. The deceased had a brother and other Scranton relatives. His body will be removed from the hospital morgue tomorrow morning.
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Siorace FB. Madden
Monroe Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Scranton
Mrs Benedict Divorced Ends Marriage of Major Halford’s Daughter
Mrs Jeanette Benedict daughter of Major FE Halford and ex President Harrison's private secretary obtained a divorce from W T Benedict. The couple were married in Omaha Nebraska and separated after a brief marriage.
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Omaha
Central City Real Estate for Sale by P Jadwin
Special notice offers premier business real estate in a central city location described as first class investment. For exact location and description, contact Co. P Jadwin at the corner of Penn and Spruce Streets in person.
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Co. P. Jadwin
Cor. Penn
Spruce St
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Evelands
Cleveland
Cornelia Campbell Reprorp
Swf
New Fort
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
THE
Williams & WT
Anasty
City Notes
Washburn Sisters and Company
Tave
Davis
Pennsylvania
Wm, Blume & Son
Dele
Gates
Molite
Tribune
Loree Department Store
Reolle
Tenth Ward
Mulwild Wendel
Common Council
Warren la Prantee
A. Merachoss
Jacob Schuster
William Hoffmin
John Christ
A. Jones
Charles PF. Warner
Willon Nelson
Charles Raynor
vVigliance
James Dattey
Prospect Avenue
Thomas Dougherty
Biarney
Lackawanne Township
Tatelok
Alemus’ Hotel
Moosic
Ordor
John Dean
Lackawanme Township
Fami Welcrk
John §. McCabe
Eighth Ward
Henry J. O'Malley
Ifrat
Jon J. Collie
Pittaton Avenue
Fain Condhintie
Academy of Muate
M Heer
Mployes
Manger Silliman
Kasson and
Archibald
Art Club
Bicycle Club
Zoxioleck
Manley
Kk. M. Pennypacker
A. &. Vorhis
Bernnton
James Merrick
Peter McCarthy
James Hosle
Albions
Halbert
W.W. Berry
Jeweler
Lackawanna Ave
Burbank
White
China
Rupprecht
Crystal Palace
Eon Ave
Baptis
Hayler
New England
Wim. Blume & Son
Scranton Lodge
W. S. Gould
Wm. Blume & Son
Baby Bazaar
Scranton Pet Stock Association
Sumter's Hall
Coner Penn and
Lackawanha Avenues
Elijah Walford
Powell's
Capes
Nfants
J. Bolz
Wyoming Avenues
Shaw
Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Christian Wrstes
Scranton School of Elocution
L. J. Richards
Seid
Girdard
Burr Building
Washington Ae
Watercems
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
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