City Notes Vaccinations and Local Notices
Eighty children were vaccinated at Lackawanna hospital yesterday with more planned. A supper at Poon Avenue Baptist Church is announced for Thursday. Brockway entertainment box office opens tomorrow. A reorganization of the Birt National Bank directorate is set for Saturday. James O Moyle of River Street was discharged for assault and threats. Benjamin Greenberger was discharged after larceny arrest. Patrick Carden fined for disturbance at Simrell’s carriage stores. Mike Stavitz injured by a crane at Dickson works and taken to the hospital. John T Howe’s name omitted in Seventeenth ward report. he was Republican alderman candidate. A committee will host lunch and tea today at 18 Wyoming Avenue for the Loyal of...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Stavitz
Seventefreet
Dickson Works
Lackiwanna Hospital
Annual meeting and notices from the Scranton area
The report covers an annual meeting of a local home for the headless, pay days for several companies in Lackawanna and Wilkes-Barre areas, and a fraud case against Peter Snyder. It also notes new cooking classes for girls, a domestic dispute case, a man injured in a freight handling accident, a frozen ore injury, a brain clot removal, club officer elections, and a workplace accident at a elevator company.
Delegates Confer Over City Charter Bill At Pittsburg
Scranton and Pittsburg delegations discuss a proposed state bill to extend charter city provisions to multiple cities including Scranton, Allegheny, and Pittsburgh. Attending officials plan to push for mayoral power and municipal control, with a draft to be prepared in New York and presented in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Commercial Gazette
Scranton Board of Trade
Whitesburg Chamber of Commerce
Vitti
Miegheny
Stanton
Scranton Aloin
Hitchewek
Scranton
New York City
Dames HL Torreytron
Pittsburg
Allegheny
John Buuiley
Oliver McChinterk
FW. Mottve
George W. Guthrie
Gimeohifield
Ware Bull
Melina
Atherton
James WH. Vyorrey
Torrey
Piru
Chamber of Commerce
Mittaburg
Lea
Cautella
Atherhony Sures
Scrinmton
Pitteling
Sennion
Mine Explosion Fatal for Timothy Shea at Pine Brook
Timothy Shea of Mon roe avenue and Grove street was killed by an explosion at the Pine Brook mine yesterday morning. The blast shattered his left leg and right arm while injuring his head, body, and eye. He was taken to Luckawanna hospital and died last night. An improperly ignited powder chute caused the explosion as he inspected the site. Undertaker Cyslek prepared the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Shea
Monroe Avenue
Grove Street
Pine Brook
Shea
Luckawanna Hospital
Shen
Cyslek
Nettleton's Removal Sat Offers Shoes at Quarter Price
Local sale at Washing ton avenue advertises Nettleton's removal on Saturday with shoes priced at one fourth of their value. The public sale emphasizes deep discounts and limited stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettleton
Washington Avenue
Morgan Wins Jersey Central Deal in Four Minutes
Wall Street buzzed over J Pierpont Morgan securing control of the Jersey Central from the Reading and Baldwin systems. The purchase, reportedly completed in twenty four hours and four minutes, could reshape trunk line traffic and the Reading companys strategic position as it eyes greater coal handling and potential firing of high salaried officials.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Baltimore
Ohio
Reading
Morgan i
Jersey Central
Neudting
Wallatrert
Bis
Warrin
Mmhilwileipiia
Morgan
Peva
Nattimore
Jerseys Central
Mr. Morgan
Tess
Obin Peple
Mr. Mothan
New York
Pennsylvania
Owsett
Inerewee
Jim Anthracie Coal
Witimineat Coal
Wokiorig Toolght
Ade- Telep
Ant
Tee Anil Howe
Reading Company
Ett
Bey
Company Demands Vacate On Scranton Railway Land
School Controller John Gibbons faces off with the Scranton Hallway company over a right of way dispute near Cedar Avenue and Ripple Street. He claims the property once owned by his family was deeded without a right of way clause and seeks to compel vacating the site on his daughter’s land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibbons
Scranton Hallway
Minooka
Pittston
Cedar Avenue
Ripple Street
Gibbons
Scranton
Uaiway
Scranton Railway Company
Traders National Bank Elects Directors for Coming Year
Annual meeting of shareholders held January 5 at the bank. Judges of the election Geo. W. Finn Willard Matthews HH W Rowley. Elected directors include John T Porter J Merit Clix Schlager Kod Malin Chas PL Matthews MAR Korminieier C K Chittenden W I Comwell K Jones Vitich J W Mores W W Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traders National Bank
Pnce
Geo. W. Finn
Willard Matthews
HH. W. Rowley
John T. Porter
Din. J. Merit
Clix
Schlager
Kod. Malin
Chas
PL Matthews
Mar. Korminieier
C.K
Chittenden
W. 1
C Omwell
K & Jones
Vitich
J. W. Mores
W. WW
Watson
Traders National Bank Ledger Entry Summary
A partial transcription lists assets and cash vault references for Traders National Bank. Mentions officers President W. W. Watson and Cashier Frank L. Phillips, with dates around January 8 and references to a bank building and vault contents.
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Ladoe Ainl Liwestiente
Coventh
United
Coe Aod Ce Bank
City Says It Will Force Tracks Back or Fence
A speaker announced plans to give thirty days notice to remove tracks and warned of building a fence across the railway if removal fails. He said the company seeks to deprive citizens of their rights and vows to respond in court and seek redress.
Man Threatened Officer During Bottle Pursuit
Angelo Macco of Smith Street Dunmore was held on $500 bail for resisting an officer after Constable Cole and Deputy McDonald executed a search warrant at his home for bottles owned by John Lukin of Capouse Avenue. Macco threatened to strike when Cole attempted to leave with the officer being blocked by the defendant and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Macco
Smith Street
Dunmore
Wes
Alderman Howe
Cole
McDonald
John Lukin
Capouse Avenue
Maccco
Macco
Dmvers
Lukan
Maceo
Amendment to Constitution Immunizing Laws From Defect Attacks
President Judge Archbald proposes a constitutional amendment to shield acts for ten years from challenges of defect or misce. The plan requires approval by two consecutive assemblies and aims to deter delay tactics by lawyers and reduce protracted disputes. The amendment would trigger early testing of laws and monitor court rulings during its initial decade of operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Archbald
Supreme Courts
Grip Epidemic Across City Strains Physicians
Reports describe a widespread grip and pneumonia outbreak in the city with doctors constantly on call. A noted practitioner warns the grip is evolving into pneumonia and predicts increased undertaker workload if it persists. Authorities urge avoiding drafts and exposure amid poor sheet-water conditions blamed on climate.
Unknown man with gun halts bystander near Mulberry street
An unknown man claiming to be a special police officer of Dunmore attempted a robbery on James Smith of 416 Mulberry Street just before midnight. Smith, walking on Center Street between Penn and Franklin avenues, was confronted by a revolver wielding assailant who fled. Patrolmen Karlie and Lieutenant Davin arrived, the suspect was arrested at Center Street station and refused to reveal his identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
James Smith
Mulberry Street
Smith
Center Street
Penn and
Franklin Avenues
Karlie
Davin
Mt Pleasant Strike Settled at Elk Hill Coal Mine
Mt Pleasant strike at Elk Hill Coal and Iron company mine settled after a week long walkout. District President Nicholls arranged with Superintendent Bryden, returning workers to duty. The disputed boy worker was given a similar position at another mine with wage satisfactory to the miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Elk Hill Coal and Iron Company
Nicholls
Bryden
Judge Archbald to charge jury on investigating alleged crookedness
President Judge Archbald will charge the jury today on powers to probe alleged illegal fee taking by county magistrates. District Attorney Lawin plans indictments based on information from County Solicitor Tavier and ex-County Detective Reynolds, with commissioners seeking a complete nationwide sweep. The county seeks to avoid partiality while prosecutors push forward with ready cases. Some names will surprise and others reassured as the inquiry unfolds.
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Archhbald
John Cukan
Ti Ie
Archbald
Grand Jury
W. RR. Lawin
Herbert J. Tavier
Thomas E. Reynolds
Tribune
Lukan Sentenced for Selling Wyner Without License
John Lukan, a Capture avenue bottler, was fined 500 dollars and sentenced to six months in county jail by Judge Archbald for selling Wyner without a license. His attorney argued the license sufficed, but the court ruled he was convicted of selling without a license and must be punished accordingly. no appeal is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
Otto
Ambrelte Volpanion
Morgan Property
John Lukan
Avenue
Wyner
Archbald
Lukan
Joseph O'Prrien
Atchbalt
Grand jury to rule on Taylor borough annexation case
The grand jury will make its first return today and hear instructions from Judge Archbald on the Lexow inquiry of aldermen and justices. Yesterday focused on police cases including Barnatio Papa charged with murder and Josephine and Pasquale Bevalacque accused in the murder of Mary Paul Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Borough
Archhbald
Barnatio Papa
Harry Davis
Josephine
Pasquale Bevalacque
Mary Paul Rose
Legal Notices and Court Actions From Archibald Docket
W A Wilcow named to distribute Nens in Dean v Brown. Elections returns from Fifth Sixth Fourteenth wards received. court to count. Writ to strike off judgment in Commonwealth v Yor olaus and others. William Besamont probate granted. Bertha Beaumont and John Beaumont named executors. Hearing set January 21 for divorce Connor case. John McQrail deputy to Constable Rodway. Tod Price deputy to Constable Noack. Ward Court approves appointments. Davis v Scranton Railway settled. plaintiffs awarded $2,400 after $20,000 claim. William Stoddard v Old Forge School District. writ issues to Feb 1 1901 to enforce $20,040 judgment.
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W. A. Wilcow
Dean
Brown
Copeland
Commonwealth
Ste
Lackawanna County
John Yorolaus
Bature
William
Besamont
Lnte
Beranion
Bertha Elisabeth Beaumont
John B. Beaumont
Helm
Dodge Archbald
Lizaie Connor
Michael Connor
Margaret Mollewan
John J. McGrowan
Samuel Rodway
Archibald
John McQrail
Superior Service via Lackawanna Railroad
Through Pullman sleeping care and coaches to Chicago and St Louis daily. Twenty four hours to St Louis, twenty one hours to Chicago, without change of cars, eighty seven hours to California with only one change of cars, and twenty six hours to Jacksonville Florida. The very lowest rates of fare to all points. Apply to the nearest D L and W ticket agent for prompt attention.
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Lackdawanna Railroad
Pullman
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Lowla
California
Jacksonville
Pla
D. L
St. Joseph’s Lithuanian Church Fair At Music Hall
St Josephs Lithuanian Church hosts a fair tonight at Music Hall 213 Lackae Weapon Avenue inviting all residents to attend for community celebration and fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's
Music Hall
Lackae Weapon Avenue
All Welcome
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CaLironsta Fie Synop Co
California Fie Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Franccicco
Cal
Louisville
Lackawanna
Adams Avenue
Paggage
Office D
Passen Station
H. B. Ware
Willams Building
Lackawanna Hospital
Silyawwen
Birt National Bank
James O'Moyle
River Street
Miller
Grebenberger
Menjaniin Creenberger
Lowenrold Bow
Carden
Patrick Carden
Dugene
Simrell
Yeurday
Yraterday
John T. Howe
Nowe
Himelf
Preston Hobinson
Jennie Reynolds
Martha Dimmick
Wyoming Avenue
Syracuse Rapid Transit Railway
Syracuse
Boli Panne
Broadway
Wilkow Bure
Mome
Privaeien
Trees Roberts
St. Luke's
Delaware and Madeon Company
Maltimore No. 2
Baltimore Tunnel
Wilkes Marre
White Oak i
Delaware, Lackawanne and Wetter Company
Lurerne County
Peter Snyder
Bunker Hill
Millar
Frank Stipp
Snyder
Bnyder
Girls’ Industrial Club
Goley
Trovale
Joseph Guley
Moithe Avenue
Tin
Asault
Will
Nomer
C. DB. Decker
Hth
Garfield Avenue
Freigh
Tridge Street
Delaware and Mudeun Company
Katnia
Frank Kicosker
First Street
Dolertown
Moges Taveler Hospital
MO Corson
Providence
Delaware and Hodden Company
Ahnemain
Carson
Bom
Excelsior Sovtal
Prevident
Isadore Goodmun
Wueleam Cook
William Cook
Jords Lerg
Steinbie Dood
Tele Hone
Allwaleian
Board of Trade
THE
Central
Thei Viet Klowleton
the Traders National Bank
OF Piot IS
Joints Porte
Mresident
W. W. Watson
Viewdreddent
Vrank L
Phillips
Cashier
Angello Macco
Constable Cole
BR. W. Archbald
LDS Tesoltion
Mensors
Wien
United States
Court House News Notes
Superior
Lackawanna Railroad
China
Geo. W. Millar & Co
Wromine Avenue
Dr. Reyer
Schimpff
Lackawanna Avenue
Bitenbender &C
Franklin Ave
Mercereau & Connell
Diamonds
Lackawanna Ave
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