Nominations Filed for Republican City Ticket
The Republican city nominations led by City Chairman C. J. Chittenden were filed yesterday with no independent candidates yet. The Eighth ward Republicans also submitted names including C. Q. Burman assessor and W. A. Raub as rowlster, with several election officials listed.
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County Commission
C. J. Chittenden
Hkepublicans
Constable
C. Q. Uarman
B. Prank Squier
W. A. Raub
PF. W. Zislemann
H. W. Conley
H. 8. Keller
Rowlster
Firat
W. & Haalam
Notable Society Wedding at Sherry's New York
Miss Clara Dittenhoefer of New York marries Mr. Bernard Long of Wilkes-Barre in a grand Sherry's ceremony performed by Rev. Dr. Gottheil. The event includes a lavish breakfast and reception with numerous dignitaries, gifts, and a grand wedding tour planned through the South.
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Gottheil
Clara Dittenhoefer
New York City
Bernard Long
Wilkes-Barre
Sherry's
New York
Goithell
Sherry
Meyer Dittenheter
Vulcanite Rubber Company
Diltenhenfern
Fifth Avenue
Fourty-Fourth Street
Lohenarin
Jeanine
Louis Long
Mendelssohn
Mantua
Scranton
Doctor Gotthell
Sherry’s
Edward H. Sliverman
HB. Sharps
M. Goodkin
4. Shearman
Theodore Weil
L. Dittenhoefer
Bonneborn
A. Long
Edward Long
Jonas Long
Bernhard Long
Charles J. Long
Rosenbaum
Europe
Alice Dittenhoefer
Myre
Meyer Dittentoefer
Gown Description in Black Net with White Plume
A detailed fashion note describes a black net gown adorned with a black jet net, a white Mousseline de soie hat trimmed with jet and white ostrich plume, and a gown appliqued with white tulle. The ensemble is described as charming and becoming with a black pompadour effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Long
Mia
Frank Teller
Philadelphia
Harry Long
New Yor
Fire in Hotel Jermyn Sparks Early Basemen Burn
Fire discovered at 6 50 PM in the basement of Hotel Jermyn in Scranton. Flames consumed a pile of boxes and lumber at the northwest corner, but no major danger to the building occurred thanks to quick intervention by Phoenix Chemical Company and fire suppression efforts.
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Scranton
Hotel Jermyn
Phoenix Chemical Company
Mrs De Lacey Laid At Rest In Local Service
Funeral for Catherine De Lacey mother of Captain P De Laney was held yesterday from New Street home. Casket closed at the home and procession to St Peter's Cathedral for high mass by Rev P J Gough, then burial at Dunmore Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers were the deceased's children Patrick Quinn Portland Pa William Quinn Pittston John Siguin Clark's Summit Henry Siclin William De Lacey and Dr W P De Lacey.
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New Street
Catherine de Lacey
P. de Laney
Orlonk
BL. Peter's
P. J. Gough
Chimney Fire at Nay Aug Chemical Plant Residence
A midnight fire at the home of R. T. Black at the corner of Franklin Avenue and Spruce Street was extinguished by a still alarm from Nay Aug Chemical Company with flames subdued before notable damage occurred.
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Nay Aug Chemical Company
R. T. Black
Franklin Avenue
Spruce Street
Personal notes and visits from area residents
A stream of city visitors and residents travel notes. W H Biche from Honesdale and A J Cummings from Binghamton appear in the city on business. Several others including Joreyh Loftus, M N Donnelly, T J Renton, M W O Donnel, Adam Spitser, Sadie Jewell, Victorian Broadbent, G E Mucklow, Edward Deliney, Rt Rev Prenderrost, the Misses Schmidt and Campbell, and military personnel from Camp Mackenzie are mentioned with varying travels and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Biche
Honesdale
A. J. Cummings
Binghamton
Polter Joreyh Loftus
Mitlaton
M. N. Donnelly
Pitteton
Scranton
T. J. Renton
Washington Avenue
New York City
M. W
Wayne County
Harrisburg
Rev. Prenderrost
Philadelphia
Carbondale
Steam Heating and Plumbing Announces Weichel's Offer
An advertisement notes pricing 34 09 per dozen at Weichel's located at 205 Lackawanna Avenue. Steam Heating and Plumbing and P. F. and M. T. Howley of 231 Wyoming Avenue are referenced in the listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weichel’s
Lackawanna Avenue
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ava
Bargain Pantry Items Advertised With Prices
Reduced, Jersey Egos features fresh laid eggs under three days, California Olive Oil for medicinal and table use at 90c per bottle. Coffee and canned goods offer 32c per lb or 1.50 for 5 lbs, 28c per lb for Java and Mocha, and Fancy Corn 10c per can and 90¢ per dozen.
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Coursen
Commoners Kill Police Resolution Faces Indefinite Postponement
The Common Council indefinitely postponed action on Selectman McAndrews' resolution penalizing police officers for electioneering. Debate centered on whether a resolution could alter police ordinances, with several members deeming the measure illegal. The motion to postpone passed by a voice vote as Mayor Bailey filed his annual message and other business proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council Iet
Selectman McAndrews
Walker
Calpin
Dhaly
Alair
Jackson
Waller
Sheridan
Baileys
Mer. Moran
Bellevue
Select Council
Barber Asphalt Company
Mbreek Court
Arehawhis
New Business
Engle Hose Company
Monahan
River Street
Irving
Crown
Coleman
Vine
Gordon Streets
City Council Debates Holloway Engine Contract and Street Plans
The select council questioned the Holloway contract for a Columbia engine and approved its payment after dispute. A court ruling allows a building that would block route from Pairview Ave to Ninth St via Nealis Ct. A six member committee and a four member committee were formed to address Carbon Street grade crossing and rail car crew rules. The council also approved inspectors and sewer projects and requested the city controller estimate interim interest on cash balances at 3 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judiciary Committee of Select Council
McGinley
Ferdinando
Pairview Avenue
Ninth Street
Nealis Court
Charles T. Holloway
Columbia Company
Select Branch
Melvin
Common Branch
Common Council
Ballev
T. F. McCann
Stipp Court
Mulberry
Vine Streets
Carbon Street
Borinton Railway Company
Delaware and Madson
Fommer
Chittenden
Messrs. McAndrew
Schroeder
Sanderson
Messrs
Lansing
Roche
V. Tl. O
Ecity
Suit Begins Against Scranton Railway and Delaware and Hindoon
Miss Ida L. Bryant seriously injured in the Carbon street crossing accident has begun damage proceedings against Scranton Railway Company and Delaware and Hindoon Railroad Company. The summons in reepass was filed yesterday by O'Brien and Kelly with no declaration accompanying it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida L. Bryant
Carbon Street
Scranton Railway Company
Delaware and Hindoon
Reepass
O’brien
Kelly
Local Syrup Guarantee Promises Refund for Cough Remedy
The undersigned offer a refund on a W cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold. They also guarantee a M cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded. J. G. Bone & Jon hmore, Pa. Donahue, Beranton, Pa.
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Greene
Alu
J. G. Bone
Jon
Hmore
Donahue
Beranton
Mrs Wilson Discharged After No Witnesses Appeared
Mrs Lauritta Wilson, arrested Wednesday night in Scranton for passing a counterfeit silver dollar, was discharged by U S Commissioner Breok after no one testified against her. The case noted the coins as crude and an investigation to identify the maker will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauritta Wilson
North Scranton
United States
Breok
Mire
Wilson
Nichman Park
Als
Perry
Nay Aug Avenue
Officers Roughly Handled During Arrest as Crowd Deters Capture
Constable John Waleh and Deputy Jacob Newman of the Sixth ward were assaulted by a crowd of Detiko’s countrymen while arresting four suspects including Joseph Demko. Demko escaped as the officers were overwhelmed. Dowke, wanted for a violent crime against Joseph Shophoda, fled to safety. efforts continue to capture him and other assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Demko
John ‘Waleh
Jacob Newman
Detiko
Waleria
Dowke Wite
Joseph Shophoda
Upper Taylor
Grrett
Demko
Eighth Ward Democrats Name Ward Nominees
Nearly a dozen Democrats from the Eighth ward met in the St. Charles hotel sample room and selected ward nominees including Dunstable and John Woeleh for First district positions. Ossesaur Themes Gilgallon and others were named for judge of election and registration roles in First and Second districts. Ex County Commissioner John J. Flana Blan chaired the gathering.
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Enriehth
St. Charles
Dunstable
John Woeleh
Ossesaur
Gilgallon
Thomas Connary
F. A. Godwin
Inapootar
John J. O' Moyle
JF. Harris
Register
Edward Halligan
J. McTighe
John J. Flana- Blan
Two Noted Boxers Face Off in Colored Heavyweight Title Fight
Black Griffo and Hugh McWinters, both Black boxers, are slated to meet before the American Sporting club at Music Hall on February 3 for the colored Hecrweldht championship of America. Griffo is a world famous figure in boxing, while McWinters recalls his recent intense bout with Bobby Dobbs, which left a close result in the city.
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Black Griffo
Hugh McWinters
American Sporting Club
Music Hall
America
Grifo
McWinters
Bobby Dobbs
Bobby
Obadiah Arnold Dies After Paralytic Stroke in Dunmore
Obadiah Arnold of Li Adlamns avenue Dunmore died Thursday morning after months of heart trouble followed by a paralytic stroke on January 1. He was 54 years old and survived by his wife L A Arnold a son A E Arnold and daughter Gree Armield. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Also noted are deaths of John Mendley at 84 Crehard street age 14 months after brain tumor and Robert Turner age 70 a bricklayer, member of Electric City commandery Knights of Malta and Sons of St George, with brief burial details to follow.
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Obadiah Arnold
Li Adlamns Avenue
Dunmore
Company
L. A. Arnold
Gree Armield
John Mendley
Thomas Mandley
Crehard Street
Flo
Leters
Ann
Mary
Catherine James
Thomas
Fueree
Michael
Joseph
Vronk
Robert Turner
New York Street
F Electric City Commandery
Knights of Malta
Sons of St. George
Enn
Wits
Inn
Vestibuled Through Trains From New York to Chicago
Solid Through Vestibuled Trains comprising Standard Pullman and Wagner Buffet cars and vestibuled day coaches run daily between New York and Chicago via Lackawanna and Nickel Plate roads. The route serves Scranton Binghamton Elmira and offers cheaper fares to Cleveland Fort Wayne Chicago and the West. Dining and presentations on Nickel Plate are run by the company with the best meals at reasonable prices. Through day coaches are served by colored porters at no extra cost to first and second class passengers. Fineta via this route is lower than other lines. For information contact ticket agents or F J Moore nickel plate road general agent 201 N Main St Buffalo N Y.
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New York
Chicago
Lackawanna
Nickel Plate
Scranton
Binghamton
Elmira
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Cooches
Fintea
Ince
F. J. Moore
Nickel Pisterond
N. Main
Haftalo
Joyce Jury Deadlocks Over Scranton Retaining Wall Damages
The Joyce versus City of Scranton civil case on Ninth Street wall damage ends without verdict after juror conflict. Eleven jurors initially favored the plaintiff but a juror’s relation to counsel triggered withdrawal, yet deadlock persisted as deliberations continued.
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Court House
Honora Joyce
City of
Scranton
Ninth Street
Robinson Street
McGinley
J. D. Caryl
Run Over and Killed in North Mill Accident
John Bahns of Second Street Hellevue died at Moses Taylor hospital after being struck while unloading a car when three heavily loaded cars collided with it. He was thrown under the train and his legs mangled. Relatives live in Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bahns
Second Street
Hellevue
Moses Taylor Hospital
North Mill
Hungary
Lane's Hotel Ad Offers Rooms and Luxuries
An old advertisement promotes lodging at Lane's on Spruce Street offering a single room for five shillings, other rooms at four shillings, and transient daily rates. It highlights regular meals, fine wines, and cigars available to patrons.
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Lane's
Spruce Street
Duffy and Leary Obituaries From Scranton Pennsylvania
Two local death notices report Margaret Duffy aged three and Isa Leary wife of James Leary passing in Scranton and Hillside Home. Margaret Duffy funeral to be held Friday at 2 pm with interment in Dunmore cemetery. Isa Leary funeral from Michael Hutchinson’s residence 424 Railroad Avenue with burial in Cathedral cemetery.
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Norton
E. P. Roe’s Books
Mra. Holmes
Mrs. Southworth's
Jamesvon
Faussett & Browns
Matthew Henry
Edersheim
Jesus
Cruden
Our
Ridpath
General Sherman
Malcom Kirk
Phillip Strong
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Kong
Sauer
Knabe
Perry Bros
Wyoming Ave
Griffin Art Studio
A. A. Lindabury
Columbian Detective Agency
Banx Building
Scranton, PA
Chas McMulleny & CO
Geneva
WiTroders National Bank Bldg
Ephopeses
Agkawanna Aunday
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
Sherry’s, New York
Jermyn
Mrs. DE Lacy
Schmidt and
Campbell
Miss Barrett
Adams Avenue
Charles L. Ruwe
John J. Schaefer
Thirteenth Regiment
Camp Mackenzie
Mra
Cro
David J. Davis
Thirteenth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers
Driaght
George W. Jenningson
Hyde Park Avenue
Pneu
Jersey
California
E. G. Coursen
City
Motion Carrtel
Oxford Street
Sanderson Avenue
Green Ridge
East Market
Relief Engine Company
Keller
Mair
Zome
Taylor
Ward
S.C. Snyder
Mule Jermyn
JOYCE
Knitting Company
Howley
Mulberry Street
John 4. Howley
Fahey
FE. C. Newcomb
Yerkes
Mr. Howley
K.S. Williams
John A. Mears
Mears
Charles W. Simrell
Catherine Hittenbender
Wiliam Koch
Mr. Koch
Hood
Hotel Nash
Rice
Queens College
Loxpon
Boston
Raynolds
Lois U Seentieauaar
Dacketn
Pierce’s Market
Conrad
Lackawanna Ava
Hand & Payne
Scranton Tribune
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing
Meridian Street
Scrantox, Pa
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