Eleven Dollars and a Theft Charge in Alderman Court
John Epp testifies in Alderman court that eleven dollars in two dollar bills were allegedly stolen from Mernpocket by Andrew Nugent. The prosecutor notes the large denomination, while Nugent is accused of taking the money in a street saloon. Trial date yet to be set as the case proceeds.
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John Epp
Alderman
Millie
Epp
Andrew Nugent
Mernpocket
Aldera
Billie
Obituary notices for Sheviin Kilcoyne in Scranton area
Notices report the infant William Sheviin, son of Mr and Mrs William Sheviin, born July 1 1505, died Tuesday afternoon and interred at Cathedral cemetery Hyde Park. Kilcoyne, Mort Kilcoyne, aged 4, died July 10 1898 at 114 Cedar Avenue. funeral with Mass at 8 in Rt John Catholic Church. burial at Dunmore Catholic Cemetery.
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Bhevlein
Scranton
William Sheviin
Cleck
Cathedral
Hyde Park
Enlcoyne
Mgimorat Kilcoyne
Cedar Avenue
Pine
Rt. John's Catholic Church
Dunmore
School Controllers Press for City Books and Tax Records
The city school board moves to seize possession of the city books to verify the 1848 tax assessment and compute school taxes under the old method. A resolution to align school taxes with prior practice is ruled out of order, while finance committee members and the board president pursue access via legal channels.
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Phillips
HGH
Board of Control
Ths
Francois
City Councils
Jovring
Chittenden
Select Branch
Jennings
Board of ix Directors
New Trial Granted in Scranton Railway Suit AmidJuror Allegation
Judge Albright granted new trials in three cases at the March term. The primary case involved Patrick and Bridget Malla against Scranton Railway over a jury alleges a juror impersonation by Patrick Mann. A separate case against Scranton Railway by Samuel Tillson retained a non suit for contributory negligence. Howley Brothers v Hurley was denied a new trial after multiple trials.
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Albright
Allentown
Copeland
Common Pleas Court
Patrick
Bridget Malla
Scranton Railway Company
Malla
Providence
Jones Street
Jessup
Patrick Mann
Daniel Finnegan
South Side
Board of Censors
the Lackawanna Bar Association
Samuel Tillson
Tillson
Adams Avenue
Howley Brothers
R. B. Hurley
Eureka Versus Y M C A Rivalry Deepens In Park Clash
The Eureka and Y M C A baseball clubs clash at Athletic park this afternoon to dispute county amateur champion status. North Enders bring a large fan turnout. Eureka lineup includes McHugh Gallagher Keenahan Kelley McDonald F Penn Cannon Regan Brady Evans. Y M C A lists Reese Owens ONeill Blandin White Logan Martin Cleary Matthews Steele Cummings.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Eureka
Athletic Park
North Enders
McHugh
Gallagher
Keenahan
Kelley
McDonald
F. Pecan
Cannon
P. Regan
Brady
Evans
Reese
Owens
O'Neill
Blandin
White
Logan
Martin
Cleary
Matthewson
Steele
Cummings
City to pave Providence from Court to city line
City Clerk Lavelle advertised for sealed bids to pave Providence from Court street north to the city line with brick on a concrete base. The project, one of the city’s largest, includes new curbing and resetting old curbing. Proposals must cover the entire work and prayer. A $1,000 certified check or cash or guarantee is required. Bids close at 7:40 p.m. Thursday July 21.
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Lavelle
Providence
Court Street
Mr Phelps Dies After Stroke Paralyzes Scranton Resident
Drugeist John H. Phelps could not rally from a recent paralysis stroke and died as family and doctors expressed there was no hope for recovery. The death ends a well known Scranton figure.
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Scranton
John H. Phelps
Mr. Phelps
Through service draws riders to Delaware Lackawanna Western
The elegant through service of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western and Nickel Plate roads proves popular with travelers. Next westbound trips on DLW No 5 or No 7 offer travel in coach or sleeper, with smooth connections and comfortable accommodations.
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Nickel Plate
Anne
Five divorces granted by Judge Edwards in Peckville
Emma Clark and five other couples were granted divorces yesterday, with several husbands as libellants. Among the cases, Emma Clark of Carbondale separated from John St James Jr, Lancaster later, and Rosa Dobson obtained freedom after years of abuse. Elias J Hendrickson and Mary E Hendrickson also ended their marriage amid accusations of idle behavior and financial dissipation.
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Edwards
Emma Clark
Carbondale
John St. James, Jr
Graton
Conn
N. T. Allen
Byron
Clark
Pioneer City
James
R. D. Stuart
Lester F. Bassell
Mary EK. Bassell
Perckville
Unadilla
8. C. Bishop
Hooper
N. Y
Owege
Peckville
Bussell
Joseph A. Brown
Brown
John Gates
Anna Maria Gates
England
Rosa Dobson
William Dobson
M. J. Martin
Yostville
Scranton
Elias J. Hendrickson
Mary E. Hendrickson
Warren G. Partridge
Penn Avenue
Hendrickson
Joseph F. Gilroy
Libellant
Scranton Welterweight Boxer Seeks Decisive Bout
Jim Judge of Scranton, undefeated welterweight, received a letter from Brooklyn's Jack Skelly proposing a catchweight bout in two weeks with a purse of at least 500 dollars. The match would award 75 percent of all to the winner and require a decision clause to avoid draws. Judge agreed he could prepare in time and insisted the agreement include a guaranteed decision.
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Jim Judge
Scranton
Jack Skelly
Brooklyn
Scrantonian
Skelly
Judge
Cases Argued Before Court in Prolonged Session
Court adjourned yesterday afternoon with cases including John Scovill v Wright and a school district dispute. Witnessed by attorneys Grambs Vidaver and Burns, auditors distributed funds to creditors while disputes over bets and alleged fraud arose amid juror misadventure and calls for a new trial.
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Louis Grambe
Nathan Vidaver
John ©. Scovill
W. H. Wright
Wright
Lackawanna Avenue
Scovill
Levy Pros
Wyoming Avenue
Walter Briggs
Grambs
Stovill
William J. Pryan
United States
Grams
McKinley
Vidaver
I. H. Burns
Collins & Brennan
Eugene Taylor
Winton
Burns
Archbs
W. W. Watson
George Atherton
W. H. McHale
Police Chief Rumor Unfounded Says Acting Leader
The article reports no movement to replace John Power O Connor as chief. Acting Chief Martin Gurrell dismisses the speculation, praising his own tenure and stating he has no intention of resigning, with O Connor also declining further comment.
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John Power O'Connor
Martin Gurrel
O'Connor
Gurrell
Proposed 3 Percent Government Loan Popular in Scranton
The three per cent government loan is popular in Scranton with many applications from banks. Subscriptions total $820,000 in the city as the government plans to issue $200 million in bonds nationwide.
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Thee
Scranton
Cashier Henry J Anderson Resigns from Lackawanna Trust
The board of directors accepted the resignation of Henry J Anderson, cashier of the Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company. A board meeting held yesterday afternoon failed to name his successor, with officials declining to provide further information.
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Henry J. Anderson
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Anderson
Tribune
Justice and cruelty laws confound man after animal case
He claimed no cruelty and did not know the stretching operation behind his conveyance. He was fined $2.50 plus costs, paid them, and walked away pondering the cruelty to animals law and the aldermanic court's workings.
Desertion Charge Lands Barrett in Jail. Bondsman Named
Thomas Barrett was held on a desertion charge by bailman Al Mrman Wasson yesterday. Horn acted as Barrett's bondsman. Mrs Annie J Barrett, Barrett's wife, accuses him of leaving on Sept 15, 1806. They wed Aug 20, 1800 and have one child who stays with the mother.
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Thomas Barrett
al- Mrman Wasson
Horn
Barrett
Annie J. Barrett
Teller’s defense of the flag in territorial policy
The New York Ban cites Henry M. Teller, Colorado senator, arguing that the flag remains where it is accepted by conquest or popular consent. He says any move to remove it must face the will of the American people who favor the flag and government for peace and prosperity.
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Spain
Henry M. Teller
Colorado
Too Late for Protest on Hawaii and Pacific Possessions
The Philadelphia Times argues the United States now holds Hawaii Ladrones Caroline Islands and the Philippines as de facto American possessions. It declares sustaining these territories as provinces is imperiled to no party or government and that opposition will be crushed.
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Hawaii
Ladrones
Carolines
Philippines
Low Excursion Rates From Buffalo on Several Routes
Low excursion fares listed for Buffalo travelers with round trip prices to Columbus Chicago and Omaha. Dates July 11 12 and 14 and 12. Contact nearest ticket agent or F J Moore general agent 291 Main Street Buffalo NY for details and bookings.
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Buffalo
Columbus
Chicago
Omaha
F. J. Moore
Main Street
N. Y
Dog Tied Too Tightly Leads to Cruelty Charge
Jake Caster, a country club steward, tied a fox terrier too tightly behind his wagon on Spruce Street. The dog struggled to escape as Caster drove on unaware. Agent E. H. Knapp witnessed the scene and took Caster before Alderman Howe seeking cruelty to animals charge.
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Jake Caster
Country Club
Spruce Street
Caster
E. H. Knapp
Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Alderman Howe
Castor
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Health and Strength
An advertisement claims a strong nation comes from strong men and healthy women and links health to Hood's Sarsaparilla described as America's Greatest Medicine. It promotes Hood's Barsaparilla and Hood's Pills as the only pills to take with the tonic.
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America
Hood
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