City Notes and Local Incidents in Scranton Area
Diamond stud valued at $110 reported stolen from Alexander Dain Jr. at Lake Ariel on Wednesday. Patrick J. Mahady of Archbald hospitalized in Lackawanna for paralysis after a jump. High School class trip to Mountain Lake scheduled with departure at 8 30 a m from Liberty Hall. Court hearing on James J. Lawler vs Bates of Syracuse over boiler sales. no decision given. City dispatch warns teamsters and contractors to stop dumping waste on streets. fines up to 25 and strict enforcement.
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Tribone
Alexander Dain, Jr
Lake Ariel
Patrick J. Mahady
Archbald
Lackawanna Hospital
Mountain Lake
Liberty Hall
T. P. Hoban
R. A. Zimmermar
W. J. Lewis
James J. Lawler
Bates
Bollera
D. Elliot Rots
Lucher
W. A. Wilcox
Butea
Local Officials Involved in Bail and Marriage Licenses
Igadore Potrack and Vincenzo Antenucci each posted bail of 200 dollars on assault and battery charges with Domenico Vernbaasia as prosecutor. Marriage licenses were granted to four couples by Clerk John A. Thomas. A court order directed the Third ward ballot box custodian to turn over the box and ballots to commissioners D. J. Davis and J. F. Murphy amid a contest case involving James J. Prynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igadore Potrack
Antio Pascal
Vincenzo Antenucci
Domenico Vernbaasia
John A. Thomas
Quarles Mattera
Christina Moser
Mark Shamksttus
Franceska Lapuska
Goong Dumbroski
Kate Yourkaska
Waka Radick
Muaio Boxee Exclusively Best Made Tunes
A Philadelphia Chestnut Street maker promotes Gnutsobi and Sony branded music boxes. The ad touts exclusivity and improved tunes with modest prices around 25 and 10 units of currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnutsobi & Sony
Post Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Mr Baker Suspected as Murderer By Constable Lowry
Report from the city precinct states Constable Lowry concluded Mr Baker was the murderer after reviewing the case. The note mentions medals and a possible motive discussed in preliminary inquiry. Further evidence is awaited as the investigation continues through the week.
Constable Lowry Captures Suspect in Emanuel Lore Murder
Constable Charles Lowry hailed as a hero for arresting a man he believed to be the Medala killer, only to face questions over lacking proper detention papers. Sheriff Fahey refused to accept the prisoner at the county jail, and the suspect was kept at the city police station until 7 o'clock.
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Fahey
Lowry
Charles Lowry
Emanuel Lore
Police
Suilen
Medala
Aue- Ciris
Lig
Steve Baker
Dandslund
Edwards
Cotarley
Meania
Pahey
Constable Lowry
Ordinances and Bridge Plans Delay Linden Street Bond Issue
Council members debate City Solicitor Barns on why Linden Street bridge bonds cannot be issued. Officials cite two 1800s ordinances covering condemnation damages and approaches for bridges over the Lackawanna River and Roaring Brook, but agree no ordinance alone frees the measures from challenge.
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Barns
Linden Street
Select Council
Lackawanna River
Lisden Street
Roaring Brook
Bruce Street
Front Street
Linden Atroat Bridge
Wheel recovered in thief case with identified suspect
Buse French described marks on a wheel before disassembling it to prove ownership. Alderman Fitztlimmons believed French in the case and entrusted him to return the wheel. Florey and Walt said they expect Finney to be captured today as Officer Roche continues the chase.
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Buse French
Fitztlimmons
French
Florey & Walt
Saked
Florey
Finney
Summer Home and Outing Fund Appeals for Women and Children
The St Luke's Summer Home and Brea Oul ing for Women and Children report receipts from contributors including Arthur D. Comt. and others. Donations support admission to the home and a free Lake Armli outing. tickets limited to those deemed needy and worthy. Further contributions may be sent to the rector Rev A L Urban or to committee chair William A Avery or A D Holland.
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St Luke's Summer Home
Brea Ouling
A. L. Urban
William A. Avery
Committee On General Charities
A. D. Holland
Lake Armli
A. T. Holland
Sprogentrowt
C.D Derwan
Franklin Avenue
Mias Bilgvleth Stierer
TA Matison Avenue
Slander suit filed over alleged vile name by Petersburg youth
Mrs. Froneia, backed by Attorneys Hulslander and Vosburg, sues George Jones for $2000 alleging he defamed her by an improper remark about Catherine Prancig. The case, in Prothonotary Pryor’s office, seeks arbitration after a dispute among Petersburg's upper society.
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George Jones
Petersburg
Francl
George Jines
Catherine Prancig
Froneia
Pryor
Francis
Jones
Corr's Bill to Be Paid Reversed by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court reversed Judge Archbald, ruling Lackawanna County must pay Corr’s bill for election expenses. Corr, auditor for Dickson City, argued the county owe per diem wages for ballot handling and certificates. The decision may raise county costs for future elections. other appeals in Lehigh Wilkes-Barre Coal and Finnegan cases were affirmed.
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Patrick Corr
Archbald
Corr
Supreme Court
Carr
Lance
Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Common
Philadelphia
Wand
Finnegan
Foster
Common Pleas
Luzerne County
Desks Split for New Rebecca Avenue School Building
The building committee of the board of control met last night at the Municipal building to review plans by Davis & Houpt for a new Rebecca Avenue school. The contract was divided between Haney School Furniture and United States Desk of New York, each supplying 1,000 desks. The new building progresses rapidly and is expected to be completed.
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Board of Control
Davia
Davis & Houpt
Rebecca Avenue
Haney School Furniture Company
United States Desk Company
New York
Bids Open This Month for Feliccil Home No 87 on Columbia Avenue
Walter, architect, submits bids for Feliccil Home No 87 with hearings set this month on Columbia Avenue. The project promises to ease affordability with low prices for a brief period as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CL. Walter
Columbia Avenue
Bicycle Identified In Theft Case In Auburn
James French of Auburn New York arrived in the city yesterday morning and identified the bicycle stolen from Edward Leonard of Auburn by a man named Hugh Finchy. The confession or details were previously reported in The Lat.
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James French
Auburn
N. Y
Fitzsimmons
Jane 6
Edward Leonard
Hugh Finchy
Funeral notice for Brother Dalius Wellner at Guernsey Brook
Members of Scbillor lodge No. 45 FF and AM meet Saturday at 12 45 in lodge room to attend the funeral of Brother Dalius Wellner. Lodges invited. Also Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a blood purifier and tonic for indigestion and headaches.
Injunction Ended After Settlement in Scranton Water Case
Judges heard Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company plea to keep water on mills from Scranton Gas and Water. Witnesses testified to alleged threats by W. Scranton to shut off water unless bills were paid, outlining contracts and annual payments totaling about 10,000 dollars.
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Lackawanna Iron and Starl Company
Scranton Gissit Water Company
Itom
Milia
Ganster and Edwards
Leekawanna Tron and Steel Company
M. EK. Ojmatend
Harrishore
Hamilton Wallace
New York
Joseph O'Brien
Gas and Water Company
ISMI
Compauive
Steel Company
Stn
Lackawanna Tron and Coal Company
Scranton Steel Company
Lackawanna Iron and Stuel Company
Southworks
Henry Webrum
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
W. W. Scranton
Scranton Gagani Water Company
Scranton
Wellum
Int W
Wellinos
Mr. Scranton
Lackawanna Avenue
Wehram
W. W.seran
Lackawanna Iron and Steel water case ends with injunction dissolved
Ton testifies that the Lackawanna Iron and Steel mills consume 1.5 million gallons daily and pay about 10,000 annually to the water company. Scranton argues for reduced rates benefiting the large user. Witness Reeves denies threats to shut off water. The injunction is dissolved as both sides agree not to shut off water until Gas and Water Company suits are settled, potentially years away.
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Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Scranton
Steel Company
Wellrumn
Lv Alvo
Gas and Water Company
Milta
Robert Revyea
Mr. Scranton
Webrum
Lackiwanna Iron and Steel Company
Reeves
Common Pleas Court
Lackawanna County
Rev Colville Accepts Call From Jamestown Presbyterian Church
The Rev G M Colville D D former pastor of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church on the West Side has accepted the call from the First Presbyterian church of Jamestown New York. He previously led Centenary M E church in Binghamton and left the Methodist church over a time limit dispute. The Centenary pulpit will be filled by Rev Willian Edgar of Carvendale next Sunday. Colville, a Scotsman by birth, has long been a noted public speaker and reform-minded clergyman.
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G. M. Colville
D. D
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
West Side
First Presbyterian Church
Jamestown
Willian Edgar
Carvendale
Wyoming Seminary
Kingston
Wyoming
Teachers Not Appointed as Superintendent Is Absent
The teachers' committee of the board of control has not yet acted on appointing teachers for the next year. Superintendent Phillips is out of the city at the State Teachers' association meeting and will return next week. The committee will reconvene after his return to report to the board. Also advertised are lawn razors, a refrigerator, and ice cream freezers at cost, and Burdock Blood Bitters are recommended for healthy blood.
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Phillips
Board of Control
Saids
F L. Wormer
State Teachers’ Association
Ite
No Plan of Campaign Yet for Chase Judicial Bid
Attorney James Con says Chase will be named when time is right and a campaign launched. He notes Chase deserves the bench and claims to have delivered sixty two speeches countywide in past campaigns. Chase declines to discuss politics, suggesting Mahon speaks for him during hot July days.
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Mr. Mahon
Mr Chase
United States
Chase
Qinhon
Explosion Triggers Fire Panic in Chinatown Cellar
Yesterday morning Soo Hoo Doo the Chinaman cleaned debris from a recent fire when a lamp in his cellar exploded. The resulting flames were quickly extinguished with water. No injuries or structural damage occurred, only fright for the occupant.
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Soo Hoo Doo
Invitation Engrossed for Chauncey Dipew Address by Mayor
A regulation from last week's select council approval confirms inviting the Sheridan Monument agnostivation to Chauncey M. Dipew to speak at a city mass meeting. The engrossed resolution on heavy parchment lists the names of officials and parties involved.
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Select Council
Common Council
Sheridan Monument Agnovistion
Chauncey M. Dypew
P. W. Costello
New York Ontario and Western Runs Weekend Excursions
The New York Ontario and Western Railroad will run weekend excursions from Scranton leaving at 9:00 a.m. and returning from Poyntelle at 4:30 p.m. The trip promotes good fishing and offers a pleasant outing.
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New York, Ontario and Western Railroad
Scranton
Poyntelle
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Cleveland Brothers
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Wyoming Avenue
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Lacka
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City Notes
Lobman
Spruce Street
Court House
MR. Baker
Belleva
McHey
Arthur D
Frrminds
Feraton Lusinews College
Buck, Whitore & Co
Garney, Brown & Co
Corder Adams Ageuny Nnd
Auburn, N. Y
Weber
Guernsey
Hood
Gisand Water Company
Yokohama
E. G. Coursen
Lacka. Ave
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Presbyterian Church of
Jamestown, N. Y
Titos
Lackawanna Are
Sterling
W. W. Berry
Lacka, Ave
S.C. Snyder
D.d.ss
Ala Chase
Jams Mahon
A. A. Chaise
James Con
Mr. Dipew
Connell
H. Battin
Penn Ave
Dunn
Mr. Depew
Conneel
Monument Association
Toronto
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Convention Baptist Young People’s Union
Daly
Jaly al
Lehigh Valley
Niagara Falls
New York Central
Lewiston
Niagara Nav. Co.’s Steamer
Bone of Lackawannes
Central Park
South Washington Avenue
Té Poyntelle
Woodlawn Park
Lota
J. Bolz
Next Dime Bank
Oslands
Marshall Field & CO
Abbott
Geneva
Neptune
Biarritz
Laokawanna Ave
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