Lawmakers Target Company Stores in Broad Legal Battle
The Auditor General backs a challenge to the June 24 101 company store act aiming to shut company stores run by coal operators. Lawyers prepare a court fight contending the law overreaches, with large corporations and small retailers shaping litigation and examining the act’s provisions, penalties, and exemptions.
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Auditor General
Cal
Tittsburg Times
Oneral
Court House
End to Unfair Pay Practices Targeted by Law
The measure aims to curb employers who issue checks and delay payment by forcing the payee to hold funds beyond thirty days. Officials say the law will affect more people than expected, impacting workers and employers nationwide.
Man loses arm after fall from Lake Lodore excursion train
John Poskwill of Oak street fell or was pushed from a train at Kaet Market street crossing on return from Lake Lodore. His right arm was cut off above the shoulder by the wheel. He was taken to Green Ridge station then to Lackawanna hospital. doctors expect recovery. He suspects being pushed by an unknown person behind him.
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John Poskwill
Oak Street
Lake Lodore
Kaet Market Street
Green Ridge
Lackawanna Hospital
Richard Pfalwarda
Soeranton Prtice
Centre Street
Tom Thomas
Powderty
Scranton
Thomas
Fores
Andi
Mix
Mobile to Buffalo: Jones Aims for 276 Mile Run
Harry Jones of Cireon Ridge plans a 276 mile run to Buffalo in a mobile car under the Mobile Company of America with Florey and Brooks as local agents. The stake is a wager on completing the run in thirty days based on actual running time, with Roland Carr of Green Ridge accompanying.
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Jones
Cireon Ridge
Deon Leard
Florey & Brooks
Mobile Comecy of
America
May Jones Hin Mobile
Mor Jones
Atr
Donew
Roland Carr
Tireen Ridge
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Refused Admission for Drunk and Disorderly Suspect
Michael McDermott, committed to county jail by Magistrate Millar on a drunk and disorderly charge, was refused admission by Warden Simpson due to a loathsome infectious disease. Police released him. Simpson noted McDermott had prior jail visits and warned of basement detention if rearrested.
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Michael McDermott
Millar
Warden Simpson
MecDermott
Three Year Old Boy Hurt In Street Car Fall
Tony Arcondy, three, of 14 Ninth Street Whe badly injured after slipping on a moving trolley car step in the Lackawanna Valley line. He fell and struck his head, was taken to Valley house then home, where Dr. Walker treated a wound to his right temple.
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Tony Arcondy
Ninth Street
Telley
Valley House
Walker
City notes and events on the Tawa and Willow Creek
A jumble of notes reports a renaming ceremony on the Tawa Wahedagevn area, rental payments and county matters in New Jersey, and a veterans event at the Republican rally. It also mentions a Sunday crash on the Seely Talley road near Tathawanna with minor injuries and slow progress.
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Ratorday
Tathawanna
Wont of Tet Murphy Deception Night Troop Event
Lieutenant Thome V. Murphy is to be honored in a ceremony on North Washington Avenue. The event involves local groups and a display at Lake Tolore with attendees from Lackawanna County. A parade and hourly observe times are noted, concluding around mid-morning.
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Scranton Clearing House Weekly Aviation Report Summary
The Tradera Nabional Dunk reports cloienge for Scranton Clearing House aviation through the end of the week July 4. The days of operation include Monday Tuesday and Thursday with statuses and clearings noted for the week ending.
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Scranton Clearing House
ATAAT
Woeenesthiy
Changes at Postorfior appoints new caretakers
The article notes that Tames P Salten acting as substitute lottery carrier and Eugene vars Walter A Northrup and Bern botray have died. Willem of Perks Ville is appointed to take effect next Friday as institute caretakers.
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Eugene Vars
Walter A. Northrup
Bern Botray
Ile Ceityy
Dele A
Willem
Perks Ville
Preaching Against Premature Judgment at Second Presbyterian
Rev H G Buchler of Lakeville Conn preached two strong sermons at the Second Presbyterian Church denouncing premature judgment. He urged that only God may judge motives and urged believers to avoid harsh labels and to withhold opinion until the Lord comes.
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Lakeville
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Lutherans Spread Faith Across World Missionary Work
An article recounts Lutherans’ global missions from India to Greenland, Africa and China. It highlights early efforts and key figures such as Ziegrenbule, Friedrich Schwarts, Ludvig Harmen, and Carl Gueig laff, noting baptisms, church plants, and expanding missions across centuries.
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India
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Pather
Notable Scranton Figures Highlight Local Leaders and Officials
The article profiles Russell Conwell biographer E M Stack and notes Henry J Malley, James Bird and Alber Hatcher Smith as prominent local figures. It details M Stack’s biography of Conwell and praises Conwell’s achievements, while outlining the civic roles and long service of Scranton police sergeant Richard Falwarda and city officials.
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E. M. Stack
Combined Electric Light Companies
Richard Edwardes
James Bird
South Scranton
Lutheran Foreign Missions Sermon at Grace English Lutheran
Rev. Luther Hers Waring delivered a sermon on Lutheran Foreign Missions describing the church’s historic work abroad. He cited King Frederick IV’s 1809 push to spread the gospel to India and noted Halle university figures Bartholomew Ziegenbalz and Henry Plutschau, ordained in Copenhagen, as early Lutheran missionaries seeking souls for Christ.
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Lutheran Foreign Missions
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Lutheran Church
Hia
United States
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Denmark
India
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Germany
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Religious News Notes Highlight Sermons And Services
Notes from a religious gathering report multiple sermons and guest speakers at various churches. Key figures include Rev Madien, Rev Smith, and Rev Ringer delivering talks on redemption and community themes. Weather postponement leads to no evening service.
Newsboys Picnic Offers Races and Kite Flying
Arrangements for the Newsboys Picnic at Nay Ave park on July 2 include foot races bicycle potato and sack events and a kite flying exhibition. The committee will meet at a cab in A, FL Helfords off on Wednesday morning. contributions to the fund may be sent to T. J. Fleming Box 504, elty.
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T. J. Fleming
Elty
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