Ward Uses Phonograph to Present Terrible Pete's Confession
Wilkes Barre July 19—Attorney Eugene Ward plans to carry a phonograph cylinder with Terrible Pete Wassel’s confession to Governor Hastings in Harrisburg. The condemned man, slated for execution next Thursday, repeats his statement in the cell to bolster the appeal for a possible reprieve.
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Ward
Harrisburg
Pete Pread
Wilkes-Barre
the Times
Edison
Pete Wassel
Pete
Joseph Kupersavage
Eugene Ward
Hastings
Michigan
Two Belonging to John Albertson Fractured in Accident
Stroudsburg report states John Albertson of Bartonsville was badly hurt in a collision when his horse buggy was struck by an unknown motorist. He fractured two ribs, though unaware at first, and continued working until a second jolt worsened his injury. He is now bedbound and in serious condition.
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Stroudsburg
John Albertson
Bartensville
Albertson
Dy. Miller
Tannersville
Cured by Faith in Hazleton Nurse Healed by Prayer
Hazleton July 1 The Standard reports nurse Little Brown who lived on North Locust street was bedridden with heart disease. Doctors called her incurable and said she would die soon. The Holiness Association elder prayed and anointed her two days ago. At five o clock Saturday she rose from bed and could walk, claiming renewed health through faith.
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Hazleton
Btandard
Litsle Brown
North Locust Street
Holiness Association
Camp Meeting Highlights Faith Healing Experience
A brief report notes a woman being fully cured by faith during a camp meeting yesterday afternoon, describing her wonderful experience and spiritual renewal at the event.
State Bankers Group Three Set to Meet in Wilkes-Barre
The Pennsyl vana Bankers Association Group 3 will meet in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the Wyoming Valley hotel. About fifty visiting bankers are expected. J. F. Gilkeson the state commissioner of banking will address the meeting. A trolley ride and dinner at the hotel follow, with local bankers arranging details at a morrow evening meeting.
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Wilkes. Barre
Wilkes-Parre
Pennsylvana Bankers’ Anmeration
Wyoming Valley
J. F. Gilkeson
Bathing tragedy at Mulford’s pond in Montrose
In Montrose on Saturday evening Leslie McLaud about 18 years old drowned while swimming with companions Leslie’s brother Rollin McLaud narrowly escaped the same fate. The third boy Will Thatcher was also present.
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Montrose
Leslie McLaud
Will Thatcher
Rollin McLaud
Mulford's Pond
Rollin
Local Clergy and Parish News Highlight Weekend
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church plans a meeting at Mrs. Keith's home. Several pastors including Rev. Humphries and Rev. Smythe preached at area churches. Community members travel for visits, excursions, and illnesses visit evident. A cow near Lincoln Hill died after being struck by a train. Delegates to the National C T A U convention are named from Scranton and district.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Keith
John Humphries
Mooale
van Hosen
Moosic
D. T. Smythe
Pittston Presbyterian Church
John Cowan
Pittston
Langcliffe Presbyterian Church
W. H. Hollister and Sons
Clair and
Glenn
Newton
FP. J. Shaughnessy
Williamsport
T. McGrail
Edward Murphy
West Side
Charles Studders
St. Aloysius Society
John Coll
Cho
Scranton
Kate Mullen
Tile McCabe
John Moore
Nellie
Kate
Margaret Moon
Boston
Latters
Mary
Kate Brehony
Far Reckaway
Nellie Dougherty
Philadelphia
Ladies of St
Mill Creek
Jennie Newlin
John Connor
George Rolls
George Young
Ithaca
W. L Sehlages
Olyphant
Pier
Kate McMillan
Dunmore
Brown
Rose Newlin
Plains
Thomas Herbert
James Walsh
Main Street
James Connelly
John O'Wakel
Manner's Pharmacy
John Ketterick
Charles Strick
Lincoln Hill
Delaware and Hudson
Mary Crane
South Scranton
McCarrick
John McKane
Cadet Society
Thomas McHale
Matthews
John Cosgrove
Miller Hill
No. 8
Ried Foes Lose as Filnda Captures Committeeman Post
A local contest ended with E. Filnda elected committeeman over John Ried. Matt Townsend and E. S. Hinds won seats as delegates to the county convention. Mr and Mrs Walter Cobb of West Scranton visited over Sunday. G B Mathewson of Washington DC is spending a brief vacation with family here.
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John Ried
E. &. Filnda
Matt Townsend
E. S. Hinds
Walter Cobb
West Scranton
G. B. Mathewson
Washington, D. C
Base ball defeat at Laceyville with rematch planned
Last Friday our town baseball team lost to Laceyville by 7 to in a well played game. A return game will be played here later this week. Local residents and visitors including Mrs. Fassett of Homer and Miss Lewis of Osceola were in town. Several townsfolk visited relatives or hosted gatherings, with a dance at the opera house and visits from Cory Kresky and family from Scranton.
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Laceyville
Joseph Fassett
Homer
N. Y
Lois Childs
Bethlehem Hospital
Lillian Childs
Henry C. Prevost
Washington
Houck
Eulalia
Pittston
Marcy D. Miller
American Tobacco Company
Helen Lewis
Lewis
Osceola
Opera House
Cory Kresky
Scranton
Lelecton
Binghamton
Aaron Brown
Weavers Family Sickened After Canned Meats Incident
I R Weavers' family fell seriously ill after eating canned meats on Saturday but were reported better by Sunday evening. Several social notes mention visits: J W Baker returning from Jackson to see his daughter Mrs George Coolbaugh. Miss Mary Dundon of Wilkes-Barre visiting cousin Miss Josie Harrington. Mr and Mrs Isaac Edwards and Mr and Mrs Andrew Ellaworth enjoying Sunday calls. William Stephenson of Honesdale visiting his parents. other social calls include Miss Josie Harrington and Miss Maud Rozelle visiting Scranton relatives.
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I. R. Weavers
Wyoming
Pittston Reds
J. W. Baker
George Coolbaugh
Jackson
Mary Dundon
Wilkes-Barre
Josie Harrington
Isaac Edwards
Carverton
Andrew Ellaworth
Dorranceton
William Switzer
William Stephenson
Honesdale
Samuel Stephenson
Pittston
Nichole
Scranton
A. C. Meyers
Maud
Bruce Rozelle
Bumgardener
Local Social and Political Happenings In Factory Ville
Residents attend railway excursion to Ithaca and East Mountain Lithia Springs visits. A county convention drew county figures including E Hinds and P B Walther. A caucus highlighted a dispute between Charles Gardner and ex-District Attorney James Frear for state convention delegate with Gardner prevailing.
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Alice
Gertrude Northup
Walter Manchester
A. A. Brown
Cyrus Dean
Missa Hertha Holrate
Ithaca
Benjamin Capwell
Mra
Henry Pike
Martha
Stewart Reynolis
Will Capwell
East Mountain Lithia Springs
C. P. Gardner
Beranton
Charles Gardner
James Ei. Frear
Tunkhannock
Industrial notes on oil fuel aims and collieries shutdowns
The report discusses using petroleum to generate steam on the White Rose tugboat and Standard Oil’s aim to fuel ocean tankers with oil. It also notes planned mine shutdowns at Plymouth and Wanamie No 1 and No 18 collieries, affecting about 1000 workers, with no definite restart date. Details include coal company operations, water management at Sugarloaf, and leadership changes at related firms.
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North River
Blanchard Ol
Philadelphia
Standard Oil Company
Market Summary Highlights July Trading Activity and Sugar Rally
The New York market showed high July activity with broad stock and bond turnover. Sugar led gains on possible favorable schedules, while rail stocks rose on crop prospects and earning improvements. The day closed with slight declines in some indices and heavy overnight lending at a 4 percent premium. Philadelphia grain and livestock markets reflected steady to firm tones across wheat corn oats and meat products.
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Hovse
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William Linn
Allen & CO
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Enlesting
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THY
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Ohio
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Sal N
Wwe
L. B
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Pacific
West
Omaha
Pacific Mail
St Phil
Read
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Southern RO R
Tron
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific
Union
Giorog Board OF Trade
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Scranton & Pittston Trac. Co
National Boring & Drill'g Co
First National Bank Eeace
Elmhurst Boulevard
Scranton
Scranton Bedding Co
Laecka
Triet & Safe
Scranton Pass
People’s Street Railway
Aebeenseeere
Pittston Trac. Co
Grain and patent quotes move through July trading notes
New York markets show mixed activity with flour and winter patent quotes cited. Wheat futures hover with options opened, rallying then cooling. prices for No 2 red and No 1 hard Duluth vary by month with September and October figures indicated.
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Minnesota
MyaSike
A. B
F. O
Binkige
East Liberty Cattle Market Report Summary
East Liberty Pennsylvania on July 19 reports cattle market activity with bids for prime and common cattle, hog market showing prime light Yorkers and pigs, and sheep market higher with spring lambs and veal calves values listed. Prices cover hogs cattle and sheep segments across quality grades and animal types.
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East Liberty
Market Summary From New York Live Stock Report
New York market notes a steady good stock tone with firm cattle and stock, 4205.10 for native steers and 2.0004.2 for stags and oxen, 2.500450 for bulls, dry cows at 205. Calves show active trade with veals around 4.00 to 5.75 and buttermilk calves modest. Sheep market steady with lambs weak and ewes around 4.00. Hog market firm near 3000 to 4015.75.
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East Buffalo
New York
Chicago Market Notes on Livestock Prices and Receipts
Chicago reports active cattle hogs and sheep markets with beef steers around H.10a4.85 and hogs near 9.5. Receipts show 15,000 cattle 28,000 hogs and 14,000 sheep. Lambs bring around 3.00, yearlings near 2.90.
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Chicago
Oil Market. Ol City Pa June shipments reach 182800 barrels
Credit balances and Ti certificates show no bids for shipments. June deliveries total 182800 barrels, reflecting limited demand in Ol City Pennsylvania.
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Ol City
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