Republican Picnic Sparks Luzerne Rally in Hanover Park
The Luzerne county Republican League held a July picnic at Hanover Park near Wilkes-Barre drawing about 3000 attendees. Speaker H A Fuller opened with witty jibes at the Democracy, followed by Pittston orator George S Ferris and Fred W Fleitz praising league work and veteran governance. Congressman J D Hicks of Altoona closed the program promising Wilkes-Barre a public building as crowds cheered through the evening festivities.
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Wilkes-Barre
Republican League
Luxerne County
Hanover Park
H. A. Fuller
Fuller
George 8. Ferris
Pittston
Ferris
Fred W. Fleitz
Scranton
Fleitz
League
Congreeeman J. D. Hicks
Altoona
Wintersteen to stand trial again for alleged Kerr accomplice plot
In Bloomsburg on July 22 Lloyd Wintersteen charged as Clifton Kerr's alleged accomplice in the attempt to blow up Levi Waller's residence last September faces a second trial. A special session of court will follow the September criminal term. Prosecution will be handled by George Graham James Scarlett Grant Herring Harman and William H Rawn. Wintersteen's defense includes A L S Shields Jacob Kels er J Fred Ikler.
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Bloomsburg
Lloyd
Wintersteen
Clifton C. Kerr
Levi Waller
John N. Harman
Ikler
Winterateen
Ermentrout
Berks County
Eome
Columbia County
George &. Graham
Philadelphia
James Scarlett
Danville
Grant Herring
Harman
William H. Rawn
Catawiesa
A. L
Pottsville cadets plan Gobin battalion with nine company option
A movement to organize a five company cadet battalion named after General Gobin is under way with Pottsville St. Clair Waynesburg Mahanoy City and Lebanon cadets already pledging to join. A state regiment of nine companies is also proposed with four Pittsburg companies showing interest. The Gobin Battalion will camp at Carsonia Park near Reading from August 6 to 15.
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Pottsville
Gobin
St. Clair
Waynesburg
Mahanoy City
Lebanon
Pittsburg
Carsonia Park
Reading
Fatal fall from tree claims 19 year old in Mahanoy City
In Mahanoy City on East Center street a 19 year old orphan boy, Trwin Becke1, fell from a tree and struck headforemost on the pavement, sustaining fatal internal injuries. His parents were recently killed in an accident.
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Mahanoy City
Trwin Becke 1
East Center Street
Miner dies after being crushed at Lawrence colliery
Mahanoy City reports John Buchin ski fell beneath mine car wheels while attempting to board loaded cars at Lawrence colliery on the Mahanoy Plane. He is expected to die.
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Mahanoy City
John Buchinski
Lawrence Colliery
Mahanoy
Local builder starts house on Eighth street in Wilkes-Barre
Jasne Edwards of Patter son Edwards begins foundation work for a new home on Eighth street with hopes of occupancy by September. Wyoming camp ground sees brisk season with about twenty cottages occupied and hotel guests. daily hack service links camp with trains and street cars. Regular camp meetings start August 11 led by Presiding Elder Kekman. Other notes include social visits, a Baptist church reception for Rev. Robert R. Thompson and wife, upcoming Seventh street grading, and local excursions and paydays at Mount Lookout colliery.
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Jasne Edwards
Patterson & Edwards
West Side
Eighth Street
Edwards
Wyoming Camp Ground
Wyoming
Camp Ground
Kekman
Scranton
Edward B. Wilson
Coverton
Filo Allen
Forest City
Laura Davyiee
Belle Robinson
Susquehanna Avenue
Willam Hughes
James Schooley
Harvey's Lake
Wilson Trible
Esther Davies
Pittston
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Robert R. Thompson
Epscopal Church
J. K. Peck
Kingston
H. H. Antolin
Youngstown
Ohio
Antolin
H. L. Morgan
Beranton
Wyoming Hose Company
Hanover Park
Mount Lookout
Town News Briefs From Tunkitanaock Reflect Local Happenings
Mieu Marie Wolfe leaves Homer to tend her father in serious illness. Miss Hertha Pope resigns as stenographer at Paul Billings & Sons. Rev. 8 C Hodge and wife take a Lake George vacation. Daisy Childs returns from Olean to teach. William N Reynolds builds a tenement at Busquehanna and Wear. Mare Sickler goes to New York City. Martha Bunnella visits relatives in Stroudsburg. Birth of a daughter to Dr E H Hill and wife. Hon BE Jorden confined home for ten days. West Nicholson band to play at Lake Carey picnic Aug 19. Mabel Jewell visits Scranton. Frank Kramn and family visit Mrs H W Bardwell. Victor Avery Jr. goes to NYC to visit brother Charles. Borough council weighs six year electric-light contract at 59 per arc light. Ladies coaching party to Eatonville and accompanying townspeople join the trip.
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Mieu Marie Wolfe
Homer
N. Y
Hertha Pope
Paul Billings & Sons
8. C. Hodge
Lake George
Daisy Childs
Olean
William N. Reynolds
Busquehanna Avenue
Wear Street
Mare Sickler
New York City
Martha Bunnella
Fast Stroudsburg
E. H. Hill
Charles Marcy
Altoona
BE. J. Jorden
West Nicholson
Grangere
Lake Carey
Mabel Jewell
Scranton
Charles Destrick
Frank Kramn
Wyalusing
H. W. Bardwell
Victor
F. P. Avery
Charles
Eatonville
Mra
Bardwell
Charles Graham
Agnes Stark
Eleanor Littl
Mary Shook
Carrie Graham
Eva Townsend
Helen Northrop
Flora White
Lillian Childs
Sallie Brannatyne
Ice Cream Social at Lawrenceville Church
The C BE 8B of Lawrence Con gregational church near Lackawanna will host an ice cream social Saturday evening in the church basement. All are welcome.
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Lawrence Congregational Church
Lackawanna
Washington As A Man Not A Demigod In Public Life
The article argues that George Washington should not be idealized as a flawless demigod. It notes how critics attacked him for arrogance, political weakness, and personal indiscretions, yet highlights his steadfast resistance to Temptation, political attacks, and enduring virtue amid relentless public scrutiny.
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Washington Monument
Philadelphia
Penn
Evening Bulletin
Washington
Lincoln
Charles Lee
Tom Paine
Virginia
Old Dominion
Conway Cabal
Lee
Gates
Adams
Rush
Mifflin
Elisabeth Ferguson
Duche
Tuche
France
Genet
Market Street
Cleveland
Grant
White House
Monmouth
Market Street House
Rascal Freneau
Edmund Randolph
Randolph
Callender
Bache
Freneau
United States
Hamilton
Mason L. Weems
Markets Rally on Broad Bank and Bond Strength
Wall Street opened strong with broad gains across stocks and bonds. Utility services and many mid listed securities advanced while sugar quotes fell over half a point amid mixed grain exports and London arbitrage activity. Total stock volume traded reached 458,700 shares as markets closed near session highs.
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New York
London
William Linn
Allen & CO
Mears
Market Reports From New York and Oil City
New York markets show no trade activity and a generally dull calf and cattle market with stable sheep and lamb values. Veal and buttermilk calf figures are noted, while the hog and cattle sections reflect limited trading amid steady conditions. Oil market entries from Oil City indicate credit balances and shipment figures for July 22.
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New York
Aumrust
Maisie
Western Creamery
Malio
Eigins
State
Pennsylvania
Uae
Howe
OW City
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange Quotations
Exchange quotations from the Scranton Board of Trade are listed with prices based on par value of 100. Quotes reflect current bid and ask levels for primary listings and minor securities traded through the exchange.
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Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
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Neven Teen
E, Schimpff
Lackawanna Ave
Northeastern
Luzerne Republican League
Tunkitannock
Lawrenceville
Brussels
J. Scott Inglis
Jaeani
Lacka, Ave
George Washington
Society of Women
Betsy Fauntleroy
Fairfax
Tories
Mary Gibbons
Benjamin Harrison
Jay
First National Bank
Elmhurst Boulevard Co
Beranton Savings Bank
Beranton Packing Co
Lacka, Iron & Steel Co
Third National Bank
Aeeun Throop Novelty M
Beranton Traction CC
Beranton Axle Works
Wenton MW CO
Alexander Car Replacer Co
Beranton Bedding Co
Lacka. Triat & Bale
Raiway
Firet
People's
Peer Eyes Beranton & Pittaton Trac. Co
People's Street Railway
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Lacka
City of Scranton
Mt. Vernon Coal Co
Seranton Axle Works
Scranton Traction Co
Lbec
Walle
Hogshenda
Mac
Wall Street Review
Tobacco Co
Bug. Reg Co
Ches
Chicago
Veescuce Bette
C. CC
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Mil
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Mts
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Pacific
Nat
Land
Nay
Y Central
B&w
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Croat & Weeet , Oeesuns
Omaha
Southern BR. I
Tern, Cywy Wale & Iron
Texas Pacific Union Pacific
Wabard
Weat
Valon
Leather
Wm. G. Clark
Pean Ave
Scranton, Pa
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing Co
Meridian ST
M. W. Collins
Carmevna Heap
Toiiet
Boston
Sheriff's Sale
Old Dominion Line
Old Point Comfort
Virginia Beach
Richmond
OLD Dominion Steamship CO
Pier
North River
W.L. Guillaudeu
Dresden
Gerson
Lack. Ave
Aulius Traugott
W. J. Davis
Wyoming Ave
Archit
Capital
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William I. Peck
Aust Scranton & Pittston Trac. Co
National Boring & Drill'g Co
Hood
Gent’s
Willmma & Clark
Nao
Myer Davidow
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