Bootblack Thief Caught After Pocket Theft
Frank Kelley aged youth stole $12 from Henry Klotz while asleep at Lohmann's Lackawanna hotel. Klotz chased him to Nay Aug park then Central Police Station where he confessed guilt but claims no money on him. Kelley, not yet 14, had prior petty-crime arrests and a recent jewelry theft. He was committed to county jail in default of $0 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kelley
Henry Klotz
Ai Lohmann
Lackawanna Avent
Alillar
Klotz
Kelley
New York City
City
Nay Aug Park
Central Police Station
Robling
Penn Avenue
Unwilling Bridegroom Married Under Pressure
James McHugh sought a marriage license after a New Buffalo arrest prompted by Mrs. Mary Healey. Under legal pressure and church blessing, Alderman Ruddy advised bonds of matrimony and the marriage was performed by Father O'Reilly at St. Peter's cathedral parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McHugh
New Buffalo
Newy Forest Chis
Mary Healey
Bellevue
McHugh
Ruddy
Father O'Reilly
St. Peter's Cathedral
Scranton Riders to Attend L A W Meet in Philadelphia
Scranton League of American Wheelmen sends four regular delegates to the upcoming gathering in Philadelphia with strong local representation expected at the national event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
League of American Wheelmen
Ble
Philadelphia
Scranton Bicycle Delegation to Visit League Meeting
Delegates John J. Van Nort Dolph B Ather ton Charles Carr RR J Beamish of the Scranton Bicycle club will attend as representative at large with W F Royle Crown Prince Fred Beers Prank T Leonard Richard Henwood C A Godfrey B P Connelly Charles Krege H J Wightman. Beamish will report on local league status and discuss a proposed bicycle ordinance. The party plans to travel by wheel leaving Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. van Nort
Dolph B. Atherton
Scranton Bicycle Club
Charles Carr
Green Ridge Wheelmen
RR. J. Beamish
W. F. Royle
Crown Price
Fred Beers
Prank
T. Leonard
Richard Henwood
C. A. Godfrey
B. P. Connelly
Charles Krege
H. J. Wightman
R. J. Beamish
League
Wkelihood
Aged Detective Lee Maintains Edge Over Tramps
Detective Owen Lee, born in 1842, still strong as a protector of the Jersey Central pay car near West Lackawanna Avenue station. Four forty P M yesterday two tramps argued on the platform. Lee intervened, his coat torn and trousers ripped, but he prevailed and escorted one tramp to the station house while the other fled.
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Owen Lee
Jersey Central
Central
West Lackawanna Avenue
Lee
Scranton Plans Cheap Excursion, Outbids Wilkes-Barre Hotels
Scranton firemen arrange 60 cent excursion tickets to Wilkes-Barre during the state convention Oct 6 to 8 to lure delegates, offering return trips on regular or special trains. Hotels in Wilkes-Barre raise rates, sparking a clash over lodging costs and local rivalry. Scranton expects thousands of visitors and aims to make headquarters there, with site parade plans tied to Oct 5.
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Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Scranton Volunteer Firemen's Association
Jermyn
Sime C
Wilkes-Pierre
Wilkes- Barre
Hickey
Scranton Fire Department
Board of Engineers
Delaware
Mudaca
Wilkes- Harre
Seranton
Alster Lown
J Fuhrman & Bro. Promotes Society Goods at Old Stand
We continue at the same location after twenty two years in business. The firm asks for public patronage and offers awnings tents flags and all kinds of society goods and decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fuhrman & Bro
Horsford Acid Phosphate Benefits
It preserves and renews vitality strengthens the nerves and stimulates the stomach to healthy action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsford
Crystal Laundry Work Ad Sells Smiles and Quality
An ad praises Crystal laundry work highlighting consistent smiles from workers and customer satisfaction. The copy emphasizes reliability and a pleasant service experience.
Miss Carolyne Dorsey Elocution Teacher at Wyoming Ave
Elocution and oratory teacher Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey lists 107 Wyoming Avenue as her address. The note records her profession and location in a local directory snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyne V. Dorsey
Wyoming Avenue
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Prompt
An old advertisement claims Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. It offers a 25 cent refund from all druggists if the remedy fails.
Foley Mary dies at home with funeral at G John’s Church
Mary Foley wife of William Foley died Friday at 195 Bicone Avenue. Funeral services at G John’s Church South Side with interment in Hyde Catholic Cemetery. In Durmore Jacob Jenkins aged yearn died July 2 2007 at his home. funeral services to be held at Denmore cemetery.
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Poley
Mary
William Foley
Bicone Avenue
G. John's Church
South Side
Hyde Catholic
Jenkins
Sh Beranton
Jacob Jenkins
Durmore
Ofelock
Denmore Cemetery
Agonizing Hydrophobia Death of Lemecotts Boy
Four members of the Coles family, bitten by a young hound last March, endured hydrophobia in a tragic sequence. Jesse Coles, 14, died at 11 last night after hours of agony as doctors fought to ease his suffering and prevent further infections.
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Coles
Tim
Jesse Coles
Mra. W. H. Coles
Lemecctts Street
Young Cole
Josee
Iner
Unparalleled Wild West Display Promises Global Riders
An upcoming Wild West show features real Native Americans and scouts, alongside international rough riders from Argentina Corsacks Russia Bedouin Arabs and Mexican vaquero. Buffalo Gill leads a striking Anglo-Saxon cast as troops from Germany Russia Britain and the United States showcase horse riding and martial feats. The event culminates with the congress of rough riders and a grand alliance display. The great aggregation appears Friday of next week.
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Buffalo Gill
Congress of Rough Riders of the World
Argentina Republic
Desert
Africa
Mexico
Germany
Russia
England
Artory
United States
Four To Take Final Vows At Carbondale Convent
Four young women will profess vows at the Immaculate Heart Convent in Carbondale this morning at 6 30 receiving the gold ring and black veil. The four are Sister Mary Andrew Sister Bonaventure Sister Mary Patrick and Sister Mary of the Presentation. Rt Rev Bishop O Hara will officiate.
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Archbald
Mary of the Presentation
Mauch Chunk
Mary Patrick
AnnaweeToRough
Scranton
Mary McNut Olyphant
O'Boyle
Freas
Mary Buckley
Bunquehanna
Bishop O'Hara
Receptionattended by Rev Loftus and diocesan priests
A reception will be held with the presence of Rev. M. EF. Loftus and several priests of the diocese assisting.
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M. EF. Loftus
Disreputables From Carbondale Committed to Jail
A Carbondale report says Noble Dean Nelle Davin Lulu Scott Idan M Cooney L Beott and James Arnold were jailed yesterday. Women given 30 days for disorderly house. men same term with a further trial for conducting the place. Hearing before Alderman Weal. Sroit claims paternity of Nellie Dean Lulu Beott Ida M Cooney.
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Carbondale
Noble Dean
Nelle Davin
Lulu Scott
Idan M. Cooney
L. Beott
James Arnold
Alderman Weal
Sroit
Nellie Dean
Lulu Beott
Ida M. Cooney
Rev Dr Frederick Evans Dies in Wales at 55
Washington dispatch reports the death abroad of Rev Dr Frederick Evans a Welsh Baptist leader aged about 55 and father of the Vice President Hobart’s private secretary. He served churches in New York Philadelphia Milwaukee and other cities before illness forced retirement. Survived by wife children and a sister his health declined after a trip to Wales.
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Washington
Wales
Frederick Evans
Hobart
Lilandyvie
Carmarthenshire
South Wales
First
South Main Avenue
New York City
Franklin, Pa
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Evans
Milwauke
Wis
Paterson
N. J
John Evans
Westerly
Ireland
Benjamin Hughes
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Tribune
Seven-County Veterans to Hold Eighteenth Reunion in Honesdale
Veterans from seven counties plan their eighteenth annual reunion at Honesdale in July. Salutes will be fired July 29 from Irving's Cliff and July 30 morning. A gun squad led by Captain James Hampost, Comrade Parrish, will fire three salutes. A parade features Major George A. Whitney and a march order with local posts, bands, and town officials.
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Honesdale
Irving
James Hampost
Parrish
Reverend Chanath Accused of Larceny by Bailee
Rev Nicephor Chanath of St. Marys Greek Catholic church faces a larceny by bailee charge after parishioner George Paidick obtained a warrant from Alderman Millar. Paidick alleges a $200 loan two years ago and says collection efforts have repeatedly failed despite set days for seizure.
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Nicephor Chanath
St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church
George Paidick
Paidick
Millar
Byers
Chanath
Fitting Enitaph by The Joker Ved Attributed to Tribune
Fragmentary item notes a humorous epitaph on a tomb with the phrase witt itt and credits Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. Details incomplete but references a jocular tribute and a newspaper context.
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Itt -Cincinnat Conchercial Tribune
Four Boys Find Drowned Boy At Roaring Brook Dam
A 10 year old, Dennis Crane, was found dead in the Roaring Brook dam by four local boys while swimming on the South Side. The arm was wedged between logs at the falls, and Coroner Longstreet prepared a jury as officials investigated the drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Crane
Longstreet
Roaring Brook
Kate Crane
Washington Avenue
Patrick Ruddy
Owen Malia
James Galligher
James Jones
Ruddy
Crane
Williams
St. Patrick's Orphanage
Cusick
L. B. Duhigg
J. W. Brown
Bernard Thies
D. T. Boland
Daniel Gelbert
Patrick Cusick
Good and Bad Plumbing Displays At City Hall
Builders are urged to visit City Hall Building Inspector Nelson’s office to view model plumbing drawings. The display includes sketches labeled as Criminal Job and Quite Common and How it Ought to Be as part of the city’s plumbing code outreach.
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Building T
Nelson
Nelgon
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