Accidentally Shot Himself at Green Grove
James Brennan twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs Will Brennan Green Grove was seriously wounded Thursday afternoon while playing near the dam on the Clark farm. A loaded gun was picked up by another boy and Brennan stepped forward to inspect it when his hand slipped and the trigger fired piercing his right lung. Playmates summoned Arthur Clark who carried him to the Clark residence and a doctor later pronounced the wound serious before moving him home.
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James Brennan
Green Grove
James
Will Brennan
Young Brennan
Clark Farm
Brennan
Arthur Clark
Ind
Clark
Crans
Olyphant
Fresh Air Children Return From Carbondale Trip
M. E. Remsen of Brooklyn and twenty three children, two weeks in Carbondale and nearby towns, returned to New York by the Lackawanna. They were cared for by Max Lathrope and N. F. Stephens. Forty five more children are now cared for around Wilkes Barre and Kingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Remsen
Brooklyn
N. Y
Carbondale
Clifford
South Canaan
New York Tribune
French Air Fund
New York
Lackawanna
Max Lathrope
N. F. Stephens
Wilkes-Barre
Kingston
Two Men Held on Burglary and Threats Charges in Caffrey Case
Owen Hughes and Patrick McDonald were arrested on warrants issued by Alderman Millar after being alleged to be in the Raymond alley house with Anthony Caroso during the shooting of James Caffrey last week. They appeared before the Alderman and were held in 400 bail each. Warrants for other suspects have been sworn out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Hughes
Patrick McDonald
Raymond Alley
Anthony Caroso
James Caffrey
Millar
Curoso
Primary Voters Call for Boranton Ward Vice Councilman
Republican voters in Boranton Pa Eighth ward face a primary on August 2 1900 to fill the vacancy from Frederick W Zigleman s resignation. Polling runs 4 to 7 pm at First and Second districts with Crawford county system. Candidates must register by August 1 1900 and pay assessment with Frederick Durr chairman and Harry Poust secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boranton
Frederick W. Zigleman
Crawford County
Frederick Durr
Steam Heating and Plumbing Ad
P F and M T Howley advertises steam heating and plumbing services at 231 Wyoming Ave Amoke the ocono Clear. Reliable work and prompt service highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
City council funds short delay fire and lighting upgrades
Deputy Controller Hartley says the Judgments and Incidentals appropriation of 12800 dollars lacks enough money to cover ordinances from Thursday's meeting. Proposals include 125 for a Fifth ward fire alarm box 30 for a new permanent man for Centurys and ten additional electric lights citywide. If parsed warrants may be delayed while a council member notes nearly half of the appropriation has already been spent on judgments and incidentals.
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Common Council
Hartley
Tribune
Mesars
Galvin
Godshalt
Menaures
Pickpockets Arrested by D L & W Chief Detective
Chief Detective O Keefe of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company nabbed four men in a station search following multiple theft complaints. The suspects John Mullin, Joe Trainor, Jim Dunlap, and Jim Hrophy were linked to a Binghamton robbery of 110 dollars from two Philadelphia women. The quartet were taken to Broome County jail in Binghamton for detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Keefe
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Binghamton
Lackawanna
Broome County
City Budget Crisis Delays July Salaries for All Staff
City hall workers face unpaid wages as the treasury lacks funds to cover July salaries. The general account is $4,000 overdrawn and the controller will not countersign any warrants until funds are available. No money is expected for several weeks, affecting every city employee from scrub women to the mayor.
Appointed Inspector for Soldiers and Sailors Monument
County commissioners named A. B. Stevens as Inspector of the monument work with a salary of 100 dollars per month. Stevens was recommended by the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial association executive committee and has led efforts to secure the monument and oversee initial construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Stevens
Stevens
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Association
Conservatory Piano Courses Offer Beginning This September
A model piano course for beginners and others runs a year starting in September. Tuition is thirty dollars for beginners and forty five dollars for others. Two hour weekly lessons. A three dollar reduction applies to registrants before August 1. Piano faculty includes J Alfred Pennington and Miss M A French. Conservatory office hours are 9 30 to 12.
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J. Alfred Pennington
Choston
Paris
Berlin
M. A. French
Faelton Planoforte
Boston
Conservatory
Paris Exposition souvenir offers illustrated view of fair
An appealing notice promotes a Paris Exposition View Company souvenir from New York. It claims the item is beautiful valuable descriptive and increases in stay-at-home readers as well as visitors can gain a comprehensive idea of the fair while visitors will cherish its views as remembrances of their tour.
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Paria
Property and liquor license notice on Boulevard parcels
Opposite club house on Boulevard for 200 and up. Now is the time to buy before prices rise as this is the first. Algo on Boulevard above the park five late on Washington Avenue. Deed will be drawn new liquor can be sold on lots on Boulevard Taquire Dr G E Hill and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulevard
Washington Avenue
Taquire
Dr. G. E. Hill & Son
Griffin Art Co Advertises Colored Miniature Prize
The Griffin Art Co. promotes a gold framed Colored Miniature displayed in their window with no competition and offers one with each dozen Platinettes for 1.00.
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The
Griffin Art Co
Weller Act Declared Illegal by Superior Court
The Weller act of 1897 aimed at discharging workers for union affiliation was ruled unconstitutional by the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Judge Rice led the decision, holding the act targets corporations only, blocks trade, and violates the constitution by restricting employment relations across business forms.
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Weller
Pennsylvania
Rice
Philadelphia
Thureda
Commonwealth
George Clark
Lackawanna County
Clark
John F. Scragg
Charica J. Tdaniell
Gunster
Harrishire
Reading Railroad
McCullen
Rivesaye
Fruit Talk Offers Gem Watermelons and Sweet Peaches
Fruit Talk advertises genuine gem variety can taloupes and unmatched watermelons. Peaches are large sweet and juicy for table use. Shoppers are invited to inspect stock and prove claims.
Scranton Board of Trade Seeks New Industry Sites
Secretary Atherton of the Scranton Board of Trade reports 1000 letters sent to New York and Brooklyn manufacturers inviting location incentives. A prospective foundry and machine shop could employ about 100 men and occupy land near two rain rows. A city donor offers a desirable site, aiding negotiations with promising prospects.
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Atherton
Board of Trade
New York
Brooklyn
Board of Trade Rooms
Scranton Board of Trade
Scranton
Boards of Trade
Tribune
Cresco Summer Home Receives Week of Donations
Donations pour in for the Cresco Summer Home. Samuel Hines, treasurer, 148 Wyooming avenue, gratefully receives funds and goods. The home houses women and children and praises the management of Mrs Wheedon.%
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresco
Mies Simei
Ajao John Benore
Kate Tripp
Wheedon
Samuel Hines
Wyooming Avenue
Delaware and Hudson strike halts Scranton coal runs
Legeeit's Creek Marvine and Dickson collieries idle due to runners and drivers strike while Von Storch shaft reports about eighty cars raised. Union claims miners and laborers did hauling at the elope. company says no new men hired and wages match nearby operators. Superintendent Rowe says no grant of demand and will await developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legeeit's Creek
Marvine and Dickson
Delaware and Hudson Company
Scranton
von Storch
C. C. Rowe
Tribune
Scranton Enacts Speakeasy Suppression Ordinance
The city press reports Scranton has enacted a law to suppress unlicensed saloons with fines from ten to one hundred dollars and up to thirty days in jail. Mayor Moir plans to consult city officials before enforcement while the Men’s Union vows arrests once the ordinance takes effect.
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Attorney Beers
Men's Union
Scranton
Evi
Sianton
Lackawanna County
Anid
Tribune
Moir
Wne
Miyor
Fred C. Beers
Train wreck injures Brikeman Metager near Pequest
A train split on a curve near Pequest causing the forward section to pull away and the second section to crash into it. Brikeman George Metager of Henryville was thrown from a car on the second section and injured. his injuries are not serious. Conductor F Hallet was in charge and wrecking crews cleared the line after a delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
George Metager
Henryville
Norial
F. Hallet
Pequest
Metager
Beocham Pills and The Griffin Art Co Offer
An advertisement touts Beocham Pills as a cure for drowsiness while promoting The Griffin Art Co and a colored miniature in a gold frame. It claims the item is the greatest offer ever made by any studio and mentions no stairs to climb and a cigar named Pocono.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Griffin Art Co
Fifteen Cars Derailed in Henryville Wreck Injures Brakeman
An early morning Lackawanna railroad wreck near Pequest cut at Ox near Henryville left fifteen cars derailed and damaged. Brakeman George Metger was injured in the incident as crews responded to the scene.
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George Metger
Henryville
Lackawanna Railroad
Pequest Cut
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Hakkowans
Scone
Wasenock
Washington Ave
Ats
R. DO
Wright
Lewis, Ruddy, Davies & Murphy
Lackawanna Avenue
DR. Taylor
Wyoming Avenue
Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna “the
Taundry
Penn Avenua
A. A Warman
Fresh Air Children
Owen Hughes and
Ghrth
Harry 8. Poust
Vigilance Committee
Kemp’s
Weiler
Superior Court
Patrick G. Moran
Pennsylvania Legislative Labor League
Sild Kile
League
Supreme Court
Moran
Nettleton
Caryl
F. E. Nettleton
J. D. Caryl
E. G
Coursen
Beocham
Iran
Eadh Tue
National
BANK
Euranius
United States Depository
John To Porter
Prat
Wat
Ron
F.og. Phillip
Cashler
Bpruce St
the Shah
Sena
Hoyal Kazaks
Dakiatous
S. Y. Hosanna
City Mall
Mason & Hamlin
Franklin Institute
L. B. Powell & Co
Douglas
Handley’s
Spruce Street
the Square
Lackawanna Ave
Conrad
Than Ie
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
Wear
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and
Wilken Barre Ma
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Dora
Edward Reyer
Spruce St
Opp Court House
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Office-Dime Bank Building
Warehouse
Green Ridge
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