Fifth Annual Meeting of Pennsylvania Bar Association Held in Wilkes-Barre
The Pennsylvania Bar Association meets July 6 and 7 at Hotel Sterling Wilkes-Barre with William A. Wilcox Scranton as committee chair Everett Warren Scranton leads membership committee Stanley Woodward Luzerne county judge serves as president James Yorrey Scranton chairs Constitutional Prohibition on Special Legislation committee James T. Mitchell of the Supreme Court to speak on Fidelity to Court and Client In Criminal Cases William P. Hornblower of New York to discuss Some Legal Problems of the Twentieth Century A banquet on July 7 at Hotel Sterling presided over by Stanley Woodward expected to be a highlight of the convention Applications for membership available from Wilcox or Warren
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
Hotel Sterling
Wilkes-Barre
William A. Wilcox
Scranton
Stanley Woodward
Luzerne County
Everett Warren
James H. Yorrey
James T. Mitchell
Supreme Court
William P. Hornblower
New York City
Hornblower
Cleveland
David B. All
Wilcox
Warren
Fell Township Election Contest Reveals Eight Bad Votes
An examination of sixty two witnesses in Fell township contest found eight bad votes. Names include John J White Albert Thompson David Harrison James Curley John Quinn Steve Overly William Vivans and others with issues of naturalization tax status or qualification.
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Fell Township
John J. White
Albert Thompson
David Harrison
James Curley
John Quinn
Steve Overly
William Vivans Pais
Perfect Wedding Invitations In Scranton by Prendergrast and Gospel
Prendergrast and Gospel offer wedding invitations and announcements with quick availability. Visit 207 Washington Avenue Scranton PA for prices and samples.
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Prendergrast & Gospel
Washington Avenue
Scranton
Union Made Clothing Sold By Richards Wirth & Lewis
Retailer advertises union labeled clothing with no higher price than nonunion items. Slogan claims goods carry the union label and lists Richards Wirth and Lewis at 26 Luchkewonna Avenue.
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Union
Richards, Wirth & Lewis
Luchkewonna Avenue
United Garment Workers’ Union of America
Richards, Wirth & Low's
Lackawanna Avenues
Boyle Macklin’s Offers Light Weight Skeleton Sets at Low Prices
The ad notes Boyle & Macklin’s on Lackawanna Avenue selling light weight skeleton serves. It promotes a 1 cent Popular Punch Cigar and a 60 cent bottle of Greenees Syrup of Tar with a refund guarantee if it fails to cure coughs or colds, signed by local names.
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Boyle & Macklin’'s
Lackawanna Avenue
J. G. Bone
Carpenters' Strike Relations See Mixed Progress and Meetings
The strike situation shows no major change with yesterday’s talks by interested parties. Some master contractors granted demands with several workers returning, while others refused formal agreement. nonunion workers arrival remains unreported. Union meetings across bricklayers tinsmiths plasterers and carpenters indicate growing solidarity and potential broadened action next week.
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Carpenters
Builders’ Exchange
Vixi J. J. Howley
T. F. Leonard
Union of Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers
Co. BE
Battin
Firemen's Fair Closes At Armory With Cake Walk
The firemen's fair ends tonight at the armory featuring a cake walk and other activities. Patrons plan to attend as organizers wrap up the fundraiser.
County fire company event notes and cake walk
Attendance of defecations from the county fire companies is recorded. Twelve colored couples have been encouraged for the cake walk.
Veterans call for removal of pensions commissioner in GAR meeting
At a Scranton Pennsylvania meeting of Esra Griffin post 144 Grand Army of the Republic resolutions adopted condemn the present pension commissioner. They instruct post delegates to vote for the encampment of Pennsylvania to demand his removal and to send copies to President McKinley and department commanders.
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Esra Griffin
Grand Army of the Republic
Hara
Griffin
Department of Pennsylvania
Scranton
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Tragic Trolley Collision Claims Young Victim
John Mead aged 5 of West Avoca was struck and killed by a trolley car on the Scranton and Pittston line near No Viewiteh on the Avoca dividing line between Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. He worked as a watchman at Hillside Coal and Iron’s new shaft below Avoca and was en route home for supper when killed. Walter Roat motorman and John Gibbie conductor were on board.
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John Mead
West Avoca
Scranton and
Pittston
Avoca
No. Viewiteh
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Hillside Coal and Tron Company
Avica
Walter Roat
John Gibbie
Special Session Called for Asphalt Repair Ordinance
Chairman Keller of the common council calls a special session for Monday night to transact general business and pass the asphalt repair appropriation ordinance. A council census shows fifteen votes in favor of passage over the mayor's veto.
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Keller
Common Council
Velu
Scrantonians to Assist in Cheater Military Academy Inspection
Brigadier General J. P. Goin selects Major W. S. Millar and Captain D. B. Atherton to accompany him in conducting the inspection at the Cheater Military Academy next Friday. Atherton's son attends the academy, adding a personal connection to the visit.
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J. P. 8. Goin
Cheater Military Academy
W. 8S. Millar
D. B. Atherton
Atherton
Commencement at Harford for Soldiers' Orphan School
Veterans and the public are invited to attend the commencement exercises at the Soldiers' Orphan school in Harford on Monday. A Delaware, Lackawanna and Western train departs from the station at 9 in the morning and returns at a later time. The event promises a rare treat and interesting program for attendees.
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Soldiers’ Orphan School
Harford
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station
Conductor John Granacher Fractures Ribs in Car Barn Accident
Conductor John Granacher of Washburn on Drinker car No 5 fractured a rib yesterday morning after stepping on a car fender to adjust the trolley. The broken chains released the fender, hurled him into the pit about six feet.
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John Granacher
Washburn
Alderman L. S. Roberta Resigns Citing Ill Health
The Sec ond ward Alderman L. S. Roberta resigns with ill health given as the reason. Reportedly, Oto P. Myers is to succeed him as Alderman Roberts' successor.
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L. S. Roberta
Wl-health
Oto PD
Local Market Prices For Produce And Groceries
Jersey Peas Extra Fancy fifty cents a peck five hundred quarts Berries seven to ten cents Finest Creamery Butter received daily three and five pound boxes twenty two cents per pound Full grass flavor yellow as gold gilt edge Al Dressed Turkeys and Chickens fifteen cents worth thirty cents Potted Ham ten cents Fruit Syrups twenty five cents a bottle Ginger Ale finest ten cents a bottle one dollar a dozen
Scranton narrowly loses state convention bid
Scranton faced a near miss as the State Firemen's Association debated hosting the convention amid council支 funding slights and the dismissal of Chief Hickey. Scranton backed the event with cautious campaigning, while opponents cited perceived slights to the state body and its leaders.
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Moir
Hickey
State Association
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertises Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a cure all for teething pains wind colic and diarrhea claiming it soothes the child shortens gums and calms discomfort. The copy urges buyers to insist on the brand and warns against other kinds priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Elks Victory in Wilkes-Barre Bowling Series Opener
The West End Wheelmen of Wilkes-Barre and the Rik Bowling Club opened a six game set at Elke alleys last night in warm, light scoring conditions. Wharton led with 187 for the high total, Wharton also had the top average at 16. Dr Hull of the West End Wheelmen posted the highest individual score with 10. Ended with West End holding the fat average at 184. Next game slated for Tunkers-Barre.
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West End Wheelmen
Wilkes- Barre
Rik Bowling Club
Elke
Wharton
Elka
Dr. Hull
Dr. End
Witker-Barre
Wallace Circus Crowd overflows as seats prove inadequate
The Wallace Circus faced chaos after selling 8500 tickets for a tent with 6500 capacity. Spectators crowded the race track and rings as organizers failed to control the mob, leaving many with limited views and discomfort. An afternoon show drew a better crowd, and unrelated ads mention Champlain’s Pain Palm and local retailers.
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Wallace Circus
American Lady Corset Coupon Offer
A coupon space invites readers to redeem cash value on purchases of American Lady Corsets from June 1 to June 16. The ad claims the Corsets are “a little better than the best” and emphasizes the coupon as a money saving incentive.
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Adams Avenue
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South Main Avenue
EELEY
Edison Ave
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Fay
United States
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Warman
State Bar Association
Fell
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Farr
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David Evang
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Canfield
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Bricklayers’ Union
Luthers’ Union
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Wilions
Car- Penters’ Union
Fuller's Hall
Plumbers’ Union
Spruce Street
O'Clock
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Workingmen's Hall
Booth Scranton
Stone Cutters’ Union
Cossesse’s Hall
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Ohio
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Reading
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Huntington
P. J. Hickey
Abe Lacy
Philadelphia
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Norristown
George Nallinger
I. A. Hahne
Lock Haven
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Leyshon Thomas
Topic
Seckelman
Bethlehem
Firemen's Relief Association
A. L. Reichenbach
Slinghart
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D. J. Newman
Emil Horn
Natlinger
Ripple
Wunder
Tribune
ELKS
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Rece
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Rewond
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Pike City
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Schank
Spencer
Ene
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Spruce St
Dfejnirg
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Elmhurst
W. H.H. Bull
Clarke Bros
the Traders National Bank
Europe
Phillips
Justin
Felton
Iio
Penn Ave
Hateay As
Bell & Skinner
Jermyn Huilding
Matthews Bros
Hand & Payne
Tad
Paris
Washington Ave
Midseason Bargain Sala
Legion
Ahd Nolet
Hewi Sritees Ee Bini
Wyoming Ave
Weichel
Wyoming Avenue
Nalchey UL and Manufacturing
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