Bribery Cases Postponed as Court Grants Continuance
In a Scranton court, Judge Edwards allowed the Commonwealth to continue bribery and conspiracy cases against Maloney, Fellows, Clack, and others due to defense objections and the absence of key prosecutors. The Knapp and Ames matters faced quashing motions, with mixed rulings and further handling postponed to October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Commonwealth
Dr. Knapp
Palmoth
Jones
Maroney
HH. T. Fellows
Martin Clack
Thomas
Mer. Jones
Dunmore Societies Seek Injunction Against Moran
In equity proceedings the Dunmore Society in Equity Court and associated groups seek to prevent Patrick Moran from suing to recover society benefits. Moran allegedly was expelled May 27 2000 for fraud. He first won £45 46 after a Justice of the Peace judgment, appealed by the society, and a second suit and judgment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore Society
Equity
Young Men's Temperance, Literary and Benevolent Society of
Dunmore
Patrick Moran
Moran
Justice of the Peace A. A. Krotzer
Society
The Liver's Duty and Stomach Bitters Claim
The text asserts the liver cleanses blood and produces bile, claims stomach relief and relief from constipation and various ailments, and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for malaria fever and ague with a private revenue stamp on the bottle.
Society seeks injunction to stop weekly benefit suits
A mutual benefit society seeks a preliminary injunction to bar Moran from filing further weekly suit actions and from collecting on judgments under five dollars, arguing limits on appeals and the magistrate’s role. Judge Archbald granted the rule returnable June 1 with attorneys Quin(n) and Hoban representing the society.
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Alvo
McIstrate
Justice of the Peace
Magnstrate
Ska Court
Moran
Archbald
John P. Quinnin
T. J. Hoban
Fell Township sues Vandling Borough over debt share
Suit in equity filed by Attorney John F. Murphy for Fell township against Vandling borough to compel the borough to assume its proportional share of 19800.21 debt lingering since October 17, 180 when Vandling borough was carved from Fell. Affidavits filed by township supervisors Joseph Scheek and John Leager.
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John F. Murphy
Fell Township
Vandling Borough
Vandiingborough
Fell
Joseph Scheek
John Leager
City Assessor Sues Over Alienated Affections in $50,000 Suit
The $50,000 damage suit filed by City Assessor Philip Rinsland against Reichward F L Everhart to recover for the alienated affections of his wife will be tried tomorrow before arbitrators Arbitra tere LP Wedleman John BP Murphy and Russell Dimmileck. Voseburg & Dawson represent the plaintiff and J H Burns the defendant.
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Eo. Ames
Forest City
C. R. Knapp
Leyshon
Mia
Anna E. Ames
John F. Serage
Knapp
Mr. Ames
Remson
Anna
United States
Powertvania
Edwards
Scrumy
Ames
Central City
Luzerne County
Ames Ieainat
de. Knapp
Philip Rinsland
Reichward FL Everhart
Wedleman
John ‘BP. Murphy
Russell Dimmileck
Voseburg & Dawson
J. HW. Burns
Scranton Names in Town Notice Fragments
Fragmentary Scranton list shows names likely residents or locals such as George W. Fatt Edith M Warman Harry Wheeler Edith Lowry Rose Van Bergen Lev D Van Auken and Lillians Brooks. OCR gibberish obscures details and roles.
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George W. Fatt
Scranton
Edith M. Warman
Harry Wheeler
Edith Lowry
Trysop Rose van Bergen
Lev D. van Auken
Rule Denied in Kilusky v Gilboy Case and Divorce Fees Asked
A rule for a new trial was refused in Kilusky v Gilboy and others where a $48 verdict for the plaintiff was returned last week. A rule was granted in Loftus v Loftus to show cause why respondent's counsel fees should not be paid. Patience J Myers of South Abington seeks permission to adopt Florence Pollard's 4 year old daughter. The injunction against dumping refuse along Roaring Brook near No 9 dam in Scranton Gas and Water v Delaware Lackawanna and Western was continued pending further court order.
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Kilusky
Gilboy
Wan Ren Hero
South Abington
Florence Pollard
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Roaring Brook
No. T Dam
Permit Calls for In-Person Visits by Gas and Water Crew
Street Commissioner Thomas ruled that Scranton Gas and Water employees must obtain permits in person for street openings. Previously crews requested permits by telephone while files remained at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Commissioner Sets Pay Settlement Amid Company Dispute
The missioner's office indicates payment will occur at month end while a dispute over per diem benefits prompts the commissioner to enforce a new arrangement that the company resents.
Drivers and Runners Strike at Marvine Colliery
Industrial Jottings report a strike by drivers and runners of the Delaware and Hudson Marvine colliery over wage cuts. May pay showed drivers cut from 1.25 to 1.15 and runners from 1.41 to 1.40 per day. A committee met Superintendent Rose for an adjustment, who offered continued work at reduced wages with a later rise. A union meeting for all workers at Marvine and Langett's Creek mines is planned for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvine
Delaware and Hudson Company
C. ©. Rose
Langett’s Creek
Committee to Decide Tin Plate Project Support Today
The manufacturers' committees of the board of trade meet this afternoon in Secretary Atherton's office to determine whether to continue backing the tin plate project. A pivotal moment is expected as the committee may urge public subscriptions to the proposed capital stock of 200000 dollars, not yet secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Atherton
Del aware Lackawanna and Western Crew Timetable Notice
Notice to train crews listing daily Wildcat Summit and Puller shifts with times and stations. Includes arrivals duties for Gillean Goeeriix Henrett Hallett O Malley Swarts Finnerty Murthy Cawley Magovern Dowlican Fitzpatrick Masten Townsend Hennigan and others. Advises all trainmen to report to superintendent or mailroom to obtain the new timetable effective in one year.
Hosiery and Vests on Sale in Lisle and Gauze Fabrics
Advertisement lists fine ribbed lisle vests in white or ecru with various necks and sleeve options, light weight lisle or silk vests in white pink or blue, plus plain and fancy trims. Also hawks gauze fast black cotton hose and assorted black tan and car dinal hose with white feet and split feet. The best usc values ever shown.
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Usc
Children’s ribbed cotton hose in two styles
Durable ribbed cotton hose for children sizes 6 to 933 feature double soles heels and knees with two rib styles offering exceptional value for everyday wear.
Window sale offers 50c balbriggans per garment
A local retailer advertises a window sale priced at 50 cents per garment for light and medium weight balbriggans. The copy touts the store’s reputation for selling quality underwear and highlights short or long sleeved options.
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Defons
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Oak Street
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Lynott
Oleseheteki
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Washington Avenue
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Julius
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Gallagher
W. W. Ruane
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Starr
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Pred Starr
Charles Kaeestner
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T. F. Nelson
H. &. Pierce
Morris Posner
Adolph Marcus
Penn Avenue
Posner
B. Prank Marshall
T. &. Huffling
Marshall
Scranton Dairy Company
John Mehl
Frank Ricen
Matalin Etieca
Lewis Steinberg
Charles Shummoaki
Peter Bushell
James D. Palmoth
Edward Kelly
Antonio Peteriina
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Pasque Mundo
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Petersling
Capouese Avenue
Kelly
Petertline
Isabel Miller
New Providence
Dr. Pierce
Rinsland
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D., L. & W. Board For Today
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Murthy
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Hood’s
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Mount Pleasant Coal CO
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Scranton’s Shopping Center
Jen
the Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wilke+Harre
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Agency For
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Myer Davidow
Lackawanna Ave
Agency
Goodyear West
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Davidow
Lackawanna Avenue
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Pilsner
W. Winth
Suranton, PA
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Git
Spruce Street
Gundey
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Washington Ave
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Capital
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Henry Belin, Jr
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Laplin
Rand Powder Co
Rapaune Chemical Co
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