Warning to Carpenters to Avoid St Louis After Cyclone
General Secretary Treasurer PF J McGuire issues a circular to local unions advising carpenters nationwide to stay away from St Louis and East St Louis amid the cyclone disaster. The Scranton No 663 meeting read and printed the warning, citing lies about wages and urging members to protect themselves and their families from overcrowded conditions and hard times. A bid to push newspapers also promotes McKinley portraits and Tribune editions as souvenirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. J. McGuire
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
St. Louis
Carpenters
Scranton Union
St Louis
East St. Louis
Met
Ean
Louis
Mrs Conway Found Guilty in Immorality Case at Archbald
Maggie Conway was convicted of enticement for immoral purposes involving Gwennie Thomas and Mamie Finley. Jurors found her guilty on counts four and six while acquitting on others, with Judge Kidwards presiding.
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Maggie Conway
Gwennie Thomas
Mamie Finley
Jones
Conway
W. H. Derby
W. B. Duggan
J. T. Reese
Timothy Jones
Aderman W
Commonwealth
Mrs. Conway
Kidwards
Chwennie Thomas
Mre Conway
Ilyards
Jay
Mrs Catherine Mc Greever Sues Pennsylvnia Coal Co
Mrs Catherine Mc Greever of Dunmore sues Pennsylvania Coal Co for 15000 in a trespass action. Her husband died eight months ago in No 5 shaft allegedly due to negligent clearance of the gob from the rails. The suit cites 1889 mine safety law and marks the first case under the new statute in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine McGreever
Dunmore
Pennsylvania Coal Company
George W. Boyle
Frank E. Boyle
First Campaign Meeting for McKinley Held in Olyphant
About 100 workers and businessmen gathered in Olyphant for the first campaign event supporting William McKinley. The McKinley club organized the effort with precinct workers and aims to enroll every supporter and ensure votes. David W. Brown presided as chair. speakers included Fred. W. Flettz E B Robathan and Charles P. O Malley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. EB. Robathan
Charles P. O'Mallery
David W. Brown
McKinley Club
McKinley
Nineteenth Century Marvel at Frothingham Theater
Koster and Bial’s New York act showcases Edison’s vitascope exhibition “It’s Wonderful” with lifelike moving pictures. The show runs all next week with a high class vaudeville, offering popular prices and nightly performances expected to draw full houses in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koster & Bial
New York
Edison
Frothingham
Oral School Closes For Summer Vacation
The Pennsylvania Oral school ends its term with no pupil exhibits or commence ment exercises. Pupils and teachers depart by noon for a three month break, returning around September 16. Principal Mrs Mary B C Brown notes weekly visits to showcase students' work during term. A separate note promotes Speer NJ Wine Co Superior Brandy as a pure grape distillate claimed superior for medicinal use and sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Mary B.C. Brown
Speer N. J. Wine Co
Poor Board Faces Scrutiny Over Outdoor Relief Abuses
The Scranton poor board uncovers two clear cases of abuse where recipients charged luxuries as essential goods. A Gust of misdeeds includes trimming hats and candy charged to eight dollar monthly aid, and another case notes fancy millinery and shoes. Other towns ship paupers to Scranton with false stories to gain aid, including a Polish man who lost sight in Wyoming and an Baltimore mother with relatives in Old Forge. The board plans investigations and possible return of returning families to their home districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Paine
Luzerne
Paupera
Anthony Rochesky
Wyoming
Lynettt
Rochesky
Old Forge
Terope
Inspector James Harding Dies After Pole Fall Incident
An exclusive Tribune report details the injuries of Inspector James Harding who fell from a pole at Ninth Street and West Lackawanna Avenue. He died at the hospital three hours after the fall. He was a married man survived by his wife and six children. remains sent to 601 Meridian Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harding
Ninth Street
West Lackawanna Avenue
the Tribune
Meridian Street
Flaherty Freed After Three Years For Attempted Assault
Martin Flaherty, a married man from Taylor, was discharged from the Eastern penitentiary yesterday after serving two years and eight months for an attempt to criminally assault. He was called for trial in this court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Flaherty
Eastern Penitentiary
Taylor
Dress Sets Go On Sale After Sudden Shipment
A manufacturer's agent delivered dress sets yesterday after a long face from the caller last week. The low price forced by quality and volume prompted an immediate sale today at the store.
Convicted of Crime Before Wilkes-Barre Judge
On October 18, 1893, before Judge John Lynch of Wilkes-Barre, the defendant was convicted. The sentence imposed was a fine of $500 and three years in the Eastern Penitentiary. An abatement of four months was allowed for good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lynch
Wilkes-Barre
Eastern
Horses Killed at La Plume Crossing as Driver Escapes
A team of horses owned by Attorney Richard H. Holgate was killed at La Plume crossing of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western. His seventeen year old son, who was driving, miraculously escaped death. Also notes on Mrs. Winslow’s Baby Teething Syrup and a separate fatal incident involving Herbert Austin, a Hallstead brakeman, killed in the yard after being struck by an engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Holgate
la Plume Crossing
Delaware, Lackawanna
Herbert Austin
Hallatead
Thomas Walsh
Ask Your Dealer for McGarrah’s Insect Powder
A damaged ad item promotes McGarrah’s Insect Powder with phrases urging to ask your dealer. It references a price point of 26 and 10 cent bones and advises against bulk purchases, signaling a limited or unusual sale pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGarrah
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Lackawanna Avenue
THE
Weston Will CO
Scranton, Olyphant
Carbondale
DR. C. 0. Shumway
Washington Ave
Tribune Building
Cilico
Carien
Ers
Beranton Tribune
William McKinley
Tribune Daily
Horsford
Lotta Smith
Clark
Aten
Archbald
Misa Lotta Smith
Edwards
James A. Clark
Harry Wilson
Annie Evans
Mary Winhards
Hattie Carey
Tyler Connolly
Mies Smith
Miss Smith
Furnes
Constable Clark
Burns
Arthur C. Aten
Newton Center
Frank H. Scott
Scott
Secutt
Scutt
J. G. Smith
Dr. Cooper
Newton
James White
Marvine van Nort
Thomas Marsden
White
van Nort
Marsden
L. Freedman
Schuyler C. Gernon
Joseph Pettis
Michael Shuminskey
Joseph Desmaliick
Michael Dackness
John E. Evans
Martin Miller
John Tierney
Edward Mott
M. J. Mulvey
James Reynolds
Schank & Koehler
Spruce Street
Pennesylvania Coal Co
McKinley Club of
Olyphant
ORAL
Monroe County
Smithfield Township
Margaret Custard
Hillaide
Lackawanna
Hillside
Crouch Bros
Mears Building
Will
Solk Oo
Parison
Flaherty
Rexford’s
Lacka. Ave
China Hall
M’cann, the Hatter
Wyoming Ave
Ladies' “Knox
Stetson Agency
Mercereau & Connell
Clothiers, Tela Furushera
Oliver
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Ava
Kessey Institute
Madison Avenue
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