Hastings Declares Candidacy for State Convention Delegate
Governor Hastings announced he will run as a delegate to the next state convention from Center county and seek the permanent chairman post. He backs Gilkeson for re election as state committee chairman and frames the contest as a political battle tied to recent legislative apportionment. Senator Quay, confined by a foot injury, plans a broader campaign with allied leaders to challenge Hastings and Gilkeson.
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Harrisburg
Hastings
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Tribune
Center County
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Quay County
Smith
Lancaster
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theLochiel
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United States
Washington
Jack Robinson
Line Media
Jack” Robinson
Robinson
B. F. Gilkeson
Hobinkon
Mine Incident and Deaths Reported Across Counties
Runaway mine cats at Wilkes-Barre led to the death of lifelen Robert Richards and Sunstroke killed Bamuel Ernat a Mt Bethel farmer in Northampton county. Patrick Moroney fell into an abandoned mine hole at Wilkes Barre his body not yet recovered. Several youths in Molineville nabbed over trolley car wreck plot. Rev Dr Lymin Abbott preached at Hill school Pottstown. Carnegie Steel in Homestead has ordered 97000 tons of steel beams for New York Elevated railroad.
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Wilkes-Barre
Robert Richards
Bamuel Ernat
Mt. Bethel
Northampton County
Molineville
Patrick Moroney
Lymin Abbott
Brooklyn
Hill School
Pottstown
Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead
New York
Lawless Gretna Lynching and Rioting Shock New Orleans
A mob in Gretna Jefferson Parish attacks a Black woman Frances Woodren escapes to New Orleans as a house is burned and looted. A second lynching occurs near midnight and three more suspects are detained as fear grips locals. An unrelated court case mentions damages against the Reading Railroad and a failed engagement.
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New Orleans
Gretna
Jefferson Parish
Avaremit
Cltvens
Frances Woodeen
Woodren
Dana Libel Case Ruling Bars Washington Trial
Judge Brown in New York decides Frank St Noyes libel suit against Charles A Dana will not send Dana to Washington for trial. Arguments centered on press freedom and constitutional rights, with Dana’s lawyers opposing removal and others urging a national precedent to protect the press. The prior related petition was discharged by Justice Blatchford in a similar case.
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New York
Frank St. Noyes
Washington Blar
Charles A. Dana
Brown
United States District Court
Mr. Dana
F. Noyes
Maryland
Noyes
Sun
Supreme Court of the Diatricot of
United States Cour
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Gaid
Messrs. Root
Bartlett
Foot
Congress
Moot
United States
Boss Sheppard
Justice Blatchford
Homes for Consumptives in a Southern Pines Plan
A Boston millionaire named Turfis has bought 5,000 acres seven miles from Southern Pines to house indigent consumptives. The project will develop about 600 cottages and offer light employment, creating a retreat for northern patients unable to afford living costs.
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Boston
Southern Pines
N. C
Turfis
Rhoades Awarded $20,000 Against Railroad Company
Philadelphia judge orders judgment for 20000 in favor of Samuel D. Rhoades against the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad company. Rhoades, a United States Express messenger, injured in October 1902, had his engagement and marriage broken by the incident.
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Rose Glen
West Manayunk
Rhoades
Pennypacker
Reading Railroad
Philadelphia
Common Pleas
Samuel D. Rhoades
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
United States Express Company
Salisbury Premier as New Tory Cabinet Looms
London reports confirm the Marquis of Salisbury will form a new cabinet after the Thorneycroft ministry resignation. He meets with A J Balfour Duke of Devonshire and Joseph Chamberlain before Windsor, with Devonshire to be foreign secretary and Chamberlain to head war. Goschen eyed for first lord of the treasury.
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London
Marquis of Salisbury
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Duke of Devonshire
House of Lords
Joseph Chamberlain
Windsor
Thorebory
Marquis of Saliebury
Council of Ministers
Holfourne
Treasury
Chamberlain
George J. Goschen
Exchequer
Admiralty
Lord Lansdowne
Henry James
Leonard Courtney
Delegation Urges Garb Bill Veto Hint from Governor
A Junior Order delegation from Pennsylvania visiting Governor Hastings urged approval of the religious garb bill. Members from Thummelstown Mauch Chunk Middletown Mount Carmel and Washington toured the executive department and warned of fear that a veto might follow. Hastings gave no decision promising serious consideration after noting broad support and memorials backing the measure.
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Harrisburg
Order of United American Mechanics
Executive Department
Bd. Welle Buser
Thummelstown
W. R R. Stroch
Mauch Chunk
Charles N. Raymond
Middletown
Thomas Sanger
Mount Carmel
The
True American
J. A. Cummingham
Washington
Omaha
Pennsylvania
Gard Hill
First Presbyterian Sunday School Excursion to Farview
Nearly fifteen hundred people joined the First Presbyterian Sunday School trip to Farview. The school covered all expenses with refreshments and rides from the park to Honesdale and back. Musicians entertained at the grounds and the group returned to the city at seven o'clock, pleased with the day.
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Farview
First Presbyterian
Sholara
Oheir
Honesdale
Aswell Suit Appealed Over City Property Damage
City Solicitor Torrey filed notice that the appeal of Mrs. Fannie Aswell against the city is on the supreme court docket for February. She sued for damages from Tenth Street grading and won 750 dollars as witnesses testified the work increased property value. Judge Mayer denied a new trial and certiorari was pursued to a higher tribunal.
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Torrey
Fannie Aswell
Supeeme
Adwell
Mayer
Lock Inven
Tragedy on the D L & W Railroad Ends in Amputation
Patrick McDonald of Cedar Avenue, 23, was struck by an engine near Jefferson Avenue and Ridge Row in Scranton last night around 10. His left hand was crushed and scalp wounds suffered. At Lackawanna Hospital the hand was amputated. McDonald, a painter, was unmarried. County Republicans plan a meeting next Saturday to set a date for the county convention.
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Patrick McDonald
Cedar Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Jefferson Avenue
Ridge Row
Lackawanna Hospital
McDonald
Governor Signs and Vetoes Bills in Harrisburg Session
Governor signed several bills, including Fire Marshal office creation and intermediate court of appeal, and a bill aiding foreign publishers to hold real estate. Vetoes included repeal of a road pathmaster act and a detective licensing bill. Finn criticized electric light costs and urged gas use. resolution favors gas over electricity.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Intermediate Court of Appeal
Supreme Court
O'Malley
Borourha
Finn
Leat and Power Company
Elity
Visit to Sacred Shrines of Protestantism Discussed by Rev Eckman
At the Scranton Methodist Ministers association meeting in Elm Park church Rev J G Eckman spoke on A Visit to the Sacred Shrines of Protestantism. He described a European trip visiting Hus grave Luther monument at Wittenberg and Ridley Cranmer memorials.
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J. G. Fekman
Scranton
Lake Constance
Martin Luther
Wooms
Oxford
Bnnhand
Tiugh Lavtimer Ridley
Cranmer
Mary
Wilkes-Barre
Hanover Park
New Officers Elected as Summer Baptist Conference Ends
The Baptist conference held its final meeting of the term with Rev Warren Partridge addressing socialism in historical context. Rev W C Watkins presided. officers elected earlier include Rev T Z Collins as president Rev Douglass as vice president and Rev Tia as secretary. A September banquet will inaugurate the conference.
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Warren Partridge
Baptist Conference
Douglass
Tia
Two Deaths From Scarlet Fever Hit Local Family
In a week the Horna family suffers two fatalities from scarlet fever. David Horan, 12, died yesterday morning. his one-year-old sister died a week earlier. Four other children remain ill, one in critical condition. The boy's funeral was held yesterday afternoon with private interment.
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David
Gan
Michael W. Horan
Gapouse Avenue
Auditing Committee Meeting Yields Routine Action
The council auditing committee held a routine session tonight approving bills after review. Only a brief interlude occurred when Wade commented on the payment of Mestria Liebe Milt, with no other changes or notable motions reported.
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Wade
Peckville Couple Wed in Afternoon Nupial
Alderman W. and Millar officiated for Thomas J. Mathews and Mise Allee Farr of Peckville quoted as wed yesterday afternoon. The couple exchanged vows at Hymen's shrine and left on the afternoon train for their honeymoon amid modest proceedings.
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Peckville
W. &. Millar
Thomas J. Mathews
Mise Allee Farr
Hymen
Thomas
Jordan
Abdorman
Farr
Population figures from Taylors Scranton Dunmore directory
The Taylors Directory of Scranton and Dunmore begins distribution today. It reports Scranton’s population around 123,120, a rise over five years, with 35,520 names in 539 pages and a claimed 2 to 1 directory population ratio.
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Taylors
Scranton
Dunmore
Fevrea
Dunmere
Dunnmere
Piston 85 Social Held at Residence of W W Lathrope
The Grace Church Christian Endeavor society of Grace church hosted a Piston 85 social at W W Lathrope's residence on Money avenue. Miss Elle Brown sang a polo and Miss May Damster played a piano solo. Mr Lathrop presented a paper on Boston. A large gathering of local residents attended with numerous listed guests and a well decorated house and yard.
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W.W. Lathrope
Member Avenue
Christian Endeavor Society of the Grace Church
WLW
Lathrope
Money Avenue
Elle Brown
May Damster
Lathrop
Boston
Amon
Scott
Brown
Mise Ripple
Mise Gritin
Aturpe
Fred Smith
Miss Baker
Miss Doster
Laur Waugh
Misa Rank
Murray
Hum
Lawson
McCuller
Hatch
It. Kusehwa
Hees
E. Freres
Mr. Davis
Hamlin
M. D. Lathrop
W. T. Hackett
Mr. Flu
Bleckton
Grives
Powell
Death of Samuel B G Coston Founder of Stenography School
Samuel B G Coston died yesterday at age 72 after a six week illness. He founded Coston's School of Stenography and was father to court stenographers H H Coston and W D D Coston. Funeral at 4 PM today at his son W H Coston's home 410 Clay Ave, Rev Dr Pearce to officiate. Remains to Honeedale at 9:25 AM Wednesday. funeral private.
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Samuel BG. Coston
Hyineas
Cerrieela
Coston
School of Stenography
H. H
W. DD. Coston
WW. H. Coston
Clay Avenue
Pearce
Honeedale
Fall from bridge blamed on accident says Amos Shipenski
Amos Shipenski of Thadgetown fell from the Delaware and Hudson bridge on South Washington avenue at noon. He sustained a deep forehead gash and denied any intent to self harm, claiming intoxication after three days of drinking. He was taken to the police station for evaluation.
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Amos Shipenski
Thadgetown
Delaware and Hadson
Washington Avenue
Tlearing
Child Seriously Injured at Minooka Ball Game
A boy at Burke's ball field fell to the ground after a James Boys fielder stepped on him while spectators watched a Minooka versus James Boys game. The child was injured badly and reported in precarious condition. News notes announce state judicial appointments including Senator W McKnight Willancon as president judge of the New Plantingdon-Aislin district and Taylor as additional law judge for Washington county.
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Thomas Lydon
Main Street
Minooka
Burke's Ball Field
James Boys
James Royan Ronnig
Jine Yee
W. MckKnight Willancon
Huntingdon
Weather forecast for Pennsylvanias and New York regions
Weather report predicts warmer conditions across the central states with a warm wave, light south to southeasterly winds. Nocturnal thunderstorm chances rise midweek, with likely lingering unsettled weather into Thursday as a regional warm spell continues.
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Werald
New York
Herald
Finde y's Great Silk Sale Special Attractions
A week of silk department bargains features Cheney Grow high data printed china and cashmere silk goods. New stock includes dark grounds satin striped cashmere and Japanese silk pieces with prices from 25 to 49 cents. 50 pieces of swivel silks offered at 10 and 12 cents at 512 Lackawanna Avenue.
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Cheney Grow
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