Local items report injuries and events around Scranton
Hospital superintendents accompany a party of about fifteen. Howard Mink of Danmore injured in a bicycle crash near the Speedway. J W Sharp of Beech street injured by rock fall at Marville mine. Whitlam McTighe to be buried at Minooka cemetery. Writzels Lumber Fire destroys a Philadelphia company plant causing heavy losses. Palestine Senate Knights excursion to Lake Hevy announced. Lake Pocono Ice Company created with 1,000,000 capital in Monroe county. Electric trolley car promoted for a city picnic. Weekly clearings for Scranton Clearing House show strong totals. Richard Kimmacher defends Everhart hotel incident. Land and building sales on Wyoming avenue to new owners. Drury elected treasurer of a DL&W union. Welsh Congregational convention in Nanticoke. ministers to speak. Hardenbergh School closes recital with a notable program. Reisel’s contest prizes awarded to local residents. Newsboys plan annual picnic. preparations underway. Runaway incident caused minor damage. repair costs settled. Frank Skoronit injured by train at Lackawanna crossing. Charleston trip information for teachers planned. alumni banquet set with speeches planned.
Portrait of a Reform Governor and Civil War Veteran
A biographical sketch traces the life of an early New York figure born near East Twentieth Street in 1844. Harvard graduate, reform advocate, and longtime public servant, he served in the assembly, led NYC police reforms, held a civil service role under Cleveland, commanded units in the Spanish American War, and later became New York governor. He also held roles as secretary of the navy and a political nominee for mayor.
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Anti-Saloon League Sunday Draws State Leaders Across Churches
State officials and prominent laymen spoke at multiple city churches as the Anti-Saloon League promotes temperance. Rev H A Tucker of Harrisburg led major talks, with W H Williams arranging events across three venues. Messages urged unison against alcohol, outlining league aims and calling for members to enroll.
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Antivioon League
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D. D
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Jackson Street
Mr. Williams
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Susquehanna University
Selin's Grove
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Hampton Street
Puritan Congregational Church
W. H. Kell
Willamsport
Ash Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church
W. T. Riley
Sunbury
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Dunmore
Asbury Methodist
A. W. Swingle
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Tripp Avenue
T. B. Birch
A. M
Female College
Mechanicsburg
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Primitive Methodist
H. F. Dougherty
Providence Christian Church
Anti-Saloon League
Ohio
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St Johns Day Observed by Knights of Malta at Penn Avenue
Knights of Malta held St John’s Day services at Penn Avenue Baptist Church with Hev. R F L Y Pierce D D delivering a sermon titled The Christian Soldier. About 125 knights attended from Anthracite commandery and other Malta branches as the organization’s long history and moral aims were lauded and Pierce urged church voting over saloon polling booths.
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Penn Avenue Baptist Church
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Hev. R. FL. Y. Pierce
D. D
Athracite Commandery
Anthracite Commandery
Ridgway
Malta Hall
Guernsey
Washington Avenue
Frank G. Reese
Malta
Washington Commandery
Electric City Commandery
Grant
Bt. Stephen's Commandery
Europe
Pierce
Knights of Maite
Notable Scranton Figures Highlight Police and Mining Leaders
Lieutenant John Davis, a long‑time Scranton officer, earns praise for steady leadership and calm handling of city beats. Frank E. Donnelly rises in the Luzerne bar by forming Donnelly & Rice, joining Reading Trust. J. B. Neale, Mt. Pleasant colliery superintendent, praised for resolving a ten‑week strike and boosting mine output.
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Frank E. Donnelly
Lackawanna
J. B. Neale
Mt. Pleasant
Trade and value promised by leading chain store
Fragmented OCR text touts a large trading company with many branches and claims to offer better value and service. The garbled lines mention dairy products and assorted goods as part of a general sales pitch, implying a promotional notice from a major retailer.
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Scranton
Pain Conquered by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Reader letter extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from fatigue back pains and menstrual suffering. Claims two bottles improved health and urges others to seek Mrs Pinkham's free advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
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Mas
Denia Remicnen
Rexssecarn
Ino
Meeting to organize league members and push reform candidates
Rev Williams to convene a meeting of enrolled members to form a permanent league. After organization is complete, work begins to create support for legislators who favor revising the hunger laws, described as the worst in the country. Fifteen men in the state already devote full time to advancing the league’s interests.
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Wiliams
Williams
League
Religious News Notes From Towanda Churches
Richt Rev Bishop Hoban administered a confirmation at Towanda Catholic church. A praise service followed at First Presbyterian with a fine quartette. Rev Marion L Firer spoke on the parable of the last supper at Calvary Church. Rev J W Messenger preached two sermons at Zion United Evangelical. Rev Ht Beardsley preached on The Gema We Pluck by the Wayside at All Souls Universalist. Rev G A Oure preached on A Olimpe of Martin Luther and His Times. Hymns by Luther were sung.
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All Souls’ Universalist Church
G. A. Oure
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Martin Luther
Luther
Minooka Fracas Leaves Suspected Fatal Injury
Pay-day brawl at Greenwood drew many locals, with a Polish crowd clashing in the streets. One man suffered a crushed skull and lay in a precarious condition as the assailant was later captured by Squire Thompson and a patrol. Mr Martin H McDonough of Main street is dangerously ill with typhoid fever while Joseph Jennings of Pittsburg visits family on Gilmore avenue.
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Main Street
Joseph Jennings
Pittsburg
Gilmore Avenue
Greenwood
Iles
Squire Thompson
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