Missionary Conference Opens at Second Presbyterian Church
The mediating district of the Tacka Wanna Presbytery opened a missionary conference at Second Presbyterian Church with Rev. Eugene P. Dunlap of Siam delivering the main address. Speakers from the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions urged support for civilizing and Christianizing Siam, detailing printing presses, schools, hospitals, and anti slavery work as key aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Eugene P. Dunlap
D. D
Siam
Asia
Presbyterian Churches
Tacka- Wanna
Eugene P. Donlap
Simm
Lavkawanna
Montrose
Carbondale
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Tobinsen
Siwihineewely
Second Presbyterian
Dunlap
Robinson
Hounem
Liam
Judge Archibald Returns to Await Federal Bench
Judge KR W Archibald returned from Washington and said a swift appointment to the new Middle Federal district is unlikely for several weeks. He noted court bills provide the needed appropriation and an earnest contest for the vacancy is anticipated with A A Vosbure George M Watson and J W Carpenter named as avowed candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KR. W. Archibald
Washington, D. C
Tribune
Middle Federal District
Deposntor
Arcobald Soln
Henth A. Kopp
Clty Solleitey
A. A. Vosbure
George M. Watson
J. W. Carpenter
Saloon License Tax Test Case Goes Before Attorneys
An assessment of five dollars on saloonmen to cover license wear is levied as a test of the charge for liner licenses in the city. Attorneys Everett Warren and Joseph O Brien will seek a ruling from the Attorney General on the legality of the fee to Beranton and the state’s interest in granting licenses.
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Paive
County Treatiper Beranton
Euloon
Mnom Lave
Everett Warren
Joeeph O Brien
Mikine
le Peice
Beranion
New Gas Company Seeks City Franchise Tonight
A new gas company faction plans to submit a proposition tonight to bond $25,000 to show sincerity. If franchise is granted and they sell to the current company, bond reverts to the city. They oppose Mr. Chittenden's amendment setting price at seventy five cents per thousand. The ordinance is on second reading and supporters expect enough votes to defeat the amendment and pass on second and third readings.
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Ac Company
Elect Council
Mus
Chittenden
Mr. Chittenden
Gus
Masquerade at Music Hall by South Scranton Ladies Aid
The South Scranton Hebrew Ladies Aid held its fourth annie masquerade and elvie ball at Munte bath attracting many in comic and elaborate costumes. The Flour Lawirenessy Orchestra provided music as figures such as Mephisto and farmers danced across the floor. Officers include Mrs. Julia Schutser president and Mrs. Resio Ornim vice president among others. floor manager Jon Wimmer and a large reception committee assisted.
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South Scranton
Hebrew Ladies’ Aid Society
Munte Bath
Covstumes
Lawirenessy
Julia Schutser
Resio Ornim
Fanny Judkonts
Treassurer
Chreenterger
Sarah Weisberger
Jenny Oran
Myre
Hiannahh Bchmulovite
Mere Pearl Waterman
Jon Wimmer
Bennie Reth
Merc
Rosie Girauman
Rosie Lelevits
Emil Engel
Kegle Weisberger
Rosie Teichoan
Mollie Altniai
Sophie Harris
Kiesle Sehwarts
Hannah Selimulovitw
Rose Freedman
Man Struck and Killed by Train on Lackawanna Line
James Foy, a farmhand about 40 years old, was struck by a passenger train on the Lackawanna road near Chinehitha yesterday afternoon and fatally injured. His head was crushed and his body badly mangled. He wandered onto the tracks alone, perhaps confused by another train, and was brought to the Lackawanna hospital where he died ten minutes after arrival.
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James Foy
Lackawanna Road
Chinehitha
Fox
Foy
Thle Oly
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Hospital
What Underwriters Want Councilman Chittenden Support Reforms
Councilman Chittenden voiced support for proposed reforms in the fire department while rejecting the council's current stance. He was asked for a clear expression of opinion on recommendations for department changes.
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Couneciiciwan CC
Itbermdon
Ai Expresso
Insurance Rate Hike Sparks City Debate on Fire Dept Costs
A discussion argues that a twenty five cent rise per one hundred sixty dollars in rates would add 850,000 in expenses annually to residents. Proponents say funds are needed. opponents suggest the city could use the money to better equip the fire department.
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Lefora
A Domino Masque at Excelsior Social Club
A large turnout at the Excelsior Social Club hosted a domino masque with about thirty couples including many out of town guests. The event featured themed costumes, a masked unmasking at ten, a midnight luncheon, and a dance to music by Duver at the north end of the hall. The cent committee led by Colonel Arthur Long Hernan BE Riles and Teadere Nrolosky coordinated the details.
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Excelsior
Noor
Duver
Dedorutheta
Municipal Milk Inspection Keynote at State Veterinarians Meet
Dr. Jacob Helmer of Berantin presented at the annual meeting of the State Veterinarians association in Philadelphia. He argued Pennsylvania milk laws are inadequate and urged comprehensive reforms including universal cow inspection and improved milk handling facilities to prevent contagion. A delegation will press Harrisburg on veterinary medicine bill changes before the House committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmer
Philadelphia
Associated Pres
Jacob Helmer
Berantin
State Veterinarian Association
Pennsylvania
American Association of Veterinarians
Harrisburg
Stiles
Senate
House
Workings for the Juvenile Court Debate in Harrisburg
A Philadelphia New Century club delegation urged swift passage of a bill creating juvenile courts in Pennsylvania counties. The committee voted to report favorably, detailing court oversight by a circuit court judge and rules on dependent Chinese youths under 14, probation officers, adoption limits, and a board of visitors.
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Harrisburg
New Century Club
Philadelphia
Judiciary General Committee
Snate
Speely
Fred Shoff
Mary Carrett
Maury Mumford
C. Grice
A. R. Ramsey
Ney
J.C. Mead
Senate
Board of Public Charities
Albert Zimmerman's Desperate Deed Shocks Atlantic City
Albert Zimmerman, 40, shot his wife in the Zimmerman home near Absocom, then turned the revolver on her father and killed himself. The spouse survived after the attack. the killer was son of an inventor who left a fortune of 40 dollars after earlier losses in speculation.
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Atlantic City
Albert Zimmerman
Hineete
Zimmer
Hauer
Perfumery and Notions at Nationwide Department
A catalog listing toiletry items and small wares with prices. Ammonia perfumes, soaps, talcum powder, moth proof preparations, bath tablets, and a range of belting and sewing notions are advertised. Featured items include Kirk's Rose Beauty Soap, Fairy Soap, Garwood's Bath Tablets, Bestyet waist holder, Kemsey's Long Waist Former, and assorted dress accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk
Mark
Garwood
Nation Department
Kemsey
Morocco
Quacky Cure Claims Failings in Catarrh Treatment
A letter ridicules Loyal Applications as useless for catarrh and argues internal remedies are required. It condemns Hallaa and Quete as fake cures and notes a physician in the county proscribed a traditional formula as a regular prescription promising relief. The piece cites ingredients and a Toledo shop offering Hall's Family Ville as best.
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Addy Winderin
Chet Daniel Ta
Hall
Bea
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