City notes lecture this evening on War in South Africa
The Rev James Hughes will lecture at 8 o clock in the second Presbyterian church on the War in South Africa. Delaware and Hudson and Racket Brook mines pay yesterday, Lackawanna trainmen to be paid today. Jewish Chautauqua circle met at Moris Goldsmiths home. Robert Bauer named chief musician of the Thirteenth regiment. Sheldon edition of Topeka Capital at Jonas Longs book department next week. Kate L Smith will demonstrate lent dishes at the Young Womens Christian Association on March 20. Beranton Liederkranz minstrel rehearsal held in Music hall ahead of March performance. Democratic convention for the Third district set for March 21 at St Charles hotel. primaries March 11. Runaway on Pine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hughes
South Africa
Second Presbyterian Church
Delaware and Nudson Company
Honesdale
Sheldon
Scranton
Charles M. Sheldon
Topeka
Jonas Long
Kate L. Smith
Young Women's Christian Association
Music Hall
Third Legislative District
St. Charles Wtel
Harrisburg
John T. Martin
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
Diamond Crossing
Delaware and Hudson
Everett Warren
O'Brien & Kelly
Nathan Vidaver
W. H. Jessup
Lewis E. Carr
Albany
N. Y
Buffington
United States
James H. Shea
Luzerne County
Clarence L. Peaglee
Lycoming County
James Scarlett
B. F. Tinkham
Lackawanna County
A. J. Bradley
Sullivan County
C. W. Dawson
J L Wonte Team In Runaway Collision Injures Horse
J L Wonte's team bolted yesterday morning as the harness failed while a light wagon rode down Pine street. The runaway fatally damaged a coal wagon and seriously injured one horse. the driver leaped to safety and escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Wonte
Pine Street
Burglary Suspects Released From Eastern Penitentiary
J Beard alias James Riley and LeRoy Kari, two of five men tied to Garrett Bogart burglary, freed after two years and three months. John Williams and Miles Stacey served one year three months. James Daly released after one year. Also freed: Joseph Desmond alias Walsh, John Harris, James Murphy from Schlager store robbery after three years. George Beams freed after two years three months for Julia Ayers burglary. Joseph Zipay completed two year term for stabbing Joseph Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
George Beams
Lackawanna
Liberty
Julia Ayers
Carbondale
Joseph Zipay
Joseph Hotel
Scranton Electric Lighting Bid Faces Controller Setback
The city awarded a ten year electric lighting contract to Scranton Electric Light and Heat, but Controller Howell refuses to certify without a city solicitor opinion. Mayor Moir signed the ordinance. Bond of 25000 posted by W W Scranton and Robert Reeves with Vosburg approving. Obstacles cited include lowest bidder rule, ten year term, and lack of appropriation, though certification may be limited to one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Electric Light and Heat Company
Howell
Moir
Scranton Company
W. W. Scranton
Robert Reeves
Vosburg
Act of Assembly
Barber Asphalt Company
The Carbide's New Plant in Niagara
The Union Carbide company opens a monumental plant covering ten acres with 650 employees. The acetylene industry has grown rapidly and the new facilities rise as a major factor in Niagara’s development, seen by visitors from Buffalo and noted by tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Carbide Company
Niagar
Buffalo
Local flax plant to cost 275000 and resume work
English capital backs the French Hickman Flax Fiber Co to resume construction of a North Dakota linked plant in Niagara Falls. The local plant near completion will cost 275000 with 125000 spent and 150000 more needed. The North Dakota facility supplies flax fiber for papermaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
French-Hickman Flax Fiber Co
North Dakota
Niagara Falle Gazette
Counterfeit coin case opens in federal court trial
Wellington Lavalle of Honesdale and John R. Gansel of Munsey Valley face trial on charges of making and possessing counterfeit money. Judge Buffington opens the session and the grand jury reported multiple indictments including coin counterfeiting and post office burglary. Lavalle and Gansel present diverging defenses amid witness testimony and ongoing continuance battles in related civil notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Lavelle
Honesdale
John
Gansel
Munsey Valley
Sullivan County
Dickinson
Martin
United States Court
Federal
United States District and
Circuit Courts
Joseph Buffington
United States District Court
Acheson
Circuit Court
United States Court of Appeals
District Court
Buffington
William McKennon
Pittsburg
United States
John B. Myers
Wellington Lavalle
John R. Gansel
James Scanlon
Luzerne County
Charles Moran
Nanticoke
Lavalle
Daniel B. Helner
L. Peasles
Williamsport
W. M. Stevens
Hiner
Gangel
Robert Hess
Bullivan
John B. Gansel
Constable Hess
Nervy thief plunders Penn avenue jeweler case
Police report a small break in the glass outside 141 Penn avenue showing a tiny hole through which ten watches valued about ten dollars each were taken. The theft occurred between 8 and 9 PM presumably by a small thief or with a tool, and authorities seek clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Tobey
Penn Avenue
Tobey
Chapter of Accidents at Local Mills
Brankey Comiskey, a blast furnace laborer, had an ankle broken by falling ore and was treated at Moses Taylor hospital. H. Fritz of CAR works injured a hand in a machine strap at Lackawanna hospital. Mrs. Oakley of Priceburg had a needle removed from her hand at Lackawanna hospital after accidental embedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brankey Comiskey
Moses Taylor Hospital
H. Fritz
Lackawanna Hospital
Mrs. Oakley
Priceburg
Porter Jr. Dies in Scranton March 12 1900
John T. Porter Jr. youngest son of Mr and Mrs John T Porter died in Scranton. Funeral from 14 Jefferson Avenue on Wednesday at 2 pm. Interment is private.
District claims miscount in school children census
President Jayne and Secretary Fellows of the Board of Control urge County Commissioners to amend last week’s school census to align with Truant Officer Joyce’s figures, arguing the city loses about three thousand dollars in funding. The dispute centers on a 250 versus nearly 4,000 child increase over two years, affecting district appropriations and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayne
Fellows
Board of Control
Joyce
Morris, Penman and Durkin
Department of Education
Harrisburg
Martin Joyer
Major Fellows
Daniels
Nominations for district deputy grand master in Lackawanna district
Thomas Williams of Slocum lodge and O O Colvin of Green Ridge lodge were nominated for district deputy grand master for the first district at a past grands convention held in Lackawanna lodge rooms. James Metz and C F Van Nort were also named as candidates. Election is set for the district's last meeting night. all past grands may vote. A standing committee for arrangements was appointed: Joseph Oliver, Fred Kirchoff, and Charles Van Nort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wiliams
Slocum Lodge
Independent Order of Foresters
Oo. T. Colvin
Green Ridge Lodge
Lackawanna Lodge
Wyoming Avenue
A. A. Worburg
James Metz
Mooale
C. F. van Nort
Robert Burns Lodge
Joseph Oliver
Fred Kirchoff
Charles van Nort
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Vose & Sons
Fino
Mehiin
Perry Brothers
Oaiveia
Huntington's Bakery
CES Erd
Spruce Street
Masonic Temple
S, Snyder
Edward Reyer
Spruce ST
Court House
H. B. Ware
Williams Building
Postoffice
Vilabel
Moris Goldsmith
Robert Bauer
Bauer
Thirteenth Regiment
Watres
Bogart
Schlager
the Carbide’s
D' Bulls
W.umr Emeuty Ea
Federal Court
Gensel
Hess
Hesa
Ganse Wes
Secret Service
Omcer
William Flynn
Lavelle
Levalle
Lavallee
W. W. Weston
Harvey Bishop
John J. Smith
W. Pachenk
John Penwarden
George Roses
Burt Craft
Herman Mitlendorfer
May Valley
John Biggar
Hugh J. Schaffer
Philip Riter
North Mountain
the Circuit Court
Anna Dickinson
James FE. Ogelsby
Danville
W. H. Jeseup
Hodge & Ferguson
New York
Miss Dickinson
A. J. Colborn, Jr
Dr. Ogelsby
Danville Asylum
Michael T. Walsh
Patrick Butler
Royal Mutual Union Life Insurance Company
Des Moines
Iowa
A. P. O'Malley
Wiles-Barre
O'Malley
George M. Watson
W. 8. McLean
Wilkes-Barre
Martin Case
Dreas Shoes
Morris Hros
Lackawanna Avenue
Boston
Mass
Chas
M. Bilett
G. W. Chadwick
Hollis Bt. Church
York
Chae. M. Stieft
Baltimore
Mia
J. UW. Flagler
Prest
Cotton Seed Oil Co
WANG
Philadelphia
Kas
M. Stieff
Mil
Bir
F. Fasbnacht
Organia Bt. Peter's R. Co
Jackson Park
Chicago
Clara Bell Palmer
H.k.zerbe
Prescott Ave
Crrina
G. V. Millar & Co “Wein Soe Toon Sroune
F. L. Crane
L. Crane
Berghauser
Lackawanna Ave
Manhattan
Fin
Etvosean
Pierce
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point
Pierce’s Market
the Dickson Manufacturing Co
Tton and
Wilkes Ba
Areninn
Heetages
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Enna & i
Everett
Everett’s Livery
Dix Court
City Hall
Carter
D. Irving Simmons
Connell Building
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