Fort Wrangel Saloon Closures Spark Prohibition Drive
Steamship report from Seattle notes Fort Wrangel has closed all saloons and seized liquor as authorities pledge strict enforcement of prohibition laws. Alaska and Yukon details include trail conditions, Klondiker plights, and Governor Brady reports on wreckage from Clara Nevada and witchcraft concerns in Yakutat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Farradion
Alaska
Fort Wrangel
Dyen
Skaguay
Wrangel
Vancouver
B. C
P. Carter
North
Skaguny
Dyea
Ivey
Washington
Jis
Treasury Department
Carter
Stickeon River
Klondikers
Wiss
John G. Brady
Tim
Pojale
Lynn Canal
Clara Nevada
Yukon
Yakutat
Navy Department
Fovernor
United States
Yakutot
Digenchantment Bay
Obenek River
White River
St. Elias Range of
New Comet Discovered by Perrine at Lick Observatory
Harvard College observatory received word from Lick Observatory that Professor Perrine has just discovered a bright comet. Its position on March 20 0h 59m GMT places it at right ascension 1h 18m 46.8s and declination 16° 45′ 23″ with daily motions of 4s in RA and 1′ 1″ in Dec. The comet measures about 2 minutes in diameter, is seventh magnitude, and shows strong central condensation with a 1 degree long tail.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard College Observatory
Schaeberle
Lick Observatory
Perrine
Greenwich
Logs threaten flood as Susquehanna rises near Williamsport
Eleven foot rise in the West branch floods the Susquehanna, threatening 150 million feet of logs this season. Two Sinnemahoning men on a raft near Queen's Run dam above Lock Haven leaped into the swollen river to reach shore, battling the current while the raft was saved by Lockport rivermen.
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Williamsport
Susquehanna
Queen's Run
Lock Haven
Lockport
Ex-Coroner Coombs Sentenced for Bogus Inquests
The former Kings County coroner Edward B. Coombs was sentenced to one year and seven months in prison and fined $1,000 for collecting $2,200 during office on bogus inquests. Judge Hirschberger granted a certificate of reasonable doubt with a March 28 return date.
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New York
Edward B. Coombs
Kings County
Hirschberger
Perils of Affection and a Doctor’s Advice on Vital Sentiments
A prominent American physician warns that excessive sentiment exhausts the body and life. He urges feeding emotional forces with scientific remedies, endorsing Warner's Safe Cure as essential, noting many find life improved and others should follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Warner
Insane Inmate Removal Ordered In Scranton Case
Alexander Simovitch of North Scranton, arrested in Kansas City and brought back on a bogus burglary charge, is deemed insane after refusing to eat and showing erratic behavior. Jail physician reports mental breakdown. court orders transfer to the insane department of the county poor farm. A companion case, Michael Majinsky, also to be moved for mental illness after prior confinement revealed brain softening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Simovitch
North
Scranton
Kansas City
Powell Petroski
Petroski
Simovitch
New Mexico
Fimovitch
Smovitch
Donne
Simoyvitch
Insane Department of the Poor Farm
Michael Majinsky
Delaware and Hudson
Peckville General
Servant Girls Strike for Householder Rights in Topeka
Topeka kans March 22 servant girls begin a strike demanding equal rights for women workers. They seek front entrance access for calling upon young men and insist dining room or back parlor spaces be set aside for their use. The move, popular among working women, threatens social order in the capital city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
French Fleet Mobilization Hints at Spanish Question
The &J. James' Gazette notes France may mobilize its fleet if Spain U S tensions intensify, suggesting a possible link to the American Spanish dispute. Berlin’s Tageblatt adds France could seek to arbitrate and push for a peaceful settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the &J. James’ Gazette
Spain
United States
France
Berlin
Woman to run for board of education in second ward
Mary Cornell widow of Dr. George Cornell is named on a citizens union ticket for Hoard of Education member in Youngstown Ohio. The April 4 city election sees women active in the campaign with Mrs Cornell a member of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Ohio
Citizens’ Union
Mary Cornell
George Cornell
Board of Education
Second Ward
Death in Wilmington Seller Linked to Trading Stamps
Deputy Coroner to issue death certificate citing heart disease for John A Light found dead in his bathroom amid worries over trading stamps. Family denies suicide, reports say he recently sold his business claiming stamps would ruin him.
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Wilmington
Del
Chandler
John A. Light
Light
Roche Supreme Charge Sparks Council Row Over Salaries
Mr Roche accuses Mr Torrey of pocketing 2000 dollars while entitled to 1500, a claim tied to appropriations not a special ordinance. The council adjourned amid party friction as other measures on street work and taxes moved forward.
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Roche
Torrey
Dunning
Driving Park
Tower Branch
Thornton & Co
Farber Court
Finn
Beranton Bank
Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meets In Providence
The Central W C T U met yesterday in the Williams building Washington avenue and Linden Street with Mrs C D Simpson presiding. A Laiyal Legion was organized at Puritan Church Providence and a Women s Christian Temperance Union may admit gentlemen as honorary members. A memorial to the Scranton Board of School Control protested tobacco in schools and urged teachers and officials to enforce the law. The Life of Miss Willard was discussed and next meeting will cover citizenship and legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Williams Building
Washington Avenue
Linden Street
C, DD
Simpson
Roberts
St. John
Pease
Puritan Congregational Church
Providenice
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Providence
Scranton Board of School Control
Constable Charged with Stealing Five-Dollar Note
Constable J W Clark of Alderman Kellys office in the Eighteenth ward was committed to the county jail on default of $50 bail after allegedly taking a five-dollar bill from a woman in the courthouse corridor. The alleged victim, Mrs Mary Rareswitz, said Clark walked away with the money before disappearing. The defense was a denial. A warrant led to his arrest by Constable Cole.
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J. W. Clark
Kelly
Clark
Cole
Barioswits
Memorial observances and borough council meeting in Peckville
In Peckville the memory of Frances Willard and Neal Dow was honored at the Baptist church under the Women’s Christian Temperance Union with a decorated setting and a portrait of Miss Willard. The service included hymns readings and remarks. An adjourned borough council meeting followed, with debate over Dr Grover's property tree and a report noting 12,005 police hours last year and a proposal to hire three salaried officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Willard
Neal Dow
Baptist Church
Ladies of the Womens’ Christian Temperance Union
Miss Willard
George Stevens
Evangelist Hughes
William Budd
Grace Ayres
Gessie Budd
Fovanselist Hughes
Thomas
Mr. Snedicor
Ward
Horn
Dr. Grover
Popular Mistake About Indigestion and a Cure
An article argues indigestion underpins many illnesses and stresses that Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets offer a safe non patent remedy. It explains the tablets aid digestion by acting on food, allowing normal eating, and asserts a cure results from resting the stomach. The product is sold by druggists with a small price per package and a free informational booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americana
Werthler
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Borough council appoints committees and police for year
President James W. Smith names road and bridge, electric light, ordinances and water, and finance committees with ward representatives. George Sitgraves named for five years on the board of health. Police nominees approved with Chief Craig and captains Walker and Smith. Treasurer-elect William Jones list of sureties read. Burgess Williams’ bill paid. Local electricians offer plans free. reporters urged to prepare. An April 4 meeting set for electric reports. Evening entertainment at Dolph chapel invites all for the free kindergarten. Jersey cow of Robert McMaines dies. offer of $75 refused. Jessie J Stearns recital praised. Rev W G Watkins to preach at Peckville tonight.
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Meesie
Harper
James
Blues
James W. Smith
Wm. Snedicor
Wim. W. Davis
George Moules
Wm. Harper
FR. T. James
W. 8. Blues
R. J. Reese
Wm. Snedscor
J. J. Parry
George Sitgraves
Sylvanus Smith
Board of Health
Burgess& GB
Williams
L. Craig
Mark Walker, Jr
Third Ward
Aneurin Williams
Benjamin Prosser
Samuel Newton
Mathew Harlow
William Jones
J. W. Patton
Hector Jones
Wm. Mason
Willian Jones
Bernard Kennedy
Bill of Burgess
B. Williams
Platt
Scranton
Harlow
Peckville
Connell
Maple Bell
Taylor
Harlee
Smith
Electric Light Committee
Dolph Chapel
Robert MccMaines
Grassy
Funeral for Willie Wivell Held in Jermyn Mayfield
The funeral for seven year old Willie Wivell of Second Street was held at 2 30 P M in the Congregational church with Rev. Surdival officiating. Pallbearers were Henry Griffiths Theophilus Bengough Edward Carter and Thomas Mellow Interment followed at Shady Side cemetery. Out of town attendees included Elias Evans Forest City Griffiths family Scranton and Thomas Lally Mayfield who planned to move to Butte City Montana.
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Willie
William Wivell
Second Street
Congregational Church
William Surdival
Henry Griffiths
Theophilus Bengough
Edward Carter
Thomas Mellow
Elias Evans
Forest City
David Griffiths
David
Scranton
Thomas P. Lally
Mayfield
Butte City
Montana
T. C. Edwards
Carbondale
Thomas L. Evans
Third Street
William Walker Hose Company
Enterprise Hall
Susie Banks
Terrace Street
Mame Horgan
Manley
Agnes Walker
Martha Walsh
Stroudsburg
State Normal School
Delaware and Hudson
Squire Helmes
Hoffecker
Plager
Notable names listed in article credit line
The clipping prints a roster of individuals including W. Peck, H. J. Anderson, J. B. Russell, A. A. Sterling, A. W. Laycock, E. W. Mulligan, A. A. Bryden, W. L. Watson, and R. A. Jadwin, indicating contributors or officials associated with the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Russell
A. A. Sterling
A. W. Laycock
E. W. Mulligan
A. A. Bryden
W. L. Watson
R. A. Jadwin
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Wakotat
Skngany Trail
Professor Perrine
Raftemen
Goricuna Bear
Ticura World
Portes
C. Coer
Sentione Asylum
Cornell
MR. Roche
Kearney
Peter Lynett
West Market Street
Philip
Lackawanna Avenue
New York Street
Priving Park Bridge
Sanderson
Fellows
Messrs. Thomas
Chittenden
Lansing
Wagner
Select and Common Council
Common Council
Norton
Walker
West Lackawanna Avenue
North Main Avenue
Ninth Street
First Ward
Select Council
Providence Road
Clay Avenue
Myrtle
Pine Streets
T. U
Board of
Centre
Cou Internet
Willard
Lowell
James Clark
Jessie J
Stearns
Wilson Hall
W. G. Watkins
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Peckville Baptist Church
Jermyn and Mayfield
New Mexico Railway and Coal Co
Clarence D. Simpson
H. M Bojes
L. A. Watres
Thomas Ford
J. W. Hollen
Rudolph T. McCabe
Lenjamin S. Harmon
Girard
W. Low Charle
R Eddy J Arthur Eddy
Thomas B. Wates Hawry P. Simpson
W. @ PECK
J. Anderson
N. Y
Eddy
Eddy Brothers
Denver
Col
Simpson & Watkins
A. H. Christy
Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Co
Third National Bank
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit
Washington Ave
People’s Bank
Wilkes-Barre
Anthracite Savings Bank
Second National Bank
Miners’ Savings Bank
Pittston
First National Bank
Board of Trade Building
Rand Assaire
Wills & McAnulty
Ming Avenue
Eing
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Aves
Newark
Adams
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Ave
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William IL Peck
Holmes
Lackawanna Ava
D’g
Moosic and
Rushdale Works
Laplin & Rand Powder Co
Electricaters
Repauno Chemical Co
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