Dedicatory Night at Scranton Theater Praises New Moody House
Bellevue residents witness the dedication of a grand theater in Scranton with Sol Smith Russell and Clyde Fitch's April Weather. Attendees include prominent local women and business leaders. Russell gives a gracious speech praising the theater and its illuminating light, sound, and Moorish interior design.
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Scranton Roor
Russell
Pew Frothingham Theater
Sol Smith Russell
Resell
Old
Washington Hall
Stige
Knasell
Fitch
Raphael Reed
Rasaall
Ises
Raphael
Noah Vale
House Interiors Echo Enchanted Moor Theater Lobby
A vivid description of a theater interior reveals a spacious lobby with electric lighting and gan jets, a well appointed ladies waiting room with a cheerful fireplace, model toilets, and a warm check room. The scene notes elegant doors into the auditorium and the enthusiastic impression of guests entering the space.
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Oakford Court
Crank and His Revolver Disturbs Mayor Elect's Home
At Lancaster Pennsylvania the threat unfolds as Theodore Kinzer confronts Mayor-elect Smeltz demanding access to discuss a Catholic appointment and brandishing a pistol. Kinzer tried to force entry, created a scene on the mayor’s steps, and was later detained at his home amid a growing crowd and police response.
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Ataie
Klinger
Smeltz
Kliozer
Acens
Struck pay dirt in Jersey as mines touted
Newark nod reports capital interest in Morris county at Jacksonville. Buyers claim gold and silver found in paying quantities on 300 acres of mountain, meadow and farm land. Machinery ordered amid neighbor furore. ore reportedly ranges from 2000 to 4000.
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Newartk
Thie City
Jacksonville
Morris County
Doomed tar rescue efforts and local political notes amid turmoil
Fragmented report details rescuers sighting more bodies near a doomed tar, threats prompting Rev. Father May to seek police protection, and appeals to higher courts. It also notes Governor Pattison appointing a new state official, labor strikes, pension notices, and regional industrial updates across Pennsylvania communities.
Pollard Br of Kentucky Case Details Deposition Testimony
Depositions in the Pollard Breckingridge case were read in court detailing alleged relations and a mock marriage involving Madeline Pollard. Witnesses describe Bartending and social scenes, a 1894 engagement and subsequent abandonment, and notes on Pollard’s alleged discretion and character. The judge ruled on admissibility of depositions and adjourned for further testimony.
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Pollard
Meck
Brink
Zell Surrenders After Theft at Coal Company
William T. Zell former treasurer of the Lehigh and Wilkee Barre Coal Company surrendered to Superintendent Byrnes at police headquarters in New York. He had absconded in January after stealing nine thousand dollars and is now in custody at the station.
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Byrnes
New York
William T. Zell
Lehigh and Wilkee-Barre Coal Company
Ravening Party Near the Spot Where Victims Were at Work
Reported in Wilkes-Barre Pa on March 26 that remora and divers search Gaylord mine in Plymouth for more bodies after a deadly incident. Authorities say no fresh bodies recovered yet as recovery efforts continue at the site.
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Wilkes-Banne
Maro
Gaylord
Plymouth
Mounting Legal Actions in Lackawanna County Courts
March 26 report from Lackawanna County notes multiple appeals and judgments across Common Pleas courts. Cases include entities like Lackawanna and Western Railroad, City of Carbondale, and Usioes et al, with filings from Brown v Horr and Weil v Hienell. Proceedings cover annexation, discharges, and affording judgments, reflecting a busy docket in Scranton and surrounding townships.
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PinLapeuilia
Onpiety
Atherton
Lackawankis
Dawei, Ab
Ve Enterprise Powder Cnim
Pany
Felis Velicinware
Lackawanna
Common Pirae
Chilton
Et Ab
Carbondale
Onion
Lackawanad
Afticuial Stockwellva
Common Pleas
Lallowanns
Olire
Hoydenapy
Tino
Lackiwanow
Brown
Altiroed
Usioes
Lackawanna Township
City of Scranton
Bueb
Finniner
Uillwale Coal and Iron Company
Lakawanna Cost Company
Weil Va Hienell
Veto Seen Likely on Bland Bill as Cleveland Forms View
Washington March 26 The president seals his intent to veto the Bland bill after conversations with Cleveland. The Senate aims to add a free trade amendment to the tariff bill but cannot act soon. Free homestead bills may be introduced in both houses as political terms unfold.
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Washinatos
Congress
Senate
Cleveland
Wich & Db
Pilver
First regular ball game of season at University of Pennsylvania
The opening league contest at the University of Pennsylvania grounds drew Philadelphia teams for a benefit game aiding city unemployed. Cold near freezing weather affected play as Philadelphia and opponents competed while a handful of players listed including Callahan and Gelbert in a low scoring affair.
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Pritapeceitia
Marc
University of Pennsylvania
College Love
Philadelphi
Anven
Princeton Nine Triumphs Over Georgetown On Close Score
The Princeton nine defeated Georgetown College by twelve runs yesterday as the Cleveland line aided the city’s efforts. Tremary officials anticipate another international monetary conference, possibly hosted by Mexico at Admiral Walker’s invitation, while a congressional act could speed declarations.
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Princeton
Iorgetown College
Aweord
Cleveland
Tremary
Mexico
Admiral Walker
Joint Commission
Knights of Templars
Sixth Corps
Skirmishes and Scandals Ring Through An Era
Fragmentary notes report muskrat and coon sking losses in Adesan Delaware, a high wheat harvest in upper Sunex, a New York sow lon cuba fear over a lioness named Sultaon, and George Miller charged with poisoning whiskey and killing his wife. Details include a Columbiana county tax case, Africa monkey study by Professor Grarner, the cruiser Charlestown sailing to Montevideo, and a Buffalo youth Joseph Wisutty dying from poisoning with his guardian seeking 15 000 in damages.
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Adesan
Delaware
New York
Cuba
Sultaon
George Miller
Corfemion
Tronuferd
W. Martin
Columbiana County
Profemor Grarner
Africa
Charlestown
Rio Yeaturday
Montevideo
Detroit
Walla
Wing Ling
Joseph Wisutty
Brief Senate Session Notes Georgia Senator's Funeral Arrangements
The Senate held a very brief session with the death of Senator Colquitt of Georgia announced. A nine member funeral committee was appointed to arrange services, to be held from the Senate Chamber at 4 p.m. tomorrow, with the body later escorted to the Capitol. The House considered Secretary Herbert’s reply to a resolution on shipbuilding armor and referred it to the committee on public affairs. Several important wild bills passed as Senate resolutions announced the death and were received and agreed to. the House adjourned.
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Father May
Pittalary
Harry Johseia
Allentown
Wopremeo
Valley Miliia
Glasgow Iron Company
Potcaville
Glasgow Willalee
Eoicne
McKeenpers
Alooting
Meyers
Nick Young
Megatmosing Soup Society
Rickert
Lititz Academy
Lititz
Mareth
Pengavivinia
Howell Howell
Neath
Bradford
Jana Burne
Scranton
Jape Davin
Adama County
Mapulinad
John A. Bioeier
William P. Riesecker
Hastings
Pattison
Charles Miller
Franklin
Board of Charities
James BH
Scott
Joshua RK. Hurkey
Berks County
H. B. Howtily
Lebanon
Deleton
J. J. Thomas
H. T. Euston
Charles T. Beltoy
Othe Lebanon Rolling Milla
Yous Terdey
Piddiers
Weat Ena Rolling Mill
Wien
Stollwalil
Alwek Jolion
Drileeport
Daltemia
Mies Pollardina
Mies Pollard Oerentis
Squire Tins Jey
Misa Pollard
Alisa Pollard
Eutippany
Mattie
Squire Tihaley
Aml Ming Mattia
Tor Isa Iain
Julian
Squire
Renault
Miss Pollard
Thia
Iey
Georgia
Hebert
Carnegie- Phipps Company
Wasmintox
Marek
Simaror Colaitt
Georgis
Tadytodig
Senate
Hey
Me Onner
Methodist Episcopal Church
Calquin
Gorson
Bhief Sesson
Secr
Locloele
Colquitt Ware
Boy shoots companion in cave incident at Cantoy Cave
In StovduToN Meas on March 26 five youths at Cantoy Cave misadventure end with Georgze Mackintosh firing a revolver at Henry Myers. Myers is injured under the eye with the bullet lodged in the head. Mackintosh was arrested and placed in lockup. He attempted suicide afterward.
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Stovduton
Meas
Thes Town
Cantoy Cave
Sanday
Beyoos
Georgze Mackintosh
Henry Myers
Moyers
Young Smackintowh
Biewep
Bank Failure Shocks Perry County Community
A notice from New Manchester Perry County reports the failure of Spensler Tonkin & Co. with William A Spindler as a leading figure. The declaration lists the bankruptcy for the benefit of creditors and indicates a single bank link serving this region. No reason for the failure is given.
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Harrisouna
New Mieomfield
Perry County
Spensler, Tonkin & Co
Wiliam
Limited Labor Hinders Altoona Tincwe Project
In Altoona Pennsylvania on March 6 contractor Sync planned to resume the Helleworl tension project on the Altoona and Logan Valley line. Riots and labor issues limited workers to about twelve Americans sought for the job at $1 per day, delaying progress and prompting possible legal steps to secure native labor if needed.
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Altoona
Logan Valley
Church of Laborire
Murder or accident probed in mountain death of William J Willis
William J Willis 62 a prominent resident of Fairview was found dead on a mountain four miles from home today after a hunting trip with a bullet through his neck and his arm along a fence rail. Hunters discovered the body. authorities weigh whether this was an accident or suicide as Emmily Willis survives.
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Winkes- Bann
William J. Willis
Fairview
Willis
Feud Threat Looms After Knoxville Murder
A Williamsom Alabama dispatch says the Major Porrell murder at Thacker Inn may spark a deadly feud rivaling Hatfield McCoy days. Armed groups plan action as mobs form posses and warnings rise of further violence.
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Knoxvilng
Williamsom
Ala
Journal Raya
Major Porrell
Thacker
Representative Geary Surprises By Backing Chinese Regulation Act
The Geary of California and framer of the Geary Chinese regulation act has drawn surprise by appearing publicly to support the measure. Details on location or context remain unclear in the readable text.
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Wasitixatoy
Geary
Californi
Approves of the new Chinese treaty and its registration principle
The speaker supports the treaty as an advance over the Geary law, viewing it as recognition of the registration principle. He rejects claims it abrogates the Geary law, arguing it addresses hostility to Chinese legislation abroad while noting concerns about universal distrust toward China.
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Logia
Yeland
Ull
Chimay
Snow Falla in Delaware and Burne the Frost
Snow fall reported across Delaware and nearby areas damages to peaches and berries. Mail and bridge reports from Bridgeville and Siliehury note cold temperatures. Early morning frost may have harmed crops and fruit trees in the region. local growers assess losses as temperatures drop further.
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Aare
Delamara
Senator Colquitt Dead in Washington Residence
Georgia Senator Alfred Holt Colquitt died quietly at his Washington residence yesterday morning. Survived by his widow and four daughters, he had served in Georgia politics, the Confederacy, and the United States Senate. The senate adjourned in mourning as black crape draped the chair.
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Washington
Wasilingtes
United
Sweetor
Alfred Holt Calquitt
Georgia
Gurion
Mere Joude
Colquitt
Air. Bunsieson
Mere. Colquitt
Thres Hitoutriot
Ituilitor
Mre Marahali
Cheago
Senate
Alfred Holt Colquitt
Atlanta
Wes
Walton Gounty
Walter T. Colquitt
Fea
Prigestam College du
Teorgia
Necessaary
Reorgia
Mitel de Confederate Arvice Anil
Iss
United States Senate
Aldredds
Senator Colgailt
Walter T. Olgait
Mia Marshal
Cupar
United States
Hattie Dink Dithy Colquatt
Enemies to Weaken Commonweal Plot in Canton Whisky Scheme
Courier reports a plan to flood the commonweal with twelve to twenty gallons of bad whisky to intoxicate soldiers and derail the expedition near Alliances. Soldiers accuse Marshall Loands Smith of arrogant rule and threaten action as they gather at camp near Lonteville.
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Canton
Dol
Muarahal Loands Smith
Lonteville
Opto
Koesath's Library Placed in Budapest Museum
A fragmentary report notes Koesath's library to be moved to the National Museum in Budapest. Observers mention railway disruptions near Flume and a funeral planned for Thursday. References to Emperor William and German officials appear in garbled text with unclear connections.
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Koesath
National Museum
Budapest
Flume Dil Il
von Tilow
Compaien
Cairo
Hamburg
Fueral
Teld Thureday
Prosdia
de Baverin
Bain
Witen
Dows
Manteli
Wilpo
Hiva
Oritheil
Noted German officer dies after illness at Dublin University
Colonel Von Natemer a famed cavalry officer and friend of the Prince of Wales, Sir Robert P Stewart, and reputed companion of Heriay Borate head of a wholesale house, died on Saturday after a long illness.
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von Natemer
Germany
Wclow
Prince of Wales
Robert P Stewart
Dublin University
Heriay Borate
Walo
Diddle
Hertinteda & Co
Watiort Blueme
Wasninatos Miarol 8h Payy Tuesday Cast
Eastern Peanayleanch features four tall Weds and a warmer material with worthiord joie and vortihte. Western Praisplomain lists a fale tilt Wead nerdy and Teaver Tinley ehen lig with Wight southiics, Wands.
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Payy
Wight
Linen goods and quilts offered at bargain prices
Auction or stall notes list several linen items including 114 Maresilles Counterpanes perfect goods at 1.45 per set, one lot of 14 Crochet Quilts at 95 cents, Dimity Quilts in fast colors, Cream Table Linens at 42 cents, and Turkish Bath Towels at 10 cents each. Regular prices ranged from 50 cents to 5 dollars per dozen.
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Lackawanna County
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Scranton, Pa
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