Supreme Court Reverses Verdict In Bicycle Wagon Collision
Justice Mestrezat directs new trial in Philadelphia case where a cyclist sues for injuries after a wagon wheel runs over his foot. He cites Philadelphia ordinance requiring driving on the right and notes both rider and driver must obey road law. The boy had right to be on Seventeenth Street and the driver risked collision by a sudden turn.
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Justice Mestrezat
Supreme Court
Lower Court
Philadelphia
Seventeenth Street
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Offers Chicago Access
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway with the Elevated Railway System of Chicago provides direct routes to most Chicago areas. Union Elevated Loop trains connect at Lake Shore depot enabling easy transfers without cabs. Details available in a free booklet "The Union Elevated Loop in Chicago" from A. J. Smith, G. P. A., Lake Shore Railway, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Chicago
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
Union Elevated
Lake Shore
West
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
Union
A. J. Smith
Lake Shore Railway
Cleveland
Ohio
Excursion Tickets to Washington on Lackawanna Lines
On April 7 Lackawanna agents will sell special excursion tickets to Washington D C with good going on all regular trains that date and return within ten days One way fare for the round trip Also Mahons shoe store advertises good solid working shoes at reasonable prices
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Lackawanna Road
Washington, D. C
Mahon’ S Shoe Store
Last Hour in Retail Store Then Moving to Seers Dept
Saturday night March 31 marks the final hours at the old retail location. The business will relocate for at least a month to the rear of 823 Lackawanna Avenue in the seers department. Thousands of dollars in builders hardware and plumbing goods are offered, with shelves and fixtures priced to move. Customers may visit the original store or arrive via Center Street.
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Seers
Lackawanna Avenue
Center Street
Local Sherlock Holmes Ruse Tells of Jack Tierneys Sleuthing
A Scranton reader recalls Jack Tierney matching Holmes style to solving a runaway girl case. A police chief’s clue comes via a vaccinated description, guiding investigators to the aunt raised girl and leading to Madge’s custody.
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Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Doyle
Jack” Tierney
Jack
Doyle
Scranton
Pherlock
Holmes
Madge
Funeral for Hon William H Stanton Held at St Peters Cathedral
Funeral services for the late Hon William H Stanton were held from his Clay Avenue residence then at St Peters Cathedral with a requiem mass by Rev P J Gough. Attendees included Rev J A O'Reilly Rev D J MacGoldrick and out of town relatives Michael Stanton and W B Kearney. Pallbearers were Lackawanna Bar Association members Robert M Murray M W Lowry L B Carter C S Woodruff Co W Dawson and L M Bunnell. Floral tributes included lilies roses carnations and decorative wreaths.
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William H. Stanton
Clay Avenue
St. Peter's Cathedral
P. J. Gough
J.A. O'Reilly
D. J. MacGoldrick
Lackawanna Bar Association
Bar Association
Robert M. Murray
M. W. Lowry
L. B. Carter
C. 8. Woodruff
Co. W. Dawson
L. M. Bunnell
Two Buildings Burned in Early Morning Fire
Fire at 517 Breck Street destroyed Ernesto Genaro’s two story dwelling and an adjacent shed. The blaze spread after an explosive device on the upper floor detonated. Fire units from William Connell Hose, Neptunes and Centurys fought the flames but low water pressure hindered efforts. total loss estimated at 1500 dollars with partial insurance.
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Ernesto Genaro
Breck Street
William Connell
Connells
South Side
Neptunes
Centurys
Genaro
Our Flag Beyond the Sea Lecture by Chaplain Pierce
Rev Charles C Pierce D D United States army chaplain will lecture at Penn Avenue Baptist Church Thursday evening April 5 under the Christian Endeavor Society auspices The topic Our Flag Beyond the Sea or Civil and Military Life in the Philippines Pierce first US chaplain to enter Manila has served on battlefield and in civil and military affairs He returned home to bury General Lawton and will sail back to Manila May first He declined speaking requests but will address the youth of Penn Avenue Church at the invitation of Pastor Rev R F Y Pierce
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Charles C. Pierce
D. D
United States Army
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Beas
Philippines
Pierce
United States
Manila
Agricultural Chemical Earnings Expect 6 to 8 Percent
Boston March 30 It is estimated that the American Agricultural and Chemical company will earn between 6 and 8 percent on the common stock this year. Of twenty five companies surveyed the money earned could cover the full year’s dividend on the preferred stock.
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Boston
American Agricultural and Chemical Company
Ree Ee
Grand Jury Presents Indictments and Admonitions
The grand jury delivered its presentment to Judge Edwards and Assistant District Attorney Thomas, who will draw indictments this morning. Court officials warned jurors not to disclose contents. Indictments to be passed upon at noon, with adjournment debated depending on absent witnesses and assurances. Names of witnesses and alleged counts vary, including figures about council members in question.
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Edwards
Daniels
Thomas
Post Office Tightens Security With Barriers and Cage
The long standing practice allowing outsiders into back areas has ended. A strong railing blocks rear door access for non employees. An iron cage is being added around the money order and registered letter departments to deter daylight heists.
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Friends of Post Office
Theft Charge Leads to Warrant and Bail in Local Case
L B Fowler of 1211 Swetland street swore out a warrant for the arrest of Harry Granville on a theft of a $20 bill. Granville was arrested and posted bail for court. The strongest witness was Lulu Phillips, Granville’s six year old niece, who found the bill and showed it to him. He claimed it was counterfeit and kept the bill. Fowler then demanded repayment and the warrant followed.
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L. B. Fowler
Swetland Street
Harry Granville
Granville
Liitl
Lulu Phillips
Fowler
Mrs Col Richardson Saved By Mrs Pineham
A letter from E P Ricwampson of Riveranpen Wis confirms recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for ovarian and womb inflammation. She alleges dramatic relief from pain and a return to health, praising the remedy and urging others to read her story.
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Col. Richardson
Mrs. Pineham
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. P. Ricwampson
Ruiveranpen
Wis
Boy Wounded by Uncle's Revolver at Prospect Avenue
Twelve year old Will Gibbons was found with a bullet in his abdomen after finding his uncle Michael Gibbons 22 caliber revolver in their Lackawanna Street home. The boy, injured last night, was rushed to Lackawanna Hospital where doctors stabilized him for an operation to remove the cartridge.
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Will Gibbons
Prospect Avenue
Michael Gibbons
Lackawanna Hospital
M. H. Quinn
Lackawanna
Two Team Bowling Match at Backus Alleys
Two squads at Backus alleys split sides last night. Captained by Hopkins, the winning team included Coons and Hopkins from the regular league, edging the other side by two pins 2112 to 2110. Burke top scored 171, Hopkins led averages at 156 1 3, with detailed scores to follow.
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Coons
Hopkins
Burke
Street Commissioner Thomas Presents Cleaning Plan
Mr Thomas recalls his first yearly report to council outlining past work and summer street cleaning plans. He proposes a permanent crew system to improve results and fix responsibility for street cleanliness.
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Thomas
Scranton Business College Spring and Summer Terms Open
Students enroll for spring and summer terms as demand remains high. Last year’s summer session was a success with many students gaining positions in the fall and winter. This week calls go out for three bookkeepers and three stenographers with good salaries, though only one position has been filled.
Bechtold and Loughran Open Fish and Veg Market
Bechtold and Loughran, valued employees in the market of W. H. Pierce, plan to open their own fish and vegetable market next Saturday at the corner of Penn avenue and Spruce street. The new firm is well qualified to succeed and deserves it.
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Messrs
Queen Quality shoe sale offers $3.00 pairs
Women who have not worn Queen Quality shoes are invited to Mahon's shoe store at 606 Lacks Ave for a sale price of three dollars per pair.
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Mahon's Shoe Store
Ave
No Prospects of Tax Levy Reduction for School Year
Finance committees report no plan to cut the school tax levy for the coming year as most estimates exceed last year. Major items include higher salaries for teachers and staff, new furniture, and potential new schools, with the building committee still to present its key estimate. A deficiency payment of about 40000 is noted.
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High and Training Committee
Ite Labora
Prediction on new buildings raises levy beyond fourteen mills
The note warns that permitting any new structures would push the levy above 14 mills, a level that has been kept for the last two years. The text marks fourteen mills as the current cap and implies a potential overage if growth continues.
Four-Day Personally Conducted Tour to Washington by PRR
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a four day personally conducted tour to Washington from Williamsport and central Pennsylvania starting Monday April 2. It includes train stops from Renovo to Harrisburg and York with round trip rates from various stations and hotel accommodations through April 6. Guides will be distributed on the train and agents in Williamsport Wilkes-Barre Sunbury Altoona Lancaster Harrisburg and Philadelphia area provide itineraries and tickets.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Williamsport
Wilkes-Barre
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Washington
National Capital
Renovo
Scranton
Bunbury
Mt. Carmel
Altoona
Lancaster
York
Williamaport
Dewart
Selinsgrove
Lykens
Dillaburg
Lebanon
Columbia
Wrightaville
Shamokin
Auper
Whiskes-Barre
Sunsbury
Cumberland Valley
Chambersburg
Harrar
Wi Hameport
Wilkes- Barre
George W. Boyd
Cea Broad Street Station
Philadeta
Local Pharmacies Offer Refunds on Cough Syrup Guarantee
Matthews Bros and Chittenden Epolpe Pharmacy back a money back guarantee on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tur. A 50 cent bottle tested with a partial refund if it fails to cure cold or cough. D W Humphrey McGarrah Thomas Pichel Banderson Donahoe Fiche Brown's Pharmacy. William Franz opens a smoking parlor and cigar store at 310 Washington Avenue near the Tribune.
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Greene
Matthews Bros. c. &Chittenden
Epolpe Pharmacy
D. W. Humphrey McGarrah
Thomas G. Pichel
William Franz
Washington Avenue
The
Tribune
Bie Ne
Packard Shoe Promises Comfort No Break-In Required
Muahon's Shoe Store at 608 Lackawanna Avenue advertises the Packard shoes priced at 3.50 with a claim that they require no breaking in. The note highlights immediate wearability and local availability for customers.
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Packard
Muahon's Shoe Store
Lacka. Ave
Barnes at the Brunswick serves hot baked beans
Barnes at the Brunswick will serve hot baked beans tonight for lunch at 414 Spruce Street.
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Spruce Street
Steam Heating and Plumbing and Baby Bazaar Ads
Steam heating and plumbing service by P F and M T Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave. Children reefers and box coats in spring weights now open at the Baby Bazaar, 512 Spruce Street. Beecham's Pills advertised to dispel the blues.
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P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Baby Bazaar
Spruce Street
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Lewson
Dime Deposit and Discount Bank
Chas. du Pont Breck
H. G. Dunham
DR. Taylor
Wyoming Avenue
Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
B. Warman
Washington, D.C
Eee
W. H. Stanton
Chaplain Pierce
Will
Grand Jury
M. T. Lavelle
C. G., Boland
Andrew Healey
Jersey
E. G
Coursen
Smith
Teeter Eee
Edson
Sseressees
Scranton Business College
Postoffice
Pennsylvania Railroad
Beecham
Emerson
Washington Ave
Tuk Modfrn
Haspwakk Stans
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank
Wakehouse
Green Ridge
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Conrad
Penular House Furnishing
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
Cassel’s Little Folks Magazine
London
England
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