CITY NOTES AND LOCAL EVENTS BRIEFLY TOLD
Richard Lonergan of West Scranton who was badly hurt when thrown from a runaway over Cedar Avenue bridge remained under care at Lackawanna Hospital. Ex County Commissioner William Frans opened an upscale cigar store at 310 Washington Avenue with a team parlor for checkers and dominoes. District Attorney John R. Jones was reported to be improving at the hospital with no major change noted. A rehearsal of the Intermediate A boys choir conducted by Mrs. Annie Barnas at the high school drew about 300 singers. A small fire at a street corner caused some damage when clothing stored in a closet ignited, with family losses noted but no injuries.
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Richard Lonergan
West Scranton
Cedar Avenue Bridge
Lackawanna Hostal
William Frans
Washington Avenue
Place Teammakings
Comteachors
Annie Barnas
Ex-Commissioners Vindicated in County Case Verdicts Favor Defendants
The Scranton Daily Tribune reports the ex-county commissioners were vindicated as the jury found no surcharges should be sustained in the large fraud charges, a verdict Judge Savidge called entirely satisfactory. Separate rulings include a $50 verdict for Stuart Cutler against the Scranton Railway Co and $1,250 for D B Replogle in a defamation suit. other cases involved Mrs. Duggan, John A Lee, and a rent dispute in Williams Building. Trial spanned nine court days beginning March 19. several attorneys are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savidge Gaid
Replogle
Cutler
Tribune
Savidge
John P. Kelly
H. A. Knapp
C. P. O'Malley
H. M. Hannah
E. C. Newcomb
Stuart Cutler
Scranton
I. H. Burns
George W. Beale
Everett Warren
D. B. Replogle
Arthur Frothingham
Frothingham
Archbald
N. A. Hulbert
J. B. Lesh
E. BR. Huntington
J. D. Williams
Archbeld
Mayor's veto on clerk hire sparks city hall turmoil
City hall discussions focus on the mayor's veto of the controller's clerk hire. Deputy Controller Hartley and John W. Howell threaten to strike if veto stands, while council votes and absences cloud whether the item will pass over the mayor. The controller argues funding lines and temporary school board contracts affect compensation and mandamus may be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Hartley
John W. Howell
Supreme Court
Archhbald
D. J. Reedy
Vin Mariani claims its malaria remedy exceeds all others
A fragmentary ad copy touts Vin Mariani as highly effective against malaria and weak blood and influenza. It presents claims of superior medicinal power and urges reliance on the product while warning against substitutions.
Dispute Over Timing of Note Purchase and Notice
The case centers on whether the notes were bought before or after notice of assignment. Butts and Palmer claim the transfer occurred August 1, 12 percent, while Palmer says he did not receive notice until August 19. The plaintiff contends notice was given several days before August 17. KE. C. Newcomb represents the plaintiff and A. J. Colborn, Jr. represents the defendant.
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Butts
Palmer
KE. C., Newcomb
A. J. Colborn, Jr
Fink Divorce Case Reveals Deception and Desertion
Testimony before Judge Edwards detailed a base deception in the divorce case of Levondia Fink and William H. Fink. The 21 year old libellant, who lived with her mother Mrs. Sarah McCarthy in Penn avenue, was married in 1896 at age 17. The husband, a traveling man, left after five days for Philadelphia and later deserted her in Bethlehem. He never returned, though he sent tickets and money attempts, leaving the young woman to return home and remain apart from him.
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Edwards
Levondia Fink
William H. Fink
Sarah McCarthy
Penn Avenue
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
McCarthy
Joseph K. Dixon
Philadelphia
Bethlehem
Scranton
Marriage Licenses Franklin Freas Jr and Jennie Kelly Wed
Franklin P Freas Jr and Jennie Kelly were wed in Scranton notes indicate a marriage license filing and ceremony.
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Franklin P. Freas, Jr
Scranton
Jennie Kelly Ewed Scranton
Court House News Notes Receivers Appointed in Davies Case
Hon. John P. Kelly and H. L. Taylor were yesterday appointed receivers in the case of Lewis and others against Davies.
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Court House News Notes
John P. Kelly
H. L. Taylor
Lewis
Davies
Card offers refund for Greene's Syrup if no cure
Slogan claims a 60 cent Greene's Werranted Syrup of Tar will cure coughs and colds and promises a refund if it fails. The text mentions assurance of payment and factory funding credits to G. Bone and others, with signatures asserting the warranty.
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Arantes
G. Bone
Lackawanna Delegates Pick National Figures for State Convention
Delegates from Lackawanna meet to choose national delegates and alternates for the Democratic state convention in Harrisburg. E J Robinson presided, Martin T Cadden secretary, Lynett named national delegate, with Cadden and Boland among alternates. Colonel F J Fitzsimmons chosen as national delegate at large. The hour marks Bryan advocacy and party unity themes surfaced in remarks on the Chicago platform and Democratic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Robinson
Harrisburg
Lackawanna
P. W. Costello
Joseph Taylor
William Cusick
Martin T. Cadden
D. W. Vaughan
J. J. Coyne
William
Mr. O'Rourke
E. J. Lynett
the Times
T. J. Jennings
Mr. Cadden
C. G. Boland
James J. O'Neill
Carbondale
F. J. Fitzsimmons
Mr. Baylor
Lackawanna Delegation backs Fitzsimmons for delegate at large
The Lackawanna county Democratic delegation pledges support for Colonel F J Fitzsimmons as their delegate at large to the Harrisburg state convention on April 6. They recall his past speeches in support of Democracy and Bryan and announce travel and Harrisburg meetings to finalize committee and presidential elector choices. John S Billings informs Fitzsimmons he has been named temporary chairman of the convention.
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Lackawanna
F. J. Fitzsimmons
Kanean City
Lackawanna County
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Bryan
Frank J. Fitecimmons
Commonwealth of Pennsylvan
John 8. Billing
Erle
Democratic Estate Committee
Delaware and Hudson asks new trial in Martin case
Attorneys Jessup and Jessup for the Delaware and Hudson Railroad request a new trial in John T. Martin v. the railroad. They claim lack of plaintiff testimony, excessive verdict of 55500, improper post testimony motions, faulty jury instructions, and alleged insanity of the plaintiff before and at the time of the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessup & Jessup
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company
United States Circuit Court
John T. Martin
John T. Martin Awarded Large Damages
Dr. John O Malley rushed to Easton to treat John T. Martin formerly of this city who recently won a verdict of 55500 damages for injuries from a Delaware and Hudson wreck. The patient grew violent and failed to recognize the doctor, and was moved to his sister’s home for quieter surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Malley
Easton
John T. Martin
Delaware and Hudson
Martin
Stomach Trouble Tait and the Health Tonic Claim
The ad touts Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for stomach troubles, liver and kidney diseases. It promises improved digestion, strengthened blood, and restored health, urging immediate use and noting a private seal on the bottle neck.
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Perry Brothers
Ian
Medilcine
Spruce Street
Carl and
Mae
Edward Reyer
Spruce &T
Court House
H. B. Ware
Williams Building
Postoffice
Fire Department
Green Ridge Wheelmen
Green Ridge Street
Underwood
Thirteenth Regiment
Adams Avenue
Mulberry Street
Foote
R. R
Stanley Swarts
The
Jewish Chautauqua Society
Jury OF Taxpayers
City of
H. C. Butler
R. PD. Stuart
Cleveland Case
R. D. Cleveland
Thomas F. Palmer
Cleveland
Baltimore
Chester M
Mahon's Shoe
Sacra, Ave
BE. M. Green
Paull Building
Vin Mariani
Mariani
Brillant Tribune
Western Hemisphere
Chicago Plaatform
William Jennings Bryan
Keystone
Tait
Ackawanna
Penn Avs
Aundry
A. B. Warman
China
G. V. Millar & Co
F. L. Crane
Vicinity
CRANE
Lackawanna Avenue
Madras
Berghauser
Lackawanna Ave
Axminster
Savonnerie
Real Wilton
Scranton Carpet Company
Clark & Snover Co
Staipres ImmoKine
Everett
Diz
City Hall
the Dickson Manufacturing Co
Tton and
Wilke+ Barra Pa
General Office
Scranton, Pa
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