City notes full rehearsal and meetings across town
Wednesday evening the Symphony rehearsal will be held at the new Poor Farm. A joint fire department committee will meet to arrange the annual inspection and parade. Directors of the Florence Crittenton mission meet today. Atlantic League schedule available at The Tribune office.
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Symphony Ovrelowira
Fre
Wouncila
Florence Crittenton Mission
Affond
The
Tribune
Howard Place
Georgia
W. E L. Brown
Police Chiefs Readies for National Convention in Tennessee
The report notes an unusually low death rate last week with twenty four deaths. Thirteen new cases include six diphtheria three measles and four whooping cough. Chief Frank Robling J will attend the chiefs of police convention in Chattanooga Tennessee next week with Emil Behimpz and Chief Kline of Wilkes.
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Pa- Hee
Frank Robling
Elmira Notes and Local Incidents Darken News
Narre and Chief Cassada of Elmira to attend. wind storm blows down flag pole and cuts telephone lines. Funeral tomorrow for Thomas J. Griffin who died from wounds in a Bradfor d attack. Officers elected in Scranton Thunder and Power Co. Surovits freed in assault case. bail set. Runaway team injures driver near Lackawanna Ave. Miner Adam Mumey injured at Moorte Coal mines. Concert tonight with Pro fester Hemberger leading. soloists Helen Bare en Webster and Arnold Lohmann to perform. dancing to follow.
Baptism of Van Horn Before Execution in Dunmore
George K. Van Horn, to be executed Thursday for the murder of Josephine Wescott, was immersed yesterday by Rev. R. R. Hulgin of Tripp Avenue Christian church. The ceremony occurred in the jail chapel with church members and officials present as the condemned man sought peace with God.
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George K. van Horn
Josephine Wescott
R. R. Hulgin
Tripp Avenue
Mr. Bulgin
van Horn
Bul- bin
Baptisterys
Belovere
Peter
Jesus Christ
Christ
George
Rheumatism Cured by Chamberlain's Pain Balm
A reader testimonial from Freed, Calhoun Co, West Virginia, claims rheumatism confined the right limb until walking was impossible. After using one and a half bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm he could move about again and recommends it to others. Sold by all druggists with Matthew Brow as wholesale and retail agent.
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Chamberlain
John Snider
Freed
Calhounco
W. Va
Matthew Brow
Opinion of Justice Fell in Commonwealth v Neller
The Supreme Court upholds the trial as conducted and denies reversal. Justice Fell notes the trial was fair with able judge instruction, accepts admissibility of threats testimony to show mental state, and finds no error in photographic evidence nor in excluding one eye witness. The court emphasizes the district attorney may limit witnesses and that the defendant’s rights were not violated.
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Supreme Court
The
Commonwealth
Joseph Neller
Justice Fell
Bin
Tiwae
Wnc
Wis
Beardsleeve
Columbia Township
Mitchell
Uddersook Ve. Com
Ws Govuwhey Wee
Notlomt
Withers
Charles Lown
Beon
Witzened
Court upholds verdict as sentence review proceeds
The court affirms the judgment despite claims of improper repetition by the prosecution. The record shows careful, capable handling by the judge and no reversible error. Keller will be recalled for re sentencing within a few days as the complete case record arrives.
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Keller
Dave
Seizure Totals Reach 66000 Jacobs & Co Cigars
Reports show widespread confiscation across the Twelfth district with 9000 cigars seized since Saturday. Deputies in Lock Haven Renova North Bend Faston Pittston Danville tally hundreds to thousands in multiple lots as authorities move toward turning seized items over to the government.
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Jacobs & So
Penman
Brosius
Lock Haven
Renova
North Bend
Weaver
Faston
Jacobs & Co
Pittston
Danville
Buckingham
Special session on asphalt repairs called by city leaders
City councils convene in a special joint session at Mayor Moir's request to consider awarding a contract with Barber Asphalt Company under the repair ordinance. Mayor Mott and Controller Howell expected to observe if the measure passes. Uncertainty remains about resurfacing all streets out of bond, with rough estimates around 50,000 to 151,680 dollars for a ten year plan.
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Moir
Barber Asphalt Company
Mott
Howell
Mirber Company
Mulberry Street
Clay, Vine and Jefferson Avenues
Barber Company
Ex Sergeant Rafter Enlists Eight More Men for Three-Year Army Terms
Ex Sergeant William K. E. Rafter of Company I, First Volunteer Engineer Corps, with prior service in Porto Rico, is among eight recruits sent from the Bruc e Street station for three years. The group includes Tru man L. Wise, James Miller from Williamsport, William E. Rafter of Scranton, William Kane of Dunmore, Henry Graf of Scranton, Floyd B. Olmstead of Moosic, Isaac Jones of Scranton, and Martin Manley of Archbald. Half the men sail for Fort Columbus New York harbor and the other half head to Praesido San Francisco for service in the Philippines. Olmstead is a native of Higgins Lake Michigan and served in the Ninth Regiment P V I L.
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Bpruce Street
United States Army
Bernnton
Williameport
William KE. Rafter
Company I
First
Volunteer Engineer Corps
Ponce Harbor
Porto Rico
The
Tribune
Philippines
Truman L. Wise
James ©. Miller
New York Harbor
William E. Rafter
Scranton
William Kane
Dunmore
O Praesido
San Francisco
Cal
Henry Graf
Floyd 8
Olmstead
Moosic
Cavalry
Isaac Jones
Martin Manley
Archbald
Fort Columbus
Higgins Lake
Mich
Ninth Regiment
P. V
Equestrian Surprise At Buffalo Bill Show
Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of the Rough Riders will exhibit Monday May 22 with fresh horses many never bridled or saddled this season Colonel Cody brings bucking mustangs from Wyoming a carload of wild stock New features promise vivid demonstrations of history Porto Ricans and Cuban soldiers will perform in horsemanship with gear from their homeland.
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Buffalo Bill
Wild West
Congress of the
Rough Riders of the World
Western Plains
Colonel Cody
Wyoming
Two Revenue Decisions From Commissioner Clarify Tax Rules
Revenue Collector Penman received two new general interest decisions from Commissioner Wilson. One states that collateral up to $16,000 used as security is taxable and pledges are taxed only once regardless of loan cycles. The other holds that college baseball games are not subject to no wax.
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Penman
Wilson
TINKHAM RITES HELD IN WAVERLY
Died at Waverly Pa James Tinktum funeral from residence Wednesday at 2 p m. Also reported Albert G Wiewel 21 of Philadelphia died April 2 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital.
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Tinkham
Waverly
James Tinktum
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Advert
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway promises fast, on time trains and substantial savings for patrons. For those in a hurry, this railroad is recommended as the sole road to consider. Lane’s at 320 Spruce Street offers finest wines and cigars.
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Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
Lane's
Spruce Street
Supreme Court rules on platform riding in Thayne case
The Supreme Court affirmed the Superior court ruling in Edward Thayne vs Scranton Railway, holding a passenger who stands on a trolley car platform when seats are available may be injured and cannot claim damages. The decision, worth more than the $850 verdict, clarifies rights of riders on car platforms and safety duties of operators.
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Supreme Court
Thayne
Edward Thayne
Scranton Railway Company
Superior Court
Common Pleas
Thi County
John S. Kelly
Everett Warren
Jessup
Traction Company
Verdicat
Providence
Diamond Flats
Maint
Robinson
Haeberly
Charles H. Welles
William Robinson
Henry Armbrust
Lena
Amelia Robinson
Mr. Haeberly
Pennsylvania Central Brewing Company
Sevengalla hypnotist thrills Scranton audience
Sevengalla the hypnotist and telepathy performer wowed patrons at the Academy of Music last night detailing mind reading and street blindfold driving. The Gaiety theater season wraps with the Merry Widows Burlesque company closing tomorrow night as renovations begin for a September reopening.
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Sevengalla
Academy of Music
Sevenmralla
Th'e Look
Gaiety Theater
Merry Widows’ Burlesque Company
Yeatorday
Tom
Gertle Grimes
Powell Sisters
Satille
Young
California
Howard
Beeson
Miles
Mignon
Laila
Thomas W. Mack
Merry Widows Company
Galety
Scranton
van Osten
Weber & Field
Bryant & Watson's
Harry Willams Company
Hyde & Behman
Mike
The Corner Grocery Farce by Daniel Sully at the Empire
A glowing notice lauds The Corner Grocery as the cleverest farce by Daniel Sully with nonstop laughter from curtain rise to close. It praises the strong cast including Louise Sully Daisy Chaplin George D. Davis George H. Rareshide Harry McFayden and J P B Rodgers and the Empire quartet.
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Corner Grocery
Daniel Sully
Nolan
Louise Sully
Daisy Chaplin
George D. Davis
George H. Rareshide
Harry McFayden
J. P B. Rodgers
The
Empire Quartette
Olcott brings new drama A Flamance of Athlone to Lyceum
Chauncey Olcott, famed comedian and singer, appears at the Lyceum next Wednesday afternoon and evening with Augustus Pitou’s romantic drama A Flamance of Athlone. The show features new songs by Olcott and his celebrated vocal style drawing applause, with a capable company and a long New York run backing its appeal.
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Chauncey Olcott
Lyceum
Augustus Pitou
Wml
Kia
New York
What’s the Use Rothschild’s Income Question
A quip contrasts Seely and Hardappe weighing Rothschild’s income. The speaker muses how Rothschild would act if faced with Seely’s own earnings, a witty exchange reflecting class and wealth attitudes in London.
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Rotschild
Seely
Hardappe
Rothschild
London
Judy
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Surovits
Jacob Surovits
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Frank Bpingenburg
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Spangenberg
Delonding
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Lackawanna Avenue
Delaware and Hudson Depot
Jonas Long
Tomn
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Adam Mumey
Moorte Coal Company
Mhove
Almpey
Yraterday
Krang Eschety
Musibath
Profester Hemberger
Mies Helen Bareen-Webster
New York City
Arnold Lohmann
Wilkes-Barre
Bauer
BR. KR. Hulgin
Trild
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Tam
Sam
Ayer
Cate Sewall
Bleizing Clingars
Rafter
Empire
the Povono Gc. Cigar
FEC
Newcomb
James H. Torrey
Sneberly
Creighton Va. Scranton Lace Company
Chappell
Wonder
Gaiety
Risa
Crina Yall
Athlone
Thos. Kelly’s Stores
Iranuiin Avenue
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