Personal School Controller T. J. Jennings in New York
District Attorney John W. Jones resumed duties yesterday. Referee in bankruptcy C. A. Van Wormer returns from New York. Louise Mofarry of Honesdale visits Lafayette street. Druggist D. J. Thomas in Washington as representative to the eighth decennial convention. Doctors Fordham Laubach Donnegan Marcy Duffy Fordham attend Susquehanna denial convention at Wilkes-Barre. Local figures to attend national Ancient Order of Hibernian in Faneuil Hall Howton. J. W. Wall distributes postal cards in Scranton area offering free trial of David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy. Special reduced fares to Easton for Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument dedication on May 10. Central Railroad of New Jersey offers $3 round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Fordham
C. Laubach
BJ. Donnegan
O. J. Marcy
M. A. Duffy
W. H. Fordham
Wilkes-Barre
William Dawson
C. Donovan
James P. Meandrew
Jessup
Mat Aray
Ancient Order of Hibernian
Faneuil Hall
Howton
J. W. Wall
Scranton
David Kennedy
Rondouwt
N. Y
Easton
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Archdeaconry Meeting Held At Plymouth
The annual spring session of Scranton archdeaconry of the Episcopal Church met yesterday at St. Peter's Plymouth attended by ministers and lay members from the city. Archdeacon Coxe reported increased contributions. Wyalusing and Stephenaville churches changed. A $1400 missionary fund is needed. Rev. Robert Bell preached. Debate centered on afterlife reunion and eternal punishment with remarks by Rev. Hallentine and Bateman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Plymouth
Rogers Terael
B. J. Haughton
BE. J. McHenry
M. Br, Nash
F. R. Batenan
F. B. Ballentine
Coxe
Ter. Hallentine
Rev. Bateman
Splendid Pageantry At Forepaugh and Sella Parade
A grand display of elephants rare beasts and Egyptian barge glimpses in the united street parades of the Great Adam Forepaugh and Sella Brothers shows at Scranton on Thursday May 10. Elaborate chariots horses and costumes promise an eye filling spectacle with low excursion tickets urged for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleopatra
Adam Forepaugh & Sella Brothers
Consolidated
Scranton
Water trough for horses urged on Cedar avenue
Mayor Moir received a petition from South Scranton teamsters and horse owners asking that the Cedar avenue trough for horses be supplied with water. The trough at 1710 Cedar avenue has had no water for years, and the signers say they can obtain additional names up to one hundred. Mayor Moir will notify the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to seek a solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
South Scranton
Cedar Avenue
M. J. Ruddy
John Feeney
Adam Sieeh
Anthony Bell
John McGuire
Edward Crane
P. Reilly
John Walsh
Fred Hugs
Old Wound Troubled Him A Civil War Vet Taken to Hospital
A man about sixty five or six years old, a Civil War veteran from New York, was found in pain from a wound at Gettysburg and taken to Lackawanna Hospital by Policeman John Davis and Detective John Moir. He rested at Matthews' drug store on Lackawanna Avenue before transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Hospital
John Davis
John Moir
New York
Matthews
Lackawanna Avenue
Gettysburg
Young performers prepare operetta with stage NYC team
Rehearsals have run five weeks for a forthcoming operetta featuring about 260 young people. Mr. Alfred Wooler trains the cast and Mies Hardenbergh selected it. Final staging will be directed by FLH Decker Co. of New York with full scenic effects and costumes from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Wooler
Mies Hardenbergh
FLH. Decker & Co
New York
New York City
Paving Work Disrupts Providence Line Service and Market Cars
Scranton Railway Company warns passengers to transfer between cars and walk around active paving zones on the Providence line. The Market Street cars will be taken out of service during the paving operation. George F. Kellow announces candidacy for Recorder of Deeds in Lackawanna County Republican primaries on June 11, 1900 from 4 to 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Market Street
Scranton Railway Company
Hecarder of Deeds
Lackawanna County
George F. Kellow
Gentlemen's Driving Races at the Speedway
A brief notice advertises driving races at the Speedway this Saturday at 1 o'clock. The item mentions 40 Shares Colliery Engineer Co stock for sale and references Comegys and the Dime building. Smoke The Pocono cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colliery Engineer Co
Comegys, Dime Building
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promises Safe Teething Relief
A fragment describes a mothers remedy for teething pain in children. The ad asserts perfect success soothing the child and calming gums, claiming it eases wind colic and relieves distress without other remedies, urging use of Mrs Winslow's product.
Miners Parade and Dewey Day Celebration in Scranton
A large street parade and mass meeting near Farr's Heights in West Scranton honored Dewey's day. Nearly 2 000 United Mine Workers participated, with locals from Mt. Pleasant Pine Brook Taylor North Scranton and Old Forge marching under banners backing workers' rights and solidarity. John R. Farr chaired the event with speeches stressing organization and ballot power for labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
Farr's Heights
John R. Farr
United Mine Workers
West
Scranton
Jackson Street
North Matin
Sumner Avenues
Main Avenue
Lafayette Street
Hyde Park Avenue
Division Street
Beynon Street
Barr's Heights
Grand Marschal
John M. Dempary
Fred Dilcher
Nelsonville
Ohio
Miners’ National Executive Board
Thomas Db. Nichols
Nanticoke
Bernard Ficig
Brewery Workers’ Union
Benjamin James
Naonal
Courtright
C. J. Nain
J. P. Kearney
G. Gothier
Cigarmakers’ Union
P. J. Moran
Central Labor Union
J. Baxter
Lawrence
Mt. Pleasant
West Scranton
Thomas Davis
Pine Brook
Alex, Phillips
John Dempsey
Patrick Flaherty
Taylor
North Scranton
Daniel Coleman
Old Forge
Farr
Nicholas Burke
Committee of Arrangements
Mr. Farr
Observance of Dewey Day in Scranton Area Mines and Mills
Dewey Day was broadly observed with many mines idle to join the labor demonstration. Delaware and Hudson mines and several Scranton area operations stayed open, while West Scranton breakers and drivers idled. Some factories continued regular production, including Dickson works and Elik Mille plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Clinton
Carbondale
Leggett's Creek
Marvine
Dickson
von Storeh
Plymouth No
Plymouth
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company
Hyde Park
Scranton Coal Company
Pennsylvania Coal Company
West Scranton
West Side
Dickson Works
Scranton Bolt and Ink
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
O Boyle Shot Himself in Sudden Madness Verdict Returns
Coroner's jury finds James J. O'Boyle died from a self inflicted gunshot during a temporary insanity episode at 226 Franklin avenue Scranton. They exonerate his wife Lottie A O'Boyle from any involvement and note wounds to both spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. O'Boyle
Fliza A. O' Boyle
John W. Busch
Lonn BB
Day
Louis Goerlitz
John McMullen
Br. KE. F. Beanson
David H. Parry
Lackewanna Hospital
Y Boyle
O' Boyle
St. Peter's
O'Boyle
John Coggins
Wranklin Avenue
Jennie Tallman
D'oyle
Coggins
Goldsmith’s Bazaar
Green Ridge
Lottie
Charles W. Wander
Lackawanna Hospital
O'Boyles
Aurora
Roberts
Sarah Coggins
Franklin Avenue
O’ Boyle
John Coggina
Jamee J. O' Boyle
Scranton
Lottie O'Boyle
Supreme Court Accepts Policy Rationale on School Board Act
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court avoided striking down the school board act, signaling a policy-based stance to preserve existing conditions. The decision sparks debate among jurists about constitutional interpretation, with Justice Williams opposing liberal readings and Justice Mitchell urged as a pivotal figure shaping future rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Itta
Williams
Mitchell
Philadelphia
Steritt
Justice Willams
Williaims Aca
Supreme court ruling affects school district auditing duties
City Controller Howell must audit the school district even if not acting as auditor. The court says compensation may be allowed and the ruling may hasten restoring clerk hire funds in the controller's department. Attorneys note neither orderholders nor Creamer will suffer. paper issued does not create new legal obligation for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Supreme Court
Special Train to Wilkes-Barre for Nordica Concert
The Delaware and Madsen railroad runs a special train from Scranton and Carbondale to Hagel Street Wilkes-Barre on May 7 1900 for the Nordica concert. It departs Scranton 7 00 p m Carbondale 6 15 p m with stops at Jermyn Archbald Peckville Olyphant Providence and Green Ridge. Fare from Carbondale to Olyphant and Peckville 6c tickets on sale April 10 at Powell's music store at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Madsen Railroad
Scranton
Carbondale
Hagel Street
Wilkes-Barre
Nordicen
Jermyn
Archbald
Peckville
Olyphant
Providence
Green Nicire
Tie
Beranton
Powell's Music Store
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aMucnce
Uied
Discount Bank
Chas
du Pont Breck
H. G. Dunham
Custer
Thim
Enterprise Blueflame
Washington Ave
DR. Taylor
Wyoming Avenue
Hole Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Aundry
Penn Avenue
A. B
Warman
T. J. Jennings
John WH. Jones
C. A. van Wormer
Mies Louise Mofarry
Honesdale
Minnie Cawley
D. J. Thomas
Washington
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Archdeaconry Meeting
South Side Water Trough
Horse Owners
Teamsters
Mra. Winslow
Islan
Spain
Thomas D. Nichols
Coursen
E. G
Common Pleas
McPherson
Dauphin County Courte
United States District Court
Bennett
Laverne County
This County
Erle County
Justice Williams
Pennsylvania
Knox Sailors
Hand & Payne
Washington Avenue
Pocono
Vic
Clarke Bros
Carnen
Thenmelore
Elieet Frand
Hayes & Varley
Spruce St
Bet
Wyoming
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakehouse
Lackawanna Ave
Sruggists
Reynolds
Conrad
America
Dowllers i Tiweh
The
Ramsey & Gore Mfg. Co
the Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wisket Harra
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Wyoming Ave
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