Tribune opens Wilkes-Barre branch and plans wider circulation
The Tribune establishes a Wilkes-Barre office at No 2 Lanni building Public Squares to extend circulation in Luzerne county and surrounding towns. It pledges comprehensive Luzerne news and aims to publish three to five hours earlier than Philadelphia and New York papers.
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The
Tribune
Lanni
Uars
Wilkes-Barre
Luzerne County
Wyoming Valley
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Important Witnesses on the Stand in Hendricks Case
Witnesses recount Hendricks admissions to Robbery and murder at Ray Boyer’s house. Boyer swore falsely before, then testified Hendricks and an accomplice divided money after washing blood from hands. Detectives Simpson and Keighron testified to Hendricks confessing more crimes in New York and Hoboken. McSweeney corroborated. Court adjourned after long session.
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Hendricks
Ray Boyer
Nuyurderers
Barney Reick
Harney Reick
Reick
Simpson
Hendrickka
Jtall Simpson
Hoboken
New York
Brooklyn
Boyer
Delaware, Kawanna and Western Railroad Company
Ttalian
Laurel Run
McSweeney
Barring & McSweeney Detective Agency
Keighron
Angry Hazletonians threaten retaliation over Quay County bill
Hazleton residents angered by the Quay County bill defeat threaten political retaliation against Luzerne County Republicans. The Hazleton Sentinel notes conferences by leaders to push the measure in Harrisburg before the session ends, while warnings of independent action by the lower end loom.
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Quay County
Hazleton
Republican Party
Luzerne
Quay
Harrisburg
Hazle
Hazleton Sentinel
Luzerne County
Wilkes-Barre
Hagleton
House
Luserne
Architect Meyers Visits Town for Private Commissioners Interview
Architect Meyers senior arrived unheralded and held a private interview with county commissioners. He declined press interviews and reportedly brought perfected plans for a million dollar courthouse. He did not press the second 10 000 instalment of his contract and avoided litigation at this time.
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Meyers
Tense Clash Over Final Payment in County Building Project
The county treasurer's refusal to pay the $10,000 without court order has cooled actions and drawn cautious behavior from all parties. Relations between architect and commissioners are cordial yet strained, with public sentiment increasingly hostile toward both sides as pressure grows. An informal understanding may delay the second $10,000 installment to ease public wrath.
Wilkes-Barre Praised for Street Cleaning and Paving Needs
Wilkes-Barre earns praise for thorough daily street cleaning though critics say several major streets require paving and repair. South Main below South North Main above Union Washington and Canal Northampton between Main and Canal are cited as examples where cobbles or wooden blocks harm property values and business.
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Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes- Barre
South Main
North Main
Union
Washington
Canal
Northampton
Main
Wilkes-Barre and Syracuse play at Athletic Park again
Local brief notes report Wilkes-Barre and Syracuse clubs facing off at Athletic Park today while Nantheoke mines shut for a day due to coal surplus. Wyom ing National Bank overstatement corrected from 170000 to 270000. Lehigh alumni banquet at Wyoming Valley House. J Toole to perform Killaraney and the Rhine then Rip Van Winkle. Traction Company urged to pause cars for boarding and alighting.
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Wilkes-Barre
Syracuse
Athletic Park
Nantheoke
Wyoming National Bank
J. &. Toole
Killarney
Wilker-Marre
Wilkes Barre Traction Company
Local Society Notes and Miscellany
Mrs. William Miller is seriously ill with grip. Mr and Mrs Po W Miller tour at Permudae. Attorney Emmett D Nichols has a comfortable room. May Dunning visits family of M H Alder editor of Harper's. Hugus family from Sheldon Axle works moved to Glen Summit cottage. Dr Hollister recovering from a bad attack. Dr Charles Miner to complete medical studies in Europe. Miss Harriet Lacair to return from Scranton. John T Lenahan excels in murder trial. L Thorckwood from Scranton in town for Concordia spring concert. Fred Stark in Hazleton on business. agent for American Torch Manufacturing Co of New York. Jesse Kline resigns Wyoming National Bank to become cashier of White Mayen Savings Bank.
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William Ms Miller
Po W. Miller
Emmett D. Nichols
Rooma
Lan Rg Tually
He M. Alder
Harper's Magazine
Hugus
Sheldon Axle Works
Nat Glen Summit
Hollister
Charles Miner
Charles A. Miner
Europe
Misa Tlarriet Lacalr
Scranton
TF. Penman
John T. Lenahan
Lorvey Thackwood
Concordia
Fred Stark
Hazleton
Stark
American Torche Manufacturing Company
New York
Jesse Kline
Wyoming National Bank
White Mayen Savings Bank
Avoca Ball and Local Notices Highlight Town News
The Athletic club plans a grand ball on May 30 with tickets at 60 cents. Mrs Hopgowl of Pittston visits Mrs Hoskins of Lincoln Hill. Miss Sarah Taylor attends a funeral in Scranton. The Methodist Episcopal church hosts a reception for the new pastor Rev Wagner. Traction company aborts town trip after council threat to arrest. council requires compliance with ordinance. Mrs T G Yates of Grafton, WV, visits Mrs Newlin.
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Hopgowl
Pittston
Hoskins
Lincoln Hill
Sarah Taylor Ia
Scranton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jr. Wagner
Avoca
Traction Company
Councle
T. G. Yates
Grafton
West Virginia
Newlin
Triton-Factoryville Ball Team Shows Strong Lineup
The home squad, same core as last year’s champions with two changes, expects a dominant game. Absent Frear with a sore finger and Streeter at college are replaced by Wolfe at third base and Atkinson in center. Remaining lineup features Bandwell, Hodge, Harding, Northrop, Cortright, McKown, Sampson, and Witcher.
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Triton-Factoryville
J. J. Frear
D. Streeter
Wolfe
Atkinson
Bandwell
Hodge
Harding
Northrop
Cortright
McKown
Sampson
Witcher
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
Rheumatism cured in 1 to 4 days by a mystic treatment that removes the cause and makes the disease disappear. It is advertised as rapidly acting and radically curative, sold by Carl Lorenz Drug Store at 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.
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Carl Lorenz
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
Local Health and Household News Brief
Miss Martha Carey suffers a faint attack of quinsy. Mrs. George Drake Jr. is confined at home by illness. Contractor J. TB. Carey begins work on E. JL. Van Campen's new house. John FB. Dills, formerly homebound, is now able to go out part of the time.
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Martha Carey
George Drake, Jr
J. TB. Carey
E. JL. van Campen
John FB. Dills
Powder explosion injures five at Pittston mine
About 2 o'clock Friday morning an explosion occurred at the Spehooley shaft operated by Butler Mine company. Five men were seriously burned and one may die. Injured are John Jenoskie 41 George Belchus 26 Frank Petrosti 24 Joseph Konceneky 27 and John Kilcullen who was less severely burned. Four were taken to the hospital and Kilcullen to his home in Exeter. The blast was caused by a powder explosion while four workers toiled about 700 feet from the shaft. Two keg s of powder missing could explain the incident. A telegram reported a missing girl Murphy from Pittston and investigations were requested. Other items note timetable changes for Erie and Wyoming Valley trains and local school events in West Pittston confirming commencements and class days.
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Spehooley
Butler Mine Company
John Jenoskie
George Belchus
Prank Petrosti
Jessa
Rickett's
Loftus
Murphy
Pittston
Thomas Shea Company
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Erie
Broad Street
West Pittston
Music Hall
Stettler
Esasela
Ives
North Main Avenue
Ferry Bridge
Agnes O'Malley
Mobssis
James Boland
Scranton
Charles Fretiger
George Schimel
Anna
Alice Boland
Mare
Aggie Walch
Jennie O'Malley
Clara
Helen Linkt
O'Malley
Lackawanna
F. Clarke
Luzerne
F. Burke
L. Johns
H. Conden
No. M
Ewin
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Miss Morahan
Agnes Morahan
Avoon
Negiige
Rickett’s
Classified help wanted and loan notice fragment
A series of small classified items include a loan offer with 1.30 rate on mortgage and securities, address 408 Spruce Street, Scranton. Job seeks range from bookkeeping stenography to cooking and pastry, with several young people seeking positions and references. Various vague contact notices list addresses in Scranton and Lackawanna Avenue.
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LDB
Lackawanna Avenue
Gail Ar Addraeas
Ae Tohnson
Oat
Help Wanted and Wanted Advertisements Mixed List
Classified ads show multiple job requests and staffing needs across fields. Employers seek managers salesmen cooks and agents with varied salaries, capital requirements, and locations in St Louis Chicago and Scranton, indicating broad employment opportunities and commission structures.
Professional Cards From Scranton Dentists and Lawyers
A fragmented list of professional notices shows multiple Scranton area doctors dentists and lawyers with addresses on Spruce street Washington avenue Lackawanna avenue Adams avenue and other streets. It includes physicians Dr G Edgar Dean Dr A J Connell and surgeons and a roster of attorneys with office locations in Commonwealth Building Burr Building and other landmarks.
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Spruce Street
Scranton
Court House Square
A. J. Connell
Washington Avenue
Francke
Drug Street
W. B. Allen
North
Washington _avenue
Frey
Lyoming Ave
Ey Dence
Vine Street
M. Gates
Washton Avenue
Commonwealth
Madison Ave
Patterson & Wilcox
Beranton
Roswell HH
Patterson
William A. Wilcox
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Commonwealth Building
W. Ff. Royle
Burr
Frank T. Okell
Couxchange
James W. Oakford
Samuel W. Hogar
Oillce
Spruce St
L. A. Watres
Lackawannave
Urie Townsend
Dime Hank
RK Bitcher
Evrb
COW Hunts
Seranon
Riee Davis & von Storch
BE. L. Walter
Offich
Washington
Lewis Hancock
Cor. Wash
Ave
Drown & Morris
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Franklin Avenue
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Bsix
West Lackawanna Avenue
Thomas E. Evans
Avcar
Hyde Park
Reoma
John Jermysh
Lo Wyoming Avenue
Sale
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Nerre Ton
W. M. Jemmyn
Priceburg
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the Woods Investment Cos
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Adama Ave
Lane
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Court OF Common Pleas
Lackawanna County
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George Edward French
Seth
Frank FB. Clemons
Bhariff
W. F. Boyle
Physicians
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Linden Street
DR. Kay
Penn Ave
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Adame Avenue
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Burgeon
St. M. Stratton
Offich Coal Exchange
Republic Savings and Loan Association
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Grand Union Tea CO
Jones Brob
Jos. Kubrutel
Lackawann Avenue
Elk Cape
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I. Ziegler
Westminster Hotel
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L. & Waggenger
Victor Koch
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A A. & Clark & CO
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J. Bauer
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Washington Ave
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