Trolley Bill Sparks House Fight in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg May the Young bill granting trolley companies eminent domain faces a stiff House bid for second and third readings. Supporters hope a recess vote can pass the measure, while rivals push to block provisions and delay final passage through the session.
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Harrisburg
Friends of the Meneure
Mackey Oil
Hamilton
Senate
Brown
Westmoreland
League of American Wheelmey
Friends of the Hamilton
House
Washington Monument
Philadelphia
Keator
Pennsylvania
Hove
State of Municipal Corporatione
United States
Woodruff
Minister's Charity Prompts Depositors to Hope
In Hollidaysburg May a banker heirs dispute sparked excitement among Gardner Morrow bank depositors when attorney T J Baldbridge disclosed pastor Paul Gardiner of Fewlekley Pa has declined to join a legal defense and will share in the estate. The Gardner estate is valued around £200,000 with Gardiner claiming a third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner, Morrow & Co
T. J. Bald- Fiace
James Gardner
Lynn A. Brun
Bahiridge
Paul Gardiner
Presbyterian Church
Fewlekley
Gardner
Gandnor
Judge probes disreputable resorts in Lancaster liquor raids
Judge Drubaker continued his investigation into disreputable resorts and liquor law violations in Lancaster. Constables raided forty city locations, accusing individuals held at $100 bail each for trial at the next term, creating a great citywide sensation.
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Lancaster
Drubaker
Strikers Organize for Wage Scale Contest in Pittsburg
The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers moves to repair its lines for the annual wage scale contest in Pittsburg. Efforts are underway to secure a foothold in the big national dispute over pay.
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McKeesport
Amalgamated Association
Detroit
Mahoning
Shenango
Iron and Steel
United States
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Prisoners Near Freedom After Daring Jail Break Attempt
In Chambersburg two burglars George Toma and George Ellicott tried to escape a jail break last night. Guards woke the sheriff after a noise in the lower tier revealed a hole cut through the floor and an iron girder removed. Toma, under three year penitentiary sentence, planned a run next week. Ellicott awaiting sentencing. The men used iron-cutting tools, and the guards cannot determine how they obtained them.
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Chambersburg
George Toma
George Ellicott
Greenawalt
Tome
Falcott
Toms
Ellicott
Eaw
Ballast Placed On Track Delays Pennsylvania Train
A frustrated a young man named John Fania, likely 24, from Stonington Connecticut, attempted to wreck a Pennsylvania Tail road train near Mainwend. He spread ballast on the track causing one car to derail but no injuries were reported. He fled toward Ryde before entering the January river where he was captured by the watchman and foreman. He presented as of medium height with red hair and fair complexion.
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Lewistown
Mainwend
John Fania
Stonington
Conn
Hrnile
Ryde
Ennis
Awful fall in sleep in Bethlehem injures 21 year old
Charles Shimer, second son of Mrs L L Shimer of West Bethlehem, fell from a second story window while sleepwalking. He landed on the pavement, suffering crushed and broken ribs arm shoulder blade hip and legs with possible internal injuries. His brother alerted help and physicians treated him at home.
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Bethlehem
May
Charles Shimer
Ll. A. Shimer
Ticket Gave Him Away at Lake Shore Depot Robbery
Charles Hoovier of Greenville is charged in Cleveland with complicity in a depot theft at Osgood Pennsylvania. In August 1900 Hoovier presented a Sandy Lake ticket to the agent. the ticket was stamped and he urged train aboard. The agent notified Cleveland and Hoovier was arrested. He named Robinson as the thief and both were bound over for court.
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Greenville
Charles Hoovier
Cleveland
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Osgood
Hoovier
Sandy Lake
Is Good
Ofice
Robinson
New York Declines in Capitol Competition Invite
Morrisburg May reports no official announcement on invited architectural experts for the capitol plans. James H. Warner of Lancaster has accepted while two New York architects are believed to have declined. The six finalists include selections from Pittsboro Philadelphia and Boston with six alternates.
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Morrisburg
May
Alx
Capitol
James H. Warner
Lancaster
New York
Thie
Pittsboro
Philadelphia
Bostoll
Chinaman Shoots Self in Brownsville Laundry
At Uniontown on May 1 Ju Tien a Chinese laundryman from Brownsville shot himself after heavy drinking. He was found unconscious in his shop and died shortly after. Only ten cents was found on him. no inquest was held.
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Uniontown
Ju Tien
Brownsville
Marnying
Lineman Jointer Hurt by Falling Pail on Pole
West Chester May 9 Joseph Jointer a telephone lineman with one eye was struck by a falling pail while on a pole ten feet up. The impact lacerated his face and knocked him to the ground. He was taken to the hospital. Jointer is a Baltimore native.
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West Chester
Joseph Jointer
Jointer
Han
Baltimore
Mrs Murdock in a trance at Glackberry village
Pittsburg reports Mrs Join Murdock of Glackberry village Molicesport fell into a trance last night. Doctors have not yet awakened her though she has remained conscious of events during previous trance lasting over a week two years ago. She is robust with a husband and three children.
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Pittsburg
Join Murdlock
Glackberry Allay
Molicesport
Murdock
Armor Test Yields Successful Gun Plate Trial
Bethlehem May 9 government team tested inch armor plates for battleships Kearsarge and Kentucky at Bethlehem Tron works. Penetration shot entered three inches then shattered. cracking shot failed to crack. Test was severe but a triumph and the plates were accepted by the government.
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Bethlehem
Bethlehem Tron Company
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Judge Thomas Swing Dies at 70 in Pittsburg
Pittsburg reports Judge Thomas Swing died tonight of pneumonia after a four day illness. He was 70 and had served on the bench for 23 years. He was a member of the 1573 state constitutional convention and a longstanding figure in legal circles.
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Pittsburg
Thomas Swing
Pennsylvania
Hardware store safe robbed in Harrisburg afternoon
Between 1 and 2 pm yesterday a hardware store at Second and Walnut streets was entered and the rear safe opened. About $16 in cash and several checks were taken. The theft was discovered only some time after the robbers left.
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Harrisburg
Mey
Second
Walnut Streets
Death of Wife of Night Watchman Henry Short
In Lancaster on May 9, Henry Short found his wife dead at home from a ruptured blood vessel of the heart. The death occurred during the night, with no one present in the house at the time. The wife’s age was about nine years.
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Lancaster
Henry Short
Pittston lads arrested for stealing bass from Carpenter's Creek
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports George Brisco and Jerod Scherer were arrested Saturday by Mish Warden Campbell for taking bass out of Carpenter's Creek. The season does not open until June 1.
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Tittaton
George Brisco
Jerod Scherer
Pittston
Mish Warden Campbell
Carpenter's Creak
Bicycle Proverbs From a Crank Worthy Lore
A humorous medieval style piece on bicycles offers maxims about riding ethics and safety. It jokily blends proverbs with bicycle imagery, noting the rider’s path, wheels, and resilience while warning against pride and distraction. It ends with a call for polite, formal greetings among bicyclists.
Fighter John Bullivan Reflects on Past Days in Hut
Poetic monologue recalls John L Bullivan as he ponders his current footing and seeks a writer. He swears he will erase Julian's face per Martin's claim of his absence from the toe. The piece notes public doubt in Martin's judgment and marks a dated fetter fate.
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John L. Bullivan
Julian
Martin
John
Rone
Chicago
City Seeks Cheapest Rate Based on Value Received
Officials note advance pricing favors the lowest city cost when value delivered is considered. The statement highlights a focus on efficiency and cost containment in procurement and services.
Judge Murphy Boxing Clash Set for Two Weeks Ahead
Northeastern Pennsylvania champion James Judge and South Side Athletic Club instructor Patrick Murphy will box fifteen rounds for a 260 purse in the city within about two weeks. Judge, agile but lighter, faces Murphy a hard punching welterweight. outcome hinges on catchweight or 150 pound limit as suggested by Judge.
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James Judge
Pennsylvania
Patrick Murphy
South Side Athletic Club
Judge
Weither
Murphy
Scranton
Tim
Keogh Challenges Pool Champion Ely After Victory
Crant H. Ely of Springfield Ohio won the continuous pool championship against Hietman and Stewart of Binghamton New York at Hardman hall New York City. Stewart led by forty five points Friday night but Ely won Saturday night 244 to 182 reaching the 600 point mark as Stewart totaled 583. Jerome Keogh of Scranton has issued a $100 good faith guarantee and a challenge to Ely with bets around 250 or more, with the host city to be chosen by Ely.
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Crant H. Ely
Springfield
Oio
Hietman &. Stewart
Binghamton
Hardman Hall
New York City
Stewart
Ely
Jerome Keogh
Sun
Keogh
Scranton
Whirl of the Wheel Headlines Bicycle Legislation and Customs
The article surveys bicycle laws and debates across states including Arizona California Ohio and New Jersey. It notes a bill in New Jersey awaiting governor signature to compel railroads to carry bicycles as baggage and discusses riding etiquette safety and Sunday riding debates in Evanston Illinois. It mentions a Brooklyn cycle path conflict with pedestrians and a proposed tax on every wheel in St Louis.
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Jones
Arizona Seginature
Brown
Tito
Atlantic City
Maine
Nebraska
Brooklyn
West
Nxt
Ageodaton
Holckensack
N. W
Hin Ehop
Providence Journal
New York Weyole
Coune
Evanston
Empire Atate
South Carolina
Arizona
California
Ohio
New Jersey
Michigan
New Jerecy
Multiple Classified Notices and Rent Listings Surface
A jumble of rental offers sales notices and job ads appears. Listings mention suites on Lbs Wyoming avenue near Tile Hank, a division street home for sale, cottages for lakefront living, and a contractor ad. Additional notes reference sales, auctions, and employment in Scranton and Boston amid scattered contact details.
Calvert Lithographing Co. Ad Offers Sales Staff
A partial, old notice advertises positions for a paper and lithography business. It calls for energetic salespeople to handle new and used equipment, with emphasis on both foreign and domestic manufacture and commissions. Address Calvert Lithographing Co Detroit Michigan.
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Wmons
Calvert Athographing CO
Letroit, Mich
Bicycle Cyclometer and Wheel Innovations Highlighted
The article notes how cyclometers reveal mileage and that many married men avoid them for privacy. It discusses spoke construction advances on high grade wheels, including rolled threads that preserve wire, and claims rolled spokes use better quality steel and cost more for improved durability.
Course and Paddock Breeding and Races Noted in Local Stallion Table
Breeding plans include Trixy Hal 243% to Hal Dillard and Charley C to Governor Benton as Barnin Gat hosts a trotting meeting May 24. Notable entries: Mine Jennings 08 with a Bar of earnings, Hochester horses Palrview 2.18 and Deck Wright 4605 in training. Ken tucky Vinton 2074 driven by Surpal Lg. Cambridge Hat dam of Cricket 2.44 foals a filly by Gullne 201.
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Trixy Hal
Hal Dillard
Payne & Proctor
Ee le Simemond
Charley C
Sam Purdy
Nellie A
Wilkes Boy
Governor Benton
Mine Jennings
Knoop McCarthy
Barnin
Gat
W. McAllitor
Brerning
Eel
Plunket
Colerity
Moscow
Huawisia
Hochester
Ind
Palrview
Deck Wright
Mies Stratmere
Strathline
Strathmere
Toto
Falkland
Larry Harel
Bio
Cricket
Cambridge Hat
Tom Hat
Gullne
Cambridge
Pet
Public Notice of Debt Authority Limit
Notice by Robert Lenwick of 720 Munroe Avenue stating no person has right to contract debts on his account except on written order. All debts otherwise contracted will not be payable. May 10, 187?
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Court OF Common Pleas
Lackawanna County
Lake Fairing and Protective Association
Johnson
Sita Stoneton
Harry Telpp
N.S. Davet
F E Laawein
Hon Tole
South
Abington
Robert Lenwick
Munroe Avenue
Us Gable Graduated Midwife
Fragmentary text mentions a person linked to midwifery and a potential place name Waal. No clear date, event, or organization is readable to establish a fuller news item.
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Gable
Waal
Burt Aireet
Unclear fragment hints at local notice or noticeable building
Fragmentary OCR references a building project or notice with names S200 1700 700 Smalini and authorities HEFL. details damaged and unreadable.
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Smalini
Ban Oo
HEFL
Impounded Cow To Be Sold At Woodlawn Park
An advertisement states one brindle cow is impounded at Woodlawn Park and will be sold at public sale on May 11 at 2 oclock. Buyers must pay poundage and costs before selling.
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Wooodlawn Park
City Scavenger Offers Prompt Attention For All Orders
An ad announces city scavenger services with prompt handling of orders day or night. Contact at Scranton Street or North Washington Avenue for calls and delivery. improved pumps and vaults featured.
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Scranton
Owie
Washington Avenue
Yaceln
Iberry
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Pennsylvania News
Young Measure
Hamilton Road
Weiler Dill
Weiler
Senate Judiciary Committee
Rufus B. Bhaypely
Union Traction Company
Mersure
Enate Judiciary General Committee
Orme
Turnkey
John Ennis
Chinaman
Shoota Himweclf
Lineman
Mrs. Murdock
Judge Ewing
The
Scranton Tribune
Ume
Mrs Hat
the Tribune
Judge-Murphy
Connolly
Wallace
Dress Goods Department
Connolly & Wallace
Court House
LBS
Wyoming Avenua
Hank
J. N. Hick
Mears
Breck Court
Tnquire
Adam Avenue
Llriden
Monary Conveniences
Elty Abewi
Jd. Post
I Ark
Cottagh
A. CY
Division
Mala Avenue
Price
DO Hughes
Division Street
Laycock
Wyoming Avenue
Hije
Opan
Washington Ave
Nue
City
Quincy Ave
J. C. Lange
KE. W. Gaylom
Lakaysville
Hond Enk Winding Department
Ater Bt Bel
Esprechel
Mal
Lackawanna Avenue
Rooi 11
Boston
Mass
Qalesmen
Hieral
Evans & Col
John Weddeheuhn
Washington
Clifton Soap and Maguiteume Company
Chiclowatl, O
Edward CO. Pish & CO
Borden Hiock
Kreen Midge
Atawin
Portoffice
Green Ridge Street
Meare
Mepess Jerom
North Park
Noreal Bargin
1. I. Replogle
Ms. L. Wisdom
Adnims Avenue
Kressier Court
Seni
Misa
Scilan- Ton
TIL Snyder CO
Cincinnati, O
Eneretic
Ris
Partiouters
Etelasting
Mango Chemical Company
John Street
Keeler
Fink Avenue
M. H. Tyler & UO
Portland
Somilion Ora Tie Ney
State Age
Glen Hrothers
Chester
Vikan
Otto
J. Hilbert
Adame Avenue
Addrew Nichols
Naperville
Michigan Mpg CO
Ciwans
Consolidated Mig CO
von Buren §T
A. Moolie
Adine
Fagan & Bun
Lee
Titr Capitol Mvilding Commiarion
Hannisattnig
Avildings
Qeslad
Laurel Pll
Scranton Caledonian Club
W. Rankin
Hox
Patrick
OM. Hetarl
Chiropodiat UC
Sumner Avenue
Hyde Park
Aszeie
Stienogica
Addrvess
Lincoln
Wilked
Horre
Ara
Yuna WinDow
Addrnna M. M
Care Tribune
Loudeheoger
Aditces AM
Price Street
Pac
Katheron Konkel
Qiteation
Addrins Ghordos
Tribune Office
Sornton
Stuation
Court Street
H. Stone
Hickory Etreet
Hickory Street
Tribune
Addres
Ly Tribune
Citi
Neal Seely
Mhmebol
Reas
Mint Agnigs
Wisk
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