Local church notices and farewells update
Mrs. Rheinhart of Eighth Street recovers after illness. Rev. D Savage and family depart for Mount Carmel Pennsylvania today. Miss Alice Deppen, clerk of the board of health, on several days pleasure trip. Rev M H Mill and Frank C Jones leave for New Milford to attend Beranton archdeaconry meeting. Miss Mary L Dunbar resigns as city missionary and plans to move to Illinois this week. Rev and Mrs Rob inson invite calling hours at the manse to bid farewell to Miss Dunbar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Savage
Mount Carmel
Alice Deppen
Board of Health Department
M. H. Mill
Frank C. Jones
St. David's Church
New Milford
Beranton
Mary L. Dunbar
Second Presbyterian Church
Linoia
Charles E. Robinson
Miss Dunbar
Vine Street
Monroe Avenue
Railroads and Local Changes Highlight Scranton News
Fireman George G Ingle to move to Factoryville today. Sunday changes loom for major rail lines. Engineer F L P Staples buys Green Ridge property to reside there. J H Hecktan and division freight agents tour the system. Martha Washington auxiliary basket social postponed due to heavy rain. Jersey Central unveils passenger engine No 93 claimed to run a mile in forty one seconds between Moosic and Scranton. Engine built at Ashley expected to set maker record and run Easton to New York. Interstate Commerce Commission reports show railroad profits falling since 1888. Turn Quest's at 206 Washington Avenue offers bonds and dress sets. Dr Gibbons of New York to visit Scranton weekly on Wyoming Avenue mornings and evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Ingle
Factoryville
F. L. P. Staples
West Side
Green Ridge
J. H. Heck- Tan
Lehigh Valley
Martha Washington
Brotherhood of Railroad
F. H. Bogart
Begg Street
Dunmoré
Jersey Central
Moosle
Scranton
Easton
New York
New Jersey
Ashley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dota
Board Eyes $40,000 Adams Ave Purchase for No. 13
The Board of Control discusses buying the Adams avenue property for $40,000 to relieve overcrowding at No. 13. The five lots include a three story building, with twenty rooms, and plans for a twelve room expansion are approved. A general school budget totals $273,560 with a 10 mill levy split for general, building, and sinking fund purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
M. 8. Robinson
A. M. Kennedy
Society of the Home of the Friendlows
Adams Avenue
Pine
Gibson Streets
W. Wormser
J. Tl. Willams
Noa
Devaney
Windows in Pine Brook Building Lead to Arrest Warrant
A warrant for arrest was sworn out for Attorney C. 8. Woodruff before Alderman Donovan. On St Patrick’s Day he was taken to jail after the proceedings.
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Pine Brook
C. 8. Woodruff
Donovan
Paddy
jJall
Expressions of Opinion and Local Industry Jabs
A crowded column blends editorials on Barnie the manager and Scranton pennant chances with sketches of local journalism figures like Jack Black and a widow in Sunbury. It notes a push to print estate laws in two county papers, flags talk of a business upswing, and argues cheerfulness aids economic revival.
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Barnle
Barnie
Scranton
The Guard's Sympathy in the Train Parting
G A Sala recounts a Civil War era parting at a railway terminus. In a moving scene a burly guard urges the traveler to prolong the farewell, offering a final hug before the train departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Sala
Montreal Star
Railway World
America
London
Waverly School Equity Actions Highlight Court Day
In Scranton yesterday equity matters dominated the docket. Replication was filed in the Waverly school case bringing it closer to hearing as judges hear equity disputes next week. Damages claims in the Fifth District sewer dispute were examined with maps shown and a decision reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Waverly
EB. C. Newcomb
John P. Helley
George B. Stevenson
Rev. D. N. Wall
Fred C. Hanyon
Mackey, Stone
I. H. Burns
John P. Kelley
Gunster
William Love
William Bright
Love and Bright
North End
Quunster
Catherine O'Connell
Pine Brook
Scranton
Chambers
Joseph S. Kays
James H. Kays
Covington
Clifton
Gouldaboro
Lehigh
Madison
Roaring Brook
Himhurst
Jefferson, Scott and
South Abington
Emil N. Bonn
Fred L. Spencer
Bertha L. Smith
Benton
Nicholas Gallitz
Marie Faber
Watchman James ONeill Killed by Train at Water Gap
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports watchman James ONeill of the Delaware Water Gap, employed by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad, was struck and killed at noon by passenger train No. 3. ONeill, an elderly man, had long service with the company and was well known in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Neill
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Scranton Tribune
East Stroudsburg
Delaware Water Gap
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Dru ggist unaware drug smuggling linkage in shipment
A druggist testified that phenacetine sent from Kingston for regular business use was to be made into tablets. He claimed he did not know nor could he know that the drug was smuggled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Miner War Climax as Marshal Kills Smith and Pal
In Cripple Creek Colorado on May 13 Marshal Jack Kelly killed Jack Smith leader of the Bull Hill miners after Smith shot at him. George Popsi, a miner, was wounded. The camp faces a reign of terror with saloons closed and tensions high. Smith had been jailed, released, and returned to terrorize Altman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripple Creek
Colo
Jack Smith
Bull Hill
Jack Kelly
Altman
George Popsi
Smith
Victor
Dan Foley
Marshal Kelly
Popsi
Kelly
Four Bergen Point boys injured by mysterious powder explosion
Four boys aged 6 to 9 found a package of giant powder on Silver street. They lit a match, causing a flash and blast that burned their faces and arms. Two boys are feared fatally injured as firefighters battle the blaze and investigators assess the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Silver Street
Bergen Point
N. J
Snowfall Spoils Michigan Bloom Amid Northeast Wind
Six inches of snow fell in Traverse City Michigan by May 19 as a cold front continued to snow with a strong northeast wind threatening fruit blossoms. In New York the Ancient Order of Hibernians opens its 46th convention at Tammany Hall with over 1,000 delegates expected. In Trenton the Court of Errors denies Kohl stay while Guttenberg Big Four ex turf magnates face a year in jail unless pardon acts.
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Traverse City
Mich
Convention of Hibernians
New York
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Tammany Hall
Order
Kohl
Trenton
N.J
Court of Errors and Appeals
Newark
Supreme Court
Guttenberg
Court of Pardon
Keep Off Our Grass British Flag Returns to American Soil
The Chicago Times-Herald voices strong anti monarchy sentiment urging immediate action against British flag presence on U.S. soil. It argues a united republic must preserve republican institutions and deter any monarchy from remaining, warning war may be necessary to uphold the pledge of self governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times-Herald
Paddy Moran Held in Jail Sparks Exhibition Canceled
At the Frothingham last evening a sparring exhibition between Paddy Moran and John L Mitchell was announced but Moran did not appear. He was in jail, the paper notes, explaining his absence and the crowd’s disappointment.
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Frothingham
Wan
Paddy Moran
John L. Mitchell
Moran
Carlsbad Waters Credited With Health Gains
A testimonial cites Carlsbad Waters improving flesh and strength more than travel. It claims waters remove unhealthy tissues and fat while building firm flesh, with Spreu del Salt boosting laxative effect. The advice endorses use for chronic ailments and notes Eisner & Mendelson Co. as sole New York agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Eisner & Mendelson Co
New York
Etiquette of Royalty Precedence Among Queen Victoria's Daughters
A London report reprints Queen Victoria strict on rank at Paddington with Empress Frederick. Victoria yields to her daughter in a train doorway causing a brief clash over precedence. The Duchess of York remains low at court despite being mother to the future ruler, raising questions about future rank.
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Queen Victoria
Philadelphia Times
London
Empress Frederick
Paddington Station
Duchess of York
England
Duchess of
Albany
Teck
Inquest at Avoca on Delaney and O'Malia accident
Avoca May 14 The Delaney and O Malia accident hearing occurred Saturday evening in Emmett hall. All witnesses attended. The jury retired after testimony but failed to reach a verdict and planned to reconvene this evening without a decision by late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaney and
O' Malia
Scranton Tribune
Avoca
O'Malia
Emmett Hall
Bomb Explosion Strikes Two Boarding Houses in St Louis
A dynamite bomb was thrown early this morning in St Louis damaging two boarding houses housing Tudor Iron Works workers. No injuries were reported though the blast wrecked the structures and disrupted local lodging. Police pursue unknown assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Humes the Preacher In Sleep in Church
A fragment from the New York Herald recalls Humes the preacher in a church scene. The narrator admits sleep interrupted service and hopes someone will upbraid the lapse, while the parson's contemplations drift toward the land of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humes
New York Herald
Guernsey Bros Trilby Foot Scarf Pins Ad
Guernsey Bros offers trilby foot scarf pins for 2c at Turn queat’s. The Tribune Printing Department advertises samples of high grade printing in catalogues and booklets. Located at 206 Washington Avenue, Woe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turnqueat's
Washington Avenue
Tribune Printing Department
Mysterious slang lessons from an English visitor
A young Englishman recounts American slang overheard on a Chicago Pullman car. A colored porter exchanges terms with a conductor about a woman described as too fresh or fly, illustrating evolving expressions. An advertisement offers Nickel Plate Road excursions and plumbing inquiries through 242 Tryus, W. G. Doud & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Chicago
Pip
Eoon
Innocent Apothecary Involved in Contraband Drug Case
An indictment found by a Utica grand jury names Edward A. Kingston, a Buffalo chemist, for handling smuggled phenacetine. The case links Kingston to Mulford, a wholesale drug firm, prompting an indirect reflection upon the firm in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Utica
N. Y
Edward A. Kingston
Buffalo
Mulford
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