Housekeeping Roles Spark Domestic Case
On May 1 at Police Justice Grannon's court Mrs. Ida Kuhn testified her husband abused her after fourteen years of supporting her family. He argued he only wanted spending money on Saturdays, while she supported the household. Ale Rulin faced a separate matter over hiring a girl to do her husband’s duties for $1.25 weekly, with a judgment for costs and a default note issued.
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Thirtiner
Grannon
Ida Kuhn
Ale Rulin
Brannen
Rulin
Kinsey Saves Three From River At Kankakee Hospital
Miss Kinsey an attendant at the Kankakee Hospital for the Insane saved two attendants and a patient this afternoon. As several patients were exercised one patient ran into the river seeking to drown herself. South and Bissell plunged in to rescue her but all three sank and were swept beyond their depth. Kinsey entered the water, reached the struggling woman, and pulled them to shore.
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Kankakee
Til
Miss Kinsey
Misaes South
Bissell
Women trustees urged for Pennsylvania libraries
In Harrisburg on May 13 the Department of Public Instructions responded to inquiries about women serving as trustees of free public libraries. Deputy Superintendent Stewart stated there is no valid reason to exclude women from trustees and urged boards to recognize women in organizing such boards.
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Harrisburg
Department of Public Instructions
Stewart
Board of Trustees
Act of Assembly
Story of a Slave Ship and Swiss Migration Echoes
Altoona Pa May 13 The death of Mrs Mary Helfrick at Chambersburg recalls 19th century history. In 1816 her Swiss parents emigrated to America aboard a ship dispersed by a storm. Provisions ran out and the father and two sisters died of starvation before the ship finally
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Altoona
Mary Helfrick
Chambersburg
Switzland
America
Family enslaved after ship rescue sold to Baltimore buyer
A ship rescued a family from wreckage but the captain forced them into bondage in Baltimore. Mrs Helfrick, her mother, two sisters and a brother were sold for $400 to Henry Etter for four years. Eliza Bollinger, sister, from Thatford, is identified among the captor’s victims. One survivor remains.
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Helfrick
Hausing
Baltimore
Henry Etter
Eliza Bollinger
Thatford
Senate Passes River and Harbor Bill in May Action
The river and harbor bill passed in the senate completing another step in annual appropriations. Three major bills remain the District of Columbia formification and deficiency measures while Delaware senatorial election disputes await resolution tomorrow and Friday. The house approved 10 501 718 for two projects with a total authorization of 61 721 210. Senate amendments raised the reported total to 12 614 500 including deep sea harbor provisions for Southern California.
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Washington
Senate
District of Columbia
Delaware
House
Deep Sea
California
Bicycle Gospel Brigade Campaign Begins
Washington May 12 The Salvation Army plans to adopt bicycles for a nationwide drive led by Captain Blanche Cox newly assigned to the Delaware Maryland Virginia and District of Columbia command. She aims to form a Mergele brigade to tour states under Army jurisdiction recruiting as many as possible. Cox, an expert rider, hopes eight to ten officers can ride as well as she, then leading a bicycle brigade for a two month campaign.
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Washington
Alvation Army
Blanche Cox
Chicago
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Army
Cox
Mark of a Gentleman Shoe Advertisement
Liberty or death proclaimed in a sales pitch for Gond shoes claiming natural curves, comfort, and beauty. The copy touts all widths and sizes with any toe style at 5 dollars a pair from Brothers' Spot Cash Shoe Store at 6/8 Lack's Ave.
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Patrick Henry
America
Brothers
Spot Cash
Lack
Representative's Disappointment at Tuesday Lecture
Representatives of Our Woman's Paper entered the common council room Tuesday evening hoping TI H Burns esq would deliver a humorous lecture. They were disappointed as Burns spoke with all the attitude expected of a public figure in a formal setting.
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Our Woman's Paper
TI. H. Burns
Iniquities of the Bar Ber Asphalt Company Protest
A solemn gathering heard a sharp arraignment of the Bar ber Asphalt Company. Colonel Hitchcock, Councilman Keller, Hon. W. W. Watson, W. H. Gearhart and others listened with grave attention as the accusations were framed.
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Barber Asphalt Company
Colonel Hitchcock
Councilman Keller
W. W. Watson
W. H. Gearhart
How Council Works as Majors of Prose and Prayer Night
A humorous report from a city select council meeting describes the evening as dull and ritual, with Secretary Lavelle reciting minutes while President Bunderson drifts, and council members voting in unison before disputes emerge. Police are present in the gallery as figures like Messe, Robert Reeves, and John Pitzsimmons are noted for possible enforcement actions.
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May M
Select Council
Lavelle
Mr. Chittenden
Banderson
Mr. Inn
Lansiti
Messe
Robert Reeves
John Pitzsimmons
Gentlemen's Driving Club Sets Saturday Races in Jie
The Gentlemen's Driving club met at the Wyoming House and voted to hold races each Saturday afternoon starting the first Saturday in Jie. Officers present included H. P. Bellman and J. A. Frita. a mandatory entry rule was adopted, fining members who fail to enter at least one horse. Latics admitted free to grounds and grand stand.
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Gentlemen's Driving Club
Wyoming House
H. P. Bellman
J. A. Frita
F. R. White
J. L. Wentz
Dr. Porteus
Frank Merrifield
L. T. Payne
J. FP. Seigel
E. B. Jermyn
BK. J. Goodwin
F. H. Jermyn
Latics
Blues Entertain Junior Blues At YMCA Reception
A reception for 140 Junior Blues members was held at YMCA rooms with ice cream strawberries cake and coffee. Miss Clare Reynolds and Reynolds Bedford provided music while Charles Caduggan read and Secretary Mahy gave an address. Seniors will be entertained tonight.
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Blues
Young Men's Christian Association
Clare Reynolds
Reynolds Bedford
Charles Caduggan
Reading
Mahy
Veteran Edmund Hoskins to be buried at Forest Hill
Edmund W. Hoskins, a war veteran and member of Colonel William N. Monies Post, died last Tuesday. His funeral will be held today with members of the post attending in a body at Forest Hill cemetery.
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Edmund W. Hoskins
Forest Hill Cemetery
William N. Monies
Pancoast Coal Company Holds Annual Meeting and Elections
The Pancoast Coal Company held its annual meeting yesterday at Wyoming Avenue office. A resolution reduced capital stock from 450000 to 200000 to reflect current business needs. Officers elected were C. D. Sanderson as president and superintendent and E. R. Bellman as secretary and treasurer.
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Pancoast Coal Company
Wyoming Avenue
C. D. Sanderson
E. R. Bellman
Acrobatic Dog Joins Ren Johnson on Ashes Tethering Rounds
Ren Johnson, a Black entrepreneur, tethers ashes with a unique outfit that includes a small dog riding on a horse’s back as he makes his rounds. The scene highlights his distinctive approach and the dog’s apparent sense of security.
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Ren Johnson
Ithina
Mr. Johnson
Scranton Native John Meliourty Now Wealthy Chicago Resident
Scranton born John Meliourty, who once worked in steel mills here, now visits his hometown as a wealthy Chicago citizen. He left Scranton thirty years ago and rose from poverty to affluence.
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John Meliourty
Chicago
Platt Attacks McKinley As Unsteady In Money Policy
Ex senator Platt issues a statement accusing William McKinley of lacking settled financial principles and being swayed by popular opinion. He warns delegates to nominate a leader with proven conservative record, free of pledges and impulses, arguing McKinley would be an unsafe choice for the Republican party.
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New York
Thomas, Platt
McKinley
Tragic Accident Shocks Local Youth Gardner
An 8 year old boy, Mr. Gardner, suffered a sudden misfortune yesterday afternoon. Medical aid was given and by late last night he rested comfortably. He has lived here most of his life and is well known among a wide circle of friends, but the shock at his extreme age is feared to be fatal.
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Alysis
Gardner
Wll
Estimates Furnished for Electric Lighting and Bell Work
Estimates furnished for electric lighting and bell work in residences and nearby buildings. Details include proposed wiring layouts and cost estimates by contractors for lighting installations and bell systems in multiple homes.
Real Estate Boom Edges Scranton With New Towers and Purchases
Progress in Scranton features a planned ten story building on Linden street adjoining the Board of Trade, to be built by a syndicate. A Carbon County investor eyes multiple apartment projects. The Carter building on Genter Lots starts June 1 at eight stories fireproof, likely reclaiming space to the residence end. J Frank Siegel will run a dancing academy there, while C P Matthews and Walter Matthews plan Monroe avenue homes about $20 000 each. Collins the tailor buys a Monsey avenue Green Ridge home. Lackawanna Lumber stock worth 70 is bought by Simpson and Watkins. Dr Gates reportedly has a $42 000 Linden street offer. Dimler Wahl property on Adams avenue changes hands for a large sum.
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Linden Street
Board of Trade
Carbondale
Scranton
Carter
Genter
J. Frank Siegel
Messrs. C. P. Matthews
Walter Matthews
Monroe Avenue
Monsey Avenue
Green Ridge
Collins
Lackawanna Lumber Company
Mesers, Simpson & Watkins
Dr. Gates
Dimler-Wahl
Adams Avenue
West Side asks for street openings and transit asks
Citizens demand action on Price street from Bromley to Sumner and request timetable for Jackson street streetcar service. They question viaduct funding, repairs, Hyde Park reforms, and child supervision while noting cows roaming. Luke Ariel lake sale to Schadt and Horan reshapes local recreation with extensive renovations planned for Lake Ariel.
Teachers Mutual Benefit Association to hold monthly meeting
The Teachers Mutual Benefit Association will meet Saturday at ten in the Board of Control rooms. All city teachers are invited to learn about the organization's services including protections for disabled members and immediate assistance. A Lake Aries excursion is suggested to raise revenue. public support from teachers and citizens is urged. Josie D. Lees, Secretary.
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Teachers’ Mutual Benefit Association
Board of Control Rooms
Teachers' Mutual Benefit Association
Lake Aries
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Scranton
Josie D. Lees
Sweet Gardner Stricken in Providence
Sweet Gardner, one of Providence's oldest settlers, was stricken with paralysis. News notes the elderly resident's health decline and hometown concern as neighbors rally support.
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Sweet Gardner
Providence
Methodist Conference in Cleveland Passes Revisions
At the Cleveland Methodist general conference on May 13 the committee on revisals reported changes to the discipline with the first two sections adopted. A heated fight over infant baptism led to recommittal of the third section. Reports from episcopacy were delayed as doctors Buckley noted disagreement on the number of bishops. The conference agreed to retire Bishops Bowan Foster and William Taylor for age and weariness, prompting elections of two secular bishops and one missionary bishop. A debate over rescheduling the renewal conference to May sparked constitutional votes, ultimately carried 97 to 19.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Methodist General Conference
Buckley
Thomas Bkowman
Leonard
Sargent
Indiana
Neely
Swindell
Philadelphia
Judge hears Jermyn challenge to Scranton hotel assessment
John Jermyn sues the City of Scranton claiming his Hotel Jermyn was unfairly assessed. He alleges the board of review increased the valuation from $61.07 to $1 075, a move he calls illegal and improper.
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John Jermyn
Scranton
Jermyn
Board of Reviel
Insurance begins for bicycle riders in Scranton
A New York insurance company plans to establish a Scranton office in the near future to insure bicycle riders. The home branch may be housed in the Commonwealth Building. No company has announced it will take on the risk yet.
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New York
Scranton
Commonwealth Building
Home
Edwin 8 Williams Arrested For Rubbish Burn In Farrcourt
Edwin 8 Williams, a popular young contractor, burned game rubbish in Farrcourt and faced arrest. He pleaded guilty in Alderman John T. Howe's court and paid a fine and costs after Street Commissioner Kinsley caused the arrest.
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Edwin
Scranton Board of Trade to Meet Next Monday
The Scranton Board of Trade holds its regular meeting next Monday evening with Ex Judge Hand delivering an address on international arbitration.
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Scranton Board of Trade
Hand
Talk With One Of The Boys In Blue At Lewiston Encampment
The piece previews the July encampment at Lewiston from July 18 to 26 with memories of 1882, notes on a new camp location along the Juniata river, and improved facilities including a rifle range and bathing. It mentions the drum corps, hospital drills, new uniforms, and armory efforts by Company G Montrose. It also calls for a new armory, a bicycle corps, and full readiness before July 18.
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Lewiston
Pennsylvania Railroad
Juniata River
Ted” Richards
Teddy
Hospital Corps
Baumeister
Corpa
Montrose
Bro
Roach
Lamp and bell ordinance eyed by city council
Bicyclists welcome a proposed lamp and bell ordinance to be introduced at the next common council meeting by a suburban ward member. The measure aims to improve safety during dusk cycling and is favored by bicycle dealers who expect a quick rise in demand for lamps and bells.
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Common Council
The Asphalt Monopoly Prominent Citizens Hear Plant City Ownership
Six years ago Barber Asphalt president urged local leaders that city ownership of its paving plant would cut costs by half. He argued the mat i a n on the New York market could be bought by any buyer.
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Barber Asphalt Company
Mat
New York
The Times Democratic Daily in Northeastern Pennsylvania
A political campaign foreseen as highly active in the next six months urges readers to study a Democratic paper. It claims the Times presents Democratic principles for supporters and Republicans to understand opposing arguments, emphasizing its unique status in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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the Times
Pennsylvania
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