Final Return of Grand Jury Condemns Prosecution Abuses
The grand jury reported to Lackawanna County judges condemning magistrates practice of sending many cases before grand juries without sufficient evidence. It praised jail conditions and urged repairs to the stone wall and a third floor room for women and young children during sessions. It commended District Attorney and tipstaffs and listed true bills including conspiracy by Beale and Cole, and numerous liquor license offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Lackawanna County
Ayetom
Grand Jirica
Jacob Ritter
George Patterson
W. Howarth
Foreman
Disorderly houses and liquor cases loom over Eighth ward
Four alleged keepers of disorderly houses in the Eighth ward face charges of selling liquor without license. The case was put over to the next term as witnesses could not be secured. Judge Edwards criticized the system and urged fixes, noting magistrates lack hearings and rely on transcripts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Thomas
Thomas
Edwards
Tax Due Question Sparks City Finance Debate
City Treasurer asks presidents of public service corporations for detailed earnings for the year ending June 1 next to base license tax. Ordinance says tax due after June 1 and before June 1 affidavit return. controversy centers on retroactivity and effective date April 1902. Some say no tax on pre April 1902 earnings. others push for immediate collection and legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Public Service Corporations
Connell
Miners Mills Man Held on Embezzlement Charge
John Toole was committed to the county jail by Alderman Ruddy on embezzlement charges preferred by A. T. Irving general manager of the Keystone Brewing Co. Toole, a collector, was found $300 short and is held in default of $800 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Toole
Miners Mills
Alderman Ruddy
A. T. Irving
Keystone Brewing Company
Toole
We Are Prepared to Supply Your Wants in Barbed Wire
BITTENBENDER & CO. located at 126 and 128 Franklin Ave offer barbed wire and related fencing supplies to meet customer needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bittenbender & CO
Franklin Ave
Industrial Additions and Wages at Lackawanna Shops
Plans proceed for a 200 by 40 foot addition to the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western machine shops in Scranton with work starting soon. Repair work on rolling stock continues as Mines operations suspend. A new round house addition progresses rapidly and will aid housing large engines. Wages in motive power and many car shop workers rise about 10 to 95 percent. The Scranton Car Foremen's Association grows from 54 to 166 members in four months and schedules its next meeting for September. Location of new shops undecided.
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Delaware, Lackawanna &Western
Linckawanna Railroad
Scranton Car Foremen's Association
Delaware Lackawanna & Western board makeup for today
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western announces today’s roster with shifts for May 15. Names listed include Widner Moran Murphy Hartholmew McGovern Giffney Secor Stanton and other crew as duties cover pushers and helpers from early morning to evening.
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Widner
Moran
Murphy
W. HL Hartholomew
Helpers
McGovern
Giffney
Secor
Stanton
Hallstead Borough Gripped by Major DL & W Announcement
Hallstead, a leading borough in Susquehanna County, stands stalled as residents react to a pivotal declaration from the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad regarding its plans. The town weighs impact on development, traffic, and local economy as officials prepare statements.
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Hallstead
Susquehanna County
Delaware, Lackawanna
Rail firms cut operations as coal strike reshapes towns
The Western Hallroad company abandons Hallstead as a division terminal and transfers eight train crews to Scranton. Most borough residents work for the Lackawanna in engine shops, yards, or on trains. The Erie railroad system has suspended 8,000 workers amid the coal strike, with more reductions possible if the dispute lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Hallroad Company
Hallstead
Scranton
Lackawanna
Erie Railroad Company
Railroad officials visit city amid dining car talk
Vice President B. B. Loomis of the Lackawanna railroad was in the city for a few days. F. B. Smith, superintendent of dining car service, also visited yesterday. General Manager T. B. Clarke and Master Car Builder T. T. Canfield of the Lackawanna railroad will depart for New York today.
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B. B. Loomis
Lackawanna Railroad
F. B. Smith
Lackawanna, Railroad
T. BF. Clarke
T. T. Canfield
New York
Lodore Lake Excursion Resort Attracts Wide Favor
All indications point to Lake Lodore as the most popular excursion resort for the coming season surpassing last year. The resort offers a grove dance pavilion merry-go-round and numerous amusements including cooking facilities clam ovens refreshment booths and boating. Churches and societies find it highly profitable with appealing dates left for booking through W. L. Pryor district passenger agent Delaware and Hudson Railroad Scranton Pa.
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Lake Lodore
Lodore
W. L. Pryor
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Scranton
Intercollegiate Regatta Tickets At Ithaca May 30
Ticket agents of the Lackawanna railroad offer first class round trip fare to Ithaca for the Intercollegiate Regatta. Tickets good for outbound May 28 and return by May 30, with half fare for children aged 6 to 13.
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Lackawanna Railroad
Ithaca
Carload of barbed wire linked to BITTENBENDER CO
A car load of barbed wire from BITTENBENDER & CO located at 16 and 128 Franklin Ave is noted in the brief item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bittenbender & CO
Franklin Ave
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W. Cole
James Lisk
Dunmore
William Clifford
Bille
Patrick Regan
Anthony Clastana
Rose String
Mamie Harris
TAGE
Larteny
Angelo Rone
Indeuty Nugio
Mery Kontage
John Novak
Tamer Carlucci
Anthony Mullarkey
Christine
Elmer Koehler
Fred Wendling
Amnault
Battery
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Frank Malone
Thomas Tamer
John Judge
Frank Waclawsky
Margaret
Rose
Delian Theil
Kate Rewan
Mary Wado
Cadiver Morgan
Kate Sampoon
Samuel J. Porter
Licenae
Joseph Kochanowski
Michael Mavroschoko
Martin McAndrews
Patrick Moffitt
Harry Spitz
C. C. Johnson
Kate Rowan
Mary Wadow
J. J. Ackerson
W. F. Smythe
John F. Armbrust
D. G. Sabin
Theodore Wadina
Frank Wilson
Michael Sullivan
John J. Morris
Aron
Henry Driceen
Frank Hemelright
Ignata Balume
Michael Suco
Mary Felch
Julia Pubelo
Costa
Effie Wayman
Annie Reuherk
Hattie Mendel
Lizzie Wencel
Robert Wilson
Mamile Harris
Louis Relter
Couse
Nellie Allen
A. W. Palmer
William Wowalak
William Polutmak
Coats
Henry Warner
William Wie
Prom
M. E. Dardla
W. Ghapjro
Mary Nolan
Chestalin
Thomas Willingtomitch
B. Grewery
John Maddox
Frank Maddox
Frank Smith
Pauline Barrett
William Roberts
William Ferris
Andohn Grier
John Menley
Brook Dapott
Aris
Porren
Tan. T
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Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Board
McAllister
Ithaca, N. Y
the Tribune
Liberal
Woman's Home Companion
The
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Cosmopolitan Magazine
Woman’s Home Companion
Trisune
Cosmopolitan
Horner’s Furniture
R. J. Horner & Co
Eden Mausce
Iry
Green Valley
Casey Brothers
Lackawanna Ave
Florey & Brooks
Spruce Street
J. Fuhrman & Bro
NEW York Hotels
Aloine Hotel
European Plan, New
23Rd St
4Th Ave
W. H. Parke
Westminster Hotel
Sixteenth St
Iring Place
T. Thompso
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