Tribune Opens Wilkes-Barre Branch With Broad Ambition
The Tribune inaugurates a Wilkes-Barre office to expand circulation in Luzerne County and surrounding towns. It aims to deliver day’s news three to five hours earlier than Philadelphia and New York papers and to be a strong advocate for local interests.
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The
Tribune
Lanning
Uare
Wilkes-Barre
Ilkes-Barre
Lucerne County News
Wyoming Valley
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Mayor Nichols closes Canal Street brothel and reshapes Wilkes-Barre
Mayor Nichola targets a Canal Street house kept by Alice Phillips as part of a crackdown on disreputable establishments. After notices, fines, and a property attachment, Phillips paid the $35 costs but vowed to leave town. The mayor praised his reform effort and said he aims to shut down such den of iniquity across the city.
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Nichola
Canal Street
Alice Phillips
Phillips
Miss Phillips
Misa Phillips
Wilkes-Barre
Nichols
F. M. Nichola
That marks building delays by city councils over new structure
M Marks, owner of the triangular lot at Public Square and South Main, tore down an old building and plans a new fireproof structure. Councils push an ordinance forcing thicker cellar and walls, delaying construction and increasing costs, amid claims of selective enforcement and motives.
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M. Marks
Public Square
South Main Street
Inte
Marks
Councils
Dr. Marks
Elf
Bullder
Colineus
Council
Defalcation Rumor About S S Chan Not Considered Serious
Early reports claimed major defalcation by S S Chan of Lehigh Valley Railroad and several steamship agents. Later details show a possible shortfall under $1,000 tied to forwarding funds for clients. Chan allegedly traveled to Europe to raise money to cover the shortage amid prior speculation losses.
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Chan
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Europe
8. S. Chan
Murder stated in Luzerne County death case
The death of John Ballentine, a Plymouth old soldier, is investigated after a coroner verdict that a blow caused his skull fracture. County Detective Eckert and others search for a killer, with robbery suspected due to a missing pension check and other funds.
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Barney Reich
Reich
Eckert
John Ballentine
Plymouth
Ballentine
Luzerne
A Wicked Enoch Arden A Luzerne Man Romance
A Luzerne county man, John Miller of Lebanon township, left for the war in 1841 and vanished. An alleged California attorney recently sought his wife and children, claiming Miller, now wealthy in California, eloped with a widow. Four of five Miller children survive. two may join their father in San Francisco.
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Luzerne County
John Miller
Lebanon Township
Harrisburg
Ehllet
California
Miller
Lebanon
Contested Republican County Convention Names Likely Delegates
The county party faces a lively race to choose delegates and alternates for the national convention. Names already suggested include Charles A. Miner Henry W. Palmer Judge Harding Charles D. Foster Edward H. Chase J C Powell and others with Wilkes-Barre Hazleton Pittston and Kingston areas vying for representation Delegates from the Luzerne county Republican league include RB Robinson T C Parker A D Reese and Theodore Hart Alternates listed as L C Carte A L Williams C B E Keck and I G Eckert
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Charles A. Miner
Henry W. Palmer
Harding
Charles D. Foster
Edward H. Chase
J. C. Powell
Robinson
George W. Shonk
Leisenring
Morgan B. Williams
Theodore Hart
Pittston
Alvan Markle
Hazleton
Wilkes-Barre
Republican League
Luzerne County
Elate
York
RB. P. Robinson
T. C. Parker
A. D. Reese
Parsons
L. C. Carte
Kingston
A. L. Williams
C. B E. Keck
Ashley
I. G. Eckert
Forty-Fort
Apportionments Demand for Luzerne County Seats
The people of Luzerne county demand to remain a separate congressional district with two state senators and eight representatives based on its population over 200000. They claim anything less is unjust and unfair under the constitution.
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Luzerne County
Farr education law unlikely to shake Wilkes-Barre
The Farr compulsory education statute is not expected to cause much stir in Wilkes-Barre when enforced. The city already enjoys ample schooling resources and accommodations, suggesting limited impact from the new law.
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Farr
Wilkes-Barre
Notable Local Figures and Events Noted in Briefs
Attorney Thomas Darling returns from a western tour. Mayor Nichols’s wife nears recovery. William P. Ryan travels to New York on business. Daniel L. Hart in Detroit with Stuart Robson over O Neill. Samuel L. Laclarte’s Concordia concert composition earns praise. Rev Dr Webb to preach to Grand Army on Memorial Day eve. Sate secretary Bard returns from Springfield convention praising the gathering. State Senator Kline near death at his Hazleton home, authorities fear outcome. Congressman Leisenring shows keenness on West Point cadetships. expresses wish to appoint more cadets.
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Thomas Darling
Nichols
William P. Ryan
New York
Danilel L. Hart
Detroit
Stuart Robson
Dr.Webb
Central Church
Grand Army of the Republic
M. Bard
Young Men's Christian Association
Sprinfield
Kline
Hill
Hazleton
Taylor Urwelder visitor attends town events in Rendham
Albert Urwelder from Deposit N Y visits his parents on Union street as the borough council holds a meeting in Burgess Griffiths office. Rendham Athletic club plans a concert at Weber's rink with multiple vocal and instrumental performances. A social follows. William Fry shoots 12 of 15 pigeons at Scranton Base Ballpark. Jermyn No 1 and 2 will be paid today.
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Albert Urwelder
Deposit
N. Y
Mra. Urwelder
Union Street
Burgess Griffith
Rendham Athletic Club
Weber
Thomas Davis
Jennie Loughey
Anna Mullen
Mary Cawley
Hart Sisters
John Casey
Philip Trainer
William Murphy
Patrick Coyne
Timothy Murphy
Thomas Welsh
Edward J. Murphy
Andrew O'Hara
Josephy Cavanaugh
Touhill
Hill
Edward Kelly
William Fry
Scranton
Jermyn No
Funeral of William Kearns Follows at Pittston Church
William Kearns funeral was held at St John’s Catholic church Pittston after a 3 PM service from the family home. About 260 St Aloysius Society members attended along with Caxton yard workers. Pallbearers and flower bearers included James Gilligan James Kane John Redding A J Daley M W Quinan David Fahy Christopher Cunning ham Eugene Banks William Churchfield Patrick Flanaghan Elmer Hopkins William Switzer. Interment at Market Street cemetery. Also noted are local notices of picnics and baseball games and a Taxation committee’s Wilkes-Barre visit.
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William Kearns
St. John's Catholic Church
St. Aloysius Society
Mr. Kearns
Caxton Yard
James Gilligan
James F. Kane
John Redding
A. J. Daley
M. W. Quinan
David Fahy
Christopher Cunningham
Eugene Banks
William Churchfield
Patrick Flanaghan
Elmer Hopkins
William Switzer
Society
St. Aloysius
Coxton
Willie
Charles Marrow
M. McGowen
Market Street Cemetery
River Club
James Brothers
Scranton
Alpine
Board of Trade
Wilkes-Barre
Joseph Hafner
Electric City
John Gilhooley
Avoca
Pittston
John McLaughlin
Pleasant Valley
Nellie Sanders
Dunmore Friends
W. F. Moyer & Bros
South Main Street
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and A Surprise Honor
Mrs Wiley and daughter from Carbondale visit Mrs William Brown on Main Street. Mrs Harry Stevens calls on friends in Wilkes Barre. Miss Alice Hobbs of Pittston spends time with townsfolk. Mrs P J Connor visits Scranton friends. Attorney Sherwood of Wilkes Barre stops by. A surprise party honors Rev J Jées of the Primitive Methodist church with a gold headed cane presented by John Blease Jr. The Rev responds briefly. Refreshments follow and guests disperse.
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John Blease, Jr
Jones
Minooka Base Ball Club entertain at College Hall program
A Monday evening entertainment at College Hall by the Minooka Base Ball Club featured many acts including Miss Mary J. Loughney, Professor Thomas Walsh, Miss Celia Langan, Miss A. McDonough, Miss Celia Dunleavy, Miss Mary Cook, a Highland Fling by Mahoney and sister, Miss Lizzie Cook, O'Rourke and Cawley, 8. T. Mahedy, James Driscoll, Price and Edwards, Edward Murphy, Daniel Clemons, Edward McGuigan, Daniel Green and party, Will J. Murphy, John J. Lewis, Walsh and McDonough, and Martin Kelly. A social will follow. The St Joseph's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society will receive communion in a body on Sunday morning. Rheumatism Cured In Day. "Mystic Curs" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia cures in 1 to 3 days with first dose offering immediate benefit. 7 cents at Carl Lorenz, Drugist, 8 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton.
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Minooka
College Hall
Mary J. Loughney
Thomas Walsh
Celia Langan
A. McDonough
Celia Dunleavy
Mary Cook
Mahoney
Sister
Lizzie Cook
O'Rourke
Cawley
T. Mahed
Tribune of diverse dates and notices in Scranton
A fragmented page offering multiple Tribune issues dated August 1 1801 to December 1601 with notices on gold watches, tele magnified exhibitions, and Civil War relics. It lists advertising matter from Woods Investment Co Colorado Springs and mentions stereo views and a license application amid scattered local items.
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Tribune
Spruce Street
Homes and spaces for rent and professional notices
A jumble listing includes rooms to let on Jefferson avenue and Lackawanna Avenue, a house and lot for sale at Glenburn, a large brick building for wholesale business, furnished and unfurnished rooms at 508 Lackawanna Avenue, and a hall suitable for lodge use. Also Ads for horses, a charter application notice, and several professional cards with Scranton addresses.
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Omics
Assembly Hall
Jefferson Avenue
Gale
Glenburn
N. Callender
Dime Bank
Green Ridge Street
Wyoming
Franklin Avenue
P. O
Phot Graph
Ueaming Avenue
Chas. Behlage
CAR Scranton
Lackawanna Venus
West Kawannea Avenue
Thomas Kee
Evans
Luzerne
Hyde Park
John J MY
Wyoming Avenue
Adams Avenue
Pacheg Tive Arbo
Bence
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Wilkes-Barre City Hospital
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Carl Lorenz
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Washington Avenue
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J. Cowles
Mango Chemical Company
John Street
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Columbia Chemical Co
Wearborn St
Ill
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Sample Inc. Piyeveres
Aluminum Novelty Co
Broadway
P.U. Box
Boston
Mass
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Saundt M. Jackson
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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Rubber Milla
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Care Tribune
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Garfield Avenue
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Bornco Setreet
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Penn Ave
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Room & Coal Exchange
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Wealth Building
Samuel W. Edgar
Spruce St
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Lackawana’ H Ave
Ranton
Uri Townsend
Boranton
Loma
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Pitcher
Attornet
Aoommonwealth
Scranon
William A. Taft
C. C. Laubach
R. M. Stratton
Republic Savings and Loan Association
Grand Union Tea CO
Jones Bros
Jos. Kuettel
Lackawann
Elk Cape
Reason P. Ziegler
Westminster Hotel
Bchonck
Beye Union Spars
Anable
Scranton House
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Victor Koch
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Commonwealth _ building
Cranton
B. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce Wt
Cor. Wash. Ave
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Sumak
Wannington
North Main Avenue
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Thomas Aubrey
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