Family travels and returns tied to multiple residents
Mrs M F Chase visiting 8 BL Tripp Ave and 10 Providence Road. Harry L Middleton, a premium agent, acts for abandoned Martin Jacobs in city matters with sister Rose Jacobs as they plan to sail for Germany on the Wilhelm der Grosse on June St. Lilian Hayden of 319 Madinon Avenue has returned from six months in Wuntland Tennessee. Cousin Minnie Kreskey accompanies her home.
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Tripp
Providence Road
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Wroathe
Aban
Martin Jacobs
Miss Rose Jacobs
Germany
Wilhelm der Crome
Mies Lilian Hayden
Madinon Avenue
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Tenn
Mie
Minnie Kreskey
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Edward B. Sturges for jury commissioner
Edward B. Sturges seeks the office of jury commissioner. The notice urges regular piano tuning to protect investment returns and directs voters to leave orders at George W. Finn's, 138 Wyoming Avenue.
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George W. Finn's
Wyoming Avenue
Bribery arrests rock Scranton council hearings begin
A sweeping corruption inquiry targets eighteen council members as warrants are issued for their arrest. A New York detective posing as a Scranton trolley lobbyist supplied evidence via paid marks and witness testimony. Guards and bonds follow as hearings set amid a reform campaign led by civic groups.
Jury Commissioner Advised on Tuning and Orders at Finns
A critic remarks that for a jury commissioner a good piano out of tune sounds no better than a poor one. The note adds that for first class work, leave your orders at George W. Finns, 1548 Wyoming Avenue.
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George W. Finn
Coffee sale offer at Coursen's Best Blend
A local retailer promotes Coursen's Best Coffee at 26 cents per pound for one week with a limit of one pound per buyer. The item is typically sold at 35 cents per pound in regular stock. The notice reflects a promotional price and a three pound maximum.
Fruits and Vegetables Rule The Week
A brief note predicts that all fruits and vegetables will rule lower this week. Market observers expect prices to ease across fresh produce and retailers monitor demand and supply dynamics as the week unfolds.
Harris Bribe Scandal Divides City Council in Postponed Action
The Lexow inquiry scene intensifies as councilmen delaying action reveal a pattern of bribery fears. Select Councilman T J Coyne recounts Harris’s attempts to bribe officials, with money and names named, while officers seize a disputed letter after Coyne resists surrender. Further testimony contrasts from Alderman Fuller and Attorney Beers detail threats and a forced search for the missive.
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Tribune
Lexow
Harris
Wade Finn
Finn
City Hall
Tommy
Mr. Coyne
Jetter
Hiarria
Jermyn
Alderman Fuller
F. E. Beers
Beers Cave
Coyne Letter Folds Into Prosecution Plan
Officers demand a personal letter from Select Councilman Richard H. Williams as key evidence in prosecutions. Coyne claims it was a private note about the special license tax ordinance. Attorney James H. Torrey seeks a rule to revoke liquor licenses for Peter Ziegler and P F Moran with a June 21 hearing set.
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Peter Ziegler
Elk Cafe
Franklin Avenue
P. FP. Moran
Opera Cafe
Spruce Street
Hubert Wilson
Men's Union
Fise
Torrey
Archbald
Great Wallace Show Adds Miniature Parade for Scranton
The Great Wallace show arrives Friday with a new miniature parade feature for children. A baby kangaroo appeared in winter quarters recently, followed by litters of lion and tiger cubs. Wallace bought 140 Shetland ponies to pull tiny cages, joining the enlarged season lineup with acts from the Nelson family, Stirk family, Kart sisters, and Herr Hoerrbeck's trained animals.
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Mr. Wallace
Wallace
Scranton
Nelson Family
Actabata
Stirk
Herr Hoerrbeck
Last day for registering under new Republican rules
Last day for registration closes at 6 p m today under the new Republican rules. Rumors spread of last minute candidates and surprise entrants. Chairman A A Vosburg and Treasurer J George Eisle will be at Central Republican club rooms in the Price building on Washington avenue between 5 and 6 to receive registrations and payment of assessments.
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A. A. Vosburg
J. George Eisle
Central Republican Club
Price Building
Washington Avenue
Letters From The People Public Opinions From Readers
Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied for publication or the writer s name The Trine does not assume responsibility for opinions here expressed.
Miner union pledge Against political meddling
A Wilkes-Barre statement from Charles J. Thain, national organizer for the United Mine Workers of America, disavows any political aim or backing for candidates. The message claims the union seeks only to protect voter freedom and prevent coercion by business or political interests, urging members to vote without outside instruction.
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United Mine Workers of America
Ientor
Charles J. Thain
A. Wilkes-Barre
Aged Man Seriously Hurt In Residence Fall
Martin V. Daniels aged sixty five fell on stairs at his home 608 Adams Avenue shortly after 11 o clock last night striking his head and losing consciousness. Doctors Gunster and Alexander treated him for concussion and scalp wounds and he remained in very serious condition due to his age.
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Adams Avenue
Gunster
Alexander
Martin V. Daniels
Gunster and
Elks Street Fair Opens After Day’s Delay
The Elks Street Fair and Carnival schedules updated with a 1 p.m. start today after yesterday’s postponement caused by the Bostock show train delay in Baltimore. The Elks parade also moved to noon today, improving fair setup for the afternoon opening.
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Bostock
Baltimore
Elks
Coursen's Best Blended Coffee Ad Corrected
Advertising notice notes regular price for two pound tins of Coursen's Best Blended Coffee and a special weekly offer at a per pound rate with a one pound limit. A typesetting error in Monday's ad swapped 3 percent for 6 percent in the advertised price. The notice is issued by G Coursen.
Edward B. Sturges for jury commissioner bid
Edward B. Sturges seeks election as jury commissioner representing Steam Heating and Plumbing. Support comes from P F and M T Howley located at 231 Wyoming Ave. Smoke The Popular Punch Cigar Mec.
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P.F
M.T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
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