Three Miners Burned in Gas Explosion at Cayuga Colliery
Adam Miller Rolas Ponca and Benjamin Amos were seriously burned by a gas explosion at the Cayuga colliery of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company yesterday morning. Their lamps ignited gas in a pocket above their work area, causing a violent blast. All sustained bruises from being thrown but burns are severe. Miller is worst off, with doctors at Moses Taylor Hospital hopeful for recovery despite facial swelling and potential eye or inhalation injuries.
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Adam Miller
Rolas Ponca
Cayuga Street
Benjamin Amos
Summit Avenue
Cayuga
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Miller
Moses Taylor Hospital
Robert T. Black Dies in Scranton at 79
Robert T. Black longtime Scranton business and civic figure died at 201 Franklin avenue after a four week illness and years of nervous prostration He leaves a wife three children and several siblings in a family of ten sons and two daughters His funeral is set for Tuesday at 2 99 o'clock at home with Rev James McLeod Involved in coal and industries he helped organize the second National Bank of Wilkes-Barre and held leadership roles in Vulcan Ironworks and the Lackawanna Valley Bank His family traces roots to Scotland and Ireland born October 1 1821 in Bath Melton County Donegal Ireland he came to the United States in 1842 and built a career spanning Philadelphia Springfield Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.
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Robert T. Black
Scranton
Franklin Avenue
Mr. Black
Dru
Wehlau
Fisher
Mra. C. F. Judson
Wyoming
Thomas A. Black
New York
Moses Black
Mansfield
Mra
Alexander Grant
Miss Black
Zanesville
Black
James McLeod
First Presbyterian Church
Dunmore
Second National Bank
Wilkes-Barre
Vulcan Ironworks
Wilkes- Barre
Lackawanna Valley Bank
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Scotland
James Black
Ireland
Oliver Cromwell
Joseph
Peter Black
County
Donegal
Jean M. Spencer
John Spencer
Bath Melton
Londonderry
County Donegal
Robert Bonner
Philadelphia
Ohio
John
Peter
McConnellsville
Springfield
Eschrick, Penn & Company
Vulcan
Hinck
Minooka
Pennsylvania and Susquehanna Coal Company
Delaware and Hudson
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Whooping cough epidemic cited with Chamberlains Cough Remedy
A consumer testimonial recalls last winter's whooping cough outbreak and credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with curing severe coughing spells in the writer's children. The notice notes sales by druggists and Matthowe Brothers as wholesale agents, and mentionsBuffett pianos and a Pocono cigar promotion.
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Tohn E. Clifford
Norwood House
Norwood
N. Y
All Druggiate
Matthowe
Local Official Resigns Post After Years of Service
The article notes a man who six years ago represented the Eighth ward on the board of school control and served on the poor board before resigning. A staunch Republican, he never sought local offices or allowed his name to be used for public positions. He was a Presbyterian, affiliated with the First Church of Scranton. In Wyoming County, Mr. Black married Misa C. Perkins, youngest of six daughters, with the Perkins family noted as among the state’s oldest and linked to families driven from their homes during the Wyoming massacre.
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Eighth Ward
Board of School Control
First Church of Scranton
Wyoming
Luzerne County
Black
Misa C. A. Perkins
Onward Step End of Time Limit in Methodism Sparks Debate
Opinion splits across religious circles as the abolition of the time limit is hailed by some as a new era and opposed by pessimists. Rev. Dr. M. Giffin, once against the limit, lauds the move as elevating scholarship and salaries, enabling fit ministers to stay, while bishops retain appointment power and lay to a future of frankness and factional healing.
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M. Giffin
Dr. Giffin
Importance of Keeping Pianos in Tune
An article arguing piano tuning benefits for pupil ear training and enjoyment, urging regular maintenance. It promotes George W. Finn of 118 Wyoming Avenue, Furanton, as trusted service to keep pianos in pitch and actions in order, highlighting standards and reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Finn
Wyoming Avenue
Furanton
Fire department reorganization proposal sparks sweeping reforms
Chittenden of the Ninth ward urged a thorough reorganization to cut costs and increase efficiency. He proposed disbanding permanent crews, replacing them with fixed numbers per company and a call system, abolishing smaller outlying units, and transferring purchasing power to bonded officials and a volunteer core.
Lake Winola season opens after major renovations
Lake Winola opens for the season following thorough renovations and many improvements. The report notes the Steff piano, regarded by enthusiasts as among the best in the world.
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Lake Winola
Scranton Municipal League offers rewards for corrupt voting influence
The Municipal League of Scranton Pa offers one thousand dollars for evidence leading to arrest and conviction of anyone unlawfully soliciting or influencing a Lackawanna County juror within a year. Five hundred dollars applies to jurors influenced. committee listed includes E B Sturges H M Roies W A May and J A Lansing, dated May 25 1900.
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The
Municipal League
Scranton
Lackawanna County
E. B. Sturges
H. M. Roies
W. A. May
Faelten Piano Method Adopts Boston School at Conservatory
The Faelten method and the Faelten Elanoforte school in Boston boast five hundred piano students and a three year record. Beginning September enrolls beginners for one year of instruction at 30 dollars. Course A offers two weekly hours under a Faelten graduate. Adams avenue and Linden street Conservatory offers full information by mail.
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Faelten
Faelten Elanoforte School
Boston
Schual
Beranton Conservatory of Music
Conservatory
Adams Avenue
Linden Street
Mall
Special Attractions This Afternoon at the Speedway
The Elmhurst boulevard Speedway hosts trotting and pacing races this afternoon with several new fast horses debuting. Frutchey the bicycle rider also performs an exhibition. A fine view of the races can be seen from the Speedway hotel veranda while patrons examine Steff prance before purchasing.
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Speedway
Elmhurst Boulevard
Frutchey
Speedway Hotel
Express Train and Coal Train Wreck Near Foster
An express train No 11 backed by a coal train collided near Foster on the Lackawanna line yesterday morning. The coal train reportedly failed to clear the switch, causing the coal train to back into the standing express, overturning its engine and wrecking the caboose and several cars. No injuries were reported.
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Lackawanna
Foster
Pianos by Mason & Hamlin Co Rated Superior Craft
The Mason and Hamlin Co presents pianofortes claiming state of the art construction and acoustic advantages. Experts note these instruments aim to set new standards with scientific design features.
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Mason & Hamlin Co
Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ends Years of Popular Trust
A faded advertisement tribute outlines a long history of Winslow's Soothing Syrup for over fifty years, praising its gentle relief for children's colic and pain. It extols proven cures and urges continued use, naming Mrs. Winslow in a nostalgic, period voice.
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Winslow
Mit
Claraude
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Saver
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Washington Ave
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Ruddy, Davies & Murnty
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Sanderson Avenue
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M. Ellis
Mulberry St
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Penn Avenue
B. Warman
Buteff Pianos
Kemp’s
Mariani Wine
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D. D
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Charien
Ninth Ward
Tribune
Eagle Hose Company
Eclty Fire Department
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Winola
Steff Piano
Coursen
E. G
R. A. Zimmerman
J. A. Lansing
Faelton
Steff
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M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
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Washington Avenue
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Powell & CO
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W. W. Watson
Handley’s
Spruce Street
Brent Tel
Torslo
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C.F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Wakehouse
Green Ridge
Lackawanna Ave
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Conrad
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
Manhattan
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Taaheo
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Cap Chase
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