Tribune Opens Wilkes-Barre Branch Office
The Tribune announces an open branch at No 2 Lanning Building Public Square Wilkes-Barre. It aims to extend circulation in Wilkes-Barre and surrounding towns with a complete news department for Luzerne County. The paper pledges to serve local, domestic, foreign and commercial news to readers in northeastern Pennsylvania.
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Tribune
Lanning Building
Poblie Square
Wilkes-Barre
Luserne
Francceas
Wilkus-Burre
Wyoming Valley
Calton
Pennsylyvania
Philadelphia
New York
Prohibition County Convention Nominates Ticket at Wilkes-Barre
The Luzerne Prohibition county convention met at Temperance Union hall, electing Sheriff Albert Loumeraux, Recorder James A. Dewey, and Dr. T. M. Johnson as nominees with a full county committee. Rev. J. C. Hogan sparked controversy, prompting sharp rebuttals from Rev. W. Hiller and hints of ongoing church reform within the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance Union Hall
Wilkes-Barre
Prohibition
Luzerne
Emmet D. Nichols
C. H. Cool
J. J. Welter
John H. Pando
Nichols
Albert Loumeraux
Jackson
James A. Dewy
Newport
T. M. Johnson
West Pmitston
Frank Arcust
John H. Davide
W. ©. Hohn
James D. Main
Noble Pelletone
H. J. Lutzinger
Wynn Seward
John Stone
W. H. Hobbs
John T. Jones
W. M. van Horn
Frank W. Seeley
Edward Garis
Fred Heller
Thomas Evans
William Saford
H. W. Evans
R. H. Campiel
Benjamin Harding
George A. Pehle
Mra
A. W. Harvey
J. H. Dando
W. B. Bertela
Charles H. Cool
T. M. Furey
EK. Marshal
Henry
Forest City
Wyoming
W. H. Hiller
Hogan
Methodist
Latwerna
Missing Shininski Case Needs Thorough Inquiry
A local note questions the disappearance of John Shinitsinki, a laborer at No. 12 Colliery Plymouth Company. He entered the mine and was not seen to leave, with suspicions he perished inside. His limited English and recent arrival raise concern, and the paper urges the mining company to conduct a full search and burial if he died.
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Sinv
John Shintsuki
No. 12
Plymouth Con Company
Shiniski
School Board Secretary Election Sparks Debate in Wilkes-Barre
Controversy over whether the Wilkes-Barre school board secretary must be a director clashes with an 1855 act that supersedes 1874. Dr. Weaver urged counsel at the last meeting, but most directors delayed action until reorganized. If outsiders must be chosen, many candidates are expected to run, with the job viewed as a soft, well paid post.
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Wilkes-Barre
Inter Law
Weaver
Beng
Bet Inwyera
Becretary Selection Delayed by Local Contention
A citizen notes ongoing contention in Wilkes Barre as weeks pass without a secretary named amid ongoing local disputes. The remark highlights persistent rows over issues specific to the area.
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Wilkes-Barre
Memorial Day Observances by Conyngham Post
The Conyngham post outlines a Moral Day program with cemetery grave decorations at 10 a.m. and a 1 p.m. assembly at Memorial hall for a procession along Main and River streets to Union and other sites. Services at HollEnback cemetery feature addresses by Commander Gustav Hahn and others. An evening program at Grand Army hall includes prayers, music, poems, and readings by Comrade C Ben Johnson and Adjutant George Jostlin.
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Conyngham Post
Grand Army
Memorial Hall
South Main Street
South Main
Public Square
Boare
North Main
Union
Franklin
Jackson
River
Hollenback Cemetery
Gustav Hahn
River Street
South
Main
Women's Relief Corps
Poat
Bows of Veterans
Quartette
Pollce
Grand Army of the Republic
Ben Johnson
Charles
Meckel
Solilera
Temple
H. F
Beardsley
General Owlers
George BD
Joslin
Acolian Troubadour
George D. Jostin
Temple Quartette
Trochaqion
Magele Joslin
Acostian Troubadour
Oratton
Henry L. Jones
D.D. Temple
Muele
Star Spang Banner
Doxology
Mence
All
Bing
T. H. Steldlmeer
John W. Webb
Death on the Rail near Ashley Claims Local Youth
A tragic accident near Ashley ends the life of Harry Kline a young man employed at Moore's bakery. After finishing work he boarded a Jersey Central freight train and jumped as a passenger train passed on the adjacent track he was dragged under the wheels. His death is reported as instantaneous and mourned by his family and the community.
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Ashley
Harry Kline
Young Kline
Moore's
Jersey Central
Garrison Again Aims For Sheriff Nomination In Luzerne
Political pointers from Luzerne County name W Garrison of Shickshinny as a likely Republican sheriff candidate after near-miss three years ago. Ex-Congressman Os born may seek convention delegates, while John Sebeeming plans a Wilkes-Barre federal building bill to boost re nomination prospects. Theodore Hart’s delegate suggestion gains favored notes among editors.
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FE. W. Garrison
Shickshinny
Osborne
John Sebeeming
Wilkes-Barre
Theodore Hart
Pittston
Luzerne
Victims File Claims in Chan Defalcation Case
Fourteen more victims deposit their claims with Alderman Donohue totaling 671.50 with the largest 160 and smallest 9.45. Most claimants are Hungarian or Polish, sending funds to relatives in the old country. Officials say nearly all claims are now presented and no new public statements from Chan have appeared.
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Donohue
Chan
Man Hit by Streetcar Near Nanticoke Injured
A 60 year old man was struck by an approaching Nanticoke line car No 24 about two miles from the town. He was severely injured and taken to a hotel in Nanticoke for medical aid.
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Nanticoke
Nantievoke
Territorial dispute over Lackawanna is voiced sharply
The Sunday Leader denounces Lackawanna and its territory as illegitimately taken, saying it does not want the region or its inhabitants. It claims laws are too loose and implies residents will never adjust to Luzerne’s rule, criticizing Hazleton’s "deaperadocs" in the area.
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Luzerne
Hazleton
C. M. Harris
Penn Avenue
Scranton
Pace
Police Chief Charged With Infidelity in Ashley Case
John Clark former Ashley police chief appeared before Alderman Thorns on a charge of infidelity to his marriage. The co defendant is a woman named Ervine from Wyoming. Clark was held on $1,000 bail. both parties deny the accusations.
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John Clark
Ashley
Alderman Thorns
Tthis City
Ervine
Wyoming
Clark
Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits and Roles
Mr and Mrs Garrett Smith spent Sunday with friends in Beranton. Mr and Mrs John N Conyngham are in Paria on their wedding tour. Andrew F Derr and his nephew Cheater Derr have returned from Europe. Harry Dietrich resigns as assistant secretary of the Wyoming Historian society effective July 1. Rev Fred Evans, scholar and eisteddfod adjudicator, was in town last week. W W Neuer has returned from California. Miss Ethel Chase returns from Boston for the summer. Hon Charles A Miner and Hon Morgan B Williams to preside at the Ormtorio society festival June 11 and 12. Rev Manly S Hard will address the Women’s Foreign Missionary society of the ee Cece this week. Myre Hard will deliver an address.
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Garrett Smith
Beranton
John N. Conyngham
Paria
Andrew F. Derr
Cheater Derr
Europe
Harry Dietrich
Wyoming Historian Society
Fred Evans
W. W. Neuer
California
Ethel Chase
Boston
Charles A. Miner
Morgan B. Williams
Ormtorio Society
Manly
Hard
Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the
Cece
Myre
Last Day of Court Term and Local Notes
Judges Rice and Woodward sat as term ends. Sheldon Axle works sees high orders after a slow season. Evening band concerts on the river bank to be announced under Professor Alexander. Mayor’s business quiet. Convictions: a few common drunks and more howdy house cases expected. Howman murder costs debated. court to rule. Grand Army men attended services at Central Methodist Episcopal church. Rev J W Webb spoke. Colonel Samuel Urquhart spoke at Franklin Street Methodist about Libby prison. A Nantico ke lawsuit over empty beer kegs from Pottsville brewery proceeds. Deputy Coroner Perkins probes Polish shoemaker death on Hancock Street and James Mulhall death at Ashley mine.
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Rice
Woodward
Sheldon Axle Works
Alexander
Qvill
Howman
Supreme Court
Grand Army of the Republic
Wien
J. W. Webb
Samuel Urquhart
James Mulhall
Ashley
Local anglers report trout catches across area streams
John Pealer fished Hunting ton Creek headwaters for a nice etch. R. Stauffer and S. B. Coleman on Kitchen Creek had good success. W. A. Campbell and C Simpson enjoyed trout on Pike n Creek. Residents visited Wilkes-Barre and Kingston. Memorial events planned for May 20 and July 4 at Patterson Grove camp ground.
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John Pealer
Huntington Creek
R. Stauffer
S. B. Coleman
Kitchen Creek
W. A. Campbell
C. §. Simpson
Riday
Silas Hess
D. Coleman
Wilkes-Barre
John Prince
Kingston
J. W. Hayman
Huntington Milla
Patterson Grove
Harveyville
Harveyville Eircuit
W. C. Mickey
Grand Army and Sons of Veterans
Mattle Nicely
Butler Street
Charles Fisch
Commercial House
Cluvie
Bowman Sorber
Frank Coleman
Tribune Newsbhoy
Huntington Mills
Weet Nanticoke
Emma
Annie Schwartz
Bessie Hétchler
Nanticoke
Stege
Here
Cambra
Messrs
Stevens
Robbins
Plymouth News Briefs Highlight Local Events And Notices
Rev James Moore delivers memorial sermon for Grand Army of the Republic at Primitive Methodist church. Miss Sarah Speigith visits from Pittston. D J Reese returns from Harrisburg. Boys Lev Lawrence and David Howells return home after NY City begging arrest. Mystery surrounds a missing man from No 12 mines. residents urge search. Mrs J W Thomas seeks relatives as Marie Habblett to wed Morris Van Horn of Kingston. From June 1 dog owners must muzzle canines. captives fined. Gertrude Davis guest of Louisa Easen of Bloomsburg Normal. Borough and Traction Co plan relaying Malin Street bricks. injunction ongoing. Misa Muggle Dooley hosts Annie Killeen from Carbondale. Wadhama Lodge No 872 Odd Fellows to hold special meeting tomorrow evening on important business.
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James Moore
Grand Army of the Republic
Primitive Methodist
Sarah Speigith
Pittston
D. J. Reese
Harrisburg
Lev Lawrence
David Howells
New York City
No. 12
J. W. Thomas
Lanesford
Marie Habblett
Plymouth
Morris van Horn
Kingston
Misa Gertrude Davis
Mise Louisa Easen
Bloomsburg Normal School
Aniesa
Borough and Traction Company
Malin Street
Traction Company
Mise
Muggle
Dooley
Annie Killeen
Carbondale
Wadhama Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Weakly Mothers Promotes BO VININE as Great Friend
An advertisement-style note claims more than twenty five thousand physicians endorse BO VININE as their greatest friend. It asserts the product contains no medication.
Bovinine touted as rapid, lasting strength booster
Advertisers claim Bovinine builds strength faster and more permanently than cod liver oil or iron. They describe it as a pure raw food extract that is palatable and easily assimilated and urge asking any physician for approval.
Pittston rail fight heats up as street work pressed
In Pittston, property holders along William Fulton and Broad streets clash with Scranton Suburban and Pittston Street Railway over a contested tram line. A contractor began laying rails despite protests. Mayor Maloney ordered a halt at noon. A special council meeting will decide the ordinances.
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William
Fulton
Broad Streets
Scranton
Pittston Street Railway Company
The
Street Railway Company
Fulton Street
Maloney
Carroll
Christian Endeavor Convention
Classified Ads And Legal Notices Mixed In Scranton Paper
A dense OCR fragment lists job ads for salespeople to study stamps and a medical risk free sample center. It includes law firm names like JESSUPS & HAND and Patterson Wilcox, attorneys at law with Scranton addresses. The page also references real estate loans, watches sale, and various agents. It shows multiple Scranton area names and buildings such as Commonwealth Building and Spruce Street listings.
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Jessups & Hand
Commonwealth Building
Washington
Osap
Horace Hand
Wealthuilding
Boyle
A’ Gibornet Arlaw
Burr Building
Washington Avenue
FRANK_T. OKELL
Coal Exchange
Scranton
James W
Oakford
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Rev. Hogan
Sieeth Mtce A
Bs Boson Us Tz
G, A
Political Pointers
Bovinine
Chiiaan Endeavor Societies
Memorial Presbyterian Church
James McLeod
D. D
B. F. Ch. McGee
N. F. Stahl
Thornton A. Milla
Thomas Bell
S. Rosa McClements
Fannie M. Evans
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Lehigh Valley Railroad
J. C. Manning
Alvin Sheafer
Kresgeville
Mies Tallan Smith
West Pittston
Young Men's Christian Association
P. G. Gillespie
Avoca
St. Mary's Church
Avoon
Market Street
E. R. Shepherd
Armory Hall
William Wilson
Atlanta
Bicycle Club
Young Men's Christian Aerobhition
Mechanics Howe Company
Armory
W. F. Moyer & Bros
Emmit Hoffman
John Touhill
North Main Street
Pittston City
Banderaon
Green Ridge
Addren M.D. Farnham
Breaker Street
City
Tribuna
Spruce Strest
Qrtuarion
Tar
Cali
Everett Sarees
Shauna Ren Veo H
Don
Addresms
Trittane
H.R. W
Lackawanna Avenue
Chartan Wit
Air 2 Beall Panad
Pioro
William H. Plat
Ta Elm Atroot
Cai Nw
Mono
Borden
Chicago
Il Galeam
Bert Halesmen
Cowles
Hambers Street
Tripp
Adams
Mango Chemical Company
John Street
Box
P.A. Box
Lashewenne
L&t
Assembly Hall
D. B
Ridge Street
Franklin Avenue
Palenby
Chcletie’ T Business
Carbon & Davies
Lackawanna Avenus
West Lackawanna Avenue
Evans
Lucerne
Hyde Park
John Jermyn
Wyoming Crease
Hillard Miling Co
Union Street
W. M. Jermyn
Priceburg
N. Attorney
Bpruce
Fril Avenue
Ly King's Daughters
C. Pin
G. W. Owens
Spruce Street
aLranecain
ARGE
Morcereau & Connell
Pinese
Jonas
Jorville
Providenon Dickson
Peekville
Archbald
Jermyn
H. Call
Olty
Frank Leslie
Adams Ave
Tim Board OF Commissioners OF Public Grounds and Buildings
Danise H. Hastinos
J. C. Daranny
Amon H. Mylin
Samuel M. Jacksoon
Jawa
Commonwealth of Pee Nls
Arate
Tha P Vap
Baie
Board of Commissionera of Pathe Toeeda
T. Delaney
Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds and Buildings
Vanton Bandlay
Physicians and Surgeons
Kay
Nave
A. J. Connell
Francke
Vine St
W. B. Allen
North
CG. L. Frey
Joni Ave
Vine At Atree
L. M. Gates
Madison Avenue
John L. Wentz
M. D
Madison Ave
Republic Savings and Loan Association
Callender
Dime Bank
Samuel W. Edgar
Spruce At
L. A. Watres
Kawana’ Ave
Urie Townsend
Dime Bank Building
C. Comegys
Spruch Street
D. B. Replogle
B. ¥. Killam
Wyoming Ave
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
Commonwealth
William A
TAFT
Co. Laubach
Wyoming Avenue
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Worcester
Adams Avenue
Grand Union Tea CO
Jones Bros
JOS. Kurttel
ELK Cafe
Pee Reasonably P. Ziegler
Bcranton
L. & W. Yeonger
Victor Koch
Architects
Davis & von Storch
Panton
EB. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock JR
Epruce
Cor. Was Ave
Brown & Morn Archisncto
Leeds
A G. RB. Clark & CO
Reedsmen and Nurserymoon
North Main Avenue
Franke Brown
Connolly & Wallace
India
Asc
America
37 Inc
Court House
the Scranton Bedding CO
Lacks. Ave
Cor. Adams
Washburn-Crosby Co
DR. Shimberg
Bittenbender
the Commonwealth Lumber
Commonwealth Bld
Dr. Peal
John H. Phelps
Pharmaciat
Cor
Dekoes’ and
Spence Gtrest
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