Tribune expands Wilkes-Barre office and aims for broader circulation
The Tribune opens a branch at No 29 Lanning building Wilkes-Barre to boost circulation in the Wyoming Valley and surrounding towns. Editors promise a daily news mix domestic foreign loyal commercial and financial with strong advocacy for local readers and faster delivery than big city papers.
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Municipal clash as Mayor Nichols challenges police run
The article recounts how Mayor F. M. Nichols, elected three years ago, sought to assert the mayoralty in municipal government, clashing with the council and police over authority. He aimed to fight vice by using the police, but the police chief refused to act on mayoral instructions, drawing criticism as police supposedly shield vice houses.
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F. M. Nichols
F. M. Nichole
Nichols
the Tribune
Police Committee of Council
Pelice
Prisoners Transfered to Eastern Penitentiary Under Guard
Yesterday at 8 am the county jail shipped eleven inmates to the Eastern penitentiary. A Lahigh Valley company special car carried them securely handcuffed under deputy sheriffs. Names include Hendricks murder twenty years Neuer larceny two years Jennings assault burglary five years Dudily felonious wounding one year. Redith felonious wounding eighteen months Bensectt felonious wounding eighteen months Scorpion felonious wounding two years six months Smith felonious wounding twenty months Davage felonious wounding burglary two years five months Perry breaking three years Houser larceny two years. Relatives observed a last view.
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Lahigh Valley Company
Sven
James Hendricks
Frank Neuer
John Jennings
Gault
Mike Dudily
George Redith
Anthony Fbensectt
Miike Scorpion
Frank Smith
Jacob Davage
Alex Perry
John Houser
Baldwins Prosecution's Trajectory Discussed in Court
A referenced legal proceeding on the Baldwins outlines how the vindicated attorney fares amid prosecutions. The article suggests no substantial personal or professional damage to the attorney, despite ongoing scrutiny.
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Baldwins
Mikado success nets $900 for two charities
Joseph P Burns directed the amateur Mikado production which proved financially successful beyond its musical merits. Net receipts, about $900, will be split between the Vincent de Paul society and the Hoys' Industries association, reflecting careful management and solid local support. The event’s achievement sparks praise for Burns and the local chorus.
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Amatuer
Joseph P. Burns
Vincent de Paul Society
Hoys' Industries Association
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Burns
Hhe
Mayor Nichols Seeks Bail for Four Grand Central Women
Mayor Nichols vows not to let Fre Price escape conviction due to faulty witnesses. He has ordered the arrest of four women who frequented the Grand Central hotel and testified before him. If they cannot post bail they will remain in jail until the trial begins.
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Fre Price
Grand Central Hotel
Durance Vile
Sermon by Rev Dr Webb Praised by Grand Army Crowd
The central Methodist Episcopal Church hosted Rev Dr Webb on Sunday evening before the Grand Army of the Republic and a large congregation. The sermon was commended as patriotic and duty driven, noting Webb is a war veteran who bears Confederate bullets as a personal mark.
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Dr. Webb
Grand Army of the Republic
Central Methodist Episcopal Church
Injury at Ashley bridge prompts collapse claim
Fdwanl Thorpe, a bridge carpenter, fell from a ladder while working on a bridge over Solomon's Creek near Ashley. He appeared uninjured at first but soon suffered nearly complete paralysis of the lower limbs and was carried home.
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Fdwanl Thorpe
Solomon'a Creek
Ashley
Mrs Handrick Dies After Long Illness In City
Mrs Roeecoe T Handrick of No 6 Barnum Place died yesterday morning after a long illness. An estimable Christian lady, she was beloved by all who knew her and will be mourned by a large circle of friends. She came to the city years ago from Tunkhannock.
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Barnum Place
Handrick
Tunkhannock
Pierce
Anam Lyon
Lorraine
Jefferson Co
Rene Bee
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Clubs Set to Meet
Preview notes report Wilkes-Barre and Scranton clubs to test each other. Charles Kioler shot a bear cub near Bear Lake. Henry M. Fuller acts district attorney in place of Fell in Philadelphia. Bowman appeal underway to save his neck after murder conviction of an Arabian peddler. An elderly man, Daniel Grow of Alden, injured by a trolley near Nanticoke. prognosis hopeful. Governor Hastings misses Ora torio festival dates June 1 and 12. Miner George Schafer, 40, dies at Glen Lyon shaft from roof fall. several narrowly escape. Daughters of the Revolution met at Historical society for year-end business.
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Alden
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Oratorio Society
George Schafer
Lenora Barry-Lak Delivers Key Catholic Abstinence Talk
A large Father Mathew hall audience heard Mrs Lenora M Barry-Lak second vice president of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America. Rev Fathers John Loughran D H Greene and P J Quinn attended. Music by T R Davis Miss Mary J Loughney and others preceded the lecture. Mrs Lake spoke for an hour and a half and several attendees joined the society.
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Plano
T. R. Davis
THAT BALDWIN CASE Herring Acquitted by Luzerne Bar Assn
Luzerne County Bar Association met to review the Herring case with censors reporting no professional misconduct by Attorney Herring. The four charges brought by Morris against Herring were dismissed and the report adopted for the minutter.
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Morris
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John T. Lenahan
Belleman J. Straima
Frank W. Wheaton
Her- Tag
Cure All Skin Diseases with Swayne's Ointment
Advertisement touts Swayne's Ointment as a universal cure for skin diseases with no internal medicine required. Claims include curing tetter eczema and all eruptions on the face hands and nose leaving skin white and healthy. Promotes asking a druggist for Swayne's ointment.
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Wheat shorts and local notices from Tunkhannock
A late report from Tunkhannock covers a string of items including Wheat shorts from Philadelphia resident Pierre Asheld, visits by Mrs. Wilbur Russell and Mrs. Freeman to Emporium, a hospital transfer for Mrs. Samuel Henry, and a fatal railroad accident on the Lehigh Valley line near Mekune's station. Abram Conklin and Henry Vantuy died after being struck by a Buffalo express while walking along the tracks. Coroner Dr. J W Denison led the inquest with a verdict consistent with the accident. Unmarried at death, both men were remembered amid local concerns including a note about unmuzzled dogs in town.
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Pierre Asheld
Philadelphia
Wilbur Russell
Freeman
Emporium
Cameron County
Russell HI
Samuel Henry
Lemon Township
Lehigh Valley
Mekune
Staton
Abram Conklin
Sayre
J. W. Denison
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West Pittston public schools to hold eighteenth annual closing exercises
Extensive preparations mark the eighteenth annual closing exercises of the West Pittston public schools. Graduates will be honored tomorrow with class day events at 1.20 pm planting the class tree and 4 pm diplomas for class of 06 at Music Hall. Additional ceremonies occur May 21 for inter mediate and primary schools, with commencement for the class of '06 on May 41. The program features prizes, music, and a valedictory, followed by diplomas presented by W. J. Hibbs. The city council also discusses street improvements and a 4000 appropriation for ward work, while local clerics note active parish meetings.
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Steller
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At & O'Clock
Edward Henry Eckel
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Costa
Salutory
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Millow Gay
Emerson
Howard I. Stewart
Margaure
Monte
Gumbent
Ether A. Davenpoy
Ghevra
Jessie Marlon Benedict
Amn
Common Council
Albert Brown
Scranton
Eagle Hotel
Tellle
Lambert
St. John's Church
Father Xavier
Father Schnieder
Shepherd
Pittston
Armory Hall
Funeral of Dr Gillisple Leads Large Procession
The funeral for Dr B P J Gillisple drew one of the town's largest processions. Services at the home and a requiem mass by Rev J J McCabe preceded burial at Market Street Cemetery Pittston. Pallbearers were W J Renniman J J Mitchell John Dougherty Mike Dixon L J Baxter and J J Morahan. Separately James Deeble, age two, lies in critical condition after ingesting iodine from an on-bureau bottle. Dr Seamens attended, slight hope for recovery. Thomas Kitterick and Mrs Kitterick welcome a nun arrival. Miss J Fadden Kate McDermott visit Miss Ella O Malley. Region McCabe of Carbondale guests Rev J J McCabe.
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Main Street
Hev. J. J. McCabe
Market Street
Pittston
W. J. Renniman
J. J. Mitchell
John Dougherty
Mike Dixon
L. J. Baxter
J. J. Morahan
James
Jamenr Deeble
Seamens
Thomas Kitterick
West Avoca
J. Fadden
Kate McDermott
Ella O'Malley
Region McCabe
Carbondale
J. J. McCabe
Shooting affray in Nanticoke ends with man wounded
On Sunday evening Charles Quaile and Fred Baleo clashed on Walnut Street. Baleo was shot in the right arm above the elbow and a doctor removed the bullet. Quaile was captured and jailed. The incident followed a claim that Baleo struck Quaile’s wife. Separately, the St Joseph Slovak societies convened at Smoulter's Hall and a Russian Greek Catholic church was dedicated at Alden. Uniformed groups from Kingston and Plymouth attended. Burglars stole 54 dollars from Willum Evans on Hanover Street during the night.
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Quaile
Balco
Qualle
St. Joseph
New Great South American Kidney Cure advertised
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy promises prompt relief for urinary pains in bladder and kidneys and is claimed to help water retention. Sold by C. M. Harris, Druggist, 125 Penn Avenue, Beranton, Pa. Also printing services offered by The Tribune Office for grocers circulars and cards.
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Penn Avenue
Beranton
Notice of Incorporation for Old Forge Italian American Club
A notice in Lackawanna county court announces an application to form the Old Forge Italian American Citizens Club under the Corporation Act. The hearing is set for June 15 at 9:00 a.m. before the court or a law judge, listing Antonio Goatanso Nicolo Pi Jomapa phi N ante Gabriel Culento and others as proposed officers or organizers.
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Wanted Energetic saleswomen for Guaranteed Stadey
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John Streot
New York
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Moody
Adama Ave
Scranton
Professional Cards Physicians and Surgeons Notice
Dr G Edgar Dean lists removal of PR Gis Bpruce from street Nton opposite Court House ware. The notice appears in professional directory style with address changes and practitioner details.
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