Tribune Opens Wilkes-Harte Office Adds Valley News
The Tribune opens a new branch at No. 2 Lanning Building Public Square Wilkes-Harte to extend coverage in Wilkes-Barre and the Wyoming valley. Editors promise comprehensive domestic foreign local and financial news with timely delivery three to five hours earlier than eastern papers. The paper seeks a new trial for murderer Howman recently convicted of first degree murder.
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Supreme Court
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Chief of Police Defends Delayed Action on Notorious Houses
Chief Briggs tells News-Dealer he received four mayoral requests to file formal complaints against a bawdy house and a well known speakeasy but delayed action until thorough investigations convinced him it was warranted. He says police and committee politics affect duty and timing.
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Constables Report On Luzerne Liquor Laws
The Luzerne county constables present periodical reports praising law order yet conceding gaps in enforcement. They acknowledge many unlicensed liquor venues exist, while blaming grand juries and slow trials for false or incomplete returns. Licensed dealers reportedly withhold information about unlicensed outlets.
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Wilkes-Barre Urges Local Preference in Municipal Labor
The letter questions sewer contracts awarded for extensive work in the city, alleging foreign workers are imported while local unemployed residents are idle. It calls for the Record to publish the names of contractors involved, the number of foreigners employed, and how they were secured, arguing local labor should be preferred and wages kept decent.
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Wilkes-Barre
Sotier
Judge Lynch Commended for Leniency in Luby Burglary Case
The 12 year old Ralph Luby is involved in a burglary case, and Judge Lynch will be commended for his handling of the matter. The judge could have imposed a harsher sentence but chose a lenient course.
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Ralph Luby
Young thief spared prison after district attorney counsels mercy
The boy faced penitentiary or reform school but the judge chose to suspend sentence and release him after consulting the district attorney. If further taint occurred, the sentence would be enforced. The youth's mother, living in Philadelphia, took him away on the next train. The case involved a number of watches stolen.
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County Officials Face Injunction Over New Court House Plan
Lawyers for prominent citizens moved to curb the county commissioners by seeking a preliminary injunction to stop awarding contracts for a new court house based on Archi ed Styers plans. The action aims to halt what critics call a costly project amid public sentiment demanding restraint and new leadership.
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Cemetery services reach understanding for Memorial Day
Officials of Hollenback Cemetery and the Grand Army posts have agreed to limit attendees to memorial activities to reduce damage by crowds. The plan keeps Memorial Day observances intact while excluding unrelated visitors to protect graves and respect the parade. Both sides express willingness to cooperate to avoid further criticism.
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Another Big Coal Suit Over Quarter Million Damages
George W. Shonk, Joan J. Shonk and others sue Kingston Coal Co and Daniel Fawards for $250,000 in salt trespass damages. The claim arises from coal mining on lands alleged to belong to the plaintiffs. The case signals extended litigation and a busy season for such disputes.
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Joan J. Shonk
Kingston Coal Company
Daniel Fawards
Wilkes-Harre Plans New Police Lock-Up Building
Architect Podmore has submitted plans to the city council for a new police station. The design includes basement cells for prisoners, space for the patrol wagon and horses at the rear, and a second story flat for the wagon driver. The project is urged to proceed without delay.
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Mary Garrahan Dies After Railroad Crossing Accident
Mrs Mary Garrahan, an elderly widow from Luzerne, was struck by a train while attempting to cross the Lehith Valley railroad at Pond street in that borough. She was over 80 and instantly killed, mangled beneath the wheels as the engine approached.
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Two Hungarians Released On Bail After Plymouth Assault
Peter Massenk avitcy and Simon Saveleski were freed from jail on bail of 1000 dollars each for a deadly attack on Walker in Plymouth a week ago. Doctors say Walker is expected to recover.
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Philadelphia visitors and local remarks mix in city notes
Mrs. Frank Teller visits Philadelphia relatives as John J. O'Mara addresses St. Aloyalus society. Mrs. Morris Hughes plans a three month European trip. W J Henderson named third adjudicator for Oratorio society festival. Christmas Evans and son Ivor guests at Wyoming Valley home. Rev J O Woodruff receives honorary D D. Governor Hastings may miss June festival. Fildard Bell and William Beck seek NAS branch in city. Judge Rhone speaks to Fip worth league on church home state. A musical program features Serenated Attorneys Farnham and Martin returning from Philadelphia after pleadings.
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National Building Association
D. L. Rhone
Fipworth League
Central Methodist Episcopal Church
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Wilkes-Barre Events Include Parades Plays and Fairs
Wilkes-Barre and Scranton will clash at Athletic Park at 3:45 p.m. today. George Robinson’s benefit at Grand Opera House is set for Thursday evening. Funeral of Mrs RT Handelelk will be at Sunnyside cemetery in Tunkhannock. Mary And Smart and two young men face charges for Sunday ball playing before the mayor. the woman was sent to jail. Preva club plans a near future excursion if conditions prove satisfactory. A committee inspects a new picnic ground for the Press club hall. Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre coal companies expect about thirteen full days this month, highest for the year. Memorial Day parade features Companies A B D F and the Ninth regiment drum corps under Major John S. Haining. cemetery restrictions apply to parade participants. Wet Wood Wheelmen announce a century ride to Danville on Memorial Day with stops in Berwick and return by 7 p.m.
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Man Struck by Flying Skid During River Work
George Culbert employed by Parrish Coal Company was removing timbers from a river raft when a flying skid struck him on the head. He was taken to the burgess office for medical aid and slowly regained his senses after hours of care.
West Pittston council meeting duties and permits discussed
The West Pittston council met at the town hall to address property line encroachments along Luzerne avenue and to issue building permits to several applicants. The street commissioner was ordered to notify property holders to remove fences within thirty days while sewer work and bond details were approved. A fire at an organ factory building on North Main Street was contained, and local business and social notes were reported.
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Five Cent Cream Festival at Brick Church Parsonage Lawn
The Ladies' Aid society of the Brick church will hold a five cent cream festival on Thursday afternoon and evening on the parsonage lawn. Flowers may be left at the Brick church Thursday morning for decorating soldiers' graves at Marcy cemetery. The Methodist Ministers' district meeting was held at the Brick church on Monday and Tuesday with several essays read and discussed. James Shoemaker and Charles Stewart of Nichols visited relatives over Sunday. Harry Meed of Jersey City is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Reed. Mrs. Fa Repp is visiting friends at Oxford New Jersey. Henry Gerbutt is recovering from illness.
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Nichols
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George Hill
Help Wanted and Real Estate Notices In Scranton Area
Classified notices show job ads for ticket agents salesmen dress makers and boarders, with addresses in Camden New Jersey Chicago and Scranton. Also housing offers for rent rooms hall and a large four story building near Franklin Avenue and Lackawanna Avenue plus school heating bids and legal notices from local agencies.
Now Great South American Kidney Cura Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder aches ease in six hours by the Now Great South American Kidney Cura. The remedy relieves pain in the urinary passages and back, reduces water retention, and aids both men and women. Sold by C. M. Harris, Druggist, 15 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pa.
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