Legislative Committee Examines New York Asylum Visit Offer
Philadelphia May 28 The legislative committee probing state penitentiaries resumed work at Eastern Penitentiary. They planned a side trip to Matteawan asylum in New York, inviting Judge Gordon and two friends plus three officials. Gordon declined. The day featured sharp comments from General Wistar about Gordon’s conduct and Assistant District Attorney Barlow. Dr John Bacon testified on inmate insanity cases and the record-keeping practices, noting records were neglected when presented to Gordon. The Massas of the Roddys added a grim note as the hearing continued.
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Philadelphia
Eastern Penitentiary
Matteawan
New York
Gordon
Broad Street
Spring
Barlow
John Bacon
Bacon
Mapes
Coryell
Milladelphia
James Jacobs
Lancaster County
Re trial of the Roddy brothers in Somerset murder case
The Somerset court opened for the Roddy brothers re trial in the Berkey murder. Four witnesses were called by the commonwealth including Mrs. David Berkey, widow of the slain man. Testimony aligned with the previous trial as the case proceeds.
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Somerset
Show Brothers
Dan Berkey
Commonwealth
David Berkey
Addweed
Narrow Escape From Lynching In Mount Carmel
Miss Magete Woesna of New York was lured to a mountain road by George Fedorsky of Mount Carmel and assaulted. She fought him off as help arrived. her condition is serious. Justice Reed moved Fedorsky to prison by rear exit to avoid mobs.
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Shackin
Magete Woesna
New York
George Fedorsky
Mount Carmel
Fedorsky
Justice Reed
Fatal shooting at party in Slippery Rock township
At a party in Slippery Rock township on May 28 Eim me Fitte picked up a loaded shotgun and discharged it hitting Mintle Leach as she recited on a lounge and wounding another girl. The incident left Luis in deep grief.
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New Castle
Slippery Rock Township
Nheht Eimme Fitte
Mintle Leach
Miss Leach
Miss Luis
State News in Brief Jockey Injured in Runaway
Timueville reports James Henderson a renowned jockey and trainer fatally injured in a runaway. He was thrown from a vehicle, crushed against the curb, and remains unconscious with skull fracture. prognosis unfavorable. Other items note Butler jail plans, infant murder arrest in Greensburg, New Kensington damages ruling, and a blind man walking from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh.
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Timueville
James Henderson
Anil
Ime
Crash on the Rail at Glenwood Springs
An extra freight on the Denver and Rio Grande railroad left the switch open at a caboose siding. No. 4 Atlantic express collided, derailing the engine and cars. Engineer John West and Fireman Penny Donahoy were killed. Passengers were injured, some rescued through cut holes in coaches. All aboard the wrecked section were moved to Glenwood.
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Glenwood Springs
Colo
Denver and
Rio Grande
Atlantic Express
John West
Penny Donahoy
Glenwood
Coupon Copy Policy Clarified For Expired Vouchers
A May 20 notice states that coupons will not be re copied once they are more than six days old, affecting eligibility for repeats or replacements under the program. The policy emphasizes prompt handling of vouchers to avoid loss of value.
Vote awards ten uniforms to top club in Lackawanna area
The club with the most votes will receive ten complete uniforms including shirt pants cap belt and stockings made to order by C M Florey sporting goods dealer 28 Wyoming avenue. The winning club will be announced Saturday June 2% and voting is limited to clubs in Lackawanna Luzerne Wayne Susquehanna Monroe Bradford and Wyoming counties. Send vote to Sporting Editor The Tribune. Time is short better begin now.
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C. M. Florey
Sporting Goods
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna
Lugerne
Wayne
Susquehanna
Monroe
Bradford
Wyoming
Hallote
the Tribune
Victoria's reign marked by longest English rule and Jubilee
The Chicago Record notes Queen Victoria's May 4 birthday at seventy eight and June 2 coronation anniversary, calling the diamond jubilee the longest English reign in a millennium. It emphasizes Britain's imperial growth, London expansion, and the aging of royal attendees while Victoria's tenure nears historic length.
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Great Britain and Ireland
India
Engileh
Victoria
George 111
London
United Kingdom
Aras
Durin
Kensington Palace
Alexandrina Victoria
William IV
Windsor
Queen Elizabeth
Aileye
Linns
Queen Victoria
Prince Albert
Auxe-Coburg
Harl Nelson
Earl of Leicester
Duke of Sussex
Gladstone
Villiers
Leo 41
Hapaburg
Loula XIV
Europe
Crazed Man Committted to Worcester Lunatic Hospital
Charlea W. Pope of Oxford was committed to Worcester Lunatic Hospital today after experts attributed his mental disturbance to excessive smoking of cigarettos.
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Worcester
Maan
Charlea W. Pope
Oxford
Worcester Lunatic Hospital
St Thomas College Defeats West Riders 13 to 5 at Athletic Park
In a one sided afternoon game at Athletic Park, St Thomas College defeated a picked team representing St Grenden's council and the Young Men's Institute. Griffin and Cummings formed a strong college battery with Griffin shining in both pitching and hitting. Tom Gilleran tracked four sharp catches in left field for the YMCI team. Mac Donald pitched well for the YMCI but received poor support while Gauchan Crossin and McNulty contributed solidly. Scoring details follow.
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St. Thomas’ College
St. Grenden’s Council
Young Men's Institute
Athletic Park
West Ridera
Griffin
Cummings
Colt Battery
Tom Gilleran
Young Men's Christian Association
MacDonald
Kerrick
Indians
Gauchan
Crossin
McNulty
Amateur ball notes show city youth leagues schedule May games
The Minooka team vs Moosic Populars set on May 3 at their grounds. Unions vs Edisons May 8 at Hospital ground 9 o clock. Various clubs seek or accept challenges around May 2 9 10 29 and June 6 with managers and captains listed.
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Minooka
Moosic Populars
South Washington Avenue Stars
Teague
John Connors
Unions
Edisons
Hospital Ground
J. Madden
E. Lane
Athletics
Volunteers
Petersburg
Simpson
Bohle
Shultz
Hoffman
J. Flaherty
The
Violets of
South
Fide
Hustlers
Connell Park Grounds
Mike Troy
John Stenglein
Quakers
Hyde Park
the Tribune
Frank Nealis
Josephy Harrison
Stars of
South Washington Avenue
Bellevue
West Side
Mayflowers
Hellevue
Lackawanna County
Priceburg
Lillies
Archbald
T. Hale
Thomas Meehan
Purcell's
Purcell’s
Joseph Moran
John Corcoran
Montifiore Hebrew School
D. Kabatchnick
W. Solomon
A. Goodman
L. Burke
J. Hurwits
H. Epstein
E. Segal
M. Tracker
Romance of a Mountain Hermit Opens With Election News
George L. Ticknor, long cut off from civilization in the mountains near Winsted Conn, descended to learn the November presidential outcome. Afterward he returned to his rocky cabin. Before the war he lived in Jeve, and on his return his sweetheart was gone or married. He then retreated to the woods and built his cabin where he has since lived.
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Winsted
Conn
George L. Ticknor
Taut
Jeve
Ambitious Sample Offers From Scranton and Chicago Adserts
A garbled advertisement page promotes various sales schemes and agents positions. References to sample products, high profits, and territorial exclusivity appear for Alpine Cycle Co in Cincinnati and Consolidated Mpg Co in Chicago, with multiple addresses and calls for agents. The fragment lists reward implications, free trials, and possible salaries, urging quick applications.
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Crete
Alpine Cycle CO
Cincinnati
Lox
Auction Notice for Horses Coins and Brass Instrument
A mixed sale notice lists dark chestnut horses at Everett's Stable Scranton with inquiry requests. Also offered is a silver plated coin and a nearly new double bell euphonium with trombone bell in gold lining, described as a bargain. Contact Gaylock Lanayeville for details.
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Adama
Emunda
Bartl
Everett
Ix Court
Scraton
Kw. Gaylok
Lanayeville
Property For Sale Listings Across City Streets
Real estate ads show multiple properties for sale including a two story brick store on North Main Avenue, a 19 room house on Minhey Avenue, a corner near Spruce Street and Penn Avenue, a 750 dollar lot on Robinson Street near Lackawanna, and a Desirance lot with a house on 618 N Washington Avenue. Other entries reference 618 N Washington Avenue and Clay Avenue listings with contacting agents Lange and Anderson’s Realty.
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VAL Sas
North Main Ave
Front Ward
Aristol Howe
Hivek
Anderson's Rew
Minhey Avene
Spruce Street
Penn Avenue
Robinson Sti Street
Lackawanna Avenues
PTA
Starving 14-year-old Willie Williams arraigned in larceny case
In New York on May 28 Willie Williams aged fourteen appeared in Yorkville court on larceny charges after being caught trying to flee with a pocketbook containing 4.56. The youth, described as half-starved, attracted attention as he was arrested during the escape attempt.
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New York
Willie Williams
Yorkville Court
Help Wanted Classified Ads Across Multiple Positions
A batch of era early 20th century classifieds seeks workers and agents. Listings promise pay from 5 to 80 dollars weekly or monthly, require no experience, and invite readers to mail responses to firms in Tyrone Chicago Boston and Cincinnati. Standards vary by ad.
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AAA
Homer
A. Ghipp
Dept
Tyrone
Oman
Dell
Clifton Soup and Manutioning Company
Cincinnati
Edward C. Fish & Go
Borden Klock
Chicago
Help Wanted and Personal Notices Fragment
A mixed run of help wanted and personal notices lists female applicants for housework nurses and waitstaff, with names and addresses in multiple cities. Also advertised are sales agents, an immediate job for two energetic ladies, and a medical chiropody service.
Boy Pleads Hunger Motive After Theft
A magistrate remanded Willie for trial after he confessed stealing from Mr. Julia Block on the street, saying he acted out of starvation since his mother and father were dead and he had not eaten since Sunday.
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Julia Block
Willie
Help wanted want ads in Scranton Tribune
A flood of short ads seeks work or helpers in Scranton areas. Listings include cleaners, housework, office help, driving, general labor, washing and ironing, and farm or stock handling. Names, addresses, and brief skills accompany each request.
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E. M. Dy
Gober
Induathiouer
Nicholson
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W. T. Mauk
University OF Pennsylvania— U
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Kixariner
Willi Lamberton
University of Penneyvania
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