Scranton Councils Battle Over Mulberry Street Pavement Assessment
Property owners on Mulberry Street petitioned to change pro rata street paving assessments so each block bears its own cost. The measure sparked debate on streetcar impact and possible redress through court action, with council approving several related ordinances and improvements in wards across Scranton.
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Kearney
Filner
Mulberry Street
Thom
Keller Common Council
Telne
Jelph Grant
Charles CC. Newis
Mra. Thirber
Henry T. Koehler
Robert BP. Koehler
B Rollo
Ph O W. Stokes
Ellen H. Jeesip
Willie Mele
W. Thornebaker
Haadtentoieh
Timothy Conteste
Ot Bennett
JL Perihan
Joseph
Council Debates Cumberland House Contract Award
In the Select Council session a fire department committee report backed approving Ibn Galpin’s $987 contract to build the Cumberland How Company house. Mr. Kearney opposed the site as improper and urged using funds for ward culvert repairs. his constituents reportedly shared this view. He moved to refer the measure.
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Rene
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Jurtion
Keller
Heliots
Vournelis
Third Ward
Kearney
Select Council
Ot Grier
Cumberland Hose Company
Mefithman
Cornella
Kearney-Grier
Fire Department
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I Bn Galpin
Cumberland How
Sanderson
Jeter
Attorrney
A. W. Bertholf
Catie
Patrick Monahan
Cumberland Building
West Market Street
Grier
Thi Lefog
Beebe
Columbia Construction Company
Hunt & Connell Company
Chittenden
Carnell
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Waener
Mantey
McCainn
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Sehmoder
Ruar- Hey
Roehe
Forster
Antion
Scranton
Frick
Jointine Department
Franklin Engine Company
McCann
First
Third National
Dime Deposit and Discount Bank
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit and
Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Companies
James Oteste
Farber Court
Charles Raynor
Prescott Avenue
Flw
Zizzleman
Nay Aug Engine Company
Enoch Page
Finance Committee
Mathias Strip
Mulligan
Columbia Avenue
Common Council
Lower Branch
Upper Lackawanns Avenue
Moir
Nature Prompts Cures and Scott’s Emulsion Appeal
Nature makes the cures after all. Now and then she gets into a tight place and needs helping out. Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with hypophosphites can do just this. It strengthens the nerves, feeds famished tissues, and makes rich blood. Sold by druggists and Scott & Bowne, New York.
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Scott
The Homeliest Man in Scranton Promotes Kemp's Balwam
An advertisement invites readers to call a druggist for a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balwam for the throat and lungs. The ad claims guaranteed relief or cure for chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption with a price of one cent per bottle.
OFFICIAL COUNT OF THE BALLOTS IN SCRANTON
Officials begin the official vote count from Tuesday's election led by Judge Edwards with 36 districts read. Horn supporters claim Jones's lead shrank to under 250 as affidavits are scrutinized and potential contests are considered amid tally corrections.
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Horn
Jones
Edwards
D. J. Davis
T. P. Duffy
A.V. Bower
J. R. Durnett
Elerks
BF. Tinkham
M. J. Ruddy
Joseph J. Jeffreys
J. E. Watkins
FL Timtin
Reading Clerds
Major Everett Warren
Fred W. Pieits
James H. Torrey
John F. Series
C. P. O'Malley
Milton W. Lowry
John Hh.thomas
Dr. W. Powell
Emil Bonn
T. F. Weils
M. J. McDonald
O'Brien & Kelly
M. F. Sando
W. A. Wilcox
Murray
C. C. Donovan
Swallow
Manhattan Burlesque and Comic Opera at Davis Theatre
A diversified program by the Manhattan Club Burlesque and Comic Opera Company played yesterday at Davis' Theatre with a musical burletta A Stranger In Turkey and a final burlesque 123 depicting New York ruled by women. The bill featured Al Lubin Violinist Carr and Tourjee dancers Collins and O’Milon and the Manhattan Musical Club. The company performs at Davis' for the rest of the week.
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Davis’ Theater
Manhattan Club Burlesque and
Turkey
New York
Sam Collins
Carr and Tourjee
Collin
O'Milon
Manhittan Musical Club
Davis
Winton Borough Sued Over Unpaid Electric Light Bills
Crescent Electric Company sues Winton Borough to recover 2105.24 for electric light furnished during the year ending Sept 1, 1897. The borough allegedly defaulted on quarterly payments of 75 dollars per light, with 36 lights in use. Charles H. Weiles represents the electric light company.
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Crescent Lectric Company
Biough
Winton
Charles H. Weiles
Electric Lght Company
Carbondale Ward Votes Keys Found in Envelope
In Carbondale Second district First ward a tally sheet noted only state treasurer votes. A bunch of keys was found in the envelope with the returns and Judge Eowarda will return them to the owner when proven.
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Carbondale
Eowarda
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