Burke vows new evidence sways Herring case
Burke says he will press charges against Collector Herring and claims new affidavits strengthen his position. He hints at moving the hearing or taking the case to local courts if federal action stalls, while Colquitt has not yet filed his report to Commissioner Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Colquitt
Miller
W. J. Darke
Washington
Burke
Tribune
Yesterfly
Herring
Mr. Burke
Grant Herring
Federal
County Court House
Buffice
Liepsien
Clerks Interplay Delays Furniture Seizure at Board HQ
In a tense session the board of appeals questioned Clerk Lavelle over a resolution to seize and move the assessor’s office furniture to the board quarters. Lavelle promised to act but delayed, citing no further instructions and quipping about getting his Irish up. Meanwhile officials instructed Clerk Huesner to prevent removal, leaving the outcome uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Appeals
Lavelle
Gefensora
George Huesner
Heunner
Mr. Lavelle
Confessed Lie Clears Deputy Warden Price Of Slander
Deputy Warden Thomas J. Price was vindicated after John H. Thomas of West Side admitted spreading a false tale that Price robbed a customer. The robber was another barber named Thomas J. Price who left town. Thomas apologized and paid $4 in slander judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Price
John H. Thomas
West Side
Olyphant
Thomas
Warden Price
Price
Memorial for Edwin Cavell a Green Ridge resident
Edwin Cavell aged 19 died Wednesday at 953 Green Ridge street after a life spent in Scranton area born in England he served as private in the 139th and 188th Pennsylvania Infantry achieving sergeant rank He belonged to Green Ridge Presbyterian church and Green Ridge Lodge of Moons Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm with burial at Forest Hills Cemetery He is survived by wife Lillie M and four children William B Friend G Walter G and Gussie Cavell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Edwin
Cavell
Green Ridge Street
England
Wayne County
Scranton
One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Regiment
One Hundred and Eighty-eighth Regiment
Pennsylvania Infantry Volunteers
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Green Ridge Lodge of Moons
Amorrow
Forest Hii
Lillie M
William B
Friend G
Walter G
Gussle Cavell
Polish Ball Fight Ends With Fines
After a Turner hall Polish ball ended at 3 AM, three men pledged to go home with the same girl Leu. Special Officer Smith tried to quell the disturbance and was set upon. Patrolman James Baul arrived, averting a worse outcome. The three belligerents were fined $5 each in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Hall
Leu
Smith
Weat
James Baul
AVANT A DIVISION ENFORCING PARTITION ACTION
Three women Sarah J. Kelley Mary E. Guerney and Margaret A Thomas sue John KE Thomas in Carbondale to force partition of land they claim a quarter each. Judge Gunster heard argument with H A Knapp James J ONeill and city solicitor J H Torrey present. Evidence consisted of documentary papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quity
Sarah J. Kelley
Mary E. Guerney
Margaret A.thomas
John KE. Thomas
Gunster
Carbondale
H. A. Knapp
James J. O'Neill
J. H. Torrey
Thomas
Again in the Toils Salmon Arrested on New Charge
John Salmon of Callahan's Corner remains opposed to the law. He was jailed after a second arrest for assaulting Patrick Lynn, saloon owner at Luserne Street and Sherman Avenue. A prior bail bond was set at 1600 dollars for a robbery of John Hoffman near Keiser Creek Bridge, and another warrant awaits if released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Salmon
Callahan's Corner
John Hoffman
Keiser Creek
Luserne Street
Salmon
Patrick Lynn
Sherman Avenue
Mince Workings Collapse Floods Bromley Street Cellars
West Side chaos as back water floods Bromley avenue cellars between Lafayette and Price streets after a suspected sewer cave in. Foreman George Perigo of the street commissioners reports evidence of a mine settling and workers will dig up and replace portions of the old sewer starting today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bromley Avenue
Lafayette
Price Streets
George Perigo
Street Commissioners Department
Bargains as Martin & Delany stock closes at Coal Exchange
The Martin & Delany firm, owed by M Kall & Bon as major creditors, will close out its stock with ten to twelve thousand dollars worth remaining. Scranton stores offer 60 cent and 3 off dollar discounts on men and boys wear, overcoats, ulsters, knee pants, and cheap knits. The Coal Exchange building at 120 Wyoming Avenue hosts the sale with large assortments and market savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Martin & Delany
Coal Exchange
Wyoming Avenue
Piano works and interpretations in modern teaching
A discussion on how the piano repertoire and performance practice shape teaching. It emphasizes theory, technique, and interpretive approaches for advanced students and teachers.
City council debates ending toll road contract and opens new street plan
Scranton council discusses dissolving the 1888 West Market toll agreement with the Turnpike company. The streets and bridges committee reports a $40,000 to $100,000 cost for permanent repair or paving and urges opening a new Iron Street link to relieve traffic. They consider receding from the turnpike contract and survey costs for a Oak Street to city line opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market Street
Providence and
Abington
Select Council
Streets and Bridges
Turnpike Company
Comne
Chittenden
Roche
Chinchilla
Scranton
South Abington
Lackawanna County
Newton
Cransdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Iron Street
Third Ward
Abarton
Clover Street
William Streator
Norman Leach
Mr. Chittenden
Mr. Roche
Providence Square
Oak Street
Messrs. Roche
Tron Street
Price
Council
Supreme Court
Manley
Municipal measures on sewers bridges and street improvements
Budget notes show Stafford Meadow Brook culvert repairs and $900 for bridge re planking. July 1 sewer funds were exhausted, with $600 spent by health, and five sewer basins and a pipe drain awaiting replenishment. Kinsley projects require $2,500 more for bridges and sewers. New ordinances cover electric lights under the DL&W arch and Linden street, curb relaying on Adams avenue, sewering Colfax and Wheeler avenues, and Diamond avenue grading. A house demolition at 309 Lazenne Street is ordered under new laws. Additional ordinances pass on readings: fire protection, grade on Prescot avenue, electric lights, sewers on Lehighette street, and street improvements.
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Stafford Meadow Brook
Peace of Health
Kinsley
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Bridge
Linden Street Bridge
Adams Avenue
Vine
Mulberry Streets
Colfax
Wheeler Avenues
Diamond Avenue
Providence Road
Court Street
Clarke
John Moran
Lazenne Street
General Fhinney Engine Company
Prescot Avenue
Mulberry
Clive Streems
Leiggatte Pireet
Main
Fimcore Avenue
Robinson and
Ninth Streels
Edge Moor Bridge firm to withhold payment amid inspection dispute
The Edge Moor Bridge company admitted fault over a $940.50 bill for iron work inspection at Linden street bridge. City officials had a final estimate of $23,429.10 with $140.56 for mills inspection. Controller Widmayer advised the bridge firm to pay the final amount minus the inspection bill, amid arbitration talks with American Engineering and Inspection Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edge Moor Bridge Company
Linden Street
Phillipa
Widmayer
American Engineering and ‘Inspection Company
Bridge Company
Scranton
Iron Company
C Onnell
Edge Moor Company
Wilmington
Wikimayer
Connell
Wicitmayer
Official vote count summarized in city court session
In the main court room Judge Gunster presided as reading clerks C C Donovan and B F Ackerly were appointed with Alt omeys John Murphy and M W Lowry as recording clerks. Count started at 12 30 and continued until 9 40 PM with all districts read. Final tallies by candidate to be updated this morning after open and sealed returns are reconciled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunster
C. C. Donovan
B. F. Ackerly
Alt‘omeys
John . Murphy
M. W. Lowry
Altomney M. J. Whafih
P. E. Timiin
Firat
Archbad
Gopalbepoal
Amended Declaration in Kilcur V Edgerton Coal Co
An amended declaration was filed yesterday in Archbald by Dennis Kilcur against Edgerton Coal Co for damages of 20000 dollars. The suit alleges a permanent injury to Kilcur's son who lost an arm while oiling machinery on the defendant's breaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
tre#pasa
Pryor
Dennis Kilcur
Edgerton Coal Company
Archbald
Chrysanthemum Show Transforms Frothingham Theater Into Eden
Scranton hosts its first major chrysanthemum show in Frothingham Theater with over 7 000 plants in view. Displays feature exotic forms and color spectrums across an interior laid out like a vast garden bed. Music from Lawrence orchestra and Imperial quartet accompanies exhibits of fruit in glass, olives, rose syrup, and unique imports. Prizes awarded to Clark, Dorrance, Fancourt, and others for best chrysanthemum plants, single stems, and floral collections. Notable attendees include Mrs Jermyn and Col F L Hitchcock among many locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Frothingham
Lawrence Orchestra
Imperial Quartete
Miss Breakstone
Wilkes- Barre
Green Ridge
Welchel & Millar and
Hill & Connell
BE. G. Coursen
Mr. Coursen
Teyssonneau
W. M. Humphries
Wilkes-Barre
E. G. Coursen
C. J. Weichel
H. M. Boles
W. C. Clark
Pantence
Colonel Boles
Henry Belin
Dorrance
T. H. Watkins
E. B. Sturges
George E. Fancourt
Wilkes-Harre
William Connell
Selbrecht & Wadley
New York
Henry Kroeder
Belle Selbrecht
Hubert Palmer
G. R. Clark & Co
George Miller
Edella
William Ledshem
W. H. Richmond
J. A. van Why
Pittston
Fancourt
William Webster
Avoca
Truman Ackeriy
Armed Men Patrol Denver Court House Corridors
Eleven armed men guard the corridors around the office of the County Clerk in the Denver court house as of November 7. Richard Lobert is mentioned in connection with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Court House
Denver
Colo
Court House
Richard Lobert
County clerk guards office amid disputed election tally
Speaking amid claims of fraud the opponent George Kindel demands access to ballots but is barred as armed guards stand watch. Officials say no official results have been announced while tension runs high and partisanship remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kindel
Lebert
Pleur-de-lis Opera to Open at Frothingham Theater
Mer New Opera presents Pleur-de-lis at the Frothingham with the same New York company and scenery that thrilled Palmer's Theater audiences. Seats go on sale in a few days and early applications are advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham
Palmer's Theater
New York City
Metropolis
Chimes of Normandy sung by Aborn Opera at Academy
The Milton Aborn Opera Company gave a performance of Chimes of Normandy at the Academy of Music last evening. Milton Aborn’s portrayal of Gaspard the miser showed notable restraint, though some dislike the character if overacted. A fair audience attended. Tonight Maritana is to be sung.
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Aborn Opera Company
The
Academy of Musica
Milton Aborn
Normandy
Academy of Music
Gaspard
Miser
Therformance
First at home by Dunham couple celebrated
Mr and Mrs H G Dunham of 1M Capouree avenue hosted their first reception after marriage assisted by Miss Robinson Miss Fordham and Miss Dimmick. Mr and Mrs Willard Matthews of 224 Quincy avenue celebrated their first anniversary with family including Mrs Matthews listed as Cora Brooks daughter of Reese G Brooks. The device for the event mentioned and a newspaper tease about the Devil and the Deep Sea appears with an ad for Weber and a local doctor at 19 Adams avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Dunham
Capoure Avenue
Ane
Miss Robinson
Willard Matthews
Quincy Avenue
Sheridan Fair Draws Large Crowd and Funds for Relief
A Sheridan Monument association fair drew a mixed crowd of young and old last evening at Music Mall. Bargains and contests energized the event while the Sheridan relief fund benefited. schoolchildren visited daily between afternoon hours and six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Monument Association
Treasury
Sheridan
Local Obituaries From Scranton and Surroundings
Died in Scranton on November 6, two year old Hattle wife of M M Baird. Funeral from 42 Adama Avenue at 2:00 PM. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery. Barnett of Shickshinny, niece of J M C Ranch, died at Philadelphia Hospital after illness. Left husband and three children. Farrell in Beranton November 7 Rose Farrell, 19? years, daughter of Mr and Mrs Farrell. Funeral set for 2:00 PM at Hyde Park Catholic Church Memorial seating in local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. C. Ranch
King’s Daughters
Elm Park
Armory
Central City
West Side
Excelsior Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Lawrence Orchestra
Lizzie Nash
Gilbert Nash
Alderman Millar
W. G. Blanchard
Rose Farrel
Anthony Farrel
Mineral Street
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Grant
Imata Rubkowski
Sophia Graninski
Jessup
Michael Schaffeld
Kridget Halloren
North End
William HH. Singer
Gouldaboro
Amnanda Amith
Sterling
Wayne County
George I. Sheehan
Catherine McDonough
Minooka
George Mc Keelry
Annie M. Martin
Peckville
George PF. Owens
Elisabeth Low
Doyle
Murret M. Maxwell
Scranton
William J. Hilams
Mary J. Williams
Ofcranton
Een Scranton
Hattle
M. M. Baird
Adama Avenue
Forest Hill Cemetery
Barnett
Palencien
Shickshinny
Hiladelphia Hospital
Farrell
Beranton
Misa Rose Farrell
Mra
Aay Farrell
Ae Ly
Seigtment
Hyde Park
Largest and most elaborate millinery under one roof
Unquestionably the largest and most elaborate head wear display in the state offers up to date hats for ladies, misses, and children. Prices are set below what similar high class millinery costs elsewhere. Place orders and have styles made to fit.
Fabric Lengths for Sale 30 Inches and 3 Yard Sweep
Listing notes fabric pieces 30 inches long and a 3 yard sweep offered for sale. Price shown as $8.98. Item described as available through FOE econ channel.
Fine Kersey Jacket Seeks Modern Style At Low Price
A catalog note advertises a fashionable Kersey jacket priced at $4.98, claiming the very newest styles are available. The offer targets shoppers seeking stylish outerwear at an affordable cost.
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Cleveland’s
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth
Washington Avenue
Lackawanna
N. B
City Notes
Clerk Lavelle
Menta
St Permans's
Boruco Street
Edwin B. Cavell
AVANT
John
Maniy
Farber Court
McCarthy
H. A. Risenberg
John Gehrens
Torrey
Vine Street
Irving Avenue
Rifenberg
Gehrens
Judiciary Committee
B. G. Koona
Fourteenth Ward
Birest
Kilcur
Frothingham Theater
Chrysanthemums
Giory
E. B. Jermyn
F, L. Hitchcock
H. M. Belen
A. H. Storrs
F. R. White
George M. Hallstead
H. F. Atherton
A. H. Christy
Miss Belin
Della Fox
the Tribune
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Dr. O'Brien
Berry
Lackawanna Ave
Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Malcolm Love
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
Louis
Rupprecht, O
Eugene Kleberg
Pann Ave
Opp
Baptist Church
Lieh Ipeten
Sheridan Fair
Music Mall
Atyles
Hallacher’s Millinery
Lackaweona Ave
C. Snyder
Powell’s
Music Store
Chickering
Ivers & Pond
Christian Outeitrer
Spracs
Sarasenn
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