Forgers Speak on Prison Life After Life Sentence in England
Austin Bidwell George McDonald and Edwin Noyes reflect on twenty two years in British prisons after a $5 million bank raid. They describe a machine like prison system brutalizing inmates, recounting harsh conditions and the social dynamics inside. They now share lessons in a new book aimed at guiding young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Bidwell
George McDonald
Edwin Noyes
Bank of England
John S
Threadneedle Street
Scranton
Tribune
Wyoming House
Mr. Bidwell
New York
York
Chicago
Death From Skull Fracture After Fall At Hotel
Patrick Corcoran aged 50, unmarried, a brother in law of John Merrigan, died at Lackawanna hospital from a base of skull fracture after slipping on stairs at Davis Golden Eagle hotel on Center street. He was in delirium tremens from heavy drinking and had been brought to the hospital by carriage. No foul play suspected. coroner notified. Corcoran worked in a North End brickyard and boarded with his sister Mrs Morrigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Corcoran
John Merrigan
Dutch Gap
North End
Lackawanna Hospital
Corcoran
Davis’ Golden Eagle Hotel
Center Street
Tribune
M. Davis
Mr. Davia
Mr. Davis
J. A. Kelley
Parton and Neumeyer Wed in South Washington
George P. Parton of this city married May V. Neumeyer of Washington D C at her home in South Washington Tuesday morning at 9 30. Rev Bishop Keane officiated. The couple will tour at the Atlanta exposition and reside at 250 Mifflin Avenue after November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May V. Neumeyer
Washington
D. C
George P. Parton
May V., Newmeyer
Washington, D. C
South
Bishop Keane
Catholic University
Miss Neumeyer
Tribune relocates offices to new Washington avenue plant
Notice covers relocation of all Tribune departments to the new building on Washington avenue with prompt service for printing binding lithography advertising and subscriptions. It mentions telephone contact and highlights the modern plant in the state region. It references other items from The New York Graphic about Scranton and local notices including tax payment and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Washington Avenue
Scranton
New York Graphic
Thin City
St Luke’s Parish Plans Four Story Parish Building
St Luke’s Episcopal church in Scranton considers erecting a four story Gothic parish building on Wyoming avenue to house an industrial school kindergarten gymnasium auditorium and club apartments. The project aims to raise about 25000 via 1000 shares at 25 each with women of the church leading the fundraising while the vestry weighs final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Wyoming Avenue
St. Luke's
Hogera Israel
Adams Avenue
Linden Street
Scranton
St. Luke's Church
Slaves of Gold presented at the Academy of Music
A good sized audience at the Academy of Music last night enjoyed Slaves of Gold a scenic production praised for elaborate stage effects. Elmer Grandin in the leading role and Eva Muntford Grandin as the heroine received especially warm applause amid generally solid performances by the rest of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Slaves of Gold
Elmer Grandin
Eva Muntford Grandin
Concert program and local sales blur town notices
A mixed page lists a program for a Y M C A chamber concert with Bach and Corelli works and performers including Misa Van Dervoort, plus advertisements for Turnquest’s watches at 76 cents, and a sale at the Coal Exchange offering men’s coats and dresses at reduced prices. Also notes Comfort in Travel on the Niagara Falls Route and a winter garment push at Francia Fitzgibbon’s with emphasized value and service.
Easy Way of Dyeing by Diamond Dyes
A Western woman, Annie Davis Tuller, touts Diamond Dyes for transforming a worn suit at low cost. She praises fast, unfading colors from Navy Blue dyes, available in special cotton colors, with full usage directions and cloth samples mailed free by Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington, Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Davis Tuller
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington
Vermont
First chamber concert at Yo Men’s Christian Association hall tonight
Turnquest's announcements list a first chamber concert at the Yo Men’s Christian Association hall tonight featuring Miss Florence Beese soprano from New York and a related charity sale at Mrs. W. F. Hallstead's residence on Wyoming Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yo Men's Christian Association Hall
Carpentera
Ada
P. J. McGuire
Armory
W. F. Hallstead
Wyoming Avenue
Florence Beese
New York
Parkhurst
Frothingham
Park Place
Methodial Episcopal Church
Woh P
College
John Boyle O'Reilly
Young Men's Institute
Blegel's
Aceceny
Typographical Union
Turner Hall
D. J. MacGoldrick
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
College Hall
Ancient Order of Hiberniang
John Lewis Extends Winning Streak at Keogh’s Pool Tourney
John Lewis captured his fourth consecutive win by defeating Joe Thorpe in the opening match of Keogh’s Pool Tournament. Marsh then beat Harris as the night’s second game finished, with upcoming matches Rivier versus Davis and Jones against Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lewis
Joe Thorpe
Marsh
Harris
Rivier
Davis
Jones
Thorp—Ii
Lewis
Eratchen
Marah
Geratches
Harriv
Beratches
Death of Dunmore Youth from Typhoid at Moses Taylor Hospital
William Malla, 20, of Dunmore, died at Moses Taylor Hospital at 12 40 this morning after a week with typhoid fever. He was unmarried. The body will be removed to his late home. An American watch, guaranteed time keeper, is listed at 4 57 Turnquest, 205 Wash. Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Francia Fitzgibbon
Washington Ave
William Malla
Dunmore
Moses Taylor Hospital
Turnquest
Wash. Ave
Death of William J Williams Headquarters Lieut
Death announced for William J Williams a comrade of Griffin Post of the Grand Army of the Republic in Scranton Pennsylvania He died at his home corner Hollister Avenue and Parker Street while doing work Funeral planned for Friday at 2 PM with post assembly at 1 PM at headquarters A large turnout of comrades expected Drum corps to conduct themselves accordingly The obituary cites birth in Pottsville PA and earlier Civil War service with the Eleventh Pennsylvania Cavalry in 1861 1865 era with post duties and funeral details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin Post
Department of Pa
G. A. R. Scranton
Wiliam J. Williams
Griffin
Pennsylvania
Washburn Street
Very Fine Kersey Jacket At Four Ninety Eight
A bold ad proclaims a new Kersey jacket available for 4.98, highlighting the latest styles for men seeking upscale outerwear at a bargain price.
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Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Wilms & A AN
N. B
City Notes
William Hall
Eva Hall
Edward Hall
Carbondale
Pidcopal
New York Philharmonic Club
Young Men's Christian Association
J. D. Ferber
Bezaleel Davis
Harry L. Shiffer
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Knights of Honor
Scranton Knights
Judge Edwards
Lackawanna Waiter Company
St. Aloysius Society
Coal Department
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Trick Conroy
Fifth Avenue
Second Street
Pentrasior M. BE. Worden
Selden T. Deyo
Stephen Jones
C. M. Florey
W. PF. Hallstead
X ‘Oming Avenue
Florence Boose
New Xo Oly
Youngery 8 Christian Association
Fire Department Committee of Common Council
Neers
Factoryville
Nicholson
Dalton
Waverly
Clark's Summit
Ware
Lackawanna
Weatgin
Marrs
Reformatory
J. J
August Beals
Jasob Brith Reformatory
Yesteran
Peter Restrat
Bidwell
McDonald
England
Ruffan
Munckmeker
Turnquest's
Fourteenth Ward
Ninth Street
John Shield
Dtor
Turnqueat’s
Willay Richmondale
Thomas Mead
Forest City
Richmondale
Horsford
E. Cornell Fasten
Philadelphia
Mins Jardenbergh
Planoforte
Madson Avenue
Wood's College
Geo. Howell
Lack'a
Bilo
LS Paleabl
Wera
Comabias Sve
Zaraquest
Tolt
Charch Guiley and Societies
Turnqueat's
Young Men's Christian Association Hall
Bach Mensta
Hemberger
Rippard
Conant
Laurey Misa van Dervoort
Seeeseenes
Correlli
T. H. Rippard
Misa van Dervoort Cherubing
En Hemberger
Bauer
Watcher
Coal Exchange
Martin & Delany
Beranton
Coal Exchange Building
Gaming Avenue
Turnquent's
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Falls View
W. H. Underwood Hantern
N. Y
Masansoent Rover
Keogh
Berry
Jeweler
Lackawanna Ave
Shaw, Emerson
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Malcolm Love
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
William J. Williams
Lohmann's
Bpruce Street
Stegular
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Granteed
Ghind
GlUssne
Louis Rupprecht
Eugene Kleberg
Penn Ave
Opp
Baptist Church
H. Larbfels
Successon
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Wyoming
Powell’s
Music Store
Chickering
Ivers & Pond
Sterling
Christian Steirrer
Wasehington
Dunn
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