City Notes and Local Court Actions
Public school teachers will be paid today. A Mary McDonnell will probate the will of Mary McDonnell. Patrick Garvey of the North End was committed for theft. A coroner’s inquest found accidental death for Patrick Corcoran at the Golden Eagle hotel. A number of local social and church events are noted including meetings at St Cecilia Academy and St Luke's church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Elm Park
St. Cecilia
Bt. Cecilia's Academy
Patrick Cummings
Taylor
Burgess Grifithe
Register of Wills
W. &. Hopkins
Harry Hockaday
Mary Jenkins
Jermyn
Alderman Fuller
Mary McDonnell
Carbondale
P. J. McDonnell
Patrick Garvey
North End
Geft
Roberts
Sarah Hughes
Rebekah
J. M.koehler
Central Pennsylvania
St. Luke's Church
Wilkes-Barre
Common Council
Manaha Lg
Nay Augs New Home Discussed at City Meeting
Select Councilman Durr instructs City Clerk Lavelle to call a joint meeting of se department committees next Monday to discuss the Nay Augs new home at the corner of Franklin and Bday the Page Court. Chief Engineer Ferber and Building Inspector Nelson will be invited to hear views on building type and advertising for competitive plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durr
Eighth Ward
Lavelle
Nay Augs
Franklin and
Page Court
Ferber
Nelson
Charge of Judge McPherson in Jessup case Opens Morning
In Scranton the trial against Cashier Jessup moves to jury charging stage. Major Warren argues the defense showing collateral arrangements and bank liability while Attorney Price for the plaintiff contends the debt remains and Dr Throop’s $25,000 deposit aid does not erase contractor bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Warren
B. Price
Judge Speaks
Jessup
8 B. Price
McPherson
W. J. Tracey
Hamlin & Tracey
Wayne County
Scranton City Bank
KE. M. Lancaster
W. J. Kessel
Kessel
Lancaster
Gunster
Beardslee
Dolph
John H. Fellows
Third National Bank
Hand
Merrifield
Major Warren
Charles Tropp
Jeasup
Nolle
B. H. Throop
Throop
Warren
Jesson
Jessun
Price
Two Court Cases With Hung Juries Reported In Newton Court
A jury in the Mrs. Fenner vs Squire J B Lesh case did not reach a verdict by supper time after prolonged deliberations since Wednesday. The ejectment suit of John Flack Sennne Bridget Kinney and others also stayed undecided after a late sitting. Judge Gunster expressed a wish to finish the Harber case yesterday and conducted an evening session before leaving town Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Zimmerman
Purden T. Harber
Secret elopement unites Miss Susie Goodwin and Albert Houser
The couple, long lovers, secretly wed in Allentown on May 16 with parental objections, return to 205 Wash. Ave West Side where they will begin housekeeping as Mr. and Mrs. Houser. The marriage, kept from relatives, is now announced. Albert Houser is brother of Dr. Houser of Taylor. Miss Susie Goodwin resides at 222 North Malin Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Goodwin
West Side
Albert Houser
Dr. Houser
Taylor
Aliss Susie Goodwin
Malin Avenue
Ple
Allentown
Houser
Bonta Glass Directors Set New Management Plan
Stockholders met at the company office corner Franklin and Lackawanna avenues and approved a policy placing Bonta Glass business and Moosic plant under direct director supervision. Officers named: Charles H. Cool president C D Wegeman vice president Victor Koch treasurer W E Buchanan secretary. Directors include W I Hibbs John H Lennig Dr E O Shakespeare Dr D B Hand Israel Bittenbender and J W Bonta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonta Glass Company
Moosle
Franklin and Lackawanna Avenues
Bonta
Bonta Company
Charles H. Cool
Pittston
C. D. Wegeman
Victor Koch
W. BE. Buchannan
Mr. Buchannan
W. I. Hibbs
John H. Lennig
Runaway Fatalities Reported in Mauch Chunk
Harry Clarkson of Philadelphia and Harry Bugs of Laneford were in a runaway accident in Mauch Chunk on Wednesday. Clarkson died soon after. Bugs died last night as the other victim lay fatally hurt. The incident involved local business connections with Fred Clarkson and Martin & Jang clothiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Clarkson
Mauch Chunk
Scranton
Mauc Chunk
Philadelphia
Fred Clarkson
Martin & Jang
the Tribune
Clarkson
Harry Bugs
Laneford
Rally of Clerks Association to Be Addressed by Notables
The Clerks' Association plans a rally next Wednesday night at which A. J. Atkinson T. V. Powderly and Captain James Moir will speak. Musical numbers will be performed by the Columbian and Imperial quartette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerks’ Association
A. J. Atkinson
T. V. Powderly
James Moir
Columbian
Imperial Quartette
Mystery Solved in Chester Death Case
The death of Mrs. Edward Boyle in Chester was caused by Valvular heart disease, per the coroner's inquest findings. She was found on the floor of her home yesterday morning and the investigation concluded with the official ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Edward Boyle
Scranton notices mix church meeting and local merchants
A Bethlehem Lutheran church hosts a state Christian Alliance convention with about fifty delegates, plus local ads for Turnquest watches piano lessons and Wood's College lectures. Promotions push clothing sales at Coal Exchange, Niagara Falls travel notes, and a Carnival of Nations at Green Ridge church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Alliance
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Green Ridge Pyeabyee
Te Maree
Great Labor Address Opens Scranton Meeting
P J McGuire of Philadelphia spoke to Scranton trades unions at the Thirteenth Regiment armory in a lengthy labor address. He urged unity, condemned wage declines, and criticized corporate power while praising Frances Willard and union gains like the eight hour day. A parade preceded the lecture under carpenters auspices but weather shortened events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Thirteenth Regiment Armory
P. J. McGuire
Philadelphia
American Federation of Labor
Central Labor Union
Mr. McGuire
Lawrence
W. L. Connell
McGuire
America
Grosseup
Grosscup
Chicago
Debs
United States
Frances Willard
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Jay Goulds
Vanderbilts
Stanfords
Crockera
Huntingdons
Israel
Great Britain
Federal of Labor
New York
Ofann Industries
Wisconsin
Minnesota
England
Carpenters’ Hall
Connell
Columbia Quartette
West Side
Texas battle ship injury report confirms minor damage and safe keel
The official Bowles report on the Texas in Brooklyn dry dock finds damage as alleged by press accounts. The ship shows no water ingress, remains in six feet of water, and is considered safe to remain docked. Cement cracks would be repaired in twelve days at a cost of 300 dollars, with approval already granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Navy Department
Naval
F. F. Bowles
Norfolk Navy Yard
Constructor Bowles
State Board of Health Holds Harrisburg Meeting
Regul ar session in Harrisburg reviews a year of board work at the capitol. Dr Lee reports on smallpox eradication in Philadelphia and typhoid, diphtheria and other diseases suppressed across the state. Committee reports outline steps to enforce health laws as the board reviews operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Board of Health
Capitol
Lee
Philadelphia
Chicago A P Plicant Seeks Next National Republican Convention
In Chicago on November 14, two meetings were held to prepare for securing the next national Republican convention. At the Sherman House a nine-hotel proprietors committee was formed to work with other committees later. At the Great Northern Hotel, local Republican club reps named a committee to coordinate with all others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sherman House
Great Northern
Paris Wine Merchant Goes Mad and Kills in Street
In Paris on November 14 M. Domergue a wine merchant suddenly turned violent killing his wife and mother then shot bystanders. He barricaded in his home exchanging fire with gendarmes who surrounded the building and by last report had not been captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Domergue
London City Corporation Refuses Vote of Thanks to Lord Mayor
London officials split at the city corporation meeting as they withhold the customary vote of thanks from outgoing Lord Mayor Sir Joseph Renals. Speakers denounced his tenure with heated debate marking a historic rebuke to the incumbent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Renals
London
London City Corporation
Two Men Killed In Clinton Street Sewer Trench Cave
Two workers Alexander Aubin and Joseph Lavallee were killed when a trench on Clinton street collapsed at about 9 am. The 6.5 foot deep trench failed after an unshored bank section gave way. Aubin died at once. Lavallee died minutes later. Supervising city engineer is Sweet.
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Ci R.L
Clinton Street
Alexander Aubin
Joseph Lavallee
Sweet
Aubin
Lavallece
Storm at Cape May Destroys Beach Trolley Road
A northwest wind brings the year's highest tide to Cape May area. About six hundred feet of beach trolley road is swept away near East Cape May and the Mineral Springs Hotel. Heavy tides also damage the beach in front of ex-President Harrison's cottage and Wanamaker's summer residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape May
N. J
East Cape May
Mineral Springs
Harrison
Wanamaker
Do Not Fail to Get 30 Inches Long and 3 Yard Sweep
This sales notice promotes a long item described as 30 inches in length and a 3 yard sweep. It lists a price of £8.98 with a currency display and garbled wording around sale terms.
Very Fine Kersey Jacket Priced at 4.98
A leading retailer advertises a new Kersey jacket offered at 4.98 with the latest styles. The notice emphasizes quality material and fashion for the season.
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Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Busset Shoes
Commonwealth
Ashington Avenue
Ghrpets
LANGE
Wyoming Avenue
N. B
City Notes
Turnquest
Wash
Turtiquest
W. L. Botts
Scrane Ball Association
Court of Common Pleas
Henan
Robert J. Murray
Rally of Clerk's Association
West Watch Chains
Ave
Wood's College
Geo. Howell
Lack'a
Arvana
C. F. Williams Ay
Percen
N ° Moon's College
Kindre
College Journal
Willams
Coal Exchange Clothiers
Martin & Delany
Kneo Nts
Coal Exchange
Gaming Avenue
Renee
Michigan Central
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Niagara Lin
Falls View
W. H. Sates Wengstern
N. Y
American Federation
Armory
Mayor Connell
Carpenters
William Gladstone
Copentry
Solid Gold
Turnquest’s
Wash. Ave
Condition OF
Hallacher’s
H. Lanefeld
Lackawanee Ave
Frank Slavin
Peter Maher
Gold Réserve
Treasury
Aranda
Turnaquest
New York Philharmonic
Young Men's Christan Association
Powell
Sanderson
Diagram
Young Men's Christian Association
Guernsey Bros
Her
Berry
Jeweler
Lackawanna Ave
Shaw, Emerson
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Carpenter
Waterloo
Spruce Street
Louis Rupprecht
Eugene Kieberg
Penn Ave
Opp
Baptist
C. Snyder
D. D
Powell’s
Music Store
Chickering
Ivers & Pond
Sterling
Christian
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