Firemen Pension Bill Faces Legislative Revisions
City Solicitor James H. Torrey concludes current law cannot fund pensions for disabled firemen without explicit authority. He notes 1899 acts set pension funds for injured firemen and urges a new measure in the next legislature to authorize pension fund revenues from foreign insurance tax proceeds. Senator Vaughan will introduce corrective legislation next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Durr
Fire Department Committee of Select Council
Volunteer Firemen‘s Association
Tovey
James H. Torrey
House
Senate
Sion
J. C. Vaughan
Modern Experiments Highlight News Delivery and Biology Advances
A French pigeon carrier experiment shows success in maritime news delivery. Ohio reports show pardons often tied to abstinence from intoxicants. Victoria regia blooms in open basins and lotuses endure northern winters. R L Garner pursues a forgone language teaching with apes. Kangaroo joeys grow after birth. A London bacteriologist notes city dwellers inhale thousands of microbes hourly. Camels transport across Australia expand with June shipment of 165 animals. Climate reportedly suits camels, with ample bush food observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
India
New York Philharmonic Consort Programme This Evening
The New York Philharmonic presents a concert programme including works by Gluck Cowen Schumann and Brahms. Performances feature solo violin and cello pieces plus a double bass variation and dances. Tickets available at Powell’s and Bander son’s with many seats still unused at the church office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dor Hidel
Seeese
Schumann
Miss Grenelli
Ante
Powell
Banderson
Divasa
Tee Men's Christianation
Do Not Fail to Get Lynx Fur Capes 36 Inches Long
Advertisement details a sale of lynx fur capes described as 36 inches long and 3 yards sweep, offered for 8.98 dollars on a GOP reason basis. The note emphasizes availability and pricing in a concise sales pitch.
City Notes From Scranton Chronicle Sparks Local Happenings
The note sheet lists events around Thanksgiving including a Price Library association meeting at Weber's, a social at Excelior Hall on Wyoming avenue, and a new park superintendent building at Nay Aug. Also minor items: Jersey Central flyer adjusted schedule, Mrs. John Quinn's funeral, James Kelly injured by coal fall, a crossing project at Lackawanna avenue, and board of trade plans. John Hoffman held on peace charges, Dr. E W Grewer bondsman. NY Philharmonic concert at YMCA hall announced. Thomas Sommers jailed for multiple offenses. Sunday News expands pages and adds a second column, plus free press machinery upgrade.
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Price Library Association
Weber's
Enterprise Dancing O
Excelsior Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Jersey Central Flyer
John Quinn
Capouse Avenue
Board of Trade
John Hoffman
Larch Street
Poet
Ae Hoffman
E. W. Grewer
Hoffman
New York Philharmonics
Young Men's Christian Association
Thomas Sommers
Providence
Fidler
Burglar Shoots Man During Hoboken Home Invasion
John Smith of West Hoboken was shot in the right lung by a burglar who entered his basement and fired as the pair returned from a late oyster supper. Smith is hospitalized in Jersey City in precarious condition. the thief fled leaving behind jewelry.
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Hoboken
N. J
John Smith
West Hoboken
Christ Hospital
Jersey City
Mr. Smith
Very Old Church Celebrates Three Centuries in Philadelphia
The Christ Church in Philadelphia marked its 300th anniversary during morning services as the church enters the third century. The interior restoration includes a colonial pulpit and pews while flags and the American emblem adorn the space. Notable attendees included the Penn family members noted in the historic rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Old Christ Church
Westington
Washington
William Penn
The Popular Punch Delves Into Bey’s Batter Debut
A terse note reports Bey delivering a striking batting show in a recent batter performance. The piece highlights the crowd’s reaction and notes the production's quirky title The Popular Punch as part of the event.
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Bey
Roasted to death in house fire
Mrs. Isaac Green of 1429 Monsey avenue died after a Saturday fire that trapped her in a locked parlor. Firemen arrived to find her unconscious, and she died at Lackawanna hospital. Origin unknown, clothing may have caught fire from stove or a match. The Finn brothers own the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Green
Monsey Avenue
Green
Lackawanna Hospital
Woman Beater Likely To Escape Punishment
A drunk and abusive husband, James Cannon, was jailed for drunkenness and wife beating. His wife, Mrs Cannon, failed to appear to prosecute, later sending word she is injured with a broken jaw and sprained ankle, asking for release of her husband. He may escape a harsher penalty due to lack of testimony.
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Peters
James Cannon
Ninth Street
Fire causes alarm at Connolly & Wallace store
At about 2 pm Barney Connolly of Connolly and Wallace reported smoke filling their Washington avenue store. Firemen found the blaze to be in a stove in the Young Women's Christian Association apartments upstairs. smoke drifted from a chimney opening due to a dropped stove pipe plug. Firemen cleared the stove and withdrew without spraying water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Connolly
Connolly & Wallace
Barney Connolly
Washington Avenue
Parry
Connolly
Young Women's Christian Association
Poisoned Dugan Case Shocks Wilmore Community
Lizzie Dugan, 28, who died at Wilmore in suspicious circumstances, is believed poisoned by a young man in intimate relations with her who has vanished. A coroner jury heard sensational testimony implicating him. more witnesses and incriminating evidence are expected Monday as officers search for the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Lizzie Dugan
Wilmore
Roche figures show Turnpike cost exceeds one hundred thousand
Councilmen Roche and Chittenden published their investigation of West Market street. Roche offers conservative estimates detailing one mile and a quarter of work including curbing, paving, damages, culverts, grading, sewers and retaining walls. Total estimated cost reaches $104,054.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roche
Chittenden
West Market Street
Pavement Caves In On Wyoming Avenue Section
A large cave-in appeared between Pine and Olive Streets on Wyoming Avenue Saturday morning. The asphalted block shows a sunken area about ten feet wide and roughly 100 feet long with two curbstones displaced. Traffic is halted pending removal and repairs, and no nearby buildings are affected.
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Pine
Olive
Wyoming Avenue
Laborers scarce as traction repairs lag in winter
Laborers are in short supply hindering the traction company's repairs and extensions on Lackawanna avenue. A "Laborers Wanted" sign hangs at the office window hoping to attract workers as severe winter weather slows progress and local employment remains sparse.
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Traction Company
Man
Lackawanns Avenue
Eo A
Renee Ane
Joint and Sever al Bond Verdict Against Jessup and Sureties
A jury found for Joseph H. Gunster assignee of Scranton City Bank in the amount of 12 607 41 against cashier George A. Jessup and his sureties ex Judge W H Jessup Dr B H Throop and Mrs Jessup for a joint and several bond The verdict also covered other cases including Sisco vs Maller for 100 damages and a claim involving Dr Vaughan and L P Williams with further actions pending in court The jury determined the bond was joint and several ensuring individual and collective responsibility for the judgment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Gunster
Scranton City Bank
George A. Jessup
W. H. Jesssup
B. H. Throop
Jessup
McPherson
Harrisburg
Everett Warren
Alfred Hand
Horace E. Hand
B. Price
C. H. Welles
Edward Merrifield
J. W. Sisco
Elmhurat
Joshua 8. Maller
Dr. Vaughan
L. P. Williams
Richard A.bourke
P. J. McDonald
Edward Hodgins
C. Y. Jones
Delaware and Hudson Canal and Railroad Company
Farrell
Ward &Horn
Margaret Connolly
Thomas
Bridget Connolly
John Thomas
Lemuel Amerman
Palmer
John T Richards
John Handley
Miss Connolly
Handley
Wood's Business College
St. Cecilia's Academy
William G. Miller
George W. Cramer
John W. Cure
Atttorneys Watson
Diehl
Miller
Blakely
Cramer
Cure
John
Mary Walsh
Minooka
Atttorneys
O'Brien
Pryor
Scranton Traction Company
Walsh
Central City
Cedar Avenue
Twentieth Ward
Meadow Brook
Peccesenre
Surprise Birthday for Grace Durie at Home
A birthday surprise on Wednesday honored Grace Durie on her nineteenth birthday with music and games lasting late. Her parents presented her a gold ring as friends gathered including Emma Bennett Agnew Wright Daisy Miller Mattie Sickler and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Durie
Miss Durie
Emma Bennett
Agnew Wright
Daisy Miller
Mattie Sickler
Ee Ens Hatte van Eae Aufman
E Tice
An Valen
Ella Grifiths
Gertrude Peetter
Duncan Hail
Hall
Cleveland as Phoenix Leader for a New Democracy
The piece mocks Grover Cleveland’s presidency as a failed era and predicts a rebirth of Democratic leadership. It argues his tariff policy and post office actions harmed the nation, likening him to Charlemagne and a phoenix that must rise again to revive the party. Names of political figures are called to mind as part of its lament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Grover Cleveland
Erie County
New York
United States
Congress
Irmans
Burchard
Weighed & Ton
Charlemagne
Cleveland
Henry Clay
Wilson
Gorman
Hill
Whitney
Russell
Campbell
Carlisle
Brice
Phoenix
Globe trotting writers mark cosmopolitan literary scene
The article notes modern writers as wanderers and denationalized figures, listing Robert Louis Stevenson and Kipling among globe trotting authors. It also touches on a political jab about the new woman and cites Scranton Clearing House exchange totals for November weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Loula Stevenson
Samoa
Kipling
Bret Harte
Marlon Crawford
Henry James
Julian Hawthorne
Jamaica
Stanley J. Weyman
Europe
Conan Doyle
Witnesses in Boschino Case Paid and Other Notices
Witnesses summoned by the commonwealth in the case of Joseph Boschino, convicted of the murder of Frank Conforti, received their fees Saturday. There were thirty three witnesses, and the total amount of the fees was $254032. Scranton Lodge will meet to attend the Sheridan Monument fair. Also mentions a concert by the New York Harmonic Club at the Y M C A Hall and travel comfort on the through trains between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. News items include local ads and promotions for a 10c cigar and purchases at Guernsey Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Joseph Boschino
Frank Conforti
Scranton Lodge
Gould
M. J. Kelly
Cynover
Buffalo
Niagare
Falls View
Degenerate Legacy of Decorations Across Nations
The piece traces European and American honors from the Order of the Garter to the Legion of Honor and Denmark’s Elephen, noting how nations use medals for diplomacy, service, and hereditary prestige. It contrasts US constitutional limits with France, Switzerland, Belgium, and others, and cites pensions and education tied to orders.
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Order of the Garter
England
Edward II
Legion of Honor
Napoleon
Europe
Russia
Knights of St. George
Denmark
France
United States
Congress
Switzerland
Belgium
Timely Rhymes and Fractured Headlines
A jumble of quips from multiple papers. The verses lampoon society, politics, and daily life with satirical asterisms. Notable lines reference London heiresses and a vanity hunt, a race for office, failed romantic bets, and budget deficits in a playful, clipped tone.
Uncertain fragment prompts a puzzled exchange
A fragmented dialogue shows one speaker asking why another is hastily removing a suit while a second expects to send it with Maw. A parent mentions dressing the baby in short clothes in a terse line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jagaley
Jey
Commonwealth Shoe Store Ad Highlights Styles and Prices
An advertisement for Commonwealth Shoe Store on Washington Avenue promotes latest styles and low prices in fine shoes and mentions Popular Punch tobacco as a used brand in making it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Washington Avenue
Commonwealth Shoe Store
Fine Kersey Jacket Promises Newest Styles For $4.96
The advertisement touts a high quality Kersey jacket priced at 4 dollars 96 cents, claiming it offers the latest fashion. It positions the garment as a stylish choice for shoppers seeking modern outerwear within a modest budget.
High Class Garments Offered For Inspection
We invite inspection of our line of high class garments including collarettes capes and jackets. Superior productions of novelty items, with quality and workmanship under our personal supervision.
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la Gascogne
Ser
State Board of Pardons of
Ohio
Victoria Regia
Calcutta
Mooasachucketts
R. L. Garner
Garner
London
NEW York Philharmonic
Iesess
Incello Bolo
Seag D.irsenesrrsenacee
Bolo
Happy Caylee
Elysium
Stermback
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Lackawanna
Anasty
N. B
City Notes
George Washington
MR. Roche
Gunster
Sisco
J. 5
Eit Society
Chicago' St
The
Clearing House
Scranton Clearing House
Coschino
Foranet
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Paria
Dudelet
New York Recorder
Atlanta Constitution
Boston Courier
Washington Star
Jess
John G
Grover
Johnny Carlisle
San Francisco
Adam
Eve
Indianapolis Journal
Usacans Milliner
Knights of Honor
Odd Fellows
J. W. Goheen
Sahaceema
H. W. Allison
Ree
Bert
Geer
Ubree
Eons College
Scranton
Left College Journal
C. F. Wilams
Berry
Jeweler
Lackawanna Ave
Powell’s
Music Store
Chickering
Ivers & Pond
Sterling
Shaw
Malcolm Love
Clough & Warren
Carpenter, Waterloo
J. Lawrence Stelle
Spruce Street
White
China
Louis
Rupprecht
Eugene Kilsberg
Penn Ave
Opp
Baptist Church
Tess, Ree
C. Snyder
D. Bolz
Christian Octerres
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