General Davis reviews Parke court verdict in camp report
Camp Meade reports General Davis has reviewed Major Charles R. Parke’s court martial findings and will likely acquit him. Parke is on thirty day leave. General Girard prepares for a troop movement south vaccinating for smallpox and coordinating hospital care with Philadelphian facilities. General Graham seeks to deploy the corps as a unit to Cuba, resisting southward shipment and prioritizing health and rapid transport plans.
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Davie
Girard
Graham
Cubs
Cuba
Camp Meade
Middletown
Davis
Charles R. Parke
Scranton
Second Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ludington
Howard
War Department
Philadelphia
West Indies
New York Regiment
Conewagee
Camp Menile
Virginia
Crettyshbure
Casteohous
West Virginia
Resignation at Topeka Insane Asylum Over Cruelty Claims
Dr. C H Wetmore resigns as superintendent of the Topeka state insane asylum blaming neglect and alleged abuses. He forwards a letter to Governor Leedy detailing cruelty indecency and mismanagement by current board officials and staff, asserting he can prove further charges. The appointee of the Populist administration, Wetmore claims a wider conspiracy.
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Kansas City, Mo
Topeka
C. Hi. Wetmore
Ftute
Leedy
State Board of Charities
H. G. Jumper
Pure Warned
Dr. Wetmore
Haldeman Case Prompts Grand Jury Indictment Expectation
Cincinnati reports that W J Haldeman, charged with killing his brother in law and business partner ex Senator J G Richardson, may face murder indictments as the grand jury convenes amid prior concealment and a murder warrant. Haldeman had fled to Chicago after the shooting September 22 and returned last week, posting bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
W. J. Haldeman
J. G. Richardson
Glendale
Lockland
Haldeman
Krich Aardeon
Chicago
Haer
Heldeman
Hakleman
Japanese Cruiser Kasagi Returns to Cramp Shipyard
The Japanese cruiser Kasagi arrives back at Cramp's shipyard Philadelphia after a Delaware River and bay voyage under the Japanese crew. The trip gave engineers and sailors a steam handling opportunity at modest cruising speed. The Krengl is expected to sail for England in a few days.
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Philadelphia
Oct
Kasagi
Cramp
Delaware River
England
Cramps
Esailors
Krengl
Armed Citizens Guard A Minnesota Town
Report from Fer tlam Minnesota describes a white man killed near Bear Inland and settlers seeking safety as about 150 Indians camp near the town. Citizens guard the settlement while friendly traders seek ammunition. A peace pledge is signed by Chippewa Pillager Indians at Leech Lake promising loyalty and urging Bear Island hosts to lay down arms.
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St. Paul
Fertlam
Minn
Leech Lake
Saye
Bear
Graeland
Here
Walker, Minn
Agency
Mah- Ge-Gah-Bow
Bacon
Muh-Ge-Gah-Bow
Hart
Washington
Minnesota
United States
Bear Island
Negro Odd Fellows拒 convention rejects HQ move
St Louis October reports the national convention of the Negro Odd Fellows defeating the plan to relocate the national headquarters from Philadelphia to Washington DC or New York City. National officers elected include Grand Master Edward H. Morris of Chicago, Deputy Grand Master Andrew W. Lattimer of Boston, Grand Treasurer J. J. Reed of Cleveland, Grand Secretary Charles H. Brooks of Paducah KY, with directors L. L. Lee of Atlanta, George E. Temyle of St. Louis, P. T. Thornton of Indianapolis, and Thomas Jackson of Mobile.
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St. Louis
Negro Odd Fellows
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
New York City
Edward H. Morries
Chicago
Andrew W. Lattimer
Boston
J. J. Reed
Cleveland
Charles H. Brooks
Paducay
L. L
Fire destroys Lembeck and Retz brewery in New Ark
A morning blaze at the Lembeck and Retz brewery in New Ark gutted the interior of the six story main building and its stock. The cause was reported as spontaneous combustion in the ammetia room.
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New York
Lembeck & Retz
Newark
Translated report on Khalifa treasure unfounded says Cairne
The Oct 9 Cuire item notes rumors of a treasure found and sent to Cairne are unfounded. It also dismisses claims that General Kitchener will resign his command as baseless.
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Cuire
Ciei Inn
Cairne
Kitchener
Bel Henland Steamship Suffers Propeller Loss
The steamer Bel Henland, which sailed to New York yesterday, was reported at anchor in Tothund bay with three blades of her propeller missing and two blades damaged on her return to port today.
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Southampton
Det
Bel- Henland
New York
Inter
Tothund Bay
Life Advice Through Cards and Marriage banter
A playful exchange features Jack and Mari discussing learning card games as a metaphor for marriage. The dialogue hints at teaching plus cards and a future together while keeping a light, affectionate tone. The fragment reflects social humor and domestic wit.
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Jack
Mari
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claim Promises Wide Cure All
Advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy claiming to cure scrofula salt rheum dyspepsia malaria catarrh rheumatism and fatigue based on thousands of testimonies and urging readers to choose Hood's.
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Hood
Two Burglaries Reported In Saturday Night Intrusions
Two burglaries occurred Saturday night at W. J. Davie’s Tailoring on Wyoming Avenue and Degostina’s barber shop near Koone Hotel on Lackawanna Avenue. At the tailor shop a safe was opened and a suit of clothes and some small change taken. a burglar fled before completing a bundle. At the barber shop eight razors plus two clippers were stolen from Romeo Gratiani’s kit, while Tony Mastantuwanta left with thirteen razors. Entry was gained through a window accessed via a coal bin, and the thief left by the same route.
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W. J. Davis
Wyoming Avenue
Degostina
Koone
Lackawanna Avenue
Lyceum
Romeo Gratiani
Tony Mastantuwanta
New York
Itm
Gratiano
Ex Mayor A Oakley Hall Dies in New York Home
Ex mayor A Oakley Hall of New York City died of heart failure at his West Sixty-eighth Street residence at age 72. He married Mrs John G Noaker, widow of Scranton's John G Noakes, whose estate includes properties on Spruce Street Franklin Avenue and West Side. The pair wed after she moved to New Worth years ago and converted to Roman Catholicism.
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A. Oakley Hall
New York City
West Sixty-eighth Street
Scranton
West Side
John G. Noaker
John G. Noakes
New Worth
Mr Hoall
Noakes
Spruce Street
Franklin Avenue
Nowie
Jermyn and Mayfield Community Notes and Local Meeting
Jermyn and Mayfield items report A M Place and David Mendleson with a New York state potato car to Hudweon switch. Editor Thomas Boundy and others travel home from Klondike. Local council and Odd Fellows lodge discuss hydrants and fire chief, with hydrant price changes and planking mandate. Community events include a Lake Chapman visit, stock shipments from New York, and religious services in the Methodist church this week.
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A. M. Place
David Mendleson
York State
It Tv
Thomas Boundy
Frank Belcher
Klondike
Heleher
Benjamin Layman
J. 2. Brocker
Bacon Street
W. C. Nicholson
Women's Home Mission Society
Theodore ‘Townsend
Bik Lake
Rushbrook Jorge
Order of Odd Fellows
Wiland
Joseph T. Roberts
Noble Grand
Thomas Solomoon
B. Nicholson
John Mason
H. A. Willman
Thomas Bray
John Mellow
C.D. Winter
Wo A. Badper
F. Baker
H. D. Swick
Fire Department
Water Committee
Uney
C. BP. Blocker
Water Company
Stocker
Third
Macon Street
Wis
Renal
Everely
Dr. Davie
Board of Health
David Phillips
McGinies
Woffecker
Jermyn Licht Company
Dann
Flor. OI
Martin McAndrew
John
Fcranton
Eliza Oeboerne
Cirkendale
Mise May Kilpatrick
Methodist Eniaropal Church
McDonalds Says He Can Start North Main Avenue Work Soon
Contractor George McDonald returned from Troy New York where he completed a large street paving job and stated he is ready to begin on the North Main avenue project on short notice. He would consider private agreement with property owners if most of the work can be done privately and if payment is assured when finished.
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George McDonald
Troy
N. Y
Providence
Paterson
Newark
New Jersey
Jolly Eleven Triumphs On Band Grounds In Hard Fought Contest
In a windy clash on the Band Grounds the Jolly Eleven defeated the Alert by 6 to 1 after a clutch late rush. The game featured a disputed final seconds, a ten yard goal line stand, and a prodigious wind assisted kick by the Alerts that failed to seal the win.
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Jolly Eleven
Drm
Central Cite
Alert
West Side
Band Hanks
Jolly
Alerts
Tim
Parade Honors Rev Theobald Mathew In Wilkes-Barre
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of Scranton diocese plans a four division parade in Wilkes-Barre to honor Rev Theobald Mathew. Grand marshal is M J McLaughter of Wilkes-Barre with aides from multiple towns. after the parade a grove picnic and a ball follow at Armory hosted by St Aloysius society.
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Catholic Total Abstinence Union of the Diaclese of
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Theobald Mathew
Baet End
St. Aloysius A Societs
M. J. McLoaughtin
Wilkes- Barre
MH. C. Anallagher
T. M. Dullard
Davis Hackett
John Mulherin
A. F. Dougherty
James Lally
Prank Ard Lean
James Regan
John O'Malley
James J. May
Peter J. Mahon
K. M. J. McHugh
James J. Mahon
Michael Melvin
Plymouth
James Logue
Grand Tunnel
John Kenney
Patrick Conaghan
Harwood
M. F. Sheridan
Hyde Park
John Smith
Warrior Run
Henry Sweeney
Haglton
John J. McManaman
Freeland
Michael Gaughan
Archbald
John Meehan
Jermyn
Quarter Sessions Court Sets Two Murder Trials
A two week criminal term opens with 85 cases listed. The Keller and Kenny murder cases are scheduled for call today and next Monday respectively. Judges Gunter Archbald and Mc Clure preside in week one, with Archbald Love and Mc Clure presiding in week two.
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Criminal Court
Keller and Kenny
Gunter
Archbald and
McClure
Archbald, Love
Bank Vault Protected by Holmes Lictric System
SPer Cent. Interest Allowed on Interest Deposits. The vault of this bank is pro tected by Holmes' Licetric Protective System.
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Sper
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DR. Parke
Richardson and Haldeman
Big Brewery
Belgenland
Dogostina
Jermyn and Mayfield
Washington Avenue
H.T. E. Jouvin
H. T. E. Jouvin
Connolly & Wallace
M’donald
North End
Sporting Notes
Musto Hall
John Tighe
Jack Lynch
Brooklyn
N.Y
Tighe
Mertner
Loench
Lynch
Puurty
Twiss
Johv Kiewen
Wilker Barre
Wilkes-Barre Athletic Association
Achiee Svorela
Keefe
Kelliher
Vurke
Munson
Gilluvary
Bangan
McChowkey
Murphy
Harrison
Bonechks
Kennedy
Mehit
O'More
Baturday
New Haven
Yale
Willaims
Barton
Lafayette
State College
Caumbridge
Harvard
Dartmouth
Pringleton
Princeton
Wranklin, & Aihson
Cornell
Carlisle Indians
Pennsylvania
Brown
Annapolia Naval Cadets
Bucknell
Carlistle
Ickinson College
Haverford
Scranton High School
Binghamton
Horan
de Row
Dresden
de Callais
Brussels
Lace
Father Mathew
Quarter Sessions Court
Third National Bank
Wm, Connell
Henry Belly, Jr
William Il, Peck
Lackawanna Lumber CO
PENNA
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
General Office —Board of Trade
Laura
Edna Mesuw
Besson
Savings Bank and Trust Co
Lackawanna Ava
Scranton, Pa
Itige
Alanistretor
Guardian
L. A. Watres
Gos
Joune ON
A TH. Christy
Killem FP
Manlstead
August Robinson
Mile J. Wilson
Kilney
Johnson
Florey & Brook
Washington Av
Court House Square
Dickson M'F
Heranton and
Wiiwen-Hareela
Onece
Heranton, Pa
Wilson
Dimensions
Locks
Avenue
Mackintosh
Gillette Bros
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