Rumors of Reorganization Roil Eastern League Meetings
A secret Jersey City gathering of Eastern League magnates sparks talk of a purge and reorganization aimed at freezing out several clubs. Patrick Powers is rumored to remain president, with Toronto and Rochester likely in next season while Allentown Yonkers miss out. Syracuse Providence Buffalo align, New ark and others considered for inclusion amid player drafts and withdrawals.
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Jersey City
New York
Syracuse Standard
George M. Kuntzsch
Kuntzsch
Patrick T. Powers
Kuntzseh
Tuffalo
Providence
Syracuse
Buffalo
Allentown
Yonkers
al Johnson
Toronto
Rochester
C. A. Leingruber
Newark
N. J
Monte Cross
Nicholson
Erie
Kuntysch
Washington
Rival Baseball League Might Become Reality Or Bluff
The piece reports a proposed new baseball association, its alleged leaders like Billy Barnie and Comiskey, and rival leagues dismissed as unlikely. It notes Barnie’s claim of possible multi-city circuits and skepticism from National and Eastern leagues about Sunday games and 26 cent charges.
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Cincinnati
Billy Barnie
Louisville
Comiskey
Barnie
Association
St. Louis
John T.brush
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
Boston
Washington
National League
P. T. Powers
Buffalo
Providence
New York Herald
Great Musical Event Promises Marie Louise Bailey at Scranton
Marie Louise Bailey will headline a major concert with Miss Nina Rathbone as co star. Bailey's renowned piano and stage presence, plus Rathbone's rich vocal range, promise a celebrated program. Bailey is slated for a wagon of one hundred concerts and will appear in Scranton early next month.
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Marie Louise Bailey
Nina Rathbone
Seid
Bailey
Roberts and Crowbar Destroy Neighbor’s House
Welsh miner Thomas Roberts of North End clashed with Evan Thomas and used a crowbar to damage doors and windows of the neighbor’s home in the early hours. Policemen Marker and Peters intervened as the porch was being dismantled.
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Evan Thomas
Thomas Roberts
North End
Thomas
Roberts
Thomas Weor
Irolmen Marker
Peters
Drunkenness Charge Leads to Fine and Bond for Roberts
Roberts was placed in the police station on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Alder man Fuller fined him 10 and set a $500 peace bond to keep the peace.
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Roberts
Fuller
Local Theater Programs Spotlight New York Life Drama
In Frothingham tonight and Saturday a drama titled The Tide of Life presents a large cast and a realistic city life, with a barn hotel scene featuring tramps providing humor. The New Ole Olson at the Academy of Music tonight and tomorrow is a top dialect comedy by Gus Heegs with a reworked version and added novelties. The Vivian De Monte Specialty company and Alana, plus comic acts Rolly and Burdell, headline a lively, well sustained program with music and dancing on view.
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New York
Frothingham
Ole Olson
Academy of Music
Gus Heegs
Davis
Bampson
Vivian de Monte
Messrs
Dilks and
Wade
Lhumhter
Rolly
Burdell
Sickle and Morrissey Read Hand Lines Turn Violent
A fragmentary 19th century notice describes Mrs. Elizabeth Sickler a fortune teller and Michael Morrissey involved in a disputed reading. Morrissey allegedly strangled Sickler after she claimed to read his past and future and noted missing fingers. An Alderman released Morrissey for lack of evidence.
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Center Street
Angel of Peace
Elizabeth Sickler
Julia Thompson
Michael Morrissey
Sampson at Davis's lifts heavy weights at theater
Sampson announced as the strongest man living opened at Davis' theater drawing hearty applause. Admirers claim he beats Sandow in dumbbell and barn weights, with feats like a 260 pound dumbbell and a 212 pound head down lift. The show promises continued attraction today and tomorrow.
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Sampson
Davis’ Theater
Dumbell
Races listed for Saturday at the Driving Park
Entries for Saturday free races announced with classes 2 1/2 200 240 and 400 plus horses and riders including Thief Little Agnes Browny Noellle and Noell in a detailed entry list reflecting owners trainers and colors for each class.
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Thief
B. G
A Ja. Spencer
Beauty
G. My
Shelby
Frank
B.g. i. FY
Blew
S. Ge
Joe Wall
Noellle
J. TH. Sutherland
FB. Siegel
Dasher
T. Hughes
Fred
J. T. Crawford
Darling
Br. m
F. C. Hasward
Fixing Polling Places in Taylor Borough Court Order
Court orders polling places fixed in Taylor Borough with locations in each ward. First ward at John F B Davis office. Second ward in a steel house to be erected by county commissioners. Third ward in Weber's rink. Fourth ward in a steel house on Griffiths lot. Ward on Main road in building owned by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company.
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Taylor
John FB. Davis
Lackawanna Township
Ah Steel
Main
Railroad
Weber
William P. Griffiths
Washington Street
Main Road
Delawdry, Lackawanna and Western Company
Martin Mangan
George van Scooter
West Side
Murphy
Mangan
J.C. King
Lynch
Costello
Cantello
Frank Kowalewski
Gunster
John Glick
Austin
William Campbell
John McDonald’s
Campbell
Martin Crippen
Moonie
Spring Brook
McDonald's
McDonald
Prgmet
Commonwealth
W. P. Roland
John Niland
B. Leibshitz
B. Levy
Charles Gardner
Mary Bellows
Gardner
Hillside Home
Scranton's Business Interests Feature in Tribune Edition
The Tribune plans a bound, illustrated volume showcasing Scranton and nearby wholesale, banking, manufacturing, and professional sectors. It will include photogravure views and portraits of leading citizens, serving as a premier advertisement for the city and its diverse industries.
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Scranton
the Tribune
Tribune
Stet
Archbald court tale of Mrs Barry and the Country Circus
A quarter sessions trial in Archbald relates Mrs Margaret Barry accused of keeping a tipping house and of a public safety incident. Witnesses describe a staged Country Circus in her kitchen with a man riding a horse and Barry mounted on the horse, provoking controversy and police attention. Other court cases involve theft, assault, and various local residents facing charges with verdicts and sentences noted.
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Margaret Barry
Archbald
Edwards
Patrick Hart
Halslander
Vosburg
B.C. Newcomb
James O'Neill
Commonwealth
Hart
Larry
Barre
Barry
Tippling House
Young People Rally Planned by Abington Baptists
A rally of Abington Baptist association youth will be held at Penn Avenue church this afternoon and evening. All societies are asked to send their pastor and four delegates to unite the groups and consolidate their work. The invitation extends to all interested young people.
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Manly Serantin
Warren G. Partridge
Penn Avenue
Janufirv
Partridge
Luther Keller
Abington Baptist Association
Election Officers Named for November Ballots
The court appoints J. R. Reese as Inspector in Blakely Third Ward to fill the vacancy from George W. Thomas. In La Plume Borough George T. Bailey becomes election judge replacing Elmer P. Brozeman. News notes mention wax artifacts now available at Davidow Bros.
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J. R. Reese
Blakely
George W. Thomas
la Plume
George T. Bailey
Elmer P. Brozeman
Music Boxes by Canlechi and Sons in Philadelphia
Canlechi and Sons, makers on Jim Cheatiuat Street Philadelphia, offer music boxes that play any number of tunes. Wonderful orchestral organs available in 5 and 10 tune versions. Specialty includes careful repair and improvement with new tunes.
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Canlechi & Sons
Jim Cheatiuat Street
Philadelphia
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Sullivan
Solax City
Stewart
Jennings
Choiago
Rival Baseball League
Morrissey's
Sandow
Taylor Borough
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Liob Farnham
Renton
B.C. Decker
Decker
Stewart Conkle
Patrick Doran
Evan Jones
Margaret L. Llewelyn
Luserne Street
Gardache
Jones
Inez Auguet
Joseph O'Brien
John Tribbing
Alexander Catterson
Martin
Joseph Moyles
Martin Murphy
Moyles
George 8. Horn
Kh. J. Murray
Kelly St
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Adam Snyder
Jermyn
Peter McDonald
Richard Hughes
al War
W. P. Hollings
Biianton
Omahi
Neb
Frank MM. Fox
Carbondale
Boniface
Lackawanna Valley
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Wom
P. W. Gallagher
Traction Company
Mr. Gallagher
P. W
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Trenton Iron CO
van Alen & Gos Steel
Oxford Iron CO
Merchant Bar
Revere Rubber
Fayerweather & Ladew
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Portland
American Boiler CO
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Griffing Iron
Lackawanna Ave
Eage
Young People's Rally
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Davidow Bros
Scott
Scott's
Bank OF Scranton
William Connell
Geo. H. Catlin
William H. Peck
George H. Catlin
Alfred Hand
James Archbald
Henry Helin, Jr
William T. Smith
Samuel Hines
W. W. Watson
A. D B. Williams
James M. Everhart
Irving A. Finch
Flerce H. Finlow
Joseph J. Jermyn
Kemurer
Charles P. Matethew
John ‘T’. Porter
Emergetig
Gonser
Liberal
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Spauce, Dauggists
Hasson
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Eolonire
Bubimer
Washburo-Crosby Co
Washburn-Crosby Co
Aoe Washburn-Crosby Co
Shaw Emerson
J. Lawrence Stelle
Stelle & Seeley
Shaw Pianos
Emerson Pianos
Mercereau & Connell
Lackawanna Avenue
Bittenbender & CO
Scranton, Pa
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Victor
Michigan
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Bill Timber
North Carolina
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Ae County
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EA Trips
OLD Dominion Line
Old Point Comfort
Virginia Beach
Atlantic
OLD Dominion S. S. Company
Guillaudey
Pier
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