Scranton Plans Indoor Base Ball League This Winter
Scranton forms permanent indoor base ball organization with Emmet Rogers as president and W R Hughes as secretary treasurer. The Scranton Indoor Base Ball League adopts a two games per week schedule with four city sections forming a schedule committee and meetings set for Wednesday. Detailing meetings, location options, and potential ballrooms for games across St Johns hall arms and other venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Young Men's Christian Association
Frank P. Reese
Emmet Rogers
James McGinnie
Matt Swift
F. P. Reese
Captain White
Central City
Bristol House
Eureka
North End
Immet Rogers
James "McGinnis
Florey
Sporting Gpowls
St John's Hall
the Armory
Farr’s Hall
Company Armory
English Capital for American Investments
A verbose promotional notice lists 24 promoters with large foreign investments, offering introductions and emphasizing security. It names Sir Edward Roa, Hon. Walter Pepys, and Capt. Arthur Stiff, plus a London address for the Universal Bureau of Investors. The fragment includes assorted ads and a travel note about the Nickel Plate Road and a film reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Price
Peatat
London and Universal Bureau of Investors
Cheapside
London
Edward
Roa
Walter. Pepys
Arthur Stiffr
Lawyer Trials and Jury Deliberations in Fifty-Second Homicide Case
Lackawanna County records its forty third homicide trial as John Vishniski, 20, defends himself against Felix Davidzak's Feb 19 murder on Maple Street South Wyoming Ave. The jury heard defense by M A McGinley and Commonwealth by District Attorney Jones. Judge Gunster explains murder law and manslaughter thresholds as the jury weighs verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna County
Gunster
John Wishniski
Felix Davidzak
Maple Street
South
Wyoming Avetwit
South Side
M. A. McGinley
Cesalon
Jones
Commonwealth
Meisiey
Tooching
John J. Murphy
C. Mallentine
Leysher
John Barkovitse
Davidaak
Barkovits
Vishniski
Theodore Swantac
Simpson
Chicago
Swantac
John Barkovitz
Siampson
Pennsylvania
John Vishnlek
England
Guneter
Three Patricks Face Aggravated Assault Trial in No 2 Court
In No 2 Court Room Judge Savidge and Judge Edwards hear the Commonwealth case against Patrick McDonnell Patrick Walsh and Patrick Larkin for aggravated assault and battery. Prosecutor Vito Williams testified that on April 16 at Spencer's mine in Dunmore the defendants beat him for refusing to share tobacco. Williams was corroborated by several witnesses. the defendants claimed Williams cursed them and others before the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Savide
Larkin
Waleh
McDonnell
Antony Keturakis
Antony Keturakia
Joseph Kaglanekua
George Kuperunas
Andrew Smith
Joseph Keurish
Blaxy
Penn Avenue
Charles Black
Martin Batosjack
Andrew Stariak
Savidge
James J. Fahey
J. J. Callahan
No. 3
BL J. Neville
Joseph O'Arlen
M. W. Lowry
Commonwealth
Pittston
South Main Avenue
No 2
Edwards
The
Patrick McDonnell
Patrick Walsh
Patrick Larkin
Vito Williama
Spencer's
No New Developments in Herring Investigation
The article reports no new developments. Colonel Colquitt remained at the Federal building most of the day while W J Burke did not press charges. Burke claims to have written to Commissioner Miller and awaits a reply as Colquitt, Burke, and Herring continue to share information about the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herring
Colgutt
Federal
W. J. Burke
Collector Herring
Colquitt
Tribune
Washington
Miller
Burke
Mr. Herring
Kent’s Tools Found Tied to Hancock Counterfeit Case
Following the discovery of Bill Kent’s silver plating kit authorities seized moulds and أدوات used to counterfeit near Hancock. Frederick Thartwell of Hancock was arrested on suspicion, and his confession implicated Bill Boat and Kent’s ownership of the tools and counterfeiting setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kent
Hancock
Government of
Iowa
Binghamton
Frederick Thartwell
Bute
Bill Boat
Kent
Stole to Bay Bread The Victim of the Theft
Ben Thomas was arrested on Thursday for stealing a bale of bread from Ed Fort. Alderman Millar ordered him freed in police court after a fine was paid by a felon. The offender, an elderly man, was said to have attempted theft to buy food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Thomas
Weert
Thuridiy Mont
Millar
Pallee Court
Marr
Thomas
Trades and classes start next week at the John Raymond Institute
The John Raymond Institute gears up for new classes including free hand drawing and plumbing. Notable instructors include A Latin in drawing and Thommon Thompson of the International School of Mines. The Nickel Plate Road backs the Low Rate Line with strong delegate support as rooms and equipment are prepared. Married notices and funeral plans appear alongside institute news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
John Raymond
John Sivenson
Gobri
Institute
Thommon Thompson
Bchod of Mines
Probate Admits J W Peck Will Valued At Half Million
Register of Villa Hopkins confirms the will of J W Peck who died on Monroe avenue. Executors to pay debts and divide estate between wife and five children after gifts to churches and charities. Provisions include specific bequests to First Presbyterian Peckville Second Presbyterian Peckville Methodist and Home for the Friends of Peckville. Remaining estate split into five shares for wife Fenwick L Peck Abner S Peck Mary Peck and Frank W Peck with trust for Frank W Peck. A separate note mentions a theft investigation involving Jacob Hilsman and a bondsman. bail was set and a jail term imposed for the suspect's associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa Hopkins
J. W. Peck
Monroe Avenue
Olive M. Keen
A.D. Dean
Fenwick L. Peck
Ednon
Peck
First Presbyterian Church
Peckville
Second Presbyterian Church
Peckvill
Peeckville
Forest Hil
Eoat
Mary Grimes
Pockville
Hattle A. Peck
Penwick L. Peck
Kragon
Adeon So Peck
Mary Peck
Penwilek l. Peck
Dson
Frank W. Peck
Opening Hop by A P F Society at Excelstor Hall
The A P F social group held the first of a winter Friday night hops at Excelstor Hall on Wy oning avenue. The hall was well lit with palms, music by the Lawrence orchestra, and many members in formal dress. Guests included Miss Hessl Stevens and dozens of Scranton, Peckville, Carbondale, Kingston, Wilkes-Barre, and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's
Bellevue
Muste Hall
Ovelock
M. J. O'Toole
Joseph McDormnott
Mysters Cummings
Kirkwood
Mica Peasle McCoy
Efert
T. Vo
John Fr. Regan
Michael Regan
Patrick Moritt
Martin O'Connor
Laver Aleft
Excelstor Hall
Wyoning Avenue
A. PP. F
Lawrence Orchestra
A. Pf, FL
Freeman
W. Softley
McKevnby
W. BR. Dawes
W. JH. Bunn
Wil Webb
Henry N. Atherton
Hessl Stevens
Nicholson
Doud
Peckville
Mabel Wright
Kingston
E. K H. Swingle
F. M. Berry
Frank P. Brown
James BR. McTighe
Carbondale
Grant Hehee
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Mra
L. M. Legee
Legrand Wright
Adel Moore
John Webb
J. A. Tewkabury
RE. P. Bell
Gertrude Suydam
Carrie Legee
Aliee Wright
Clara Krager
Nettie Davis
Nellie Moore
Joele M
Cora Thichards
Victor Watkins
Victoria Stanton
Edith Softley
Grace Conley
Florence Woodworth
Cora Griffin
Elsie McDonnell
Alice Evans
Ethel Davies
Martha Connolly
Messrs
Wiliam Widener
D. W.raumilster
George H. McDonald
John H. Ladwire
W. G. da Vie
HH. H. Sivelly
Sit Brandt
J. J. Kaufman
George H. Winans
William Pr. Joyce
William Softley
Fred W. Tropp
J. W. Short
George Silkman
George M. Mulley
F. M. Knight
P. J. Lynott
William Morris
Charles Ternstein
A. A. Bryden
James Logan
Thief Captured After Long Efforts at Lackawanna Steel
William Fern of the South Side was observed carrying brass pieces from the Lackawanna Steel Company yard. Officer George O’Kell pursued him after a witness tip and Fern confessed to months of thefts of couplings valves bearings and other brass items from the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Conner Howe
George O'Kell
Yosterday
William Fern
Alderman Millar
Fern
Community notices and events clash with scattered updates
The page lists a series of club meetings and social events led by Miss Janet and others, including a Chinese clans class on Monday and a personal workers training clan tonight. It notes a growing attendance, need for more books, and requests for New American Arithmetics. Also mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla ads and railway dining car service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Janet
Adame
Association
Witwad
Enery
Witnocaine
Thurstey
Plano
Rexford's Front Cleared For Remodeling Next Tuesday
Rexford's announces a house cleaning season with a front overhaul next Tuesday. The store urges customers to shop early as hundreds of framed engravings and etchings are cleared from the carpenters' path. A batch of signed 16x30 etchings in oak frames priced at 75 cents, down from 50 cents, is highlighted in the west window alongside a discontinued display case.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norton’s
M. Norton
Lackawabna Ave
Snow
Weston Mill Co
Devil
American Invest
Mears & Hagen
Babien Sterling
Walt
Washington Avenue
Pratt's
Taylor
Scranton and
Munmore
Turnquest
Nickel Plate Road
Hook
Cleveland
Fort
Pratt
Wishniski
Guister
St. Peter's Society
Hancock, N
Raymond Institute Notes
Whitman — Oillett
Gence Optian
the Devil
And
the Devil and the
Bank’s Nhapely Hoes
Schank
Koehler
Spruce Street
Hood
Fillsbury'a
Washington 3 Avenue
Pratt's Book Store
Alberta
Rexford's
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Willis & Bro
Rexford
Awanna Ave
Wellbach Light
Fio
Aue
Economic
Hunt & Connell CO
Lackawanna
Agen
Undivided Press
G. Elmendorf
Elmira
Megargel & Connell
Scranton, Pa
E. Grewer
Philadenia 8
Old Postoffice
Spruce
Doctor la A
University of Pennsylvania
Medico-t Airereice College
Philadelphia
Hess
Office Howe i
Fa. m
Sannot
Bulan Corner Avenue
N. A. Hulbert
Wyoming Ave
Steinway & Son
Becker Brothers
Brawich & Back
Stultz & Bauer
Atlantic Refining Co
Olds
Wm. Mason
Coal
Aylesworth’s
Wyoming
Nics
Martin & Delany
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