Campaign meeting and local notices at Mears Hall
West Side residents were invited to hear campaign issues at Mears Hall with speakers including ex-consul J Ball Osborne and Delaware County District Attorney William Schaffer. Other speakers were John Fellows John R. Jones and James J. Hamilton. Also reported: Odd Fellows officers installed at Blocum Lodge and a Wales England trip of Thomas J Davies and wife with burial at Washburn Street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears’ Hall
West Side Vetersa
J. Ball Osborne
Ghent
Belgium
William Schaffer
Delaware County
Schaffer
Osborne
John H. Fellows
John R. Jones
James J. H. Hamilton
Bfe
Fifth Ward Republican Club
Pout Stanford
Heeseavang
Blocum Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Benjamin Griffiths
Noble
M. F. Beam
Henry J. Davis
Andrew Hokeson
Thomas J. Williams
Nelson Anderson
Ight Scene
W. A. Jones
Johns. James
Samuel Jones
James Leyshon
J. Davis
C. C. Battenberg
F. Co. Sturdevant
M. F. Rhoads
W. Thompson
F. T. Schryer
Slocumedge
Funeral for Willian Jenking Follows Honeymoon Death
The body of Willian Jenking was laid to rest in Shamokin after dying on his honeymoon. Relatives and notable locals attended including Common Councilman Simon Thomas and members of Camp 838 Patriotic Order Song of America. Other items note social visits, a crystal wedding anniversary party, and upcoming Knights of the Golden Eagle activities.
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Shamokin
Willian Jenking
West Side
Mutinous Recruits Stop Train to Darmstadt
The Berlin dispatch reports recruits marching to Darmstadt mutinied during the journey they abandoned the train at Rastadt damaged a station and wrecked a passing express. They shouted Long live France but officers soon restored order before Darmstadt, where artillery stood ready, could intervene.
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London
Observer
Berlin
Darmstadt
Rastadt
France
Jassen-Hiden nuptials at St Marys Church
William L Jassen of Willow street and Miss Mary Hiden of Stone avenue were married at St Marys German church at 5 yesterday afternoon by Rev P C Christ. Bridesmaid Anna Janssen and groomsman John Biden attended. A reception at the bride’s home followed. Jassen works in the Truth linotype dept and is a Scranton Athletic club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Jassen
Willow Street
Mary Hiden
Stone Avenue
Benjamin Iden
St. Mary's German Church
P. C. Christ
Anna Janssen
John Biden
Janssen
C. G. Boland
Europe
South Works
William Lynch
Pittston Avenue
Fire Damages Blacksmith Shop on North Main Avenue
Fire broke out yesterday morning in a North Main Avenue blacksmith shop owned by John Southard. An alarm from box 72 drew North End units, but the fire was extinguished with buckets of water. a can of pains on a stove caused the blaze. Peter Salby denies statements in recent papers. Various locals attend meetings, visits, and social events as focus shifts to upcoming elections and church activities.
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North Main Avenue
John Southard
North End
Peter Salby
Parker Street
Percigman
George A. Dickerson
Putnam Street
New York City
Epworth League
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dunmore
Providence
Linghamton
Methodist Episcopal
Ohio
Evan Gabriel
Church Avenue
Thomas J. Gwynne
Cayuga Street
Puritan Congregational
Plymouth
Eurene Thomas
Montrose
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
W. G. Watkins
West Market Street
Mary A. Flanner
Pittston
Harry Coles
Summit Avenue
Horn
Edward Gallacher
Bloom Avenue
Ruth Davis
Catasauqua
Emma McLaughlin
Carbondale
Mansfield and Area Events Highlight Busy October Week
The mid term social on Saturday October 17 drew strong turnout in the gymnasium. Alumni from Mansfield and area football players like Captain Walbridge of Lafayette and Mart Jones were noted. Lectures at Normal School featured Governor Bradford and Plymouth Rock history. Day students now excluded from evening socials and all Friday and Saturday social lectures are ended.
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Luther
Plymouth Rock
Mansfield
Walbridge
Lafayette
Mart. Jones
P. D. Overfield
University of Pennsylvania
Fredonia
N. Y
Albro
W. H. Wilson
Blossburg
Popullar
Wilson
Independent Knights of Labor
Must Build Ships at Home German Vessels in German Yards
Berlin announces that all steamships owned by state subsidized German companies must be built in German shipyards. The move follows many vessels under construction by British firms for German companies and aims to protect national shipbuilding capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
England
William
Wheat and Silver Pamphlet from Agricultural Department
The Agriculture Department will issue a pamphlet on wheat prices by Professor John Hyde. It covers 23 years to June 30 1896, noting U S exports of over two billion bushels of wheat and 219 million barrels of flour, with over three billion dollars earned in gold or equivalent. It argues silver price declines do not fully explain wheat price movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agricultural Department
John Hyde
Statistical Department
United States
Reichstag opens Nov 9 with emigration and reform bills
Berlin reports the Reichstag session set for November 9 will push bills on emigration, a revision to the workingmen's insurance, and reforms of military jurisdiction. An in cafe clash in Carlsruhe led to Lt Brusewitz fatally stabbing civilian Liebemann after a confrontation over an apology. Brusewitz defends his action as military etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
Carlsruhe
Liebemann
Leutenant
Brusewitz
Liebermann
Siebemann
Brusenite
Brusewics
Paris Makes Southampton Run With Starboard Engine Disabled
The American Line steamer Paris, Captain Watkins, arrived at Southampton at 9:15 AM after its starboard engine broke at 4:40 AM on Oct. 8 near the shaft a hundred feet from the propeller. The ship kept to sea using its port engine and dragged the starboard screw, reaching 12.2 knots and finishing the voyage without a patch. Passengers afterward presented a testimonial to the captain and chief engineer amid rough weather but no major anxiety.
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Southampton
Paris
Watkins
New York
Mob Attacks Car as Brown is Transferred to Jail
In West Chester Pennsylvania a mob of six hundred men attacked a railway car carrying Edward Brown after he was jailed for assaulting Mrs. Johnson in Coatesville. Stones shattered windows injuring passengers including a westbound traveler. Officials pursue broad arrests as detectives investigate.
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West Chester
Edward Brown
Thomas Johnson
Coatesville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rumor of Russian mobilization dismissed by officials
Officials in the area deny any Russian troop mobilization. Claims by Neve Frele Presse of a move toward European control of Turkey and occupation of Constantinople are dismissed as absurd. Viennese and London correspondents say a concert of powers favors maintaining territorial status quo with European administration of Turkey.
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Russia
Neve Frele Presse
Constantinople
Pesather Lloyd
Vienna Politische Correspondenz
Turkey
Divorce Sues Hit Hogan's Alley Actor Leonard
John F. Leonard of Gilmore and Leonard was served with divorce papers by his wife Rose G. Leonard. The co respondent named is Gladys Haden real name Lottie Wilmington. They allegedly lived together at 2064 West Fifty third Street as a couple. Mrs. Leonard's attempts to serve occurred at the People's theater with Josie Evans staging the scene. Leonard detected the plan and had staff summon them backstage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John F. Leonard
Gilmore & Leonard
Leonard
War Story On Suburban Train Ends With Whisky Payoff
A Chicago Inter Ocean tale describes students on a suburban train trading yarns about war time whisky. A veteran confirms paying a dollar for a half pint, only to be left whiskyless by timing. Thirty years later he reveals he is the buyer, and the crowd cheers as he retrieves the flask.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
Unverslien
Quasi-Penitent TI Want a Wttle Casket
A fragmentary verse item shows a speaker requesting a small casket with Haspanid lock and key to hide a treasure dear to them. The speaker insists on keeping it securely and expresses continued intent to claim it. Judge Usle M Hest appears in attribution.
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Usle M. Hest
Arrival of the Beautiful
Snow fell across St. Lawrence county with depths up to an inch as Ogdensburg reports October 18.
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Ogdensburg
St. Lawrence County
Scotland Yard Under a Cloud Over Dynamite Cases
London Oct 18 The home secretary Sir Mathew Whitehead blames mismanagement in the dynamite conspirators case noting bungling at Scotland Yard It is likely resignations of senior officials will be announced and the matter will be raised in Parliament regarding the celebrated captures of Tynan and associates.
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London
Mathew White-Hidley
Scotland Yard
Tynan
Printing to Promote Your Store Goods
A promotional notice explains that clear printing draws public attention to store essentials. It claims well printed circulars attract customers and fix in their minds where to buy for best advantage. It asserts the business offers this printing service.
European concert report corrects sensational Russia claims
Berlin reports discredit sensational Vienna Freie Presse story asserting the Russian war office ordered all regiments in Kleff Odessa and Charkoff districts to be fully mobilized. The Vienna dispatch is challenged as unreliable, with officials denying the alleged orders.
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Berlin
Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Russian War Office
Kleff, Odessa
Charkoff
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News of the Suburbs
West Side Events
Mears Hall
Thomas JD. Davies
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
South Main Avenue
Washburn Street
Thomas Davis
North Bromley Avenue
West Side Business Directory
Harriet J. Davis
Jackson Street
J. C. King
West
Lackawoonna Avenue
Gertrude Freeman
Bloomsburg State Normal School
T. J. Freeman
Avenue C
Bellevue
Mise Phoebe Griffiths
Binghamton
John Reynolds
Eynon Street
Arthur E. Morse
Tobyhanna
Victor Lauer
Edward Swayze
North Hyde Park Avenue
Delaware Water Gap
Frank Woodruff
P. F. Struppler
A. M. Morse
Lake Winola
C. A. Sherman
Glenburn
Annie Williams
Bromley Avenue
Jennie Griffiths
Dalton
Kate Benjamin
Maplewood
Augusta Pinkney
Brook Street
Sixth Ward
Republican Club
Christian Church
Tripp Street
Melville Carrell
Dudley Street
L. Yeager
BE. F. Altemage
T. H. Sly
M. &. Simpson
Mra
A. D. Baker
James Guinney
W. Bigot
T. E. Secore
G. Swartz
G. B. Swartz
F. Manley
DB. Colling
H Jones
H. van Camp
C. Blues
BE. Whitmore
E. Winds
J. Carroll
Lewis Correll
J. B. Correll
W. A. Correll
John Lester
Herbert Frisby
Chris
Mittan
J. Elliston
Mira
Caroline Heera
George Everett
Gote
Ernest Stevens
Carbonale
Americon Halph
Knights of the Golden Eagle's Fair
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Ladies’ Temple
Jordan
THE
Samters
South Side News
William L. Jansses
Mary Hide
Mansfield Normal School
Hogan's Alley
Soubretic
Pas Pers
Castoria
Jupae
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Avenue
Coal Exchange, Opp
Motel
Jermyn
Ar. D
Delany
Messrs. Martin & Delany
Celiles
Lady Humber
Chase & Farrar
Linden Street
Dupont
Luzerne County
Wilmington
Delaware
Henry Belin, Jr
Wyoming
Scranton
Third National Bank
Tthios
FORD
John B. Smith & Son
E. W. Mulligan
Wilkes-Barre
E. V. Skinner
Broadway
Ing & House
Mismane
Maloney OL and Manufacturing Co
M. W. Collins
Sarah Bernhard
Washington Ave
Roamer Hee
Kellar
John W
ATL
Ishaiv’s
America
Davis’ Theater
Robie
Burlesquers
Lacka. Ave
Berghrans Marios
Prof
Berger
Foote & Shear
MT. Pleasant
Commonwealth Building
WM. T. Smith
Spring House
Heart Lake
Sus'a CO
U. E Crofut
Beranton
Lackawrhae
Alford
Howse
Speer T Adirondack
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