City Notes Arm Fractured and Local Corrections
George Fiream of South Scranton, an engineer for Nay Aug Lumber, suffered a fracture of the right arm when a belt slipped from machinery at work on Thursday. An error in yesterday’s Tribune claimed Dr. L. M. Gates owned property behind Kim Park church. Gates states he never owned any part of it. Special Officer Robbins was assaulted by a man named Ruddy of Carbondale on Thursday night. the assailant was arrested and did not appear at the hearing. Min Emeline A. Dunn of New York offers to fund a new branch of domestic science for the YWCA, with two instructional talks in the City club rooms forthcoming.
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George Fiream
South Scranton
Nay Aug Lumber Company
Tribune
Dr. L. M. Gates
Kim Park
Dr Gates
Robbins
Delaware and Hudson
Ruddy
Carbondale
Emeline A. Dunn
New York City
Domestic Silence
Young Women's Christian Association
Christiain Tenoolition
Rome
Interary Society Debate on Transvaal Policy at Scranton High
The Interary society at Scranton High held a debate on England's policy in the Transvaal with speakers from the junior and senior classes. The negative side argued against British aims, citing Uitlander oppression and potential uprisings, while the affirmative defended the policy as justified by wealth and control. Judges awarded the win to the negative after deliberation.
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Interary Society
Scranton High School
Frier
Mattie Hughes
Jennie McNeal
England
Transvaal
Litstone
North Carolina
North
Dong
McKee
Thomas
Martin
Trana- Vaal
South Africa
Hoover
Chamberlain
Rhodes
Inspection Order Sets Brigade Tour of Duty
Major W S Millar to lead inspection of the Third brigade starting November 6 with the Thirteenth regiment in the city. Inspections extend through November December and January with reports due by February 10 1000. Units parade in State uniform. focus on arms condition equipment marking and discipline. weak units may be disbanded.
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W. S. Millar
Miller couple charged with illegal sale of liquor
Chariva Coats and his wife Carrie of Miller's Now on Providence Road were brought before Alderman Millar to answer a charge of selling liquor without a license and on Sunday on complaint of Michael and Rebewoom Koga of Providence. In default of bail they were committed to await trial.
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Chariva Coats
Carrie
Miller's Now
Providence Road
Millar
Michael
Special Low Fares to Philadelphia Exposition
The Delaware Lackawanna & Western railroad offers round trip fares to Philadelphia for the National Export Exposition on October 26, November 6, and the indicated week. Fares are one way plus fifty cents for the admission coupon, valid on regular trains and returnable within ten days from the sale date. Ticket agents of the Lackawanna railroad provide full information on request.
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Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Lackawanna” Railroad
Still Fighting Repair Contract Becomes Court Argument
Attorney Comegys amends his bill withdrawing fraud charges and contends the ten year street repair contract is invalid and unlawfully long. Barker Asphalt defense argues city may enter long-term contracts to keep streets in repair, citing precedent and the need to fund over many years.
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Comegys
H. Campbell
William Farrell
Barker Asphalt Company
Mack
Cheater
Supreme Court
Strnet
Comery
Aurn
Burns
Ochnster
Black
Chester
Barber Asphalt Company
Court debate over $20 gift condition in will
A motion in court centers on paying $20 into court to satisfy a bequest tied to a decedent Mary Ty Harris. Ann Evans seeks release from a condition that the money go to Mrs. Mary Williams daughter. Williams declined the tender. The attorney for Evans argues for permission to place the funds in court, with argument set for November 6.
Local Notice of Resident Names and Addresses
Readable fragments list individuals Edward F. Wagner Archbald Mabel R Harding Peekville Fred Schroeghler Emma M Krumbar with street addresses 1200 Birch Street 415 Breaker Street in an archival notice. Details are incomplete and no actions or dates are shown.
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Edward F. Wagner
Archbald
Mabel R. Harding
Peekville
Fred Schroeghler
Birch Street
Emma M. Krumbar
Breaker Street
First district judge of election appointed after disqualification
Frank Shedd was yesterday appointed judge of election in the First district of the Fifth ward to succeed John R Edwards who was disqualified by his appointment as census supervisor. Witnesses from Lackawanna township and Scranton examined. An application for divorce was filed by M J Norton of this city against Catherine Norton alleging cruel treatment since their marriage in 1889 and separation in 1899.
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Frank Shedd
John R. Edwards
Weat
Lackawanna Township
Scranton
Charles Mullivieux
Edward Ives
P. W. Cox
L.eb
Hiorns
Langstaff-Kelly
M. J. Norton
Catherine Norton
Jung
Dover Teenager Sentenced for Arson Murder
Mary Barrett, 14, found guilty of arson and manslaughter for setting fire to the Leipsic home of J A Lafferty. The blaze killed his two year old child. Jury split, murder in the first degree dropped, five year term and fine imposed.
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Dover
Mary Barrett
Jamoa A. Lafferty
Leipsic
Lafferty
Bentence
Mill Workers Strike at National Steel Works in Bharon
The millwrights blacksmiths gas fitters and other mechanics of the National Steel Works struck this evening. They demanded double pay for Sunday work and time and a half for overtime. They were paid off and discharged.
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Bharon
National Steel Works
Guarantee on Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar Refund
The undersigned promise to refund the purchase price of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure coughs or colds. The note is secured by Matthews Bros and Chittenden Phelpa Pharmacy with signatures from D. W. Humphrey, McGurrah, and Thomas G. Pichol.
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Greene
Matthews Bros
Chittenden
Phelpa’ Pharmacy
D. W. Humphrey McGurrah
Thomas G Pichol
Ri 4
Fe Bouanoe
Busy Third Day Delivers Tight Golf Drama at Country Club
The third day of the golf tournament featured a close consolation match where Law Watkins edged Torrey 1 up after twenty two holes. Travis and Brooks led the championship, while Brooks and Young won the foursome, amid record spectator turnout and continued finals anticipation.
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Watkins
Torrey
A. R. Brooks
W. D. Young
Travis
Brooks
Mesere
Law Watkins
W. C. Price
W. J. Travis
James Blair, Jr
John
J. L. Taylor
J. WH. Torrey
W. (. Price
A. G. Hunt
Messie
T. RR. Brooks
Mesarn
W. Ot. Travis
Taylor
Torrey Eeree
Hy Fuller
H. C. Shiffer
Th. Storra
Woodruff
H. Dimmieck
F. FE
Miss Dale Sewer
Max Jessup
Price Seneane
Mira Archbald
Miss Welles
Davelus Tarrey
Mr. Munut
Younk
Andelot
Helin
Miss Hunt
J. HW. Greene
Horse Killed in Funeral Carriage Accident
A horse owned by C. L. Smith, a liveryman, died after being driven to a funeral on the hill. The driver left the horse with a young boy when it bolted on Adams avenue near the Steam Heat Plant, crashing into a stone. The boy was unhurt, but the horse broke its neck and the carriage sustained heavy damage including a smashed top and a broken wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Smith
Adams Avenue
Kergins Injured at Steel Mill Accident
Joseph Kergins, 17, of 995 Pittston Avenue, suffered an injury yesterday when his foot was caught between parts while working on an engine at the steel mills. He received first aid and was taken to a local infirmary for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kergins
Pittston Avenue
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