Five Mile Race Headlines Buckeye Meet Showdown
Scores and prizes from a large overland event in Wilkes-Barre feature top finishers including McClellan Marks Nolan and Eingleman. The five mile race drew four of the world’s fastest, with McClellan narrowly beating Marks by four inches as rain fell on the crowded track. Dozens won medals and prizes from $2 to $70 in an action packed day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Marks
William Maning
William
Sourley
I. KR. Lamb
William Morris
J. Meekin
J. McKae
J. A. Levant
Pat Curley
Clog Morcatys
Pat Lynch
Chery
J. Curley
Matayan
William Keller
J. Vantyler
Lamb
Cameron
New York City
Eingleman
New York
Nolan
Boston
Markes
Staten Taland
McClellan
Marks
Judge Bennett Hears the Evidence in Zemetis Murder Case
Judge Bennett held a bail hearing for Anthony Zemetis charged with murdering Anthony Viealey and concealing the body in a Blackman mine. Witnesses described bullet wounds, skin burns, and alibis while the judge continued the case for a week and remanded Zemetis without bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Bischmas
Anthony Zemetis
Zemetin
Anthony Viealey
Blackman
Wernergala
J. L. Lenahan
Martin Carney
Yiesley
Zemetis
Wiesley
Carney
Charles Rice
Stanton Street
Yeiesley
Elizabeth Perkins Missing After Storm While Traveling Seller
Police are notified that 18 year old Elizabeth Perkins has not been seen since Thursday. Her brother 70 year old N F Perkins from North Carolina reported her disappearance while they traveled selling goods. She was last located near Dotter on North Canal Street and Lee's planing mill. She carried about 65 dollars and may have been abducted or harmed.
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Elizabeth Perkins
F. Perkins
North Carolina
Perkins
Dotter
North Canal Street
Lee's
Planing Mill
Mr. Dotter
Regatta Spurs Formation of Two Wilkes-Barre Rowing Clubs
Lake Ariel regatta sparks creation of two Wilkes-Barre clubs, one led by Hugh Sharps, with members already active on a six oared barge once owned by Midvale and later under Monockonocks. Plymouth Stars will race in two four oared events next Saturday, while Shawneekes anticipate heightened river rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
Wilkes-Barre
Hugh Sharps
Midvale
Monockonocks
Port Blanchard
Plymouth Stars
Shawneekes
Nanticoke
Pittston
Runaway Wrecks Buggy Near Macanaqua Injures Couple
Saturday a runaway near the West End Coal works at Macanaqua toppled a carriage carrying Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Tubbs of Glen Lyon. The horse bolted after a small engine, injuring Mrs Tubbs internally and cutting Mr Tubbs on the head. Superintendent Sarge aided and brought them home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Tubbs
Glen Lyon
Morgantown
West End Coal Company
Macanaqua
Sarge
Mra. Tubbs
Mr. Tubbs
Mrs. Tubbs
Appointment of Robert Donaghey as deputy controller
Controller Joseph D. Lloyd appoints Robert Fr. Donaghey of Hazleton as chief deputy contingent on bond approval next Wednesday. The commissioners and auditors will contest the claim. An injunction is sought to restrain Lloyd from assuming duties until the act under which he will serve is clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Lloyd
Robert FR. Donaghey
Hazleton
Lloyd
Scranton duo jailed for shell game racket arrests
Two men giving names Kid Martin and Ed Clark of Scranton were arrested here last Saturday evening and jailed for a bearing today. They visited saloons and ran a shell game scam, catching several before police arrested them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid" Martin
Ed. Clark
Scranton
Ex-Policeman Reynolds Cleared After Hearing
Ex policeman Jim Reynolds who faced gambling charges was released from custody after a Saturday hearing before Judge Bennett. He had been jailed on a 3000 dollar bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Reynolds
Bennett
Tereighing
Wardenland
Ninth Sharp shooters return home while others head for Interstate matches
The Ninth Sharp team members came home Saturday night except Sergeant Innes and Captain Burns who will shoot at the Interstate matches in Ben Girt. W Sade a Japanese preacher spoke at Plains Presbyterian Church yesterday morning and lectured in the evening. Labor Day week features a monster picnic at Mountain Park hosted by the International Association of Machinists. A coroner's jury ruled James Murphy's death in No 4 mine Plymouth accidental. City butchers vote to close shops from Sunday to April. Lehigh Valley Railroad plans a new depot at Pittston replacing the old wooden one.
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Ninth Sharp
Innes
Burns
Ben Girt
W. &. Sade
Plains Presbyterian Church
Mountain Park
International Association of Mechinista
Luserne
Lackawanna
Daily Miracle of Lipe Chronicle
Fragmentary text describes life and household duties with unclear names and places. The readable parts mention hopes, fears, and everyday routines amid uncertain OCR errors. No cohesive events or outcomes are identifiable.
Railways as Driving Force in U S Prosperity
A historical analysis asserts railways employ more people than any sector except agriculture, with direct and indirect jobs totaling about 1.4 million. It argues railways underpin nationwide wealth growth, farmers’ incomes, and government expenditures, defending dividends as fair and criticizing hostile regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Railways
United States
Miesouri
Arkansas
Texas
Kansas
Colorado
New Mexico
G. H. Lewis
Bualnesa
Ryle Iy Lee
Pulp Pencil Casings Advocation Against Wood
The article argues that pulp pencil casings surpass inferior wood pencils. It notes wood scarcity forces makers to use substitutes and describes defects from imperfect wooden cores and unsafe point protection. The discussion favors a pulp based design as a superior solution for pencils.
ventures into paper pulp casings for wood products
Researchers explore making casings in halves glued with lead by using paper pulp as a substitute for wood web. White woods are treated with nitric acid at near freezing, then digested and squeezed to ready a stock for further chemical treatment to suit the intended use.
Pittston News Briefs On Local Incidents And School Plans
Local items report a shooting scare where Riford Maroni’s attempt to eject a cartridge from a 48 caliber revolver failed and his wound was treated. Patrick McCue, once thought fatally shot, is recovering after bullet removal near the spinal column. A Henry Gratton club excursion drew about 400 despite threatening skies. School controller disputes focus on teacher placements and new sites in Oregon and Butler Hill buildings. Hughestown borough council meets, W F Moyer & Bro dissolve. F K Moyer takes over. Weat Pittston and Pittston schools prepare for fall term as Miss Holden relatives visit Scranton and Dr Bevan shows progress in recovery. Pittston Business Directory lists plumbing and goods for sale or exchange at Wright & Co. 97 South Main.
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Riferd Maroni
Hutchins
Henry Gratton Club
Mountain Park
Shiel
Miss Barnes
Oregon
Misa Cawley
Butler Hill
Hughestown
W. F. Moyer & Bro
F. K. Moyer
Weat
Pittston
Carrie
Helen ‘Holden
Scranton
Bevan
Seaside Hotel Baggage Task Amid Beach Setup
In Chicago Record dialogue the Seaside Hotel proprietor orders a porter to check ice pitchers in guest rooms and trunks, notify No 671, and then rush to the beach to locate a set of serpents and return before the 6 20 train baggage handling.
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Chicago
Winslow's Boothing Syrup advertised for teething
An 19th century advertisement promotes Winslow's soothing syrup as the cure for teething pain and diarrhea in babies. It claims the product soothes the child, batters the gums, and allays pain, with a price of twenty five cents a bottle. It warns customers to ask for Mia Winslow's Boothing Syrup and avoid other brands.
Crohtons Card WY Lady Me Event Notice
Event notice indicates a monthly tour starting May 1 with a schedule for attendees. It references a person named Tharate and a group of readers or attendees and indicates ongoing engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crohtons
Wanted Immediate Help for Various Jobs and Sales Positions
Classified notices seek gents to sell cigars and distribute goods in Chicago and Baltimore. Sales agents wanted for lighting tablecloths and hair care devices with liberal commissions. Furnished rooms for rent and real estate listings appear, plus stray horse and secondhand buggy ads. Local job seekers advertise positions in offices, delivery, and experience required for various roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
York
Scranton Ad Listings Show Local Professionals and Services
A fragment from Scranton area notices lists doctors lawyers architects and an astrology style ad for the GiPay Queen. Names include Dr AR de Pion, Dr Kay, Dr Connell, Dr Allen, Dr Frey, Dr Bateson, Warren & Knapp, Jessups & Hand, Patterson & Wilcox, Alfred Hand, James W Oakford, Samuel W Edgar, L A Watres, Uribe Townsend, and others. Addresses span Penn Ave to Washington Ave and Spruce Street. The piece also notes an important arrival of a fortune teller at 108 Spruce Street for sittings and consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Www
Oakford
Commonwealth Building
Samuel W. Edga
LL. Boar
Scranton
L. A. Watres
Uw Lackawanaa Ave
Uribe Townsend
Dime Bank
R._ PITCHER
Puommonweats
Spruce Street
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P. J. Campbell
Yee T. Watson
J. Grenahan
William Marsh
Caledonian Club
Hanover Park
Horace
Harry Jones
Frank Heck
T. J. Curry
George Perry
W. #. Geott
Ed. Stanton
D. Huffman
G. Perry
T. S. Curry
W. F. Scott
T. L. Curry
William March
A. Monahan
T. North
Robert Heslop
Prise
J. C. Harrison
John Perry
J. W. Moler
Aiiver
T. J
Glenaman
James McKee
P. J. Revan
J. J. Brydin
J. T. Watson
Wilkes- Barre
Scranton Crookes
Lipe
Department of Humen
Agriculture
Department of Human
Bovinine
Scranton Tribune
H. W. Cruser
No. & Williams Street
Wright & Co
South Main Street
W. J. Lampson
Detroit Free Press
Rothes
Tharate
Connolly
Wallace
Becianle
Mieane Fen Fs
Wim Bas Lu
Enven A
Bbc
Soc
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Court House
Avery Ak
Fis & CO
Rovery
Chambers Street
Gythral Oncupa
Fea
John Street
New Fork
Figaro Cigar CO
Genth
BELL
Outfit Fres
Chigan Mfg CO
Consolidated
MPG. CO
van Buren
Achiees L. N
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West
Wanna Avenue
Thomas x Evans
Losorna
Hyde Park
Wyoming Oreson
Dalton
J. L. Swarts
H. D. Swarts
Aity
Aingle
Rooker
Cues Tribune
Seranton
Lanon
Capouse Ave
Radice H. JP
Tribune
Price St
Siepomerys
Moranmo Ey Austen
Aera
Peor Ory
the Scranton Bedding CO
Uttin'tutfun
William A. Taft
Porcelai
C. C
Physicians and Surgeons
AR DE Pion
Court Use
Kay
Penn Ave
A. M
A. J. Connell
Cor
Francke
Wears
Atree
Vine St
Bunaay
W. B Allen
North Washington Avenua
Cl. Frey
Yoming Ave
Vino Streat
L. M. Mice
Ikeason
J. C. Bateson
Patterson & Wilcox
Roswell
Patterson
Hart A. Wilcox
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Astacereunsellors
Commonwealth Alding
Roomea
FRANK_T. Ones
Iti
D. B. Replogle
I Spruce Street
B. F. Killam
Wyoming Ave
J. J. Hamilton
M. C. Rance
R. Clarke & CO
Seedsmen
di Srasivarn
Ashin Avenue
Architects
Edward H Davie
Commonwealth
Epus
Auios
Garee
Jos. Kuettel
Gil Lackawanna Avenue
NT Bauer
R. J. Bauer
Wyoming Avenue
Megarger Brothers
Wereto
Esalanton
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Aubrey
Williams Building
Cones
Rex
Hotels and Restaurants
Ra Egler
Bcranton
Pnear D
L& Bsnger
Enuropean
Central Park
66Th
Sthots
Plaza Square
Terminal Station
6Th Ave
Chandler
F. A. Hammond
Medical
Rd Lied
Ghpital
Eichenes Apa
G. Dub
Dimmick
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