Scranton News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Legal Actions
The Delaware and Hudson company paid yesterday at the Dickson and Von Storch mines. A Corliss safe was installed at the Seranton Savings Bank. An informal faculty reception occurred at the Scranton Business College with Lawrence orchestra. Arabian Nighte and Railroad Jack shown at local theatres. The Journeymen Horseshoerse union plans Labor Day events. Attorney P A O Hoyle filed a trespass suit against G R Clark & Co. Mayor Hailey approved the Seventh ward street contract. Georgetown students won bar registration rights. Miner John McDonald died after a roof fall at Gypsy Grove. Hebens corpus urged for Alex Petehura. Judge Gunster set Monday for hearing. Scranton Conservatory of Music opens Wednesday. An Odd Fellows encampment formed in Wyoming with 27 members. Rebekah lodge served refreshments. Estate matters involve Will ius heirs vs Equity Improvement Co with a $6,400 note.
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Delaware and Hudson Company
Dickson and von Storch
Corliss
Seranton Savings Bank
Scranton Business College
Lawrence Orchestra
P. A. O' Hoyle
Pitteton
G. R. Clark & Co
Hailey
W. J. Burke
Seventh Ward
William Z. Pitperald
Jamce Fell
Georgetown University
Lackawanna Bar
John McDonald
Gypsy Grove
Lackawanna Hospital
McDonald
Alex Petehura
Albert Windergrafg
Pell Township
P. BE. Timlin
Rebekah Lodge
John J. Willliame
James H. Willlame
P. Willius
Yveater
Jenwyn & Jessup
Equity Improvement Company
Winchester
Equity Improvement Companies
Judge Handley
Fall Style Dunlap Hats Shown Tomorrow at Scranton
Advertisement announces fall style Dunlap hats to be shown tomorrow at Bronson and Tallman’s at 412 Spruce Street Scranton Conservatory of Music. Fall term begins Wednesday September. Prospectus available on request.
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Bronson & Tallman's
Spruce Street
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Scranton Cash Store Display of Fresh Produce
A notice invites visitors to the Scranton Cash Store to view a fine fruit display featuring peaches watermelons apples and other produce. It suggests stopping by to see the display and obtain prices.
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Scranton
Eight Months of 1897 Coal Trade Shows Gains and Caution
The coal industry reports a 36 cent per ton improvement in eight months of 1897 for prepared sizes, with steam sizes up 2 cents and overall average up 31 cents. Despite higher value from coal sold, excessive July and August tonnage hurt progress, risking September demand and dividends for railroads and miners.
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Caren
Tidewater
Bellevue Riot Charge At Council Hearings Delayed
Mayor Bailey says no ground for the charge and promises a thorough investigation. Only open case is Mise O Malley against Patrolman Jones. voting official to be summoned with witnesses, officer present at later date.
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Bailey
Bellevue
King
Mise O'Malley
Jones
Mayor schedules police investigation hearing with witnesses
The mayor promised a hearing once both parties can attend, noting the absence of Lieutenant Davis and Chief Rotting delayed the schedule. He welcomes the police committee's help. Chief Rotting is away in Mit. Groina and will return with Roebling.
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Davis
Roebling
Mit
Bailey
Police Committee
St Cecilia's Academy to Open Next Tuesday on Wyoming Avenue
St Cecilia's academy announces its twenty sixth year with a new commercial course added last year and continued improvements. The opening day falls on a Tuesday while Monday is a legal holiday. The institution aims for near perfection in its expanded curriculum and looks to lead convent schools in the region.
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St. Cecilia’s Academy
Wyoming Avenue
Escape of Prisoner William H. Fink After Chase
William H. Fink escaped from Detective John Moir yesterday near the eosity hall while being taken to jail. A long pursuit followed through several streets and stores ending with Moir subduing Fink and returning him to custody at the county jail. Fink had prior desertion and non-support charges and used an alias Thomas S. Moore to swindle Odd Fellows lodges.
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William H. Fink
John Moir
Eosity Hall
Fink
Alderman Howe
Easton
Odd Fellows’ Fraternity
Thomas 8. Moore
Moir
City Hall
Davis
Adams Avenue
Linden Street
Molr
Jall
Howell Held on Forgery Charge in North End Lumber Case
Hugh A. Howell, a West Side resident and building contractor, was committed to county jail in default of $500 bail on forgery charges. Prosecutor FP M La War alleged Howell forged names of other collectors and misappropriated funds, including $265 from a bill marked $200. Howell wept as police took him away.
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North End Lumber Company
Hugh A. Howell
West Side
Jalil
Millar
FP. M. la War
Howell
Howells
la Bar
Jamon Kane Improving After Park Swing Fall
Jamon Kane, the young man who fell from a swing in Nay Avg park last Sunday, showed great improvement at Lackawanna hospital yesterday.
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Jamon Kane
Nay Avg Park
Lackawanna Hospital
Tarrytown Widow Delights Wilkes-Barre Audience
The Tarrytown Widow drew strong applause last night with Joseph Hart in the lead. The troupe will perform at the Lyceum tonight maintaining their local engagement.
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Tarrytown Widow
Wilkes-Barre
Joseph Hart
Lyceum
Fall and Winter Styles Debut Display at Bronson and Tallman
Up-to-date fall and winter styles to be shown in a date specific display opening tomorrow with day and evening sessions at Bronson and Tallman.
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Bronson & Tallman’s
To Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Ad
An old advertisement promotes Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cure for a cold in one day and offers a refund if it fails. The product is priced at 25 cents and marketed through druggists.
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All Druggista
Persch Ambiguously Teases Brewery Syndicate Deal
Mr Persch arrives in the city amid hints the local brewery syndicate deal nears closure. He tells reporters little and signals negotiations continue, suggesting the deal is not dead and that details will be released when ready in a few days.
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J. WH. Persch
Cigantle
Tribune
Jermyn
Perach
Mr. Perech
Ir. Perach
Mr. Persch
Death by Carbolic Acid Surfaces in Dispondent Wife Case
Mrs Ella Marsh aged by her own hand after months apart from husband drank about a tablespoonful of carbolic acid at her mother's home 24 Linden Street. She was revived briefly by Dr Pennypacker but died next morning. No inquest held. sister due to arrive.
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Ella Marsh
Matilda Waller
Linden Street
Marek
Pennypacker
Bellevue Republicans Hold Special Session at Jones Hall
The Bellevue Republican club met in a special session at Jones Hall to finalize preparations for today’s primaries. The group completed arrangements and planned turnout and messaging strategies.
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Bellevue
Republican Club
Jones Hall
Meeting draws about fifty in attendance with speeches
Enthusiastic audience around fifty members filled the room as President Herbert Knoble chaired the event. Speeches and vocal selections followed, maintaining a lively program and orderly proceedings.
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Herbert Knoble
Mrs Connell Hurt After Syracuse Rail Wreck
Mrs. H A Connell suffered a day of severe pain from injuries in Thursday’s railroad wreck near Syracuse. Her lacerated hand worsened by delayed care. daughter Loutee Connell is swollen eyed with facial scrapes. Helen Connell bears a fractured collar bone but expects no lasting harm. Mr. Connell endures shock with minor cuts and bruises.
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H. A. Connell
Syracuse
Loutee Connell
Helen Connell
Mr. Connell
Big Revenue Growth Reported for July and August
The Internal Revenue district reports July and August figures showing a $44,278.22 increase over last year. Higher July beer stamp demand after the Dingley act raised revenue, while August saw a decrease. The article presents comparative two month tables for the two years.
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Internal Revenue District
Washington
Great Allentown Eisteddfod set for Thanksgiving Day
The grand musical event will be held in Allentown on November 25 with a $600 prize. Scranton choruses are urged to compete and aim for victory as adjudicators of national reputation judge the performances. Allentown’s capacity to handle large crowds is highlighted and the programme is listed in today’s issue.
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Allentown
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Horsford's Acid Phosphate Helps Digestion
Public advice promoting Horsford's acid phosphate to aid digestion after heavy meals. Claims it supports stomach health and improves胃 function by easing overload from food.
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Horsford
Opening Tomorrow at Bronson and Tallman’s
Fall style hats and furnishings showcased with public invitation. An orchestra will furnish music for attendees.
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Bronson & Tallman’s
Laurel window fall opening ends evening with orchestra
Beidleman the book man Bronson and Tallman announce their fall opening this evening for Our Laurel Window. A first class orchestra will be in attendance.
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Beidleman
Bronson & Tallman
Practice Economy in Medicine Purchases
Advertisement urges economy in buying medicines and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as superior value. Claims 100 doses cost one dollar, encouraging consumers to select the product for greater medicinal value.
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Hood
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SPP
Suburban Electric Light Company
Crainavar
Haviland
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Dresden
Cai Terman
Erman
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