Street Cleanliness and City Life in Scranton
The narrator laments dirty streets and lax municipal effort in Scranton, praising the idea of a bicycle officer and white uniforms after cleaning. He criticizes drivers who litter, notes a City Hall side-board wagon dumping refuse, and calls for proactive cleanliness led by Mayor hopeful Dunning. The piece also comments on public displays of affection and Sunday strolls downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunning
Scranton
City Hall
Mulberry Street City Hall Nights Attract Couples
On Sundays and evenings, police note lingering couples on Mulberry Street near City Hall steps. Wyoming Seminary quartet sang at Simpson Church with Messrs Wella Reynolds Carr and Eyre listed among the performers. Country club bus service runs from 9 p.m. with hourly pickups to 10 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulberry Street
Wyoming Seminary Quartette
Simpson Church
Rtv
Bweet
Messrs, Wella
Reynolds
Carr
Eyre
Country Club
Personal notices from Scranton area residents
A series of brief social items lists movements and visits. Mr and Mrs C D Moude spend a week at Uniondale. Miss Kate Merrick stays with Mrs Mary Grady. George Korh and J J Kaufman plan a week at the Thousand Islands. Mrs L M Gates travels to New York to visit her sister. Mrs Netile Dunn Clark sails for Tadta. Prof R Dunn, D D, of Milledale Mich, is featured as the crest of his daughter. Rev J Z B Feeley officiates in Stroudsburg replacing Rev Father Walsh. G A Williams returns from vacation to the Republican. Dr Newton J Newbury, senior surgeon at Lackawanna hospital, visits New York City. Dr George A Blanchard fills in temporarily. James F Doyle, hotel man, takes day clerk post at the Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledale
Mich
Mra. Gates
Madisen Avenue
J. Z. B. Feeley
Stroudsburg
Father Walsh
G. A. Williams
The
Republican
Adtlinlle City
Ocean Grove
Hudson River
Netwon J. Newbury
Lackawanna Hospital
New York City
George A. Blanchard
Newbury
James F. Doyle
Lackawanna Valley
Hmself
Hammondsport
N. Y
the Westminster
Butler husband wounds wife in brutal attack
Mrs. Timothy McNulty lies in precarious condition at her Grant avenue home after her husband struck her with a butcher knife Saturday night. McNulty, intoxicated, went to bed following the act and was arrested at the central police station. Dr. J J Carroll treated the head wound and said the woman’s condition remains critical. The couple’s three weeks old child was in her arms during the assault, and a hearing was scheduled for the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy McNulty
Grant Avenue
West
Scranton
Central Police Station
McNulty
J. J. Carroll
John Davis
Dyer
Boy Saves Brothers in Scranton Bed Fire
Three children of Ephraim Davis on William Street narrowly escaped a deadly blaze when Thomas Davis awoke to smoke and fire in bed. He dragged his brothers to safety and shouted for help, prompting neighbors to assist. the lamp fire was contained with little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim Davis
William Street
Scranton
Thomas
When London Sleeps at Academy of Music this Labor Day weekend
James H. Wallick brings the hit play When London Sleeps to the Academy of Music for September 6 7 and 8 with a matinee. The production promises a strong cast and lavish scenery that electrified New York audiences at the Fourteenth Street theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Academy of Music
James H. Wallick
Fourteenth Street Theater
New York
St Cecelia’s Academy Announces Seasonal Reopening on Wyoming Avenue
St Cecelia's academy on Wyoming avenue will reopen for the season on Tuesday March 7. The school offers a thorough business and classical course with stenography in the Graham and Perrin method, typewriting, and English. Terms available at the academy. it is described as among the foremost institutions of its kind in the state and seeks wide patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecelia's Academy
Wyoming Avenue
Graham and Perrin
Oriental Rugs and Carpets At Old Tariff Prices
Michaellan Bros. announces a fall import line of fine rugs offered at old tariff prices. The store is located at 1M Washington Avenue and invites customers to purchase now to save.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaellan Bros
Washington Avenue
Scranton Conservatory of Music Opens Next Wednesday
The Scranton Conservatory of Music on Adame Avenue and Linden Street announces opening in all departments next Wednesday. The director will receive visitors and prospective pupils today from noon to 2 and 6 to 8 PM, with prospectus available on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Big City Labor Parade Plans and Mass Meeting
A large labor celebration is set with a parade and mass meeting at Laurel Hill park. Central Labor Union leads, featuring 40 organizations in three divisions including street department workers and women’s labor groups. Speakers include John A. Hart and J. W. Plasterer. Parade forms on Linden and Affinh avenues, moves at 1 50 p m, with prizes for best and oldest lineups and local newspaper participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Laurel Hill Park
Street Commissioner's Department
John A. Hart
J. W. Plasterer
T. J. Fox
J. H. McNulty
J. F. Everett
M. D. Flaherty
John FR. Farr
Thomas J. Monaghan
William O'Connell
Frederick Haas
Nelson G. Teets
Arthur Kelly
James Tierney
J. M. Lamb
George Gobler
Daniel Harris
T. J. Gilbride
George Dorsey
J. P. Keiper
J. M. Hornbaker
Bishop Hoban Returns From Rome to Scranton as Coadjutor
Rt Rev Bishop Hoban arrives aboard the City of Paris in Scranton after a voyage from Rome. He confirms he will reside in Scranton within weeks and serve as coadjutor bishop rather than rector of the cathedral. He discusses the Rome trip, Cardinal Bates appointment, and plans for future episcopal duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoban of
Astley
Bishop Hoban
Rome
Paris
Scranton
O'Hara
Ashley
Tribune
Cardinal Bates
the Propaganda
Satolli
College of the Propaganda
Hoban
J. A. O'Reilly
Brakeman William M. Wilson Fatally Struck by Train
William M. Wilson a brakeman for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western was killed when he walked onto a second track and was struck by a fast freight in the yard. He died at Moses Taylor hospital from shock and blood loss after his left arm was severed and multiple ribs were broken. The 42 year old husband and father, of 120 Garfield avenue, will have a funeral announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Wilson
Delaware, Lacka- Wanna and Western Company
Moses Taylor Hospital
Wilson
Garfield Avenue
Callender Family Reunion Held in Callender Chapel
Nearly one hundred descendants of Samuel Callender gathered for the ninth annual Callender reunion at Blakely in the Callender Memorial chapel. Rev Newell Callender Sr led devotions, M Callender gave the address, and Alderman John T Howe spoke in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Callender
Blakely
Callender
Newell Callender
M. Callender
John T. Howe
Charles Callender
Oriana Williams
Edward Callender
Edith Hull
Williams
J. R. Ellis
Boy Finds Torpedo as Doctor Treats Lacerated Hands
Seven year old Georgie Saul of Price Street found a railroad torpedo near Bloom tracks yesterday afternoon and opened it with a stone. Dr. F C Hall attended him and treated two badly lacerated hands as the extent of his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie Saul
Thomas Saul
Price Street
F. C. Hall
Desperate Night as William Newey Threatens Wife
William Newey of Third Street, in a drunken state, chased his wife with a razor crying he would kill her. Patrolmen Walsh and Schmidt arrested him. he is held at the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Newey
Third Street
Walsh and
Schmidt
Farewell for Rev and Mrs Luce at Second Presbyterian
A hall and farewell service at Second Presbyterian marked the sendoff of Rev and Mrs Luce for missionary work in China. Dr. A. J. Brown of New York City delivered the address, with prayers led by Dr. McLeod and tributes from James H. Torrey and others. The First Presbyterian congregation united for the occasion, and the event concluded with personal good wishes from the Scranton community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Church
A. J. Brown
D. D
New York City
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Dr. Robinson
James H. Torrey
Henry W. Luce
China
Second Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Home Church
James McLeod
Brown
Orient
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Norton’s
Lackawanna Ave
Hans
Garney, Brown & Co
Norrman & Moore Fire Insurance
Wyoming Ave
Ackawanna, Aunday
Penn Avenue
A. B. Warman
W. B. Henwood
Lackawanny Ave
Ghas McMullen
National Bank Blin
Scott
Denta
Lackawanna
ST. Cecelia’s
Academy
Adame Avenue
Linden Street
Mimin Avenue
Afiffinh Avenue
Linslet Street
MiiMin Avenue
Linden
Central Lebor Union
Scranton Typographical Union
Bricklayers Union
Plumbers’ Tinton, Naval Cigarmakers’ Union
Society of Amalgamated Lace Curtain Operators
Stone Cutters’ Union
Stone Macons’ Union
Machine Woodworkers’ Union
Electric City Lodge
I. A. M. Scranton Barberry Association
Scranton Clerks Association
United Garment Workers of America
National Laundry Workers’ Association
Building Trades Council
Carpenters’ Union
Painters’ Union
Lathers’ Union
Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association
Operative Plasters
German Progressive Union
Tallors’ Union
Journeymen Horse Shoets
Tron Moulders’ Union
Iron Moulders’ Union
M. M
Patern Makers’ Association
Brotherhood of Hollers Makers and Iron Ship Builders
Brotherhood of Railroad
Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors
Brotherhood of Railroad Hngineers
Brotherhood of Railroad Firemen
A. J. Dunning
Wyoming
Spruce
Franklin
Bridge
Washington
Pine
Quincy
Third Prise
Sues Prize
M. D. Finherty
H. Shopland
James Donahoe
Department of Overseers
Street Commissioners Department
Department of Sewers and Drains
Department of
Lawrence Band
A. O. U. W. Hall
Beecham
Callender Chapel
Boy
Hall
Honda
Adams Avenue
Misses Merrills
Jefferson Avenue
Klondyke Investment Company
Mears Building
Anenany
Katharine Elizabeth Wilcox
Lackah
Court House
Calvin W. Parsons
Golden Eagle
Bilectric City Castle
Central Park Garden
Labor Day
Luce
Dr. McLeod
Diack
Garahoan
MR. Luce
Henry W. Luck
Mason
Per Doz
Clarke Bros
Bronson & Tallman
Hatters and Furnishers
Spruce Street
Bell & Skinner
Jarmyn Hatters
S.C. Snyder
Spruce St
Jermyn
Brussels
Siebegker & Watiains
Ckawanna
Waloney OL
Meridian Street
Raynolds
Sohmer Piano
J. W. Guernsey
Baying
Scranton, PA
Prop
J.D
Williams & Bro
Ara and
Arg Lack. Ave
Ingrain
Agra
Lackawanna Avenue
Silverstone
Will
Jaime White Frone
Hoe Blore
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