CITY NOTES FIGHT AT THE GATEY AND OTHER ITEMS
A noisy scuffle between Judge and Gorman will decide Price at the Gadotw tonight. Victoria Merkle of Carbonedate receives an original widow's pension. Three arrests for street walking, each fined, are recorded. An infant death leads to no inquest. City Christian Endeavor plans a special meeting to organize faculty and relief. Polling place changes announced. Miner incident at Johnson colliery results in death. Week clearings reported by Scranton Banking. Board of Trade meets tonight after summer recess. Luncheon and German class notices appear. Stolen goods recovered. fraud charges filed. The Ted Rocks affair is restored to original beauty by artist Arthur Toed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Rocks
Hallatend
Arthur Toed
Afr
Tood
Montrese Republican
Central Labor Union Meeting Endorses Boycott Against Two Theatres
The Central Labor Union held a well attended meeting at Carpenters' Hall to discuss key issues. A resolution demanding a boycott against two theatres was unanimously passed, labeling the houses unfair and antagonistic to labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Wvnsion
Carpenters’ Hall
Theaatrical
Labor Union Plans 1900 AFL Convention in Detroit
The text outlines preparations for the American Federation of Labor 1900 convention to be held in Detroit during December. It notes the expected large delegate attendance and efforts to organize workers in newly unionized factories in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feld
Cltien Aetion
American Federation of Labor
Detroit
Clear
Reception at Scranton Conservatory of Music
The Scranton Conservatory of Music will host its annual reception next Thursday evening at the Conservatory on Adame avenue and Linden street. Two new faculty members, Miss Ada Pt Dean and Miss TL A Livi, will be introduced, with open studios and an exhibition of recent works by Miss MacNutt and Miss Tull in the china painting and drawing departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Mirstic
Adame Avenue
Linden Street
Mies Ada Pt
Mise TL. A. Livi
Olies
Mise MacNutt
Mise Tull
China
Young Boy Fatally Injured in Throop Mines
John Armetronik Taylor a 15 year old doortender from Throop was killed Saturday morning when struck by three mine cars. He suffered severe injuries to the right shoulder exposing internal organs and died later at Lackawanna hospital. Funeral services are set for tomorrow in Joelek with burial in Jermyn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Armetronik Taylor
Throop
Lackawanna
Fo'elouki
Joelek
Jermyn Cemetery
DOBBS AND SKELLY DISPUTE FIGHT DISQUALIFICATION
Jack Skelly claims Dobbs fouled deliberately to get disqualified after a Thursday night bout. Skelly, a former handler for Dobbs with Matehews at Coney Island, says Dobbs resorted to fouling to avoid losing and argues the judge could have stopped the fight earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack” Skelly
Ick" Skelly
Dobb
Matethews
Coney Tshind
Dobb Ha
Skelly Wike
Debbs
Maelish Aqvent
Skelly
Debbos
Post Office Robber Charlee Allen Captured in Germany
The famed post office robber Charlee Allen was captured in Inerlin Germany on Friday last, recalled for the 1865 Scranton postal heist worth $10,000 in stamps. Accomplices Russell and Killoran were suspected. the gang’s route home was never traced. They were later jailed on Ludlow Street in New York and escaped on July 4, 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlee Allen
Inerlin
Germany
Scranton gostalMes
Allen
Russell
Killoran
Ludlow Etreen
New York
Boycott Committee Plans Expansion Amid Strikes
The strikers committee will meet this evening to consider adding more names to the list of those deemed unfair to union labor. The strike remains ongoing with carpenters securing contracts and a growing share of work.
Man Hit By Train Suffers Amputations Near Home
John Hoper of Bear Creek on the Bloomstore division of the Lackawanna road was seriously injured Saturday when he fell under a freight train near his home. He lost a leg and two toes, was taken to Moses Taylor hospital, where the limb and toes were amputated. He was resting quietly last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoper
Bear Creek
Bloomstore
Lackawanna Road
Heth
Trai
Wye Lefe
Moses Taylor
Republican County Convention and Primary Election Notice
Notice of Republican county convention to be held on September 2 at 2 p.m. in the county courthouse to recount returns and conduct business. Also announces a primary election on September 2 between 6 and 7 p.m. for nominating three qualified persons to the county committee, with filing and payment deadlines and penalties explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baturdus
Aue
Court House
Beranten
Vietlanee
Ania
Hs Vighinee
Nik
Mary
Reg.istering
BN. Willard
J.B. Watking
Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad Claims
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething aid used by millions of mothers for over fifty years. It promises relief for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea and claims global demand with a price of twenty one cents per bottle.
Godlike Riches and the Life of Vanderbilt Sermon
Rev James M Leod of the First Presbyterian Church preached on Cornelius Vanderbilt calling him a good man with great riches. He urged wealth should serve God and humanity, praise noble character over money, and urged leaving a good name as a lasting legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M'Leod D. D
First Presbyterian Church
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Jane McLeod
Ged
Roth
Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
Gil
Phebe
Tote
Werminster Abbey
Eturch
Guyuldo
Wwe
Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Ad
A testimonial letter praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relieving fatigue back pains and menstrual suffering. The writer urges women to seek early help and notes Mrs. Pinkham offers free advice from her Massachusetts office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia BE
Pinkham
Sam
Denna Resicuer
Runssxiara, Ip
Sarah the Princess Sermon on Sarah in Old Testament
Rev. J. B. Sweet of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church delivered the second sermon in a series titled The Women of the Old Testament with focus on Sarah the Princess. The discourse traced the biblical journey of Abram and Sarai, renamed Abraham and Sarah, and highlighted faith, divine guidance, and the mother’s role in the promise to form a great nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Sweet
J. BR. Sweet
Simpson Methodist
Sarah
Sweet
Abraham
Sara
Illumination preparations for firemen state convention parade
Elaborate preparations are under way to illuminate and decorate the city for the firemen state convention. About sixty five companies have signified intent to attend. The Darktown fire brigade of Pittsburgh famed for burlesque displays will compete for a $100 prize for the most grotesque Darktown company in line on parade day October 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darktown Fire Brigade
Pittston
Burlesque
State Convention of Jr O U A M Opens in City
Delegates arrive for the Jr Order of United American Mechanics state convention in Wilkes Barre. Headquarters opened at the Powell Building on Wyoming Avenue with a reception and badge souvenirs. Sessions start tomorrow in the Lyceum with Mayor Moir welcoming, officers to be elected, and discussions on constitutional changes. The Daughters of America also hold their state convention this week in Grand Army Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermyn
Powell
Wyoming Avenue
Jr. Order
American Mechanics
Charm
Powell Building
Marvin Tuttle
H. Richards
T. A. Garbig
George W. Fink
A. J. Shafer
F. J. Daniels
T. A. Wylon
Wm. Neightor
Jt. Fuller
Charles Mindle
D. F. Mand
W. H Crisman
G. Harvey
PR. Nichols
Arthur E. Tuller
Wm. Christ
Henry Katcher
B. H. Crietman
C. W. Sloat
Focal Committee
Elity
Hotel Jermyn
Geo
Gower
Alfeonns
Chas. & Crail
Monongahela
Mo PL Dieckeson
MTD
Glen Tiddle
Edward 8. Desmer
Ravers Bend
Lyceum
Moir
Philadelphia
Ares
Zacarieh Tavior Wobensmith
James M. Crawford
John W. Calver
Vaunt
Stat Council
Daughters of America
Authiorwy
Alsa
Grand Army
Hiss
Lillian Maxman
Fannie Miller
Clara Mughes
J. C. Schlitz
Calf Dies In Barnyard As Heat Overwhelms Dairyman’s Helper
A dairyman’s young slave boy tended cattle in extreme heat and collapsed after a long day. His wife later released the calf to the yard, the animal dying from heat exposure while the boy lay unconscious nearby. The article notes the boy’s condition and the tragic scene at the barnyard.
Boy Ray Evans Injured After Flagstone Fall
Eight year old Ray Evans of Wayne Avenue sustained a broken left leg last Saturday evening when a loose flagstone by a fence collapsed while he and friends played on School Street. Dr Donne attended and set the bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
William Evans
Wayne Avenue
School Street
Donne
Funeral of John M. Witina at Jones home
The funeral for the late John M. Witina took place Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs John X Jones where he had boarded for ten years. Rev B R Jones D D officiated. Interment followed at Washburn street cemetery with pallbearers Edward YT Williams David Williams Besse Jones David Hughes Pred Huston and Jenkin Williams and flower bearer John Lloyd. The Welsh Congregational church will hold a grand social in the church parlors this evening hosted by members whose names begin with B and F. Earlier, John D Evans of Edna avenue will lecture on his summer trip to Chicago Denver Leadville and other western cities and display specimens from the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Withina
John X. Jones
BR. B. Jones
Washburn Street
Edward YT. Willams
David Williams
Besse Jones
David Hughes
Pred Huston
Jenkin Williams
John Lloyd
Welsh Congregational Church
John D. Evans
Edna Avenue
Chicago
Denver
Leadville
Evans
Local social notes from Morris Run to Wayne Avenue
Miss Agnes Gilmore and Cora Griffin visited friends in Nichol son yesterday. Mr Hector Davis spent yesterday with friends in Nantisville. Mrs Alloa Males of Colorado formerly of this city is visiting parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Luddon. Miss Besele Thedles from Susquehanna county is visiting Mr and Mrs A F G Hoyle. Mrs Evan Rees and daughter Orwen are visiting relatives in Waverly. Mr Joseph Thomas of North Main Avenue is visiting friends in Carbondale. Miss Barbara Barrett of Archdale guest of Miss Alloo Nolio on Yard Street. Mr Thomas Watkins of Wayne Avenue returned from a week in Philadelphia. Miss Edith Davis of Green Quarter vacationing at Lake Sherman returned home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Gilmore
Morris Run
Cora Griffin
William — Atreet
Nicholson
Hector Davis
Cireen Street
Nantis Viilea
Alloa
Colorado
Vietimie
Mira
Thomas Luddon
West Market Street
Besele H Thedles
Susquehanna County
A. F. G Hoyle
Weer Market Street
Evan Rees
Orwen
Waverly
Joseph Thomas
North Main Avenue
Carbondale
Barbara Barrett
Archdac
Misa Alloo Nolio
Yard Street
Thomas Watkins
Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia
Edith Davis
Green Qureet
Lake Sherman
Atlantic City Excur to National Export Exposition
Special train leaves Beranton at 1.00, Pitleten 8.10, Wilkes-Barre 8 a.m. Tickets five dollars good to stop in Philadelphia and return within limit. Excur runs to National Export Exposition with tickets valid on regular trains until September 1 and good through the 20th in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Era Central Railroad
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Beranton
Pitleten
Wilkes-Barre
Local Team Defeats Routh Ride Bunsota in One-Sided Game
The home team secured a decisive win over Routh Ride Bunsota yesterday. Teammates and visitors were noted in attendance as Mr and Mrs Tienlol Sullivan of Lue zerng spent Sunday with local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunsota
Vno
Sarre
Tienlol Sullivan
Luezerng
Obituary notices from Prowpcock and nearby towns
Anna O Hara of Prowpcock Avenue died yesterday morning at three months old. Funeral Friday at 2 PM at Cathedral cemetery Mire. Mire Broeder died Saturday at home of granddaughter Aliee Lloyd of Dickwien. Funeral yesterday at 2 PM. interment Prompoot cemetery Pockwville. Josephine Smith aged one year died at 2 Bromley Avenue residence yesterday. Funeral today at 2 PM. interment Washburn Street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Martin O' Hara
Pcock Avenue
Mire
P. A. Broeder
Mee
Aliee W. Lloyd
Dickwien
Ofelock
Prompoot
Pockwville
Josephine Smith
Benjamin and
Margaret Smith
Bromley Avenue
Washburn Street
The Negro in Hot Weather Incident
A dairyman on the city outskirts recounts an incident suggesting heat tolerance among Black workers. The piece discusses stereotypes and real conditions under hot weather affecting laborers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ludwic, Briggs, Vose
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Ave
Huntington's Bakery
Spruce Street
Masonie Temple
H. B. Ware
Willams Building
Judge
Gorman
Price
Victoria Merkle
Carbonedate
Harry Thomas
Bella Cole
Elle Owerthold
Heberts
Thimwop
Praneiweo Makutine
Ge Heath
Tn Anathon
Spechal Geeutingette Niahe
Petersburg Schol
City Endeavor Union
Christian Endeavor
Ginee Reformad
South Abington
Lowe
Loach
Erist Oall
Providence
Abinigton Durnpike
Gsju Red
Werchowski
Johnson
Botinidis Mornina
Board of Trate
Atherton
Languagh
Brenehehieies
Young Women's Christhan Association
FB Miltbon
Will Tench
Mire Kowhler
Richard Teibing
Bessie Nelson
Alyse
Johaean
Ol Vt Badby Bowwatin
Ai Bial Tefure
Kiteeon
Mary Burke
Irving Avenue
the Theatres
Central Labor Union
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Dobbs
the Boycott Committee
Republican County Convention
of Ga
Ayer
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sarah the Princess
Chealdea
Cot
Canaan
Abram
Boral
Abrin
Hell
Noain
Fife
Sirah
de Aimum
Phanioh Ia
Amin
Abruham
Baral
Daeoh
Teraed
Baal
Jub Bo Gal
Sardi
Shlewi
Adaman
Elke
Eve
Hue
Alea
Chas
State Convention OF
Foote & Fuller CO
Mears Building
Washington
North Scranton News
John M. Williams
Washington Ave
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Avenue
Pennsylvania
Elmwood Hall
Elmhurst
W. H. OH
Bull Elmhaurst
Fern Ball
Crystal Lake
Stace
Fern Hall
Kop
Parc Mall
Arbondale
Pera Hall
E. Jsghnson
Dundall I'm
Third National Bank
United States
Cappirat
WM. Connell
Henry Belin« Jr
William IL Peck
Cashler
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