Industrial World Live News on Scranton to Nanticoke Train
The Lackawanna railroad ran the Hoboken Buffalo and Scranton Nanticoke trains yesterday with two newspaper crews aboard. The Scranton Nanticoke run covered thirty four miles in forty three minutes with two stops Pittston and Kingston. The Buffalo line timed eight hours fourteen minutes, slower than last Sunday by twenty nine minutes after a forty five minute Washington delay.
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Scranton
Nanticoke
Hoboken
Buffalo
Lackawanna Road
Washington
Hobeken
Whahington
Oelock
Binghamton
Welock
Balleoy
Peter MacCann
Snigine 925
Ely
Garland
Erutine 16
Elmnfra
Philadelphia miller taps steel slag for phosphate feed
Jacob Reese of Philadelphia resumes activity at his phosphate mill in Pottstown works. He converts slag from basic Bessemer steelmaking into phosphoric ore. Meanwhile Lackawanna railway schedules shift. northern division trains now run to Seventon division’s new western end at Bimbra rather than Binghamton.
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Jacob Reese
Philadelphia
Elo
Pottstown Tron Company
Reese Hais
Reese
Lackawanna Road
Seventon
Bimbra
Binghamton
Passenger engineers race from Elmira to Scranton new route
The Passenger engineers who have run from Elmira to Binghamton, but who now run to Scranton, are Georges Shoemaker, Thomas Milan, Jack Clark, John Evans, T. WH. Genware and F. L. King. Endnesr William Houghwout of this city will in the future run between Elmira and Buffalo.
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Elmira
Binghamton
Scranton
Georges Shoemaker
Thomas Milan
Jack Clark
John Evans
T. WH. Genware
F. L. King. Endnesr
William Houghwout
Buffalo
Lehigh Watley Railroad Returns Treasurership to J Andrew Harris Jr
August coal tonnage rises to 4 279 000 tons up 326 000 from July. J Andrew Harris Jr regains the treasurership of the Lehigh Watley Railroad. Alderson named as purchasing agent. Mileage book change with Lackawanna to remove mileage by conductors starts October 1, replacing ticket agent handling. Conductors previously issued mileage until a year ago.
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J. Andrew Harris, Jr
Lehigh Watley Railroad Company
Woc
Alderson
Conmnans
Lackawanna Vaid
Treasurer Accused of Embezzling Funds in Brotherhood Case
Ketcham of Academy Street was held to bail at four dollars by Alderman Kasson on charges of misappropriating about 175 dollars from the Weal branch of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. George F. Thomas furnished the information. the American Equality and Security conf. was the prosecutor and the lodge faced internal scrutiny.
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BOS
Terra Cotta Firm Wins Prolonged Suit Against Mears
The case of Pittsburm Tierra Cotta Lumber Company versus July A. Mears concluded with a jury verdict for the plaintiff. Judge Archbild presided as the long trial spanned the week. The award totaled 7,21M. The jury reached its decision Saturday morning as part of ongoing deliberations with the court.
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Terra Cotta Company
Pittsburm Tierra Cotta Lumber Company
Court Verdicts Record Damaged Text Summary
The document reports verdicts in several cases with plaintiffs winning in multiple actions including a tondry dispute and a Mary Bwitt et al case against Michael Walsh et al with small damages. It notes five of last week’s thirty five cages dried and other outcomes like settlements, non suits and cases not listed. It references city bank cases and the Throop estate with executors Wolf and Warren.
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Mary Bwitt
Michael Walsh
Annie Reddington
A. T. Meade
Joseph A. Chouneter
Wolf
Warren
BOW
Throop
City Bank
Miss Augusta Archbal d Wins Country Club Handicap
Miss Augusta Archbald captured the ladies handicap at the Country Club in a nail biting finish. The cup, titled T. OB. defies, was awarded for a featuring a splendid bas relief on the cup. Visitors observed perfect weather as A. H. Storrs and A. Hunt served as scorekeepers. complete scores followed.
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T. OB
Augusta Archbald
Messere
A. H. Storrs
A. (. Hunt
Reception to Vetter by Kid Fellows Lodges
A reception for Philip J. Vetter will be held tomorrow evening at Music Hall starting at 8. Canton Scranton Patriarchs Militant will oversee in full uniform without hats or swords. The program includes multiple musical selections and addresses by city and lodge officials from Lincoln, Lackawanna, and Green Ridge, with Dewe y Quartette and North Hod Glee Club featured.
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Philip J. Vetter
Canton Scranton
SO Toue II
Eee
Eet Se Tonenens Orchestra Vriver
Esyeeey Stov
Perce
Sgrech Knhige Quartette
Welcone
James Mote
Foo Weohn
Lincoln Lode
Hos. Olver
Globe Lodge
Bulo
T. Dione
Reverca Lodge
Harry Reynolds
Robert Burns Lodge
Byloedlon
Dewey
Lewis J. Thirds
Lincoln Lodge
O.a
Cavarvaeseetd
Mvesusevdve
Orchestra Ute Tantaeans
Ny Cob PL
Vetter Selection
Os “North Hod Glee Chub
Court House News Notes
Saturday saw several county jail inmates discharged by court order with no indictments issued. A probate matter in Joseph Rydey estate seeks to vacate a real estate rule from August 14. Charles Winter became guardian of Emma worth Propst, minor, while Kilne v Paull defendants were substituted. Arguments held in Fell township text book case and Farr v Mullen before Judge Edwards.
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Orher
Tony Jowleh
Lena Walsh
Alias Miller
Henry Filley
John Soloth
John Poschup
Patrick Murray
Frank Meverdy
William Griffith
Clon Hale
Annie Hoyle
William Cole
James White
John Santorne
Ann Rosencrants
Mary May
William Mahon
Liasie Ludwie
Wiliam Foley
John G. Davis
Lobeck Chrinchnrick
Joseph Cole
Joseph Rydey
Charles Winter
Emaworth Propet
William Propst
PD. Ly. Kilne
F. Paull
Martha ¥. Paull
Margaret F. Paul
Remains Identified After Track Incident Near South Mill
Remains on Delaware and Hudson tracks near South Mill identified as Patrick Walsh of Mil Cedar Avenue. He was en route home when killed three blocks from his destination. Walsh was a fireman on the Lackawanna line and a member of the Firemen's Association.
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Delaware and Hudson
South Mill
Patrick Walsh
Mil Cedar Avenue
Lackawanna
Hoe
Firemens' Association
Manila’s Quaint Museum of Curios
A Manila museum houses a two century collection of war trophies from Spanish-Native conflicts. The display features bolo and machete weapons, bamboo cannons, lava cannon balls, old swords, spears, and primitive labor-saving models, all preserved from colonial and native eras.
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Manila
Made by a Rave Two Centuries Behind the Times
A fragmentary phrase notes a group forming a movement described as a rave two centuries behind the times in a bid to better their condition. The text hints at social critique without naming people or places.
Soldiers' Orphans' Schools Annual Report Summary
The annual report shows 1127 children in May 1898 and 1102 in August 1908 indicating a decline. It lists placements in Chevi ter Springs Susquehanna and Fayette counties with the Scotland Franklin industrial school totaling 112. The commission urges 1899 legislation to admit sons of Spanish American War veterans. Treasurer’s figures cover clothing improvements repairs totaling 150,000 plus dollars in several quarters.
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Alner
Fallowa
Cheviter Springs
Chetter County
Harford
Susquehanna County
Not Guilty Of Wife Stealing Case Ignored By Judge
George Bowen was arraigned on grand larceny charges over a claimed wife of Twn Johnson. Mrs Johnson testified she was never married to the prosecutor, and the alderman discharged Bowen. Bowen denied the theft saying he hired Mira Johnson as housekeeper and did not marry her.
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George Bowen
Alderman Miller
Twn Johnson
Fine Diamond Rings and Watches Sale at One-Fourth Value
A local advertisement lists fine jewelry and silverware including diamond rings and solid gold bands with reduced prices. It promotes ladies solid silver and Elgin watches, Rogers Bros spoons and dining pieces, and many items marked down to about one-fourth their original value. The sale emphasizes hurry and bulk quantities with mentions of hundreds of ladies solid silver rings and various accessories available at Davidow Brow.
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Elgin
Rogers Bros
Rogers
Elgin Movement
Ladites
Meeneh
Davidow Brow
The New Black Dress Goods Stock Exploration
The store highlights a vast black dress goods selection presented under bright lighting to reveal fabric quality. It claims seven years of experience and asserts black fabrics are no longer solely for mourning. The emphasis is on rich, smooth blacks across hundreds of styles.
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Industrial Notes
Ketcham
Mears
Rome
Atlantic
Gail Borden
Eagle Brand
Borden's Condensed Milk CO
N.Y
Miss Archbald
Elizabeth Archboald
Misa Anderson Evens
Welles
H Storrs
Mins Simpson
Helen Matthews
Mien Linborg Perees
Alice Matthews
Mies van Cleef Aweay
Yas
Miles Vons
Vetter
Court House News Notes
Mecca
Spears
Islands
Office of Patents
Hood
Charles Bover
Glens Falls
N. Y
Porras
Asp
Boston
Davidow Bros
Lackawanna Ava
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
THE
Weston Mill CO
Carbondale, Olyphant
Mount Pleasant Coal
Connell
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and
Wilkes Harre
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Wilton
Axminster
Velvet
Brussels
Savonerrie
Ingrain
Williams & M’anusty
Wyoming Avenue
Pilsner
W. Nin
Thos. Kelly's
Erand
Avcous
Third National Bank
United States
Surplas
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H
PPCK
Cashler
Dr.densten
Spruce St
Temple Court Building
Rm. Oensten
Florey & Brooks
Court House
Moosic Powder CO
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
iRepaura Chom
Exel
Sives
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