Harsh Words in Court Tie Up Several Trials
John Kelly a former eighteenth ward alderman faced forgery and perjury charges in a case brought by John Benore over a mortgage on Scranton Street property. The trial stretched into the afternoon with a verdict not yet reached. Other trials included H S Gorman Co v John Miller over floor specifications and Rarrick v Stevens over a $500 check. The Conrad v Scranton Dairy suit sought payment for 26 000 pounds of ice, with a ruling due next morning.
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Bald
John Henore
Gorman & Co
Miller
John Kelly
John P. Kelly
John F. Scrage
John Benore
Kelly
Trais
Morrison
Scranton Street
Benore
Dunham
John
Gorman
F. G. Barrick
Mr. Narrick
William F. Stevens
New York
Trader's National Bank
Stevens
Rarrick
Numerous court rulings issued in Scranton area docket
Yesterday rulings granted to show cause why non suits should not be stricken off and judgments opened or defended. Cases include George Jones vs Edward Conway, Jones & Lewis vs Frank Risecto, John Frink against Wilkes-Barre and Scranton Railway and Seranton Steel, H. Goldsleger et al against Turner & Hershkovitz, Ruth Cordner divorcing J Cordner, and A W Brown mortgage and A D Dean claims with committee T Brown authorized to pay expenses and 5500 for Dean with interest.
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George Jones
Edward Conway
Jones & Lewis
Frank Risecto
John Frink
Wilkes-Barre and Scranton Railway Company
Seranton Steel Company
South Scranton
Chase
Turner & Hershkovitz
H. Goldsleger
Hershkovits
J. Harris
BH. Turner
Turner
Ruth Cordner
Benton
R. H. Tolgate
J. Cordner
German Ministers Meet In Scranton Church Session
A conference of German clergymen gathered yesterday in St Pauls church Prospect avenue Scranton with about fifteen ministers from the area attending. Rev W Luer presided at the afternoon session and Rev J Schoettle reported on German Presbyterian work. Night talks were given by Rev C F Dies Rev J Borg and Rev Luer. The Ladies Aid marked its thirteenth anniversary with refreshments and a reception. The baptism of Rev Herman Retters infant occurred in the afternoon conducted by Rev Dr HE Schmidt. The list of clergymen included W Luer J Bats A Weber A Weiskopff C F Dies Dr B J Schmidt J Schoettle Herman Retter W A Nordt Edward Gottlieb and others.
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St. Paul's Church
Prospect Avenue
W. Luer
Archbald
J. Schoettle
First German Presbyterian Church
West Scranton
Cc. F. Dies
Nanticoke
J. Borg
Baltimore
Luer
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Church
M. Helmann
Philip Klein
Charles Morliman
Andrew Glarner
Herman Retter
Rrey
HE. J. Schmidt
Church of Peace
J. Bats
A. Weber
Promoters Agree to Two Percent Tax Provision
Members of the light and water committee have assurances that the Lackawanna Light Heat and Power promoters will accept a two percent tax on gross receipts. An amendment containing the tax is expected to be reported, making payment certain under the franchise.
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Light and Water Committee of Common Council
Lackawanna Light, Heat and Power Company
Boy Falls Into Boiler Tub at Dunmore Laundry
Joseph Burns aged 16, employed at Model steam laundry in Dunmore, fell into a tub of boiling water while removing baskets. He was rescued by his employer, with both legs severely scalded. Dr Bernstein reported the condition as very serious.
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Joseph Burns
Model Steam Laundry
Dunmore
Bernstein
Scranton School Inspectors Probe Overcrowding Conditions
The teachers' committee of the board of control with Superintendent G W Phillips and Secretary B D Fellows began an inspection of city schools to assess overcrowding. They visited Nos 25 27 28 and 99 in North Scranton finding higher than last year but not alarming due to new No 45 opening six rooms at full capacity. Attendance rose by 12-15 per room compared with last year. Nos 27 28 Green Ridge and Pine Brook listings were fuller. Some increased attendance linked to local population growth. No 39 set aside a room for breaker boys. No 9 Seventh ward not overcrowded. West Scranton visits planned, with Nos 18 10 14 and 16 in Fourth ward noted as overcrowded. Committee members listed.
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Board of Control
G. W. Phillips
B.D. Fellows
Scranton
Green Ridge
Pine Brook
Broaker
West Scranton
F. 3. Barker
T. J. Jennings
John O'Malley
Market Quiet After Stormy Session on Sept Four
New York trading closed quiet after a volatile day with large selling and brief recoveries. Bonds fell in liquidation but rallied with stocks. United States Steel and other leaders showed declines while a few issues rose on the first call.
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New York
United States
Peepea Street Railway and regional prices listing
Fragmented OCR lists multiple company names and street references, followed by a dairy and produce price roundup. It mentions Peepea Street Railway, Jersey and Pocono Ice Co, Consolidated Water Bioply Co, Beranton Wholesale Market, and various per bushel prices for beans, peas, onions, and potatoes with dairy items like flour and butter.
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Peepea Street Railway
Beranton
H. G. Dale
Agricultural market report with mixed commodity updates
New York market summary shows irregular wheat trading with fluctuating spot prices and futures. Corn oats and butter cheese prices listed with regional variations, futures closing higher on some contracts amid light movement and steady to firm tones in several dairy products.
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New York
Duluth
Manitoba
Loxa
Imitwe
Wade
Waine
Gallige
New State
Pennsylvania
Wheat and grains move on Chicago Board of Trade figures
Weakness in wheat dominated trading with September steady and December lower while corn and oats rose. January provisions advanced, cash quotes showed unsettled flour market and varied grain prices across No. 2 spring and red wheats No. 2 corn and oats with pork and lard futures also moving higher.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Northwestern
Cattle and Hogs Markets Report for Chicago Trade
Cattle receipts 18 000 with Texans and westerns. prices listed by class with steers and cows strong to steady. Hog receipts 17 000 with higher opening and mixed sales. bulk around 7.45. Sheep receipts 18 000 with good to choice wet years lambs and mixed sheep steady to strong.
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Chicago
Cattle and Hog Prices in East Buffalo Market Report
East Buffalo market notes cattle receipts steady with light demand for veals five to eight twenty five. Hog receipts two thousand four hundred active with varying classes from light to heavy and mixed lots priced from seven to eight dollars. Sheep and lambs receipts six point two with lambs in lower to mid range and ewes and yearlings shown in mixed figures.
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East Buffalo
H.mains
Oil City daily credits and shipments report
Credit balances stand at 122 with no bids on certificates. Shipments reach 95,008 barrels, average 9,189 barrels per run. Total runs amount to 108,011 barrels, average value $1,610 per barrel.
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Oil City
Oi City
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Guezzo
M. Letizia Pugilano
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Court House News Notes
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Dies
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Wall Street Review
Tribune
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All Meare Building
W. D. Runyon
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Brook
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Hocking Valley
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Kun
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Union Pacifle
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Wuahitshall
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OMG
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Lackawanna Dairy Co
Aes County Law
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Tee First Nat. Bank
Third National Bank
People's Ban Enenees
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Seeane Scranton
People's Street Railway
Seeetesscua
New York Grain and Produce Market
Chicago Grain Market
Buffalo Live Stock Market
Nottingham
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Spencer Trask & Co
Bankers
Pine Street
New York Stock Exchange
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Broadway
New York City
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Wees
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Griffin's
M. H. Griffin
Clothier and Furnisher
Lackawanna Avenue
Goldsmith's Bazaar
Wis, Ruddy, Ohves & Murphy
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