Mountain Murderer Case Nearing Verdict in Scranton Trial
In Wilkes Barre and Scranton reports, testimony in the Mountain Murderer case concludes with Shafer facing cross examinations and a closing by Assistant District Attorney Fuller urging first degree murder. Witnesses challenge Shafer and Dorsey reputations as the court adjourns for the day.
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William Scott
Scranton
Frank Shafer
Shafer
Duryea
Emory Robinson
Wilkes- Barre
James Gallagher
Wilkes-Barre
James Eaton
Frank Slattery
Slattery
John Bird
Bird
Charles Dorsey
McCabe
Jordans
Withnees
O'Brien
Quigley
Birds
Aswell
Tlos
Moses
Charley Dorsey
Dorsey
Laula Heim
Lenahan
Dennis Gallagher
John Methaw
Fuller
Shaffer
Miller
Commonwealth
Kind Act Aids Evicted Blind Miner In Five Points
William Leslie of Elmira Telegram collected 110 for John Cannon a poor blind man with a large family evicted for unpaid rent. He raised 100 in three hours from business men and lawyers and received 10 more from Brooks of Telegram Publishing. The funds were placed in Wyoming Valley Trust and the bank book given to Cannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Leslie
Elmira Telegram
John Cannon
Five Points
Leslie
Brooks
Telegram Publishing Company
Wyoming Valley Trust Company
Crowell to Perform Recital at Parish Street Church
Z F Crowell the zither guitarist and singer will give a recital tomorrow evening at Parish Street Methodist Episcopal church joined by editor Boundy author and reader The Rev Dr Mills conducts evangelistic meetings attracting good attendance A fire at Northampton and Sheridan streets was extinguished before the fire department arrived Milk shortages grow in the city due to hot weather and dried pasturage.
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Z. F. Crowell
Luzerne
Geranton
No. 9 Hose Company
Northampton
Sheridan Street
Marriages and civic notes from Pittston area church services
Miss Fannie Webber and Thomas Maglish wed at St Marys church in a ceremony led by Rev Crone with a large crowd and a wedding march by Miss Lizzie Murphy. The couple plan a Pittston residence after a wedding tour. Marie Kane and John Hanlon married at St Johns church with reception for about 40 guests and travel gowns of dark blue. Howard Luckey praised for pitching at West Pittston grounds. Miss Mary A Quinn accepts teaching post in Edwardsville schools after a career in Marcy schools.
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St. Mary's Church
Fannie Webber
Willam Webber
Thomas Maglish
Pittston
Crone
Lizzie Murphy
Misa Beesley
Witine
John Perkins
Wilkes-Barre
Wits
Maggie Kane
J. d. Dougherty
Biide
Marcy
Hallstead Briefs Mention Hartford Fair and Local Events
Hallstead notes report no school Thursday as scholars plan to attend Hartford fair. A Murray building bakery will open on Williams Street. Mrs T J Lamb visited Moosic Tuesday Day. Master Raymond Mack II noted. Mrs L W Church returns from Massachusetts visit. Lt Benedict of Worwich registered at Mitchell House Tuesday. Hartigan company at Kietler Opera House Cheit Bead. Tuesday’s play judged excellent and well received.
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Hartford Fair
Murray Building
Williams Street
T.jd. Lamb
Moosle Treeday
Raymond Mack Ts II
L. W. Church
Massachusetts
A. Lt. Benedict
Worwich
N. Y
Mitchell House
W. HH. Hartigan
Kietler Opera House
Cheit Bead
Belnae the Een
Missionary Efforts in China Face Criticism and Division
A Minneapolis Times summary notes widespread debate over Christian missions in China. Clergymen and observers question the value of vast costs and losses, citing alleged lack of genuine conversions and internal denomination disputes.
Missionaries in China Face Skepticism and Limited Conversions
A historical critique argues 1893 campaigns by a lone man and twenty Swedish girls faced Chinese mistrust. It cites tact fails in church site choice, family ostracism for converts, and doubts about genuine, lasting Christian conversion amid rising local hostility and limited claimed converts.
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China
Altes
School room shortage prompts reform discussion nationwide
The Philadelphia Press argues that annual public school spending of over 1.2 million dollars per U S child shows stark disparities and room shortages in major cities from New York to Chicago. It warns of costly but wasteful buildings and urges prudent use of funds to ensure every child can attend class, noting rural areas face even tougher gaps.
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The
Tribune
Laning
Public Square
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Publi
Permagent
Schol Ee
Massachi
Mengey Ivan Fi
South Caroline
Moston
New York City
Chicago
Let Us Help Cuba A Pertinent Question
A Chicago Tibet Herald discussion questions Mexico recognizing Cuban rebels and broader Latin American response. It argues sympathy for Cuban struggle against oppression and wonders if the Americas will align with free states to demand liberty for all in the western hemisphere.
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Chiesago Tibet-Herald
Mexico
Apain
Atlantic
Argentina
Keys of
Florida
Time to Kick Spain Out
The Philadelphia Record notes sentiment toward Spain among the Cubans in arms and suggests opposition could surge soon. Spain faces domestic trouble and is distracted by other concerns, with little energy to devote to distant conflicts.
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Spain
Philadephia
Arma
Take a Lesson from the Enemy Pittoburg Disputed
The excerpt discusses Spanteh efforts to block recognition of Cuba and suggests the action would trigger more than moral support. It implies opponents fear a gesture by Uncle Sam and unclear Cuban reaction, hinting at a political dispute over recognition and consequences.
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Pittoburg
Secretaries and voters clash in Alabama incident
An account recalls Herbert speaking with Major Handy about a voting confrontation in Alabama. A Black voter publicly taunts Herbert after casting a ballot, prompting a harsh exchange over loyalty and payment. The scene ends with money changing hands amid tensions.
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Herbert
Major Handy
Alabama
Congress
Marie Herbert
Piles Treatment Claims In A Sale Section
Advertisement describes Swayne's Ointment as a remedy for moist itching and burning piles with nighttime symptoms. Claims the ointment stops itching and bleeding, prevents ulceration, and speeds healing in most cases, urging readers to try the product.
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Swayne
GENTS WANTED TO SELL CIGARS AND APPLIANCES
Classified ads offer positions and supplies. Listing includes cigars sales with $75 monthly pay and expenses, door to door agents for electroplating gear, light time sales for table cloths, hair curlers, and various goods. Also notes rooms for rent and a platform wagon inquiry.
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Stan Figaro Clgarco
Cilengo
Outsitires
Adncess
Stan
Sichician Mipco
Chicago
OSCE
Quito
Honse
Bolgiano Sco Co
Daltimore
Mil
Hinde
Univer
P.O. Box
Yor
Annual Meetings and notices from local associations
The text announces the annual meeting of members of the Pennsylvania Oral School for the Treat at 11s Wyoming Avenue on a Friday afternoon to elect four directors for three years with a board organizational meeting to follow. It also notes the Lackawanna Store Association annual meeting in Scranton on October 15 for election of managers and other business. Additionally, a notice from Simpson & Watkins Scranton records mortgage redemption on Babylon Coal stock with interest details and payment deadlines.
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Wyoming Avenue
Hesry
Berlin
Iir
Totice
Membrs
Lackawanna Store Association
Pimit Do
Scrantons
Higqgisson
Feranton
Ffick
Simpson & Watkins
Scranton
Babylon
Pires Vt
Fcranton Tevines Bank
Vyrust Co
Trains Schedule Scranton to New York and Intermediates
Trains leave Scranton for New York and intermediate points on the Erie railroad at 7.00 a.m. and 3.24 p.m. Also for Honesdale Hawley and other points at 7.00 a.m. 9.40. 4 m and 3.24 p.m. All are through trains to and from Honesdale Train for Lake Arte 6.10 p.m. Trains leave for Wilkosacsee Mm and 3.45 p.m.
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Reading
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Alleie Sm
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Bunda
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Hiladelphia
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New Lickawahan Avenue
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Albany
Saratoga
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Montreal
Wilkes-Harre
Tale
Berahton Station
Carbondale
Intermediate Sea
Honesda
Oat A
Baratoga
Scranton
Pats
Dane Watt
Paes
Wilkes Barre
White Haven
Hagieton
Pottsville
Beaver Meadow
Bethlehem
Easton
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Tunkhannock
Towanda
Kimba
Ithaca
Geneva
A.m
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Walls
Detroit
Chicago
Pittston Junction
BL & W
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Nemacher
Del
Lack
Western
All Points
Eas
Trenton
Philadelphia
South
Washington and Way
Tobyhanna
Binghamton
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Corning
Bath
Orsville
Mount Morris
Olson
Elmira
Cortland
Byracuse
Oswe Utten
Richfeld Springs
Tihaca
Northumberland
Pittston
Wilkes Narre
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Dansville
Northeoverland
Williamsport
Baltimore
Washington
Northuoverland
Nanticoke
Pullman
M. L. Smith
City Ticket
Lackawanna Avenue
Depot
Erie Railroad
Honesdale
Hawley
Lake Arte
Wilkosacsee
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Spruce Street
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Taylorville
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Peekville
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Washington Avenue
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Physicians and Surgeons
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Wyoming Ave
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J.C. Bateson
Linden Street
Patterson & Wilcox
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Offer
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Scranton, Pas
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Ohie Townsend
Dine Bank Hiniding
Moncey
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Atlas Commonwealth Building
Scranwton, Pa
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Neplogle
Spruece Street
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J. M
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Commonwealth Building
Kerawine
Walter
Orrics Lew 18 Hancock, JR
Spruce At
Cor. Wash. Ave
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Price Building
Seranton
Louna
Republic Savings and Loan Association
Bee
Callender
Dime Bank
Seard, & WL
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Shaw
Real Estate Security
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Chimler of Commerce
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Connolly
Wallace
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Court House
State of Pennsylvania
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Edward B. Sturges
Arthur MW. Christy
Jowph B. Dickson
Jesse L. Eddy
Act of Assembly of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Johnson Coal Company
Warren & Knapp
Best of
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Care Tribuneories
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Addrove
North Garfield Avenuy
Esty
Cary Trib
Aduimes Avenue
Jont Penman
Sho
Lackawanna Avenum
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Lacka.rve
Cor. Adams
Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Worcester
Adams Avenue
Jos
Kurtyel
Leeds
G. R. Clark & CO
Tito
Megarges Brothers
Washington Ave
Scraneon
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackiwanna Ave
Thomas Aubrey
Hooma
Williams Building
Rex
Grand Union Tha Co., Jones Bros
Franklin Avenue
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Scranton House
L. & Wassenger
Victor Koch
Westminster Hotel
Cor
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
E. N. Anable
Central Park
S8th
Plaga Square
Fifth Avenue
6Th Ave. S
Chandler
F. A. Hammond
Lackawanna County
C. J. Helmes
Lacka Ave
Pennsylvania Mutual Aid Co
Delaware and Hudson
Terie
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Ontario and Western
Hancock Junction
Hird
Capital
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