Live Wires Cross and Fire Alarm Relay Sparks Incident
About 6 PM in Peckville a live electric line crossed fire alarm wiring at the Wilson hose house. Permanent man Samuel Hazen heard relays hum and Gerry Brown climbed a ladder to inspect, receiving a shock that knocked him off the ladder. Firemen fought the fire with a garden hose, saving woodwork as relays were damaged and the alarm system crippled until new relays are installed.
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Thorugh
Peckville
Wilson Hose House
Samuel Hazen
Gerry Brown
Brown
Scranton Tribune Offers Fine Cut and Half-Tone Services
The Scranton Tribune advertises complete up-to-date equipment for high quality half-tone and fine cut work at low prices. They invite trial orders to prove their capability.
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The
Scranton Tribune
Grand Opening of Freedman’s Cloak and Millinery Dept
Today Freedman’s Department store at 228 Facka Ave hosts a grand opening for the Cloak and Millinery departments. An orchestra will perform Mmnuah and the event invites all to attend.
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Freedman's Department Store
fKacka, Ave
Dauntry Baby Pictures and Chain Gift Featured
In a brief item readers are told artistic baby pictures remain available at standard prices. A dainty gold chain is presented to the little ones. The text mentions Schriever and visiting a soldiers camp near Oly t with Throop of Carbondale as convenient routes. Rat PFRUITED WHEAT for breakfast.
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Schriever
Olyt
Carbondale
Olyphant
Oly Phant
Counterfeiting Ring Tied to Eastern Penitentiary Inmates
James Brock, already housed in eastern penitentiary and county jail, was arrested after authorities uncover he learned to make counterfeit moulds while imprisoned. He claims fellow inmates taught the craft in Philadelphia and Lackawanna county jails, prompting a probe into a possible prison based system of instruction.
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James Brock
Brock
Philadelphia
Lackawanna County
Scranton Man Arrested on Counterfeiting Charge
Brock released from jail on larceny sentence nearly a year ago is arrested in Scranton for counterfeiting. Officers chased him to the Roaring Brook area after a pursuit from 316 Cedar avenue, with sister Mrs William Fennell as a witness. Fennell evaded capture but remains at large. Brock awaiting preliminary hearing before Commissioner Taylor.
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Eastern Penitentiary
William Fennell
Roaring Brook
McAndrew
United States
George D. Taylor
Brock
J. W. Snyder
Secret Service
M. F.F. Griffin
Philadelphia
Robert Deiter
Scranton
Oxford
Willliam Fennell
Cedar Avenue
Fennell
Muttes Street
Grifin
Deiter
Grock
Taylor
Addition Nearing Completion at Second Church Annex
The Second Presbyterian church addition, designed by Archi tect Robert W Snyder and built by Conrad Schroeder, is nearly finished. Built by Mr and Mrs BE Fuller the two story stone structure will occupy the southwest corner and provide rooms for the Sunday school primary department and a hall for the Women’s Missionary Society and the Ladies’ Aid Society. It will be heated by steam and lit by electricity with an estimated cost between 10000 and 12000 dollars.
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BE. L. Fuller
Conrad Schroeder
Robert W. Snyder
Women's Missionary Society
Ladies' Aid Society
Free Lecture on Labor Unrest Cure by Hayden Samson
A free lecture by Hayden Samson at Guernsey's Concert hall on Sunday September 2 at 2 30 pm argues every proposed solution to labor troubles has a fatal flaw except one. He promises a provocative examination of social disorder and anarchy within the era.
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Hayden Samson
Guernsey
Scranton Business College rolls near four hundred
The Scranton Business College roster sits just twelve short of four hundred with students noting convenient travel options via Throop and Carbondale lines to the campus site.
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Scranton Business College
Charter Granted for Hazleton Weatherly to Mauch Chunk Line
The Wilkes-Barre Record reports a charter issued in Harrisburg for the Hazleton Weatherly and Mauch Chunk Traction company. The 15 mile route runs from Broad street Hazleton to Nesquehoning linking to Mauch Chunk Traction, with plans for electric trolley connections to Philadelphia within months. Directors include Frank W. Larned Elmer Warner Lawrence Tarleton J K Weltzen Korn A H Bloom and Christian Walter. The company claims public road rights between Hazleton and Mauch Chunk and to Nesquehoning, with capital of 100000 and work to begin promptly.
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Harrisburg
Hagleton
Weatherly
Mouch Chunk Traction Company
Wilkes-Barre
Frank W. Larned
Broad Street
Hazleton
Central Hotel
Susquehanna Turnpike
Beaver Meadow
Lehigh and Susquehanna Turnpike
Nesquehoning
Mauch Chunk Traction Company
Mauch Chunk
Philadelphia
Mauch Crunk
Elmer Warner
Lawrence Tarleton
M. J. Stauffer
J. K. Weltzenkorn
A. H. Bloom
Christian Walter
City Solicitor Rules Transfers Not Enforceable By Rail Lines
City solicitor G M Watson says the city cannot compel the Scranton Railway company to issue transfers between Bellevue and South Side lines. Only three committee members attended. no action taken. Bellevue line runs under Valley Passenger Railway franchise with a transfers clause. South Side under Scranton Passenger Railway without such a clause.
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Watson
Bellevue-South Side
G. M. Watson
Scranton Railway Company
Bellevue
South Side
Gold Railway Company
Scranton
Sam
Select Council
Bellevue Hne
Valley Passenger Railway Company
South Side Line
Scranton Passenger Railway Company
Valley Passenger Railway
Bellevue Ine
People’s Company
Lackawanna Avenue
Ines
South Scranton
Balance Likely in Asphalt Pave Cleaning Fund
The city council notes a probable balance in this year’s $20,000 appropriation for asphalt pave cleaning. Less than half is spent, leaving over $10,000 for the remaining six months, though half the period will have no cleaning. Meanwhile, The Pierce Co. promotes market offerings at Penn Ave with Jamaica fruit and oranges.
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Jamaica
Pierce Co
Penn Ave
Scranton Business College Adds Seven More Tables
Increased capacity announced last week by Scranton Business College. Today seven additional tables will be installed to accommodate more students.
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Scranton Business College
Freedman’s Department Store Draws Win for Couch
A ticket numbered 1443 wins a couch at Freed man’s Department Store located at 230 Lackawanna Avenue near the camp. The advertisement also promotes Hat Fruited Wheat cereal for breakfast and mentions convenient car access to the location.
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Freedman's Department Store
Lackawanna Avenue
Lewis and Reilly Rubber Sale at Manufacturer Prices
Lewis and Reilly advertise large rubber boot and shoe stock bought direct from manufacturers. They promise low prices, quality goods for the family, and late Saturday hours at 114 and 116 Wyoming Avenue. Also notes a gift for children getting pictures and a millinery display at Saxe's. Fancy grapes at Coursen's.
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Pennsylvania
Lewis & Kelly
Wyoming Avenue
Bates Surges Up Seven Positions in Eight Days
Starting last Thursday, Bates climbs twenty second to rise five places in eight days. The September leaders are tightly bunched in the latter table as Bates gains ground.
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Mr. Bates
Standings of Contestants with Scranton and area names
A long list ranks 1 through 33 of competitors by score from Scranton and nearby towns such as Elmhurst Carbondale and Forest City. It includes A J Kellerman Charles Burns William Rodriguez Oscar Kipp Herbert Thompson Albert Freedman and many others with varying scores and some unreadable entries.
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A. J. Kellerman
Scranton
Charles Burns
Wandling
William T
Rodriguez
Oscar H. Kipp
Elmhurst
Herbert Thompson
Carbondale
Albert Freedman
Belle- Vue Co
Secicadeetenee
Wm. Sherwood
Harford
Fred K
Homer Kresge
Hyde Park
Beatrice Harpur
Thompson
Frank B. McCreary
Hall- Stead
Don C. Capwell
Jane Mathewson
Factoryville
Fred Kibler
South Scran- Fon Cle Asele
Sia Jacauniatesielece Ek
William Cooper
Priceburg
Lewis Bates
Louis Gere
Brooklyn
Walter Hnallstead
Scran- Cte
Orem IO Bee
A. L. Clark
Green Grove
Lee Culver
Springville
Edna Coleman
Grant M. Decker
Hall- Bear
Mary Yeager
Green Ridge
Planeta Eye Eee
Elmer Williams
Hugh Johnston
Forest City Ocr E Sn
Eddie Morris
South Scranton
Opie-Eyieie
Aveeemeadie
Harry Danvers
Provi- Gence Piseivescsacees
Bates Leads Surge in Tribune Educational Contest
Lewis Bates accelerates in The Tribune Educational Contest scoring twelve points and leaping to twenty second place in the main table. He entered Thursday and in eight days has climbed toward the top prize standings, with strong odds of a scholarship as four weeks remain and entry still open.
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Lewis Bates
Tribune
Mr. Hates
Lewis Bates Leeheeneeaetany
William Tl
Rodriguez
Herbert Iehemiuon Certasiee
A. J. Kellerman
Tray Ome Iecisee
Mr. Thayer
Harry Danvers
Kellerman
Mr. Thompson
the Tribune
Mr. Bates
September Leaders and Names List
Fragmentary OCR lists several individuals with partial titles and numbers including A. J. Kellerman Herbert Thompson Joseph Havenstrite William Sherwood Charles Dorsey Don Howell Maxwell Shepherd Charles Burne and Oscar Kipps with unclear roles or affiliations. The text offers scattered figures and identifiers rather than a coherent event.
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A. J. Kellerman
Vavapeedad
Herbert Thompson
T. S. Rodrigues
Oscar HB
The Only House That Actually Saves You Cash
A terse teaser touts a housing offer promising real savings on costs. The fragment mentions cash benefits but lacks concrete details or named entities to confirm scope, place, or organizer.
Public Works Plans Stall As City Ordinances Linger
Director of Public Works Roche outlined multiple fiscal year plans awaiting passage of ordinances to enable expenditure. Appropriations for street signs Nay Ang park lighting a street sweeper and sprinkler and park rules have remained unused due to council delays and indifference. Roche leaves action to council and civic pride.
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Roche
Nay Ang Park
Harford Fair Adjourned To Next Tuesday Due To Rain
Rain forced the Harford fair to adjourn to next Tuesday. Most stock and exhibits remain. entries keep their validity. Entry books reopen Monday night as management pledges to run a successful fair next Tuesday with trains stopping at Kingsley.
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Harford
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Scranton
Kingsley Station
Tribune Halftones and Line Cuts for Advertising
Effective half tones and line cuts for card and advertising are available at The Tribune office. The shop offers prompt service at the lowest rates and invites trial orders to prove quality and convenience.
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Tribune
Surgeon Dr Lindabury Specializes in Diseases of Women
Dr Lindabury, surgeon focusing on diseases of women, practices at 215 Connell Building. Office hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Los Angeles.
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Lindabury
Connell Building
Prompt delivery ad notes new phone listing
A brief classified style notice lists addresses 41 Lackawanna avenue and $21 North Mein avenue with a prompt delivery service. It references old telephone numbers T-2 and a new number 12. The ad emphasizes quick service and updated contact options.
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Lackawanna Avenue
North Mein Avenue
Lamp won by Deborah society ticket No 9702 at Anshe Chesed
Ticket No 9702 won the lamp offered by the Deborah society of the Anshe Chesed congregation. The winner must apply at once to Mrs. Brown, 420 Madison Avenue.
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Deborah Society
The
Anshe
Brown
Madison Avenue
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