Inheritance Tax Measure Proposed by Legislature
The Ways and Means Committee backs three revenue bills led by Chairman Bolles. One taxes inheritance with $500,000 yearly yield, taxing real and personal property at $2 per $100, with exemptions and penalties. Another taxes insolvent corporations at minimum stock value, another taxes certain corporate loans. A committee meeting set for tomorrow to act.
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Bolles
Ways and Means
Elkin
Uholles
Ways and Means Committee
Preacher Sued for Divorce in New York Case
Rev. Dr. Daniel Co. Potter, ousted from the Baptist Tabernacle, faces an absolute divorce suit filed by wife Mary C. Potter. The petition accuses him of marital infidelity between 1911 and 1917 with Julia Ros, a church housekeeper, and with an unknown woman at East Eleventh Street, on a yacht at Shippen Point, and elsewhere. Alimony and custody of three children are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel Co. Potter
Baptist Tabernacle Church
Baptist City Mission Society
Julis Ross
Woman's Mission
East Etehthatreet
Potter
Howe & Hummel
Mary C. Poter
Julia Oechewsky
Julia Ros
Dr. Potter
Miss Ross
Baptist Church
Second Avenue
No. 175
East Eleventh Street
Shippen Point
Conn
Potter Family Turmoil Over Yacht Charge and Divorce
A fragmented notice describes disputes over charges against a man identified as having charge of a yacht in a past count. It mentions Miss Ros, Dr. Potter, and Mrs. Potter amid church ejection, a 17h marriage, a 11 fret break, and a separation since the parsonage incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ros
Dr. Potter
Mrn Potter
Mr. Potter
Senate Confirms McKinley Appointments in Executive Session
The Senate in executive session confirmed nominations including Andrew T. D. White of New York as ambassador to Germany, William F. Draper of Maine as ambassador to Italy, Oliver L. Spaulding of Michigan as assistant secretary of the treasury, William Howell of New Jersey as assistant secretary of the treasury, Seldon Connor of Maine as pension agent at Augusta, Chandler Hale of Maine as secretary of the embassy in Rome, Samuel L. Gracey of Massachusetts as consul at Fuzhou China, and Lieutenant Commander A. R. Countney as commander of the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Andrew TD. White
New York
United States
Germany
Wiliam F. Draper
Mameachisitte
Italy
Oliver L. Spaulding
Michigan
the Treasury
William 2. Howell
New Jersey
Seldon Connor
Maine
Augusta
Chandler Hale
Romy, Iily
Samuel L. Gracey
Massachusetts
Fuchan
China
A. R. Coudeny
Navy
President McKinley Receives Wide Range of Callers
Washington April 1 President McKinley hosted many callers including the forestry commission led by Arnold Mague and Professor Brewer of Yale to discuss the revocation of western forest reservations. Delegations from Connecticut New Hampshire and Michigan pressed for offices and policy, while prospects for Roosevelt as Longs assistant and the Dolphin outing loomed as weather allowed.
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Washington
MarkXinley
National Forestry Commission
Arnold Mague
Professor Brewer
Yale
Cleveland
McKinley
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Green Mountain
John G. Crawford
Columbia
Myron H. McCord
Tenac T. Staldard
Kurt Dunlop
L. H.goodrich
R. A. F. Penrose
Penrose
Pennsylvania
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Detroit
C. W. Stone
J. C. Sturtevant
Holmes
Denmark
Stone
W. W. Browne
W. A. Stone
Boutelle
Maine
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Robinson
Navy
Hobinson
White House
Roosevelt
Secretary Long
Dolphin
Capes
Annapolis
Will Photograph the Sun Charles Burckhatter to Travel for Eclipse
Charles Burckhatter of the Chabot Observatory will travel halfway around the world to India for two minutes to photograph the sun during the total solar eclipse next January. Wealthy San Franciscans funded prior trips to Japan for eclipse observations, but cloud cover prevented photographs.
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Oakland
Cal
Charles Burckhatter
Chabot Observatory
India
Charles Burckhalter
Japan
Science
Bureckhalter
Inia
Widow Sues Over Alienation of Husband’s Affection
Mrs John Peck wife of Haverstraw brickmaker sues Mrs James Scott wealthy widow for damages in alienation of her husband’s affections. Mrs Scott denies charges as Mr Peck leaves for North Dakota to seek a divorce. suit tied to ongoing divorce case.
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Nyack
John Peck
Haverstraw
James Scott
Scott
Peck
North Dakota
Mise Dorsey Entertainment Draws Big Crowds at Odd Fellows Hall
An entertainment event at the Odd Fellows hall by Mise Dorsey drew grand success. A. Kt. Depue, longtime resident, was found unconscious in his field Wednesday evening and died Thursday morning. His funeral was held Monday at the Christian church in Madisonville with Rev. Wardell officiating. Services were ongoing.
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Mise Dorsey
Odd Fellows Hall
Depue
Christian Church
Madisonville
Wardell
Grand Army Members Entertained by Local Families
Mrs J J Finch of Hyde Park Mrs In L Griffin of Green Ridge and Mr and Mrs Swarts of Dunmore were entertained at the home of Mr mind Mrs Hornbaker over Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Ewartz of Dunmere and Mr and Mrs Walter Depue of Moscow were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Chauncey Noacks on Bunday. Mr Hornbaker, shoe dealer, left early to attend the Grand Union session of the Pennsylvania EB U to be held at Warren on Wednesday and Thursday April 7 and 8.
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Grand Army
J. J. Finch
Hyde Park
In L. Griffin
Green Ridge
Swarts
Dunmore
Mind
Hornbaker
George Ewartz
Dunmere
Walter Depue
Moscow
Chauncey Noacks
J. Hornbaker
Grand Union
State of Pennsylvania
EB. A. U
Warren
Warren County
Local Socials and Notices Parcel in Dalton Scene
Dalton society holds a Friday social for the Young People at Kap ter church. School pupils staged an entertaining program at the graded school. Dr C D Mackey returns from Waverly and vows there is no place like home. A fatal railroad accident near Glenburn claims Robert Ryan aged about five.
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Young People's Society
Frank Et. Callaghan
C. P. Stoll
Callaghan
Robert
John Ryan
Frank
Nellie
Brokwn
Glenburn
Local Notes: Visits and Appointments Mentioned
Hon Galusha Grow returns home from Washington for a few days. Mrs Hattie Horton of Sheffeld Pa visits sister Mrs O Williams. Mr and Mrs FE Johnson host Dr Ben Webb of Jersey City. Lewis Boyle of Marshwood visits family. Frank Baker joins J M Carpenter & Co after time with S S E Finn & Son Dalton. Band concert programs released for next Tuesday evening April 1.
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Galusha A. Grow
Washington
Hattie Horton
Sheffeld
O. H. Wilams
FE. FP. Johnson
Ben. Webb
Jersey City
Lewis Boyle
Marshwood
F. N. Boyle
Frank Baker
S&s E. Finn & Son
Dalton
J. M. Carpenter & Co
Market Dullness Amid Jersey Central Fluctuations
New York traders made New Jersey Central a focal point in a narrow, volatile market. Prices fluctuated as professionals pulled back from clearing, leaving many odd lots to public buyers. Leather and Vanderbilt shares rose modestly before broader losses and adverse influences weighed on sentiment.
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New York
New Jersey Central
William Linn
Ale Lien & CO
Mears ‘Building
Scranton Financial Quotations and Bond Listings
Scranton Board of Trade quotes stock prices from local firms including National Boring and Drillings Co Scranton Savings Bank Scranton Packing Co Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co Third National Bank Scranton Axle Works Traders National Bank Scranton and Pittston Trac Co and Scranton Passengers Railway. Bonds listed include first mortgage due 1918 and related issues.
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Scranton & Pittston Trae
National Boring & Drill'g Co
First National Bank
Bimburat Toglevard Co
Weccee
Scranton Savings Bank
Scranton Packing Co
Lackawanna Iron Dé Steel Co
Third National Bank
Scranton Axle Works
Traders National Bank
Scranton & Pittston Trac. Co
People's Street Railway
Scranton Pass
First Dickson Manufacturing
de Lacka
Township School of Voor Aa Weston Mill Co
Alexander Cur Hepilacer Co
Sone
Ickbeness
Iria
Atte
Noty of
Scranton St. Imp
West Vertion
Market Notes on Wheat Corn and Grain Prices In New York
The report shows dull and weak trading across grains with heavy cables and better crop news weighing on prices. Wheat futures closed lower while corn and rye markets showed mixed to weak tones amid light demand and standard commodity quotes from Minnesota and Western mills.
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New York
City Mill
Minnesota
Do. Bakers
City
Éic
Brandywine
Sic
Buffalo
Si&c
Twiya Thiec
Diyaktec
South America
Western Creamery
Elgina
State
Magic
Atate
Pennsylvania
Southern
Nec
Philadelphia Provision Market Report
Philadelphia April 5 market firm with fair demand for jobbing lots. Beef hams and smoked beef prices detail varied by age and brand descriptions. Sides ribbed and smoked pork products listed with brand and average quality notes. Breakfast bacon lard and city refined products included with quality distinctions.
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Philadelphia
Galt
Glaattee
Chicago futures and commodity prices report
Chicago markets show fluctuating futures for May June July and September with mixed cash quotations across grains and meats. Prices list flour wheat corn rye barley flaxseed pork and lard with Whiskey and sugar values noted in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gallilee
MIT
Timothy Simi
Izard
Chicago Live Stock market opens with stronger cattle demand
The Chicago cattle market shows active general demand with prices up to 10 higher for top cattle and steady for others. Hog prices near 1.57 to 6.10 per head mix, fat cows weaker, sheep and lambs mixed with steady to lower trends. Receipts include 4,000 cattle, 4,000 hogs, 1,000 sheep.
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Chicago
Seb
Benlom
Lamba
East Buffalo Market Report Cries Mixed Receipts and Prices
East Buffalo on April 5 reports mixed cattle and stocker receipts with varied demand. Choke smooth fat stockers bring near 2.22 per 100 pounds, feeders steady to lower, calves slow and lower, canallin stockers at 3.00 to 3.75, sheep and lambs steady to higher with mixed quality bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
Meh
Hassle
Professional cards page listing local business contacts
Listings include Dr L M Gates with offices 207 and 209 Madison Avenue and hours from 2 to 8 pm, Dr C L Freas specialist in capture and fat reduction, the Elk Cafe at 1 ½ and 17 Franklin Avenue run by P Zeigler, Scranton House near D L&W depot on European plan by Victor Koch, Frank F P Brown & Co wholesale woodware and cordage at 70 West Lackawanna Ave, Thomas Aubrey accountant at Willams Building rooms 18 and 9 opposite post office, Rex Fire Extinguisher agent, Tribune Publishing Co North Washington Avenue, and linotype services of all kinds.
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L. M. Gates
Sioda
Donce
Madison Avenue
C. L. Freas
Aleara
Franklin Avenue
P. Zeigler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Frank FP
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the Legislature
House
Harrisburg
McCarrell
Mitchell
Jefferson
Colery
State Treasury
Treasury
Stiles
Me. Kauffman
Ube He Wullamg Commission
Philadelpha
Meredith
Stineman
Cambria County
Burlington and Bristol Bridge Company
Thomas
Walton
Preacher
McHinley
MR. M’kinley
Beecham
Talon
U.S
P. F. Allen
Canal Bireat
Osist
N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Boston
Wall Street Review
Am. Tobacco Co
Tya Am
Cotten
Ches
Hilo
Chicago Gas
Louis Sone
Aay & Tex
Pac Phil
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Philiadelphia Provision Market
Chicago Grain Market
Dullalo
Connolly
Wallace
Dunne
Scranton
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Court House
Tribune
SEATA
Bowt
Kienene
Klenene Chemical CO
Brooklyn N. Y
Vy R
Racine Fire Engine CO
Ravine
Wis
Glen Brothers
Rochester
Oreine How
J. O Tlousaert
Adams Avenue
Price
Nichols
Naperville, LL
Outfit
Alamo
MFG Co
van Buren
Ees
Quirek
N. Patrick
W'Connor & CO
Wall St
Hetzel
Lackawanna Avenue
Rtv
Arion
Brier
Ation
Cain
la Ely Street
Dunmore Pa
UUSG
J.T Johnson
Brook Street
Tv Ation 1
L. B
Buinner Avenue
Esty
Giteation
Manos
Stone Avenue
Maple Street
Tribune Office
Stuation
Mits
M. D
Slkofskel
Gaidner
F. HL
E. J. H. Care Tribune
Adidireks
Core McGregor
Perry Street
W Tribune
Ore
Levtimentai
Box Om
Mowwow
Ed L. Frey
Martha S. Everitt
Wasilington Ave
Tito
T To & Fp
Mary A. Shepherd
DH. A. Trapold
Bf Ga OT Avenue
Spruce Street
W. EB. Allen
North Washington Avenue
Anna Law
Wyoming Ave
W. Lamereaux
Paama Avenue
John c. G. Price
W. G. Rook
Linden Street
Percival J. Morris
Board of Trade
Edward H. Davis
Commonwealth Building
E. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St. Cor
Wash. Ave
Frederick L. Brown
T. I, Lacey & Son
Traders’ National Bank
Frankie, Boyle
Atorney
Burr
Edward W. Thayer
Commonwealth
Jeffreys & Ruddy
Commonwealth Ith
Warren & Knapp
James W. Oakford
Samuel W. Edgar
Wyoming Avenue
A. Watres
Lackawanna Ave
R. Pitcher
Comegys
Replogle
Watson, Diehl, Hall & Kemmerer
Barring & M'Sweeney, Common
Wealth Building
Interstate Secret Sereice Agency
Dressmuaker
M. E. Davis
School OF the
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Leeds
G. KR. Clark & CO
Seeadmen and Nurseryman
Green House
North
Main Avenue
Jos,kuettel
Cranton
Bauer's
J. Hauer
Hulbert
Megarger Brothers
Tribune Publishing Coo
Clay Avenue
J. Post
Commonwealth Buildng
JOR
Lewis, Tilly
Davies
Ree Hent
Nowing Association
Pawession
Fred. Wagner
Lick Whine Avenue
George Banks
Jermyn
pFror Ral
J. M. Everhart
Cim Street
Fce Cream Puirlor
Luzerne County
J. B Ford
Weitsenkorn Huilding
Wiiken-Hurrera
TOR Sale
Carbondale
Lavandey
J. Ohearn
W. Gaylouk
Luktaysville
Adva
Bouton
Masa
Hk. OG. Evans &C
John Wedderburn & CO
Washington, DC
Vy Seised AB
Ion
Man
Clifton Soap and Manufacturig Company
Cincinnati
WraniEr
Edward C. Fish & WO
Borden Block
JIL
Advia
M. A. Stenkins
Lawrence, Mich
LALIY
Sucranton
Snyders
Witchford
T. Snyder & CO
Gramleed St
Mango Chemical Company
John Wheel
G. Morgan & CO
Port Wayne
Ind
Cooper
Aireot
Hmuuke
Gide
Nenior
Ordure
Main Aves
Cleicen Drug
Adame and Mulberry
Linda
Tammy
Eerik Phane
OMA
The
Washington Post
Matt Quay
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