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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1900

Page

2

Lehigh Valley Court Terms and Regional News

The April term of the court of common pleas opens with assignments including Keeler vs Frear Littles Conmen vs Matthewson Girton vs Lehigh Valley Railroad and more. From Wyoming County notes, the county treasurer and register posts are mentioned, plus a funeral for F. Ross. Summer timetable changes for the Lehigh Valley line are announced with new through eastbound service and station stops. Local social items note visits, parties, and a milk price review by the Lackawanna and Wyoming Dots.

Lehigh Valley Scranton Jesse Hattie Hrewster Warren HM Stephens Lem Keeler A. H. Prear John Connell H. Matthewson Maud R. Girten Lehigh Valley Tailroad Company William Treible J. Gh Merson Thomas Sherwood Clinton Towne Ehip Treepaes PF Woshute Va Lee Aippent Isaah Coolbaugh Eugene Coolbawith Keeler Ve Frear Littles Matthewsen Girton Twhigh Valley Trailroad Company Sherwood Clinton Township Weshboro Girton Va Lehigh Valley Company Weloek Mise Hulatte Plath Wellesley College Frank D. Miller Princrton Harry Lewis St. John’s Military School I. RK. Stephens Braidford M. Culver Towana Tunkhanink F.C. Ross Rees Wyoming County Bar A. K. Peckiam Peckham & Smith FLO, & BK Reoas Mie S. Wy Feynenbach Sunnyside Cemetery Wyoming County Pley Tridn

The First Baptist Choir Performs The King for Easter

In Serwntan Tribiw near Wactoryville on an April Monday evening the First Baptist choir under Mir W S Manchester performs Nevin's The King. The twenty minute cantata features master antela and vows to raise funds during intermission with no admission charged.

Wactoryville Mir Manchester Geotge B. Nevin Punt

Numerous local funerals and Easter observances in Susquehanna

Funeral services for Miss Chia Chaitney and Mrs. Sally Washburn were held at St. Johns and Plantist Church with burials in Laurel and Garden Cemeteries. Other obsequies followed at St. Johns and Evergreen. Easter offerings and sermons filled churches across Susquehanna, with Rev W. O. Williams delivering anti-saloon addresses. Community events included a theatre—Andrews Opera Company—school commencements, and a county court postponement for Susquehanna criminal cases to August.

Susquehannnon Mise Chia Chaiteey Akin White Fern St John's Catholic Church Laurel Bi Sally Tyler Washburn Jackson Street Wis Lamrely Merning Jackson Gidean Frank Stephens Washington Street Counies Duniel J. Madder Brandt St. John's Cathlic Church Susquehanna Kev W. O. Williame Andrews Opera Company Dr. French Eau Claire Wis Consin Myrtn French Thomson Graded School Detwiler State Normal School Bloomshore Thomson School Tucker Forest City Erie Wiliam Burne Delaware and Hudson Marview Susquehanna Maennercher Lend Side Music Hill Monroe Curtis Brotherhood of Railroad Star Run House Doran Carbon- Jule Scranton Phoenix Wniondale Citizens’ Band Voyest Cay Opera New Brush Factory Great Hen Grippe Halistead Great Bend Charlee Henry Newlne Owego Wyoming Suaque Hanna Sugquehanna Odd Fellows

Smallpox Cases Prompt Susquehanna County Piety

Susquehanna county will hold its annual pietie on the Dimock camping grounds on Thursday, June 21. Twenty four smallpox cases have occurred at Auburn Centre with deaths. Benjamin Lee state secretary of the board of health declares the disease smallpox. All patients are being vaccinated. Burgess of Montrose died Friday morning at age seventy seven. The funeral will be Sunday.

Trict Susquehanna County Auburn Centre Benjamin Lee Board of Health Mia A. OC Burgess Montrose

Milner Warns Tourists Women Not Suitable In South Africa

Sir Alfred Milner reports that South Africa is not a suitable place for recreation by visitors especially women. He notes many visitors strain military needs and accommodations while those with duties or front-line origins require priority. Lord Roberts concurs with the view.

Sir Alfred Milner London Joseph Chamberlain Alfred Milner South Africa Lord Roberts

Anthracite trade dull as spring slows demand

Philadelphia reports a quiet anthracite coal market with reduced orders from dealers as spring progresses. Mines curtail output. stockpiles grow while shipments to lake ports await better demand. companies remain hopeful for improving business as the season advances.

Philadelphia Ledger Cal ISM

Parker Kills Antonella In Lexington Revolver Duel

In Lexington Kentucky last night Dr Joseph N Parker and Veta Antonella quarreled in front of a Chestnut street grocery. Both returned home armed and exchanged three shots with Parker unharmed and Antonella dying within an hour. Parker is in jail awaiting further action.

Lexington Joseph N. Parker Veta Antonella Chestnut Street Parker Antonella

Dewey’s Mistake Criticized by Alger on Candidacy

Ex Secretary Alger says Admiral Dewey’s presidential bid is ill advised and destined for disappointment. He warns praise since the east return may have clouded judgment and predicts a melancholy outcome.

Alger Dewey

Grand jury to hear Goebel assassination case updates

A Kentucky grand jury, after two weeks of inquiry into the Goebel assassination, is expected to conclude soon with major witnesses likely to testify. details remain tentative as officials prepare final proceedings and potential indictments.

Voonkfert

Minsborg Passes Away at Home Today

Local report notes Minsborg April Ui Samwel WW French aged in oyna died at his home. Mr Vremd was a member of the legislative seating Ceemee the Fever Hetpelinee. Further details not available.

Minsborg Oyna Vremd The Legimlatum Eiarling Ceemee

Shipping arrivals and departures at New York port

Sew York reports arrivals and departures of vessels including La Gastogne Hauer Salted Weer Naples Hamburg Ar rived Ajewete Victoria New York Jew Sclod Teepe Livecniel for New York Mrowie Pointed Seerdland Antwerp for New York highlighting ships bound for or from New York city during April 15.

York la Gastogne Weer Naples Hamburg Victoria New York Teepe Livecniel Mrowie Seerdland Antwerp

Cinional’s Return Signals Undercut by Injury Rumors

Local sports page notes Cinional’s comeback plan for a major race but cites lingering injuries and unclear timing. Analysts question readiness for the next meet, with fans awaiting official word from the coaching staff and team doctors.

The Pace in Music

An odd snippet discusses the tempo in songs and the idea of timing in recorded music. It mentions a Detroit Free Press context and hints at modern listening habits and possible ill effects of rapid changes in rhythm.

Big Strike at Croton Dam Sparks Armed Tensions

Report from New York says a conference failed to end the Croton Dam strike as 300 cavalry are mobilized. Squadron A will provide 20 men and Troop 160. Strikers on the Bowery tense as leader Angel Rotella vows resistance and readiness to arm all men if contractors renew work with outsiders.

New York Bowery Angel Rotella

Markets Report From Scranton Board of Trade

Quotations based on par 100. Butter prices for full cream and other dairy fats listed with nearby values. Prices for eggs, cheese, and feeds noted. miscellaneous items reflect exchange listings and standard measurements.

Scranton Board of Trade Exchange

Miners Strike at Divis Coal and Coke In West Virginia

Seven hundred miners in the Elk Garden region of Piedmont West Virginia have voted to strike and will not return to work. They demand 60 cents per ton across the Franklin Biz vein Franklin Gas coal and Six Foot veins in Maryland and West Virginia. Company officials urge arbitration and say they can meet Georges Creek region terms, but workers remain resistant. A mining expert says the strike will not majorly affect overall coal production or cause a famine.

Piedmont W. Va Divis Coal and Coke Company Elk Garden Georges Creek Franklin Maryland Hampshire Fig Hampshire West Virginia Owens Land Street Davis Coal and Coke Company Varymont Beme

Wheat and grain prices mixed with steady livestock demand

Philadelphia reports mixed wheat prices with some futures steady while corn and oats show varying bids. Live poultry prices ease but overall demand remains firm for hogs and dairy goods. Shipments include 5,000 barrels of wheat and 806,000 bushels of corn with 177,000 bushels of oats noted.

Philadelphia Wasdaland Ae Tate Beane Detatews Pew Bushel Woodle Asahi Dimothy Western Hutier Western Oreumnery Figarte Printa Loin Oor

Market Roundup Reports Mixed Dairy and Grain Trends

New York trading notes show weak to steady activity across dairy and grain prices. Wheat futures fluctuated with May and July contracts, while milk and butter markets showed firmness in some grades despite regional inconsistencies.

New York Missouri Sewdly Jalie Etate Pennavania Higalic

Chicago Markets Open With Mixed Grain Prices And Cattle Shifts

April 14 Chicago markets show varied grains with May wheat and corn prices fluctuating while May oats drifted lower. pork futures rose in May. Feed grains and derived products move with seasonal demand as sugar and timothy seed values drift on the commodity board.

Chicago Maynard

Millionaire Wright shot in hotel scuffle dies

Rufus Wright, rubber-ties magnate, died from a gunshot after a scuffle at the Leland hotel apartments. Chief of Detectives Callegan and Fred Morgan question if the revolver was in Wrights hand. Morgan says Wright was aiding a friend entangled with Mrs Lottridge.

Chicago Rufus Wright Louisia Lattridge Leland Hotel Callegan Lottridee Wright Callemnan Colleran Lottridge

Cattle Auction Report From East Buffalo Market

East Buffalo market report notes 19 cattle sold with variety of steers heifers and bulls. Prices show 1100 pound Michigan steers around 70 dollars per hundredweight and other lots trading with mixed weights and top figures near 70 dollars. Sheep and wool futures described as firm with some dull demand for yearlings and wethers while clipped weights bring varied bids.

East Buffalo Roth Jamie

Chicago Livestock Market Report Apr 1

Chicago market notes show livestock receipts steady with mixed fat cattle and feeders. Prices quoted include various weights and grades for steers cows and heifers and mention ranges for hogs and sheep with general demand strength for good to choice stock.

Chicago Tdlves Bote Texas Ala Vorits Rai Bhatt Vine Momiay

Robbed by Tramps Near Toledo Sisters Die After Attack

Two masked men knocked at the Sullivan sisters home four miles west of West Toledo. Johanna was struck and died soon after, Kate injured and driven mad by the assault as the robbers fled with $20.

Toledo Kate Johanna Sullivan West Johanna Kate Law

Philadelphia Market Receipts and Demand Mixed for Week

Receipts for the week show sheep and beef cattle with variable demand. Prices are described as steady for certain grades with light demand for others and general firmness in wool and calf markets, aided by good demand for dressed beef and some steady prices in western markets.

Philadelphia Heeves Gouil Atha Medina Bate Leeves Gatje

East Viherry April 14 Caithe Stewdy Extra Five Thousand One Hundred

An irregular OCR snippet lists numbers and phrases like prime fifty one hundred and varied terms including pigs light de and veal valves with unclear context. The readable data shows monetary figures and scattered place names but lacks coherent reporting or event.

East Viherry Caithe Stewdy Condinun SL Ac Hoge Stromeers

Beever-Ready Calves Steady in New York Report

Beever-Ready calf conditions noted as steady. A jumble of garbled text references names, dates, and a claimed instant relief salt product sold by Mattheww Bros and WT. The item appears as a fragment from a chaotic early 20th century page with unclear details.

New York Uiet Lamia Nieebbuat Pena Vaaneboy Agnes Mattheww

Teke Laxative Cure Refund Promise with Grove Signature

The label promises a refund if the medicine fails to cure. Grove's signature appears on each box, but the handwriting is unclear and may raise questions about authenticity. The note suggests a guarantee tied to the product's effectiveness and the signer.

Grove

Unclear OCR headline about wartime finance credit office

The text describes a government or ministry statement on military preparations and wartime measures. It references a credit department official and mentions Russia and Meindetien in the context of war readiness. Names and specifics are garbled in the OCR.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised for Fifty Years

An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for children. It claims the syrup calms pain, cures wind colic, and treats diarrhea, asserting its popularity in every part of the world and urging buyers to ask for Mim Winslow's Syrup at twenty five cents.

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