Democrats of Old Susquehanna Nominate Full Ticket
The 1897 Democratic county convention at Montrose selected a full ticket, with C. E. Tingley of Hopbottom ultimately elected jury commissioner after multiple ballots. Key figures included John Dooley as temporary chair and M. W. Cargill as permanent chair, with nominations for various officers and a unanimous vote for several positions.
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Tribune
Montrose
Old
Susquehanna County
Susquehanna
John Dooley
7. G. Wilson
Dooley
M. W. Cargill
Great Bend
C. C. Bookstaver
Jackson
Martin J. Lannon
Patrick Riley
Auburn
C. M. Shelp
New Milford
Roger 8. Searle
E. F. Ely
Brooklyn
Thomas Buckley
Silver Lake
Ararat
Clifford
Dundaff
Forest City
Gibaon
Great Bend Township
Harmony
Lanesboro
Lathrop
Oakland Township
Rush
Thomson
Committee On Permanent Organization
Roger Searle
Bridgewater
William van Cott
W. P. Crandall
Hepbottom
Ralph Swisher
FE. L. Hendricks
Friendsville
Homer Lathrop
Springville
Hendricks
Dennis Cosey
Yorks Democracy: County Convention Adopts Free Silver Resolutions
The Democratic county convention met in York Pennsylvania on August 3 and adopted resolutions drafted by Chauncey F Black denouncing the Republican state administration and tariff legislation.
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York
Chauncey F. Black
Congress
Hymn Book Saves Woman as Lover Fires at Miss Lehhigh
In Carlisle Pennsylvania on August 1 Russell Swords shot at Miss Cora Lehhigh three times after she rejected him. A hymn book protected her arm and the assailant fled toward the mountains leaving hat and revolver among bloodied leaves. his fate is unknown. The woman is expected to recover.
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Carlisle
Cora Lehdigh
Mount Holly Spring
Russell Swords
Swords
Lehhigh
Mise Lehhigh
Mont Alto Park
Two Die After Stringtown Shootout Feud
In Stringtown near Sisterville West Virginia two men were wounded in a feud over a gambling room dispute. Charles Fox was fatally shot after firing on William Mackey who used a hatchet then fought back with a gun. Mackey survived initial strikes with critical injuries to the groin and left arm.
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Pittsburg
Stringtown
Sisterville
W. Va
Charles Fox
William Mackey
Fox
Seing Mackey
Mackey
Dynamite Cap Injury Near Reading Youth
In Reading on August 3, Howard E. bear the nine year old son of Howard Bear of the city suffered a severe laceration to his left leg when a dynamite cap exploded while he watched a local baseball game. Several boys nearby had sticks of dynamite and caps and were fooling with them at the time.
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Reading
Howard E
Howard Bear
Mill worker survives fiery steel wrap at Cambria mill
Johnstown August 32 William Horton employed at Cambria Red mill escaped a deadly fate when a hot steel coil enveloped him while rolling. His quick actions prevented fatal injury though his burns are serious. Local records note the incident occurred this evening at the Cambria mill.
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Johnstown
William Horton
Cambria Red Mill
Cambria
Kimberton Farmer's Herd Struck by Lead Paint Poisoning
A Kimberton farmer discarded white lead paint and his Alderney cattle ingested it. Three cows died, three more expected to die, and several others are gravely ill.
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Spring City
National League of Wheelmen Meet Opens in Philadelphia
Philadelphia hosts the eighteenth National League of American Wheelmen meeting with delegations arriving from New York New Jersey Maryland Indiana Illinois Massachusetts and more. Indianapolis pursues the 1906 meet leadership with Mayor Taggart and Albert Lahn guiding the effort as Pennsylvania adds many representatives from Reading Lancaster York Morrisburg Williamsport Wilkes Barre Altoona Sunbury Johnstown Erie Allentown Pittsburgh and beyond. Tours begin tomorrow with runs to scenic spots and visitors enjoy open house at local clubs. Racing starts Friday morning.
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Philadelphia
League of American Wheelmen
Mississippi
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Indiana
Illinois
Massachusetts
Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Postminster
Albert Lahn
Pennsylvania
Reading
Lancaster
York
Morrisburg
Williamsport
Wilkes-Barre
Altoona
Sunbury
Faston
Johnstown
Erie
Allerheny
Pittsburg
Franklin Democrats Nominate Local Ticket At Conven tion
Franklin county Democratic convention in Chambersburg Aug 1 nominates William Gamble for director of the poor and Lt. Naker for jury commissioner. H J Huber presides. Resolutions endorse the Chicago platform and William J. Bryan for 1900, denounce Pennsylvania's 1997 legislature as corrupt.
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Chambersburg
Franklin County
H. J. Huber
William Gamble
Naker
Letterkenny
Chicago
Wiliam J. Bryan
Pennsylvania
Alleged Swindler Arrested For Forgery in York
A man calling himself Z. G. Wood from Charlotteville Virginia was arrested by Officer Horn for forging the names of J. G. Eisenhart P. A. & S. Small and William Smith & Co. to solicit donations claiming a sick wife. Chief White learned he had served time in Towsenton jail. Mayor Brent jailed him.
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York
Z. G. Wood
Charlotteville
Horn
J. G. Eisenhart
Small
William Smith & Co
White
Towsenton
Brent
Drowned man James McDade found in corn-field
The body of James McDade, who drowned July 22 in Ridley creek near Todmorden, was found in Irving's corn-field by farm hand Harland Woodrow. Decomposed remains identified by son William McDade and taken to Coroner Minshall. $25 reward had been offered for the recovery.
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Chester
James McDade
Ridley Creek
Todmorden
Irving
Harland Woodrow
William McDade
Minshall
Tragic kerosene blast kills Mrs Slentake at home
In Faston Pennsylvania on August 2 Mrs George Slentake of East Rangor died after a kerosene can exploded on the hearth while her husband left it burning. His fire started the blaze and Mrs Slentake perished from burns while escaping to the yard as flames spread.
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Faston
George Slentake
East Rangor
Ninth Annual Grand Convention elects officers at Shamokin
Sons of St. George convene in Shamokin Pa to elect and install grand officers led by President William Armstrong and Vice-President James Langston. Secretary J Henry Williams and Treasurer John Kenworthy named alongside entinels Albert J. Peyton and William Simms and trustee William Maylin with master William Griffiths presiding.
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Shamokin
The
Bonus of St. George
Wiliam Armstrong
James Langston
J. Henry Wiliames
John Kenworthy
Albert J. Peyton
Willam Simms
William Maylin
Wiliam Griffiths
Man Killed Falling From Freight Train Near Merion
James Connelly aged 35, of Fifth Street and Lehigh Avenue, Norristown, died after falling from a freight train near Merion on the Pennsylvania railroad around 5 AM while en route to pick berries. He leaves a wife and several children.
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Norristown
James Connelly
Fifth Street
Lehigh Avenue
Merion
Pennsylvania Railroad
Connelly
Grand Army elects to invite Pickett division to Blue and Gray reunion
At a meeting led by Mayor Warwick in Philadelphia today, prominent grand army men unanimously invited Pickett's division of ex Confederate soldiers from Richmond to attend the Blue and Gray reunion on September 16. Debate continues on the invitation's advisability.
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Philadelphia
Warwick
Pickett
Richmond
Boy Dies After Fall Into Well in Norristown
Eddie Berry eight year old son of Joseph Berry of Conshohocken fell into a well at his parents home in Norristown. Rescue efforts took too long and the child died before being brought to the surface.
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Norristown
Eddie Berry
Joseph Berry
Conshohocken
Stadler Sees Ghost Band Following Him On Pittston
Anthony Stadler of the South Side, injured in a head strike, wandered Pittston avenue in stocking feet and cried of a 200-man mob pursuing him. Patrolman L F Jones began pursuit and arrested Stadler after he ran along the street.
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Anthony Stadler
South Side
Stadler
Pittston Avenue
L F. Jones
Reading Man Seeks Aid After Fractured Skull
Edward McGinnis of Palo Alto sought relief at Reading hospital after saying a coupling pin strike caused severe head pain. Medical exam revealed a fractured skull and his condition is listed as critical.
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Reading
Edward McGinnis
Palo Alto
Reading Hospital
Gamble named postmaster at Cedar Run
Washington announces G. A. Gamble appointed postmaster at Cedar Run Lycoming County replacing D. W. Gamble who was removed.
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Cedar Run
Washington
G. A. Gamble
Lycoming County
D. W. Gamble
Unfortunate Man Quieted by Imagined Crowd
Stadler, a mason living in the Nineteenth ward, was confined after an incident. He is expected to be sent to the Hillside home for care.
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Stadler
Police Court Roundup Fines and Jail for Disturbances
Sixteen people appeared before Mayor Bailey in police court after arrests Monday night. Charles Conway and Ella Conway known as the Sorrell Mare were fined ten dollars each for a disturbance at 18 Liackawanna Avenue. Seven tramps from the rolling mill were sentenced to ten days in the county jail. Michael Holleran paid five dollars for attempting to clean out a hotel with a club.
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Bailey
Charles Conway
Ella Conway
Sorrell Mare
Liackawanna Avenue
Michael Holleran
Butchers Tricks Laid Bare on Beef Cutting Practices
Mrs Rorer explains how to buy and cook beef by primal cuts to maximize nutrition and minimize waste. She cautions against leftovers and hash, notes tenderloin rarity, praises skirt steak for cheap tenderness, and advises on proper refrigeration and avoiding pounding to tenderize meat.
Roast and cookery guidance from the kitchen column
The article describes meat preparation methods including duck mince, beef tea, and roasting tips. It advises removing the shoulder blade, filling with fat, avoiding skewers, and using the bolar for stewing. It also explains corned beef from the piate and brisket, using skin for soup, and proper roasting with even heat in stoves, ranges, or open fires as in England.
Gordon and Moran Fight in Local Room Bout
Jersey Gordon and Paddy Moran, two local fighters, met in an impromptu one hour bout at Mike Keeley’s room on Lackawanna Avenue. Gordon won by knockout with Moran suffering a badly swollen eye and a broken nose in two places. spectators favored Gordon as he sought redemption after losing a prior match to Jack Tighe.
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Jersey Gordon
Paddy” Moran
Mike Keeley
Lackawanna Avenue
Gordon
Moran
Jack Tighe
Rphans
Jabez Jenkins
Orphans’ Court
Lackawanna County
Penneylvania
Scranton
Fourteenth Street
South Hyde Park
J. Herman
Herman
Boy Fatally Burned When Clothing Catches Fire
Charles Ford five year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Ford of Drinker Street was playing with matches near home. His clothing caught fire and flames spread to his body. His mother Mrs Ford was burned trying to help. Neighbors and carpeting extinguished the blaze. Dr O F Winters said injuries were very serious and may prove fatal. The boy rested last evening as well as could be expected.
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Charles
Charles Ford
Drinker Street
Littl
Horse Runs Wild in City After Shod at Dunn’s Shop
A Cusick horse escaped while being shod at Dunn’s on Linden Street and cavorted through the central city. Near the post office it slipped and scraped its knees before returning on its own to the stable.
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Cusick
Dunn's Shop
Linden Street
Car Inspector Killed in Pittston Yard Tragedy
Robert Ketcham a Lehigh Valley car inspector at Pittston was killed shortly after midnight while on duty in the yard. He was married and resided in West Pittston.
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Robert Ketcham
Pittston
West Pittston
Lackawanna Trust Declares Eighteenth Semiannual Dividend
The Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company yesterday declared a 3 percent semiannual dividend, its eighteenth consecutive since 1887. A $46,000 surplus addition brings total surplus to $100,000, elevating its standing in capital stock and undivided profits.
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Lackawanna ‘Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Olyphant Man Surrendered on Assault Charge
Joseph Mahofski of Olyphant was surrendered by his bondsman Julius Eczguey and lodged in the county jail. He was arrested for assault and battery and posted bail of 200 dollars on May 2 before Squire Cummings.
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Joseph Mahofski
Olyphant
Julius Eczguey
Mahofski
Marriage Licenses Granted in Scranton Area
Marriage licensees were granted yesterday by Clerk of the Courts Thomas to Conrad Evans and Jennie Brown Scranton Flarry Sellers and Bonnie FE Smith Scranton Thomas Smith and Bridget Christy Scranton Frank H Pilarski and Whidyslews Bulka of Priceburg.
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Thomas
Conrad Evans
Jennie Brown
Scranton
Flarry Sellers
Bonnie FE. Smith
Thomas Smith
Bridget Christy
Frank H. Pilarski
Whidyslews Bulka
Priceburg
Lost Pocketbook Ad in Mutual Life Notice
One cent a word ad offers a reward for returning a large black leather pocketbook. Contact M. G. Hughes at 421 Lackawanna Avenue for return and reward.
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Minder Plase
M. G. Hughes
Lackawanna Avenue
Mutual Life Insurance Co
For Rent Adva One Cent A Word Housing Ad
Public notice announces a rental listing under the header one cent a word describing a house for rent with improvements near corner Peshburn and Dromsey Avenue, seeking inquiries at the premises.
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Adva
AN &Hoom House
Peshburn Sod Dromsey Avenue
Wanted Immediately Two Enerjo Tlem Women Represent Us
Classified notice seeking two women to represent the company with guaranteed six dollars per day for peaceful duties. Applicants instructed to send stamp for details to Mango Chemical Company at No. 72 John Street New York.
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Stam Mango Chemical Company
John Street
New York
Sale of shaved bale goods at Helles' Livery
Classified ad notes for sale of baled shavings at Helles' Livery, 3409 Adams Avenue, price 34 cents per bale under the heading One Cent Word.
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Helles
Adams Avenue
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Pennsylvania News
Democrats
Old Susquehanna
C. E. Tingley
Hopbottom
M. Grace
Oakland
L. P. Norton
Morton
Itmondale
Richard Rooney
Apolacon
Grace
Norton
Tingley
Rooney
Selden Munger
Radway
York's
Grambling
National League OF Wheelmen
Claok
Franklin Democrats
William J. Bryan
M'Dade
Son's OF
Biue and Gray Reunion
Stodler
South Side Police
Mayor Bailey
Rorer
Hash
Connolly
Wallace
Worth
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Court House
Dunmore
Lehigh Valley
Pittston Yard
Addrew
Boston
Mass
Lbernf
John Wedderburn & CO
Dept. C
Washington, D.C
Wa Ree
Clifton Soup
Edward C. Fish & CO
Borden Block
Chicago, Ill
Rexford CO
Chas
Schank
Willow Street
M. A. Stebbins
Lawrence
Mich
Snyder
Can Wasker
T. B Snyder & CO
Cincinnati
Capouse Avenue
Tribune Oice
Packe
Everett
Dix Court
Scran
Penn Aventic
Co-Operative Bank
John Moon
Carbondale
Nichols Heights
Lorraine
A.A. Nichols
Clark's Summit, Pa
Washington Ave
OL Quincey Ave
Luthena
Hurkhart
Oraneaty
Hank
Gents
D. Naperville
Ada Dress
Wtarny
Mt Higan Mfg CO
Wren St
Hune
A. Briggs
N. Main‘ave
Adams
Mulberry
Cooper
Scranton Street
Lloure
Waehburn Street
William O, Jenkins
Watson, Diehl
Hall & Kemmerer
Lincoln Avenue
Olly
Gibson Street
Stuation
Ores
Wille
Lugeroo
Lackawanna
Dickson Avenue
TU Ako
A. Q
Tribune Office
Truguist
Elet
Whkoke
Rence
Nanan Ereseries
A. BK
Triveus
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