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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1896

Page

2

Bryan Sails Hudson on Campaign Rest Visit

William J Bryan and wife travel from Irvington to Yonkers then board the Albany up the Hudson. Crowds greet the nominee at Yonkers and Poughkeepsie as he declines further speeches on vacation. He urges citizens to study the silver issue and vote their conscience, then departs for Tarrytown. Mr Sewall returns to Maine.

Bewall Maine Poughkeepsie N. Y William J. Bryan Irvington Yonkers Albany Hudson New York Bryan Mr. Bryan New York Central Tarrytown Pough

Twins christen two tiny sons after McKinley and Bryan

A La Grange Indiana letter reports two newborn brothers weighing 34 ounces each have been christened William McKinley Milkegan and William Jennings Bryan Milkegan. The parents split politically with a Republican father and Democratic mother, and to bridge the gap they chose the presidential candidates' names. The infants, born across the Michigan line in Berrien County, rest in a doll cab.

la Grange Ind William McKinley Milkegan Wiliam Jennings Bryan Milkegan Indiana Line Berrien County Michigan

Americans Surrender to Spaniards in Cuban Protests

Havana August 17 report says several American recruits surrendered to Spanish authorities at Puerto Principe and one at Gaines in the province. They made statements.

Havana Puerto Principe Gaines

Spaniards say American rebels are not strong as thought

The Spanish officers report that Americans aligned with the insurgents are dismayed by the rebellion's reality and ready to surrender. They claim all Americans are willing but restrained by insurgent vigilance. Captain General Weyler will place those who surrendered at Consul General Lee's disposal to send them home to the United States.

Weyler Lee United States

Lion Breaks From Cage And Attacks Cattle In Memphis

Romeo the lion escaped from his East End park cage at 2 a.m. and charged down Poplar boulevard toward Mauldin's slaughterhouse. He killed a steer and a calf before keeper Jerry Cahill subdued him and forced him back into his kennel. A mass meeting urged removal of the animal.

Memphis Tenn Romeo East End Park Daniel E. Boone Poplar Boulevard Mauldin Jerry Cahill

Suit Over Seaside Courtship Breach in Illinois

A Sangamon county court suit for breach of promise alleges Miss Annie Mc Donald Trish of Jamestown married plans with Malcolm Catlin of St. Louis. Damages seek 25000. Catlin is visiting his father in Farmingdale where process served. claim dates to a Newport heated term two years prior.

Springfield Sangamon Annie McDonald Trish Jamestown R. L Malcolm Catlin St. Louis E. Catlin Farmingdale Irish Newport Catlin

Plague of flies hits Kokomo Indiana farms

In Kokomo Indiana on August 17 reports describe a new fly swarm covering the county. Livestock suffer as cattle refuse to eat and several fat steers on the Joe Amos farm die. Horses arrive with legs encased in their owners trousers while protecting themselves with branches. Local druggists sell fish oil and carbolic acid for use on horses.

Kokomo Ind Joe Amos

Rocky Path of Indiana Love

In Terre Haute on August 17 authorities moved to commit Miss Wintermute over insanity to prevent loss of her property. Her brother in law was appointed guardian after testimony showed she incapable of managing her estate and concerns about a Terre Haute saloon keeper visiting her.

Terre Haute Sarah Blinn Taylor

Saloonkeeper in Shelbyville Beats Gambler in Bloodshed

In Shelbyville Indiana Saloonkeeper Ryan beat gambler Perkins with a beer mallet after a spree that left patrons drinking. Ryan was arrested and held without bond. William Tryon from Rushville arrived with Patrick Ryan to buy Gus Ryse's saloon and planned to move family to town.

Shelbyville Ind Willliam Tryon Rushville Patrick Ryan Gus Ryse Ryan Tipplers Red” Perkins

Four Hurt as Man Stabs Shoppers in Reading Incident

In Reading on August 17 Frank Daniels, described as an alleged lunatic, attempted to steal shoes outside a Penn Street store. He was nabbed but immediately stabbed four people, including Charles H Navely, John Winkler, Robert L Cressman, and Zacharias Wink, with serious injuries reported for Snavely and Cressman yet both expected to recover.

Reading Frank Daniels Penn Street Charles Hnavely John Winkler Robert L. Cressman Zacharias Wink Snavely Cressman

Riotous Belfast Parade Ends in Police Charges and Injuries

A large Nationalist demonstration in Belfast on August 17 to push amnesty for Irish political prisoners triggered rioting. Parade participants clashed with anti crowd, police used batons, resulting in many broken heads and hospital visits. Additional clashes and a bridge accident occurred as the day unfolded.

Belfast Hannistoun Anjatoun Sebsa

Dover Court Sustains Authority in Dover Jail Case

Judge Wales ruled the Dover justice of the peace had authority to try and remand James J. Haggerty for violating a town ordinance by street speaking. The decision holds the alderman’s jurisdiction. Haggerty remains in custody with remedy by writ of certiorari to review by Dover Superior Court.

Wilmington Del Wales United States Court Dover Superior Court of Wales Galdt Haggerty

Man Accused of Fire Attack on Newsboy in Indianapolis

Warren Brown, a black man employed at a paint and oil store, doused a newsboy’s bare feet with coal oil and set a match. The boy fled into the street and flames were put out by firefighters with no serious burns. A melee followed as Brown knocked down a man who denounced the act as savagery and called for lynching.

Indianapolis Warren Brown Brown

Whisky price war erupts in Cincinnati market

In Cincinnati on August 17 a whisky price war began as W W Johnson & Co cut from 1.22 to 1.19 a gallon. Johnson claims the 1.22 price listed by the American Spirits Manufacturing Company trust is fictitious and that actual sales have run at 1.20 for six weeks, a move met by change quotations.

Cincinnati W. W. Johnson & Co Johnson American Spirits Manufacturing Company

Cyclists Ride Descent to Niagara Falls Edge

Edward Bushong had a startling experience at Niagara Falls as he rode a bicycle across the reservation toward Bath Island. He sped down a steep grade near the falls, released his feet from the pedals about 150 feet from the bridge, and coasted toward the edge.

Niagara Falls N. Y Edward Bushong Falls Bath Island Bushong

Father abducts daughter on cross country trip

Mr and Mrs P Stevens started from Ann Arbor June 11 for a Rapid City wedding trip to meet the bride’s father whom she had not seen in fifteen years. After visiting the husband’s wife’s father, the man abducted the bride, writing to her husband that he would keep her. Stevens is grief stricken and efforts to locate his wife continue.

St. Joseph Mich P. Stevens Ann Arbor Rapid City Chicago Stevens

Olyphant School Board Acts in Special Session

The Olyphant school board met in special session with full attendance. The teachers committee report set salaries for borough teachers across wards, plus principals and a musical instructor. The report lists numerous salaries and several janitors, followed by obituaries and local notices including deaths of Willie Tenson and Thomas Craven and a note on James Hoskins shooting a rare blue heron nearby.

First Ward Hannah Henry Nelile McAndrew Second Ward Central School M. W. Cummings Mary J. McHale Mary A. McGinty Katie Donnelly Kathe Nealon Nellie Martin Edith Evans Katie Flynn Katie Murphy Mamie Nealon Kathe Murray Magige Evans Marshwood Sarah Reddy Profesor Thomas W. Watkins Dunnigan Thomas Kenendy O'Malley Sweenney Awrd Tenery

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Quick Relief

A patent remedy advertises Mystic Cure as relieving rheumatism and neuralgia in three hours. It claims to remove the disease’s cause and rapidly reduce symptoms after the first dose. Sold by Carl Lorenz, druggist, 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton for 75 cents.

Carl Lorenz Lackawanna Avenue Scranton

Mrs Winslow's Goothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad

An old advertisement proclaims Mrs Winslow's Goothing Syrup used for teething relief for over fifty years. It claims to soothe gums, reduce pain, cure wind colic and diarrhoea, and sells for twenty five cents a bottle through druggists worldwide. Beware mis-spellings in the source text.

Briggs Cleans Privy Vault and Improves Pumps

Briggs cleans privy vaults and improves pumps. Proprietor BRIGGE announces service on North Main Avenue or at Erckes' drug store corner Adams and Mulberry. Telephone 45%

B. Briggs Brigge Main Avenue Erckes Adams and Mulberry

Atlas and Cohen dissolution notice announces firm ending

Dissolution notice states the partnership Morris J. Cohen and Barnett Atlas, doing business as Atlas and Cohen, is dissolved on the specified date. All debts due to the firm must be paid, and liabilities discharged at 1122 Poone avenue, Beranton, Lackawanna County, where Barnett Atlas will operate under the name of Atlas.

Morris J. Cohen Iett Atlas Atlas & Cohen Cnld Poon Avenue City of Beranton Lackawanna County

Gentlemen's Furnished Rooms and Odd Jobs Ad

Listings include rental rooms for gentlemen at 21 Madison avenue and job notices seeking operators. Also small ads for silver plated coin items and a mail‑in address from Schgan Mfg Co Chicago and E W Gaylok Lakaysville.

Adiress Schgan, Mfg CO Chicago Madison Avenue E W. Gaylok Lakaysville

Railroad Time Tables Sue Scranton June 1 1896

Railroad schedules list multiple daily departures from Scranton to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia Washington Binghamton Elmira Cortland Syracuse Oswego Ithaca Bath and more with various times and connections. Pullman cars and sleeping coaches available on all express trains. For details contact M. L. Smith at 128 Lackawanna Avenue or the depot ticket office.

Scranton New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia Washington and Way Binghamton Oswego Elmira Corning Gath Dansville Mount Morris Buffalo Roth Nicholson Cortland Syracuse Bidies Richfield Springs Ithaca Bath Northumberland Pittston Wilkes- Barre Mymouth Bloomsburg Danville Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Nanticoke Plymouth Pullman Piclor M. L. Smith City Lackawanna Avenue Depot Lehigh Ee i Railroad Srantcon Wilkes-Barre White Haven Hazleton Pottsville Bethlehem Faston Reading Lehigh Valley Tunkhannock Towanda Geneva Rochester Niagara Falls Chicago Suspension Bridge Rollin H. Wilbur Lee Gen. Pass Phila A. W. Nonnemacher Pass Bouth Hethlehem

Time Table of Lehigh and Susquehanna Division Trains

In effect June 7, 1999, the schedule lists trains from Scranton to Pittston Mountain Park Atlantic City New York and other points. It shows departure times for weekdays Sundays and مناس, with express options and buffet parlor cars. Through tickets are available at the station with general agents Baldwin and Olhausen listed as officials.

Lehigh Susquehanna Scranton Pittston Ites Daas Catas Mountain Park Atlantic City New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Reading Mauch Chunk Allentown Bathtonhem Euston Long Branch Ocean Grove Lebanon Harrisbore Pottsville Titherty Street North River Reading Terminal Haldwin

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