Address to the Faithful from Pennsylvania Democratic Committees
Harrisburg August 17 1896 executive committees of Pennsylvania Democratic societies issue an address calling a general assembly in Wilkes-Barre September 2 to elect deputies and report to headquarters. They condemn Republican excesses and demand party reform, unity, and loyal support for Bryan era policies.
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Harrisburg
Democratic Societies of
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Wilken-Harre
Wilkes-Barre
Lsts
Democratic Party
William J. Bryan
Congress
United States
Awakening Loud Noise Unveils Human Presence in Wet Room
In Bridgsboro Pennsylvania on August 17 a resident awoke to an unusual sound in a wet room. Authorities investigated the disturbance and located a man believed to be in distress. Further details were not provided in the report.
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Bridgsboro
Widow Barn Finds Intruder After Chase Through Monocacy
In her room Mrs Scheetz a widow living at Monocacy discovered a man prowling about She screamed and the intruder fled She rallied several farmers and after nearly an hour of pursuit they captured the fugitive He was taken to jail.
Unconscious For A Week Edward Bard Dies At Hospital
Edward D Bard 20, who shot himself at the Leopard hotel in Lancaster, remained unconscious for a week before dying at St Josephs hospital. He had drank heavily and, after meeting his sweetheart in the hotel, went to his room where he fired a bullet into his head in full view of the young woman. Bard, from a good family, had been involved in several sensational escapades recently.
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Lancaster
Edward D. Bard
Leopard
Thin Elity
Janet
St. Joseph
Hard
Bard
Waltz Seeks New Trial In Murder Case
Montrose August 17 Judge Searle granted a rule to show cause why John Waltz should not have a new trial after a second degree murder verdict. Jury deliberations included eleven ballots with an initial split for acquittal and murder in the second degree, suggesting a possible compromise and raised questions about guilt if Lemon’s death occurred during a quarrel. Edson W. Safford, Waltz’s attorney, noted the request for a new trial amid the courtroom confrontation and diminished condition of the prisoner as Deputy Sheriff Leonard Tendeny assisted him from the room.
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Tribone
Montrose
Searle
Commonwealth
John Waltz
Waltz
Leonard Tendeny
Lemon
the Tribune
Charles Stanton
Edson W. Safford
West Chester Republicans Nominate Butler for Judge
The August Republican county convention in West Chester Pa presided by ex-District Attorney Joseph H. Baldwin named William Butler Jr as ad ditional law judge with minimal opposition. Delegates to the state convention supported Beacom and McCauley, and new district convention rules were adopted. Butler, aged two years in practice thirteen, is son of Judge William Butler of the U S District Court in Philadelphia.
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West Chester
Joseph H. Baldwin
William Butler, Jr
Hays
Fulton
John E. Smith
West Pikeland
John W. Mendenhall
Cain
Beacom
McCauley
Delaware
William Butler
United States District Court
Philadelphia
Nominated for jury commissioner at Lycoming County
At the Democratic county convention in Williamsport on August 17 Nathan Ririon was nominated for jury commissioner. The free silver wing urged Harrity’s resignation as Democratic national committeeman from Pennsylvania and instructed delegates to back any resolution to replace him with a loyal Democrat.
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Williamsport
Nathan Ririon
Free Silver Wing
Wiliam F. Harrity
Pennsylvania
Lover Uses Dynamite Threat at Pennsylvania Hotel
Stiney Knezman confessed to partially blowing up Matt Yedlefsky’s restaurant in Shenandoah Pennsylvania. He plans another attack using ten times the dynamite and cites romance with the proprietor’s daughter as his motive. He is held for trial.
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Shenandoah
Stiney Knezman
Matt Yedlefsky
Knezman
Taking the Veil Candidates at Mallinckrodt Convent
An unusually large group of postulants joined the Sisters of Christian Charities at Mallinckrodt convent on August 17. The rite included a low Mass with postulants in white and attire in black after. Celebrants were Father Otterhein of Saratoga and Father Osman of Philadelphia with deacon. Priests attended from across the state.
Vows Taken as Fifty-Four Receive White Veil
Fifty four aspirants received the white veil in a chastity poverty and obedience ceremony held in the sanctuary. The rite drew over a hundred guests from New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Detroit and other locales.
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New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Detriot
Came From Africa For A Wife
Shenandoah Aug 17 The First Presbyterian church witnessed a fashionable wedding as Miss Jeavie Brown Stein eldest daughter of Mine Inspector William Stein married Robert Jackson of South Africa. Rev T Maxwell Morrison officiated. Stein sisters Agnes Sarah Euphemia served as bridesmaids with Anna Stein as maid of honor. Groom’s party included Dr Joannes Bh Stein Scranton Dr A B Sherman Thomas Drew Mahoney City and David Owens Shenandoah ushers. The couple will sail to Johannesture South Africa to begin married life.
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Shenandoah
First Presbyterian Church
Jeavie Brown Stein
William Stein
Robert Jackson
South Africa
T Maxwell Morrison
Agnes
Sarah
Euphemia Stein
Mies Anna Stein
Joannes Bh. Steln
Scranton
A. B. Sherman
Thomas Drew
Mahoney City
David
Owens
Johannesture
Great Eisteddfod Opening At Newport Jubilee
Special correspondent describes Newport Welsh National Eisteddfod opening on Aug 3 with Lord Tredegar presiding. Festive decorations and Gorsedd ritual mark the ceremony at Bellevue Park, including recitals, brass bands, choirs, and Mendelssohn Elijah in the evening.
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Llewellyn Russell Jones
Cambrian Society
New South Wales
Sydney
Jones
England
7. C. Edwards
Cynonfardd
Newport
Aus
Lord Windsor
Tew
Newton
Whitewell Vale Brass Band
Thomas H. Hoyle
Cummer Colliery
Martin
Frank Winterbottom
The
Royal Marines
Whitewell Vale
Cummer Colliery Band
Tredegar Hall
Risteddfod
Winterbottom
Cardiff
South Wales Borderers
Pontypool
Méga’s
W. Stanley Jones
Whitewell Vale Party
Clarionet Soto
W. T. Leonard
Bwanrea
Mr. Bielski
Lo’clerk
Guna
Maldywn Price
J. Thomas
Pencardd Gwalia
Emlyn Evans
Rowland Rogers
Bryn Sion Chote
Dowlals
Horeb Choir
Morriston
Y Clychan
the Hells
Gwilym Gwent
Glamorgan
Pontypridd
Betlevue Park
Newport Ton
Ivor Hal
Lvor
Tredegar
Dafydd Ab Gwilym
Wales
Hwfon Mon
Lord Tredegar
T. C. Edwards
Eynonfardd
America
Mahons
Ben Davis
Prises
Bach
Emiyr Evans
Bullih
West Chester Man Prepares His Own Grave
John C Taylor of West Chester is preparing for the end by placing a solid state casket in his Lafayette cemetery lot beside Birmingham meeting house. He has been measured for his coffin and plans a statue of his wife atop her grave monument.
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West Chester
John ¢C
Taylor
Lafayette Cemetery
Birmingham Meeting House
Chloroformed by a Burglar in Shenandoah
Justice Too mey today set William Anjailkatis under 500 bail on a charge of administering chloroform to commit a felony. Mrs. Gussie Gustafix, a Polish widow, alleges an intruder touched her awake at dawn, clapped a cloth over her face, and she lost consciousness. robbery is suspected. The prisoner does not deny the charge.
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Shenandoah
Aus
Justice Toomey
William Anjailkatis
Gussie Gustafuix
Quiet At Hazleton as Miners Await Company Reply
Striking miners at Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre collieries met with Manager Lawall who returned to Wilkes-Barre from New York. Lawall promised a reply within two days after conferring with New York officials. The union plans to stay idle until a company decision is issued, with Organizer Fahy of the United Mine Workers of America joining tomorrow. No disturbances have occurred and mine areas remain quiet.
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Hazleton
Aug
Etr
Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre
Lawall
New York
Ofictate
Fahy
United Mine Workers of America
Shovered collision at Burnside colliery leaves two injured
Shamokin Aug 17 In a mining accident at Burnside colliery Peter Shuey was struck by a blasting needle penetrating his intestines. John E Adams collided with a mire drill and suffered a deep hip wound. Both men are in critical condition.
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Shamokin
Burnside
Peter Shuey
John BE. Adams
Belgic Sails for South Pole Expedition From Antwerp
The Belgic steamer departed Antwerp at 10 oclock with the Gerlache Antarctic expedition aboard, cheered by crowds. Twenty two crew members carry provisions for two years as the United States cruiser San Francisco salutes the departure and the party aims to reach Grahams Land by December.
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Antwerp
Belgium
Gerlache Antarethe
Poole
Grahau's Land
United States
San Francisco
Rbelele
Hero of the Chitral slain by mutinous Sepoy
London dispatch says Subadar Gurmukh Singh, renowned for his gallantry in the defense of Chitral, was shot dead by a Sepoy who went amuck. He was one of the finest native officers and had been rewarded for his bravery.
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London
Subadar Gurmukh Singh
Simla
Gurmukh
Che Chitral
One Cent a Word Help Wanted Ads in Scranton Paper
Classified snippets advertise wagon smiths barbers and sales agents. Listings call for men and women to sell safety grips, learn barber trade, or solicit subscriptions and stock, with various locations in Lackawanna County and nearby cities.
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North Main Avenue
Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Company
Cincinnati
Kk C. Fish & CO
Jorden Hivck
Chicago
For Rent and Sale Notices From The City
A fragmented classifieds notice listing rental options at 417 N Irving Ave and 08 Adam Ave with front room and board, plus multiple sale items including horses, a fine young span of dark chestnut horses, and a trap cheep. It also references four stable houses with modern improvements and an inquiry line for details at local addresses.
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Beouse
N. Irving Avenue
Adame Avenue
Nquire
Everett
Dix’ Court Ibrarion
Penn Avenue
Money to Loan Adv Under This Head One Cent a Word
Loan offers advertised with a rate of one cent per word for S300 sums. Attorney Walren Morris acts for the borrower and board, promoting the option to loan on good city property or propin amount to full borrower.
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Atlvs
Anata Pannen
Nichols Heights
Lorraine
A.A. Nichols
Clark's Summit
Walren Mirris
Board of
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Washington
Iden
Ie Uty
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Safford
Chester
Harrity
Lycoming Democrats
Lover
Order of Sisters of Christian Charities
Africa
Altoona
Morfudd
Bellevue Park
Tre«deger
National Eisteddfor
Thomas Goldsworthy
Hubert Herkomer
Lord Trederar
Prise
B.A. Thomas
Mies Edwards
C. Cochran
RC. A
Anglesea
Towers
Conway
Mendelssohn
Medora Henson
Clara Butt
Ceinwen Jones
Misa Marion Evans
Ftrangcon Davis
Gwilym Richards
David Hughes
South Pole
Gerlache
Antewerp
Chitral
WN. K. Fairbank Company
Pittebwrg
Connolly & Wallace
Ywes
Washington Avenue
M. T. Keller
Lackawanna Carriage Works
Adama Avenue
Wrasan
Pirniabad
Boston
Mass
Hberal
H. C. LY Ans & CO
John Wedderburn & CO
Washington, DC. C
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Caryl
Linden Street
T. C. von Storch
Wyoming Avenue
WM. Swarty
Lackawanna County
ADIFS
M. A. Stebbins
Lawrence
Mich
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Snyders
Bolida Trade
T. A Snyder & CO
Menithifal
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Dabh
Kuoraes
Agenta
Klondike
Outfit
National Publishing CO
Lakeside Building
Hox
PENN
Care Tribune
Nate Age
Glen Brothers
Rochester, X.Y
Nichola Naperville, I
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BELL
Consolidated Mfg CO
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Washington Ave
Bie
City
Quincy Ave
Lbsiggs
Brig Beapere
Main Ave
Kickon
Wlore
Corner Adams
Mulberry
Charly Cooper
Citron
Waehbare Street
Etzel
Chiro
Lewer Avenue
Pitteton Avenue
Beranton
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Duemore
Lucke Street
Gituation
the Grocery Inc
Tribune Ome
Ernsiler
Nouth
North
Humner Avenue
Gipeation
Price Street
Donoueth Avenue
F. M
Htal
Irving Park
Diakely
Dutmore
Inquirer
Lesson
Grove Street
Ninmere
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