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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1896

Page

2

Hastings Quay Bonded by Friendship in Senate Fight

The Tribune notes a long standing friendship between Governor Hastings and Senator Quay dating to a 4 year ago state chairmanship contest. Hastings is seen as Quay’s likely choice for Cameron’s Senate seat, with Harrisburg talks framing a Harrisburg deal to place Hastings in the U.S. Senate and keep governorship friendly to Quay.

the Tribune 14Th St Washington Hastings Don Cameron United States Senate S Quay Pennsylvania Senator Quay Quay St. Louis Harrisburg Governor Hastings Executive Mansion Camerom Combine Magee Martha State Senate Senator Penroce Cameron Wanamaker Frank Willing Leach Leach Mr. Wanamaker Gouverneur Hastings

Political Candidates Face Tough Odds in District Nomination

The text notes strong opposition from anti Harritynes toward Mr Garman. It suggests if he wins the congressional nomination he may struggle to attract his party's vote in the district. The mood hints at strained intra party support and challenging campaigning dynamics.

John D. Garman Wilkes-Barre Democratic State Committee Garman Harrity Lucerne

Double Tragedy Suspected Near Indianapolis

A well dressed man and woman, seen driving through West Newton last Friday, are missing near Antrim Indiana. Their horse and phaeton were found abandoned near a covered bridge over the White River with signs of a struggle and a discharged cartridge nearby. Authorities, including the coroner and sheriff, are investigating possible murder or self harm in a case that stirs the village with speculation about aristocratic strangers.

Indianapolis Antrim White River West Newton Eienes

Sudden Death at Cleveland Yachting Regatta

William Ratter of St. Louis died after overheating while bathing at the Cleveland regatta yesterday. He sank as he entered the water and was pronounced dead from heart disease. His wife, Mrs. Rutter, fainted and was injured after seeing the accident and fell from a bluff into the water.

Cleveland William Ratter St. Louis

Tortured in an Orange Lodge leads to court case in Waltham

In Waltham Massachusetts on August 19 Judge Luce heard a landmark district court case about an initiation in an Orange lodge. Frank A. Preble testified to cruel rites including forced nudity blisters and a branding iron. Fellow member Edward Arch corroborated the torture. Six lodge officers were fined $35 each and all appealed posting $200 bonds.

Waltham Mass Luce Orange Lodge of Waltham Daniel Tracey William Mable Mable Graham Grand Army Red Men Pilgrim Fathers Edward Arch Preble Tracy Nickerson Arch Lodge John G. Graham J. O. Nickerson Edward O'Brien Daniel Travy Alexander Wheaterbee Wilfred Mable

Kept His Secret to the Last

A well dressed stranger arrived in Branchville Crawford county four months ago and stayed at the town hotel. He paid his bills promptly and avoided sharing his identity or purpose. In poor health he lived as a recluse for six weeks and died yesterday without revealing his name or motive for secluding himself in the remote village.

Indianapolis Branchville Crawford County

Rapid Growth In New Mena Arkansas Town

Mena Arkansas after four weeks of rapid growth now houses over 9000 residents with seventy businesses under construction. The town shows two sawmills a planing mill and five lumber yards amid new homes as the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railroad reaches the area, creating a division point.

Mena Ark Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Road

Bar Association Opens Its Nineteenth Annual Session

The American Bar Association begins its nineteenth annual session in Saratoga New York with President Moorefield Storey of Boston presiding Lord Russell and party receive ovation Storey delivers an hour and a half address on changes in statutes and law across states and Congress eighty eight new members elected and a reception held on the platform before resumed business with focus on uniform state law commissioners.

Saratoga N. Y American Bar Association Moorefield Storey Boston Lord Russell Storey Congress Frank Lockwood Montague Crackanthorpe

Cigarette Dare Proves Fatal for Philadelphia Newsboy

In Philadelphia on August 19 a 14 year old newsboy, George F. Ellwell, died after attempting to smoke as many cigarettes as possible in half an hour for a wager. He lit his twentieth cigarette at the end of the half hour, fell ill at night, and died the next morning. Coroner’s officials ruled death due to excessive cigarette smoking, linked to the high number smoked the previous day.

Philadelphia George F. Ellwell Ellwell

Campaign committee named by Chairman Butler

Chairman Butler today announced the campaign committee with H. H. W. Reed of Georgia as chairman, C. F. Taylor of Pennsylvania, and M. C. Rankin of Indiana. George F. Washburn of Massachusetts was assigned to run the Chicago headquarters. Secretary Hoke Smith returned from Lincolnton, North Carolina, with no comment on politics, and Senator Bacon of Georgia met him in Washington.

Washington Butler HH. W. Reed Georgia C. F. Taylor Pennsylvania M. C. Rankin Indiana George F. Washburn Massachusetts Chicago Hoke Smith Lincolnton N. C Bacon Smith

Veterans Parade Follows Union Veterans Parade in Binghamton

At Binghamton New York on August 1 a grand parade of the Union Veterans union marked the second day of the national encampment. About 500 veterans joined the procession although smaller than expected. After the parade the encampment held a secret session in front of the armory at seven o clock.

Binghamton N. Y Union Veterans’ Union Ine

Daisy Miller Released After Diamond Theft arrest

Daisy Miller was not arraigned in police court in Binghamton on August 19. Jewelers affected by her depredations did not press charges. Judge Roberts kept the case open and Miller, after being released, went home with her father to Wilkes-Barre.

Binghamton Daisy Miler Roberts Wilkes- Barre

Quote from Congressman Mason on tariff and money flow

The remark argues that the country should circulate money already in vaults rather than seek more funds. He calls for a protective tariff to create employment for Ishar and dismisses talk of fiat money and free silver.

Ishar W. E. Mason

Umpire Opens Pistol Stand Triggering baseball riot

In Helena Arkansas yesterday a game between Polk and Lowdy colored teams for a stake ended in a deadly riot. Umpire William Griffin and his son defended with pistols as Israel Tate led Lowdy players in firing, killing two boys and wounding several others. Tate, the sole Lowdy gunman, fired multiple times.

Helena Ark Poplar Grove Polk William Griffin Griffin Israel Tate

Kansas City Actress Helena Mitchell to Stump for Bryan

Miss Helena Harriet Mitchell a Delsarte teacher and actress will soon campaign for Bryan. She opens in Bloomington Illinois on Labor Day and will tour giving daily speeches through the country, authorized by Mr Bryan to campaign for him.

Kansas City Helena Harriet Mitchell Delsarte Bryan Mitchell Bloomington Mise Mitchell

Pardon or commutation petition filed for Joseph Beschino

Notice: an application to the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons on the third Wednesday in September seeks pardon or commutation for Joseph Beschino who was convicted of first degree murder in Suit No. 4 Pg 1a in the Court of Oyer and Terminer of Lackawanna County.

Board of Pardons Pennsyvenia A. D. II Joseph Beschino Joseph Bosehino Oper Lacks Wanna County

Murder at a Dunkard Revival in Clay County

In West Virginia at a Doe Run Dunkard meeting in Clay County a member, Joseph Brace, was shot dead by his cousin Karl Jage during a feet washing ceremony. The shot sparked a riot with twenty shots fired and no other injuries reported. search for the killer continues.

Joseph Brace West Virginia Charleston W. Va Dunkard Doe Run Clay County Joseph Hrage Karl Jage

Railroad Time Tables for Scranton Trains June 1 1699

Timetable lists express and local trains from Scranton to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia Washington Buffalo Oswego Elmira Cortland Syracuse Ithaca and other points with multiple daily departures. includes Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches and connections at key hubs. ticket offices listed.

Scranton New York Easton Trenton Philadelmite Washington and Way Binghamton Oswego Elmira Corning Bath Daneville Mount Morris Buffalo Nicholson Cortland Syracuse Trica Richfield Springs Ithaca Path Northumberland Tittston Wilkes- Barre Plymouth Ploomsburg Danville Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Nanticoke Mymouth ML. L. Smith City Las Lackawanna Avenue Depot Lehigh Va Srantcon Philadelphia Pittston Wilkes-Barre Tunkhannock Towanda Geneva Rochester Niagara Falls Chicago Pullman Porter Lehigh Valley Wilkes-Harre Suspension Bridge Rollin H Lehigh and Susquehanna Division Peon Mountain Park Atlantic City Newark Elizabeth Reading Terminal Mauch Chunk Allentown Bethlehem Long Branch Ocean Grove Lebanon Harrisbore Pottsville Tulberty Street North River Bunday Reading All Pointe Meiste Spe Uaton Ie Ade Vane Vance Poss

Train crew robbed near Charlotte in Michigan

Four masked men boarded a Michigan Central freight train near Charlotte on a Saturday night and, at gunpoint, relieved two crew members of money and valuables. The robbers fled after the theft. pursuing officers began the chase.

Ninke Mich Michigan Central Charlotte Re-Volvers

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