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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1896

Page

2

Iron Trade Booms Expected After Election

Pittsburg iron and steel men predict a revival after the election as firms prepare to resume operations and fix prices. They cite stronger demand, hopeful signals from Bryan’s New York speech, and a shift away from long-term contracts at high prices. The industry plans a steady restart, with mills like the 10-inch mill and Oliver wire mill set to resume by Sept. 1 amid a broader revival in trade.

Pittsburg McKinley Iron and Steel Lela East MckKinley Spe Bryan New York Tron Agao Republic Iron Works Oliver Ihs

Jailed over a $3.80 tax debt in New Jersey

Peter Perrine, 39, was jailed in New Brunswick for unpaid poll and dog taxes totaling 2.80 plus costs. He was arrested at his Jamesburg home, separated from his wife and two boys who face destitution, as locals fear the family may be sent to the poor house.

New Brunswick N. J Peter Perrine Jamesburg Borough of Perrine

Frank Dayton Granted Divorce in Fargo Court

Frank Dupes known as Frank Dayton of Shenandoah Valley and Old Kentucky companies obtained a divorce in Fargo N D stating his wife was addicted to morphine and deserted him at Hartford Connecticut. He will join the In Old Kentucky Company at Minneapolis next week.

Fargo N. D Frank Dupes Frank Dayton Shenandoah Valley Old Kentucky Hartford, Conn Dayton Minneapolis

Bengal tiger escapes from circus cage on train near Streator

Rineling Brothers' circus traveling through Streator Illinois Aug 24 reported a large Bengal tiger cage blown from the train. Officials sent an engine and coach back toward Ottawa to recapture and secure the animal as the party neared Grand Ridge eight miles north of Streator.

Streator Rineling Brothers Indiana Ottawa Grand Ridge

Tiger Found Idle in Forest Cage Rescue

A tiger was located resting on the ground after an extensive search. Keepers struggled but managed to capture the animal and place it back into its cage.

White Frog Found in Bedrock Well Shaft

Duluth Minnesota August 24 Well diggers at W B Hartleys property struck a spring gushing through rock fifteen feet below the surface A white brown frog about an inch long with bright black eyes moved along the glass jar Its color suggests it has not seen daylight for a long time and likely entered the spring from its secluded rock bed

Duluth Minn W. B. Hartley Cally

Alliance Between Russia and Britain to Reorganize China Suggested

The Daily Mail quotes a Russian statesman proposing Great Britain join Russia to divide China between them. He envisions a large China company as a nucleus of future government, with Russia taking the north and Britain the south. He criticizes Franco-Russian ties and notes Li Hongzhang’s power and aims.

Russia England London The Daily Mail Today Great Britain China Great China Company Tindia France Mogland Li Hong Kyrene Yying Li Hung Chang

Sublett’s Poker Outfit Burned Before Court House Crowd

In Columbia Missouri on August 2 Jeff Sublett, a noted gambler, was forced to watch as his poker tables nine decks of cards and chips were burned publicly outside the county court house. The spectacle drew hundreds while Sublett, jailed for thirty days, sang the doxology from a window.

Columbia Jeff Sublet Bublett Rattle Row Court House Constatte

Flying machine a success at New England fair

At Rigby Park Old Orchard Me August 24 Professor Lamson showcased his tying machine Mew. The craft floated above the fairgrounds held by ropes, lifting inventor’s son Charles Lamson several feet before the ropes parted and it landed safely about 500 feet altitude.

Old Orchard Professor Lamson New England Agricultural Society Rigby Park Charles Lamson Earth

Hartridge Repudiates Bryan and Chicago Platform

John F. Hartridge, a candidate to succeed United States Senator Call, repudiates Bryan and the Chicago platform. In a card to be published tomorrow he says he declines to follow Bryan from the Democratic party and will not support doctrines he believes lead to anarchy oppression and disaster to the government. He states he is unalterably opposed to the salient features of the Chicago platform.

Jacksonville Fla John F. Hartridge Senate United States Call Bryan Hartridge Chicago Cleveland Senatora Vilas Palmer Cray Lindsay Caffrey Thdianapolis Henator Hill Float TH Hourke Cochran United States Senate Bui New York Madison Square Garden Segular

New Troy Bans Shooting to Protect County Candidates

Officials in New Troy Michigan pass an ordinance prohibiting shooting within the town limits to prevent wounding candidates. Signs warn that shooting game inside corporate limits is prohibited for fear of hitting a county office hopeful.

New Troy, Mich St. Joseph Mich New Troy Counci

Jockey Fined After Overweight Win At Racecourse

In Cincinnati on August 24 jockey Isom rode John Kessler to win the fourth race but the horse was declared disqualified for being up to four pounds overweight. Isom was fined $200 after eating popcorn and drinking water post weigh in, claiming ignorance of the overweight condition.

Isom Cincinnati John Kessler

Red Haired Criminals Not Common in Ohio Prison

Columbus August 4. An examination of 2,600 prisoners at the state penitentiary finds only three with red hair. The note highlights the rarity of red-haired inmates among the total, drawing interest from criminology.

Columbus Ohio

The Career of Hoke Smith and His Sudden Fame

A profile tracing Hoke Smith rising from relative obscurity in Georgia to national notoriety due to his name and role in President Cleveland's administration. The piece notes his pension reform stance, clashes with veteran groups, and the political maneuvers surrounding Cleveland and Chicago platform debates, including hints about Senator Hill and the New York delegation.

Georgia Cleveland Chicago Bureau the Tribune Mth Street N. W Washington Hoke Smith Smith Hoke President Cleveland Mr. Smith Samuel Hoke John Smith Mr Smith Pensions Lochren Pension Bureau George Interior Department Reynolds Slim Micei Tina

Matabele Chiefs Seek Rhodes to End War

A Bulawayo dispatch says Matabele leaders promise not to resist English forces if Cecil Rhodes stays in the country to aid them. They complain of a harsh official, Rhodes says the official has left, and Secombo signals peace. The scene includes Lubengula kin and reflections on calm after conflict.

London Bulawnayo Cecil Rhodes Secumbo Rhodes Coell Rhodes Lubengula

Thought He Was a Bear in Maine Woods Fatal Shot

In Oldtown Maine on August 24 Charles Theodore Russell, nephew of ex governor Russell, shot and killed Charles Potter a guide aged 50 during a hunting trip. Russell mistook Potter for a bear after hearing a noise near a tent and fired, the incident ending Potter’s life. Potter hailed from Milo Maine.

Oldtown Maine Charles Theodore Russell Ruesell Charles Potter Rugeell Potter Milo

Aleyman to Carry Sidr Lind Sample Book Offer

An advertisement offers a one percent commission to salesmen to carry a Sidr Lind sample book mailed to 7 Address L. N. Co Station L New York Newark.

Alesman Commission L. N. CO Station L Newark

Saved by His Dog in Maryland Bull Attack

Faston Maryland farmer and tax collector Harry Radcliffe nearly died when a bull gored and stamped him in the farmyard while he removed a ring from the animal's nose. His dog charged the bull, allowing Radcliffe to escape. the beast was shot after it pursued him.

Mr. Radcliffe

Monster Snake Haunts Galveston Indiana Trail Through Town

Residents of Galveston near Logansport report a monster snake roaming streets overnight. A search party followed its track to a natural cave three miles away. Reports say searchers fled the cave and smoke will be used to coax the snake out. Business in the village is nearly suspended while efforts to capture the reptile continue.

Logansport Ind Tihe Galveston

Eye injury from foreign body in craftsman's tale

The article describes how a foreign body on the eye surface may cause inflammation and blindness if untreated. It explains removal by camel hair pencil or rolled paper and notes that in fixed cases a physician may force removal, a danger common among smiths who nickname the condition a fire in the eye and use improvised tools for extraction.

Populists Aroused by Sewall Threat to Bryan Support

The Progressive Farmer editorial warns that millions of Populists will reject Bryan if Sewall remains. It notes Populists have courted silver Democrats but demand Sewall’s removal to back any presidential candidate, a sentiment echoed in the north west and south.

Aleigh N. C Progressive Farmer National Farmers’ Alliance Bryan Sewall

Rival of the Bride Dress Ruined by Dampened Flour

In Chester Pennsylvania a bride Miss Bunce at Immaculate Heart church had her traveling dress ruined when a V year old girl tossed dampened flour at her. A rival of the bride allegedly paid the girl to throw the flour and it struck Bunce between the shoulders and spread over the gown. Authorities seek the culprit.

Chester Miss Bunce Immaculate Heart Church Llttle Mies Bunce

Dissolution Notice From Friedman and Bern Firm

Dissolution by mutual consent of the firm Friedman and Bern of Stine Luxembourg Borough Lucerne County. Finis M Friedman to continue the business and handle all accounts. All payable sums will be paid and collected by him.

Friedman & Bernstine Eseter Lucerne M. Friedman

Canadian War on American Silver Eases in Trade

Quebec August 24 The Canadian war on American silver and paper money shows signs of relaxing. General trade discounts have diminished and money is often accepted at par. Banks still push to maintain the boycott, but this drift favors ordinary transactions.

Canada United States Quebec

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