This Vote Not Good After September
A fragmentary note warns that the vote is not good after September. It lacks clear dates or actions but signals a cutoff or reconsideration following the month.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1898
Page
5
A fragmentary note warns that the vote is not good after September. It lacks clear dates or actions but signals a cutoff or reconsideration following the month.
A boy falls from a fence and cries while a passerby asks about Johnnie. The girl says they are hunting for Johnnie's balance. On a spring walk they hear lizards calling Driggs Briggs Briggs Briggs, which their sister attributes to Perry Brothers.
The Tribune of August 17 published a detailed breakdown showing how many representatives each district is entitled to. The article itemizes district by district allocations and explains the basis for the entitlements.
A Shinnecock vessel anchored at Montauk draws photographers who chase soldiers and scenes instead of the passing wagons and graves lined along the shore. The crowd tracks St Paul and Yale while a Rough Riders cavalry line and a Red Cross ship move past.
The Shinnecock outer landings are blocked by quarantine but stores valued for the camp sick are ferried by a landless voyage. A camera crew aboard the Minnesota and Seminole captures the scene as dawn drops a life boat, sailors wave, and women back Sag Harbor fund relief. The piece laments wartime suffering at Montauk and the heavy toll on soldiers, ending with a mournful note on their sacrifice.
A list of residents and visitors including M F Barinon at Atlantic City Dr R M Stratton home from the seashore Mrs J Bigrist visiting Delaware Water Gap A J Casey back from Atlantic City Mary Connelly Shenandoah visiting Berunton and more People travel between Shenandoah Berunton Norwich N Y and Rochester Pa and attend local concerts and events Carl Gunster and others recovering from illness and local civic events at Camp Meade and a Pa patriotic order convention attendance noted The Schubert quartet will perform at Laurel Hill park next Sunday at 3 09 p m and Camp Meade visit details include President McKinley reception and water quality reports
No reply has been received to notices mailed to other cities detailing a Dickson City Brewing burglary. The extract notes stolen money between 600 and 700 dollars in mostly small bills and coins plus a 22.75 check to James O'Brien of Olympus Pa. Jewelry stolen includes a 1% carat diamond stud a 1 carat diamond pair of earrings and a ruby pearl diamond cluster ring. Entrance exams for Scranton High School will be held Thursday at 9 o clock for new and higher class entrants. George W. Phillips Principal.
An advertisement promotes East Mountain Lithia Water as beneficial for kidneys and constipation. It touts travel by the Lehigh Valley line via Cincinnati to labeled destinations on September 3 and 4, presenting the product alongside a railway itinerary.
Republican delegates prepare for a lively coroner race among four candidates Doctore Kolb, Roberts, Stein and Donne while uncertain on whether to back Judge Gunster for the bench. The Crawford county primaries system is debated with a report due this afternoon. Most districts list delegates and ward representatives for today’s convention across multiple towns.
The Lackawanna Hospital executive committee proposed setting aside space for up to fifty eight patients to aid wounded soldiers, noting capacity limits and priority for indigent cases. Governor Hastings declined the offer, citing sufficient state hospitals, while preserving access for Thirteenth members if needed.
The eleventh reunion of survivors of the Fifty-Second Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry will occur in Wilkes-Barre on September 21, 1898. The morning includes reception and registration at Conyngham post rooms with doors opening at 9.30. A business meeting at 2 pm covers roll call officer elections reports and resolutions. Banquet at 4 pm and a camp fire at 7:30 pm in the post room will invite veterans and junior groups. Officers listed include George R Lennard president and William McClare first vice president.
Thomas Ford, a one legged youth from McNicholas' court near Scranton street, was arrested on a warrant for taking over $12 and a knife from Samuel Muffler of Jackson street on August 14. He appeared before Alderman Kasson with Detective Moir prosecuting. Ford was remanded to the central police station in $400 bail as efforts seek a bondsman.
The commonwealth versus Maggie McArdell reports prosecutor George Smith seeking a court allowance to cover time and expenses connected to the liquor-law case. Judge Gunster issued a rule returnable at the argument court to show cause why the petition should not be allowed.
Collector Penman’s ruling that accepting time drafts incurs tax was sustained by Commissioner Scott after local banks raised the question. A Treasury Department reply confirms the opinion, stating that stamping the draft on acceptance is required and the draft is taxable like a note of the same amount. New internal revenue decisions include stamps for debt tickets, foreign checks, and taxes on unincorporated private banks.
Kathryn A. Fitzpatrick wed John W. Kirby in St Pauls church Green Ridge yesterday morning. Rev F J McManus officiated with Nellie Kirby as maid of honor and John Beamish as best man. The couple left for a Great Lakes trip after the ceremony. Kirby, business manager of the Sunday Free Press, is well known in the city. Mrs Kirby is daughter of John Fitzpatrick of Delaware Street.
Ware and Madeon unveil a float for the Saratoga floral parade likened to the Delaware and Hadeon design. Two real sailor boys from the warship Texans were required, hinting at a patriotic theme. The public can expect a novel, fully detailed presentation.
Open day and evening sessions resume enrollment for students. Mail inquiries receive prompt attention. Day and evening sessions reopen Monday September 5.
A requisition issued to the Delaware and Hudson supply department seeks two sailor gunners from the warship Texas to report at Saratoga on Tuesday, September 6 at noon to assist in a stated design. The unusual request reflects military coordination with civilian rail operations.
Green Ridge Daily Deliveries promotes home delivery service by Mr T A Patten and Mr Albert Naglie. The message claims careful prompt filling of orders, better goods than any cash store, no higher prices, and 30 days credit for responsible customers.
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