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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1898

Page

3

Democrats Nominate Dr Evans in Third District Convention

The Third District Democrats met at Coyne's Hotel in Minooka and unanimously nominated Dr. Evans of Clark's Green for the legislature. Dr. Ben Fane was reelected as a legislative candidate. resolutions condemned post Republican policies and urged enforcement of U S sovereignty, pledging support for county Democratic nominees.

Coyne Minooka Dr. Evans Clark's Green Ben F. Vane Cark’s Green Coyne’s John J Coyne A. Nichols South Abington M. EF. Cusick Evans Hillside

Railroads and taxpayers contest township claims in court

Yesterday the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad and Lehigh Valley Railroad with other taxpayers of Lackawanna township moved to challenge many claims presented to Marshal John P. Quinnan who is to report on the township debt. They allege fraudulent orders were issued to invalidate favorable marshal recommendations and demand proof no fraud or collusion occurred. A questioned order involving a woman for township work was noted but not yet at the marshal’s office. Quinnan will reconvene this morning in the Mears building office.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Lackawanna Township John PL Quinnan Quinnan Mears

Woman seeks $1000 in trespass suits over alleged defamation

Gabriella Vronis filed trespass actions yesterday claiming false malicious words harmed her reputation. She seeks $1000 from defendants the Flanderers Simon Neuressenus and Parney Barbaris. Voesoure and Dawson are listed as representatives for the plaintiff.

Gabriella Vronis Alteged Flanderers Simon Neuressenus Parney Voesoure

Softley Wins Medallion in Window Display Competition

Ki W Softley of Des Moines connected with Harris Emery as window dresser won a solid gold medal from the Journal of Window Dressing for the most artistic window. The Chicago exhibit from which his windows were chosen closes September 1 at 61 Jackson Boulevard.

Iowa State Register Des Moines Iowa Ki. W. Softley ER. W. Boftley Pharris-Emery Company Journal of H. Harman Chicago

Prize win prompts world wide display of trimmed shop windows

Harman's Journal of Window Dressing staged a prize contest for the best trimmed show window. Photographs from entrants showcase trimmers’ work including FB Orr Wilson of Pretoria and Hadward Kiddea of Limerick. BE. W. Softley, a Des Moines woman, sent a towel and napkin peacock facade photo.

Softley Chicago Limerick Ireland Ottawa Toronto Canada BE. W. Softley Mr. Softley Des Moines Towa

Kick Fractured His Skull In Livery Stable Incident

Lola B. Smith of 415 Oakford Court, an employee of Brown's Livery Salable, was kicked in the head by a vicious horse while grooming it early yesterday. The iron shoe struck the right frontal bone causing multiple fractures. Dr. FP Long attended and he was removed to Lackawanna hospital where physicians reported he was improving by last night.

Lola B. Smith Oakford Court Brown's

Will Visit Jermyn Camp by Special Train

The Sons of Veterans of Jermyn plan a trip tonight for members from this city and Carbondale. They will assemble at 7:00 PM at their hall, march to the Delaware and Hudson Station, and take a special car to Jermyn returning at 1 50 PM. The ladies accompanying them will be hosted by the Women’s Relief Corps of Jermyn.

Sons of Veterans Jermyn Carbondale Delaware and Hadson Women’s Relief Corps

Miner Injured in Woodward Colliery Roof Fall

Thomas Pedigenus, a Polish immigrant of a few months in the country, was hospitalized at Moses Taylor after a roof fall at Woodward colliery Kingston. He suffers a badly sprained back two broken cribs and a dislocated hip though his condition is not deemed fatal.

Thomas Pedigenus Moses Taylor Hospital Woodward Kingston

City notes show tax deadline extension and officials' actions

Mayor signs resolution extending tax payment deadline to October 1 while Mingur Bailey delays. Bond of Richard Graves as Beott township tax collector approved at twelve thousand dollars with Albert Graves and G. L. Newton as sureties. Firemen relief meeting to review injured on duty cases. Two hour session of election contest commission with thirty votes examined. Camp 8 Lone veterans plan to campaign for representation, W. L. Nash eyed for division quartermaster at encampment in Magleton next June. Eleven youths form a non tobacco club in the board of trade building. A cave-in misattributed to Mr Lowry clarified: his property is about a block away. Teachers salaries study shows increased spending of $62. Highway robbery case against Frank Costello. Patrick Newell identified as victim. Several marriage licenses granted. Newsboys picnic preparations at Nay Aug park to support relief efforts. Reverend A. F. Chaffen among nominees for presiding elder. other candidates listed.

Thirteenth Loses Two More Members to Typhoid

Typhoid fever claimed two more Thirteenth soldiers Private Daniel Tubbs of Company B a Taylor native and Private Sylvester Detrick of Company F a West Side resident. Both died at Medico Chirurgical Hospital Philadelphia after being brought from Dunn Loring. Tubbs 24 joined at outbreak. Detrick 20 had served two years and rejoined from Camp Alger after illness. Parents of Detrick learned of his death en route to Philadelphia. Remains yet to be decided for burial back home.

Daniel Tubbs Sylvester Detrick Philadelphia Dunn Loring Tubbs Detrick A. M. Detrick Taylor Company F Mt Gyetna Alger

Extradition Requisition Refused in Eppstein Case

The state department at Harrishburg refused Governor Tanner’s requisition to extradite Morris Eppstein of this city for larceny charges. A Chicago dealer, Biward Cohen, alleged theft of two sample silk underwear cases valued at 188 dollars. Eppstein testified he bought items on credit, paid partial sums, then left town. he was released on bail pending state action.

State Department Harrishburg Tanner Linet Morris Eppstein Chicago Biward Cohen Eppstein Colleran Chicago Detective Bureau Nathan Vidaver Rowan Cohen Mr.ness Scranton

Nichols Magor Marriage in Blakely Aug 1805

In Blakely on August 1805, Samuel Kr Nichols of Olyphant and Mary A Magor of Blakely wed at the Primitive Methodist church officiated by Rev M Harvey.

Nichols Magor Blakely Samuel KR Olyphant Mary A, Magor Hev. M. Harvey

Rabbit export boom from freezing trials profits boost New Zealand

A New Zealand rabbit export industry grows from freezing techniques with shipments rising to 1.5 million rabbits this year. Exporters pay out 4 000 to 5 000 dollars weekly in wages to about 100 trappers, with 700 000 rabbits last year and up to 1 500 000 this year. Freight costs exceed 2 000 pounds monthly as timber boxes and shipping expand. Season totals may reach 6 to 6.5 million rabbits valued at six cents each, delivering over 700 000 pounds to trappers and total colony proceeds around 700 000 pounds.

New Zealand Rabblia

Labor Day Call Urges Unity for Scranton Labor Day

Martin D. Flaherty, president of the Central Labor Union, calls Beranton and vicinity labor groups to unite for Labor Day. He emphasizes civic display, parade strength, and public support, with speeches by Frank Morrison and others at Bare AOL Park, urging broad participation and solidarity.

Martin D. Plaherty Central Labor Union Central Labor Union of Scranton Libor Wni Lnhor Beranton Permon Scranton Dus Bare Aol Park Frank Morrison Entry White United Garment Workers of America George Chatne Penneylvania Biute Martin D. Flanerty

Lehigh Valley Ticket Agent Publicizing Rates

New York announces reduced fare window from September 1 to 4 with fifteen day initial period. Details and terms available through Lehigh Valley Ticket Agent.

New York Conpair Lehigh Valley

Cold tea for soldiers on long marches and in Cuba

The article cites Ernest Hart and Sir Herbert Kitchener’s troops, praising cold tea as a thirst quencher during long campaigns in desert and equatorial settings. It notes testimonies from Indian commanders and General Wolseley era reports, arguing tea keeps soldiers hydrated without alcohol, with notes on lemon juice enhancing salivation. It contrasts British army practice with American social wealth and housing.

Ernest Hart Equatorial Sir Herbert Kitchener Boudan Albara Sir John Hall India Wolseley Canada Cuba Egypt

Making Hides Transparent and Hornlike in Germany

A German method renders skins almost transparent by heating in oil or fat without tonnage operations. The process softens the horny skin, then polishing imparts shine and thickness. After drying and pressing the skin becomes tough and shapeable for commercial products.

Germany Ndvin

Excursion Fares For G A W Campment To Cincinnati

The Pennsylvania Railroad offers single fare excursion tickets for the National On campment of G A W in Cincinnati Ohio from September 5 to 10. Tickets valid September 3 4 and 5 let travelers depart Cincinnati and return between September 6 and September 30 with option to extend to October 2 by depositing with a joint agent and paying twenty five cents.

Cincinnati Pennsylvania Railroad Company Cincinnat

Going Abroad Costs and Comforts Compared

The article argues that claims living in Europe is cheaper are misleading. It urges testing the claim with specifics about housing, utilities, meals, clothing, and fit. It notes Europeans may have cheaper clothes but questions overall saving, citing bathroom amenities, elevators, and heating details.

East Mountain Lithia Spring Bottling For Family Use

John A. Swayze, agent, 824 Mulberry Street, bottles Lithia water at East Mountain Spring for family use.

East Mountain Lithia John A. Swayze Mulberry Street

Cawley Funeral Arrangements In Ecranton

In Ecranton Isis Mia Maria Cawley at her home Lord's Court funeral Thursday morning at nine. A high mass of requiem will be sung at St Peters Cathedral. Burial to follow in the cathedral cemetery.

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Ben F. Evans, M. D DR. MacKay Agin House of Representatives United States Democratic Party John T. Brown John H. Bonner del Carpenter James P. Law Paul Aten Taylor Borough Janis P. Law Patrick Murray John & Sullivan Old Forge John T. Tonener Michael Clark John Holland Patrick Melvin Benton Wwnhehip J. G. Finn James Donn Patrick O'Tearn Newton Glenburn Eugeore BH. Rew Dalien E. H. Fisk Lackawonak South Diainect M. F. Cusick West I. J. Dikkin Southwest Cornelius Stokes Kent John MeAbam Scutt Lownship South Abington—Firet J. J. Owender Beeond Ginthiet A. A. Nichuls John Botwe Waverh—Goirge Bherman North Abington A. R. Carpenter Covington Township Frank Roherty Kick Hustler L. B. Smith Jermyn Camp Miner Mingur Bailey Graves Richard Graves Beott Township Albert Graves G. L. Newton Aittorneys Veterane W. L. Nash Magleton Board of Trade Uwake Pred van Buren Board of Trade Building Tribune North Main Avenue Charles Lowry Lowry Fellows Board of Contra Frank Costello Alfermin Millar Yestordlay Patrick Newell bin Without Castello Wis Moir Ball Toris Licenbe John Gyordock Throop Anna Laitsko Brranton Willam Campbell Agnes McDoniald Moosie James Martin Bisbee Washington Avenue Delia McVoy Hollisterville Michael J. Murphy Birch Street Della Byerett GY Touch Street EK. G. Griffin Stoad Street Methodist Episcopal Church Pittwton Wyoming A. F. Chaffen Fowler Ti. Eckman Brevhen Jay Ashley Wilon Treible Hema Castoria Chay Thirteenth Medico-Chirurgical West Side Chestnut Avenue Brobingon Street Harrisburg The St. Latte Martin D. Flaherty Central Labor Unon Merchants’ Association Austria Aina ,Laly America Boston Paris Berlin Vienna Rome Ganette Pennsylvania Europe American London Naples Florey & Brooks Washington Ava Court House Square Matoes Canteloupes Pierce’s Market Sulla Fo Stores Ofices Banks Els Mchan Wolf & Wenzel Adams Ave Court Hous Richardson Hogatan Furnscus and Runges Spring House Ieart Lake Heart Lake Montrose U. E. Crofut Lackawanna Ave Sea Island Roe the Great Jotin U. Ladwie Lowes A. F. Kizer Charles B. Scott Franklin Ave Mercereau & Connell Sole Agunta Clowes Mt. Pleasant Coal Noor Commonwealth Building W. T. Smith
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