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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1896

Page

2

Supreme Court affirms Chapman conviction in sugar trust case

The U S Supreme Court unanImously upholds the lower court ruling against stock broker Elverton Chapman in the sugar trust inquiry. Chapman must serve 100 days in prison and pay a fine of 21040. Others charged in the same offense face separate trials. Also noted are local notices on bronchitis and illness in the community.

Washington Puller Supreme Court of the United States Court of Apppeals District of Cohumbia Elverton 1 Kapenein Senate Ramere Chapman District Court New York Elverten Hh. Chapman Senmite United Associated Diessen Court of Ayneals District of Columbia Boslyatt Supreme Count Supreme Court Theo Court of Aments Tustritae Columta Channen John W. MeCartney Corson & McCartney Rananda Wagh- Innton Philiatelphia Press John S. Shriver Mattond Express Aid HO. Havemeyer John B. Searles American Sugar

Trial in Waltham Trading Case Reveals Cruel Initiation

Frank R. Preble testified before Judge Hilly in Cambridge Superior Court about alleged abuse in a Waltham trading cadre. He described being forced to carry a heavy bag of stones, branded with hot iron on the left breast, and burned, claiming he took no secret oath after brutal initiation. Defendants include John G. Graham, George B. Nickerson, Edward Of Kerel, Daniel Tracey, and Leander Weatherles. the case drew a crowded courtroom.

Fostom Waltham Mwembyr Shi Hilly Cambridge Frank R. Preble John G. Graham George B. Nickerson Edward of Kerl Daniel Tracey Leander Weatherles Preble le Wats Ping Ao Stepelichler

Insurance payout over life of Paterson man who died by own hand

A New York life insurer paid a policy on Helios Romaine, a wealthy Paterson resident, who died by his own action last week. Had he delayed his death by an hour the policy would have expired.

New York Helios Romaine Paterson Besa New York Company

Ill child of Mr and Mrs Jones named Bertha

Bertha Jones, the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, is very ill with convulsions. Mrs. Benjamin Lyman left yesterday morning to visit her parents at Star nica. Tomorrow a football game features Mayfield against St Thomas College of Scran.

Bertha William Jones Benjamin Lyman Thorning Starnica Mayfield St. Thomas’ College Scran

The Slow Killer Called Consumption and a Cure

A dramatic warning about consumption as a stealthy killer and the supposed cure with Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It claims digestion improves, blood purifies, and new tissue forms, with testimonials from Laura Piersel praising rapid relief.

Pete Ea Eee Pierce Golden Medical Laura Piersel Hast Bethlehem Washington Do

Peculiar November Forecast With Storms And Stars

A battered forecast speaks of a varied November with sunlit spells and heavy rains. It mentions earthquakes and storms across regions, rising fever cases and a coming cold front, urging caution and warning about disturbances before Christmas.

Town social life and local notices misspellings and meetings

Mrs. Fivans of Providence visited relatives Sunday. William Ayers of Dickson City spent Sunday with kin. Col- liery workers will receive November earnings today. Taylor Hose company plans a grand fete on the 16th to 18th. A benefit raffle for Thomas Jones of Taylor street who has rheumatism. Town lively with approaching Christmas. Independent Social club will hold weekly social at Weber's rink. Six entries so far in Meld. John Kaylauch and Kurathes Kazokus Hungarians of Barbertown attacked Olinnon’s divine George Wickenhoffer. warrant placed with Officer Allen. before Justice Doles, they were jailed in default of $400. Miss Dorsey and assistants of Secration entertain at Methodist Episcopal church this month. Admission Jen s Justice of Peace Andrew Doles will discuss Windsor, N.Y. and Masonite lodge representation.

Fivans Providence William Ayers Dickson City Taylor Hose Company Thomas Jones Taylor Street Weber's Rink John Kaylauchas Kurathes Kazokus Hungriians Barbertown BE. Olinnon George Wickenhoffer Allen Justice of Peace Doles Dorsey Methodist Episcopal Church Jens Andrew Doles Windsor N.Y

First Baptist Church to Mark Anniversary Services

Hallstead plans first anniversary dedication services Wednesday and Thursday with attendees including Rev. C. Tilden of Hirc hhardville Rev. Watkins of Puctoryville Rev. Wilbur of Jackson and others. A teachers local Institute will be held at Harford Pa next Saturday with Chas Moxley delivering an address on Patriotism in public schools. Evan gelistic meetings at the Methodist church will be conducted by Rev. Wilbur and Rev. Riley this week.

First Baptist Church Sirikers Trev Wi O C. Tilden Hirchhardville Mid. Watkins Puctoryville William Wilbur Jackson Hey Thomas Montrose Sweeretiy A. Leese Almira Mev F. Salmon Hinghamtown Hey. Co. C. Gillet New Milford Harford Chas Ek, Moxley MH. OH. Wilbur Faectoryville J. J. Riley Methodist Church

Mrs Williame Heads to New York for Week with Sisters

Mrs. Sarah J. Williame took an early train yesterday morning for New York where she will spend the week with her sisters. Larry Williams returned to Wyoming seminary yesterday. Lyman Smith was the guest of Ralph Williame over Sunday. N. OL Levy of Scranton was shaking hands with old acquaintances here yesterday.

Sarah J. Williame New York Larry Williams Wyoming Seminary Lyman Smith Ralph Williame N.ol. Levy Scranton

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy

An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year trusted teething remedy. It claims pain relief for teething infants, cures wind colic and diarrhoea, and promotes worldwide sale by druggists at twenty five cents per bottle.

Mrs. Winslow

Oil Market Brief From Oi City

Oil market notes from Oi City on November 20 report option oil at 105 with credit balances at 105, indicating trading activity and price levels in the commodities market.

Oi City

Stock Exchange Trading Fails to Rally on November Session

Trading at the New York Stock Exchange was mostly professional with a barely steady early tone. Active issues slipped then improved slightly on the St Paul October statement, while Sugar and Jersey Central drew attention as declines intensified on refinery restart doubts. Net changes showed losses around four-tenths to one-half percent with Jersey Central leading. total volume 179,000 shares.

New York Stock Exchange St. Paul Road Berm Sugar Jersey Central Williamsburge Jerse Central William Linn Allen & Co Mears

New York Grain and Dairy Prices From Regional Markets

A garbled OCR listing winter wheat, flour, dairy products, and grain prices across U S regions. Mentions No 2 white and No 2 Chicago grades, mixed and wet weather notes, and general price firmness with references to butter, cheese, lard, and creamery products. includes scattered month mentions and market terms.

New York Navy Elty Mills Stuad Weadtitye Tang Ull South America Western Dairy Salte Thal Mort Stadte Tas Jr Aim Denney Byatilit The Dee House

Philadelphia Provision Market in Moderate Demand

In Philadelphia markets provisions showed moderate demand with steady quotes on items like beef, pork, and ham. Chicago grain and provision market reports follow with futures, cash quotes, and various cuts and weights noted, reflecting a fluctuating market.

Philadelphia Intic S&s Hogsheads Saadte

Local Livestock Auction Report With Mixed Prices

The sale features active demand across cattle and hog markets with mixed steers heavies and prime heifers. Prices show higher trends for fat cows and stockers, while lighter sheep and lamb categories remain steady with several lots listed at varied per head quotes.

Cattle Hog and Lamb Market Report From Chicago Navy

Chicago market notes show cattle receipts of 15 000 head with variety from choice cattle to steady steers and feeders. Hog prices firm with strong demand while lambs range from 3 60 to 5 50, reflecting mixed slaughter and shipping activity.

Chicago Navy L. Tghers

Wanted ads offer bargains and easy terms in Scranton area

A noisy classified page lists multiple small wants and sales across Scranton Pa including steam laundry corner Fittston Avenue and Aller Street, a silver plated euphonium a cottage in Elmhurst six year old horse for sale material yard business opportunities and a missing red cow with white star while urging advance payment discounts and free local ads.

Pas Model Steam Laundry Fittston Avenue Aller Street Scranton Chas B. Scott Franklin Avenue

Wanted agents and canvassers across towns for steady earnings

Advertisements seek living agents and canvassers nationwide with pay promises from 4.00 to 74.00 monthly or weekly wages plus commissions. Listings include sales for Gouda, Christmas goods, general agency roles, and home study work. Firms named include Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Co. Cincinnati and Mango Chemical Company New York with requests for stamps and applications to local box numbers.

Clifton Soap and Manufactureing Co Cinelanati

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