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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1897

Page

5

Execution of Herman Schultz Ends Pike County Case

Milford Pa December 7 Herman Paul Schultz was hanged in the Pike County jail after being convicted for the murder of his wife on September 2 1806 He read a paper from the scaffold claiming innocence and forgiving all connected with his conviction The case involved his separation from his wife and allegations about his son and a fat meat merchant scene at John Wolforth’s farm.

Milford Therman Paul Schultz Schultz Pike County John Wolforth Schults Fos Schulta

Wedded a Chinese Merchant in Philadelphia Amid Turmoil

Laura Gothier of 210 East Somerset Street married Charlie Sing, a Chinese merchant, at 210 Susquehanna Avenue. Crowds outside roared and damaged the house, water spout torn off, police kept order as Rev. Kimball officiated. Bride wore white silk. groom in formal dress. A Chinese dinner followed with various Chinese dishes.

Philadelphia Laura Gothier East Somerset Street Charlie Sing Susquehanna Avenue Kimball Palmyra

Fire Destroys Menhatsey Hotel in Mehhatiey Cambria County

A four story Menhatsey hotel in Mehhatiey Cambria County burned at 5:30 this morning from a defective flue. Twenty guests fled in night robes with narrow escapes. proprietor Charles Cromer leaped from a burned window to save himself. Insurance on the Jessie building is listed at 40,000 with 50,000 coverage.

Altoona Menhatsey Mehhatiey Cambria County Charles Cromer

Retrenchment in the Philadelphia Mint

Superintendent Krete totus reports forty two men dismissed at the Philadelphia Mint after an internal investigation by Assistant Secretary Vambovlips. The action aims to cut about BC annually in mint expenses and targets coinage refining and touching departments.

Mhichadelphia Dee 7 Krete Totus States Deek Treasury Thaaury Department Abet BC Philadelphia

Wolf Cousins Arrested in Wilkes-Barre Kidnapping Case

In Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Dee T. and cousin Rox Wolf were arrested amid a Bristol Hose incident involving a runaway girl linked to Miss Wolfs father. The girl took her father’s watch and $220. the arresting detective recovered $1808. The motives appear driven by financial gain.

Wilkes-Barre Dee T John Wolf Rox, Wolf Linster Twether Bristol Miss

Vast Storms Strain Butler Valley Farmland Last Week

In the Butler valley near the city, last week farm value and wheat crops faced damage as storms and weather effects impacted several miles of fields. Local reports mention farmers noting losses and lingering economic strain amid ongoing agricultural challenges.

Hughewen Butler Valley Thie City Preedeniek HL Evi- Honea Tall Onmgat Sinking

Harrisburg Letter Received at Executive Department

A letter arrived at the executive department in Harrisburg on December 7, marking a formal communication. Details of the contents were not disclosed in the available excerpt.

Harrisburg Executive Department

Two Imminent Executions Reported in Misrouted Notice

A brief communicates that Mia Asia Hill requests a reprieve for Philip Hin to present his case to the board of pardons. The notice arrived too late to reach the governor, listing Hot Springs as the location where Hill and Via are scheduled to hang.

Mia Asia Hill Philip Hin Pittebury Board of Pardons Hot Springs Via Hill

Clemmer Father Visits Son In Montgomery Prison

The aged father of Jameer A. Clemmer, accused in the Kaiser murder case, visits his son in Montgomery County Prison. Clemmer proclaims innocence as emotions run high. Edward F Kane and U Brunter will serve as counsel with possible co counsel to defend him.

Narviatown Dee Jameer A. Clemmer Kinma K. Kaiser Tmi Montgomery County Bickel Board of Directore Devin Alont Chenier Fred Clemmer Edward F Kane Kane Saget U. Brunter

Prohibitionists Launch Swillow Campaign in Pittsburgh

Prohibitionists of Western Pennsylvania plan a December 4 campaign event for Dr. Swillow at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Attendees include W. R B. Thompson who declined to attend, Joshua Levering, May Wardwell, Romucc Dicker, A. A. Stevens, and Charles J. Jones. H. J. Castle says memos will be sent to resume the Pennsylvania campaign next year.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Dr. Swillow Seventh Avenue W. R B. Thompson Canildate Joshua Levering Baltimore May W. T. Wardwell New York Romucc Dicker

Bills Pouring In On Civil Service And Revenue Debate

The House sides with expanding the revenue and debt discussion while adjusting the order of committee jurisdiction. Leaders praise the civil service as a government goal though opposition from some members hints at partisan divides. A Ways and Means plan reshapes references to revenues and bonds before adjourning.

Ballotics Mastre Johoeen Tnd Elgil Perview Tusroil Ti Dingley Appowitian Havkie and Currency Committee Sored Wiss Walker Cnn tHrosvenor Congress Grosvenor Dam Ohio Clase Bailey Dem Texo Democratic Agaln Stoote Ind Republica Solosen Europe Benjamin Enercop William McKinley General Grosvenay Baller Catter Johnson Gleirthuthen Ways and Means Todey Thalrmnan Ingles Dingwy Payne Paleetl Hopkins Greevernor Mac Mullin Payne Jusswll Dineles Johnveen Steele Rwanxo Hoberteyn Evans Dolliver Sigele Ruesell McMillin Mclellan Tattle Dingey Hates Wheeler Howking Massiver Tawney Paine MecMilln Methein Ous Fone Mo Eeollinienine Mtu Bjenin Hrorreio Lunneh Vane Boehdem

Strike at Pittsburg Mines Halt Coal Production

In Pittsburg Dee five hundred miners on the Novtingham 2nd Germania and Wheeling division of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad struck today over Floershelm’s refusal to weigh coal before screening. A county judge had earlier ruled the act unconstitutional. A mass meeting of Wheeling division miners is planned to decide on a wider refusal of work if other operators join.

Nee Wheeling Ploershedrma

Reading farmer thefts expose local fear and arrests

In Reading Pennsylvania more than twenty farmers across three townships report pig, chicken, placemonet, and farm tool thefts within a month. Charles Lee Strausser of Maldey Creek confesses involvement, implicating Mrs Ellen Giver and her husband who were arrested.

Reading Charles Lee Strausser Maldey Creek Ellen Giver

Salient Veteran Hugh McGill Dies Near Norristown

Harrisburg report says Hugh McGill, a retired soldier who had been separated from his family for twenty five years, died at the Rt. Clare Infirmary. Through the G A R post in Norristown his wife and daughter learned of his death and will attend the funeral Friday.

Harrisburg Hugh McGill Norristown Dief Rt. Clare Infirmary McGill G. A. PL Jesus Tive

Unclear OCR listing shows names and values across districts

Fragmentary text from Washington Delaware appears to list individuals such as Penman, Shrey, Stroude and Hummer with monetary amounts or bids, alongside locations including Ashley, Luverne, Bradford, Tivell, Lycoming and Athens. Context indicates a contractual or bidding record with varying sums.

Washington Dor Ohn Penman Short Capriel Ledawick Shrey Stroudebite Samuel Wral Ashley Luverne Thomas J. Hummer Bradford George L. Clark Tivell Lycoming Jsilie Inerge I. Puller Athens Findford

Pennsylvania Annex Ferry Line Takes Brooklyn Route

The Penna Railway merger shows Brooklyn annex firm Brooklyn Annex operates ferries between Jersey City and Brooksway. The new Pennsylvania Annex will be opened as a branch of the Pennsylvania Prysh run.

Philadelphia Dec Penneytronia Railway Company Brooklyn Annex Company Jersey City Brooksway Pennsylvania Annex

Unlae Mine Shifts and Early Closures Across Nevada District

Industrial notes report varied mine schedules with eight hour shifts and several mines pausing on Mondays Fridays and holidays. Delaware and Huon lines show no material changes while Lehigh Valley Sugar Notch and other crews adjust shifts with a three day work week and partial standdowns amid mine reassignments and river valley crew duties.

Leolikh Valley Nel Na Opon Dalye Newfurth Domo Sugar Notch Wlockman Leon Crewe le Po

Desirable Furnished Rooms For Rent In Town

Display reads for rent of furnished rooms suitable for a gentleman. Mentions locations around Madison and Wyoming avenues with references to bath, modern improvements, electric elements, heated rooms, and light housekeeping. Includes several names and addresses as contact points for inquiries.

Madison

Four Saln nop water heater nearly new for sale

A damaged listing advertises a four foot long water heater unit nearly new and for sale. The item is described with partial details including power specification and location in Weston.

Speatma Trine Ottlee

Prize Puppy Prospect Poodle Buy Offers High Stakes

A buyer advertises a high end puppy sale featuring a white male Poodle with standout endurance and gentle temperament. The listing cites price 200 dollars, includes contact details for KKWAH URNA PAY West Path St New York, and asserts the seller will guarantee health and conformation.

Twand Baktids Slit Bay Rane Tare Lone Til Avis Pon Afrail Nou Me Don Tahy Pullan Nandsone Neal Boise Harry Maine Aelson Revord Wakdan Kate Lambert Ty Gene Lambert Tel Enior Bolt PAY West Path

Impounded Notice From AdvAri Tow Yard

A fragmented notice cites impounded items and a one cent per word rate hunt. It mentions Anthony Black Hore and John J. Van Not, with unclear reference to flags and a livery service.

Atlvs Ee Atcusicks Anthony Black Hore Otto Gethe Low John J. van Not Taster

Probate notice of the estate of Jose M Everhart

Public administrator of the State of Delaware releases that administrator will sell at public sale the personal property of the late Joie M Everhart. The sale will occur at the county courthouse in Lansdowne Delaware. Attorney for the state Sorage represents the estate.

DAMES Seviuten Serantan Lagka An Meridian Dina Ii Dawkins Barrows Aries Josiph Walker Marine Hutterty and Hien Helene Te Janes Everhart Beow Ole Jins Brooks Caimpiell Ge Widlgrent Samed Healderwan Piulih Basseco Simorta Joie M. Biverhart

Wanted Help Ads and Notices Bulk of 19th Century Classified Fragments

Fragmentary 19th century classified notices seek agents salesmen publishers teachers and workers. Items promise commissions salaries and positions with brief addresses and sparse company names. The text shows varied occupations and locales including Rochester Michigan Chicago and Ni ch.

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