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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1898
Page
3
The Commonwealth begins presenting evidence in the Martin trial with witness accounts of the Latimer attack. Prosecution portrays deputies firing on unarmed strikers, detailing deaths and injuries, and cites testimonies from Latimer school principal Charles Guscott and others.
A 19th century home remedy article urges a regimen for constipation using Carlsbad Sprudel Salt. It recommends hot salt water, brisk outdoor walking, repeated doses if chronic, fasting before breakfast, oatmeal gruel, honey with wheat griddle cakes, avoiding toast milk blackberries cheese and tea, and careful chewing. It extols genuine Carlsbad Salt from Eisner & Menperson Co. with the product signature.
The witness described deputies he saw just before the shooting. He was about to name them when the court adjourned. Guscott will testify again in the morning with much more significant evidence to offer.
In Chambersburg on February 3 Judge Stewart's bid gains strong backing from Senator Quay's allies. If endorsed, the county will send two lawmakers favorable to Quay's reelection. Nominees include W. W. Britton and J. C. Criswell or William C. Kreps, with Bonebrake and Kreps or Criswell targeted for defeat. Brewer would replace Stewart on the county ticket if he secures renomination March 22.
Classified items list small ads offering help wanted at one cent a word for rent and real estate. Agents sought with equally low rates. Spelling errors suggest newspaper boilerplate style advertising to fill space.
The notice explains that all inverted column advertisements require payment in advance and will be charged accordingly. It emphasizes advance billing and prohibits postdated charges, detailing strict payment rules for all listings except public notices.
Classified ads seek sales agents and travelers with pay ranging from daily commissions to monthly salaries. Listings mention travel, canvassing, stock subscriptions, and female agents in cities like Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati Scranton with promises of earnings and flexible conditions.
A report from Washington lists pension approvals and denials for several individuals in Pennsylvania, including Benjamin H. Prizer and Arthur G. Harder, with various amounts. The pardons board recommended clemency for William Moreland, former Pittsburgh city solicitor, currently serving three years for embezzlement. Governor Hastings had not acted as of press time.
Classified fragment shows rental notices at 424 Madison Avenue with immediate occupancy and 11 rooms, urging applications at 422 Madison Avenue. Additional listings offer modern luxury houses on avenues, with open evenings at Jones, 311 Spruce Street.
In Duryea area a Lehleh Valley engine struck two pedestrians, Jones Fraunder and Frank Kiingracs, while they walked on the track last night. Frauder died today and Kiingracs remains in critical condition.
Washington dispatch indicates fourth class post matters have been appointed in Pennsylvania with J. A. Pierce at Avonmere and FF. W. Adame at Kientnersville.
The Weekly trade review notes cautious price retention in the western market with dull demand in many lines. Pig iron sentiment improves as car builders secure orders, sheet iron demand grows, and bridge building outlook rises. Cleveland hints at ore buying, while Cincinnati pig iron sales and southern iron steadiness emerge amid improving sheets plates and downstream products.
Jacob Sham of Birkhawk and Larrabee streets ate 54 eggs in 20 minutes securing a new gluttony record. The feat occurred in Chienge on February date, as Sham claimed victory over competitors.
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