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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1902

Page

2

Echoes of the Great Treaty and Louisiana Purchase

Historical survey traces the Louisiana Purchase through key dates 1803 1809 and 1810 detailing Napoleon Bonaparte's motives and the role of Livingston Monroe and Jefferson. It notes debates over constitutional authority Madrid Downfall and honors the swift ratification by the 8th Congress amid partisan opposition.

Jefferson Ohio John Breckenridge Livingston Marbols Bonaparte Montivello Louisiana Congress United States Senate Senate House Hamilton Monroe Madison Atlante Mississippi Lourgiiia Purchase Alory James Q. Howard

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promises Help for Nervous Women

A testimonial heavy notice touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female disorders and nervous symptoms. It claims to drain, heal inflammation, and restore strength without alcohol or narcotics, offering private consultation from Buffalo doctors. Many personal anecdotes praise dramatic health improvements and fertility gains after using the product and related pellets.

Alan Pierce Arve R. V. Pierce Main Street Buffalo, N.Y Mrn Hades Johnseon Co Minsouri de. Pierce

Complete Jewel Outfit of New York Society Matrons

The article imagines Mrs. William Astor and Mira W. Vanderbilt adorned in vast jewels. It details a Duran painted gown now preserved, a $50 000 diamond necklace, a velvet collar with seven brilliants worth 70 000, three large neckpieces totaling 150 000, 5 000 in ear diamonds, a 50 000 diamond stomacher, priceless lace and pearls, and about 810 000 in additional diamond ornaments.

W. K. Varderbilt Virginia Fair Sone Rone Vanderbilt Job W. Mackry Comstock Lode Golconda Cleapitra New York William Astor Mira. W. ER. Vanderbilt Algo

Nervous Headache Relief Promised by Dr Chase Pills

A testimonial from Thomas Sumners of Beranton Baye praises Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a complete cure for severe nervous head pains. He bought them at Mathews Bros. drug store and notes the pills removed headaches and nervousness, urging readers to seek the signature of A W Chase M D on every package.

Thomas Sumners Jackson Street Beranton Baye A.W. Chase Mathews Bros Lackawanna Avenue A. W. Chane A, W. Chase Buffalo, N Portralt M.D

Meister Leads City Bowling League as New President

William J. Meister, pictured here, is president of the newly formed City Bowling League and captains Arlington, known as a steady bowler who often averages 100-plus for five games. A city tournament may follow the current series, with prizes for individuals and two-man teams to decide the year’s city champion.

William J. Meister City Backus William. Meister New City Elks Hesp

Boarding House Thief Edward Inghram Committed to Jail

Edward Inghram, a boarding house thief, was arrested in Binghamton and sent to jail yesterday afternoon before Alderman Myron Kasson. Mrs Lot, who runs a Mulberry street boarding house, testified he stayed about two weeks, early last month, and admitted his thefts.

Edward Inghram Binghamton Myron Kasson

The Ideal Dinner For Every Household

A long fragmented essay offers kitchen guidance on choosing beef cuts, cooking stews, croutons, and soups, plus menu ideas. It promotes economical, balanced meals with careful preparation, from mock turtle soup to steak and peach rice pudding, including oven tips and kitchen routines.

Theft case details from Spruce street lodging house burglary

Witness B A Wycott testified that Inghram came to bond at a Spruce street lodging house on a Latvides night and departed Monday with over 50 dollars worth of clothing. He later admitted guilt, and Alderman Kaseon remanded him under eight hundred dollars bail for court as no bondsman could be found. Clothing found with a prisoner tied to the case.

B.A. Wycott Spruce Street Inghram Wycott Inghran Kaseon

Beams Fall Onto Delaware and Hudson Train

A freight car near Providence station carried heavy beams that broke loose as a northbound train passed. The beams toppled onto the tracks just ahead of the engine, but passengers were safely jolted with only minor shock and the train remained on the rails.

Delaware and Hudson Providence

Funeral of J. J. Hall In Medic Pennsylvania

The services for the late C. C. Hall, traveling inspector for the Lackawanna railroad, were held yesterday afternoon at his brother's home in Medic Pa. Robert Sprawl, chief clerk to Superintendent M. H. Casey, attended with floral tokens from the Lackawanna and Northern Pacific railroads.

C.C. Hall Lackawanna Vallroad Globe Hotel Albany Pat Riobert M. HB. Casey Lacka- Won Railroad Car Service Department Rogaurd Lackawannac Northern Pacific Hall

Scrantonian Honored At Brown University Event

Harold Vitwent Joslin, eldest son of Principal Joslin of Honinten High School, was named manager of the varsity football team for next year at a Brown University athletic meeting. A graduate of the Laton Liberal Institute New York he played basketball and football and serves as secretary of the Press club and visitor to the Daily Herald. He is a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity.

Brown University Harold Vitwent Joslin Principail Joslin Honinten Wits Dasinlan Vaireity Laton Liberal Institute New York Thie Yeat The Daily Herald Press Club Delta Kappu Kepailon Fraterniiw

Fire alarm at Connell building overalls blaze

Blowing overalls in the Connell building set off a late night alarm when a plumber left oil-stained clothing on a steam radiator. The flames were extinguished by a fireman with an extinguisher. no fire crews were needed.

Connell Thames Central City

Brown Resigns From Boys Industrial Work at St Luke’s

Lincoln I Brown resigns from St Luke’s parish house Boys Industrial role after two years. He will supervise the Boys Industrial association in Wilkes-Barre, led by promoter Mrs H W Paltier. Mrs Brown will study girls club work in Beaton for several months.

Lincoln I. Brown St. Luke's Wilkes-Barre Boys’ Industrial Association H. W. Paltier Brown Beaton

Sewer Worker Overcome by Gas in Scranton Basin

Gottleb Mohr of South Scranton was overcome by sewer gas while working in the Madison avenue and Olive street basin yesterday. He was revived after removal to the Willard residence and later sent home, refusing hospital care. Mohr worked for the department of public works.

Gottleb Mohr South Scranton Madison Avenue Olive Street Willard Moe HB Mohr Department of Public Works

Assaults on Women Spark Lunatic Suspect Rumors

The Webster land incidents over the past weeks have residents speculating that a man attacking women is a lunatic driven by an insane urge to hug females. Police report indicate repeated assaults near water, with victims frightened off each time.

Wailiee Websterland Tivlay Tle Ling

Daley's Frightful Death in No 2 Mine

George Daley of Dunmore Street Olyphant died instantly in No 2 mine while thawing frozen powder for a blast. The detonation caused fatal burns and a horrific display, ending his 48 year age or tenure as a miner.

George Daley Dunmore Street Olyphant Miner

Funeral rites for 28 year old walks of life

The deceased, a well known young man with noble character, died leaving a wife and one child. He was 28, a Primitive Methodist, member of the Foresters lodge and the Accidental fund. Fellow workers carried him to Sweeney's morgue. Funeral at Primitive Methodist church Monday at 2:30 pm, burial in Union cemetery.

Sweeney's Primitive Methodist Church Forresters’ Lodge Accidental Fund Union Cemetery

Pope Attends Mass in Sistine Chapel on Pius IX Death Anniversary

The pope attended a special mass in the Sistine Chapel marking the twenty fourth anniversary of Pope Pius IX’s death. The event was reported from Rome by Associated Press correspondents.

Rome Sistine Chapel Pius IX

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