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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1894
Page
6
Hearings Held in Contested Nominations in Wilkes-Barre
A large audience gathered as hearings opened on objections to Democratic and Republican nominating papers for council and school director. Judges Rice Woolland and Lynch presided. McCartney Morris argued for Democrats and Donnelly McNamara for their nominees, with Smith and Norris involved in the Seibel Republican objections. Decisions were reserved after > two hours of testimony regarding conventions at Tamany Hall and the borough meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democ
Wilkes-Barre
Rice, Woolwand
Lynch
Woh. McCartney
James Ll. Morris
T. Shea
Dontelly
John McNamara
L. Siebel
W. H. McCartney
Siibel
Dams L. Morris
T. J
M. NS. Dannelly
Thomas Mahoney
Sweeney
Corporati
Donnelly
Me. McNanara
Tammany Hall
L. Seibel
McCartney
Smith
Republican Borough Committee
Clark Robinson
Commissioners
Mr. Smith
Robinson
Pittston Condensations and Local Court Actions
A breezy local dispatch notes a six inch snow cover at Pittston and a late hail burst. Court records show Elizabeth Tench ton and George H. Stenon selling property in West Pittston for 255 dollars to New York and Pittston Coal Co. A civil suit against William Munday seeks 10 000 dollars after an insolvency ruling. Parish board of OA selects J Burke as grand marshall for St Patricks Day parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ial
Wilkes
Barre
Elizabeth Tench
George H. S Tenon
Weat
Pittston
Rebe
James Horan
T. J Shea
William Munday
Parsonaga Street
Munday
Thomas Maloney
John W. Williams
Horan
John
Pariah Board of
OA. O. A
St. Patrick's Day
J. Burke
Nida
Beecham's Pills Marketed For Ailments Linked To Constipation
Beecham's pills claimed to ease bilious headaches dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness sick headaches bad taste coated tongue loss of appetite and sallow skin when caused by constipation. Advertises book free and pills at 25c. Available at drugstores or by mail from B F Allen Co 365 Canal St New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
Lougstores
B.F. Allen C
Canal St
New York
Bucklaw's Amiga Salva A Cured Toenail Remedy
Ad claims a world beating salve for data bruises sores fever sores and various skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. Sold by Matthews Bros with a price of two cents per box and touted as a forwale product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklaw
Amiga
Prisco
Matthews
Social Notes from Moosic and Nearby Towns
Local residents gathered at homes on Minooka and Main avenues and South Main Street for Sunday visits. Names include Miss Mamie Hinds and Miss Agnes McDonald visiting relatives, with several families traveling between Scranton and Mittenooke to spend the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Moos
Misa Kittie Johnson
Lottie Dean
Ponobscot
Bessie Hinds
Mitiooka Avenue
Belle and
Grace Doud
Scranton
Rose Warner
South Main Street
James Martin
Mamie Hinds
Minooka Avenue
Joseph Snyder
Bist Batala
Misa Mamie McDonald
Pittston
Agnes McDonald
Anna Richmond
Peekville
George Paarl
Main Street
Misa Dinkin Greene
Mount Joy
Plymouth
Pater Weir
George Pearl
Electric City
William Brown
Robert McMillin
Avoos
Cold Blooded Calculation in a Distant Vow
An elderly matron warns a sweetheart about a disastrous wedding to a man who attempted suicide after being refused. The dialogue hints at a wary, emotional outlook on passion, marriage, and the danger of intense affection. A brief testimonial touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a remedy for rheumatism from B C Joiner of Allen, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iast
B.C. Joiner
Allen
Hiltadale Co
Thomas Electric Oil
Improbable Theme in Philadelphia Record Cartoon
A brief notice summarizes a witty exchange about a political figure and a caricature depiction. It notes a columnist dismissing a novel as improbable and jokes about a politician avoiding a saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Wires
Onsay
Garvey
Fortunes and Formulas Highlight Unclear Detroit Column
A garbled Detroit Free Press fragment references a fortune and a facial description, then diverges into disjoint phrases about a man and a product marketed as relieving stomach fullness. It mentions selling everywhere and hints at a Branock Bioop Brrrens confusion. No clear event or individuals are identifiable.
Paskola Proclaimed As Cure For Weakness And Emaciation
A health advertisement recounts a case of extreme emaciation and poor digestion cleared by a pre digested food called Paskola. The text credits the product with restoring strength and weight, claiming it as a universal remedy for stomach disorders and wasting conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Journal
Paskola
Paskoli
Lds Diane Street
City
Education as Necessity for Laboring People in Reform Speech
The speaker argues necessity of literacy and education for workers not as a luxury but as a prime requirement. He cites Gladstone on improvement through study and notes that access to knowledge, even via an Encyclopedia, elevates daily life and moral character beyond mere toil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Hacyclopedia Britsannica
Enelid
Mars
Mill Hill
Encyclopedia Britannica
Tribune
Futura
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Tom Scrastos Tameuse
J. M. Pahy
Rod
Heidelberg
William Lyons
Pinestrest
Mia
John M. Law
Luzerne Avenue
Misa Cosgrove
Wilkesa-Burra
Misa Alice Reevers
Yeateraay
Miles Gibbons
Stardrag Ace
Thistle Cornet Band
Hla Faos
Fortuna
Detroit Free Press
Branock
Raby
Eiek
Cantoria
Chilaren
Abe Gare
Castoria
Moosic Powder CO
Scranton, PA
Moosic and
Rushvale Works
Lafflin & Rand Powder Co.'s
Fason
Bafety
Repauno Chemical Co
Thatcher
Conlan’s
Pittston, PA
Hyee Dred
Riley
HEBRA
Molvatiska
Matthews Broa
Morgan Brog and
Morgan & Co
Mriewisis
Mall Mount
Comar
Mir
Matt Theum
Old Borne
PEER
Peter
Matthews Aros
Morgan Brow and
Dr. Peal
Clerval
Bolt
John 1
Phelps Pharmaciat Soret Youning Avenue
Spruce Street Star
Edgercation
A. B. Brown
Great Clearing Sale
A.B. Brown
Suon CO
Tinney
Copital
Elaea
Federal ST
Boston
Mass
Mt, Pleasant
RTA
Aarine
Wyoming Avenue
Bear Room
Third National Bank
T. Smith
Globe Warehouse
Pozworr
Perris
ALT News
South
Beultaw Street
Baltimore
Masonic Temple
Lake Por Salo
H. C. Sanderson
Washington
Suruce Etruets
Antone Hartman
Washington Avenue
Eae Brooks
Bates
Coe
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