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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1896

Page

3

Seattle Ship Canal Dream Affects Puget Sound Trade

A 19th century feature extols Seattle’s waterway project linking Puget Sound with Lake Washington. It describes the dredging of tide flats, creation of a four mile canal with a single lock, immense harbor expansion, and long term economic benefits including lower dockage costs and new land as tides are tamed.

the Tribune Seattle Puget Sound Lakes Union Washington Pacific Beattle Pacific Coast All America Robert Kulpe Beattie Anen Chamber of Commerce Eugene Semple Seattle and Lake Washington Waterway Company The and Washington Waterway Company State of Washington Magnificent Harbor Sears Harbor Lake Washington State Engineers War Department of the United States Elliott Bay Seattle Harbor National Tse State and Waterway Company Wessel Ake Iles Sound J. E. Richmond

Modern warfare reshapes battlefield danger and weaponry

The Philadelphia Bulletin cites a home student’s Civil War era estimate that thirty tons of lead per man killed framed the era’s losses. It projects future battlefields with deadly missiles capable of long ranges, erasing old tactics like Wellington’s squares and Napoleon’s lines, and notes a New York National Guard committee securing a weapon surpassing a Lebel in lethenness amid strained U S England ties.

Philadelphia Bulletin Europe Hancock Napoleon Eylau Wellington Waterloo Wagram Ilkhewise Austerilix Jena Marengo Trafalgar New York National Guard Lebel England

Literary Gossip on The Sex Novel and Modern Authors

The column surveys debates on sex novels by men and women, praising reform and warning against sensationalism. It reviews Ruth Pilliam’s William the Silent, Jane Barlow’s Irish Life, Ian MacLaren’s Beside the Donny Briar Buch, and the popular The Prisoner of Zenda. It discusses Zangwill on English literature, Bagehot’s essays, and Stephen Crane’s new verse volume The Back Riders, noting critics’ praise and caveats.

United Staes William the Silent Prince of Orange Ruth Pillliam Jane Barlow Lyle Ian MacLaren Wale Zenda Zangwill Angel Walter Dageher Messrs. Longman H. R. Hutton Offatre Paris Euch Economist University College London Mr. Crane Mrr. Crane

Primrose and West Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary Tour

Theatrical gossip notes Primrose and West mark 25 years as performers and managers with a Madison Square Garden show featuring 300 onstage, 50 musicians, and a 50 piece brass band. They return in a double song and dance act amid a long history from Detroit and Syracuse to New York, detailing Engage­ments with Hav­erley's Minstrels and various companies. The piece also previews Willian C. Andrews presenting My Wife's Friend at the Academy, praising its American character and Jersey setting.

Primrose West Madison Square Garden New York Messrs George Primrose Detroit William H. West Syracuse Buffalo William MH. West Doria & Batchelor Simmons and Sloveum's Minstrels Philadelphia Primrose and Olympic Theatre Broadway Houston Street Sol Smith Russell Borger Bell Gee S. Knight Delehanty Hengler J. W. McAndrews Haverley's Minstrels Hooley’s Theatre Brooklyn Barlow, Wilson, Primrose and West Minstrel Company Thatcher, Primrose and West Minstrel Company Primrose and West Company Chauncey Olcott Billy Emerson Lew Dockstader Milt G. Barlow Frank Cushman Hughey Dougherty Ob Slavin Reymon Moore Frank McNish Burt Sheppard Carl Rankin Eight Bells” Company Academy Willian C. Andrews Charles Fred Marsden New Jersey Filesbeth Andrews Uw Great

Nym Crinkle Reviews and Hardy Judgments

A critical collage discusses reviews and literary judgments on Thomas Hardy Jude the Obscure Yvette Guilbert and Maclaren A Doctor of the Old School Chicago Journal lauds the latter as a faithful human study praising its careful detail while noting the sadness may deter steady reading.

Thomas Hardy Harts Yvette Guinert Wren Hardy Yvetts Guilbert Jude the Obscure Yvette Gulibert Bherry Alhambra Welhalla Mr. Handy Maclaren The Chicago Journal Bootla

Trilby and Sowing the Wind at the Academy of Music

The Academy hosts Du Maurier’s Trilby with Palmer’s company, praised for scenery, music, and staging, likely to set a record on the American stage. Sidney Grundy’s Sowing the Wind, with a star roster, follows, featuring J. H. Gilmour and Robert Hillard in a strong society comedy at the Academy, February 17.

du Maurier Bit du Maurier Mr. Potter Trilby Sidney Grundy Charlies Frohman Academy of Music Empire Theater New York Boston Chicago Messrs J. H. Gilmour Thomas Whiffen H. J. Carvill America Robert Hillard Blue Jeans Mr. Barnes Hilliard Hillard

Hon David Mills Endorses Dr Agnew Catarrhal Powder

Hon David Mills M P joins leading Canadian MPs in strong endorsement of Dr Agnew s Catarrhal Powder. He recalls relief from catarrh and says the powder provides instant relief with a single puff. It relieves catarrh hay fever colds headaches sore throat tonsillitis and deafness at low cost, sold by Matthews Bros.

David Mills Agnew Sage of Bothwell Matthews Bros

Scranton City Wholesale and Retail Directory Snapshot

Directory listing multiple city and suburban business houses across sectors such as banks, bedding, china, groceries, hardware, furniture, groceries, wines, hotels, and more. Includes names like Goranson Savings, Rupprecht Loula, Dickson Manufacturing, The Fashion, Dale & Stevens, and Hill & Connell with addresses on Lackawanna Avenue, Spruce, Penn, and nearby streets.

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North America Northwestern Travel Ship Canal Tide Flats Shore Line Toredo Rus Bec Marca Oeai War Department Kericeon Monitor Dr. Gatling Madagascar Henry Somerset Stephen Crane Howell Teort J Gay Sandow Frothingham Amann Wilton Lacyaye Cllown O'Gust Follies Bergeres Old Tennessee Davis’ Theater Ernest Hogan Pete Hanville Okla Jim Alkal Ike Samuel Pitcher G. C. Oscoon Lowell, Mass J. F. Rircmeos Conway, Ark Casteria Childres H. A. Ancurs M. D Gubed Te Beemip Children's Department Castoria Shver Hoarita Duramany Atten C. Gurra, Pres Pitcher’s Castoria Oryy Jenuine E. Cc. Ricker General Dealer Pennsylvania New Telephone Exchange Adame Ave Scranton J. Rownsons Sons Pilsener Mansfield State Normal School Pecia Adel Achoo Norma Studenta S. Hi. Albro Mansfield, Pa BANKS Trust and Safe Ai Cohants’ and Mechanics Lacka FA Lackawanna Goranson’ Savings Wyoming Goranton Bedding Co Rozinson China Rupprecht Loula Fenn Tots and Confectionery Williams, J. D. & Bro., Tid Sencke & Moles Spruce Scranton Dalry Co Penn and Linden Dickson Manufacturing Co Lackawanna Avenue Dale & Stevens Lackawanna Cleveland, A DRY GooDs Kelly & FB Kioha Finley P. Lim Sewer Pipe Keller, Taine T. Hee Co W. Lacks Babcock, G. J. & Co Howley, P. F M. T Wyoming Ava Harness & Saddlery Hardwars Fritz G. W Keller & Harris Penn Hill & Connell Rogers, A. B Goodman's K Grocers Aay Megargel & Co Ll Preankiin Avenue Porter John T. Maud Rice Levy & Co Walsh, Edward J Blume, Wm. & Bon Barbour's Home Credit House Williams Samuel Scranton House Depot Inglis J. Scott Fennell Otates Hine & Games Gs Bi Hinges Goldsmith Bros Brown's Bee Hive Wall Paper Ford, W. M Peon Cranten Candy Co Athletic Goods Florey C. M Hardware and Plumbing Gunster & Serasth General Merchandise Osterhout, N. P W. Market Jordan, James, Yee, Barnhold, B. J Olyphant Snook Winks J. C TEA Coffe and Spice Iand Union Tea Co Main Clark, G. BR. & Co Caterer Huntington, D. C N. Washington Pirie J. J Raub, A. R Lackas Werrents C. Ca Linden i Davis G W Main and Markese W. S Peckville Davies John J Matin Simwell V. A Linden Green Joseph Crockery and Glassware Hardley, J. L Radin Bros Kresky, E. H. & Co Mala Creamert Stone Bros Parker, E. R Caryl's Benjamin & Benjamin, Franklin & Gpruce Roberts J. W N. Main Gtelle J. Lawrence Thin Dry Goods Ghothing Ghoes, Mulley,Ambrose Triple Stores Previdsaca
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