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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1896

Page

2

Morgan Speech Prosy as Cuban War Talk Fails to Ignite

Washington Feb 4 The Morgan speech defending Cuban belligerency drew subdued reaction in the Senate as it relied on historical review and letters. Lodge’s bond issue inquiry advanced without action. House action on Indian education funding saw a key amendment stricken, barring sectarian use of funds. The day closed with purchases for Ogden Land and a theater circuit booking list.

Washington Morgan Dem Senate Mgr. Morgan Lodge Hep Mass Hill N. Yo Walla John K. Harlow Missouri William G. Itice New York William W. Baldwin New Soin Biinite Secretary of the Interior Linton Rep Mich Messrs Cooper Wis Pearson N. C Watson Hater Neb Grosvenor Messra. Gamble N. D Eddy Minn Walsh N. Y Sherman Ogden Land Company Allegheny Cattauqua Reed

Coachman Sues Mrs Hilton for 5500 Promised Reward

Bernard Mackell ex-employee to Henry G Hilton Jr and wife Sylvia Hilton sues to recover 5500 promised for coming to her aid during her husband’s assaults. He claims three rescues earned 1500 plus 600 per incident and alleges she refused payment while describing bruises and baths. The Hilton couple denies the charges.

New York Bernard Mackell Henry G. Hilton, Jr Sylvia Gerrish Hilton Mackell

Bridgeport Inventor Plans Cannon Plant

A new company has formed in Bridgeport to build a plant for manufacturing a cannon invented by William Dorus. The device will use Thomas Carroll's explosive claimed to be 70 percent more powerful than dynamite, appearing as brown scar-like lumps with separate shards.

Bridgeport Conn William Dorus Thomas Carroll Carroll

Imagines Herself Dead Peculiar Hallucination

Elizabeth Noble of Summitville Indiana believes she is dead and unable to walk or speak. She previously sought treatment at an Indianapolis sanitarium but remains insane and will be moved to the Richmond asylum for care.

Elizabeth Noble Summitville, Ind Elwood Ind Summitville Indianapolis Richmond @sylum

Woman seeks world fasting record in Dansville

Mrs. Valentine Kurtz of South Dansaville, New York, has abstained from eating for thirty four days and remains bed bound though growing weaker. Neighbors initially urged withdrawal but now push her to surpass all fasting records.

Dansville N. Y Valentine Kurtz South Danaville

Theater Combination Formed by Leading City Managers

Cleveland Feb 24 Manager Harris of the Buck Avenue Opera House announced a new alliance binding managers of top theaters in major cities. The pact guarantees weeks of first class attractions each season and marks the culmination of a movement that began in New York.

New York Klaw Chicago Davidson Milwaukee Tabor Denver Baldwin California San Francisco Salt Lake City Kansas City Nashville Memphis New Orleans Perfectos Cleveland Hiaris Bucli Avenue Opera House United States

Revival Ends In Blood Bath At Ohio Church Fight

In Portsmouth Ohio February 24 revival meetings at McCulloch church Brush Creek township ended in a violent clash between Pyles and Crabtree factions. Weapons including clubs knives and a revolver were used. Two Pyles men and several Crabtrees were wounded many others injured interior of church wrecked as participants fled after clash.

Portsmouth Ohio McCulloch Church Brush Creek Township Pyles Crabtree Marion Crabtree Crabtrees Curmmins Ned Wwartlers Thed

Osage Chief Bans Death Dances Nationwide

Pawhuska O T February 24 Chief Debolt head medicine man and Osage politician bans death dances after a death in the nation Relatives must not go naked for 30 days after a death to prevent colds and consumption now affecting seven percent of adults The edict warns death dances will be treason against the nation

Pawhuska O. T Debolt

Our Chief Cities Across the United States

A survey lists city trivia from Hoston to St. Louis with notes on wealth, climate, population, areas, and notable features. It cites New York’s aqueduct costs, Chicago’s Polish population, St. Louis tobacco manufacturing, Philadelphia trees, and other regional distinctions.

Hoston Portland Ore Albany Austin Chicago Galveston New York Key Weat Germany Philadelphia Pittsburg Sitka Alaska United States Key West Louisville Little Rock Ark Jersey City Aton St. Louis New York City St. Augustine Harrisburg Savannah Ciy Helena Mont Newark N. J Detroit Boston Beotland Cleveland New Orleans Allegheny City Memphis Tenn Louleville Denver Cal Washington Omaha Neb Baltimore See St. Paul Raleigh N.C Leadville Virginia City Comstock Cincinnati Vicksburg Mes Petersburg Salt Lake City Utah Tampa Fla Iimita Brooklyn

Swayne's Ointment Promises Cure for Skin Ailments

Simply apply Swayne's Ointment. No internal medicine required. Cures tetter eczema itch and eruptions on face hands nose and more, leaving skin clear white and healthy. Its great curative powers are possessed by no other remedy. Ask your druggist for Swayne's Ointment.

Swayne

Railways Lead Strong New York Market on Feb 24

The New York market saw railways and miscellaneous speculation rise on large scale trading. Stocks traded around 24.70 million shares with broad distribution as foreign houses and European connections bought Louisville and Nashville Paul Denver and Rio Grande and other favorites. Strong demand cited from government loan success and treasury payments, with gains led by Lake Shore and Sugar. Some weaknesses appeared in Baltimore and Ohio and Missouri Pacific amid export-accountant anxieties. Closing deals showed continued strength with St. Paul active and Sugar and Louisville and Nashville under heavy trade.

New York London Louisville Nashville Lake Shore Denver Rio Grande Omaha Baltimore Ohio Missouri Pacific Obie Migouri Pacific St. Paul Sucur Loulaville

Claims Doan's Kidney Pills End Years of Kidney Pain

Elmira resident J. Bodder recounts a long battle with kidney and bladder disorders following military service. He reports sharp back pains, persistent kidney soreness, and foul urine odor, finally relieved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He praises improved sleep and daily energy after a few doses. Doan's Kidney Pills sell 50 cents a box, six for $2.60, via Doan's Buffalo agents.

Bodder South Main Street Elmira Pean Doan Mall Ae Ee Co Buffalo

Toledo Grain Market Report February Prices and Receipts

Wheat receipts total 7.48 bushels with 2,600 bushels shipped. No 2 red cash 73c May July. corn receipts 19,400 bushels with 1,400 shipped. No 2 mixed cash 9c No 3 do 28 9c. oats receipts 1.51 bushels nominal. Cloverseed receipts 100 bags shipments 1.40 per bag. Prime cash 145 March 4.42.

New York Minnesota City Mills Sadie Toledo Tdiye

Buffalo Live Stock Prices Report

Buffalo New York February 4 cattle trading shows dull to steady demand. Cattle included good to choice steers around 4.50 to 4.75 with varied stockers and feeders. hogs steady with moderate activity. sheep and lambs lower for lambs while sheep hold firm with primes at about 4.40 to 4.60 and exports trading near 3.40 to 3.65.

Pufalou N. Y

Chicago Live Stock Prices at Union Stock Yards

Chicago live stock data from Union Stock Yards Feb 24 shows cattle receipts about 10000 with prices higher for steers and feeders. Hog receipts 28009 with heavy packing and shipping lots lower. lambs and sheep about 2400 to 475. Oil market and financials noted in Pittsburgh and Oklahoma City with credit balances and options activity.

Chicago Union Stock Yards

Personally Conducted Tours to Jacksonville by Pennsylvania Railroad

Announcement of specially conducted tours from New York and Philadelphia to Jacksonville Florida. Two week stay in Florida with a thirty hour trip on a special train. Tour includes meals and Pullman berth, rates 50 dollars from New York and 48 dollars from Philadelphia, departure Feb 25 and March ?. Contact Ticket Agents or Tour Agent for space.

Florida Land of Flowers Pennsylvania Railroad Company Jacksonville New York Philadelphia Touriat Broadway Broad Street Station

Classified Advertisements Offer Jobs And Goods In Scranton

Old ads seek agents to sell cigars tea coffee lighters and hair curlers, with commissions and small bonds. a civil war relic sale offers Frank Leslie images. local estate notice from Scranton appoints executors. books bound rebinding at reasonable prices advertised.

Scranton Comnilaion C.C. Tribune Frank Leslie Moody Adams Ave

Warranted Cure Package Aids New York Physician

A fragmentary notice references a cure with two doses and a worst case described as watery. It lists a $2.00 pint bottle manufactured and sold by Mrs. Om et Eton with locations in Northampton and New York.

Help Wanted and Real Estate Notices Mix in Scranton Classified

A jumble of advertised positions and rental listings shows sales agents needed earning daily wages, commission roles, and several rent notices for houses and halls in Scranton and surrounding areas. تشمل listings for Clifton Soap and Manufactur Co Cincinnati and local offices, with contact references and address details.

For Rent Upper Assembly Halls at Lackawanna and Penn Aves

Classified notice offers rent of the upper two assembly halls in a modern building at Lackawanna and Penn Aves with 50 feet front and 100 feet deep, steam heat and passenger elevator, adaptable for school, office or light business. entrance may be altered to Lackawanna avenue.

Lou Jermyn Wyoming Avenue Spruce St Pennave T Beag Spruce Street Penn Avenue Rudolph Bloeser Scranton Tribune Lackawanna and Penn Aves Lackawanna Avenue Samters

Wanted Jobs Fragments From Tribune Help Wanted

An anxious reader seeks work as a bookkeeper or clerk with references available. Fragments mention positions, address Fillmore area, and Tribune offices.

Siwation

Radio Schedule Lines and Manager Credit

The notice lists weekday routes from 7.26 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. serving Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh West Hazleton Pottsville. S M Prevost is identified as the General Manager.

Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittsburg The West Hazleton Potteville Reading Norristown

Central Railroad of New Jersey Time Table Notice

Nov 17 timetable lists Scranton to Pittston Wilkes-Barre Atlantic City New York Newark Elizabeth and other points with multiple daily departures. Returning trains from New York and Reading Terminal offer various morning and afternoon times. through tickets available at lowest rates in advance. Baldwin and Olhausen sign as general agents.

New York Newark Elizabeth U. m Buiffet Bull Day Grove Philadelphia Perelhet Maud Chubb Allentown Bethlehem Easton Ocean Grove Lebanon Baldwin Pass J H_OLHAUSEN

Trains Schedule From Scranton to New York and Nearby

Trains leave Scranton for New York and intermediate points on the Erie main line at 7 00 a m and 1 29 p m. Also for Honesdale Hawley and focal points at two forty four m and 1 p m. All the above are through trains to and from Honesdale. Trains leave for Wilkes Barre at 6 39 a m and 2 19 p m.

New Lackawaunk Avenue Scranton Carbondale Farview Waymart Honesdale Albany Saratoga Adirondacks Montreal Wilkes-Barre P.m New York Erie Rade Road Hawley

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