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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1897
Page
2
Washington dispatch reports objections to a four year postmaster term bill while debate on the Nicaragua canal prompts sharp rhetoric. The House and Senate wrestle with seats in Delaware and Oklahoma districts, ending with Tucker upheld and Yost defeated 119 to 47 after a protracted party-line contest.
The state Christian Endeavor Union executive committee met at the Commonwealth Hotel to map transport for Blues delegates to the San Francisco International Convention next July and outline the September Haston state convention. Easton Endeavorers described progress, noting Pennsylvania will send several hundred youths, with a one fare round trip and Pullman accommodations offered.
The American Manufacturer reports a dull and featureless iron and steel trade across markets. Eastern and Philadelphia activity shows some negotiations and renewed buying, while the Bossemer market remains unsettled. Western markets show mixed results with some foundry strength and low bar iron figures.
A New York report notes lower prices and ample delays in shipment to Iron territory. LouisVille firms say export demand materially helps large southern concerns in iron trade.
Washington January 21 The Medal of Honor is awarded to Michael Donjeherty late private Company M Thirtoerith Pennsylvania cavalry for gallantry at Jefferson Wisconsin October 12 1863. Leading his company he charged an open field under heavy fire and dislodged the enemy from an unoccupied horse, defending it for hours and repelling repeated attacks to prevent the enemy from taking the position.
In Richfield Center Ohio seventeen families report a mysterious illness believed to be witchcraft. Victims suffer sleeplessness and debilitation while black cats are said to stalk them and certain rooms appear possessed. Local reactions include bed coverings burned and old cures tried, with doctors citing unsanitary conditions as probable causes.
Delegates from Ohio Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Indiana and Illinois meet in Meveland to discuss locomotive firemen welfare. About five hundred women attend as secrecy marks the afternoon talks. A key proposal seeks to amalgamate firemen engineers conductors trainmen and telegraphers under the American Federation of Labor amid stiff opposition over identity and racial issues.
Delaware’s senatorial contest intensifies as J Edward Addicks and H B Kenney arrive in Washington with credentials amid Dupont rehearing talks. The bolting Delaware legislature petitions Congress to investigate the recent elections, while the privileges and elections committee weighs Dupont’s request.
Cattle receipts total around 000 head with market for choice cattle rising while common to extra steers hold steady. Hogs show higher prices on heavy packing and shipping demand while sheep receipts near mil head remain steady with lamb prices around 1.60 to 5.00 per head.
Buffalo New York January market notes show cattle prices mixed with oysters wool and hogs. Listings include mixed packers at 3.00 and good to choice sheep around 2.00 to 3.70 with daily totals and valuations for various grades.
New York stocks drifted lower as dull trading and outside orders limited price gains. Hocking Valley preferred fell 12 and common 3 16 amid a circulating rumor of receivership, later denied, while other big issues showed modest losses. Total readings covered 10 shares. brokers Williams Linn, Allen & Co. noted the session.
New York market notes detail price quotes for flour and corn futures with various grades and options. Dairy products and provilesions show quiet firm readings while butter and cheese sectors display mixed to steady tones amid sparse bids.
Philadelphia January market for provisions shows steady demand with prices largely unchanged. The report lists various items including hog products, pork, bacon cured meats, smoked items, oats, sides, ribs, shoulders, and pickled offerings with scattered abbreviations and unclear values. Demand remains steady despite imperfect OCR rendering of specific figures.
Chicago prices show mixed futures with Whrit January and Whe May quotes and pork futures at 7.80 for January, 7.? May. Grain and commodity notes list No 2 wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, and byproducts with varied bid levels and barrel shipments. local river and credit data noted.
Several advertisements solicit agents and salespeople for diverse products and services. Opportunities include door to door stock subscriptions, stamp requests, health and beauty products, books, and tobacco items. Companies offer commissions, salaries, and flexible terms, with some requests for experienced canvassers and immediate hires across multiple cities.
Public notice of a charter application filed in Lickawa county for The Florence Critter ton Mission a new corporation to rescue and uplift fallen women of all creeds and colors within a Christian framework. The application, under the Corporation Act, is on file for review with the prothonotary, with Monas term listed, by Mvasie and Bradbury, solicitors.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and places such as Cameron, Loom, Atlantic, Dwight, Pride of West and numbers like 60 and 100 with no coherent event or facts to summarize into a clear news item.
An OCR reading lists businesses in Scranton and nearby, including Elk Cape 1% and 27 Frank avenue properties, the Scranton House near the depot, Victor Koch and Whitminster Hotel at Sixteenth 81 Teving Place New York rates from 80 per day, plus Frank P. Brown Co wholesale woodware and cloth goods, Thomas Aubrey auditor, Rex Fire Extinguisher agent, Tribune Publishing Co facilities on North Washington Avenue with rapid typographic services.
A page of 1900s classified notices lists ethnic minority and women seeking jobs. Entries include cooks and housekeepers with references, a widowed American mother seeking work, a young woman offering general labor, and married men seeking employment or farm labor. Addresses include Park Place and Philadelphia Tribune office listings.
A fragmented page shows numerous physicians and surgeons with addresses in Scranton and nearby areas. Listings include Dr Martha Everitt at 1 Washington Ave with late hours, Dr Mary Shepherd, Dr A Thapold specialist in lives of Women at Wyoming Ave and Spruce, Dr Comegys offici at Washington Ave, and Dr W Be Allen and Dr Anna Law at Wyoming Ave and 305 Wyoming Ave respectively. Hours vary from early morning to evening. Also listed are Dr C L Freas specialist in rupture and truss fitting, Dr W Lameroux specialist on heart and urinary organs, and Dr Grooke veterinary surgeon at 14 Linden Street with hospital and phone 2072.
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