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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1897

Page

2

Week's Work Before Congress Focused on Arbitration Pact

Washington plan outlines Turpie opening Cuban debate and scheduling in the Senate. Key issues include the arbitration treaty, the Nicaraguan canal, insurrection policy, and seed distribution while Indian affairs and the treasury bill face close scrutiny.

Wolcott Tlouse Washington Nicstagua Canal Senate Turple Indiana Cameron Olney Executive Department Morgan Sims Rodrigues Moreny Rodrigue Petoer Air Turpie

Lynching of Gene Washington in Texas

Report from Galveston dated January 24 details the lynching of Gene Washington, accused of raping Miss Lehult at Brooks house near Bryan. An armed mob hanged the 21 year old man at a tree in front of the First National Bank on Main Street after overpowering sheriff’s deputies. Identified by an Irish witness, Washington denied guilt before the mob acted. A tag reading This is the fate of all rape offenders was tied to his clothes before the body was left suspended.

Galveston Tex Gene Washington Brooks Benchley Bryan Washington

Prison Plot Revealed at Ohio State Prison

Officials uncovered a Jan 24 conspiracy to murder guards and unleash a general convicts delivery led by Albert Kaiser Frank O Nell Mereland robbers and Steward Husey of Cincinnati. A prisoner tipped the authorities triggering searches that found knives and a master key to unlock cells. The plan aimed to strike the guard room at 6 pm during shift change.

Columbus Ohio State Prison Albert Kaiser Frank O' Nell Mereland Steward Husey Cincinnati Nebht N

Knife incident overlooked exit through guard room

A fragment describes a fight where individuals used a knife against guards attempting to block or interfere with an exit through a guard room. The text provides limited detail on participants or the location beyond the guard room context.

Bad Chinaman Killed in California Lather Shop Shooting

Jane Ching known as Littl Pete was shot and killed in a California Chinatown lather shop last night. Highbinders suspected in the murder, while Jockeye Chorn and others faced life terms for related crimes. Fong Chiliie received a sentence for jury bribery and coin fabrication.

Ban Francisen Jane Ching Littl Pete Wiriouws California

Factions Propose Reforms on Constables and Plumber Registration

A bill to abolish quarterly constable returns to the county court is discussed with proposed per diem and mileage changes. Alex T. Connell introduces a plumber registration law requiring city mayors to appoint a board of plumbers for licensing and examinations. An agriculture board meeting is announced with remarks by Governor Hastings and officials, plus dinners for legislators.

W . Smith Bedford Nintey Mr. Smith Uniter Sho Peverty Smith Alex T. Connelt State Board of Agriculture Supreme Court Hastings Elkin John Hamilton Boles Ponpouse United States Senate States League of Republican Clubs Republican Caucus John Wantimaker Wanbaugh

Markets and Stocks End Mixed After Week

New York stocks open with little effect from favorable Dank statement and weekly clearinghouse gains. Substantial declines hit Tubaces, Sugar, Leather, and Manhattan while Tobacco and Union Pacific showed pockets of rally as dealers trimmed positions and total volume reached 184,100 shares.

New York Steck Tubsaces Steek Manhattan Union Pacific London Wdpdm Delaware and Hudson

Girl's Strange Death Stuns Rochester Village

A Newark dispatch reports Joanna Johnson a servant from New York fell unconscious in Rochester and died minutes later. A doctor failed to revive her and the coroner will investigate. Authorities suspect suicide over a love affair after she left a note outlining the intent. Johnson was well regarded and the daughter of a prosperous farmer nearby.

Rochester Newark N. Yo Democrat On Chronicl Joanna Johnson New York Toomorrow Dolson Miss Johnson

Prisoner's Death After Lamp Fire at Aubin Prison

James Me Talgue, a Mimita transfer to Auburn prison, died in his cell after a naptha lamp explosion while cooking supper. The fire badly burned his face and hands and he died about three hours later. His sentence would have ended in March.

Aubin N. Y James MeTalgue Auburn New York City

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ends Teething Pain Worldwide

The advertisement claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by mothers for teething children. It soothes, softens gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and treats diarrhoea. Sold by druggists everywhere for twenty five cents a bottle.

Mrs. Winslow

Castoria Ad Virtually Mended in OCR Snippet

Fragmentary OCR line for Castoria product aimed at infants and children, unclear text but references a familiar medicine brand. No clear event or date.

New York Produce Market Prices Afloat and Steady

New York January 22 price report shows dull to firm action across grains and commodities. Wheat and corn offerings are steady with little change in bid levels while lard butter and cheese hold near unchanged values.

New York Tlemer Chicago

Chicago Grain and Provision Market Summary

The market shows dull and steady action with prices unchanged. Cash quotations list No 2 spring wheat and No 1 spring wheat at noted sample rates, with No 2 corn and No 2 oats among others, while flaxseed and timothy are reported nominally. value levels remain firm with limited movement across futures months.

Chicago Chinen THUR Sly Tate Aly Yale Tina Burley Prine Timothy Good

Fragmentary OCR Market Snippet Teases Prices

A fragmentaryOCR text lists assorted items with hazy names and prices including 8.20 and 4.06. The garbled entry hints at packaging terms such as boxed and short pleat but provides no clear product or seller identity.

Provisions price list shows steady Philadelphia market

A January 2 report from Philadelphia notes provisions moving at unchanged prices with a broad range of items listed. The entry covers meats including pork and smoked goods, lard, and bacon, along with general quality guidance and brand notes for household staples.

Philadelpha

Chicago Market Report From 1900s Ledger Notes

Market steady with mixed prices and firm tendency for certain items. Packers and receivers report heavy packing and shipping costs, with values like 2.40 and 14.00 mentioned in fragmentary entries, including references to Texans and unsorted lots, all conveyed in cautious ledger style.

Brockers Iiferlor

Bruffalo cattle sale notes and prices

Fragmentary entry lists calves and sheep with prices and lots from Bruffalo area. Mentions bidders or buyers such as Hoge Steindy and Sani lise, with totals around 200 dollars and 3 500 85 dollars.

Bruffalo Jan Stuady Gailery Sani Wil Lambe Strong

OM City Credit Balances and Scents Brief

A terse item from OM City Pa notes that on January 3 no options are quoted today and mentions credit balances and scents in a short survey or notice.

OM City

Local News Briefs and Social Notices From Wilkes-Barre

Mrs. Nelson Tuawry returns home from visiting relatives in Wilkes-Barre. Emblem Division of Sons of Temperance to hold grand anniversary at Weber's rink with plans underway. Two rail stations extended to Alvistons and nearby towns. District Deputy William J. Owens visiting. Martin Guther lodge officers installed. Joseph Oliver of Scranton visits. Welsh Pape Ust church decorations praised by George Gordon, an admired local artist. Molites described as lively. Hyde Park resident Mrs. Thomas Davies visits. Greenwood cut Herries workers receive December earnings. Citizens' borough caucus set at Squire Doles’ office. Dr J W Mouser and HW Daniels to Harrisburg for health board meetings. Lackawanna lodge No. 118 adopts aid policy for member and spouse deaths. Jemima Evans of Wyoming a guest in town. BR Bowen buys W B Doud’s Scranton hardware stake. John Moran of Arehbala mines campaigns as independent supervisor for Lackawanna township.

Nelson Tuawry Wilkes-Barre Dpmaion Sons of Temperance Wil Sual Place van Horn’s Hall Weber's Rink Alvistons Tuiston Patrik Duryea Jermyn Thomas Davies Hyde Park Greenwood Cut- Herries Squire Doles J. W. Mouser HW. J. Daniels VII Harrishire W. B. Doud Scranton John Moran Arehbala Mines Lackawanna Township

Local professional notices and listings in Scranton area

A garbled display of professional cards and notices including physicians surgeons and offices on Adams Avenue Washington Avenue and nearby streets. It lists doctors Martha Everitt Mary Shepherd and others with hours, plus veterinary services, a hardware dealer and an accountant. The page also mentions The Tribune Publishing Co and printing facilities.

Dalton Baptist Revival Meetings Continue All Week

In Dalton the Baptist church will hold daily evening meetings except Monday next week. Evangelist Hiewing from Massachusetts helps pastor Rev. W B Sowell, staying through the week. Local merchants will close stores for three or four evenings amid growing interest.

Baptist Church Hiewing Massachusetts W. B. Sowell

Missile Cure for Rheumatism Sold in Scranton

A patent remedy claims to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. It allegedly targets the underlying cause and provides immediate relief. Sold by Carl Loreng at 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, price 75 cents.

Carl Loreng Lackawanna Pyenue Scranton

Chiropodist and Manicure Services Advertised

Chiropodist and manicure offered at Lackawaond avenue address. Treatments claim to cure corns, humons and ingrowing nails without pain or drawing blood. Consultations free and home attendance available on request. Charges stated as moderate.

Good Advice Book Promotion From New York Brokers

Advertising pitch from A F Borst and Co offering a book Good Advice and daily information for quick earnings. Promises riches through investment guidance and business opportunities. Based in Pine Street and Bine Street New York.

Rey AK Borst & 60 Bine St New York TOV IN. Vestinng Pine St

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