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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1897
Page
2
Long Washington session ends after heated remarks on the Indian appropriation bill. Senators from Nebraska and New Hampshire spar over executive duties and an international monetary conference, while Missouri and Nevada figures weigh in on procedure and votes. The day closes with plans to vote on the measure tomorrow.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports ongoing court attention in Amesdame with Addison Mowry and Walden Sprout & Co tied to a mill machinery dispute. Recent sentences in the criminal court include fines and short terms. earlier robberies and church vandalism cited. grand jury backs a soldiers and sailors monument plan for the county courthouse square.
The senate spent over an hour in executive session before approving William S. Forman of tin as Internal Revenue Commissioner by a 41 to tab vote. Opponents cited his campaign attacks on the regular Democratic ticket and his alignment with the single gold standard and free trade platform. The roll showed Oliver and a lone Chandler vote among the opposition.
Hagieton, Pa., Jan 28. John Bringko and Mike Densh argued over a young woman in Mead last night. They moved to a nearby woods and wrestled near a pine abyss eighty feet deep. Bringko fell headfirst into the cavity. Friends searched, found him unconscious, and he was taken home where he recovered after restoratives. His hands and ears were frostbitten.
Oscar Helsund phigelelan once known as a message operator, disappeared recently. Swedish Consul Uhat learned a relative died in Stockholm, leaving Helsund with a fortune of about $4,000. He was located yesterday in an insane asylum here, with his condition blamed on prior privations but expected to improve.
Harrisburg January 28. At the Pennsylvania Photographers Association session a letter from Delaware and New Jersey brethren favors a three state photographers group with meetings in Pennsylvania. The proposal was referred to the next annual meeting at Altoona for consideration.
Philadelphia readers report a blaze at 2005 Oakfond Street started by Mrs Hose Hoban. She piled wood in the kitchen, soaked it with kerosene and lit it. The husband and three children were awakened by smoke and escaped as firefighters extinguished the flames. the incendiary was arrested.
Topeka Kan January 28 Representatives Brown introduced an anti cigarette bill aimed at destroying tobacco commerce in Kansas. It would ban manufacture sale or offer for sale of cigarettes with violators facing a misdemeanor charge and fines from fifty to five hundred dollars or at least three months in jail.
obituaries report David Dey of Longsport died at 74 after a long choir career with Mertztown. He was a noted musician and owned a ...
The instrument he cherished for sacred music must remain unused for secular frolics. On his deathbed he urged keeping the violin with hymns only and guarded from sale to improper hands. Relatives will observe the will's provisions and conduct the gathering.
Philadelphia report states 4 year old Jod Mores ting was kidnapped from home Monday night and killed in a vacant house by Pasquall Addreo who initially faced abduction charges but then was charged with murder after the body was found in an alley.
New York stock trading opens dull with minor fluctuations and few changes in prices. Wheat and flour futures show weak demand, while sugar and oil markets slump. analysts note limited activity as brokers report cautious sentiment.
A fragmented, OCR style market snippet lists prices and terms for wheat, flour, rye, barley, oats, pork, lard, and various cuts. The text mentions Chicago Grain and Provision Market details and dates like May and January, with scattered figures such as 4.25 and 8.77 percent, reflecting commodities trading activity.
The Philadelphia market reports mixed activity in provisions with fluctuating prices for meats and staples. Prices quoted include thin margins on beef, pork, and ham products with varied levels of demand and quality indicators across brands and markets.
In Buffalo area markets cattle and sheep change hands with varied quotes. Prices include heavy sheep at 4.00 and good to choice mixed livestock around 8.00 to 9.00 per unit, while wethers and lambs show steady demand and mixed weights.
Chicago market notes show calf receipts around 100 head with lower common cattle at Omtrh stores. Hows and hulls sold. calves traded near 5.10. shipments steady but later weakness in heavy packing and shipping lots. Sheep receipts about 100 head with firm demand for mutton and lambs around 4.50. overall market activity varied with quoted options not shown.
A truncated notice lists several unidentified advertisers as uncalled for at the business office on Washington avenue. The fragmentary names suggest a routine postal or office procedure awaiting address confirmations or pickup.
A directory style listing shows many doctors with specialities and office hours. Martha Evhritt, Mary A Shepherd, A Trapold, Comegver, W B Allen, Anna Law, Ly M Gather, and others operate in the city. Offices are on Washington Avenue, Wyoming Avenue, and Wyoming area with varying hours and contact details.
Formerly the J N Rice Mears Building at 18 Wyoming Avenue next to Dime Bank will be remodeled completely. Elevator installed and suit for an apartment store or store use. Furnished optional. Rental details apply.
Briggs Proprietor advertises cleaning services for vaults and cess pools in Scranton Pennsylvania. He offers improved odor control and pump usage with contact at 10 North Main Avenue or Erekes’ drug store corner Adams and Muleberry, telephone 64.
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