Legislative Agony Ends as 1897 Session Closes in Harrisburg
The 1897 Pennsylvania legislature ends after a long session marked by the Capitol fire, late-night votes, and a mix of successes and defeats. Speaker Roger and other leaders oversee final adjournment as the assembly wraps up a year of contentious bills, conference reports, and ceremonial presentations.
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Senate Recedes on West Side Hospital Funds and Chooses Walton
Harrisburg July 1 The Senate met at 1 am and passed several third reading appropriation bills receding from a hospital funding increase for Scranton. It elected Daniel Walton as president pro tempore in a unanimous vote after approving the conference report on the revenue bill and normal school funding.
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Governor Signs Hb el Bill At Lambert Request
Governor Hastings signed the HBEl bill today at the personal request of Colonel James H. Lambert, the insurance commissioner.
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Women Push Early Store Closing in Ridgway
Women in Ridgway propose 7 PM closing for all shops except Saturdays and pledge to stop buying after that hour. If merchants object a court house bell will ring at 7 o'clock.
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New Track Records Fall at Driving Park Meet
Bert Sheldon matches his own 2.16 mile trot record and equalized a 2.17% heat as Rowdy Joe aims for a 2.15 track mark. Tempest and Hal Pointer threaten records while Leota C and Pine Knot win pacing and trotting heats amid large crowds and prompt judging.
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Joe Bale Offers Choice Lots at Lake Winona
For sale by owner M Tesaler Paterson N J. Desirable lot with house on rear at 618 N Washington Ave owner leaving city. Also 60 Quincy Ave and other cheap lots at Lake Winona. Details and terms available from contact.
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Wanted An Idea Patent Agents and Subscriptions
An 1900s classifieds style notice seeks ideas to patent simple products and offers large earnings. Positions include agents selling stapled goods, canvassing investors, and a monopoly with high commissions. Companies mentioned include Clifton Soap and Edward C. Fish & Co in Chicago.
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Amateur Ball Notes from Walnut Street League
Amateur ball notes outline upcoming July games and challenges among Walnut Street Stars Tycoons and Crescent clubs. Managers A Wirtz J Freuhan announce matchups on July 4 5 6 with teams including Modocks South Side Stars Little England Taylor Grays and Volunteers Petersburg.
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Snyder’s Cake Icing Sales Agent Wanted
Classical 19th century ad seeks canvassers for Snyder’s cake icing in Cincinnati and New York. Firm promises permanent, highly profitable work with guaranteed earnings of 86 a day. Enclose stamp for particulars to Mango Chemical Company at No 72 John Street, New York.
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Boarders Wanted One Cent a Word
Anted two refined gentlemen boarders sought in central location. Surroundings pleasant, but must provide own amusements. For a good home, address X Tribune office.
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Gas Rates Raised By Scranton Utilities in 1807
Acanton Gas and Water Co and Hyde Park Gins Co announce rate changes effective July 1. GasNow priced at 1.20 per 1000 cu ft with a 5 percent surcharge on bills under 25 dollars and a 1 percent surcharge on bills 25 dollars and up, if paid by the 20th. Order of the Board signed by G B Hand Secretary Scranton Pa June 21 1807.
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Priceburg Teams Clash on July 6 Morning
The Nonparels Jrs of Priceburg beat the Dodgers of Priceburg 28 to 8 on Wednesday. Mike Kelly captained the winning side with Wm Simms as manager. The Duryea Indians challenge the Taylor Reds of the Lilies, Archbald, to a game on July 4, with J W Evans as manager.
Murderer’s Counsel Prepares Appeal To Supreme Court
Kaiser killed his wife during a drive by shooting and lied about being held up by burglars to avoid suspicion. Prosecutors say an appeal to the supreme court will be pursued by defense counsel.
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Kaiser Sentenced After Denied New Trial
In Norristown Judge Swarts denies Kaiser’s motion for a new trial. Charles Kaiser Jr. was convicted of murdering his wife Emma Kaiser on October 38, 1806 and sentenced to be hanged. The courtroom heard Kaiser protest his innocence as the death sentence was read.
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School board dismissals blamed on religion feud
In Altoona on July 1, two thirds of recently dismissed teachers are said to be Catholic while new appointees are reported as Protestant. Catholics protest a religious crusade and a local paper accuses a director, who reportedly plans a libel suit.
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Farmer George Kemper Hangs Self in Tobacco Barn
Lancaster July 1 George Kemper a middle aged farmer living near Akron committed suicide this morning by hanging himself in his tobacco cellar.
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Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Sold in Scranton
A sensational claim describes iheumatiam as a one day relief for rheumatism and neuralgia with rapid systemic action. The advertisement states the first dose brings immediate benefit and that the cure occurs in 1 to 3 days. Sold by Carl Lorens at 418 Lackawanna Ave Scranton for 71 cents.
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