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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1897

Page

4

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.

Harrisburg Commonwealth Pennsylvania Capitol Grace Church Roger State Capitol Dover Mr. McClain Lancaster Keyser Philadelphia Gibson Pool

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.

Conference Bolles Ways and Means Marshall Senate Roger Rex Fetetrolf Hahn Allerheny Piolett Bradford Boyer Conference Committee Holles Crothers Philadelphia Te Meeasure Brewers Trust Little Brewers Biles Delaware New York Grant Monument Washington Monument McClain Lancaster House West Side Hospital Harrisburg Heller-Laubach Committee On Conference Mesers Cochran Haines Hyde Miller Rowmand Stiles Major Losch Durham Scranton Goblin Daniel 58. Walton Greene Croghran Walton Muosera Beott Lyon Grady McCarrell Smiley Critchfield

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.

Harrishire James H. Lambert Hastings Hbel

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.

Ridgway Court House

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.

Tempest Mad IedeeBert Sheldon Hlal Pointer Rowdy Joe Driving Park Bert Sheldon Leota C Smith B. H C. M. Barlow David James Fred Smith Buffalo David Tuers Montevair, N. J J. W. Houser M. D Taylor Macleay Martin Clark Ferida J. T. Chambers Mark Anthony W. H. Ash Miller Lee H. F. Kidwell Silver Prince R. Westlake Billy H Lehighton View Farm Bellman F. W. Cook Goldseeker CW. C. Norton E. W. H. K. E. Bellman Cedella George Dunn Pine Knot Trixie Lee Leota Trixie Lew Kit Crowd Hal Pointer Bonita Allen Dare Elma Vera Raven W. C. Smith Veta Trinkett Turner Alien Dare Hase

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.

Joe Bale Lake Winow M. Tesaler Paterson Washington Avenue Quincy Ave

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.

Eddarhurn & CO Clifton Soap and Manufacturie Company Claelanail Anrep Sollclt Glock Monopoly Edward C. Fish & Loorden Block Chicago Ill

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.

PWL Walnut Street Stars Seseercees Cove Sere Scoeess Seceen Cvoee Ciccense Coxles Va Keystones Crescents Tycoons C. J. Woodring Little England Stars A. Wirtz J. J. Freuhan Modocks A Wirtz J. J. Fruehan South Side Stars Rosettes Cow Hill J. Cook Little England Taylor Grays Fred Foster Volunteers Athletics Lackawanna County Petersburg Bhult Mystics R. Shultz O. Bnyder Blue Bells Olyphant Grays William Edmonds Brown St. Thomas College Club Olyphant Park William Gillespie Olyphant Browns Purview Nonpareils Jra Priceburg

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.

Bcranton Snyder Bowlirs Bouday Snyder & CO Cincinnati Slamp Mango Chemical Company John Street New York

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.

Atlvs Elase Menia Tribune

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.

Ee Acranton Gas and Water Co Hyde Park Gins Co G. B. Hand Scranton

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.

Supreme Court Kaiser

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.

Norristown Swarts Charles 0. Kaiser, Jr Emma Kaiser Kaiser

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.

Altoona Ibe

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.

Lancaster George Kemper Akron

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.

Carl Lorens Lackawanna Ave Scranton

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