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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1896
Page
6
Crowds gather at Farview this week as residents prepare for a major event with activities centered around the town center. Organizers urge attendees to arrive early and follow posted schedules for events and safety guidelines.
The commission hearing into the Twin Shaft collapse hears witnesses describing wide 24 to 30 foot openings and pillars not aligned, with old miners urging quicker conclusion. John Law and others dispute dangerous practices while new measurements corroborate wide gangways and overlying pillars.
General Manager Law said the rescue work at the Twin shaft will continue while air and safety permit though he warned the mine may be abandoned if conditions deteriorate. No new developments were reported, with progress at about a foot per hour by three shifts.
Secretary Atherton reports multiple contributions to the Pittston sufferers relief fund including 95 10 from T M Miller Co and funds from unions Tin Sheet Iron and Cornice Workers and other groups. A accompanying letter from John W McLean treasurer notes sympathy and a 5 donation to the relief effort.
The Crystal Lake Water Company, through attorney H C Butler, filed equity proceedings in Lackawanna county against Joh G Thompson, George Rovs Jr, and William Price of Carbondale to restrain fishing in No 4 reservoir near Farview. Allegedly the men stand outside the fenced area and cast lines for over a year despite remonstrances. The piece also includes unrelated editorial praise for the individuals and a Beecham’s Pills advertisement note.
In this week's issue Y Drych lauds Mr. William Connell and speaks favorably of his candidacy in Lackawanna. The piece also comments on Hon Morgan Williams in Lugurne and notes Connell's strong bid.
The text touts Hacheel's Malarial Hitters as a remedy for malarial fever, claiming they restore vigor and function. It markets the product as a wine-based herbal cure used by physicians daily in malaria treatment.
Men and women shoe reductions featured with several tan bal, oxfords and children’s styles. Regulars range from 2.50 to 5.50, now discounted to as low as 0.90. Includes Misses and Children, Boys and Youths in tan shoes at very low prices.
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