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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1896

Page

6

Rain Halts Providence Wilkes-Barre Eastern League Game

Eastern League results show rain stopping Providence and Wilkes-Barre in the third inning with Providence leading before the delay. Rochester tumbles from first as Buffalo defeats them, Albany and Providence vie for first place while Scranton drops to the foot of the standings after a loss to Springfield.

Springfeld Gillon Buffalo Rochester Albany Providence Wilkes-Barre Scranton Springfield Griffin Meadows Bisons

Eastern League Games Feature Scranton Providence Rivalry

Scranton faces Providence while Wilkes-Barre visits Springfield and Albany travels to Rochester as Buffalo hosts Syracuse in a night of league action across the circuit.

Scranton Providence Wilkes-Barre Springfield Albany Rochester Buffalo Syracuse

Smiths Good Pitching Beats Scrantons Weakened Hitting

Springfield at Hampden Park sees Smith deliver an elegant mound effort as Griffin s men top Scranton 8 to 0. Schellers timely hits and strong defense key the shutout and poor fourth inning baserunning by Hovermill underscores Scranton s struggles.

Smith Scranton Griffin Springfield Hampden Park Duspite Schefilurs Helty Fuller

Rochester Narrowly Edges Buffalo Behind Late Run

July 13 Rochester reports a tight game as McFarland initially pitched for Lovett but faltered. In the eighth, Lovett allowed a decisive run on a bases loaded squeeze play. Rochester scored two runs to Buffalo's two late, with batteries listing Lovett McFarland Boyd for Rochester and Gray Smith for Buffalo.

Louisville Rochester McFarland Lovett Belle Svore R.H.E. Rochester Buffalo Lovett, Mcfarland and Boyd Gray and Smith

Providence Wilkes-Barre rain game halted in third inning

In Providence Wilkes-Barre was called after the third due to rain with Providence leading 6 to 0. The Syracuse Albany game was postponed for rain.

Contempt Likely For Manager After Protests In Cleveland Game

National League report from Cleveland cites manager Irwin facing contempt for protest actions, with Umpire Hurst also served restraining order. Discussion notes Tebeau’s ineligibility and calls for a hearing, while Sullivan puzzles the Spiders and weather causes a game delay. Pittsburg and Cincinnati results noted with late-inning scoring and curve action from Kennedy.

Cleveland Junction Irwin Hurst Tebeau Young New York Huret Sullivan R.H.E W.cccce Dou Hatterles Cuppy Zimmer Dison

Walnut Street Stars to meet Duck Swimmers in July clash

The Walnut Street Stars host a Sunday afternoon game at Dunmore grounds against the Duck Swimmers or the Blue Bells from North End. J Woodring is manager. A separate note records the Has Been defeating the James Boys on July 12 with a 3934 to 299 score, listing umpire and players.

Dunmore Walnut @t Sturad Hloom St. Stura Pattertoe-La Walnut St. Stars Recese Civenveceeel Butterles Carroll Gooliean Mailderic Moran Getting Carrei James Hoys James Boys Hias-Reenk atterias—Connere and Allen Cavanaugh En Mullarkey Seorer—T, Walsh

Order of Inspection At Camp For National Guard Units

The adjutant general announces that First Brigade infantry will be inspected July 20, Second Brigade July 21, Third Brigade July 22 with cavalry and artillery on Thursday and Friday mornings. Regiments start at 7 am, clothing and appearance followed by drills and mustering. seniority dictates order. The spring results show Third Brigade leading with Thirteenth regiment and highest company records, surprising many.

National Guard Philadelphia Adjutant General's Office

Heavy Death Toll Reported With Cholera Infantum Dominant

The week saw forty eight total deaths, two fewer than the prior week, with thirty three of the victims under ten months old. Cholera infantum was the main cause, while typhoid caused five deaths and contagious diseases totaled a low two diphtheria, three scarlet fever and two measles cases.

Excursion to Farview Tomorrow for Sheridan Monument Event

Arrangement completed to entertain two thousand at Farview tomorrow as part of the Sheridan Monument association excursion. The train departs Steel Works station at o'clock and Lackawanna avenue station ten minutes later. Tickets valid on regular trains afterward. Gnomes pastimes and refreshments provided.

Farview Sheridan Monument Association Steel Works Lackawanna Avenue Chifon Beranton Green Ridge Providence Dickson City Peckville Winton Jermyn Wo Mayfield Carbondale Scranton

Fainting Pup Tells Tale Of Mount Washington Dog

Superintendent John Horne recalls a remarkable tale from Mount Washington where a young pup separated from its mother fainted on meeting another dog after wintering at the summit. The veteran railroad official noted the dog seemed to believe the other was the only dog in existence. The anecdote, shared with a Boston Journal reporter, is likely unique in dog lore.

John Horne Mount Washington Railway Summit House Boston Journal Hts Mount Washington Horne Hampton Street Main Avenue David M. Jones Lacka- Wanna Avenue Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Lugerne Street Kelley's No. 16 Fairview Avenue

Hail Storm Wreaks Havoc Across City Areas

A violent hail and wind storm caused widespread damage. Trees toppled, buildings including the First Welsh Baptist and McGuarrah brick structure suffered major blows. Lightning struck multiple homes injuring residents and flooding filled cellars on Hampton and Main avenues.

Texas Franklin Howell Scranton Street Prand Battins South Main Avenue Judge H. M. Edwards Tenth Street First Welsh Baptist Church MccGuarrah Main Avenue Price Street Nelson Neville & Law John Stetter Prive Street McKeever North Main Avenue Jower South Main Avenue Will Jacobs Jacobs Frst Welsh Baptist Church Saxe William Golightly Daniels Street Providence Golightly Theodore von Storch Gordan

Assault on Conductor Leads to Arrest in Dunmore Line

Robert Allen a journeyman tinsmith from Buffalo who rode the Hyde Park car and refused to pay was locked up after noon for assaulting Conductor James O Boyle of the Dunmore Suburban line. Allen pressed his claim to fare and resisted being ejected near the courthouse, tearing the conductor's coat in the struggle.

Robert Allen Tinamith Buffalo James O' Boyle Dunmore Allen Hyde Park O'Boyle Court House

Culpable Man Detained After Hyde Park Car Conflict

Witnesses describe a confrontation on a Hyde Park car. Allen, accused of fault, was detained after O' Boyle arrived and offered his account. Allen asserts the conductor told him a transfer was unnecessary.

Central Labor Union Elects Officers and Passes Pittston Disaster Resolution

The Central Labor union of Scranton and vicinity met last night and elected officers for the coming year including President Philip J. Thomas and Treasurer Nelson G. Teets. A resolution extended sympathy to families of Pittston miners killed in the disaster and Teets was chosen treasurer of a relief fund. Another meeting is set for next Monday evening at their hall.

Pittston Central Labor Union Philip J. Thomas Ernest C. Brady Myles J. K. Levy Nelson G. Teets Emerson E. Knepp Robert Blackburn P. J. Snyder John Banerick John Stanton Messie. Keller, Miller and Golden Nelson Gi. Teets Cnisen Scranton

Sheridan Monument Association plans July Farview excursion

The Sheridan Monument Association announces a mammoth July 11 excursion to Farview to raise funds for a merciful monument to General Philip H. Sheridan. Plans include a day of outing with trains at multiple stops, with tickets transferable to regular fares and a final return from Farview at 6 30 p m.

Sheridan Monument Association Farview Merc of Winchester Philip H. Sheridan

Trinity Congregation Lake Ariel Excursion

The Trinity Congregation invites members to a Lake Ariel trip on Friday July 17 with a lecture by Yentaro Okano a Japanese missionary. Tickets cost 75 and 40 cents meals lunch on the grounds 25 cents. Train departs at 5 40 a m.

Trinity Congregation Lake Ariel Yentaro Okano

Swayne's Ointment Promises Tumor Cure

Advertisement claiming Swaynes Ointment stops itching and bleeding, heals ulceration, and removes tumors when used nightly, with a warning of progression if untreated. Sold by Dr Swayne Son Philadelphia or by mail for 50 cents.

Swayz Dr. Swayne & Son Philadelphia

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