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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1896
Page
2
A local store announces an ongoing anniversary sale with dramatic discounts on all merchandise. The advertisement emphasizes a lasting event, urging customers to take advantage of prices that cannot fail to interest shoppers.
A fatal shooting at Haggard’s turpentine camp twenty miles north of town follows a Saturday festival where white men clashed with Black workers over dancing and partners. Three white men and three Black men were killed. several others were wounded, including two women, amid a gunfight that halted when lights went out and patrons fled. A white posse pursued suspects, while Black workers reportedly armed themselves as tension spread.
Professor W. B. Wood returned from South America to Shamokin and drew 1 560 dollars from the Shamokin Banking Company. He had deposited 1 300 dollars in the bank of Yucatan Merida, Mexico and was told Mexico’s free silver status makes the dollar worth about 56 cents.
Reports from Noblesville Indiana describe a major cloudburst with widespread damage. People flee to uplands as stock and grain fields are destroyed and roads and rail lines are washed out. White River rises to its highest level since 1875. the American Strawboard plant is completely submerged.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Jones will set national headquarters while Democratic leaders debate fielding sound money candidates on state tickets and how to handle William M Singerly's pledge to back sound money.
Herbert plans travel to Alabama to vote for the state ticket while withholding support for the national platform. He states he will back a free silver governor but refuses to commit to Bryan Sewall or the Chicago platform in his first interview.
A motor car struck an oil wagon on Craydot avenue in Detroit. Driver John Donlon was severely injured as flames spread and a butcher wagon nearby burned with Tony Henck severely burned. Gertie Dens, 12, jumped clear and was severely injured and burned. Thiel was mildly hurt. fireman Henry Trapp broke his collarbone amid the blaze. The horse died after being roasted.
Washington dispatch details the Pennsylvania naval militia’s strong organization and discipline. It notes marksmanship, discusses its limited role on open seas but potential value in inner coastal defenses, and urges training with boats signals rapid fire and torpedoes while officers have funded equipment from private funds.
Waterloo July 24 Rev G E Scott eloped with Daisy Derian and was held to the grand jury under bonds of 5000. He failed to raise the money and was sent to jail tonight. Citizens believe he is insane and Mrs Scott plans to seek an insanity hearing. Daisy Derian remains infatuated with her elderly lover despite parental objections.
John C. Bullitt and George F. Baer were appointed to a Philadelphia sound money Democrats committee to attend the Indianapolis conference on August 7 to discuss a possible third ticket. The meeting reported growing fold sentiment across Bucks, Berlin, and eastern counties, with Mrs Bullitt noting results exceed expectations.
Mrs Mary Lone aged 43 and her daughter Daisy 17 were drowned last evening in the Ohio river at Bellaire Ohio. They boarded a boat with Thomas Bennett and William Francis and were swept by a swift current. The four were hurled toward the snagboat Woodruff and thrown into the river near the paddle wheel.
John Tomes, a youthful desperado of St. Joseph Missouri, is at large near Dearborn after a week of deputy sheriffs hunting him. He resisted arrest with a shotgun after being corralled in a corn field and is wanted for highway robbery.
Advertises Swayne's Ointment as a universal cure for tetter eczemata and facial eruptions, claiming all blemishes vanish with its use. Promotes quick healing, white clear skin, and superiority over other remedies, urging readers to ask their druggist for the product.
An old advertisement style jingle claims Castoria aided a family's children from infancy to motherhood. The rhythmic rhyme emphasizes consistent use for illnesses and teething, concluding with the name Castoria as a trusted remedy across generations.
Vigilance committees announce delegate elections on Saturday August 1st and 16 between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Two qualified persons per district will be chosen to serve one year, with credentials certified to the county convention. The apportionment follows the last state election results, listing numerous wards and townships across Carbondale and surrounding areas for representation.
Unfurnished rooms available for rent at 715 Lackawanna Avenue offering gas heating hot and cold water and wired access. Terms indicate use of stairs and common areas in a multi unit building.
The timetable issued June 7 1999 lists exclusive anthracite coal service with trains from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre and other destinations. It covers multiple daily departures including Sundays and specifies through cars to New York Philadelphia and Atlantic City along with return times from New York. Through tickets at lowest rates available in advance from the station agent H P Baldy and J H Olhausen.
Effective June 2 the Troina service runs from Scranton to New York and intermediate points including Hawley and Lake Ariel with connections via Eric. Evening departures at 7.46 and 8.45 p m and 2.23 p m. Arrivals at 11 18 a m 3 18 and 9 23 p m. An additional train to Lake Ariel leaves Scranton at 6 15 p m with return to Scranton at 7 a m and a.m. OL.
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