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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1897

Page

4

Farr Labor Bill Passes House Amends Libel Bill In Senate

Pennsylvania report details the passage of the Farr eight hour bill after a lively exchange on amendments to libel provisions. It notes the Northampton county contest ruling in favor of Adam Shifter and the adjournment schedule as lawmakers pursue actions in Harrisburg.

Elections Committee Adam Shiffer Northampton County House Philadelphia Museum Harrisburg Jane Senate Hamilton Road Grady Miller Luzerne Gould Erie Mears Stewart Philadelphia Peoples Lancaster Kerr York French Adam Shifter Easton William A. Leh South Baston Boyer

Glass Workers Petition for Window Glass Duties Restore

June L President Simon Burna of the Window Glass Workers association has forwarded to Senator Pittsburg urging restoration of duties on window glass. The move aims to revive protective tariffs and support domestic industry amid trade concerns.

Pittsburg Simon Burna The Window Glass Workers' Association

Petition Urges Senate to Feature Duties on Window Glass

The largest petition from the organization asks the senate to include duties on window glass to the rates fixed by the Dingrey bill. It notes every window glass worker signed and lists many nonmembers dependent on glass factories for employment.

Quay Senate

People's party state convention at Altoona nominates ticket

The Altoona convention selected a state ticket with Dr. C. F. Taylor as auditor general and Horatio Ayer as state treasurer. Charles Miller was named state chairman and Andrew Story state secretary. The platform condemns gold standard advocates and promotes currency expansion, tax reforms, and school ballot simplification.

Altoona People's Party Philip Willet Crawford County Leslie John H. Stevenson Allegheny County L. W. Owles Erie James Robertson Harry L. Berry Indiana C. F. Taylor Philadelphia Horatio

Vote for Lackawanna clubs wins new uniforms

The club with the most votes will receive ten complete uniforms by C. M. Florey of 22 Wyoming Avenue. Uniforms will match Eastern league quality and be made for Lackawanna and nearby counties. Ballots should be sent to Sporting Monster in The Tribune. winner announced Saturday June 26.

C. M. Florey Sporting Goods Wyoming Avenue Lackawanna Lugerne Wayne Susquehanna Monroe Bradford Wyoming Sporting Moster the Tribune

Pennsylvnia to Build 65 Passenger Locomotives at Altoona

Altoona Pennsylvania railroad machine shops to work fifty hours weekly and Juniata shops forty five hours as orders for ten P class passenger locomotives are placed. Five more go to Juniata shop. Officials say 65 new locomotives will be built this year to steady output and boost repair work amid improving traffic and a dawning era of prosperity. Minor summer retrenchment reduces some firemen and engineer positions.

Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad Juniata Shops Juniata Shore Pennsylvania

Thief Attacks Man and Woman Then Escapes With Loot

A thief assaulted a man and a girl, throws them aside, and secures his booty before fleeing the scene. The father then appeared and suffered the same treatment before the thief escaped with the stolen items.

International Commercial congress opens in Philadelphia

The International Commercial congress begins with a National Advisory board meeting at the Philadelphia Commercial Museum. The formal opening is set for tomorrow at the Academy of Music with President McKinsey delivering an address in the presence of the president's cabinet and other government officials.

Philadelphia International Commercial Congress National Advisory Board Philadelphia Commercial Museum Academy of Music McKinsey

Ex City Attorney Moreland Faces Disbarment

Pittsburg June 1 Ex City Attorney W C C Moreland now in the Western Penitentiary for city embezzlement will be dropped from the Allegheny county roll of attorneys without making any defense to the disbarment petition. The time to answer the Bar Association petition has expired.

Pittsburg Atorney W. CC. Moreland Western Penitentiary Allegheny County Roll of Bar Association

Salvation Army Captain Arrested in Phoenixville Disturbance

William Doe Garis, captain of the Phoenixville Salvation Army corps, was arrested for maintaining a nuisance and disturbing the peace. Chief Carter filed the warrant at the Burgess’s urging. Justice Howell set the hearing for Wednesday. The case follows repeated street meetings that officials say caused runaways and accidents. The corps, largest in Chester County, faces potential arrests of its members if they continue.

Phoenixville William Doe Garis Phoenixville Corps Salvation Army Carter Burgess Bitting de Garis Howell Chester County

Quay Libel Suit Filed by Flinn and Magee

Senators William Flinn and Chris L. Magee place damages at $100 000 each in libel suits against Hon. Richard Quay. Pleas of not guilty were filed by Quay’s counsel in both cases.

Flinn and Magee Pittsburg William Flinn Chris L. Magee Richard Quay Quay

Philadelphia and Reading stockholders choose new board

The Philadelphia and Reading Railway company held its annual meeting in Philadelphia on June 1 and elected a board for the coming year: Joseph S. Harria, George F. Baer, Charlene H. Coster, Francia Lynde Stetson, John Lowther Welsh, Thomas Welsh, Thomas McKean, George C. Thomas, A.J. Antelo and Henry A. Dupont. No other business was transacted.

Reading Philadelphia Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company Joseph S. Harria Charlen H. Coster Francia Lynde Stetson John Lowther Welsh Thomas Welsh Thomas McKean George C.thomas A.J. Antelo Henry A. Dupont

Cattle Die After Poison Mistake on Chester County Farm

Five cows die and twenty more near West Chester as a farm hand confuses nitrate of silver with salt on a dairy farm of T Derington Strode. A nitrate and salt mix used on asparagus beds was fed to cattle. four died in hours with one more dying the next day.

West Chester T. Derington Strode

Deluge of Replies Prompt Tribune Contest

A prominent businessman recalls being flooded with responses after a Tribune Want Ad, saying readers flooded him with replies and praising the prompt results.

Sale notices for horses wagons and silver plate in Scranton area

Multiple classified style notices list items for sale or trade. Includes a few choice lota at Lake Winola from M HESSLER Paterson N J. Young span of dark chestnut horses at Everett's Stable Dix Court Scranton. Fine trap cheap at 1541 Penn Ave. Silver-plated Conn double bell e t with trombone lining near Fred’s, price 50 cents. Address inquiries to E W GAYLOR LaRailville Pa.

Lake Winola M. Hessler Paterson, N. J Pean Everett Dix Court Fred E. W. Gaylo LaRayaville

Amateur base ball uniform contest settles into final tally

The Tribune reports 75 000 votes cast in the amateur base ball uniform contest with leading entries including Sliders West Side Browns and Nay Aug Stars among many listed teams and vote counts. The column lists numerous team names and small vote tallies across the field.

Tribune Sliders Slidera Old Forge Dodmers Green Ridge Ballora

Desperate Burglar Subdues Household in South Bethlehem

A bold burglar gained entry to the home of B. Lelsch in South Bethlehem early today, subdued the house inmates at gunpoint, and took several hundred dollars in cash and items. A servant girl was bound and threatened but not seriously harmed, and Reuben Leiach was knocked unconscious and tied up while trying to help.

Bethlehem Lelsch Reuben Leiach Leiach

Fragmentary Verse Line Sparks Cultural Snafu

A fragmented OCR snippet shows mixed language exclamations and a copyright line, hinting at a literary page with interwoven phrases. No clear event or proper names beyond Mitchell & Miller appear. context remains unclear.

Local baseball challenges and results feature June games

Teams from Minooka South Side Sailor Boys Sliders Providence Stars and others arrange matches on June 4 5 6 at various grounds including Mullen Moses Taylor Archbald Stillwater and Stillwater. The Edisons beat the American Indians on Moses Taylor Hospital grounds.

Sailor Boys Mullen D. Jones W. Hawley Sliders Moses Taylor Hospital B. Tropp Minooka Stars Jra South Side Violets Tribune M. Raddon Merry Boys Busy Bees Little Mines O. Krammer J. Kuhn Providence Stars Taylor Grays Taylor The A. B. Davis William Dwyer South Washington Avenue Rosettes Brownies Eagles Cauley James Grandville Sun Set Baseball Club Archbald Carbondale Archibald Grounds M. F. McDonnell Edisons American Indians

Central City Rentals and Sales Ads Mixed Listing

Public notices and classified ads show rentals in Central City 8 houses for $12 to $40 monthly and a remodeled five story building near Dime Bank on Geneva Avenue. Also job columns request agents and solicitors with varied pay, focusing on sales, with several firms offering commissions and incentives.

Central City Electric Avenue Wee Furnace Rowning & Capwell Meare Ceneee Avenue Dime Bank J. N. Rick, Mears

Help Wanted Females and Agent Openings

Classified help wanted notices solicit competent women for general housework and sales agent positions. Listings include addresses in Madison Avenue, Myrtle Street, Lawrence Michigan, Cincinnati Ohio, and New York. ads request references, 2-cent stamps, and provide instruction to apply or request particulars for opportunities offering earnings and flexible,女性-friendly work.

Clifton Luarby Company Cincinnati C. Wan RD C. Fish & UO Holden Block Chicago Madison Avenue P. Ringsa Iny Avenue Myrtle Street Schanton Hnyder T. B.snyder & CO Cloeinnatl Dobu Street New York

Valuable property for sale in Bristol and Hue areas

Real estate ad lists property on North Malin avenue Bristol with a brick store eight stories at No 1007 Block 8 N 181% 1915 and 1017. Anderson's Real Estate Agency handles the listing. Also notes a desirable lot with a house on North Washington avenue Hue and an owner Kayinishes at 601 Quincy avenue.

Malin Ave First Ward Bristol House Anderson's News OW N. Washington Ave Hue Kayinishes Quincy Ave

Public sale notices and lost item advertisement fragment

Public sale set for June 4 1907 at 100 m on William Watta farm near Dalton to dispose of household furnishings. Lost blue child’s coat described as Ada street area near Wing Street with white trim buttons. return to 440 Inoy Avenue. Notice states Pedrick business to be carried on by M Pedrick after June 1 1807 by mutual agreement with six bills re-collected and all bills paid.

Senate Smith Stewart Philadelphia Hammond Educational Committee House Becker Woodruff Adams William Watta Dalton Adan Avenue Clay Avenue Wing Street Howard Ulnoy Avenue Pedrick Rice Mt M. Pedrick

Local Youth Teams Prep Pair of Games on May 6 and Thursday

Bide Athletics Eurekas and South Side clubs announce first come first served matchups at Old Forge grounds May 6 at 3 o clock led by T Williams. The Little Giants challenge Electrics on their grounds with a return game open. players must be under a stated age with Law Watkins and Douglas Torrey named in management and captain roles.

Bide Athletics Eurekas Providence Walla Walla South Side Club Nonparella Pricebure Hillies Archbald Old Forge T. Williams Little Giants Electrics Linden Street Bridge Law Watkins Douglas Torrey the Tribune

Notice Ad Opens Wartime Rate for Classifieds

Public notice lists advertising rate by word and assurances of timely processing. Details mention delivery options and office address for submitting notices. Local readers are informed of how to place ads at one cent per word and related services.

Pennsylvan ia University entrance exams in Scranton

University of Pennsylvania announces College and Law Department entrance examinations for Arts and Science along with Engineering and Architecture. Tests run June 15 and 16 at the School of the Lackawanna 243 Jefferson Ave under Walter L Buell. For details contact the Exam in er or Dean William A Lamberton. Law Dept contact Dr William Draper Lewis.

Niversity OF Pennsylvania Chen Lew Scranton School of the Lackawanna Jefferson Avenue Walter LL Buell William A. Lamberton University of Pennsylvania West Philadelphia LAW William Draper Lewis Sixth Street Philadelphia

Annual Meeting Notice for Liverprag Above Works Stockholders

Annual meeting of stockholders of The Liverprag Above Works will be held at Scranton office Room 412 Commonwealth on Saturday June 19 1807 from 10 to 11 oclock. G Robertson Secretary.

Scranton G. Robertson

SITUATIONS WANTED AD MIXED LISTING

Classified note shows several help wanted notices including housekeeping by an Amerous Protestant widow with no family at 1126 Washburn street and a 15 year old boy seeking restaurant work and a young married man seeking driving or other honest work. Addresses given include M Pittston Post Office 1002 Jackson Street and ARLIE LITTS Tribune office.

Pittston Post Ofice Arlie Litts Tribune Office

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pennsylvania News Farr Mr. Bliss Commercial Museum Tillbrook Allegheny Thie Glass Workers Petition Samter Bros Gune 2 Penny Commercial Congress McKinley fFormal Moreland Salvation State News Briep Butler Jean Volet Hollidaysburg Roaring Springs Samuel Garver Joseph Spencer Spencer Barre Paper Manufacturing Company Mitchell Coal and Coke Company Gallitsin Grove City J. G. Perry Pennsylvania Reserves Woodland Cemetery Mercer Rifles Ridgeway Joseph Distler St. Marys Connolly & Wallace Washington Avenue Court House Aov Penn Avenue Fle Felix LE Brun Bailie Marie O, Og, Clark, Gaé Penn Ave Scranton, Po Himmel Mitchell & Miller Minooka M. F. Judge Ike West Side J. Barrett Dodgers Washington Avenue Club Washington, R Crest—Blackksmith Shop Wanna Avenue Comegys Wallington Avenue Adva Boston Alesmen Evans & CO TL Tyler & CO Portland Glen Andery County Iirani J Mt RT Adams Avenue Addrem Nichols Naperville Mam Gonholid Sated Eg CO van Buren St Lackawanna Avenue Stebhing Lawrence, Mich Stockholders’ Meeting Olane Aas Cooper CITY Scranton Wtreck Houta Washburn Street Sbriggs A. Inniads Main Ave Eicken Adame and Mulberrys Sumner Avenue Mary Bartana Elmstreet Scranton, Ma Wachoski M.D Hickory Street Bollera Sharan Gones Hox Nicholson Suvaton Jemuton Salegmuns Ody
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