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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1897

Page

4

Pennsylvania Hews House Is Moving at a Snail Pace

Harrisburg report on a lengthy legislative session as the 1890s tradition grows. The assembly lags with many bills to drop if talks continue. key hearings include the Insurance scandal probe and oleo butter corruption claims amid a packed week of votes and reports.

Harrisburg Legisature Senate Averson Frank H. Leonard New York Clenmrfield Coal Company Metropolitan Insurance Company Leonard Senate Committee Wyatt

Dickinson College 104th Commencement Opens in Carlisle

The one hundred and fourteenth commencement of Dickinson College opened in Carlisle Pennsylvania with Professor George Edward Reed delivering the baccalaureate sermon at Allison Memorial Church at 10 40 this morning. A large attendance heard the service as a selected choir provided music and prayers were offered.

Carlisle Dickinson College George Edward Reed Allison Memorial Church

Attempt to Save Murderer Frank Jongrass Executed Aug

In New Castle on June 6 a bid to spare Frank Jongrass from the gallows was presented. Witnesses testified that Carlin, father of the murdered girl, identified Jongrass the night of the crime, while Carlin denies telling others. Additional witnesses tied Jongrass to the scene, supporting commutation efforts.

New Castle Frank Jongrass McCaslin Carlin Jongrass Jongrassa

Rebuff by Jury Sparks Sudden Miller Will Verdict

Pittsburg June 5 Judge White caused a stir in court by berating the jurors after they asked for discharge in the Miller will trial. He ordered them back to the jury room and warned of weeks of sequestration if no verdict. Within two hours the sealed verdict was returned, but the outcome remains unrevealed until Monday morning.

Pittsburg White

Tired of Life Suicide by Mrs Maud Myers in Altoona

Altoona June 6 Mrs Maud Myers wife of William Myers fatally poisoned herself at her home by prussic acid at noon She left a letter to her brother Frank Hastings cashier of the Second National Bank Altoona saying she was tired of life though her husband was kind to her She was a former resident of Wellsboro Pa

Altoona Maud Myers William Myers Frank Hastings Second National Bank Wellsboro

Fire hits New York Clothing store in Altoona

A morning blaze at the New York Clothing Company in Altoona caused heavy stock damage and water damage. Authorities say the fire was likely incendiary. Manager Louis B. Greenburg reported $20,000 worth of tools, though this claim remains unverified. The stock was damaged.

Altoona New York Clothing Company Louis B. Greenburg

Hand of Whist Experts Split on Opening Lead

A Scranton Whist club hand sparked 31 opinions from players and authorities. Opinions vary between leading hearts four, diamond five, ace of diamonds and other lines, with many arguing for different opening strategies and reentries as the debate grows humorous and perplexing.

Scranton Whist C. D Hamilton Easton Fisher Ames Newton Charles FE. Coffin Oce T. E. Othe M. C. War Philadelyhia Lily Pau Providence W. HH Harney B. DD. Kribben Bt. Louis American Whist League Ll Shoul K. H. Weems Brooklyn American What Léague Theodore Bohwarz Chicago American League George L. Bunn St. Paul Alet Fenollosa P. J. Tormey San Francisco J. T. Mitchell George A la Vie Tamandia Jack H. M. Wheelock Tergus Falls George T. Rogers Plainfield E. Leroy Smith Albany O. A. Henriques New York B. C. Pletcher Four of Hearts George W. Morac Toston Sammons Arthur Keming- Tacoma Thomas A. Whelan Baltimore Wheat Publishing Company Milwaukee Walter Read Toronto Cae Tadian Whist League H. Jones Cavendish London

Vote Promises Ten Complete Uniforms for Top Club

The club with the most votes will receive ten full uniforms including shirt pants cap belt and stockings made to order by C M Florey sporting goods dealer at 22 Wyoming avenue. The prize targets Lackawanna Luzerne Wayne Susquehanna Monroe Bradford and Wyoming counties and the winner will be announced Saturday June percent. Ballots go to Sporting Badlier The Tribune with ballots urged now.

C. M. Florey Sporting Goods Wyoming Avenue Lackawanna Luzerne Wayne Susquehanna Monroe Bradford Wyoming Sporting Badlier the Tribune

Tribune Want Ad Deluges Prominent Businessman

A well known business figure describes receiving a flood of replies to a Tribune Want Ad, remarking that the response was overwhelming and memorable. The quote highlights the newspaper's effective reader engagement and advertising reach.

Minookas St Thomas College Game Ends in Dispute

A dispute halted the Minookas versus St Thomas College ball game in the seventh inning at Athletic Park on Saturday afternoon with the score 7 to 2 in favor of the collegians.

Minookas St. Thomas College Thomas College Athletic Park Collegians

Minookas Edge South Siders in Narrow Win

A large baseball crowd watched the Minookas defeat the South Siders in a tight game. The Minookas rallied past the South Siders for a close victory in yesterday’s contest.

Minookas South Siders Bouth Mole Dunmore Minooka

For Sale Classified Fragments From Scranton Ad Page

A jumble of sale notices lists items including a folding bed, lakefront lots in Lake Winola, a chestnut horse, a silver plated coin double bell euphonium, and miscellaneous ads. Names and addresses include M Hessler Paterson NJ Everett's Stable Bern and W Gaylord.

Short Avenue Scranton Lake Winola M. Hessler Paterson, N. J Henee Will Lvelt W. Gaylo

Minookas Bounce Back as Hoth Pitching Holds Firm

The Minookas played in fine form and began a winning stretch after weeks of struggle. Hoth pitchers were hit freely but limited to scattered hits as the homerless game ended in a tidy score.

Minookas

Amateur League Schedules Games for Up the Valley Clubs

The Amateur League met in Mayfield at Mc Lanchlin's hotel. The Traction company will pass players to and from games. The Junior Hickories join the league replacing the original Hickories. A schedule of fifteen games at Alumni Park includes Alumni, Simpson, Archbald, Mayfield, Railroad team, and Jermyn with matches from June 2 to June 21 and additional meetings to set rules.

McLanchlin Mayfield Carbondale Herald Flynn Traction Company Alumni Park Simpson Archbald

Wanted Wood Worker and Agents at Various Firms

Classified notices seek a wood worker at Blume's Carriage Works 522 Spruce Street and multiple sales and patent prop positions. Listings include goals for agents, commissions, and salaries, mentioning H. D Evans & Co Chicago, John Wedderburn & Co patent attorneys, and Edward C Fisher & Co. Chicago.

Blume's Carriage Works Spruce Street

Help Wanted Females in Scranton and New York Ads

Classified help wanted notices seek female agents in Scranton to sell Snyder's enke leing with permanent, profitable work and benefits, plus immediate openings for two energetic saleswomen to earn $6 daily in a healthful occupation with details at Mango Chemical Company New York.

Scranton Snyder Enke Leing Holida Snyder & CO. Cinetnnetl Stump Mango Chemical Company John Street New York

Real Estate Ad with Various Properties for Sale

Classified notice listing several properties for sale including a cottage on the lake with boat house and boat launch, a brick store with two stories on North Matty Avenue, and several lots on Anderson's Real Estate Agency. Owner leaving city. properties located on Quincy Avenue and North Washington Avenue.

Matty Ave First Ward Hristo Anderson's Real Estate Agency and News Oom Washington Ave Nue Quincy Ave

Board Wanted Advs One Cent a Word

Classified notice seeking private family board for a young couple and child. Ad requests room in a private home with contact details and specifies a low rate per word.

Ae Recky

Amateur Ball Notes and Local Challenges Across Counties

Local teams issue game challenges for June including Videw of the South Side vs Wallin Wahs of Providenge and West Side Browns against county rivals. Minooka meets Har monies on Minooka grounds June 1, while Dashers of Old Forge seek Minooka or Moosic Populare games June 13. The Crystal Stars target sixteen year old players next Saturday at Delaware and Hudson grounds. Eurekas defeat Bare Ball club 3 to 1 with Ruane and Finnerty on battery for Lackawannas and Regan brothers scoring for the winners.

Wallin Wahs Providenge West Slde Browns Markwick Minooka The Tribune al FF Avene Stara Bromely Avenue Dashers Old Forge Moosic H. Frank A. Burke D. Thomas Goodman H. Dale Lo Smith Seidman H. Prattt Lockenannt Eurekas North End McMagh Ruane Finnerty Lackawannas Regan Brothers Eurekaa

Death of Dr. H C McCarthy in Altoona

Dr H C McCarthy died suddenly at his home in Altoona on June 6, leaving a vacant medical practice and prompting tributes from colleagues and family. The obituary notes his prominence in local medicine and service to the community.

Altoona H. C. McCarthy the City

County canvassing agents address and notes

County canvassing agents for the best selling and meat satisfactory article agents ever bandied. M. H. Tyler & Co., Portland, Me. Payment terms set, no delivery, no collecting.

Yastep M. H. Tyler & CO Portland

Briggs Cleans Privy Vaults and Cen Pools

Briggs cleans privy vaults and cen pools without pumps. Propellor A Briggs issues leave orders at DMOype Main Ave or Eicken Drug Store corner Adama and Stultorsy. Telephone 604.

Briggs A. Briggs Eicken Drug Store Adama and Stultorsy

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