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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1897

Page

4

Governor Hastings Refuses to Name Taxation Subjects

Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Hastings declining to name new subjects for taxation to the General Assembly. He argues revenue bills originate in the House and urges economy, with potential cuts to public salaries and reductions to protect schools and institutions. He cites the inheritance tax as the only measure reaching him and warns of a projected deficit for 1897.

Hastings Harrisburg Senate General Assembly House of Representatives Ose

Elopers Walk Forty Miles to Elude Pursuit

Pearl Thomas and Millie Johnson of Morris Tioga county eloped on foot covering forty miles via mountain roads to Montourville and Rickett’s Wyoming county where they were arrested by a constable disguised as a trout fisherman. The 15 year old girl accompanied Thomas on the trek before boarding a train and being found at Rickett’s.

Williamsport Pearl Thomas Millie Johnson Morris Tioga County Rickett's Wyoming County Thomas Montouraville Here Constable Mecum

Trustees Establish Five Harrison Fellowships at Penn

At a June meeting the University of Pennsylvania trustees approved five additional Harrison foundation fellowships. Subjects are undetermined, allowing appointments to existing or new subjects. The Harrison endowment now funds 265 fellowships including 19 valued at $500 and five senior fellowships at $600 each.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Harrison George Leib Harrison Foundation Harrison Foundation

Missionary Rev. Dr Methery Dies in Syria

Word reached Pittsburg that Rev. Dr Methery senior missionary of the Reformed Presbyterian church died at Mensine Syria on June 4. He was widely known across the country for his work and influence.

Pittsburg Dr. Methery The Reformed Presbyterian Church Mensine

Zieber Dies of Wounds at Jefferson Hospital

Eugener Zieber, manager of Bailey, Banks & Biddle stationery and engraving, cut his throat with a razor yesterday and died at 3 AM at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. Police investigate the self inflicted wound amid personal safety concerns.

Zieber Philadelphia Eugener Zieber Bailey, Banks & Biddle Jefferson Hospital

Meridith Schedules Adjournment Amid Senate Moves

In Harrisburg the senate approved a concurrent resolution for sine die adjournment at noon July 1. Meridith later sought recall, arguing the lower house may concur and that finish by July 1 is unlikely. The body also confirmed gubernatorial appointments to state asylums and hospitals, and adjourns set for tomorrow morning with ongoing debates on extensions and vetoes.

Harrisburg Senate Meridith House Grady Beluge Messere Andrewa Brown Philadelphia Coyle Eby Heller Herteler Meredith Mitchell Jefferson Osbourne Snyder McCarroll Delaware Bradford County Horace Brock J. L. Leinberger Lebanon John A. M. Passmore State Asylum For Wernersville James C. Biddle Eastern Penitentiary George Lewis Franklin C. C. Sherk Erie State Hospital For Warren Luisi de Bernardino J. William Morgan KE. P. Luckenback Mauch Chunk Thomas J. Shank Armstrong Pittsburg Clearfield Cambria Kerkeslager Committee On Mines and Mining Bureau of Building Inspector

State supplies contract awards list bidders

State board of public buildings and grounds awards current fiscal year contracts. Notable bidders include W M Donaldson Harrisburg Detre Blackburn Philadelphia Wanamaker Philadelphia Robert e Meek Harrisburg Wyck of Beams & Haunedict Philadelphia Theodore FF Sheffer Harrisburg George Lewis Harrisburg John Wanamaker Henry T Coates & Co Philadelphia Gimbel Brothers Wanamaker George Milner Harrisburg Harnish Seaman Lancaster Gross Henry Gilbert & Son Holmes McCubbin J D Brenneman D L Jauss Co Marris-Lure

Harriebure Board of Public Buildings and Grounds Stetlonery W. M. Donaldson Harrisburg Detre & Blackburn Philadelphia John Wanamaker Roberte Gimbel Brothers George Milner Harnish & Seaman Lancaster Gross Henry Gilbert & Son Holmes & McCubbin J. D. R Brenneman D. L. Jauss & Co Marris- Lure

Gold in York County Discovery Sparks Claim Stock Push

Mechanicsburg June 7 Interest in the gold deposit near Lewisburg York county rises as an experienced miner named Josephs reports paying quantities of gold. A stock company forms to fund machinery and labor for further prospecting with digs showing rich ore.

Mechanicsburg Lewisburg York County Josephs

Club vote to award ten complete uniforms

The club with the most votes will receive ten full uniforms including shirt pants cap belt and stockings made to order by M Florey sporting goods dealer of 2 Wyoming avenue The winning club will be announced Saturday June Ballots should be sent to the Sports Editor Tribune The time is short better begin now.

M. Florey Sporting Goods Wyoming Avenue Lackawanna Luverne Wayne Susquehannna Monroe Broadford Wyoming the Tribune

Brecon hosts famed Welsh choral contest adjudicated by Bennett

At Brecon in South Wales the Bulith choir won the event ahead of Newport Merthyr and Brecon among top choirs. Joseph Bennett and colleagues praised overall singing, with Brecon receiving full marks for their first piece and Builth excelling in the Bach rendition.

Brecon South Wales Gwalia Joseph Bennett Royal Academy of Music London Bulith Llandudno Old Gwalia Newport Merthyr Builth Cardiff Wales Breconshire Trecastie United Devies Mon Temperance Choral Society G. H. Edmonds Bullth Choral Society A. F P. Morgan Morriston Glee Party Penfro Rowlands Brecon Philharmonic Society R. T. Helns Trecastle Choir Trecastle Morriston Germany France Italy Hadley Watkins Hulith Sebastian Bach Bach

Trotting Mare Killed at Weat Chester

Lillie Dale a fast trotting mare owned by Clifford Hemphill was killed by a veterinarian after being hacked with a knife in a pasture. The unseen assailant caused injuries deemed permanently fatal.

Weat Chester Lillie Dale Clifford Hemphill

Dickinson Law School Graduates 28 at Bosler Hall

The Dickinson College law school commencement was held today in Bosler hall with President Reed presiding. Chief Justice Charles R. Lore delivered the baccalaureate address and twenty eight graduates received diplomas. Justice Henry Williams of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court received the LL D degree.

Law School Dickinson College Bosler Hall Reed Charles R. Lore Delaware Henry Williams Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

West Side Browns Lead Browns Sliders In Local Vote Race

Voting tallies last night show West Side Browns ahead but not safe, with Sliders gaining support. Lackawannas remain in third and hopeful for a prize, while West Side Harmonies lead the 4th spot with a sizable margin. Other clubs trail but still vie for any of the three prizes as counts continue.

West Side Browns Lackawannas West Side Pine Brook Crescents MayHeld Taylor Grays Seccseencecees North Find Btars Folly Pyooone Visieccccs Visscsvaen Old Forge Dodgers South Side Gray

Populars Defeat Browns in Amateur Baseball Tilt

The Populars of Moosie beat the Browns of Olyphant yesterday at the latter’s field. McDermott pitched well for Moosie but was let down by poor defense. Kelly also pitched well for Olyphant, while Garbetts’ four wild throws at second hurt their chances. Cleary homered to left in the seventh. Final score follows.

Moosie Browns Olyphant McDermott Kelly Garbetts Cleary

Amateur ball notes detail daily games across towns

Sliders versus Trilbys at Slider's ground at 4. Olyphant Browns meet St Thomas College at Olyphant Wednesday. Lackawannas and St Thomas clash Saturday June 12 at Athletic Park. Sunflowers of the Flats beat Maple Street Stars 6 to 4. Morris shines at third base for Lackawannas. Sunflowers beat Wyoming Avenue Star 17 to 16 at Cow Hill. Harmonies challenge Minooka for June 13 on Minooka grounds. T Loftus captain. Lilies of Archbald vs Crescenta Pine Brook at 4 on former grounds this afternoon. Sliders hold 8 o'clock meeting. all players to attend. E A Tropp captain. Eighth Street Stars accept Crystal Stars challenge for June, 1 at Linden Street Bridge. Defenders of Dunmore vs Ned OHarra's team on No 5 grounds Sunday June 14 at 1. EF Johnson manager. W Dooley captain. Priceburg Nonpareils challenge South Side Eurekan or Lackawannas on June 13. answer in Wednesday's Tribune. T Hall manager. Priceburg Nonpareils defeat Dunmore Nonpareils 11-9 at Priceburg grounds. Batteries Moses Hall Garbett Thornton Paton. Umpire Flike. Ned OHaras Indlang of Dunmore.

Sliders Trilby's Lackawannas Sunflowers Flats Wyoming Avenue Cow Hill EF. Johnson W. Dooley Nonpareila of Priceburg South Side Eurekan T. Hall Priceburg -Nonpareils Dunmore Moses Hall and Garbett Thornton Paton Ned O'Hara Indlang

Wanted Advertisements Flood the Tribune Page

The page shows dense classified-style notices for agents and sales roles. It lists multiple companies offering high commissions, travel pay, or home-based work, including Evans & Co Chicago and John H. Hobnenbern Co Washington. Also included are solicitations for ideas, female help, and canvassing work with promises of lucrative earnings.

Ko. Evans & CO Chicago John Hobenbern & CO Washington, D. D

Houses in Central City Seek Tenants

Six room house on Electric avenue with modern conveniences for 615. Also HOOMA FOR RENT bath range gas furnace Webster and Mulberry over drug store. Capwell & Hrowning room 414 Meara Building.

Central City Electric Avenue Capwell & Hrowning Meara Builiding Hooma Bath Range Gas Furnace Webster and Mulberry

For Sale Advertisements Fragment in Scranton Paper

A compact collection of for sale notices lists items including a laundry business, a folding bed, land at Lake Winola, young chestnut horses, a trap, and a silver plated coin. Locations cited include Scranton Dix Court Linden Adams avenues and Paterson New Jersey.

Short Avenue Scranton Jor Pequire Everett Dix Court

Challenges From Area Ball Clubs Across Dunmore and Scranton

The Cherry Pickers of Fine Brook issue a June 18 game invitation to No 5 grounds Dunmore at 2 30 pm. Eagles like Busy Bees of South Side beat Birch Street Star 1 to 0. Modocks of South Side seek West Side Blars for a June 1 game. Eads fone challenges clubs under 16 to a Wednesday 4 am game. Lillies of Archbald invite Walla Wahs of Providence for a June 1 match. Violets of South Side still seeking replies.

Finebrook Dunmore Tribune Edward O'Hara James O' Hara Busy Bees Birch Street Stara W. Nape Nape C. Behever J. Kennedy A. Mirts J. J. Freehan Eadsfone John Thomas The Lillies Archbald Walla Wahs Providence Providence Grounds P. F. Manley Violets South Side

Sealed bids invited for Wyoming Home removal 1807

Sealed proposals will be received for the purchase of the Wyoming Home, to be removed from the premises by the purchaser, until Monday the 4th day of June 1807 at 10 am. All plumbing steam pipes radiators gas fixtures boilers engines pumps and elevators not included in the sale. Addressee bids to Executors of Exture of John Handley Mears Building Scranton Pa.

Wyoming Hone Jung Termeena Addresa Bida John Handley Meara Huilding Scranton I'a

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