Strange Death of John Frankford Probed in Prison Inquiry
Philadelphia June 11 The Legislative Committee investigating Eastern penitentiary resumed hearings into the death of Lancaster county convict John Frankford in January 1896 and the treatment of his body. Witnesses from Lancaster testified about the autopsy by Dr Bacon who said he removed the brain for scientific purposes and attributed the death to strangulated hernia. The hearing adjourned with another session planned.
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Philadelphia
State Legislature
Eastern Penitentiary
John Frankford
Lancaster County
Lancaster
Margaret
William Rittenhouse
Herr
Alexander Lopsley
Charles M. Howell
H. H. Henwell
John D. Hacon
Rittenhouse
John Rittenhouse
Cassidy
Wintersteen dynamite case reaches jury in Bloomsburg
In Bloomsburg Pennsylvania on June 11 the Wintersteen Knorr dynamite conspiracy case was sent to the jury at 12 15 pm after a large crowd heard District Attorney Graham of Philadelphia present a closing address for two and a half hours. Judge Ermentrout gave a brief impartial charge. The jury remained out tonight at 9 20 o clock with eleven for acquittal and one for conviction.
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Bloomsburg
Graham
Philadelphia
Ermentrout
May Mean Big Steel Works in Allentown
A meeting of Lehigh Valley steel manufacturers and businessmen in Allentown today witnessed an experiment by Albert Ieaacs of New York who claims a new process to manufacture steel without flaws or blowholes. If proven, a large plant may be erected in the area.
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Allentown
Albert Ieaacs
New York
Imace
Damsel Bewitches Suit Over Damages, York Man Alleges
William Krout seeks $1800 from a young woman alleging she bewitched him and his farm animals after jilting him years ago. Krout, lying in the country, asked Sheriff Grodbeck for aid in the collection and claims continued harm from the alleged witching event.
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York
William Krout
Grodbeck
Krout
Steel Strike Ends at Jones and Laughlin Mill
Pittsburg reports a complete steel mill restart at Jones and Laughlin after a strike. All departments including structural steel polishing returned to work by 6 a m. The piece notes department-wide resumption with one unspecified exception.
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Jones & Laughlin’s Mill
Pittsburg
Jones & Laughlin's Mill
Medical Home Remedies Adverts From Aged Newspaper
An old classifieds snippet touts home remedies for stomach issues and teething. It references various numbered remedies such as No 10 No 1 and No 3. The ad invites readers to send 60 cents or 81 cents for more information and claims a free homeopathic manual.
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Trumphreyw
Mill Bridge Department Returns to Work Amid Low Attendance
The mill reports few workers at the bridge department with only 200 of the old staff recalled. In the rail shed a larger portion returned while seventy-five employees saw only two discharged. Despite potential trouble at 4 am, operations began smoothly with extra precautions.
Woman Dies In Upper Window Fire At Milcreek Road
Distressing fatality at an Upper Win dow of a Mouse Afire in Firookville. At 1 a.m. Ambrose Purman and Edward Livermore families on Milcreek road near Strattonville faced a blazing home. Furman saved his baby, but Mrs Livermore perished when the floor collapsed as she reached the window.
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Firookville
Ambrose Purman
Edward Livermore
Milcreek Road
Strattonville
Furman
Mr. Livermore
Mrs. Livermore
Direct Inheritance Bill Moves Toward Final Passage
Harrisburg June 11 The Direct Inheritance bill introduced by Mr Marshall Allegheny was read a second time and will face third reading and final passage Monday evening. Mr Keyser Philadelphia amended to repeal the unconstitutional act ruled by Judge Hanna. The bill regulates constable travel fees and bans extra compensation beyond salary except rewards and mileage. no other action occurred and the house adjourned until Monday.
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Harrisburg
Marshall
Allegheny
Keyser
Philadelphia
Hanna
Counterfeit Suspects Sought in Ridgway and Lake City
ArmStrong County officers pursued William Stear and William Stewart, wanted for passing counterfeit money in April. After buying two revolvers, the men fled toward unknown areas, vowing not to be captured. Stear reportedly served three years for a similar crime as deputies and locals scour the countryside.
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Ridgway
Otcers
Armstrong County
Lake City
William Stear
William Stewart
Stear
Death Ends Misfortunes Eric June 11 Maurer Suicide
Martin Maurer, a longtime wholesale confectioner and baker in Eric, killed himself today by shooting after stepping into water. Once a leading figure in the trade for 75 years, he faced financial loss from factory expansion and failed ventures in Ohlo feld. He was a Masonic Knight Templar and leaves a wife and four children.
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Eric
Martin Maurer
Maurer
Ohlo Ol
Tinplate men plan pool to fix future prices in New York
Pittsburg June 1 A meeting of large jobbers and Tinplate Manufacturers' association committee will form a pool before the new association is formed. Jobbers had stocked up at low prices and resisted later rate increases. Pool aims to set a rate satisfactory to both sides.
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Pittsburg
Tinplate Manufacturers’ Association
New York
Association of
Tinplate Manufacturers
Tt le
Dem politician Herman J. Wolfe dies after accidental poisoning
Harrisburg June. Herman J. Wolfe, a noted Democratic politician and former Internal Revenue official, died after taking strychnine by mistake. He was 40, once publisher of the Harrisburg Sunday Capital and a founder of the Evening Star, and served as city Democratic committee chairman. A wife and one child survive.
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Harrisburg
Herman J. Wolfe
Internal Revenue Service
Wolke
Harrisburg Sunday Capital
Evening Star
City Democratic Committee
Reception for Captain Stauffer by Lancaster G A R posts
Eighteen Grand Army posts in Lancaster honor Captain William D. Stauffer of George H. Thomas Post No. 84 after his election as department commander at the Johnstown encampment. Telegrams of congratulation arrive and Vice Commander Samuel Scutt of Allegheny City delivers remarks with Stauffer replying.
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Lancaster
Grand Army
William D. Stauffer
George H. Thomas
Johnstown
Samuel Bscutt
Allegheny City
Stauffer
Robbers break into Mountville office seek stamps
Lancaster June 11 The office of a Mountville manufacturing company was entered last night by robbers who forced a door. They ransacked the desk area scattering papers but obtained only fifty two cent postage stamps.
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Lancaster
Mountville
Robers
Toreh Under a Sleeping Family
Lancaster June 1 Early this morning Mrs Giladfelter wife of James B was found dead in her home with unknown cause reported by local police. Details remain scarce as investigators cordon off the residence and question neighbors for leads.
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Toreh
Lancaster
Kilmer Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief
An advertisement claims urine tests reveal kidney trouble and promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy. It asserts relief for back pain, frequent urination, and bladder issues, urging readers to order a sample and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
Mall
Scranton Tribune
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Fire Under Frame House Rescues Columbia Home
A Columbia PA woman and her children were saved when smoke from arson under a frame house was detected by a railroad brakeman. Meanwhile in Reading Miss Annie Miller, 23, attempted suicide with an overdose of laudanum at the City hotel after saying she had been harshly treated there.
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Cladfelter
Pennsylvania Railroad
Columbia
Reading
Annie Miller
City Hotel
Fleetwood
Caldwell Named Assistant Quarantine Physician
Harrisburg June 11 Dr J R Caldwell of Greenville Mercer county has been appointed assistant quarantine physician of Philadelphia by Dr H C Hoenting with the consent of Governor Hissting.
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Harrisburg
J. R. Caldwell
Greenville
Mercer County
Philadelphia
H.C. Hoenting
Hisstings
Bicycle thief sentenced in Philadelphia quarter sessions
William Lange was sentenced by Judge Beltler in quarter sessions court No. 1 to one year in the county prison for stealing a bicycle belonging to Edward C. Stokes. In Media, Judge Clayton Jolny sentenced Patrick Moran, a gray haired Clifton Heights citizen, to three months in jail for giving a 10 year old boy a drink of whiskey, nearly causing death.
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Philadelphia
William Lange
Beltler
Edward C. Stokes
Clayton Joilny
Patrick Moran
Clifton Heighta
Woman's Assailant Sentenced to Seven Years
Henry Fasnacht convicted of felonious assault on Lia ale Frymyer in March 1894 receives seven years at hard labor in the Eastern penitentiary in Lebanon on June 11.
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Lebanon
Henry Fasnacht
Liaale Frymyer
Eastern
Baseball Uniform Contest Sees Sliders Lead Browns by Six
The Sliders extended their lead to six votes over the West Side Browns after last night’s balloting at 9 p.m. Browns have previously led but remain close as results continue to trickle in. The standings show multiple teams and vote counts from Lackawanna to Green Ridge, with several clubs listed and small tallies noted.
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Sliders
West Side Browns
Budlera Yc
Seseeee Eee Venee
Lackawanna
Peeee AD
West Side Harmonies
South Side Club
Stark
Pine Brook Crescents
Mayfield Viscpiccscectucannes
Taylor Grays J
North End Stars
Tolly Nine
Violeta
Iccvisiic
Amateur Ball Notes Highlight Local Challenges and Contests
Numerous clubs issue challenges for upcoming games on local grounds. Teams named include the Blue Bells of Dunmore, Edisons, West Side Stars, Crystal, Sailor Boys, Alerts, Mayflowers, West Side Harmonies Reserves, Columbia Boys, Athletics, Edisons, Cowboys, Pat Smashers, Little Giants, Green Ridge Stars, Young Rattlers, Electrics, Moosic Populares, Lackawanna clubs, St Thomas college, and Lackawannas. Matches span June dates with managers and captains listed, plus standings and club rivalries noted.
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Blue Bells
Dunmore
Edisons
Hospital
James Smith
Unions
Jermon Barrett
West Side
Crystal
Little Woods
W. Gallagher
PF. Davis
Sailor Boys
Alerts
Mullen
D. Jones
W. Hawley
Mayflowers
John Moffat
Leonard
Lackalexle
Columbia Boys
Columbias
C. Dickman
Brower
Aveline
Ehrhardt
Hark
Delman
Herrity
Roland
Roche
Vaughan
Athletics
Hohle
Simpson
Bohle
Barret
Nebill
Cowboys
Lackawanna County
Pat Smashers
Little Giants
Green Ridge Stars
Tribune
J. Butler
Electrics
Rattlers
Howell's Field
Linden Street Bridge
Frank Hawley
Harry Pass
Moosic Populares
Lackawanna
Old Forge Dashers
Lackawannas
Will Kelly
Athletic Park
Bt. Thomas’ College
Champioin
J. Thomas' College
Sweeney
Crotsin
Coleman
Gaughan
Morris
Finnerty
Burke
Ruane
Cawley
Allentown Man Convicted on Four Forgery Charges
Allentown on June 11 Charles Uhiler was found guilty in criminal court on four forgery counts and sentenced to six months imprisonment on each charge plus a fine of five dollars.
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Allentown
Charles Uhiler
Thieves Break Into Hotel Office Then Loot Lumber Yard
Thieves entered a Lebanon hotel last night, ransacked the office and bar, and stole a cash register from the desk. They rifled the register again at a nearby lumber yard before fleeing.
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Lebanon
Big gains for Pennsylvania leagues tied to national meet
Special to the Boranton Tribune from Philadelphia reports a surge in League of the American Wheelmen memberships as Philadelphia lands the national meet. The Quaker City grows from one to four clubs, with more seeking league certificates. The annual parade and photograph are unlikely to be held, and the manufacturers pageant will lack executive control.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Quaker City
League American Wheelmen Club
Weather and Your Fortunes Next Week Forecast
A fragmented forecast lists daily weather notes for June with planetary references and child fortunes. Entries mention warmth, travel tips, employment timing, and luck in business varying by day. The text preserves a dated tone with notes on Uranus Mercury Neptune and astrological guidance.
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Trinity
Uranus
Neptune
Lndvatriouws
Businose
Wennesday
Mercury Square
Jupiter
Beck
Weather Fair
Celcom
Buslnega
Staid
Tpl Cable Mae Ubovis Civees Howe
Othera
Tribune Want Ads Prompt Generosity
A prominent businessman replies he was simply deluged with responses to a Tribune Want Any, suggesting readers try the service and expect a flood of replies in return.
Advertisements Offer Easy Earnings and Patent Aids
Classified snippets advertise one cent a word ads and commissions for salesmen. They seek agents to canvass towns, sell staple goods, and solicit stock subscriptions with promises of high pay and profit. Listings include Evans & Co Chicago patent ads and Edward C. Fish & Co Chicago notices.
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John Wedderiuhn & CO
Hop. C
Washington, DC
Edward C. Fish & CO
Borden Hiock
Chicago
Wanted Female Agents for Home Roles and Cake Icing
Classified notices offer lady agents in Scranton and Cincinnati for cake icing and canvassing work. Miss M A Stiedhins of Lawrence Michigan seeks full particulars by mail with a 2 cent stamp. Also two energetic ladies wanted to represent Mango Chemical Company in New York for a stormrelated opportunity with guaranteed earnings.
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M. A. Stiedhins
Lawrence, Mich
LN Scranton
Bnyidler
Hide
T. Swsnyder
Clueinnatl
Mango Chemical Company
John Street
New York
Central City housing offers six homes with varied rooms
Capwell and Browning list six houses in Central City ranging from four to twelve rooms. Prices span from fifteen to forty dollars. Office at room 612 Mears Building.
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Capwell & Browning
Mears
For Sale Classified Items At Mead One Cent A Word
Advertisement notes cheap sale of small lakefront lots at Lake Winola with contact J. M. Hessler in Materson New Jersey. Mentions Everett's Stable Dix Court Scranton for description.
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Lake Winola
J. M. Hessler
Materson, N. J
Everett's
Dix Court
Auction Notice for Furnishings at Jefferson Avenue
Partial OCR text shows a notice to sell household furniture from an address on Jefferson Avenue. Inquiries directed to A. Hastin. Sale details and venue not fully readable.
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Kk A. Hastin
Rowr
Jefferson Avenue
Boarders Wanted Near Spruce Street
Short notice housing ad seeks boarders for a room at 100 Spruce Street. Monthly and weekly rates offered in a reasonable arrangement. Contact Micah Vermas for details.
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Micah Vermas
Scranton Browns Firm in Olyphantffected Case
Ex penses paid BP J McDonald man auger referenced in the note. Scranton and Olyphant neighbors are named in this fragmentary item indicating a local legal or business matter with expenses covered by BP and involving J McDonald and a auger.
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Blanche
Olly
Atore
J. Sporinsky
Scranton Fitness College
Scranton
Uncle Anson Questions Orioles Pennant Hopes
Uncle Anson doubts the Orioles will repeat as pennant winners saying they had less luck and fewer injuries than other champions but may be less fast than last season. He has not placed bets yet but might soon say Orioles unlikely to win the pennant.
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Anson
Orioles
Hanlon
City Scavenger and Local Services Ad
City scavenger and repair contact urged prompt service daily night and day. Ads list appliance charges and various pickup drop locations with scattered street names and incomplete details.
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Cai Cooper
Servanion Shoe Hour
Washburn Street
Special Notice Advs One Cent aWorde TE SECURE OPTIONA
Public notice cites a rate for secure optional advertising at five dollars and up. Mitchell & Co., 220 Broadway, N. previously listed.
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Ore
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