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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1896
Page
2
A storefront advert announces a week long sale by Leader offering large reductions on all wool crepon, silk and wool dress goods, trimmed millinery, wallets, shirts, gloves, and fabrics. It highlights purchases from manufacturers at about fifty cents on the dollar and promises items priced far below regular value with emphasis on value and inspection.
A yellow long haired dog ran toward Broadway from Thirty eighth Street before noon in a mad dog frenzy. It caused a crowd to flee as it darted along Broadway and into side streets. Police officer Doyle fatally shot the animal near Thirty ninth Street after the dog snapped at workers and defenders.
A claimed remedy named Mystic Cure relieves rheumatism and neuralgia in three hours. It is said to act on the system and remove the cause with quick results after the first dose. Sold by Carl Lorena at 418 Taskawane.
A June 21 dispatch from St Louis reports Populist leaders meeting at the Lindell hotel to chart actions on free silver. Taubeneck and national committeemen discuss courting silver factions, supporting Teller for president, and potential independent candidacy if Chicago rejects him. Bolters plan cautious steps while awaiting state-by-state guidance amid looming conventions.
Detroit observer Fred A Baker, a Michigan silver advocate, predicts Senator Teller will secure the Democratic presidential nomination at the Chicago convention. He cites silver sentiment dominating the gathering and says Michigan delegates may be contested and aligned for Teller, potentially creating a split convention scenario.
In Chicago on June 21 a west bound Lake Street Elevated train struck an open switch near Rockwell Street and fell from the track. Motorman M. G. Johnson of 68 Park Avenue died of injuries and five others were hurt among about fifty aboard the three coaches. The first car was a new electric motor car, with a smoker in the remainder, and panic spread as the front section plunged to the ground.
In Iberville two women, Mia T Landry and Madeleine Hebert, were found slain with hatchet blows after burglars entered their home. Landry died instantly. Hebert died later from head wounds. Two Black suspects are believed involved as the robbers fled across the Mississippi.
New York June 21 The special Senate committee investigating 184 15 and 166 bond issues adjourned without further witnesses. Senator West indicated the panel could summon witnesses to Washington where refusals to answer could trigger indictments. Belmont and Morgan faced no immediate indictment for not disclosing bond syndicate profits.
Ex Governor James E. Campbell of Ohio spoke at a Democratic gathering at View River Resort on the Maryland side of the Potomac. He praised officials for attending and warned that if Democratic factions fail to yield and seek wise counsels, defeat awaits at Chicago and beyond.
English free traders dismiss McKinley as a protectionist but view his gold standard pledge and Republican platform as reassuring to investors. The Economist notes weak conviction in the platform yet acknowledges sustained American securities demand as bolters depart and a possible Democratic silver platform.
In Monmouth Beach on June 21 Dr Herman Knapp of New York was saved from drowning after his daughter Miss Hattle Knapp saw him sink. She threw a life saver to him just as he went under, enabling workers to pull him to shore and restore him at his cottage on the bluff.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Griese and a march toward a point of love with an application, naming BALD ALDHIRE 7 and B. OLHAUSEN as general superintendent. The text is disjointed and lacks a coherent event or outcome.
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