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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1894

Page

2

Rain Delays Numerous State League Baseball Games

Rain prevented many scheduled games yesterday affecting Harrisburg Scranton Pottsville Allentown Reading and Altoona. The standings table shows percentages wins losses and current positions as Reading narrows the gap with Allentown while Altoona loses to Hazleton and others.

Harrisburg Scranton Potteville Boston Pottsville Reading Allentown Altoona Hazleton

Weather and Election Notice Fragments From Several Cities

OCR fragments report rain causing postponements in Harrisburg and Pottsville, with Easton delaying its account. Other items mention Altoona, Hazleton, Allentown, Reading, and Reading’s weather impacts, plus battery and voting references and names such as Corcoran, Kilroy, and Mill.

Altoonn Aliont Hazleton Seheible Ely Moore Corcoran Reading Hite Peailing Allentown Battaree Lone Gogdboyt Kilroy Mill Lao Harrisburg Harrisburg-Scranton Pottsville Pottaville Easton

Baseball Scores and Schedule Fragments From Multiple Cities

Scattered game results show rain affecting several fixtures with Boston, Louisville, and Cincinnati postponements. Notable lines list teams such as New York, St Louis, Chicago and Baltimore with reported scores and error tallies. umpires named include Hurst and Lynch.

Chicago Baltimore Tallymere Mitili Kittridge McMahon Robinson Lynch Cincinnati Philadelphia

Rain Interrupts Erie Erie-Troy Game Finale

In a weather affected schedule the Erie-Erin game and the Buffalo game faced delays due to rain. The Troy match and Rhode Island game were affected by forfeit or early call as rain shortened the eighth inning period.

Buffalo Troy Witnes-Barra-Springfield Ribglainten Providence Erie Erin Syracuse Gamo

Yale Wins Intercollegiate Championship Over Harvard

Yale defeats Harvard two to nothing before 7,000 spectators at Hayes New Conn. June 26. Yale earns the championship as Harvard scores none. Umpire Hartley presides as Batteries-Highlands and Seamwall, Carter and Greenway are noted in the box.

New Hayes Conn Yale Harvard Highlands Seamwall Carter Greenway Hartley

Scranton Club Considers By-Laws and Local Ball Gossip

The Scranton directors met to discuss bylaws while notes on local baseball circulate. Reports mention West Side Stars challenging Summer Avenue Stars, and Young Tennies posting wins and junior club challenges.

Al Weddigo: Erratic but strong all round player

The report notes Al Weddigo is one of the Eastern league's most erratic basemen. He has made brilliant catches on the Buffalo home grounds and elsewhere misplayed easy flies. Still he remains a capable player and contributes at the plate when needed.

Weddigo Buffalo

Local Bicycle Parade Entries Near Climax for July 4

Nearly fifty racers have entered with closing time set for Thursday at 0, the letter lists entrants from Washington DC Binghamton Erie Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Unattached riders must report by 10 at the Eris and Wyoming Valley depot where a Scranton club officer assigns positions. A reception committee was formed led by N. C. Wallace of Connolly Wallace. The parade on July 4 will feature mounted police, bands and multiple bicycle clubs from across the region under marshal Th. C. Liven and assistants CM Price PF. A. Lintermister with a detailed formation lineup.

Ken K Harry Park Washington, D.C Cliss Bridger Binghamton Erie Philadelphia Harrisburg Eris and Wyoming Valley Scranton Rice N. CU. Wallave Connolly & Wallace Clutseiyy Th. C. Liven CM Price PF. A. Lintermister Mounted Police Cattiry Avelo Club Willesuort Cycle Club Wilkes-Barre Carbondale

One Mile World Record Shattered at Waldan Mass

John 8 Johnson set a world best in the one mile at Waldan Massachusetts finishing in 1.5. The Minooka Sporting Club plans a Fourth of July swyywoopstake shouting match on the Mitoulis grounds open to all entrants.

John 8 Johnson Waldan Mass Fonterdas Minooka Mitoulis

Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Headache and Constipation

Remedy touted as permanent cure for headaches and habitual sick headache. Claims to restore bowel tone, suggesting Electric Bitters for relief. Ends with sales pitch for Matthews Bros. drug store offering large bottles at fifty cents.

Matthews Bros Stor

Pittston Council Sees Revised Ordinance Debated

The Pittston town council met in special session at the town hall Monday evening to discuss the revised ordinance. Reports from committees on Traction company and tax settlement were reviewed, objections raised, and an order drawn for a $7.04 surcharge. A fence damage claim and delays in paying bills were noted amid fire and engine repairs concerns.

Mangan Donnelly Reap Kennedy Hennigap Lysett Tigue Traction Company Frank Bohan Hennigan Siance Committee Rishmood Butlertreet Martin Kirby Cork Lane Lehigh Valley No. 172 Edward Tools Kirby Ramatus Pueu Avoed John Cawley R. E. Yenkee Adama Express Company Will Dovatiney Wilkes-Barre Etweard Carey W. B. Sharp Teresa McAndrew St John's Church Oficer F. W. Padrick Jas, Price Henry Lennon Martin Molderiy Owen Walsh Bis Khret Thos, Kelley T. I. Staley Jesse Phillips Jos Hafner Jaaac Boyan MN. Downelly

Local Socials and Political Buzz From Riverside County

The Taylor Electrica plays Uniona Hyde Park on Luraday at Riversile grounds. A Price library reception committee meets tonight. A new council of the Junior Order United American Machinists formed in Jermyo. Reward offered for murderer Crmenzo Maodlo. J Winslow and family at Lake Underwood. James Howolla and Miss Jane James wed last night. Clerks vs dormyn clerks game set Thursday. Lauggen and Miss Katie Burke of Sibley to wed tonight. Hood and Miss Lean Powell wed Monday. Newlyweds depart for New York by Central Railroad of New Jersey. Surprise party for Mr and Mrs Robert Linney’s twentieth anniversary. Mrs Linney’s party guests and family celebrated with music. John H Fellows addressed Republicans in town, McKinley club organizing. Crowd urged support for Yellona as next congressman.

Electrica Uniona Hyde Park Luraday Riversile Price Library Hutton Frank Dacker Junior Order United American Machinics Jermyo Old Porge Township Crmenzo Maodlo Winslow Lake Underwood James Howolla Jane James Marcial Thomas Lauggen Misa Katie Burke Sibley Harry Hood Lean Powell H. H. Harria John E. Evans Misa Kut Powell Coua Lett Central Railroad Newerdey New York Robert Linney Rendham Wnd William Rosyat and Bra Henry ‘Doyle Mra Srive Morris Mra. Knight Gertie Minnie Knight Ella Hatten Jumen Kossar Woodridgs Bernee Maggis Annis 'Rie Mre John Saanders Krendham Lily John H. Fellows McKinley Club

Honesdale Briefs Include Travel Plans and Local Visits

J Kirk Rose of Honesdale and W Van Innogan of Chicago depart for Troy Albany and other points. Rev and Mrs John N Lewis Jr arrive in Honesdale and will attend a reception. Four weddings planned in Honesdale today. Miss Josephine Darland heads to Salt Lake City with brother in law. Red Men picnic set for Lake Ariel July 17 and a parade the night before. Wayne Independent adds bike notes.

J. Kirk Rose Honesdale W. van Innogan Chicago Troy Albany H. A. Grotter Lock Harun Devjuuiln Gardner, Jr Scranton E.G Mardenbergh John N. Lewis, Jr Tlonesdale H. Krnssell Lewis Grace Church Josephine Darland Salt Lake City Utah W. H. Dancroft Union Pacific Railroad John TD. Weaton Lake Ariel Wayne Independent

Hallstead Board Names Moxley Principal Again

Hallstead school board retains Prof. Charles B. E. Moxley as principal for another year. Mrs. Dimock Jenka visited Binghamton Friday. Teachers meet at Mrs. G. W. Capwell’s home Friday evening. WCTU to meet at Mrs. Burton’s Thursday at 3 p.m. Mrs. Donovan of Scranton returned home after visiting her parents. Arthur Wiley of Binghamton visited town. Miss Katherine McCreary returned from New York City. Post office moved to its new Pine Street location.

Hallstead Charles BE. Moxley Dimock Jenka Binghamton G. W. Capwell Women's Christian Temperance Union ED. Burton C. O. Donovan Scranton P. Murray Arthur Wiley Katherine McCreary Albert New York City Pine Eiresg

The Good Time Draws Nigh in Local Politics

An editorial argues for a nonpartisan civic group to recommend honest competent candidates for local offices. It claims familiarity with everyday city needs like streets water lighting and public health outweighs national issues. The writer envisions reform ending extravagance incompetence and corruption.

Frente Hay Stresta Slort Aliiistiona Oren von Drlniga

Scranton City bids for public works advised by city council

Sealed proposals will be received at Scranton City Clerk's office to July 5 for contracts to build natural foyers, lamp fixtures, and related work in Silex and Gordon shroots with plans on file. Each bid must include a one hundred dollar cash or certified check. failure to execute within ten days after award forfeits the accompanying proposal. The city reserves rejection rights. By order of City Council, Mr. Lavelle, City Clerk, Scranton, Pa. June 2, 1914.

Suemimry Scranton Sonny Jinty Boardof Control Eugene D, Fellows Pawet Folk P Heranten Ity Lavelle Beranton

Aged lady seeks steady home work for children

An older woman from a respectable family seeks a comfortable home and light duties with a family, willing to work without pay or accept modest wages. Responses directed to Tribune office in M AO Tribane order.

M. AO Tribane Oider Jp Yiod Adureau AL H Tribune

New York Run Tax Debate Split Platforms

The income tax was not in the Democratic platform but appeared in the Populist and Social Labor platforms. It was defeated decisively and should remain rejected until an appropriate authority restores it with legal power.

Social Labor Party Itenneural Lome

Wood's Norway Pine Syrup advertised as universal remedy

An early sales pitch touts Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a cure all for sores eruptions chapped skin and lung ailments claiming guaranteed satisfaction or money back sold by Matthews Broad and other vendors with a pine tree cough remedy emphasized as effective and economical.

Matthews Broad

P. P. P. touted as king of medicines and blood purifier

The jagged ad proclaims P. P. P. cures many ailments by boosting strength and appetite. It calls Prickly Ash Poke Root and Potassium the king of medicines and claims P. P. P. purifies blood. Available from all druggists.

P.P. P

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