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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1896

Page

2

Doomed Steamer Ailsa Surrendered to Underwriters

The Ailsa, damaged in a collision, is abandoned to underwriters. Divers retrieve water soaked mail from the George W Clyde as work continues to raise and repair the vessel. Repairs to the Clyde expected to dock today while bids for raising the Ailsa are awaited in New York.

George W. Clyde New York Old Dominion Chapman Wrecking Company Clyde Comepany Ailsa Athix Line la Bourgogne Finn, Forwood & Kellock Atlas Fine Arthur TH. Clark No. 24 State Street London 1

Michigan Divine Charged With Inaugur ating the Dancing Vever

Reverend W Z Lautman who opposed teaching reforms hosted a troupe of violinists in Ludington Michigan. The church exhibition featured dance tunes that stirred youth to feet and dancing as the minister applauded. Deputies claim the dance was a devilish innovation born from the event.

Michigan Ludington Mich W. Z. Lautman Vatican Violiniste Cine Elsareh

Insane Telegraph Operator Claims Wreck Caused by Him

James Galla hier, a former Wabash railway telegraph operator at Springfield, Maine, declares he caused a Lexington Me wreck years ago by issuing a wrong order. He says ghosts of victims haunt him and have driven him toward madness after a long wandering.

Chicago James Gallahier Springfeld Lexington Tie

Man pleads for help as panic erupts during telegram message

A frightened man cries for aid and claims avengers are coming after a violent scene. A telegram from Lexington, Missouri, confirms Gallagher's story and adds to the tense moment.

Lexington Gallagher

Razors and Firearms Stir Zion Baptist Church Split

In Omaha on March 2 the Zion Baptist congregation split over Rev. John T. M. Morrison’s dismissal. A fracas ensued with drawn razors and flying bullets as Morrison left, siccing two shots that wounded him. J. Wm Bean threatened violence and was restrained. a warrant was issued for John Veauford for shooting with intent to kill.

Omaha John T. M. Morrison Zion Baptist Church Pastor Morrison J. WH. Bean Wues Cheehanels Lois Harrows Ifloor Bean Morrisom John Veauford

Wealthy executor evicts for a dollar dispute in New York

In Yorkville civil court Dr. Abraham Korn executor of a million dollar estate sought to dispossess John Cox and his wife and four children from lodgings at No 26 First Avenue owned by the Korn estate. A rented dollar overdue payment led to a crowd in court and after an interpreter gathered subscriptions to cover two months rent, Korn accepted the money and Mrs Cox departed.

New York Abraham Korn Yorkville John Cox First Avenue Korn Vox Mekheen Fred Fisher Cox Mra. Cox

Farmer Charlee Daniels Pleads Guilty in Animal Starvation Case

Adrian Michigan March 2 Charlee Daniels a Cambridge farmer of 75 pleaded guilty to cruelty for starving eighty sheep to death over hay price issues. Barns were doorless and dilapidated blocking shelter while horses and cows suffered in cold draughts. He was fined despite a $40,000 worth.

Adrian, Mich Charlee Daniels Cambridge Sheen Daniels

Youthful Patriots Arrested and Returned to Mothers

A group of youths aged 1 to 20 organized to join Cuban patriots. They separated on an outgoing train to New York, were betrayed by guardians, and later arrested in Connerville and other locations, with all taken back to their homes.

Indianapolis Rushville New York Connersville

Buying Wolf Scalp Swindle Unfolds in Iowa County

In Bronx City Iowa March 2 authorities report a bounty scheme tied to South Dakota scalp payments of 1 50 each. An organized gang defrauded Woodbury county of funds by presenting fake wolf scalps led by Jack Whitman who faces charges of petty theft and conspiracy to defraud.

Bronx City Iowa South Dakota Ihta Woodbury Jack Whitman Hegang Breld

Want Editor for Mayor in Charlevoix Nominates Smith

People of Charlevoix Michigan ready to vindicate editor Willi A Smith after a small fine for snowballing the city marshal. Republicans nominate him for mayor with Democrats likely to endorse him. Friends call Smith exemplary and say the fine was no disgrace.

Charlevoix Mich W. A. Smith Willi A. Smith Republians Est Council Smith

Lehigh Valley Orders Five Heavy Engines for Wilkes-Barre Route

The Lehigh Valley Railway orders five Baldwin heavy engines for service over the Wilkes-Barre Mountain. Each engine will have 14 wheels with 120,000 pounds on driving wheels, American driver brakes, and Westinghouse train brakes. The line reports February gains and a 6.55 percent rise in the third week. Thirteen. The Lehigh Valley Coal Company tests electricity at Maltby colliery to haul mine cars and potentially replace mules in anthracite mines. A new fireproof boiler house will house a dynamo powering pumps via two 12 inch bore holes. Alderman Ford of Wilkes-Barre leases 290 acres in Schuylkill County for coal development, potentially supplying 10,000,000 tons from eight veins. Lease runs until coal is mined. Operations start this summer. veins lie above water and can be accessed by slopes or drifts.

Lehich Valley Baldwin Locomotive Works Wilkes-Barre Westinghouse Lehigh Valley Coal Company Alderman Ford Schuylkill County Pottevile Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley Philadelphia Reading New York The Stock Exchange Baltimore and Ohio Barcelona United States Thomas M. King Pitsburg and Western Road Inthia Supitur Orangers Western Union Lead Metropolitan Traction Southern Hallway Washington Parceloun Tennessee Con Tigers Louisville Nashville Leather Western Minion Ohio William Linn i. Allen CO A. Cale Bell Spruce Street Ustestine Tubarco Co Sugar Bee B. Fe Chualee Southern Beotnie Nash hlAy Wal Texas N.Y Ria Chicago National Boring & Drilling Co Scranton Jar & Stopper Co Wee Springbrook Water Co Eee Coy Eimharet Boulevard Co Scranton Axle Works Aee Scranton Savings Ban Oeewee Scranton Traction CO Eewsewee Wee Houta Plate Glass Co Mailway TT Scranton Traction People’s Scranton Pittston

Global Grain and Livestock Markets Overview

Readable excerpts show New York and Chicago market chatter on wheat corn and oats with quotes on futures and spot prices. Notes include transportation futures in March May and July contracts, and livestock figures from the Union Stock Yards with bids for cattle hogs and sheep.

Toate Chicago Vic Hama South America Weaert Galige Pennsylvania Watier Dineks Union Stock Yards

Doans Kidney Pills Restore Mrs White's Health

An Ithaca Herald interview recounts Mrs. H T White describing a year of back and kidney pain including headaches and bladder issues. After using Doan's Kidney Pills for a few days she improved, regained appetite and sleep, and says she is now completely cured. The product is sold for 60 cents by Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.

Ithacs Mre H. T. White Seneca Plato Doan Joan Milburn Co Buffalo U. S

Esteemed Tonics and Teething Syrup Endorsements

An 19th century advertisement extols Hood's Sarsparilla and Hood's Pills to purify blood, boost appetite, and sustain vigor, and promotes Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain, diarrhea, and gum softening. It claims wide Druggist availability and a price of twenty five cents per bottle.

Wanted Advertisements For Salesmen And Agents

A jumble of classified style notices seeks salesmen canvassers and agents in various towns. Offers include generous commissions and exclusive territories, with old style prompts for samples, promotions, and immediate work from firms such as FISHEL & CO and others.

Estate of Adelia Echaffer Activates in Scranton

Letters testamentary granted to Alfred Andrews recenter for estate of Adelia Echaffer late of Scranton Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. All persons with claims must present them for payment and those indebted must make immediate payment. Office in Scranton Pennsylvania with address at Now yet Slat Street New York Atten for Bate.

Adelia Echaffer Scranton Lackawanns County Altor Andrews Slat Street New York Bate

Rent listings in historic Wyoming area

Several rental notices outline rooms and houses for rent. The items mention Harvey's Brick block on South Wyoming avenue and Adams avenue inquiries. Listings include a six room house on Lee court and furnished hall space associated with John Jermyn at 119 Wyoming avenue.

Harvey Wyoming Avenue Nathomal Bank Fll Phillips Tider National Bank Lee Court Adams Ave McKua John Jermyn

For Rent Upper Assembly Halls in Modern Building

Two story modern building corner Lackawanna and Penn Avenues offers upper assembly halls for rent. Space 50 feet by nearly 100 feet with steam heat and passenger elevator. Entrance to Lackawanna Avenue to be altered. floors adaptable for school office gallery or light business use.

Lackawanna and Penn Aves Lackawanna Avenue

For Sale Notice From Samters Listings

Sale and house offers with address details including 61 North Garfield Avenue and corner of Meade and Burke Street. Includes bay mares, Guernsey Brothers listings, and a country place near Scranton with modern improvements and fine grounds.

North Garfield Avenue Rity Meade and Burke Street Axnie Stewart Dunmore Jor Guernsey Brothers Wyoming Ave Scranton MES Bary Aylesworth Clarks Tireen

Annual Stockholders Meeting Notices in Scranton Pa

Stockholders meetings announced for Providence Water Company Lackawanna Iron and Steel Corp and The Dickson Manufacturing Company. Meetings cover election of officers, capital stock increases, and related business. Also includes an ad for White Sprong Flour agency and other local notices.

Providence An and Water Company Delaware and Holton Lackawena Avenue Serantos Manatora I. Lf Athercon Scranten Dickwow Manufacturing Company Ofeera Cooo Scranton Mace’ Nes Ieeliek Ayn William HH. Perkins Sec'y Scranten LN Tle Lackawanna Iron Aan Steel Corpans Penvenhouia Ranater Elise Adl Reopane Mattela J Migginson Seretary Scranton Pelov Dae

Rheumatism Cure Offered at Two Locations

An advertised remedy claims to cure rheumatism with two doses for most cases. Sold by Wm Ham at 00 t bottle on Wide Street in Wilkes-Barre and at 116 New York Street in Green Ridge Scranton, Pa.

Wilkes-Barts New York St Green Ridge Scranton

Help Wanted Classified Fragments From Local Tribune

Mixed help wanted notices list a groom and gardener seeking private family work, an English lady seeking housekeeper, a dressmaker seeking weekly engagement, a general helper for store or market roles, a butcher seeking work with references, and a butcher or other honest employment seeker with strong references. Includes addresses: Washington Ave, Bright Ave, Pent Ave, Church Ave, Brick Ave, West Market St.

Addram Mec- Mullen Cusick Washington Ava Albright Avenue Tribune Office Kan 82 Pent Avenue Church Avenue S. H. Jenkins Brick Avenue

J R Wood Genl Pass Agent 5S M Prevodst Gen Mgr

J R Wood identified as general passenger agent with 5S M Prevodst listed as general manager in a terse transportation note.

J. R., Wood

Central Railroad Timetable Notice for Anthracite Routes

Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable lists trains from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre and connections to New York Newark and Philadelphia with multiple daily departures and express services. Through tickets available at the station. signed by G en Pass Agent BALDWIN and General Superintendent OLTMAISEN.

New York Newark Elizabeth Valladelphia Reading Terminal Mauch Chunk Allentown Bethlehem Boston Philadelphia Low Ranch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Warrisburg Pottsville Liberty Street North River iL_P BALDWIN Gen. Pass J. Fi. Oltmaisen

Trains from Scranton Run to New York and Nearby Points

Erie and Wyoming Valley timetable notes through trains from Scranton to New York and intermediate points at 7:00 a m and 2 29 p m Also trains to Honesdale Hawley and local points at 7 0 9 40 a m and 2 29 p m Trains to Wilkes Barre depart 6 39 a m and 3 19 p m

New Lackawannah Avenue Scranfor Carbondale Intermeton Iatlate Waymart Honesdale Scranton Nts Farview New York Erie Railroad Hawley Wilkes-Barre

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