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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1898

Page

3

Philadelphia Exposition plans move forward with national scope

Members of the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce arrived from Washington to discuss a proposed national exposition of American manufactured goods in Philadelphia. The event would run May 1 to May 10 under joint auspices of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum and the Franklin Institute, with support from local leaders and visiting congressmen and senators.

Philadelphia Commercial Museum The Franklin Inetitete William Harpe Crass Philadelphia House of Representatives Washington Philadelphi Commercelal Itiseione Franklin Congress Tien Teghum Iewa Pleteher Minnesota Sherman and Bennett New York Mann Hinriehwen Noke Toe Miesourt Corliss Michigan Haham Coldmades Bhawhe Texas Dives Teadiehini AEn@On Coors Davie Florin Stovpikles Mdmentchupetts Stewart New Jersey McAloor Wander Pennsylvania Ilevelow Inter Ctv Wintington

Indian School Dodhin Exhibit and Inspection

The Indian School held an afternoon program with clawheel exercises led by a Seer Muthop from Visiter. Officials included W A Jones Assistant Tanner, and committee members such as Sherman and Jameson with 94 graduates to receive diplomas during tomorrow’s school inspection and graduation ceremony.

Canis Dodhim Industries W. A. Jones Tanner Cvingpoes Non Sherman Eletrmiin Dhe Tilon Neton Duncan Auska Lippincott Jameson Nation de Lippinete

Flying Wheelmen Lassoed on White House Pike

On the road from the White House pike to Mt Ephraim Iile Setterndas Clairlee Lukens and William Bowen of the Crescent Wheel men of Camllen were riding when Telegraph linemen stretched a wire across the road. Owen ahead saw it and fell from his wheel injuring himself. Lukens struck the wire with his chin and was knocked from his bike. The lineman was also knocked from his pole as the shock hit.

Philadelphia White House Mt. Ephraim Iile Laikens

Philadelphia approves Will Givens Water Contract

The Will Givne thy Fehuvikill Valley Water company wins a fifty year water supply contract after a special session ends with 22 to 1 vote. The city will transfer operation of the water works to the company and pay an annual water supply fee. A subsequent meeting was convened due to lack of a quorum.

Philadelphia Givne Thy Fehuvikill Valley Water Company Harned Friends of the LM Elty “Water Works Elty Ie

PATE OF THE MISTLETOE CREW ARRIVES AT PLYMOUTH

The crew of the British steamer Mistletoe, abandoned in a sinking condition off the New foundland banks on February 26, arrived in Philadelphia on March 2. Captain RB D Cayet and 11 crew members including first mate Ghorre Caveoh and sailors John Cowie Charles Fleming Joseph Sutt were aboard the rescuing Kensington.

Philadelphia D. Cayet Newtoonfland Hintich Kensington Koven Ghorre'Caveoh John Coovie Charles Fleming Joseph Sutt

Kensington Rescues Crew After Sinking Brig Encounter

The Kensington, under Captain Langwill, bound London to this city, sighted a sinking brig off St Johns Newfoundland. Severe weather drove the vessel onto an ice floe, listing and leaking after its stove failed. The Mistletoe and crew boarded the brig. Captain Cave set fire to the abandoned wreck before departure. the Kensington provided care and assistance to the shipwrecked men.

Robert Randall R. Churchill Ernnet Cave Cave Kensington Langwill London St. Johns N. F Rod Fleh Bahia Miétletos Cantala Cave

Funeral of William Singerly Held in Philadelphia

Willam M. Singerly publisher financier died recently. funeral held at his residence 1701 Chestnut Street Philadelphia with public viewing and prominent pallbearers including Governor and Mayor. Procession to Laurel Hill Cemetery followed. notes indicate planned ownership reorganization of his newspaper to aid creditors.

Philadelphia Willam M. Singerle Autor Hile Oust Street Laurel H S John A. Converse Gwynedd Pople Wold Chestnut Street National Bank Chestnut Street Trust and Savings Pound Company Singerty

Expedition to seek Copper River route advances

Portland dispatch dated March 2 reports a US government expedition from Vancouver Barracks with ten men and three officers of the Fourteenth Infantry to explore a practical Copper River route to the Yukon Passin. Reindeer secured for Klondike relief are to be used in the exploration.

Portland Ore United States Anowuver Copper River Alaska Yukon Passin Tt Nen Fourteenth Infantry Vancouver Burracks Airine Klondike Wilh Cooner River Vancouver Fritish-American Corporation Alaska Commercial Company Yukon ALC Hinds Bowker Stewart River Bonane Eldorado Bear Creeks Bowker Victoria Boc Ato Borcowleg San Franchco Valencia Seattle

Prince Albert of Belgium Begins U S Visit

Prince Albert of Belgium spent the night in London before boarding the Kalter Wilhelm bound for Oriegen L Soulhington. Officials of the Helsium Legation saw him off at the depot as Colonel Jungbinde noted his trip aims to study U S government methods and observe factories mines farms and the people.

London Prince Albert Belgium Oriegen Juneblutte Melin Helsium Legation Jungbinde United States

Classified Help Wanted Rent Seekers

Fragmentary classified line announces help wanted and rental listings with scattered words and missing details. No clear names or locations readable. summarizes as a generic small ad note about help and rental opportunities.

Andoy Ad- 1Mme Ades Avenue Krenkiin Avenue Char Scary

WANTED ADS AND RENTALS LOOK TO 20TH CENTURY CITY

A crowded early 20th century classifieds page lists WANTED advertisements for salesmen agents writers and office staff. Rental notices include furnished and unfurnished rooms flats and houses with weekly and monthly rates. Utilities and addresses feature prominently with several names and locations such as Commonwealth Building Dr Connell and Wyoming Avenue.

Prince Considers Travel Incognito Says Colonel

A colonel reports the prince has not decided whether to travel incognito, noting that all options would be useful for the prince's future.

Wife's Love Worth $1,000 Deliberation in Alienation Case

In Wilmington on March 2 the Superior Court awarded William L. Prettyman $1,000 against EF Fr Williamson for alienating the affections of Mrs. Prettyman. The jury was out four hours and seven ballots. initial vote 6 to 5 for the plaintiff. Judge Pennewill called such actions rare in Delaware.

Wilmington Del Superior Court William Tl. Prettyman Fr. Williamson Prettyman Pennewill Delaware Cooper

Man Shoots Wife Then Kills Self in Sudden Tragedy

Tonawanda New York reports a retired farmer named hestur Zimerman shot and killed his wife and then mortally wounded himself today. Authorities cite sudden insanity as the likely cause of the Crime.

Tonawanda, N Hestur Zimerman

Avoca Borough Council completes business ahead of new gov

The Avoca borough council finished major standing business Tuesday night in preparation for the incoming council. State Factory Inspector Bishop visited the alk mill and sent home several literate children under age. Delegates for the Fifth legislative district convention to be held in June were named from Frank Parks and others.

Bishop Pautick Barrett South Main Street Oanabedeer J. J. Curran East End St. Mary's Church Ido Hart Ailk Rill DD McAndrew Wilkes Larre A. Merrick Weat Frank Parks Frank Devers Dr. Merge Thomas Hastie George McArt Pitteton Brown Mise Lisgele Diyvie Taylor Davia York Avenue Ladies’ Missionary Society the Presbyterian Church Edward Laird James Doherty Grovestro, le Febnuary Samuel Decker Michael Walsh North Main Street Bisiness A. H. Murphy Kate Daily Beranton McDermott North End

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