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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1898

Page

5

Jeffersonian wing forms slate for Pennsylvania state offices

Representatives from about twenty counties of the Jeffersonian wing of the Democratic party meet at the Hotel Walton in Philadelphia to plan a full state ticket from governor to district officers. They publish a letter from ex President Cleveland urging unity and a strong campaign to secure control of the next legislature. An executive committee of fifteen is named to distribute addresses and organize nominating conventions.

Philadelphia Walton James Denton Fanenek Venango County Ate Thora H M. Gress Thor Wie Larenire Rock Parguiar York Grave Cleveland Mareh Princeton Fayiahor Arta Pieter Ellie Aiteker

Dauntless Expedition Leader Claims Cuban Venture Flopped

Emilio Nunez, Cuban filibusterer, returns to Philadelphia from Cuba aboard the Dauntless and disputes Havana's view that the Dauntless failed to land. He asserts his last expedition supplied 700,000 bullets and accuses Spanish authorities in Havana of destroying the Maine, linking Senor du Bose to Madrid.

Philadelphia Emilio Nunez Cuba Washington Dispatch Sener du Dose Wataires State Department Nunez Bpinieh Dauntless Senor du Bose Havana Mavana Maine

Tell tale trail of blood in Shamokin burglary case

Mrs Flora James reported a poultry yard raid in Shamokin Pennsylvania. Blood drippings led police to George Henry's house where headless poultry and other stolen items were found. Henry and William Price were arrested asleep in bed and jailed for burglary and larceny.

Shamokin Flora. James George Henry Henry William Price

Suspect in Hucks county murder captured in Pocono mountains

A suspect believed to be Adam Weaver, the Hucks county murderer, was captured at Hear Creek in the Pocono mountains by Dr. Blecker, John Schoch, and George Doreheimer of Effort. He was guarded at Warner's hotel as authorities identified him, but he resisted a teeth inspection.

Stroudsburg Adam Weaver Hucks County Hear Creek Pocono Mountains Blecker John Schoch George Doreheimer Warner's Hotel Weiss

Letters of administration granted in Aingerly estate

Philadelphia on March 4 the register of wills granted letters of administration in the estate of the late William M Aingerly to James B Me Cortney son in law of the deceased. The value of the estate per the petition is $22 and consists mainly of personal property.

Philadelphia William M. Aingerly James B Me Cortney Fingerly

Death of Josiah Mauger Follows Saloon Incident

Josiah Mauger died today at the home of Mrs. Louisa Garman after being injured at the saloon run by ex-Mollen mint Charles M. Ludwig. Alderman Kirchman jailed Ludwig and William M. Richards on manslaughter charges in connection with Mauger's death.

Hewileg March Josiah Mauger Mollcn Mint Charles M. Ludwig Mre Louikn Garman Monnecer Kircchman Ludwig William M. Richards Mauger

Ettner Acquitted. retrial set for Batualization plea case

Philadelphia March 4 jury in the case of Charles R. Gentner former Pennsylvania legislator notified Judge Butler they could not agree on a verdict. The case will be tried again at the next term.

Ettner Philadelphia Charles R. Gentner Pennsylvania Butler Casa Lackawanna Lien Ft Tec! Company Beranton J. TY. Higginbon Bernnton Uys

Term of court noted Gentner bail for $2040 appearance

Gentner entered bond in the suit during term of court and scheduled appearance with a bail of two thousand forty dollars.

Gentner Ball

Pensions Reissued in Pennsylvania Claims List

Washington March 4 These Pennsylvania pensions have been reeued Cr increased amounts for Enes W Cory North Jackson Susquehanna 8 to 4 William M Bur lingh Williamsport 4 to 00 William Ash Wyoming Liforine 5 to 00 Original widows Botey Barnold mother one date 12 Elien F Donevan Beranton

Washington Crease Enes W. Cory North Jackson Susquehanna William HM. Burlingh Willameport Wiliam Ash Wyoming Livierne Botey Barnold Elien F. Donevan Beranton

Jury acquits two men in mail robbery case

Fleury P. Ettner, formerly a clerk in Lancaster, and another man from Philadelphia were acquitted today in the United States district court of the charge of robbing the mails. This was Ettner’s second trial after the first jury disagreed.

Pittedelphia Fleury P. Ettner Lancaster Portofer United States Ettter

Mine disaster claims first death in Dubois

Dubois reports the first death from yesterday's mine explosion as Garfield Rhodes a 17 year old miner dies. One other victim is near death and two more are expected to recover leaving four injured in total.

Dubois Garfield Rhodesa

McCoy Quick Knockout of Burley in Open Air Bout

In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 4 Kid McCoy defeated Nick Burley in the second round at Whitington Park before about 1200 spectators. McCoy dominated with lefts and rights bleeding Burley from the mouth, ending the bout at 1 minute 40 seconds of the second round.

Hot Springs Ark Kid Mc Roy Nick Burley Whitington Park McCoy Dock Payne Bill Layton Tom Galvin Turley Jack Grace Fred Campbell Paddy O'Toole Carberry Chicago Burley George Forbes Cleveland Tinekeeper Capetain H. O. Price Mot Springs Metoy McCry Fende Hinds MeCoy

Soldier Father Reunites With Daughters After War Silence

Thornfield New Jersey March 4 War veteran Martin G Nalls once sentenced to death in a southern prison was reunited with his two daughters in Mountainside hospital The daughters who believed him dead learned he was alive during a Newark visit and after a search found him The tearful reunion led to plans to take him from the hospital to their home in Baltimore

Thornfield N.J Martin G. Nalls Mountainside Newark Baltimore

Traver Heads to Witches-Barre. Warrants Issued in Carbondale

W. Traver left for Witches-Barre to publish the Hotel Keepers Journal due today. Before leaving he caused warrants for eleven Carbondale residents to be issued for selling without license. Names include Carden Fallbrook Barrett Fallbook Street Morrisey Belmont Street Dickson Alain Ayres Dundaff street and others. arrests expected today or Monday.

W. Traver Witches-Barre Hotel Keepers’ Journal Carbondale Thomas Carden Fallbrook Street Joseph Barrett Fallbook Street Thomas Morrisey Belmont Street William Dickson Alain Street Dennis Malloy Julia Ayres Dundaff Street M. Helles Fairview Avenue Martin Jenalgy T Dundaff Street M. Meixwell Tresmont Street Thomas Fevan Manin Street Thomas Monahan

Leonard Hints at Racial Boxing Pact After Fight

Mike Leonard announces plans to draw a color line after his 6 round with Harry Lemon in Buffalo. He tells a Buffalo Times reporter he will urge white boxers to pledge never to meet a Black fighter, arguing whites should fight whites to avoid facing Black opponents.

Mike Leonard Beau Brammell Harry Lemon Buffalo

No More Discrimination at Lehigh Valley Company

Article reports Lehigh Valley Company adjusting its time-division policy after a Bethlehem visit by a committee of employees. Previously new hires enjoyed full time while other workers were split into two weeks of time. officials have ordered equal time for all workers, ending preferential scheduling.

Lehigh Valley Bethlehem Wilkes- Barre

Classified Specials AUENTS WANTED

A compact classified item notes help wanted at a cent a word rate with emphasis on economy and quick insertion for advertisers. early 20th century newspaper style promotes affordable help ads.

Wanted Advertisements Policy Notice

Classifieds clarification states all ads except invitations must be paid in advance and cannot be charged later. The notice warns readers that no postdated billing or on delivery charges will be accepted and emphasizes advance payment for all listings.

For Rent Items Listed Across City by M H Holgate

Classified rental notices show M H Holgate offering multiple properties with steam heat on Quincy Avenue Green Ridge Street and others. Listings include newly built houses nine and twelve rooms, modern amenities, and furnished summer options. several properties on Madison Olive Washington Adams avenues and surrounding blocks.

Olive Street Washington and Adams Morris Bros Lackawanna Quincy Avenue Myrtle Street Gibson Street Roomie Tani T. J. Duggan BK. Gardner Wyoming Avenue

Job Ads Offer Varied Commission Based Posts

Multiple classified notices seek agents and salespeople for products including novelties soaps cigars and graphophones. Listings specify commissions weekly pay and exclusive territories with companies and addresses in Cincinnati Chicago and Beranton.

Eample Ou ‘EU Modoc Soap CO Cincinnati

Boarding Rates Near Franklin Avenue Depots

Boarding advertises rooms at 123 Franklin Avenue offering 6 meal tickets for 1.00 and 21 meal tickets for an implied price. It mentions first Clark Foard with central heating and electric light, located two minutes from six depots.

CLARK Franklin Avenue

Dr Agnew Heart Cure Praised by Scranton Reader

Mrs F L Lumden of Scranton Pa reports dramatic relief from heart symptoms after using Dr Agnew's Heart Cure. She recounts severe pains swelling and smothering sensations before taking the tonic and claims six bottles completely cured her with instant relief after the first dose.

Dr. Agnew

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