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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1896
Page
2
Senator Hale of Missouri takes a stand against the Cuban concurrent resolution and any U S move to inflame relations with Cuba. He warns that militarism risks war and urges restraint, preferring the Grant doctrine of belligerency and nonintervention.
Pixler files suit against the Sioux City Traction Company alleging he was thrown from a car and forced to walk six blocks home. He seeks 2000 dollars, or 295931 per block, claiming the conductor demanded fare improperly and acted beyond authority.
A sensational development in Provo Utah followed the death of Ev Bennett a beautiful girl who died Sunday night in the city. Last night a mob formed or threatened action as authorities investigated suspicious circumstances. two men narrowly escaped harm amid the tense scene as Provo and Salt Lake plots unfolded.
Investigation into a death led to exhumation showings a criminal operation. Dr. McCoy and Mrs. Massey were arrested at the home where the girl died. Later Sim Duggine saloon keeper Noyes and Frank Carter were also arrested on murder charges amid crowd threats.
Bellefonte Pa March 9 a strange funeral marked the burial of outlaw William Ettlinger following a self inflicted wound. An inquest could not decide who killed Constable Harner while Ettlinger’s widow and brother refused further involvement. The sheriff’s posse destroyed Ettlinger’s property valued near $1000 as questions arise over who pays damages.
March markets report Greensburg Indiana bed of anthracite coal found by Trenry Christian while drilling a gas well. vein located fifty feet below ground about fifteen feet thick. coal tested and burned experts call it genuine anthracite the first in the state. plans for a shaft and mine and stock companies to sink adjoining holes follow.
Four masked burglars surprised Sabina Bleder and her assistant Joseph Kelly on outdoor chores at the Bleder residence in Greensburg Pennsylvania. The pair were bound and gagged while the robbers ransacked the house taking 45 dollars and various valuables before the victims freed themselves late at night.
Akron Ohio March 4 1900 Robert McConnell a railroad section boss saved 4300 in securities and left them with his wife who wrapped the valuables in a newspaper. While visiting a neighbor the bundle was forgotten and the neighbor burned the package in the kitchen stove losing years of savings.
The report notes Jersey Central placing a 1,000 freight cars order and Westinghouse Air Brake stock advancing to 176. It covers railway earnings, a Baltimore and Ohio restructuring committee, and large shareholdings, plus a teething remedies ad and Buffalo live stock prices with varied cattle, veal, and sheep quotes.
A man identified as Lapoint, about 40, armed with a double barreled shotgun, opened fire on Perth Street near the opera house. He killed a man named Moore, mortally wounded Chief Rose, injured many others, and was quickly captured after a volley of shots. Several wounded are expected to recover. Lapoint is described as insane and a heavy drinker.
American Tobacco leads trading with shares around 71 to 74, closing near 72. General Electric gains on trolley-parties decision while Cotton Oil weakens. Baltimore and Ohio strong on short-covering. Pacific Mail drifts on ship delay reports. Overall market firm as 199,174 shares change hands with varied sector moves.
Market notes show dull to steady activity across grains and meats. Wheat and corn futures firming slightly with several months trading near offered levels, while oats and soybeans stay muted. Livestock receipts rise as calves and lambs mix with steady to lower prices in several categories.
Toledo market notes show wheat receipts 4104 bushels with shipments. corn and oats receipts and shipments listed with mixed No 2 grades May contracts and dull markets. Clover-seal receipts 61 bags, market steady. Timothy cash prices noted. Philadelphia tallow market steady with varied prime and dark tallow prices per barrel or box.
Numerous early 20th century ads seek work from home makers and canvassers. Listings include Crayon Portraits, sample distribution, door to door sales, hotel management, and various penny wage roles. Promotions promise steady pay, commissions, or exclusive territory access.
A long column lists sales and rentals in Scranton area including a Nor. wood hotel property in Waverly with modern improvements and annual rent, a corner Meade Burke street house with modern features, two bay mares, a fine country place near Scranton, and multiple rental offers in Scranton. Also advertised are situations wanted for butchers, collectors, accountants, housekeepers, and a young woman. notices of probate for Adel ia L. Buchaffer with executor in New York. medical remedy claim. and annual meetings for Providence Gas and Water Co. and Dickson Manufacturing Co. with notices of stockholder votes and corporate actions.
Train schedule notes for Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division listing departure times from Beranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre and other points with fares and express options. Includes connections to Atlantic City New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Reading Terminal and Harrisburg plus Sundays and special services. Names Baldwin and J H Olhausen cited as officials.
Trains leave Scranton for New York and intermediate points on the Erie rail road at 7.00 a.m. and 10.22 p.m. also for Honesdale and local points at 12.00 a.m., 9.40 a.m. and 3.29 p.m. All are through trains to and from Honesdale. Trains leave for Wilkes Barree at 6:39 p.m. and 2:19 p.m.
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