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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1897
Page
2
Letter from Taylor Directory Co. manager J James Taylor asks Scranton Tribune to cut their want ads after receiving forty six responses in two days. The note dated March 2 and 6 1897 requests removal of the advertisement from the paper.
The Pennsylvania Senate and House prepared to attend the ceremonial dedication of a national monument in New York on April 27. Debate covered a campaign for municipal reform in Philadelphia and a bill to regulate political advertising and charitable solicitations. Additional measures included tax and highway provisions and a proposal to examine midland bituminous coal operations.
The Monetary Commission appointed by President Stipe meets in Washington to consider a prompt revision of the county currency. Members include DL TL Alanna and COO, with Governor Stundiamd in talks. a conference with Speaker Reed is set for tomorrow. Representative Walker backs the effort, following Indianapolis approval of the resolution.
Lancaster Pa March 21 a man named Ratheville was arrested by a United States deputy marshal for using United States mails to defraud. The suspect ordered whiskey to Shippensburg and failed to pay. He faced trial in the United States District Court of Philadelphia after being held by Commissioner Montgomery.
A fragment references Castoria for infants and children with partial text about a wrapper and labeling. No clear event or date is present. The readable portion indicates the product name and packaging mention, implying an old advertisement or label style.
In Tiwanda on March 2 a series of suicides appears in Blandsford County. Carpenter of Athens killed himself Saturday morning by hanging in his kitchen after spending the night alone. The body showed ligature marks and a towel was found around his neck. Earlier, Pautok McMahon, a resident of Ayones, died after taking poison in a hotel room. The county house’s inmate lives also reportedly died by self harm amid a string of suicides in the area.
In Frankfort Kentucky the state senate election remains deadlocked after a noon ballot without a decisive result. The second joint ballot produced no choice as Democratic and Republican leaders pressed for a outcome while adjournments continued the impasse.
In March a report outlines plans to modernize artillery and introduce improved weaponry. The document details four older pieces and a prototype, with emphasis on upgrading equipment and training.
Market activity shows a modest rise in volume on Wall Street amid varied price moves. Stocks including Reading Northernfield and Hawk Point displayed gains while others faded as brokers led by William Linn and Abe & Co reported figures and guidance.
Quotations from Scranton based trade exchange list prices on par of fod and various commodities. The record notes multiple regional items such as wine, bacon, breakfast goods, and imported provisions with quoted values and market movements across firms and cities.
Market notes show mixed prices for grains and meat cuts with references to futures and spot quotes. Prices for pork, beef cuts, and soy products appear alongside listed futures terms and dated entries, indicating a dated commodity market report.
Fragmented OCR text lists scattered names and places with no clear events. Mentions include towns, people such as Stella and Leah, prices like $1, and various unlabeled items. The fragment lacks coherent action or dates to form a complete news item.
Fragmented OCR text from a Buffalo market page mentions lambs priced around 7.77, various roving and shank terms, and odd phrases like prime lambs and a saloon style sale. Specific entities, dates, and clear transactions are not discernible from the readable portions.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions names and organizations in a cryptic list with no clear event. Readable items include references to MH and Credit Alliances alongside scattered terms. No coherent reportable fact emerges for a proper summary.
A claim by wholesale dermatologist I Wagner and associate Tiichmund Vinsave reports a tear witwelk selarie rheumatism treated with a remedy termed MYSINE CORE For PELE MASTERS AL. They assert patients show improvement over months with observable effects.
Connolly & Wall announce the opening of their dress goods and silks shop offering Redfern Serges 46 inches wide at 50 cents a yard, All-Wool Black Crepons at 1.25 to 1.50, all-wool fabrics 46 inches wide in checks and plaids at 50c, Black Sicilians 46 inches at 50c, Black Brocaded Mohairs 46 inches at 50c, plus various taffetas silks and plaids for waists and gowns.
The Tribune Porlishing Co on North Washington Avenue offers quick linotype composition of all kinds with Facilithoa uligurypadeed in the region.
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