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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1896

Page

5

Senate Passes Legislative Appropriation Bill Amid Debate

Washington March 27 The legislative appropriation bill passed the senate after a week of debate with about 25.5 million dollars involved. Motions by Senator Sherman to strike sections on district attorney clerks and marshals pay failed, and a Hill proviso about New Mexico assembly meeting time was settled after political contention. The house then refused to consider the sundry civil appropriation bill, choosing to focus on private pension bills and adjourning until Monday.

Washington Senate Senator Sherman United States Senator Hill Legislative Assembly of New Mexico Sherman Yeas House Tfill Gorman Dem Cullom Hill Frye Wolcott House of Representatives Hepburn Lown Pickler Cannon

Coal and mineral production and Wagener powdered fuel experiments

The annual report of the mineral industry for 184 of Great Britain lists 739,097 employed with 689,689 underground. Coal led values at £62,720,179, followed by building stone at £7,695,716. Gold produced totaled 4,285 troy ounces. tin, iron and coal were top products. The Philadelphia Press argues anthracite firms may legally regulate operations for owners, while officials are not criminals if they act openly and prudently. It notes experiments in London using powdered coal in a Wagener system with a conical hopper and air-assisted delivery to the boiler, eliminating flames and grates while ensuring thorough mixing with air.

Great Britain Philadelphia London

Langcliffe choir attends Presbyterian concert in town

Local notes report the Langcliffe choir attending a Presbyterian church concert in Latin on Thursday evening. Anna Clark of Pittston stays with friends. several residents attend funerals and social gatherings. highlights include a charity event for Primitive Methodist church and a flooded Heidelburg colliery.

Langcliffe Presbyterian Church Anna Clark Pittston Mra. Newlin Main Street Mra. Kleffer Dupont Wilkes-Barre Solomon Deeble Rooney Exssle Dunmore William Webber Michael Tormey West Side J. J. Langan Emmett Olyphant Langan Richard John Gillis Nicholas Gillis Giles Reagan Sousa

Prohibition address set and council deadlock noted in Peckville

G L Taylor visits Peckville and Scranton as For est City borough council faces a street commissioner deadlock. Rev J C Hogan plans a Prohibition talk at Stone Opera house in Binghamton on Conference Sunday April 5. Elmendorf found heir to Anneke Jans estate valued around 750 million with NY courts ready to settle.

G. L. Taylor Peckville Scranton Forest City J. C. Hogan Stone Opera House Binghamton Wyoming Hogan Rush Methodist Episcopal Church G. B. Stone Young Men's Methodist Church Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church Theodore Elmendorf Clinton Township Wayne County Anneke Jans New York City New York Manhattan Island

Burglary case highlighted by visiting officials and local crime notes

Dr Reed Burns of Scranton was in town yesterday. Miss Nellie Kimble hosted friends on Sixteenth Street Wednesday evening. Nev Henry L Jones of Wilkes Barre officiated at Grace church last evening. Chief of Police Loftus of Pittston testified before Justice Smith about burglars jailed for robbing J Fox and G Watts stores. Burglars were captured at Duryea. A large number of new dwellings will be erected here this spring with ground already broken.

Reed Burns Scranton Nellie Kimble Sixteenth Street Nev Henry L. Jones Wilkes- Barre Grace Church Loftus Pittston Justice Smith J. Fox G. Watts Duryea

Wall Street Review Highlights Quiet Markets and Rumors

The March 27 report notes quiet trading at the Stock Exchange as foreigners adjust positions amid Transvaal tensions. A Broad Street firm reportedly to forward 1.5 million dollars in gold next week, with further moves tied to treasury deposits and gold bar premiums. Tobacco headlines and minor gains in Louisville Nashville and Baltimore Ohio shape a narrow, fractional day with scattered shifts in grains and provisions.

Wall Street Review New York Aard Tran Transvaal Xal Operatora Broad Street Commission Treasury, Department Banka Manhattan Pacific Mall Baltore Ohio Hinn Louisville Nashville Baltimore Aml Tetaceco William Linn Allen & Wo Casamu Stock

Chicago Livestock Market Summary at Union Stock Yards

At Chicago Union Stock Yards on March 27 demand remained firm for cattle and calves with heavy packing and shipping margins noted. Prices ranged from around 1.90 for common cows to 4.06 to 4.18 for selected mixed and approved cattle, while sheep and lambs showed steady to good demand with exports at 4.0 to 4.7 per unit and good numbers of choice yearlings observed.

Chicago Union Stock Yards Fe Hlener Fuffato Buffalo N. Y Mary

Presbyterian church decorations completed in Hallstatzza

The Presbyterian church on Hallstatzza shows a fine appearance after completing decorations. Mrs Eben Gage of Hawley visits town, and attorneys K B Little and C A Van Wormer are in town. Borough council meets Saturday evening. Funeral for Miles Daisy Jackson held Thursday with Rev John Davis and Rev John Murphy officiating. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Nickel Plate Road dining stations receive praise.

Lowe Js II Presbyterian Church Eben Gage Hawley K. B. Little C. A. van Wormer Miles Daisy Jackson John Davis John Murphy Vental Rose Hil

Anzales Face Powder Announcement and Endorsements

An unclear notice describes Anzales Face Powder promising smooth skin and long wear. It mentions cosmetic claims and endorsements by growers or societies, with vague references to ingredients and usage. The piece presents marketing language without concrete dates or verifiable details.

Aerav Igorator Basnaeen Lane Barre

Philadelphia Tallow Market Quiet and Unchanged

Philadelphia March market reports tallow prices steady across varieties. Primes in hogsheads and barrels show no change with quotes around 4p per pound for prime in hogsheads and similar for other forms.

T.cloee Els Toledo Philadelphia

Castoria Recalled In Childhood Health Record

The note cites a repeated use of Castoria from infancy through adulthood, indicating early adoption for a child named Diaby and continued administration as she grew and had children. The text mirrors a testimonial pattern about Castoria's trusted role in family health routines.

Railroad Notes and Industrial Developments Across the Nation

Indianapolis dispatch outlines secret organizers in the American Railway union targeting railroad employees. Eight organizers operate nationwide, visiting homes to enroll workers. Also noted is a new Maryland Steel locomotive for Balanced Locomotive Engineer Corp, claimed to rival world records for strength and speed. General Electric plans a 75 mile electric rail line linking Kalamazoo Battle Creek and Lansing with a three mile spur. Passengers on the Nellie Bly express witnessed the Delaware river bridge first use for regular service, though a wreck near White Hill caused a temporary delay. Mrs Winslow's Syrup touted as teething remedy sold by druggists worldwide. Nickel Plate Road touted as Buffalo to Chicago shortest route.

Maryland Steel Company Sparrow Point Balanced Locomotive Engineer Company New York General Electric Light Company Chicago Kalamazoo Mich Battle Creek Lansing Atlantic City Pennsylvania Railroad New Delaware River Bridge Camden Haddon Avenue White Hill Bordentown Reed Pennsylvania Delali

Wanted ads for services and sales in Scranton area

A column of classified advertisements seeking trustworthy travel sum, barber trainees, sales agents, home-based workers, and various goods for sale or rent. Listings mention jewelry, special household items, horses, conveyances, and rental properties with addresses and contact notes.

New Dress Goods Lines and Wide Silks for Fall

In the Dress Goods Department new Sicilian Mohairs and Brilliantines in plain and figured designs arrive. 40 inch novelty suitings at 50c a yard, exclusive styles. Checked suitings in various shades and colors, wide goods typically 1.35 now 75c. Turkoman handkerchief silks for waists, Persian and Dresden silks complete the city. New art denims 36 inches wide for drapery and floor use. 300 pieces of leading Ginghams including Bates and Johnson seersuckers usually 12c and more.

America

Help Wanted and Sales Notices in Scranton Ad Sheet

Classified fragments show multiple 1906 job and sales pitches including salesmen wanted for hardware and cigars, agents for various goods, a few employment queries, and a public notice about the Providence Gas and Water Company stockholders meeting in Beranton Pennsylvania.

Providence Gas and Water Company Delaware and Hudson_tall Lackawtona Avenue Beranton H. KF. Athersom Scranton

Baldwek Gen Pass and OLHAUSEN lead advance tally

General Baldweke and Agent J H Olhausen coordinate a broad advance at the open theater event. The report highlights the leadership of Baldweke as General Pass and Olhausen as General Superintendent guiding operations across multiple sectors.

Vance J.H. Olhausen

Erie and Wyoming Valley Rail Schedule Note

Trains depart Scranton for New York and intermediate Erie points and for Honesdale Hawley and local points at 4 00 am and 3 23 pm. Returns from above points to Scranton at 11 23 am and 6 37 pm. Effective March 16.

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