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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1897
Page
7
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Local baseball note announces Wilkes Barre versus Scranton scheduled for today at 3 45 with admission set at 25 cents. The brief highlights the city league matchup and pricing for spectators.
From July 1 to 1 revival meetings will be held in the Armory on Adame Avenue led by Mr Critter den of New York founder of the Florence Crittenden mission. Exchinimes at the Beranton Cleari House last week totaled 788 002 105 with daily breakdowns listed by manager F C Shafer. A Duck dance for youths will be held this evening in Excelsior hall Wyomi ng avenue organized by Mrs Elizabeth Leewis dancing class with about forty couples and music by Mau er.
Editor R J Beamish of the Free Press was hurt Saturday morning while returning from Elmhurst. His bicycle tire slipped on Mulberry Street and he was thrown to the ground, suffering facial scratches and severe head and shoulder bruises.
Mrs. John Sammon II of Avoca died Saturday after six weeks of paralysis at about sixty. Survived by Thomas Patrick William and Louise of Avoca and Michael of Eureka Utah. Funeral with requiem Mass at St Marys church and interment in St Marys cemetery. Philip Moyer of Providence died Saturday at his brother Frank Moyers East Market street home aged 72. Funeral at 2 p m today private conducted by Rev G B Guild. Interment Forest Hill cemetery.
Washington May 20 The strategy to embarrass Speaker Reed over the Inaction programme has become a fixed policy of Representative Simpson and some minority members. This week House sessions will see continued notices as conference reports on sundry civil and Indian appropriation bills await consideration. A quorum absence and homeward travel delay action with plans to recess until Tuesday and adjourn until Thursday. If a quorum returns the House will pursue the two conference reports and the special appropriation bill for the government printing office.
John Maddigan of Port Chester died early today near his home from a deep thigh wound before hospital transport. Authorities believe the injury followed a free fight at his house last night, possibly linked to excess intoxication at a local party.
Rev W H Main of the Baptist Emanue church Buffalo testifies he found immediate benefit from Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder after trying many remedies. He calls it a wonderful remedy and notes it relieves instantly. Sold by Mathews Bros.
Memorial services were held at the cottage near Mount McGregor where General Grant died. A large local gathering attended from this and nearby towns amid a foreign display of floral offerings and tribute.
A religious-tinged account notes Memorial Day services led by Rev. J P Moffatt and Rev A F Chaffee at Grand Army posts in Colonel Montes Post 319 and Griffin Post 189. Veterans, widows, and orphans honored with patriotic hymns, flowers, and sermons urging unity, sanctity, and remembrance under the flag.
Presbyterian and Anglican ministers led services across Pittston and nearby towns. Holy Communion and morning sermons were held at St Luke's Episcopal and St Peter's Lutheran, with evening preaching at Court Street Methodist. A pulpit exchange featured Rev Levi Bird and Rev C W Fischer.
Denver officials report strong national interest for the International Gold Mining convention set for July 7 to 9. Delegates from New York, Georgia, California, and western centers are arranging exhibits and space, with international Southern American attendees expected as rail rates promise broad attendance.
The first St Elias expedition fails at sea with Henry G. Bryant E J Latham and J Entriken among five men in Seattle. They plan to march to the field around July 1 reaching it by October 1 using packers instead of dogs. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad appears in the same column.
Charles Snyder a Nicholson brakeman on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad was found unconscious lying face down across lumber car bumpers between La Plume and Clark's Summit after a mid afternoon disappearance from the train. He recalled a heart pain and dizziness near Glenburn before the shock and sinking sensation, then recovered en route to Moses Taylor hospital but declined admission and returned home.
Cambridge May 20 The John Harvard statue in Memorial Hall yard was daubed with red paint during the night likely by students celebrating Harvard's victory over Princeton yesterday. This is the second such incident in five years and authorities began cleaning the base and steps.
Madrid reports a continuing political crisis as ministers say Premier Canovas intends to suspend the chamber next week to delay the ministry's overthrow until October. The Heraldo warns of possible U S intervention in Cuba and questions Spain's response to the crisis.
Salt Lake City May 30. Richard Harvey convicted of burglary was sentenced to three years. While handcuffed in the court room he broke for liberty, knocked down bailiffs and was shot and seriously wounded by Deputy Sheriff Burt.
Dress suit cases cream pitchers oat meals plates cups and saucers bon bons and other pieces listed for sale in a local ad.
The Chicago Times-Herald notes final plans for the National League of Republican clubs convention in Detroit on July 13. Woodmanzee and Secretary Dowling announce they will not seek re election, prompting several hopefuls to file in, including Marcus Pollasky of Clines for president and Edward H Hetty Green's favored son.
A readable fragment lists everyday pantry items and staples such as corn starch electric starch Diamond starch Banter soup Live Oak soup Rice milk crackers lemon cakes molasses cakes Nic Nic molasses host gal table syrup vinegar parlor matches dust corn meal rolled oats oat meal and related quantities. The list resembles a midcentury grocer inventory with assorted brands and unit mentions.
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