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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1896
Page
5
The page lists scattered items including meetings, elections, and public notices. Names such as Thomas Oscar Soul and Rosa Trasivtheta appear with unclear roles. Several church, civic, and society activities are referenced, with postponed meetings and electric light requests noted amid garbled phrases.
The letter from Hon James R Griner praises Hon A T Cone well as a worthy legislator and supports the candidacy of Alex Connell for re election to the general assembly. Griner notes Connell’s independence and steadfast line with his constituents on key issues. Wilkes-Barre November 2346.
Edmund Willian was struck by a freight train of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western near the Cayuga breaker while walking home to Providence. The incident occurred around 12:30 this morning. the victim was a miner employed by Von Storch and resided on Putnam Street.
Windsor hosts a reception Tuesday night for complete election returns from across the United States with a special operator. A lunch is served and all are welcome at the corner of Penn Avenue and Linden Street. Also advertised are Lohmann's meals on Spruce street and a Baby Bazaar coat sale.
The Tribune sets up a stereopticon on Linden Street near the court house with a special telegraph bulletin service to display live election returns. The paper promises fair, accurate results and will run the system until daylight if needed, with a rooftop wire and operator on the building adjoining the board of trade.
The Scranton gathering led by County Chairman Jennings features speakers Merrifield Fitzsimmons Doland and Merrettiehd praising silver policy and attacking Hanna. A large crowd packed the venue, with banners and roars as veterans and leaders rally for the Democratic cause and upcoming returns.
The mayor declined to set a concrete deadline and said actions would not be rushed before Sproats’ vacation ends on Thursday. Officials discussed options but focused on careful consideration and public timing.
A Scranton group of workingmen and voters pledges to unite with Lackawanna county citizens to defend wages homes and state prosperity. They denounce coercion and false accusations of political subservience by railway company officials and others amid heated campaign tensions.
The diagram explains how to vote early by selecting the Republican ticket. Voters are shown to mark the circle over the word Republican and follow the same method for other columns as needed.
A political guidance item explains that a single cross within the circle votes the entire Republican ticket from top to bottom. It warns voters not to exceed two county commissioner selections or risk voiding the entire ballot.
Foreman James Teavers and about fifteen members of the Franklin En Cine company met with Mayor Halley yesterday forenoon to press removal of permanent man William Sproat. They cited disobedience to foreman orders, mismanagement of horses and city property, and general disturbance as the reasons. The mayor promised to take the matter under advisement.
An old advertisement touts a cold cure with laxative Lromo Quince Tablets. It claims druggists refund the money if the remedy fails and lists a 25 cent price.
The piece outlines election returns tonight at the Central Republican club rooms with admission, refreshments, and a social program. Various venues including Young Men’s Institute and Clarke Bros will host gatherings for returns with a band, free lunch, and public invited.
Voters await final returns from all parts of town tonight as Anthony June is expected to be served. Citizens from Corner Penn avenue and Linden Street welcome the chance to hear results and participate in the process.
Fragmentary notice places an optician named Twining at 125 Penn Avenue in Harris drug store. It mentions hours from early morning to evening but lacks complete details.
A fragmented notice lists the Aulantie Fish Co at 118 Franklin and Beecham's as branding The King of Pilla. The sourcing reads like a commerce or product placement snippet with unclear context and a mix of names and terms.
A fashion notice touts a well dressed woman and an impossible climax with a fashionable cloak. It promotes Biggar Trade in wraps jackets and cheap prices. Featured items include Lads' Houdle Jacket at seven dollars and Tales' Astrachan Cape at seven dollars.
A compact notice advertises fur repair services by a Purrier claimed as the only practical option in the city, urging residents to visit for fixes and maintenance.
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