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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1896
Page
8
Enthusiasm at Republican Headquarters for Reynolds Victory
A large crowd gathered at Assembly Hall as H. G. Watrous read returns and J. F. Reynolds arrived as representative-elect. A Lackawanna club committee congratulated Reynolds whose brief speech drew loud applause. hotels and club rooms were packed, whistles and gongs added to the street tumult as crowds dispersed after 2 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly Hall
H. G. Watrous
J. F. Reynolds
Lackawanna Club
Reynolds
Hendrick and van Bergen
Epworth League Meeting Covers Cuba Evening
The Epworth League of the Methodist church held its monthly business session. The program included essays on early history and settlement, mariners and customs, and liberty. Members Hronson, Hobbs, Hicks, Dix, and others were elected or spoke, with Rex Meyers and Alene Herring among those recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Epworth bLeague
Methodist Church
Cuba
Hronson
Hobbs
Ixsay
Wells
Pat Botw
Missen Ttronson
Butler
Esvay
seeeNe Smith
Frank Schoonover
Rex Meyers
Alene Herring
Wedding at St Rose blesses Arlests pairing Casey and Loftus
St Rose church filled yesterday afternoon as Thomas Casey married Miss Alice Loftus with Miss Megric McCaan as bridesmaid and Edward Haley as best man. The couple, popular with many friends, plan to begin housekeeping on their new home on Cir Den Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rose Church
Thomas Casey
Alice Loftus
Megric McCaan
Edward Haley
Cir den Ivenue
Railroad Enthusiasm Marks Gravity Passenger Train
Enthusiastic railroad men and enemies alike decorate the Gravity passenger train this morning for Honesdale. Jainsorn, 8, and engine crews led by Ee Williams and Stephen Holgate display patriotic denoration with brooms and wagons to express their zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honesdale
Juandsorn
Smith
J. Galaghy
Ee. Williams
Stephen Holgate
Lingfelter
Leman Rhiel
Ensine Si
Man Struck by Engine in Delaware and Hudson Yard
Michael Healy, a 60 year old well known city resident, was struck by an engine in the Delaware and Hudson yard yesterday morning around seven. He was taken to a hospital with serious injuries and while there, hope remained for recovery though the outcome could be fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Healy
Delaware and Hudson
Hiebuck
Healy
Alow
The
Eliy
Coal Mine Tragedy Claims John White in Wilkon Creek Accident
In a Wilkon Creek mine accident yesterday a collapse occurred while mining coal. John White was initially killed and the family faces deep anguish after the incident as he had left home shortly before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ateleet
Wilkon Creek
John White
Local and Personal Notes in the City
Decorations along Gravity road honor McKinley and Hobart as Edward Hubliard leads the train of cars. Mrs BY J Kerins returns from Pittston. Mrs J C Loughney comes home from Avorn. Miss Mary McAndrew of Archibald visits her namesake in town. A masquerade ball by Edwards Peters' class and a Mozart orchestra concert fill local venues. Henry Lahm plans a clothing store in Jermyn. Dr J A Kelly learns of his mother's serious fitness in Pittston. Numerous buildings glow with fag and Japanese lanterns for McKinley. L F Benton visits in city then goes home to cast a vote at Afton. Rh A Jadwin visits Scranton. Edward Blacksledge injures a boy while riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hubliard
Ielures
McKinley
Hobart
BY. J. Kerins
Pittston
J. C. Loughney
James McHale
Maiy
Avorn
Mary McAndrew
Archiald
Watt's
Edwards Peters
Wood's Business College
Mozart's
Burke's Hall
Henry Lahm
Jermyn
Clothing
Gent
Afton
Rh. A. Jadwin
Scranton
Edward Blacksledge
John Finherty
All the latest from a 206 in Wilton shop ad
An early 20th century advertisement touts oil cloths and linoleums in all widths and prices. Window shades curtains plush upholstery and a range of novelties including fancy rocking chairs cobbler seats with the claim of the lowest prices.
Pendleton Manufacturing stockholders meet tomorrow night
The Pendleton Manufacturing Company stockholders will meet at Assembly Hall tomorrow night. Mrs G W Dowe of Port Jervis is visiting her husband at Hotel Anthracite. Mr and Mrs J P A Tingley have been visiting friends in Susquehanna County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Dowe
Port Jervis
Pendleton Manufacturing Company
Assembly Hall
J. P. A. Tingley
Susquehanna County
Forest City Borough Votes Quietly in Local Election
Election day passed with little excitement in Forest City as results from two wards showed McKinley leading in both. The tally included McKinley 129 to Bryan 90 in Ward One and McKinley 177 to Bryan 8 in Ward Two, with minor third party showings. The largest vote in borough history was noted and many citizens were absent from voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Bryan
Jeffersonian
Forest City
Hillside Coal Office
Tribune
Bb. F. Maxey
Mr. Maxey
New York City
Thongs Hennessy
Warren Track
St. Agnes’ Catholic
Drugelet
Alfred Davis
Jack Alexander
Scranton
Bert W. Blakeslee
University of Pennsylvania
Blakeslee
Wingeton seminary visitors and local notices
Mr and Mrs Henry Chapman and the Rev and Mrs Simpkins visited their sons at Wingeton seminary last Tuesday. Readey Bohner and family moved to the vacant house of Mrs Lloyd on Hickory street. William Kestell visited Scranton yesterday. Joseph Bell, son of Mr and Mrs George Bell, has been dangerously ill. Abraham Griener, a runner on the Delaware and Hudson gravity road, was badly hurt last Tuesday morning when knocked under a loaded trip while coupling. he dragged sixty feet and sustained multiple injuries. Alonzo Richards is erecting a new home on Hickory street. The Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid Society held its annual election. officers for the coming year include President Mrs William Johns and several vice-presidents, a recording secretary, assistants, and a treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Chapman
C. Simpkins
Wingeton Seminary
Readey Bohner
Moosic Mountain
Lloyd
Hickory Street
William Kestell
Scranton
Joseph
George Bell
Abraham Griener
Delaware and Hudson
Plane BE
Alonzo Richards
Methodist Episcopal Ladies’ Aid Society
William Johns
Po Snedicor
Edward Barber
Mra
MM. Rogers
W. W. Peters
Mason Pickering
Henry Chapman; Recording Secretary, Mra
G. A. Megargel
Jennie Frear
George Treverton
I 2
Traviss
Frank 1
Pawtor
Republicans Sweep Local Vote Gains At Township And Borough
The election turnout drew strong interest as Republicans won big in the borough and township. McKinley garnered about two thirds of all borough votes, with the township flipping to Republican by a clear margin. Wyoming County watchers peg McKinley’s plurality around 400. Local resident news notes Mrs. O H Williams visiting in Wetherly and Mrs. Sarah J Williams visiting in Binghamton. Jeweler George F Aprague has closed his shop and plans to build a summer boarding house at Lake Nicholson. J P Thomas of Scranton was in town on business yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Wyoming
Wilkes-Barre Visit and Borough Election Report
Mrs Morgans and children of Wilkes Barre visited Mr and Mrs John E Davis on North Main street yesterday. An unusually large vote was polled in Tuesday's borough election due to fair weather and idle works. Funeral services for Euhel Gammon, 1 month old, will be at the parents home at 3 o clock with Dr HL Harris officiating. Mrs David Edwards of Main street is ill at home. Calvary Baptist church fair and festival invites attendance November 24 to 28. Mrs James Powell of North Main Street is recovering after two months illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Edwards
Main Street
Calvary Baptist Church
James Powell
North Main Street
Local Visitors and Club Practice Noted in Montrose Community
Mrs Fliga Smith and Mise M Filla Smith visit relatives at Elk Like. The Montrose Gun club meets every Friday afternoon for practice. John Berney, allied with KEPL Powe at the United States Express office, accepts a position in Orange New Jersey. Artist James D Smiliie and his family depart for their winter home in New York after a summer stay. Wirt Conklin returns from Philadelphia for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fliga Smith
Mise M. Filla Smith
Elk Like
Montrose Gun Club
John Berney
Kepl Powe
United States Express
Orange
N. J
James D. Smiliie
New York
Wirt Conklin
Philadelphia
Aliens Detained Over Missing Passengers on Clive
About six hundred Italian immigrants arrived aboard the Clive at Ellis Island. Officials discovered at least three groups were not listed on the manifest, facing fines of 10 for each unlisted passenger. Genoese and Sicilian travelers appeared bound for southern destinations amid the confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jane
Ellis Island
Two Hoboes Die in Box Car Fight Near Wapwallopen
Harry Murphy and Henry Jones, riding in a moving Pennsylvania box car near Wapwallopen, fought over a razor. The struggle ended with both men injured. Murphy suffered a broken leg and internal injuries while Jones had his foot mangled and toes amputated. Murphy was taken to a house. Jones to a nearby hospital in Wilkes-Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Murphy
Henry Jones
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wapwallopen
Murphy
Lauterbaugh
Jones
McKnight Failure Suit Filed by Plains Depositor
Christopher Farrell of Plains, through attorney RE A Lynch, sues K A Hancock and O B McKnight to recover 786 with interest dating to 184. The case reflects the McKnight bank failure that affected local depositors. Farrell alleges the partners deposited with 4 percent interest until Hancock left, after which McKnight continued and later failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrisopher Farrell
Plains
RE. A. Lynch
McKnight
Parrell Breuchisult
Death verdict in city train accident
Coroner’s inquest into TF Hurley death finds he was struck by a Central Railroad of New Jersey passenger train while crossing the track. The jury absolves the railroad company of blame. jurors listed include Charles Keller George St John and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TF Hurley
McKee
New Jersey
D. J. Hurley
Charles Keller
George St John
Bb. SS. Alien
SF. Boizzard
William Uriges
W. Rk. Kline
Immigrants Linked to Scarlet Fever Bound for Wilkes-Barre
A police message warns of immigrants landing in Philadelphia from a vessel with scarlet fever. One person named Katrina Shikus with two children headed to 1 Cluster Street, another group of two people near 21 Waller Street, South Wilkes-Barre. Health officers notified and emigrants to be surveilled for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wilkes-Barre
Katrina Shikus
Etreet
Waller Street
South Wilkes-Barre
Paymaster schedules payments to Lehigh Valley railroad staff
Paymaster Wilhelm outlines a staggered distribution of wages to Lehigh Valley railroad employees across multiple towns. Payments are planned on various dates including November 11 16 and 18, covering Hazleton Freeport Mauch Chunk Coxton Sayre Ithaca Geneva Manchester Rochester Elmira Camden Freeville Avoca Parview and Mauch Chunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Weatherly
Hazleton
Tombicken
Freeland
Mauch Chunk
Packerton
Vicinity
Willie -Barre
Cexton
Coxton
Waverly
Sayre
Ithaca
Geneva
Manchester
Rochester
Elmira
Camden
Freeville
Bernice
Avoca
Parview
Death of Sugarloaf farmer Abram Hoetler
Abram Hoetler a Sugarloaf township farmer was found dead in bed Tuesday morning. Dr Brundage reports death from paralysis of the heart. He was a well known county figure and former proprietor of the Conynghem hotel. He leaves a son and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Hoetler
Sugarloaf Township
Brundage
Conynghem
Thanksgiving supper at Dorranceton church noted guest preacher
The Dorranceton Baptist church to serve a Thanksgiving supper. Rev. Daniel Morgan of Llandovery Wales, a rising Welsh preacher, is visiting the US and staying with his uncle Rees Morgan at 14 South Grant Street. St Aloysius society opens a night school in St Marys parochial building with forty men. attendance expected to rise. Health officers debunk a scarlet fever scare from a European arrival, confirming children are healthy. A Philadelphia board of health telegraph caused earlier alarm about families at Custer Street and 2 Waller Street in South Wilkes Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tvnniel Morgan
Congregational
Llandovery
Wales
United States
Rees Morgan
South Grant Street
St. Aloysius Society
St. Mary's
Por. Flood
Ashley
Europe
Board of Health
Philadelphia
Sligus
Custer Street
Waller Street
South
Wilkes-Barre
Reform in Journalism as a Call for Higher Standards
A Philadelphia Bulletin essay argues for reforming journalism through formal credentials and ethics. It asserts journalism wields power comparable to law and theology and urges degree requirements and professional safeguards to protect public judgment and credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Bulletin
Leader store auction style sale shifts stock at deep discounts
The Leader at 124-126 Wyoming Ave advertises a week of unmatched bar gains and a large over stock clearance. It touts hundreds of dress goods, silks, cloaks, millinery and more at prices far below manufactured cost, including serge pieces, broadcloths, silks, jackets, and women's and children's wear with deep Leader's prices.
Sensational journalism versus educated press ethics
The author argues that sensational papers dominate public discourse, demeaning serious knowledge. He warns of youth perversion and eroded decency unless Congress regulates journalism with education and responsibility, noting many papers mislead readers while educated editors wield greater influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tailoring offered with low prices in Scranton shop
Scranton tailors advertise affordable suits and pants with in house cutting and fitting. Prices range from 14 to 40 dollars for suits and from 3 dollars for pants, claiming superior fit at unmatched rates locally.
Electricity as Medicine Promises Lead in Medical Practice
Dr Green promotes electricity as a superior medical remedy, touting galvanism and electrotherapy for rheumatism gout paralysis and nervous diseases. He cites Galvans discovery and showcases X ray equipment while offering free consultations and mail information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Fdlson
Ranney
Rockwell
McBride
Mclntosh
Evoe
Green
Home furnishings sale with carpets and sideboards
Advertisement lists carpets at 24 cents per yard and stair oil cloth in two widths. Brus sel Carpets offers velvet carpets and oak sideboards priced 16.90 and 8.75. No remnants, but sizes large enough to cover rooms.
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Carbondale
Fine Entertainment
ST. Rose
J, Scott Inglis
Peckville
Taylor
Montrose
Clive
M'Knight
Lehigh Valley
Dorranceton Baptist Church
Wouily
Wyoming Ave
Vse
Leader's
Leaders
O. Deven
Castoria
W. J. Davis
Comlth
Laplin & Rand
Exra
Repauno Chemical Co
Lady Humber
Chase & Farrar
Linden
Stork
Jobber
Wolf
American
Pierce, Iver-Johnson
Waverly and
Featherstone
Crawford
Spruce ST
I. HL Pierce
Pean Ave. Market
DR. Green
Electro-Therapeutic Institute
Washington Avenue
Spruce Street
Scranton, Penna
Rubert Bartholow
Jefferson Medical College of
E. Whenetonk
Bastee Treet
Odephaian
Johnson
Japan
China
India
Pantie
R. W. Westcott, JR
Lackawann Avenue
Cor. Washington
S. G. Kerr, Son & 60
Meomingtone
Lackawanna Avenue
Third National Bank
Ove
Sigo
Clesater Bay
Snoaly
Wyoming Avenue
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