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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1896
Page
5
R G Dunn & Co reports a major shift in business conditions as fears of disaster fade. Stock rallies, wheat gains followed by profit taking, and a drop in interest rates signal renewed confidence, with pig iron prices rising and mill demand anticipated amid ongoing industry realignments.
Mark Hanna spoke at the Union club dinner with 95 intimate friends, praising lifelong friendships and rejecting any official office. The audience applauded loudly then fell silent as plans to accept office were echoed by his supporters. He reaffirmed his intention to stay in Cleveland and remain among his friends.
In Havana on November 6 General Aldave’s forces clashed at Alberich in Pentro Principe with Serafin Sanchez and Carillo. Spanish casualties were light, insurgents heavy. The steamer Guaniguanico arrived with 300 troops from Pinar del Rio. among passengers was rebel leader Luis Lazo who was later found dead in his cabin having cut his throat.
Pittsburg on November 6 reports Charles Moon of Sharpsburg age 72 died today from a beating received Saturday night while returning from political participation. Michael Compers is charged with Moon’s murder. The incident occurred after the midnight hours in a Sharpsburg vicinity. Investigators say motive relates to local political tensions. Moon’s death follows a sequence of assaults observed in the area during the election period.
Moon lay by the roadside with a broken back when Michael Connors of Montrose was jailed on assault charges. Connors claims Moon was drunk, fell over an embankment, and was hit by a West Penn railroad train.
Highland Falls, Nov 6. In a rain filled ride through town, George Zeiit, a local merchant, was borne in a two wheeled cart like a jinriksha by John Dunlea, a blacksmith, who wagered Bryan would win New York City by 60,000 votes. Dunlea, weighing about 20 pounds, wore American flags and Chinese lanterns on the wagon. he fainted from fatigue at the end.
New York dispatch reports developments in the last twelve hours show gold forces will not control the Fifty-fifth Senate. Gold Republicans 3%, Gold Democrats 8, Silver Republicans 0, Silver Democrats 26, Populists 0, leaving 44 with a two vote gold majority. North Dakota may elect a free silver senator, prompting Pickler to withdraw. Senate likely to be deadlocked. House changes listed: Republicans 214, sound money Democrats 2, Democrats 118, silver Republicans Populists fusionists 23.
Episcopal services will be held in Ed wards hall Blakely tomorrow at 4 pm with Rev F E J Hought on of Dunmore officiating. An entertainment and social follows at Congregational church next Monday evening with a full program of music recitations and solos. Revival meetings start tomorrow evening at Blakely Baptist church for two weeks led by Rev John T Vine. Ladies of the Presbyterian church held a home social in Edwards hall last night with a pleasing program and refreshments.
Will Warner rents his farm near Harford Pennsylvania and moves with his family to stay with his in law Mr and Mrs Charles Spencer on Thomas. Grace Winters is surprised by town youths and misses at G W Walkers farm. Young Men Glee Club performs at Lakeside for Susquehanna county people. A box party for Rev G E Van Woert at George S Hinkles succeeds. Genevieve Bacon collects for the university at Fair. Dr E S Wheeler and Edwin Stephens ride to Pike county deer hunting on election morn. Ladies Ald society of the Methodist church meets with Mrs Horace Mack.
C H Lamaroux improved his house with a new porch and repaint. James Luge, oldest son of Mr and Mrs of Duryea, was buried at Marcy cemetery on Thursday. Mrs Edward Tinklepaugh of Little York is seriously ill at home.
The New York stock market broadened with strong demand across sessions at the exchange. Trading showed 499,157 shares with gains in leading issues and notable activity in Reading Tennessee Coal Western Union and Edison General Electric. Wheat advances supported late-session buying as prices reached near-day highs. Buger, Hiillona Steel, Tobacco preferred and others showed strength.
Scranton exchange lists quotations based on par value with references to multiple local firms. Entries mention Scranton Panemaiwae, Boccone Dickson Manufacturing Co, Lacka Township, Beranton boroughs, Mt. Vernon Coal Co, Azle Works, and Traction Co with mortgage and due dates.
The Philadelphia jobbing market remained quiet with no major price changes. Readouts cover city smoked beef, hams, pork products, sides, bacon, lard, and tallow with references to average levels and varying storage forms.
The market reports mixed futures with corn and oats given for November and December contracts. Pork, lard, short ribs, and various cuts show bids around the mid four dollar range, with flour firm and several staples quoted by grade and delivery month.
The Nov. 4 market notes show wheat and corn futures steady to firm with various futures contracts listed including No 2 red and No 1 northern wheat while oats and corn move modestly. Provisions cheese and butter are steady with slight firmness noted in cheese prices and western fresh butter.
The Buffalo market shows heavy steer sales cited at various prices, with figures around 6.75 for some, and others at 2.05 to 3.50 for stags and bulk. Sheep and lambs remain steady with native lambs ranging from 4.15 to 4.40, mixed sheep prices around 3.25 to 3.50 for late wales and Canada lambs.
The Odist Episcopal Church will furnish a Thanksgiving dinner in the Ladies Ald Parlor. The Ladies Ald Society aims for strong patronage, noted for serving good dinners.
Cattle and hogs show a firm to higher tone on November 6 as buyers push prices across grades. Cattle ranges include common to extra at 3.49 to 4.25, stockers and feeders 2.75 to 3.70, cows and bulls 1.53 to 60s, calves around 2.70 to 4.0, western Rangers 2.2 to 4.0. Hog market reports none. packers hold firm with heavy lots 3.23 to 3.60. Lambs noted with mixed ranges and light demand.
Division No 14 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Brotherhood of Ballys will stage a grand entertainment and social at Fadden's hall on Thanksgiving evening. Proceeds benefit charitable causes in the parish community.
Nov. 64 notations show no change in option actions today as credit balances hold at 117 with little trading activity reported. Market observers note a calm session amid stalled momentum and steady pricing across crude and derivatives.
Fragmentary text appears to reference corns bunions and ingrown pate with mentions of painless treatment and a song lyric tone. Readable elements include garbled phrases about foot care and a promotional style.
Classified notices show multiple solicitation items from the era, including demands for agents and sales positions. Names and locations such as Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Co Cincinnati Chicago and Boston appear, with offers promising daily earnings and commissions for canvassing and sales of goods and services.
Classified list presents multiple names and contacts in Scranton area offering services and attorney-structured notices. Includes P J Allen and A Briggs proprietors, various lawyers with office addresses, and local service providers such as Bauer's Orchestra and Megarger Brothers printers.
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