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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1896

Page

2

Knights of Labor Treasurers Report on New York Branch Dangers

Rochester reports detail the General Assembly of the Knights of Labor opening in November, with mention of Sovereign near-certain re election. The treasurer Hayes warns of a New York branch socialist cabal seeking control, lists funds received 2497.02 and printing costs around 14,000, plus 250,000 documents for the silver committee and 125,000 for the Illinois Democrats.

Rochester General Assembly the Kabits of Labor Sovereign Workman Sovereign Hayes New York Socialist Labor Party Knights of Labor Amon Purce Luzien Cenlel Ernest Hohm Minneapolis Tst Whia Democratic Congressional Committee Tlinois Democratic Committee Washington Daily Times Assembly 200 New Orleans Assembly Asneta United States General Executive Board Nen Ae Kegel

Steel Men Are Quiet at Bestemer Steel Meeting

New York November 11 The Bestemer Steel association met at the Manhattan hotel and adjourned until tomorrow morning with secrecy intact. Secretary Griscom and President Dent refused to disclose any details and a committee studied the association’s business likely hinting at reconciling conflicting interests and a possible report tomorrow. The session may run to Saturday or even Monday.

New York Bestemer Steel Association Manhattan Griscom L. Dent Dent

No liquor law in South Dakota as repeal looms

Aberdeen, Nov. 11. Prohibition law framed to regulate article 34 of the state constitution is urged by local lawyers and ex-legislators to be repealed by a vote that overturned prohibition. They contend South Dakota has no liquor regulations until the legislature reconvenes in January to enact a license law or alternative provisions.

Aberdeen South Dakota Southd Dakota Leegislature

Menelik Appeals to the Pope for Peace

The Vatican Journal prints King Menelik of Abyssinia's letter to Pope Pius X. Menelik says due to Italian hostility he cannot release Italian prisoners and asks the pope to intervene in the interest of peace. Monsignor Macaire carried the message.

Rome Vatican Menelik Absaynia Monsignor Macaire Abyssinia Lberty

Missionary Meeting Opens Seventeenth General Committee

In Detroit at Central Methodist Episcopal church the seventeenth annual meeting of the General Missionary Committee of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened. Bishop Edward G. Andrews presided as bishops present included all except Vincent Joyce Taylor and Goolett who were abroad. Homer Eaton named secretary and Lewis Curtis as assistant secretary. George E. Wasey gave welcome and Senior Bishop Thomas Howard responded.

Detroit Mich General Missionary Committee of The Methodist Episcopal Church Central Methodist Episcopal Church Edward G. Andrews Vincent Joyce Taylor Goolett United States Homer Eaton Lewis Curtis George E. Wasey Thomas Howaiin

National League Directors Discuss Awards and Schedule

Chicago November meeting reviews audited league accounts and awards to Piattiniare after a lengthy session. They plan to open the season April 1 and close around October 7, with meetings set for the first Thursday after the second Monday in November.

Lost in Montana Mountains Missing University Graduate

A disaster message from Troy Montana reports Nev Alexis Berk, once of Butte, lost in Fiathwaid country mountains during a severe storm while crossing a route. He is unmarried, about 25, with parents near Chielee, a University of Chicago graduate.

Butte Mont Troy Nev Alexis Berk Persoes Wissing Chlewee University of Chicago

House Wrecked by Dynamite in Kokomo Indiana

An explosion wrecked the residence of Herman Steinborn a pottery worker late Saturday night injuring his entire family. Mrs Steinborn was unconscious for hours and badly cut. Mr Steinborn suffered facial wounds. two children aged Minneat and Mabel were cut on the cheeks and eyes. Dynamite is suspected.

Kokoma Ind Herman Steinborn Altey

Boy and Girl Elope and Wed in Kokomo

John Tolley aged 17 and Frankie Shaffer 15 or 14 ran away from Clay township Indiana after school Friday. They obtained a license and married, visiting Elwood before returning to await parental forgiveness. The couple had been sweethearts since childhood and faced parents’ protests.

Kokomo Ind John Tolley Frankie Shaffer Clay Township Ei- C Elwes

Acadia Missing After Big Ont Storm

The propeller Acadia owned by Mackay of Hamilton left Fort William for Montreal with about 000 bushels of wheat. After the Wednesday Thursday storm, no word has come. fears for the vessel and cargo are raised. Both vessel and cargo are insured.

Toronto Acadia Mackay Hamilton Fort Williams Ont Montreal

Maritime arrivals and sailings from New York ports

Shipping news lists arrivals from Genoa and Copenhagen and several outbound sailings to Southampton Antwerp Liverpool and Rotterdam. Vessels Ha vel St Louis Maasdam Norge Sollee Obdum Slehted Lazard Karlsruhe Patria Manitoba and others are noted with routes and destinations.

New York Ems Genoa Welmar Mreman Hek Rotterdam Amsterdam Karlsruhe Newark Bremen Isle of Wight Manitoba Lonoon Patria Hamburg

Admiral Bunce Plans Winter Cruise to Venezuela

The navy shifts Admiral Bunce's squadron from home waters to the Gulf of Mexico and then to Venezuela within weeks. Officials say the move is for naval administration and readiness, not foreign policy, with ships to depart Hampton Roads near Christmas and winter operations to run through December.

Gulf of Mexico Hampton Roads Washington Admiral Hunce Venezuela Navy Department New York Bunce United States Eveluthon Rill Hunee Dave Rea

Wanted Advertisements Offer Jobs Across Many Trades

Classified notice style shows varied employment requests from salesmen, clerks, and agents. Listings promise high earnings, daily wages, or commissions with minimal upfront cost, seeking experienced window dresser, croc teery staff, and salespeople. Names and firms appear in scattered form with city mentions and postal abbreviations.

Job Ads Offer Wartime Style Commissioned Sales Roles

Classified notices describe two sales positions for canvassers and agents, offering permanent, profitable work with a two cent stamp reply from Lawrence Michigan and Cincinnati based firms. Includes promises of guaranteed daily earnings and wares to promote, requesting written inquiries with stamps attached.

Whitecaps mob maltreat a girl in Capac

In Capac Michigan on a Saturday, a mob of Whitecaps harassed and assaulted Miss Lowlea Roy at her father's house. They reportedly shouted threats against attorney WHP Jenney and his daughter, tore at clothing, and forced Miss Roy to leave with protesters urging tar and feathers.

Capac Mich WH. P. Jenney Lowlea Roy Whitecaps Jenney Whitecape Mr. Hoy Mies Roy

Worn Night Gowns and Skirts Sale and Local Help Wanted

Advertises discounts on night gowns and skirts with former prices listed. Includes numerous classified help wanted notices for positions such as boothkeeper, housekeeper, paper hanger, and various professionals in Scranton, with names and addresses of providers and firms.

Deaf mute couple dies in separate incidents in New Jersey area

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gulick of 72 Adeline street died within hours of each other while apart by distance. Mrs. Gulick died while visiting Somers Point, New Jersey, and her husband was killed by a train near Yonkers. Both were deaf mutes and longtime residents connected to the New Jersey School for Deaf Mutes. Funerals to be held at their home in the city.

Hten New Peter TR Ghnilick Adeline Gullek Somers Point Yonkers Gulick New Jersey School For

Coroner Jury Finds John Long Responsible in James Lord Death

A coroner's jury in Norristown Pa rules James J Son of West Falls died after being struck by a Reading Railroad train near Royersford. The verdict states the deceased was rushed into the train during a quarrel with John Long alias Dennis Long of Norristown. Authorities have not yet acted to arrest Long who is well known to police.

Orristown Corp S A James J. Son West Falls Reading Royersford John Long Dannis" Long Norristown Long

Local Movements and Upcoming School Directors Convention

Mrs. Cooner returns from Hazleton after visiting her daughter Mrs. William Morris. Major Bardwell travels to Canton Ohio on business. Jeweler L T Hurns visits New York City to meet his son Frank. Miss Eulalie Mouck of West Titts ton plans a visit with cousin Mire. E J Jordan notes a Wyoming county School Directors convention at Matt's Opera House on December 17. J B Miller operates a well drilling crew at the FLOP Avery foundey on Gravel hill. if water is not found, digging up the well may occur for post holes. Fassett and Pratt move into new homes at Thoga and Putman streets. Harry Nuteal and family return from Philadelphia with Mrs Tate formerly Miss Alle Hall of South Eaton.

Matt's Opera House J. BR. Miller Ling Avery Foundey Gravel Hill Mr Anery John D. Fassett James Pratt Thoga and Putman Streets Harry Nutealf Philadelphia Tate Allee Hall South Eaton

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Claims Rewarding Results

Richmond Virginia wholesale druggist L. Wagner reports a two month sciatic rheumatism attack ended by Mystic Cure for Rheumatism after doctors failed. He notes others also report fine results with the remedy.

L. Wagner Richmond

Chiropodist and Manicure Advertises Pain Free Service

Chiropodist M Hetsel offers ONHS bunions and ingrowing nails cured without pain or drawing. Free consultation and advice. Residence visits available at 0 Lacks awanna avenue. Ladies attended at their residence if desired. Charges moderate.

M. Hetsel Lacksawanna Avenue

Railroad Schedules for Albany and Nearby Points

Time table notices list trains to Albany Saratosh Montreal Boston and New England points with varied morning and afternoon departures. It notes connections via Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania railroads and mentions the Black Diamond Express and western points with multiple daily times.

Albany Saratosh Montreal Boston New England New York Philadelphia Etc Vie Lehigh Valley Railroat Penneylvania Lehigh Valle Tailroad Seri Atom Rom Carbondale Wiltes Larre South Lehigh Valley Railroad Aes Scranton Philade ‘Thia Pittston Wilkes-Barre Iy L&w White Haven Fingirton Pottaville Hebichemy Easton Reading Harrisburg Prince D & PL Lebith Valley Buffalo Stepenston Bridge Nnh He Wilbur cHas S.uIn Pass Phila Bouth Bethlehem Lackawanna Avenue

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