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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1896

Page

2

Knights Indorse Income Tax At Rochester Meeting

At Rochester on November 12 the Knights of Labor discussed adopting a graduated income tax and urged its passage by Congress to be included in party platforms. Resolutions opposed national bank notes and argued money should be government issued. Sovereign reportedly favored more political involvement, opposed by T. B. McGuire with regional strength for McGuire.

Mre Rochester Hayes Knights of Labor Supreme Council of the Farmers’ Alliance Indianapolis District Assembly Trooklyn General Assembly General Executive Board Committee On Laws Knights Congress Sovereign Orice Workman T. B. McGuire Amsterdam McCire New England McGuire

Jersey Game Wardens Luck in Enforcing Laws

Somerville New Jersey November 12 Rome Wardens are praised for enforcing state game laws. Deputy Stone of Somerset County allegedly increased his influence to secure positions. Frisco Sperige jailed for allegedly killing two robins. fined 42.65 dollars plus costs per bird, half going to the warden, half to the justice. George Sewall fined 23 dollars for rabbit hunting before the season opening. Friends paid his fine and he was released.

Somerville N. J Rome Stone Somerset County Frisco Sperige Megally Robbins George Sewall

Burglar Shot Dead After Waking Store Alarm

In Elba Genesee County two burglars stormed W A Hundremark General Store early today. A firefight with armed residents left one man dead behind the store, the companion wounded and captured. The captured man identified as George Stevens gave limited information.

Rochester Post-Expresa Batavia Elba Genesee County W. A. Hundremark Genessee County George Stevens

Prisoner Flees After Tooth Extraction in New Jersey

Frank Craig, an Easton bartender jailed for attempting to shoot Mrs. Bertha Morrison, escaped after a dental visit in Flemington New Jersey. He walked to Ringoes then boarded a train, eluding pursuit as authorities deployed to recapture him. His sentence would have ended today except for a minor fine.

Flemington N. J Frank Craig Bertha Morrison Craig Ringoes Lambertville Kuhl Alexfuken

Miller Resigns as Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Washington November 12 The resignation of Joseph C Miller commissioner of Internal Revenue treasury department is in the president s hands He conferred with Secretary Carlisle and the president and intimated a wish to retire from public service and enter private business He was asked to postpone his plan until after the election His relations with the president and Carlisle are said to be cordial

Washington Joseph C. Miller Internal Revenue Treasury Department Miller Carlisle

Miller Served Under Cleveland as Commissioner and Ally

The cordial note recalls Commissioner Miller as a Cleveland era ally of the president and Secretary Carlisle on hunting and fishing trips. A native of West Virginia, he was appointed during Cleveland’s first term and retired after Cleveland’s defeat. He was succeeded by Mason, another West Virginian, and Miller was one of two Cleveland appointees later reappointed, with ex-Congressman Forman of Illinois named as his successor.

Miller Alea Carlisle West Virginia Cleveland West Forman Illinois

Languishing Hop Market Cited Over Chemicals in Brew

New York November 12 1896 the October crop report by the agriculture department blames aging chemical substitutes for hops in brewing. The United States Brewers association denounces the claim as false and offers to aid in prosecuting adulteration. Secretary Morton replies that substitutes have been rare and the assertion is erroneous.

New York United States Department of Agriculture United States Brewers’ Associaion Morton United States Brewers’ Association Tattatician United States

Rusie Files Injunction Against New York Club

Amoe Rusie Indianapolis pitcher seeks federal court restraint to end New York club’s reservation rights. He alleges NL rules force contracts and block his free movement, seeks $5000 damages for alleged impairment of his baseball career.

Chicago New York Amoe Rusie Indianapolis Tusle Thusie National League Husle Ruste Rusl New York Cill Rusie New York Club

Bacchante statue delay rubs Boston and Paris plans

New York dispatch reports macmonies plaster cast for the Bacchante, to be shown in Boston Public Library, was destroyed in transit to Luxemburg galleries in Paris. The original smaller statue cannot be made without the original cast, delaying exhibition for months.

New York Macmonies Boston Public Library Luxemburg Paria Paris

Poor opinion of Knights quoted by Gompers in Indiana

President Gompers of the Federation of Labor dismissed Master Workman Sovereign of the Knights of P e as a figure of influence. He said Sovereign's reference to the federation has no effect and noted few members remain in his organization.

Indianapolis Ind Gompers Federation of Labor United Associated Presses Workman Knights of Pe Federation

Luzerne Shooting Affray in Wilkes-Barre

Dr John Fruit of Hazleton was arrested in Wilkes-Barre after shooting David Clark of the city. They had been out all night. at the Luzerne house Clark asked the doctor to rest, Fruit refused and fired striking Clark in the thigh. Clark was taken home and listed in serious but hopeful condition. Fruit faces a hearing in a few days.

Wilkes-Barre John Fruit Hazleton David Clark Luzerne House Clark Fruit

Parsons Sparks Disruption at Haymarket Memorial

Mrs Lucy Parsons spoke at the ninth anniversary memorial of the Haymarket bombing at West Twelfth street Turner hall in Chicago. Her remarks grew violent and police escorted her from the stage while the hall erupted but settled after Herree’s calm introduction.

Chicago Haymarket West Twelfth Street Turner Hall Lucy Parsons Herree Eaerte

Gold Inflow Boosts Treasury as Banks See Hoard Deposits

New York dispatch reports large gold consignments from Europe and Cuba arriving on ships Majestic Ori zaba and Athos. Gold deposits flood clearing houses and the Bank of England notes a bullion decline, lifting the U S treasury balance to 122 628 482.

Bank of England Treasury Reserve England Cuba New York Majestic Europe Heidelbach, Schkelheimer & Co Kessler & Co Orizaba Havana United States S. Smithers & Co Muller, Schall & Co James E. Ward & Co London Paris Athos Carthagena Treasury Veare Treasury Department Boston

Secret Session Of Steel Men's Association Convenes In Manhattan

Representatives of the Steel Men's Association resume secret talks at the Manhattan hotel in New York on November 12. AP sources say nothing of public interest occurred and Secretary Griscom may issue a statement later in the day. The session adjourned at 6 pm with no statement released.

New York Steel Men's Association Manhattan United Associated Presses Griscom

Outlaws Blamed in West Virginia Fire Death

Miss Cora Scott, a young woman from Milton, West Virginia, was burned alive when her parents’ home burned last Monday night. Authorities suspect revenge amid Lincoln county feuds between Hroomfield and McCoy factions. Magistrate Vance’s house had been dynamited. Scott, accused of complicity, offered no confession and was released before her home burned.

Milton W. Va Cora Scott Hroomfield McCoy Lincoln County Vance

A Church Consecrated in Worthingham Memorial Church

Bishop Potter officiated at the Worthington Memorial church consecration in Worthingham near Elmsford White Plains New York on November 12. The ceremony was assisted by archdeacon Van Klieek Rev Huntington Rev Dr Benjamin and other clergy. A large crowd from surrounding towns attended.

White Plains N. Y Henry C. Potter New York van Klieek Huntington Cracechurch Benjamin Irvington Worthingham Memorial Church Worthingham Elmaford

Death by Own Action in Lodging House

New York reports Mrs. Margaret J. Sesley, an elderly lodger at Mrs. Harriet Giehle's lodging house, who was said to be the widow of a British officer and had $4,000, took her life last night by inhaling illuminating gas to avoid surgery for cataracts.

New York Margaret J. Sesley Harriet Giehle Bonrling Lesler

Printing Company Officers Indicted Over Coin Imprint

Federal grand jury in Kansas City indicts Frank Hudson Arthur Kimberly and William J MCCurry presidents treasurer and secretary of the Hudson Kimberly Printing Company for distributing advertising cards stamped with a $20 gold piece imprint. The case centers on counterfeiting laws.

Kansas City Frank Hudson Arthur Kimberly William J. Mccurry Hudson- Kimberly Printing Company

Mystic Cure for rheumatism promised in days

An advertisement touts a remedy called Mystic Cure claimed to cure rheumatism and neuralgia within one to three days. It says the medicine removes the cause and the disease disappears after the first dose and lists a price of 74 cents sold by Carl Lorenz, 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.

Carl Lorenz Lackawanna Avenue Scranton

Chiropodist Offers Pain Free Bunions and Ingrown Nails

M B Hetzel, a chiropodist, provides treatment for bunions corns and ingrown nails. Services available at the office or at patients' homes by request. Moderate charges.

B. M. Hetsel eWaina Ateuueies

Wanted-Experienced Window dresser and salesmen at Rexford’s

Classified notice listing several employment openings and professional services in Scranton and surrounding area. Includes positions for window dressers, salesmen, and crockery staff. Also lists attorneys, architects, dentists, and clerical services with street addresses and building names from the Lackawanna region.

Crockery Rexford's Lackawanna

Railroad Timetables Delaware and Mindsdon Update

Timetable notice lists Monday May 18 departures from Sera and Carbondale with listed times including early morning and afternoon slots. Details appear garbled but indicate multiple trains operating between Sera and Carbondale with several scheduled departures.

Delaware Mindson Sera Tom Carbondale

Train Schedule Scranton to New York and Erie Lines

Effective November 2 trains depart Scranton for New York Nowhburg and intermediate Erie points as well as Hawiey and localities at 7:16 a.m. and 2:28 p.m. They return from those points at 10:23 p.m., 3:18 p.m. and 9:28 p.m.

Albany Saratoga Monteton New England New York Philadelia Tes Id Valley Railroad Benneytvania Western Pointe al Eobian Valle Mhamond Scranton Bareeniet North Nee -Barre Ganfes Mountain Pathe Atlantic City Newark Elizabet P.m. Ag Sun Philadelphia Toeminay Rae Unday Tekets Jowess Ratte Tee Fi'p Baldwin J. H. Olhausen Erie Wyoming Valley Nowbureh Hinghamton Oswego Fimira Corsing Bath Danaville Aunt Morris Luffato Buffalo Linghamton Nay Plinghamton Elmira Utica Richfield Springs A.m Lp. m Northumberland Mtston Witkenfarre Plymouth Bloomsburg Danville Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Nanticoke M. le Smith Ckhawanna Avenue

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