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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1897
Page
5
Harrisburg reports official totals from last week's election as computed by the State Department tonight. The release lists statewide counts and results for major races and electoral tallies.
The National League meeting in Philadelphia votes to abandon the Temple Cup series and adopt a minor league draft rule. A rule prevents major league drafting players until two seasons with minors and limits drafts from any one minor club. National Board of Arbitration members Young Robinson Soden Byrne Hart Brush are re-elected.
Fels Naptha soap noted as a boon to tourists and people who board. It allows washing with hot water unnecessary, suitable for handkerchiefs stockings and other small articles in a basin. Fels & O. of Philadelphia linked to the product.
The report notes a planned donation to the Harry Wright Memorial association to cover the Veteran Player monument costs totaling £3.77. A $75 donation was given to Joly Curtuyvolles, injured while watching a game when beer pines were thrown by umpire Tim Hurst. No players were traded, though several denis are discussed as potentially traveling for tomorrow's meeting. The Louisville club was bought from Reading Atlantic league. Carey and Irwin arranged acquisitions of Pitcher Johnson and Outfielder Sheehurn from the Newarks.
Miss Miriam Metello, aiding her mother and seven year old sister during a dynamite incident, acted to warn others and protect the child as a fuse burned near a 40 pound dynamite charge. Her quick thinking averted a catastrophic explosion.
Daniel Ward was convicted of burglary in Beaten Leith, Lower Lagoon township, Mey Jeet. He used a bicycle light to illuminate the house and bound and robbed Leith and two others, then kissed the injured woman during the attack. Ward faces a sentence of seven years in the Eastern penitentiary.
A blaze swept the Clayton building top story where the Dohivwire and Atlantic Telephone exchange operated. An assistant and another operator braved danger to save the office, but the wiring and equipment were ruined. Estimated damage runs around four hundred dollars.
Philadelphia coroner's jury rules Rev Henry Puke died of natural causes. The findings align with pathologist Dr Cathal who cited perivascular complications as the cause.
Reports from state officers detail Pennsylvania work, finances, and growth of the world’s mission network. Highlights include Mary Dunn’s salary views, Helen Brooks on associations’ strength, and new secretaries Mertha Wood and Anna Stover. Delegates discuss funding, prayer, and organizational methods across cities, colleges, and churches.
A doubtful claim urges people to let court run its course until beyond medicine reach. It promotes Komp'sa Paleam as a successful medicine with a positive guarantee to cure. Trial site free and price 2, at all druggists.
An advertisement touts Bromo Qu nine tablets as a one day cure for a cold, with a 20 cent price and a money back refund from all druggists. The claim is presented as a remedy but no medical proof is given.
Classified ads offer jobs in binding, finishing, sewing, telework, and sales. Listings promise wages from 100 per month plus commissions, home-based tasks, and eager recruiters like Evans & All in Chicago, Mango Chemical Co in New York, and Watson in Washington Ave. Multiple firms solicit laborers, agents, and sales representatives with promises of steady pay and flexible hours.
A fragmented ad copy lists under this head a one cent per word rate and mentions addresses on North Main avenue and Tackawonia with references to the Hoard of Trade Building and a return for a 40 percent reward.
Multiple old advertisements seek agents for selling goods including door storm products and precious metal based items. Listings promise commissions, permanent positions, and prepaid samples, with locations in New York Chicago and Michigan.
Notice fragment marked by town and date warnings about a minor and public liability. The text references Scranton, November 12, with partial contact or professional notices and hazardous medical jargon.
Eva M at 480 Lackawanna Avenue advertises hair chains as a Christmas gift. The notice claims a new and exclusive style and highlights availability at her shop.
The Scranton Board of Control invites proposals until 7:40 PM Monday November 2, 1507 for supplying coal to the school district for the next year. Specifications require good quality coal free of slate and dust, 2000 pounds per ton. Four districts outline school locations and tonnage by district. A total of 82000 pounds of certified coal will be purchased with forfeiture if the contractor refuses to sign after award. Bids shown per site. right to award reserved by the board.
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