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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1896

Page

2

Democrats Gain Ground in Next Congress and Fallout

Washington Post summary notes Dems add seats across states including California Colorado Delaware Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Michigan Missouri Nebraska Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Utah Washington for a net gain of 28, Populists 16, Republicans down 37. details battles involve James J Belden and George W Murray with numerous named districts, towns, and figures.

Washington Post Congress California Colorado Delaware Idaho Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Michigan Missouri Nebraska Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Utah Washington Ilinois Montana North Carolina Maryland Virginia New York Louisana James J. Belden George W. Murray South Carolina William Ellicott George H. White Dr. Booze Mudd Harber Haker Cooke Imnola Gardner New Jersey Alabama Bishop Coopers Texas Wisconsin Taylors Arizona Tillinois Tilinois New England Rhode Island Lamb Martin Josipps Fox Cooney Kerr Skinner Packer Fischer Oregon Mann Moody Massachusetts Bland Minole Iowa Connecticut Hilness Minnesota Vermont Strode Arkansas Robb, Steele Gamble South Dakota

Jailor Prevents Lynch Mob in Henderson Kentucky

Prompt action by authorities saved three African Americans from lynching in Henderson, Kentucky yesterday afternoon. Dave Powell Will Dixon and Will Lowrey were arrested as mob leaders were restrained and the crowd dispersed without further violence.

Henderson Dave Powell Will Dixon Will Lowrey

Girl Sentenced to Jail for Assault on Two Men

Edith Behr, a young woman from Union township, was found guilty of kicking and scratching Harry and William Bloy and pelting them with stones after cattle intruded on a turnip patch. Judge McCormick ordered three months in county jail, despite her plea for leniency.

Elizabeth N. J Edith Behr Harry William Bloy Miss Kehr Teant Miss Behr Lyons Farms Behrs Union Township Bloys William Henry Bloy Behr Edith Feld Lepen Waverley Newark

Suit to annul a marriage in Hyde Park case

In Poughkeepsie a marriage from Hyde Park is challenged as invalid. Miss Rachael Schryver, 27, and Alvah Baker, 21, married after Baker was arrested at work and taken before Justice George Rymph. Baker claims he was unaware and under a spell, while Schryver’s family says the pair were engaged. Mrs. Baker will oppose the annulment. the Schryvers are prominent Hyde Park residents.

Poughkeepsie Hyde Park Rachael Schryver Alvah Baker Baker Frederick W. Vanderbilt George Rymph William Ostrom Connecticut Schryvers Albert Sehryver New York

Rosenberg Deceived Her in Alleged Seduction Case

Miss Heebler, a Poughkeepsie woman, says Alexander Rosenberg of Poughkeepsie posed as her husband for over a year and believed they were married after signing a document. She learned of his engagement to a Brooklyn Jewess and had him arrested on a grand jury seduction charge. The event followed a trip to Smallsburg where a minister declined to marry them.

Poughkeefele Alexander Rosenberg Heebler Mr. Rosenberg Broooklyn Rosenberg Mies Heebler Smatsburgh Poughkeepsie

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Praised by Local Druggist

Richmond Virginia wholesale druggist L Wagner reports a severe sciatic rheumatism attack lasting about two months. He credits Mystic Cure for Rheumatism with curing him after doctors failed, and notes he has heard of good results from others using the remedy.

L. Wagner Richmond

No News From General Weyler In Cuba Ambiguity Grips Havana

Havana reports no clear word on General Weyler’s whereabouts as insurgent activity widens. Ducassi and Serafin Sanchez are linked to attacks near Calabargar and Condado, with casualties and sabotage noted. Exile Cuban prisoners in Spain face crowded pens, while reports from Manila dispute a reported Novaleta victory.

Havana Pinar del Rio Weyler Ducassi Rubi Hills Lara Calabargar Santa Clara Saya Serafin Sanchez Condado Trinidad James Brown Spain Flavana Madrid Imparcial Cuba Fernando Po Ceuta Africa the Sun Manjuidh Barcelona Peninsular Hong Kong Manilla Novaleta

American Duryea Wins London to Brighton Motor Race

A large crowd watched the London to Brighton motor car race depart from the Hotel Metropole. About fifty vehicles including Damler cars and Duryea carriages began the 47 mile course, won by the American Duryea motor in four hours as rain halted plans for a Brighton arrival celebration.

London Hotel Metropole Brighton Harry Lawson Levasker Phaeton Paris Marseilles Duryea Duryea Motor

American apples sell well in Hamburg trade

A private cablegram from Hamburg reports the first shipment of Boston apples sold quickly, netting $2.00 to $4 per barrel depending on quality. Buyers consider prices remarkably high amid German efforts to scare markets with disease stories. Supply is described as insufficient for demand.

Boston Hamburg Germany

Strike Declared Off at Tudor Ironworks in St Louis

The two year strike at Tudor Ironworks ends as management grants higher wages. Eight hundred workers return to jobs amid a surge in orders for structural iron and a broader business revival in St Louis.

St. Louis Tudor Ironworks

Chiropodist Offers Painless Bunions and Ingrown Nails

Chiropodist EF Hetsel announces cure for bunions and ingrowing nails without the feast palm or drawing blood. Consultation free. Services at 0 Lack Awoopa Avenue with options for ladies to be attended at their residence. Charges moderate.

Awoopa Avenue

Special Notices Soldier in Our Civil War relic sale

An advertisement offers Frank Leslie’s famous war pictures in a two volume set with about 2000 plates. The complete collection, sold monthly by Moody at Adatios Ave, promises authentic battle scenes and vivid engravings for collectors and historians.

Frank Leslie Moody Adatios Ave Seranten

Cleaned up text fragment prompts local notice

A compact OCR fragment mentions addresses 1100 North Mein and Erckes' drug stores with unnamed parties and multiple names. The readable portion hints at a business or legal notice involving premises and individuals but lacks clear actions or outcomes.

Belgas Briggs Proprioreen

Wasted Well Known Man in Every Town of Kane Stock Subscriptions

Wasted well known man in every town of Kane stock subscriptions a monopoly for agents capital required Edward Fis & Co. Porder Block Chicago.

Kani Edward % Fis & Co Porder Block Chicago

Prominent Scranton Attorneys and Firms Listed Across Offices

A long directory lists many Scranton lawyers and offices with venues including Commonwealth Building, Burr Building, Traders National Bank Building, and Woolworth areas. Names include Frank F. Boyle, Edward W. Thayer, Jefferys and Ruddy, Warren and Knapp, Alfred Hand, James W. Oakford, Samuel W. Edgar, L A Watres, Urie Townsend, RR Pitcher, Compwys, D B Replogle, Killam, James J Hamilton, Watson Diehl Hall, and G F Kellow alongside dressmaker Mrs M E Davis.

L. A. Watres Lackawanna Age Scranton Urie Townsend JAS J. H. Namilton Commonwealth Bidg Beranton, Watson, Diehl & Hall Traders’ National Bank

Scranton Hotel and business directory listing items

Scranton establishments listed include The Elk Cafs on 125 and 17 Frank, Scranton House near D L and W depot, Westminster Hotel at Sixteenth St and Irving Place New York, Bauer’s Orchestra services, Gaver conductor address 117 Wyoming Ave, Melargeed Brothers printer supplies, Frank P Brown Co woodware cordage oil cloth, Thomas Aubrey accountant Rex Fire Extinguisher agent. Names include P Zeigler Victor Koch Geo Mt Caray R J Gaver. Addresses provided in Scranton PA. Rates listed for hotels and plans noted.

Frankun Avenue P. Zeigler Scranton House L. & Wassenger Victor Koch Westminster Hotel Cor Sixteenth St Irving Place New York GEO MT Caray BAUER R. J. Gaver Wyoming Avenue Hulbert Washington Ave Scranton Frank P. Brown & CO West Lackawanna Ave Thomas Aubrey Willams Building Postoffce Rex

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