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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1896

Page

2

Minister Meline's Narrow Escape and Dreyfus Case Turmoil

Paris deputies faced a narrow escape for the Meline ministry as Hillot's domineering stance sparked opposition. Meline accepted a compromise and promised to back action in the Dreyfus affair while urging prosecutions. The session ended with calls to reopen the Dreyfus inquiry and public anger over costs of prison upkeep.

Billot London Pall Mall Gazette Paris Meline Chamber of Deputes Hillot Chamber M. Meline M. Castelin Dreyfus Pribtoner Save Ht Drevilags Chamber of Deputie M. Curtin

Jewish Women's Convention in New York Adopts Pro-Armenian Resolution

At the Jewish women's convention in New York a resolution expressing sympathy with Armenians persecuted for religion was introduced and then tabled. A later resolution praising improvements for Hebrews in Russia was carried unanimously. The body discussed Sabbath desecration protections, elected officers, and adjourned after Rabbi Mendes gave the benediction. The next convention will be in three years.

New York Ameren Attecrs Wis M. de Soli Mra Minile DP. Lewin H. G. Solomon Chicago Sophie Beers Miss Ladies American Une Niniv Deal Gertrude Berge Philadelphias Mendes

Stole Enough to Stock a Store in Baltimore Case

In Baltimore two women, Mrs Susan Thackeray and Miss Florence Brilth, face fourteen theft charges after an incident in a department store. A witness confronted them, leading to Thackeray confessing and yielding a large stash of stolen goods. Brilth, described as a dressmaker, admitted involvement. both claim a year of such activity.

Baltimore Susan ‘Thackeray Florence Brilth Granan

Clever Diamond Theft in Baltimore Pitfall

George W Polham alias Frank Wleon was caught trying to sell a stolen diamond ring from Jeweler John Greenburg. He entered the store to view rings, selected three priciest, and fled locking the door behind him with a wood inserted to the thumb latch, while bystanders laughed at his antics.

Baltimore George W. Polham Alliage Frank Wleon Jewler John Greenburg Polham Geenburg

Vorontzoff Dashkoff Named Foreign Minister Prospect

The czar invites General Count Vorontzoff Dashkoff to succeed Prince Lobanoff as minister of foreign affairs. The count is said to have accepted. Dashkoff Dashkoff was appointed Moscow governor general last May after the war, replacing Grand Duke Serge, whose wife is the czarina's sister, and who moved his post to St Petersburg.

London the Chronicle

Wool Soaring Purchases Sweep Chester Creek Mills

In West Chester Pennsylvania on November 19, mill operators in the Chester Creek valley rush to buy wool. Woolen goods manufacturers take in large quantities and pack away the fiber in every available building as dozens of loads are hauled to factories daily.

West Chester Chester Creek Valley

Wool Market Poised for Sharp Rise After Tariff Shifts

Seven carloads of raw material are being moved by a manufacturer who cites the presidential and congressional election results. With Wilson bill repeal and a tariff similar to McKinley, wool prices are expected to climb rapidly, making it hard to predict the peak.

Desperate Effort to Save Rockafellow in Embezzlement Case

In Wilkes-Barre criminal court Annie Meier sues ex banker F W Rockafellow for embezzlement. Defense argues multiple deposits and prior conviction avoid new penalties. prosecutors contend each deposit violated the act and warrants separate punishments. Judge Edwards reserves ruling, delaying until 10 o clock today.

Annie Meier Agen F. W. Rockafellow Wilkes-Barre Edwards Scranton John T. Lenahan Frank W. Wheaton Lenahan Tiane Lang Rockafellow Lynch Eastern Lenihan Long Dietrich Fell James L. Lenahan Air. Fell Denier Nearnet Jiice Edwards

Lafayette Hoodlums Scar Henry Payne Over Whisker Cutting

Five Lafayette College students were suspended for links to the whisker cutting of Henry Payne a Southold New York sophomore. Payne faced threats and derision from fellow students as he left for New York for medical care after the incident. Police struggled to quell crowds at the depot and in Phillipsburg as threats continued.

Easton Lafayette College Henry Payne Southold Payne New York Phillipsburg

Woman's Long Hours and Womb Trouble Claim Hearts

An article urges women who work long hours in stores offices mills and factories to use Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to fortify their systems against headaches backaches nervousness and other signs of uterine trouble. It cites Miss M G McNamee of Utica New York praising the remedy for renewed vigor appetite and overall health.

Lydia E. Finkham M. G. McNamee Catherine St Utica N.Y Lydia E. Pinkham

Failure of Contractors In Chicago Prompted Assignment

The Probst Construction Company assigned this afternoon to Gustave Wilke. A leading firm with New York headquarters, it did not file a statement of assets and liabilities. The firm built the Coliseum Schiller building the Peristyle at the World’s Fair and other notable structures.

Chicago Probst Construction Company Gustave Wilke New York Schiller Hagenbeck Fort Worth

Child of Connellys Dies in Forest City

Forest City reports a child of Mr. and Mrs. John Connelly died on Wednesday morning. The Hillside fire department responded to Wandling Monday evening. The Presbyterian church Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor held a tag social last evening with an excellent programme. Mr. and Mrs. E A Pentecost of Prompton visited friends Thursday.

John Connelly Hillside Fire Department Wandling Young People's Society of Christan Endeavor The Presbyterian Church E. A. Pentecost Prompton St. Joseph John Price Hyde Park Calvary Baptist Church Methodist Episcopal Church

Energetic young man seeks permanent position with earnings

An energetic young man seeks a permanent position offering $70 a month plus expenses. He asks for a steady income and mentions availability for quick side work or exclusive representation. Address box 845 Philadelphia PA and further details are provided. A separate notice offers a black and white setter dog puppy, four months old, for reward with return contact to Dr John L. Vontz 725 Madison Avenue.

Leure Philadelphia Asmo John L. v Ontz Madison Avenue

Composition of Congress as South Dakota Returns Arrive

South Dakota returns complete the fifty fifth congress with 207 Republicans 187 Democrats and 1 Populist. Five Republicans favor free coinage of silver while McAleer and Elliott oppose it among Democrats. House stands 202 sound money 165 free silver with a 47 majority for sound money. prior congress had 252 Republicans 92 Democrats 19 Populists and 2 vacancies.

Washington Navy South Dakota House of Representatives Messrs Hilborn California Prederick and Curtis Kansas Linney North Carolina Beach Hio McAleer Pennsylvania Eliott South Carolina

Venezuela Treaty arbiters set title rules and boundary principles

The London Chronicle outlines the arbiters' rules for the Venezuela treaty. A fifty year adverse holding or prescription can give a good title. Exclusive political control or actual settlement can create adverse title by prescription. The arbiters may apply international law not contradicting these rules and consider occupation at treaty date with equity and jus gentium principles.

London The Chronicle

Adah Richmond Demands Specifics on Her Stetson Marriage

Ruston, Nov 19 Adah Tichmond the actress and self-styled widow of John Stetson faced a setback in her will contest. She appeared in court but refused to specify when where or by whom she married Stetson. The judge ordered her to file specifications as counsel for the will objected to her general answers.

Ruston Adah Tichmond Actreer John Stetson Mise Richmond

Deed Found After Centuries in Chillicothe

An old deed dated May 1, 1707 is unearthed in Chillicothe Ohio confirming tithe to seven million acres in the northwest including St Paul Minneanoke and other towns. Land granted to Jonathan Craver by the Nandawalsele Indians, his heirs C B Hollawa and O U Gunn had pursued a claim for a century but could not complete it before the deed resurfaced.

Chillicothe St. Paul Minneanoke Jonathan Craver C. B. Hollawa O. U. Gunn

Local Educational Institute to Hold Saturday Meeting

A county educational institute will meet in School Building No 1 on Saturday at 10 AM and 2 PM. Excerpted program will include music essays criticism and general discussion focusing on the relation of school directors to schools. Invitations extend to all friends of education while social visits accompany the event.

Friends of Education Emma Coon Carbondale Edith Decker Honesdale Clark’s Green Scranton Herbe Davis Denner Barretts Alneham Chapman Fo Pactoryville N.S. Davis Emery Stone Gertrude Stone Mra TL Oy. Stone W. VL Qo Angie Tingham

Local Visitors and Rail Yard Progress Noted in Binghamton

Mrs A E Carne of Binghamton visited her parents near Verril while Mr KR A Haywards and Mr Williaam J Pike are mentioned in town. S N Thatcher of Binghamton was in town on Thursday. The stationary engine at the round house was removed and work began on a new ballet. Completion is not expected within ten days as the project will heat the round house and the YMCA building. Miss Maggie Carragg is visiting in Binghamton.

A. E. Carne Binghamton KR. A. Haywards Verril Wie Liters Imatinuie Frank Williaam J. Pike 3Haln Street S. N. Thatcher Thuredas Round House Stailroad Young Men‘s Christian Association Maggie Carragg

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