Tin Plate Boom Fueled by High Tariff Prospects
New York a Nov 23 Manufacturers and agents say tin plate profits rise as demand grows and tariffs may lift home production. Pittsburg agreement already in effect since last spring sets 3 65 per box LC cokes at 14x20 107 lb box with delivery to major cities and West as far as Milwaukee. Officials say tariffs will boost domestic mills with higher employment while foreign plate remains pricier by at least 20 cents a ton.
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New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Milwaukee
New Castle Flag Burning Incident Sparks Debate
In New Castle Delaware on November 22, residents discuss a Madrid dispatch about a Spanish flag burned during a National Guard reception. One man reportedly tore down a flag used in decorations and burned it after a speech by Rev. V S Collins on Cuban belligerence. Officers will investigate the event.
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Madrid
New Castle
Del
Company H
Wlaware National Guard
Romeone
Cat Bite Tragedy Highlights Rabies Fear
In Lock Haven Pennsylvania Stella Seiten, 14, was bitten by a house cat while playing with kittens. The bite led to hydrophobic symptoms and the girl died after three days of illness. A doctor advised isolating the kitten patient in a dark room to prevent rabies exposure. no rabies symptoms yet in other household members.
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Lock Haven
Stella
John Seiten
Eagleville
Center County
Poverty After Easy Divorce In Topeka
Topeka officers report more than 400 deserted wives in a city of 95 000, with daily additions as wives seek work or funds for bread. The charitable society cites heavy fines and male worthlessness, noting a steady divorce mill with weekly grants to men and women.
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Topeka
Kan
Crank Attacks Highlandtown Convent in Baltimore
A deranged man tried to force entry to the Highlandtown German convent in Baltimore and assaulted two nuns earlier. Father Dressman cornered the suspect near the church and prevented further violence after he fled from the doorbell incident.
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Baltimore
Highlandtown
Father Dressman
Church of the Sacred Heart
Highland Avenue
Self Confessed Embezzler from Lebanon Bank
John M. Hoffer, longtime cashier of the First National Bank of Lebanon, admits embezzling nearly 110000 over six years. He has confessed judgment for 10000, bond unknown, and sureties unrevealed. He is under surveillance and set for arrest before a U S commissioner in Harrisburg. Bank directors promise to cover all losses.
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Lebanon
John MH. Hoffer
First National Bank of Lebanon
Hoffer
United States
Harrisburg
Marshall Winchester
United States Bank Examiner
Mount Lebanon Cemetery Association
Sons of America Hall Association
Petroleum motors tested on Manhattan Elevated railroad
New York reports a petroleum powered system to power locomotives without changing exterior. Inventor J S Zerbe explains oil injection over a brick bed replaces arches and bricks, reducing weight and eliminating smoke dust and fumes. Engineer training claimed to take three days.
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New York
Manhattan
J. 5. Zerbe
Zerbe
An Ancient Game Swindle Foiled In Corning
Spicer Berry a retired businessman and landowner was duped in a long running tin box and three card trick scam. A well dressed man proposed a $5000 gamble with Berry contributing $2800 and $2200 from the other man. Berry withdrew the funds and the trio headed to view a Canton farm. The box was opened to reveal only a stone and papers, exposing the ruse.
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Corning, N
Spicer Berry
Berry
Canton
Elmira
Terry
Starving in Brooklyn Woman Claims Massive Prussian Funds
In Brooklyn a 4 year old girl was found starving at 48 Smith Street. Police investigated after a letter to the Washington Star warned of self harm. The woman, Mrs Jarocke, says she is one of seven claimants to 2 million dollars sent by the Prussian government to Pulaski's relatives. She has papers and awaits trial in the U S circuit court.
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New York
J. T. Anrocke
Smith Street
Brooklyn
O'Reilly
Washington Star
Washington
McKelvey
Pulaski
Savannah
United States Circuit Court
Charities’ Commissioners
Henry C Harmon Found Safe After Wisconsin Disappearance
Henry C Harmon of St Louis resurfaces in Superior Wisconsin after vanishing from Blueberry near the Northwest Pacific road. He spent nearly two weeks in a timber belt and logging camps, once feared murdered or eaten by wild beasts.
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Superior
Wis
Henry C. Harmon
St. Louis
Blueberry
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
An advertisement touts a Mystic Cure that claims to heal rheumatism and neuralgia within one to three days. It asserts immediate removal of the cause and rapid disease disappearance, with the first dose showing benefits. Sold for 75 cents by Carl, 418 Lackawanna Avenue, druggist, Scranton.
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Carl
Lackawanna Avenue
Seranton
Spanish Cuban War Intelligence and Gomez Reports
News from Washington New Castle incident in Delaware shows no official dispute with Spain. The Cuban Junta in New York reports General Gomez has 35000 well equipped troops en route to Havana province and healthy. Weyler signals a possible Christmas window, while Madrid dispatches debate Weyler's return and possible victory before Havana.
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New Castle
Del
State Department
Preea
Spain
New York
Maximo Gomez
Las Villas
Santa Clara
Gomez
Havana
Weyler
Maceo
Pinar del Rilo
Madrid
General Weyler
Pinar del Rio
Cuba
Niagara Falls opens large power and aluminum plants
Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power company inaugurates a four water wheel eight generator power plant with 3,000 horsepower capacity and a Pittsburg Reduction aluminum plant. The facility uses a 210 foot head turbine and aims to develop 100,000 horsepower. dignitaries from Buffalo attend a banquet in the power house.
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New York
Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power Company
Pittsburg Reduction Company
Buffalo
Mrs Johns Ends Life After Poison Plot on Kids
In Waukesha Wisconsin on November 23 Mrs Elizabeth Johns drank carbolic acid and tried to force the poison on her two younger children aged 3 and 6. She shut the coal stove damper and removed the stove top, indicating intent to destroy her entire family before dying. The children woke briefly and spit out the poison.
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Waukesha
Wis
Elizabeth Johns
Banking ledgers and loan assets from a bank balance sheet
The report lists cash on hand and checks, commercial paper, loans secured by collateral, bonds and mortgages, investment securities, real estate, furniture and fixtures, and safe deposit vault values. It includes deposits, stock paid in, profits, expenses, taxes, and trust funds details.
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Widow Mrs Johns Dies After Fatal Fire Attempt
Mrs Johns a Malin Street widow died after a failed attempt at self harm. Police had previously arrested her for shoplifting. a warrant uncovered $500 in dry goods and clothing. Her husband died years earlier in a suspicious cistern incident. she had life and other interests, and six children aged 3 to 13.
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Johns
Malin Street
John
Wanted notices and sales positions advertised in ad clippings
Several recruitment and sales pitches appear, seeking patent idea proprietors, canvassers, and saleswomen. Listings include JONH WEDDERBURN & CO urging patent protection for a $180 prize and 200 inventions wanted, Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Co offering jobs in Cincinnati, and ED & CO soliciting stock subscriptions in Chicago.
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Patent Attorneye
Washington, D. C
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City seeks viewers for sewer costs in Beranton project
November term 1400 notices announce appointment of viewers to determine damages costs and benefits for sewer construction on Sanderson avenue between Glen Street and Cherry Place and the northerly side of Cherry Place near Sanderpon avenue Capouss avenue. Viewers will meet December 5 at 10 a.m. in Common Council room to hear exceptions and evidence. Executor Curator Mor s, Lackawanna estate letters, claims due. Also public notice of executor Leont. Morss Scranton. Real estate and wishes to procure useful fireman position in Wilkes-Barre area.
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Sanderson Avenue
Glen Street
Cherry Lace
Cherry Place
Sanderpon Avenue
Capouss Avenue
Eugene D. Fellows
George Shell
John J. Murphy
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