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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1896
Page
5
New York November 27 R G Dun Co issues weekly review noting expanding trade despite slack in orders after the election. Wheat up six percent, banks lending freely, employment rising while iron and textile sectors face price resistance and slower demand.
Tuskegee residents recount Henry Dawson executed for murder who allegedly revived after hanging. After being taken from the gallows his body reportedly moved and was carried to a Buchanan area where burial was planned. A witness claimed the coffin lid was removed and stimulants revived him. further inquiry found no new grave nearby.
Samuel W. Ramp, former county clerk and bank cashier, died at his Cincinnati home. Reports claim he misused 150000 of Plebechner’s funds from a private account, investing in stocks, wheat, and the rice course, amid claims of excessive spending while serving in the state senate. Ramp was 61.
In La Plata Maryland on November 27 Mrs Emma Irwin wife of James J Irwin is arraigned as the alleged paramour of Gorge Matthews who was yesterday convicted of the murder of James J Irwin bringing new twists to the case and potential further proceedings against Mrs Irwin.
From the Washington post the annual report by Captain Brooks shows 11 518 073 letters and postcards sent abroad. The total weight 62 000 pounds carried to other countries with 500 000 pounds via the Atlantic. Revenue on exchanged articles exceeds gross expense. net excess cost of contract mail service is 4 or 6 dollars. Recommendation includes parcels post extension 5 cent registration fee reduction and limited liability for registered items lost or destroyed in international mail.
New York stocks were quiet and irregular as operators waited for the president to send his message to Congress. The Industrial group led losses with Consolidated Gas and Long Island slipping, while Paul and Omaha advanced on dividend talk. Money offerings were abundant and total sales were light at 14 178 shares.
Chicago grain prices show mixed futures with Wheat and Corn quotes listed for several contract months. The market note includes November December and May positions with prices and related terms, followed by scattered figures and commodity shorthand reflecting a snapshot of bids and storage notes.
November 27 at Union Stock Yards reports strong demand for prime to extra cattle and heavy market for heifers and calves. Sheep and lamb offerings show mixed quality with bids and prices noted. packers and buyers focus on heavy weights and shipping readiness amid varied stock types.
Priceburg resident Misa Nelle Rennie of Jermyn visits friends here. Fred Dingleberry Jr. of North Main Street is seriously ill with diphtheria. Grace Schaller and Jennie Alexander visited in Olyphant Thursday. Daniel Clements of Hyde Park visited relatives in town yesterday. Frank Nieland and Henry Ries visited friends in Archibald last evening.
A fragment from the Washington Star ponders the world turning despite sorrow and loss. It reflects on enduring cycles, hope, and the persistence of light as days advance and time moves forward.
James Atherton of Green Thilge spent yesterday with his parents Mrs Hall and daughter Jessie who plan to travel to Diinals for the winter. School directors seek to engage M J Hall to teach the remainder of term at School No 1. Filial White is a candidate for post office honors.
Mr and Mrs H L Galge departed for Baltimore to visit daughter Mrs EB Whitlock. Loren Clements and Miss Ada Pryor of Middletown Conn returned to Brooklyn after a few days with W F Clements. William Monahan of Tobyhanna spent Thanksgiving with his mother Mrs Cunningham. Mrs J M Noack was in Scranton on Wednesday. Mrs A J Hornbecker and Mrs G Cron visited Madisonville on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs S S Yeager hosted guests for the holiday.
A Monday evening gathering at Mill street featured Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Clements Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Noack Dr. and Mrs. L Amoreaux Miss Ad daline Pryor of Middletown Conn Sue Pyle Bessie Pyle Mollie Noack and Messrs Frank Posten and H Loren Clements in attendance.
The ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year old teething remedy used by millions of mothers. It claims to soothe the child soften the gums relieve pain cure wind colic and diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle.
A jumble of classified line ads offers help wanted females sales positions sales agents and opportunities across cities. Entries advertise warehousing manufacturing and sales roles with promises of high earnings quick starts and flexible arrangements. A few firms seek canvassers agents or dealers while others push patent services and business opportunities.
A varied page lists items for sale and services including a silver plated double bell euphonium, a cottage and lots for sale in Elmhurst, real estate and rental notices, employment offers for agents and salespeople, stock and broker services, and job seekers seeking domestic work, general labor, and clerical posts across Scranton and nearby areas with addresses and contact prompts. The jumble includes pricing notes and incomplete fragments.
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