Republican Excursion to Meet McKinley Promises Ample Accommodations
The Republican Press of Northeastern Pennsylvania announces a Sunday October 9 departure from Scranton via D H and Pennsylvania Railroad to Wilkes-Barre then Canton with Major McKinley speech. Return trip planned to view the Allegheny Mountains by daylight, October 11. Tickets sold at the D H office with lunch car and sleeping cars available. passengers pay own way. advance notice requested to ensure accommodations.
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Pennsylvania
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania Railroad
Canton
McKinley
Allegheny Mountains
Bertha
Bryan Urges Silver for Money and Decries Policy Shift
In Clarksburg and Parkersburg West Virginia on October 1 William J Bryan argued for silver as money and criticized Republican shifts on the double standard. He contrasted his party’s stance with past Republican remarks and cited six year old positions on circulation and the Sherman act.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Bryan
Clarksburg
Mir
Mark Hanna
United States
Speaker
William J. Hryan
Grafton
J. T. McGraw
West Virginia
Traders
Fair Grounds
Double Tragedy at Plano Details Revealed
Peter Hein, jailed pending October grand jury action in Kendall County, faces charges for fatal shooting of Perry Ferguson and wounding Ferguson's wife. Hein allegedly killed Ferguson after seeking his wife at the Ferguson home during a political rally night. The wife later died from her wound and made a post mortem statement exonerating her husband.
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Plano
Til
Peter Hein
Kendall County Halliday
Perry Ferguson
Ferguson
Heln
Helin
Aurora
University of Iowa student test vote favors McKinley
A campus test vote on the presidential race held on the University of Iowa campus counted 403 votes for McKinley to 56 for Bryan and 15 for Palmer. Non voters and defective ballots were recorded, with 610 total votes cast. Some Bryan supporters declined to vote.
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University of Iowa
McHinley
Towa City
Towa
University of Towa
Society Girl In Police Court
Miss Jeanne Held a young society woman was charged by servant Della O'Brien with stealing a watch in Yorkville police court. Magistrate Dewel discharged her for lack of evidence, with Held appearing in court under parole to her counsel Maurice Meyer. The case drew considerable social attention.
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New York
Jeanne Held
Della O'Brien
Dewel
Yorkville
Miss Held
Samuel J. Held
Maurice Meyer
Dr Detchon Vitalizing Sarsaparilla Pills Ad
Candy coated sarsaparilla pills claim to purify blood and strengthen nerves. Labeled as a cure for anaemia and various blood and nervous diseases, with sales by Carl Lorenz, druggist, 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton. Price 50 cents and 1.00.
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Detchon
Carl Lorenz
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
Iowa Reviewing Stand Collapseiliishes At Burlington Parade
A reviewing stand collapsed during Iowa’s statehood parade in Burlington. Governor Drake and Vice President Stevenson escaped serious injury, while Governor Sherman Major Wyman and Burrus among others were injured. Officials warned the stand was private and underbuilt, and spectators were rushed to hospitals.
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Burlington
Iowa
Drake
Stevenson
Iowa National Guard
Francis Drake
Adlai Stevenson
Sherman
Major Wyman
Ottumwa
Burrus
Des Moines
Lafayette Young
Iowa Capital
Fred L. Poor
Seymour Jones
Blooming Groton Girl Rescues Her Lover From Drowning
In Groton New York on October 1 Miss Lewis in bloomers plunged into Rush Hollow stream to save her fiancée Gilbert Duane who had fallen from a foot bridge during a cycling trip. She towed him to shore as others watched unable to help. Three years earlier she rescued her father from drowning.
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Groton
N. Y
Cgilbert Duane
Rush Hollow
Misa Male Lewis
Duane
Miss Lewis
Balloon peril gives Rushville aeronaut a narrow escape
In Rushville Indiana Detective L J Inness endured a balloon burst at 2600 feet during a Manilla rally. He clung to the rope as the balloon and parachute somersaulted 1000 feet before the parachute opened and he landed unharmed. The balloon reportedly has a deadly track record with four men and two women killed by it.
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Rushville
Ind
John W. Ineas
Manilla
Inness
Bloomers Adopted by Detroit Normal School in Physical Culture
In Detroit on October 1 the Detroit Normal Training school allowed female students to wear bloomers in the physical culture department after Miss Nettle Kimberlin secured consent from school authorities. The outfit includes bloomers and a blouse and will be worn during gym lessons.
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Detroit, Mich
Detroit Normal Training School
Nettle Kimberlin
Mangled Body Pulled From Saloon Ruins in Washington
The mangled body of James Fitzgerald was recovered from the ruins of Charles L. Beatty's saloon at 1213 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest after a Tuesday hurricane. Police fear two more bodies remain in the building.
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Washington
James FE
Fitzgerald
Charles L. Beatty
Pennsylvania Avenue
Hart Steamship official arrested for Cuban filibuster
John D. Hart of the Hart Steamship Line in Philadelphia was arrested yesterday on a charge of engaging in a Cuban filibuster activity. The incident ties Hart to disruptions connected to Cuban affairs, with authorities detailing the alleged actions and potential legal consequences.
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John D. Hart
The
Hart Steamship Line
Toits
Philadelphia
Chiropodist and Manicure Services Offered
I. M. Witsel offers scientific treatment for corns bunions chilblains and ingrown nails. Located at Lackawanna Avenue the practice also provides hairdressing and manicure with free consultation.
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I. M. Witsel
Hearing in Laurada incident continues to tomorrow
The steamer Laurada shipboard incident led to a hearing before United States Commissioner Edmunds. George W. Cowley, a colored seaman on the Laurada who filed the complaint against Hart, was examined, with several other witnesses testifying before the hearing was adjourned until tomorrow.
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Tering
United States
Edmunds
George W. Cowley
Laurada
Hart
Torpedo Boat No. 3 Launched at Columbia Iron Works
Baltimore reports the launch of the first of three new torpedo boats built for the U S Navy at the Columbia Iron Works. The event drew a crowd but no government officials. The vessel must reach 24 1 2 knots for two consecutive hours or the builders incur a penalty.
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Baltimore
Columbia Iron Works
United States Navy
Navy
Cushing and
Ericson
Columbia Company
Wanted Advertisers and Agents for Sale and Subscriptions
Classified notice offers paid advance rates for various ad types and sales positions. Jobs include canvassing for subscriptions with commissions, furniture store writer needed, and two energetic saleswomen with guaranteed daily earnings. responses to Columbus and Chicago firms.
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Particla
Mango Chemical Company
Jobo Street
Nowark
Agents Wanted for Rus sell's Lives of M ki Ley and Hobart
Multiple notices seek agents to sell an illustrated work at 100 price with freight paid. Respond to A. D. Worthington Co Hartford Conn. Also ads seek general agents in Lackawanna and surrounding counties no experience needed promising earnings, contact J Hilbert Adams Avenue Scranton Pa.
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Mad Bird Sen Rone
Clifton Soap and Manufactureing Co
Cincinnati
BCRAN
Snyder
Canvons
T. B
Bnyder & CO
Russell
M Kiyley
Hobart
Venta
A. D. Worthington ‘S Co
Hartford
Conn
Lackawayne
Sona
J Hilbert
Adams Avenue
Scranton
Gitation Wanted as Coachman and Employment Ads
Classified notices listing help wanted and personal ads. Gritty line items include a coachman, clerk, driver, and horse care positions, plus professional notices for doctors and a printer company in Scranton PA. Names and addresses attest to a bustling early 20th century job market.
Railroad Time-Tables for Del Lackawanna and Western
Train schedules effective Monday June 1 1896 with express and accommodation trains to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia Washington and Buffalo among others. Connections at Buffalo Northumberland Willamport Harrisburg Baltimore and the South with Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on all expresses. For details see city ticket office and depot ticket office.
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Del
Lack
Western
Scranton
New York
Easton
Trenton
Philadelphia
South
Washington and Way
Tobyhanna
Expresa
Binghamton
Oswego
Elmira
Corning
Bath
Dansville
Mount Morris
Buffalo
Northwest
Southwear
Hatch
Hinghamton
Nicholson
Cortland Express
Vice
Richfield Springs
Ithaca
Northumberland
Pittston
Wilkes- Barre
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Danville
Willamaport
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Nanticoke
Pullman
M. L. Simith
Ckhawannd Avenue
Central Railroad of New Jersey Timetable Summary
Train schedules from Scranton and New York routes list departures to Pittston Wilkes-Barre Atlantic City Newark and Elizabeth and other points. Through tickets available via Gen Pass agents. A I Olhausen serves as General Superintendent and timetable details include express and parlor car options.
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al Alvany
Saratoga
Montreal
Bostabs Ney
England
New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Pennine
Lehigh Valle
Scranton
Wenn
North
Wilkes-Barre
South
Heane
Pittston
Mountain Park
Atlantic City
Newark and
Elisabeth
Reading Terminal
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Faston
Murda
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Reading
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Pottsville
Liberty Street
North River
Olhausen
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Bloomer Girl
John W. Inness
Detroit
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Henry
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Borden Block
Chicago
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A. Baley
Ponn
Cale Cha
Fei Pino Atree
al. A. Btebbins
Lawrence, Mich
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Minigan Mfg CO
Oliated Ira CO
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Sonny Ere
L. N. CO
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H. Hazlett
Seranton Te
Elm- Hurat
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Elmburat
E. P. Kingsbury
Commonwealth Building
Beranton
M. Robinson
Linden Street
Pine and
Blakely Streets
Danmore
Wrooma
P. A
Samuel Weed
Sitioy
Lackawanna Store Association, Limited
Assoociation
Orem
Frank Leelie
Moody
Dame
B. Briggs
Briggs
Forts
Main Avenue
Arches Gras
Adams and
Telephone
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Court House
Gitation
Addreas
P. J. Allen
Galitora Court
City
Corman
Jonelan
Reas Do. W
Care Tribune
Mra
Hanna
Evans Court
M. B. Care Tribune
Will Sa Eees
J. H
Lac Wanna Avenue
Physicians and Surgeons
Mary A. Shepherd
Adams Aeviue
A. Trapold
Wyoms Avenue
Spruce Street
DPR
Comegys
Washington Ave
W. FE
Allen
North Washington Avenue
Anna Law
Wyoming Ave
L. Frey
Vinesaest
8. W. Lamereaux
Adama Gevnue
Frank Be, Boyle
Burr Building
Edward W. Thater
Attyat Atlaw
Wyoming Avenue
Jeffreys & Ruddy
Attorneys- At-Law
Warren & Knapp
Republican Building
Jessup & Jessup
Law
Ee Avenue
JESSUP, JH. _ SHEBUP, JR
Patterson & Wilcox
Librariee
Robewell
Patterson William A. Wilcox
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Common Wealth Building
Frank T. Okell
Coal Exchange
Serunton
James W. Oakford
Samuel W. Edgar
Spruce St
L. A. Watres
Ay Lackawanna Ave
Uria Townsend
Attorney-Atlaw
Dime Hank Building
Cc RB Pitcher
C. Comegys
Mears Building
B. F. Killam
Boranton, Pa
JAS
J. H. Hamilton
Commonwealth
Watson, Diehl & Hall
Attorne
Traders National Bank
Jos. Kuettel
Lacka- Witha Avenue
Freas
Orting
Tale
F. L. M'Graw
H. F. Reynolds
P. O
DR. FE
E. ¥. Harrison
C. C. Laubach
R. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
C. Bnover
Lacka, Ave
Architects
Edward H. Davis
B. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Car, Wash, Ave
Brown & Morris
Price Building
Barring & M'Sweeney
Common
Interstate Secret Service Agency
G.F. F
Kellow
Wo ‘Lacka
AY ‘A. Ave
M. E. Davis
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Can
Walter H. Buell
Miss Worcester
Adama Avenue
Leeds
G. BR. Clark & CO
Beedmen and Nurserymen
Green House
Malin Avenue
Bauer
R. J. Bauer
Hulbert's Minsle Store
Megarghe Brothers
Scranon
Frank P, Brown & CO
West T
Thomas Aubrey
Williams Building
Oppoene
Rex
Es Reasonable
P. Zeigler
Scranton House
Westminster
Delaware and Hudson
Carbondale
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Newburgh
Hawley
Wilkes-Barro
Sunbury
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Pottaville
Norristown
J. R. Wood
Gen's Pass
S. M. Prevost
Gees Macleuh Vega
Comfort
Feat
Fort Patelpita
Eal
Black Diamond Express
Pittaton
White Haven
Hagleton
Aneipa Ae
Bethle Sa
Sp Pullman
Eeraneion ‘Bridge
Rollin H
Wilbur
Bupt Chas
Lee
Gen
Kana Ant
Phila
Mia
A.W. Nonnemaches
Pass
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh and Susquehanna Division
Ers
Baoitt
Henay
South Bound
Franklin
Weehawken Rive
Preston
Plereant Mt Uniondale Forest City
Pricedurg Fery
Ueup Park Piact Scranton
Benger
Tia
Ontario
Putorow,v
Poraatea
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