Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Scranton Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1896

Page

5

Willie Bryan attraction in Burlington Iowa 1896 campaign

William J. Bryan dominated Burlington Iowa's semi centennial events with speeches at the courthouse and Coliseum. He attacked the gold standard, urged free coinage of gold and silver at the 16 to 1 ratio, and pressed Republicans to join his platform against McKinley.

United States Burlington Towa Iowa William J. Bryan Bryan Chicago John J. Seeley Court White House Bryan, Bryan House of Representatives Leome Popwiete McKinley

Senator Hill's Position in the Canvass

National Committeeman Frank Campbell after a Albany meeting with Senator Hill said Hill will aid the state campaign due to his interest in Democratic success in the state and union. He disagrees with those who would defeat the ticket over the platform, feeling the plan is not satisfactory.

New York Frank Campbell Albany Senator Hill Campbell Hill

Senator Hill to abstain from campaign participation

An interview confirms Chairman Danforth’s statement that Senator Hill will not take an active part in the campaign. The remarks indicate his position limits his ability to serve the party effectively, aligning with prior actions and confirming a continued cautious role in campaigning efforts.

Chicago Danforth Senator Hill

Penny Wins The Case In Belvidere Action

In Belvidere New Jersey on October 1 the Pennsylvania railroad won a legal action against United States Pipe Line Company. The ruling compelled the oil firm to remove two pipes placed under a railroad culvert one mile south of Belvidere last August. The suit challenged the township right to allow crossings under the road. The railroad argued no one had authority to grant crossing rights under its tracks. The courtroom was tense with excitement as Judge Gimmes ordered the room cleared and threatened arrest for any demonstrations after the verdict.

Belvidere N.J Pennsylvania Railroad United States Pipe Line Company Oil Company Gimmes Dyere

People's Excursion to Canton Leaves Scranton at Dawn

The travelers will depart Scranton tomorrow at eight o'clock for Canton via the Alleghanies by daylight. Fare is 8.75 for round trip. Return Sunday after noon. A grand trip and a grand speech by the next president await at Canton. All aboard.

Writings Draw Indiana Girl to Oregon Minister

Miss Addie Hunter of Elkhart Indiana daughter of ex Judge George T Hunter wrote for the Merry Go Round Epworth league publication. Rev C Johnson pastor in Echo Oregon read it and they courted until he traveled to Elkhart. They plan to marry at her parents home tomorrow after a Christian courtship unfold.

Elkhart Ind Addie Hunter George T. Hunter Epworth League C. Johnson First Methodist Echo Oregon Methia Dride

Topeka Woman Objects To School Textbook

Mrs. M. J. Evans, a Christian Science adherent, protests to the Topeka school board against physiology being taught. She plans to go to court to test the issue, arguing that health laws in textbooks conflict with Christian Science beliefs.

Topeka Kan M. J. Evans God

Darkness Over Hicksville Lights Row Shuts Off Power

In Hicksville Ohio the city council refuses to contract with Hicksville Electric Light unless the firm lights on sun time and shuts on standard time. Lights have been cut, members resign, ministers sermonize on morality, and municipal politics are unsettled as darkness dominates the town.

Hicksville Ohio Hicksville Electric Light Company Councell

Candy Coated Sarsaparilla Pills Ad

Dr Detchon s Vitalizing Sarsaparilla Pills are candy coated and touted as the greatest blood purifier and nerve builder. The ad claims benefits for anaemia blood diseases nervous ailments paralysis indigestion loss of appetite female weaknesses pale complexions and general weakness. Price 50 cents and 1.00 sold by Carl Lorenz druggist 418 Lackawanna avenue Scranton.

Detchon Carl Lorenz Lackawanna Avenue Scranton

Financial ledger fragment shows redemption funds and circulation

A preserved OCR fragment lists legal tender notes and redemption fund totals with entries for the Treasurer and miscellaneous receipts. It records percentages of circulation and a total amount around 9,000 with minor line item sums such as 43,500 and 3,009. The exact entities are unclear due to damaged text.

Sears

Markets and Stocks Review on Wall Street Trading

New York trading showed active turnover with 240,502 shares but most business concentrated in a few stocks. Sugar led declines amid liquidations while Manhattan and Grafigers rose. overall market remained weak for sugar and stronger for the general list. Local gains in tobacco and Manhattan contrasted with sugar's drop. Sugar fell late, closing weaker. general market mixed with easier money and gold news supporting some optimism. Furnished by Wallania & Co. Scranton Board of Trade Exchange Quotations Based on Par of 100.

New York The Stock Exchange Grafigers Manhattan London Tne Waihara Mgins Ale Len & CO Stork Brokers Meare

New York Market Summary Oct 8 Quiet and steady prices

The New York market report shows flour quiet and steady with no change, wheat prices firmer on spot options, corn and oats mixed with firm spots, and provisions steady after moderate jobbing. Dairy products show mixed firmness with standard and creamery varieties noted in state markets.

New York Mac Onte Opice Dull Ee Ac Western Mae Western Dairy Aten Visec Eee State Pennsylvania Watve Lee House Shau Itis WtyalBe

Chicago Oct Futures and Market Report

Futures ranged across grains with Wheat Dec May Corn Oct Dec May and Pork and Lanti contracts showing mixed values. Cash quotients for Flour oats corn rye barley and dairy items listed with prices and standard commodities including whisky sugars and creamulated notes. Cattle hogs and sheep markets at Chicago Union Stock Yards described as firm or higher with demand for veals lambs and mixed packs. overall market tone steady to firmer for choice lots and weaker for lower grades.

Chicago Rad Buffalo Det Tnion Western Rangers

Methodist Conference in Towanda Delivers Key Votes

Central New York Association met in Towanda Pa for a second day of sessions. Voting endorsed admitting women delegates to the general conference by 95 to 65 while the plan for equal ministerial and lay representation failed 172 to 26. Dr J H Coleman of Albany spoke at the Epworth League anniversary and Rev C H Payne of New York presented the church’s educational claims.

Towanda Central New York Methodist Conference General Conference Epworth League J. H. Coleman Albany C. H. Payne New York City

Help Wanted and Classified Ads From A Bygone Era

A scanned page shows assorted want ads detailing sales agents, schooling offers, nurse and domestic positions, and commission plays. It lists prospects for door to door sales, factory roles, and home workers, with variable pay and requirements, including ages, locations, and brief contact lines.

Connolly and Wallace Advertise All Wool Blankets

A brief note states Connolly and Wallace offer all wool white blankets at about 75c a pair under the price, aiming to stir interest in the blanket market.

Wanted Ads and Notices From Scranton Tribune Classifieds

A jumble of classifieds lists job seeks and personal notices including a 17 year old apprentice request, buyers seeking coachman and driver roles, clerical and bookkeeper positions, an auction relic offer, and multiple attorney firm listings, with street addresses in Scranton and nearby areas.

Care Tribune Hanna Evans Court Will Scranton J. H

Scranton Lackawanna Rail Timetable June 1 1598

Trains leave Scranton and connections to New York East Easton Trenton Philadelphia and the South Washington and way stations Tobyhanna accommodation Hugl ampton Oswego El mira Corning Mount Morris and Buffalo with West Northwest and Southwest connections Bath Binghamton Ithaca Cortland Utica Richfield Springs Wart al means Pittston Wilkes Barre Williamsport Baltimore Washington and the South Nanticoke Plymouth and more. Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on all express trains. For detailed pocket timetables contact M L Smith at 228 Lackawanna avenue or depot ticket office.

Huglamton Oswego Elmira Corning Hath Dansville Mount Morris Buffalo Buffal Bath Binghamton Bighamton Imira Express Cortland Express Utica Richfield Springs Ithaca Pittston Wilkes Barre Mouth Bloomsburg Daneville Potenumber Williamsport Baltimore Washington Northumberland Nanticoke M. Plymouth Matron Ie M. L. Smith City Lackawanna Avenue

Scranton Train Schedule to New York and Erie Points

Effective Sept 2 trains depart Scranton for New York and Erie points at 12 28 p m and 11 18 a m and 2 18 p m arriving at Hawley and local points. Trains also leave for intermediate points on Erie at 12 28 p m with arrivals listed for 11 18 a m and 2 18 p m.

Erie Wyoming Valley Scranton New Yorm Bute Hawley Arrig Namae

Also Mentioned on This Page

Willie Bryan M'Kinley Mr. Bryan Speaker Penny Pipe Line Co Onty Caon Ton Alleghanies Indiana Girl Rev. C. Johnson Third National Bank U.S Honda U. S Ees State of County of Luck Wm. H. Peck t—Attee Connell, Luther Kelurr Wall Street Review Scranton Board of Trade Exchange Tobacco Co Sue Mil St. Wal Fleetric Wits Lake Shore Louis, & Nash Texas Ty Mo Pacific Ave Texas Pacificc Waobagh Wwest. Union Chicago Board OF Garsmnee Scranton Lace Curtain Co Cs Co Elmhurst Boulevard Co Cranton Bonta Plate Glass Co Scranton Packin Co Scranton Traction Co Scranton Axle Works Scranton Glass Co Scranton Pass Scranton & Pillaton Trac. Co People's Street Railway Aanete Dickson Manufacturing Co Lucka Township Echoo Oon City of Scranton Ene Borough of Mt. Vernon Coal Co Ory Scranton Axle Works Philadelphia Opt Ilemount Watlige Chicago Grain Market Holfare Methodist Conference Central New York Association Werkly Expens Agees Lerues Catatonia Parbeic School Philatelphia B.st Side Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Co Cincinnati ED Spray C. Fish & Co Jorden Block Gibson Street M. A. Stepkins Lawrence, Mich Snyder T. KB. Snyder & CO Tooker Sociosing Varie Company Jobo Street Nork Enerere Russell M Biyley Hobart A. D. Worthington &Co Hartford Conn Gates Valuey Distilleries Covington J. Cy Hilbert Adama Avenue Nichols Naperville, Ill Michigan M Fa Co Cuiengo Consolidated Mfg CO Galesman N. Co, Tation L Newark Equitable Refining CO Cleveland Horamee F. Hand Clay Avenue Wm. Hand Horace FE. Mead Commonwealth Buiking Gaylon Salassville Wyoming Erantoy Ml Privo Street Fort Falf MY Cottauh Herst Cml Flo Herat W. J. BR Pride Lacawania Aves Pennervata Saliurniniings Ghoringe Horn Thos P. Duppy Batate Green Ridge Street Washington Avenue Dunmore Medical William Street Connolly & Wallace Court House Tribune Office Simeatts Ge Prospect Stuation P. J. Allen Oakford Court Arber Bakker Franklin Avenue Franklin Ave Tyes Tribune O M. J.T. Caro Rutleff Jackson St Gituation L. B Engaerman Tribune Ofice Lackawoonnne Avenue Wyoming Avenue Frank J.celie Ore Press Moody Adams Ave I's B. Briggs A. Briggs North Main Avenue Erckes Orig FEM TSEL Frank B. Boyle Burr Building Edward W. Thayer Atty Atlaw JEFFREY'S & RUDDY, ATTORNEYS_At-law Commonwealth Building Warren & Knapp Law Republican Bulldog Jessup Patterson Agd Wilcox Babeary Building Romaneon Pa H. Ierson William A. Wilcox Alfred Hand William J. Hand Counsello Commonwealth Building Frank T. Okell James W. Oakford Samuel W. Edgar Bpruce St L.A Watres Oh Lackawanna Are Urie Townsend Dime Bank ‘Building Cc. R. Pitcher Comegys Spruce Street D. B. Replogle Mears Building B. F. Killam Wyoming Ave JAS J. H. Hamilton Commonwealth Watson, Diehl & Hall Atttorneys Natonal Bank Architects Icranton E. L. Walter Lewis Hancock, JR Spruce St Cor, Wash Seranton, Brown & Morris Price Barring & Msweeney, Common Wealth Building Interstate Secret Service Agency School OF the Lackawanna Hakee Thomas M. Cann Walter H. Buell Worcester Adams Avenue Springstorm Aprilia A. R. Clare & & CO Tay Physicians and Surgeons Mary A. Shepherd M. D Adame Acynue A. Trapold Wyorming Avenue DR. Comegys Washington Ave Tod . m. Piveasea Wothen E Specialty W. Ef. Allen North Washington Avenue Anna Law Officebourg L. Frey Practioe Limited Vine Street L. M. Gates Waoeng Rey Weet Itice Haure Residense Hanmevie Roor Adama Aevine C. IL. Freas Mito Tito Jos. Kuettel P. Zeigler Scranton House Peevenger Depot Victor Koch Wwestminster Hotet Cor Bistesith St Trvian Place New Yo Miscellanean Bauver R. J. Bauer Hulbert Megargee Trothers Borunton Frank Pf, Brown & CO West Lackawanna Rook Horres Linden Street Beranton Thomas Aubrey Willams Building Post Office Rex FP. L. Mgraw Spruce Afgg Ah State H. FP Reynolds Ben Y. Harrison Main Ave Laubach R. M. Stratton Office Coal Exchange Bnover Lacka, Ave M. EB. Davis Carbondale Forth Wilkes-Barre South Delaware and Hudson Beranton Rr Arbondales al Alany Buratoga Montreal Bosea Fort New York Philadel Letlish Valley Peat Fur Maplvana Polsta Lehigh Valley Sunbury Harrisburg Pittsburg West Hazleton Pottsville Reading Norristown the Wear J. R- Wood S. M. Prevost Lehigh Valley Railroad Scania Pittston and Wilkes-Berre Vie DL White Haven Hethlehem Paston Lehigh Wation Blackamond Tunkhannock Geneva Rochester Niagara Falls All Points Buffalo and Suspension Bridge Hollis H. Wilbur Chas Lee Ren Phila A. W. Nonnemacher Pass. Agt Bethlehem Omec Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division Far Mountain Pee Atlanta City Elizabeth Reading Terminal Mauch Chunk Allentown Bathle Hem Istax Long Branch Oren Grove Latasion Harrisbur Liberty Street North River Philodelphine Ada Syketz A EU Ot Station Ee N.ase J. H. Olhausen
Search Courier

Search the Scranton Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scranton Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication