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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1896

Page

6

Police Stop Fight at Music Hall Boxing Show

About 500 spectators paid to see the Leonard fight at Music Hall but Chief Robling halted the bout after two rounds amid crowd disappointment. The ring action lapsed into rough infighting and six more rounds were fought with little contact. A curtain raiser featured local bantams Gardner versus Boland and a Pittston bout.

Leonard Music Hall Coppers Seul Judge Thomas Gardner John P. Boland John Lithe Michael , Gibbons Pittston Tighe

Boundary Commission Deliberates on Venezuelan Question

Washington reports the Venezuelan Boundary commission meets after a summer adjournment with all members present. They review reports and await Professor Burr's Europe return for final guidance. London notices Lord Salisbury Pauncefote and Chamberlain confer on the Venezuelan question at the Foreign Office.

Washington Venezuelan Boundary Commission Burr Europe Brrth Guiana Venezuela Joseph Strickland Mr. Storrow William L. Scruges South American Caracas London Lord Salisbury Foreign Office Welock Julian Pauncefote United States War Mr. Chamberlain

Dempsey Under Fire as Ceremonial Host Sparks Crowd Backlash

Dempsey, who served as master of ceremonies, faced heavy crowd opposition and criticism for his performance.

Dempsey Fevtt

Scranton Business College Beats Reds in South Side Football

Saturday at Schwenks park the Scranton Business College football team defeated the South Side Reds 4 to 0. Over 400 spectators witnessed the lighter college squad prevail through superior teamwork.

Scranton Business College Reds Schwenks' Park South Side Reds Reds Ia

New York golf coach to offer private lessons at country club

Mr. Bendelow the New York city golf expert begins private lessons for select members under club auspices. The week long program fills morning and afternoon slots with a sufficient turnout. Scranton golfers support the coaching effort, though not a club project.

Bendelow New York City

Grand Republican meeting in the Prothingham theater

Three superior speakers to Charles Emory Smith James H. Hoyt and P. D. Woodmanszes will address the gathering next Thursday evening at the Prothingham theater. The event is open to all voters and promises value for attendees.

Charles Emory Smith Philadelphia Russia James H. Hoyt Cleveland D. D. Woodmansee Republican National League

Escaped Convict Sarles Found Hidden in Auburn Prison Cupboard

In Auburn on October 1, Lewis Sarles, the missing convict who escaped from his cell Thursday night, was found in a cupboard in Keeper Johnson’s office. He had a pickle bottle, cookies, and a large pair of tongs, and was moved to a dungeon cell. Sarles faces nine years and three months more for two escape attempts this month. One keeper even slept six hours on the cupboard while searching.

Sates Auburn Lewis Sarles Auburn Prison Johnson Sarles

Supreme Court Opens 1896 Term in Washington

The Supreme Court will convene tomorrow to open the 1896 17 term. Initial business includes admitting motions to the bar after which the justices will visit the White House to pay respects to President Cleveland. Calendar calls follow with no expected arguments until next week.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States White House Cleveland

New York Tribune absorbs the New York Recorder

The New York Tribune has absorbed the New York Recorder. The Recorder’s last issue under its name was published this morning. Subscriptions will be fulfilled by the Tribune and Recorder features will join the Tribune, including its colored supplement.

The New York Tribune New York New York Recorder Recorder Tribune

Tribune Seeks Recorder Assets and Features

The Tribune has not acquired the Recorder plant. Col George Turner, the Recorder's receiver, declined to disclose the purchase price for goodwill and franchise. He would not confirm details about his future role with Recorder features in the Tribune.

The Tribune Recorder George Turner

Reichstag Faces Naval Credits Refusal Hint

Berlin reports the Crown Council at Hubertusstock advised ministers expect the Reichstag to refuse naval credits. Cabinet changes possible as the 1898 Reichstag nears dissolution while ministers weigh waiting for a natural demise. The council also agreed to convert four percent bonds to twenty four and a half percent.

Berlin Hubertusstock Reichstag Bramarck Prince Hohenlohe

Death of Dr. Benson Shocks London Church Service

Archbishop Edward White Benson, primate of all England and Canterbury, died suddenly at Hawarden during morning service at 67. He suffered a suspected fit and died of apoplexy shortly after. guest of Mr. Gladstone, with ties to the Gladstone family and held at Lam beth Place and Addington Park seats.

London Canterbury All England Edward White Benson Hawarden Gladstone Benson Mary William Sidgwick Skipton Yorkshire Lambeth Place Addington Park Croyden Surrey

Big Mines Resume in Leadville Amid Tense Scenes

Leadville Colorado reports big mines resuming operations as workers return. A company escorts 108 new arrivals from Joplin Missouri with soldiers and infantry at the Little Johnny Mines. One staker was struck after cursing a guard. otherwise calm.

Leadville Col Joplin

Poisoning probe in Mercer County targets Apple Brandy King

Prosecutor Stockton plans to present the attempted poisoning of Captain Charles Van Kirk known as the Apple Brandy King to the Mercer County grand jury. Van Kirk, a wealthy Plum near Princeton, suspected two servants Chiles Dolly and Maria Miller of plotting poison. Soup sent to Princeton University Professor Cornwall for analysis showed no poison, and the captains alleged confessors fled to Virginia.

Trenton N. J Get Stockton Mercer County Charles van Kirk Virginia

Cannot "Raise Cain" in the Bend

New York Salvation Army officer sought mayoral permission to march through Mulberry Bend with authority to halt meetings. Mayor Strong refused, citing disturbances. He allowed meetings only at fixed points on Mott and Mulberry streets.

Strong Salesvation Army New York Salvation Army Mayor Strong Mulbery Bend Mott and Mulbery Streets

Jury finds Emley not guilty in conspiracy trial

Paterson N J October 11 the jury returned after a night of deliberation in the cases of Dr Mather F A Thompson and Fletcher Emley on a charge of conspiring to obtain five thousand dollars from D Romaine Van Hiner The foreman said Emley was found not guilty while verdicts on Mather and Thompson were hung and they were released on bail The jury was discharged

Cattle and Hogs Market Summary at Union Stock Yards

Oct 10 prices show steady cattle with steer ranges 3.40 to 5.15, stockers and feeders 2.50 to 3.00, bulls and calves 1.25 to 3.75. Hog receipts about 14,000, market weak with packing and shipping lots at 1.35 to 2.60, light and feeders steady to 2.75, lambs around 4% as read.

Union

Oil Market Notes from Ol City with Credit Balances

Oil market note from Ol City dated Oct 10 reports option off at 115 and credit balances at 116, signaling a cautious trading day.

Ol City

Wall Street Markets Show Irregular Rail Stock Rally

The Oct 10 report notes irregular railway stock speculation with Pennies like Pires firm at 1074 amid broader market weakness. Grangers Anthracite Coalers and Louisville and Nashville lagged, Jersey Central fell to 100, and Manhattan fluctuated between 94 and 104 before closing near 100. Sugar rose nearly two points as overall volume reached 14,581 shares.

New York Pires Consol Germany London Louisville Nashville Jersey Central Manhattan William Linn Ale Len & CO Mears

Market Reports Show Dull Yet Steady Commodity Prices

New York markets reveal firming tendencies in wheat and corn futures amid a generally quiet spot session. Quotations for No 2 red wheat and No 2 yellow corn show modest gains with firm options while butter and cheese prices remain steady. meat markets hold firm with modest undercurrents in western and state dairy products.

New York Ufivat Watt Chicago Western South America Eline State S'aulee Pennsylvania Dew Howe

Provisions in Sale List Run to Aged Meats and Bacon

The notice lists smoked beef, ham, pork, and bacon products with prices ranging around 10 to 16 dollars per unit. Items include cured hams, shoulders, pickle cured pieces, and breakfast bacon, marked by average pricing and supplier terms.

Great Saving Damaged Goods Disposed Of

Our entire stock of damaged goods has been disposed of. We guarantee every article is perfect, or the customer may seek remedy.

LEBEOA and CORI Trade Terms Discussed

The record notes brand and average quality terms for lard refined and tallow in various pack sizes including tierces hogsheads and looser cuts. It mentions quality judgments and pricing across ad cakes and country categories.

Chicago Live Stock and Futures Prices Report

The Chicago market summary lists futures for Wheat Corn Oats and Pork with October through May contracts and cash quotes for grain and meat products. Prices show declines or stability across grains and rising pork and lard values with varying remarks on quality and demand.

Chicago Sten

Market Report From Buffalo Ot October Prices

Buffalo market notes show varied livestock pricing with strong demand for high grade lambs and mixed packers steady. Sheep and native lambs hold steadier ranges while culls and common sheep move modestly. Canada lambs quoted around 1.60 to 4.90 per unit.

Buffalo Fiera

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