Silver at the low water mark in pre election markets
New York reports silver prices slumping to 65 44 cents an ounce on certificates and 64 percent on bullion as traders doubt post election gains. Wheat exports rise by 2 720 000 bushels while gold imports and reserves edge higher amid mixed broker opinions on McKinley’s election impact.
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New York
London
Ble
Bryan
Atlantic
Bank of England
Muller, Schall & Co
Yamuri
Howvana
Treasury
Sub-Treasury
McKinley
Maine
Chicago
Manhattan
Great Britain
Europe
Sousa Conducts Berlin Philharmonic Invitation
John Philip Sousa, the American composer and conductor, is in Berlin and has accepted an invitation to conduct the Philharmonic Orchestra at a special concert in the Exposition building in Thiergarten tomorrow evening. The honor acknowledges his high standing in American music.
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Berlin
John Phillip Sousa
Philharmonic Orchestra of
Exposition Building
Thieve Garden
Europe
von Bulow
Sousa
Cigarette Habit Led Williamsport Clerk to Theft
In Williamsport Pennsylvania Louis Droffner twenty pleaded guilty to extracting money from letters while a clerk at the post office. Evidence showed the cigarette habit so strained his mind his mother fainted. Judge Buffington sentenced him to imprisonment in the Western Penitentiary.
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Williamsport
United States
Louis Droffner
Willamsport
Buffington
Western Penitentiary
American Iron Needed in Zurich, Swiss Demand 100000 Tons
Consul Germain reports to the State Department that Zurich houses seek large American shipments. They request 40000 tons of pig iron for foundries, 65440 tons of blooms billets wire rods bars sheets, 3200 tons of pipes tubes and 2000 tons of hardware items including chains bolts nuts screws.
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Washington, D. C
Eugene Germain
Department of State
Zurich
German nobleman slain by friend at Point Lobos
Count Von Ballestrem, a German nobleman and artist, was found dead at Point Carmel. Charles Abiger surrendered claiming the shooting was accidental after a "playful tussle" over a gun. The pair had been traveling companions for six years on their Lobos study trip.
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Monterey
Cal
Count von Ballestrem
Point Carmel
Charles Abiger
Astlesaly
Ballestrem
Abiger
Point Lobos
Ballistrem
German noble killed in accidental firearm incident
A fatal accidental shooting occurred when a gun discharged in a private setting, the charge lodging in the victim’s side and causing instant death. The deceased belonged to a prominent German noble family with connections to the Reichstag. his mother is Countess Von Ballistrem and an uncle once presided over the Reichstag.
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Germany
Countess von Ballistrem
Reichstag
Riot quelled by sheriff’s wife in Henry county jail
Thirteen prisoners attempted a breakout from the Henry county jail in Til last night while the sheriff was away. Deputy Stiers was overpowered as inmates battered him with bed frames. The sheriff’s wife, Mrs. Quinn, armed with two revolvers, shot at the opening, calmed the sober prisoners, and order was restored with the deputy’s aid.
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Kewanee
Til
Henry County
Stiers
Turf writer shot in Georgetown in mysterious affray
In Georgetown a turf writer and stable owner known as Greystone Gwynne Tompkins was shot in the arm and side at the West End hotel. John Collins, a DC commissioners aide, was arrested and held. Collins possesses letters linking Tompkins to Mrs Collins. Tompkins, recently divorced, had fled with his wife’s pseudonym Helen Dare and is now at Garfield Hospital with nonfatal wounds.
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Washington
Georgetown
Gwynne Thompkins
Collins
Ina
Tompkins
Helen Dare
New York
San Meancisco
Norman Hroughat
Collina
Garfield Hospital
Bayard Attacks Chicago Platform in Vigorous Letter
Ambassador Bayard writes Samuel Kuncroft Jr. denouncing the Chicago platform and urging constitutional Democrats to withhold votes for Bryan and Sewall. He also attacks Republican candidates and hopes Palmer and Buckner tickets appear in every state, arguing for fidelity to financial principles and national welfare.
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Samuel Bancroft
Bryan
Sewall
Wilmington
Del
Bayard
Samuel Kuncroft, Jr
Chicago
Palmer
Buckner
Delaware
Senate
Blackburn Illness Clouds Election Speaking Schedule
Blackburn fell ill at Mount Vernon where he was to speak and doctors say he may not deliver further speeches before the election. He has engagements in Kentucky through October 15 and then daily appearances in Iowa Nebraska and Minnesota leading up to election day.
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Blackburn
Mount Vernon
Kentucky
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Political dispute ends in fatal shooting in McKeesport
In McKeesport Pennsylvania, John Jack a Republican voter shot George Welsh after a heated political discussion with brothers George and William Welch both silver Democrats. Jack claims self defense as Welsh is gravely wounded and may not recover.
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Pittsburg
McKees- Port
John Jack
George
William Welch
Jack
George Welsh
Notable Speakers Promised for Republican Mass Meeting
Three superior orators than Charles Emory Smith James H Hoyt and D D Woodmanses will speak next Thursday evening at the grand Republican mass meeting in Frothingham theater. The event is open to all voters and expected to draw a large attendance.
Aging Woman Dies in Drawer Fire Accident
Gettysburg Pa Oct 12 The funeral of Miss Eva Hall 82 of Berwick township Adams county will be held tomorrow morning She set fire to a drawer contents Friday evening while striking a match and while carrying the burning drawer into the yard she fell igniting her dress She died a few hours later and witnesses summoned help
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Gettysburg
Eva Hall
Berwick Township
Adams County
Must Cut Telephone Rates At Post Offices
Washington reports post offices and branches will lose their telephones unless instrument providers reduce rates. Frank Jones, first assistant postmaster general, ordered removal from the Washington post office and branches after the firms refused proposed 10 dollar annual fees. Congress will be asked to act on the dispute.
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Washington
Walker interrupted by crowd in Lee county speech
General James B. Walker Republican nominee for congress in the Tenth Virginia district faced a rough crowd in Middlesboro Kentucky. He was threatened with pistols at his head and forced to acknowledge past free silver speeches. Serious trouble is anticipated from the incident.
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Middlesboro
James 8. Walker
Virginia
Lee County
Washed Pennies With Silver Charged in Iowa Incident
Mack and Nels Ashenfelter of South Sioux City Nebraska ages 11 and 17 were arrested by federal authorities in Sioux City Iowa on charges of washing pennies with silver and passing them as dimes. The boys allegedly flooded their community with the coins.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Supreme Court Refuses Rearguments in Potter vs Scranton Traction
Pittsburg October 12. Before the argument list was called the court filed its decision on motions for re argument. Rearguments were refused in Potter vs Scranton Traction Co along with Bryant’s appeal Haines & Co Groves McKengan Dixon Paper J A Davidson v Guardian Assurance.
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Pittsburg
Supreme Court
George E. Bryant
Estates of Haines & Co
Groves
George W. Potter
Scranton Traction Company
Mary McKengan
Dixon Paper Company
J. A. Davidson
Guardian Assurance Company
Senator Blackburn Seriously Ill in Kentucky Home
Senator Blackburn is confined to bed with threat and lung trouble due to a cold contracted at Tammany Hall New York last week. High fever is reported and physicians have forbidden visitors as of tonight in Versailles Kentucky.
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Versailles
Blackburn
Tammany Hall
New York
Connolly Wallace White Blankets and Miscensional Ads
Classified list of offerings including all wool white blankets, a young girl seeking housework, Bauer's Orchestra for events, Megarve Brothers printer supplies, Frank P. Brown Co woodware and cloth, Thomas Aubrey accountant services and Rex Fire Extinguisher agent. Includes addresses in Avoca Scranton and Wil liams Building.
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Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Aubrey
Williama Stallding
Rex
General Palmer Sees 2 Million Democrats Supporting Ticket
Detroit Oct 12 General Palmer National Democrat candidate predicts 2,000,000 Democrats will back the National Democratic ticket and a strong old time party in four years. Buckner adds Alabama Florida likely Louisiana and parts of Texas support the ticket.
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Detroit
Mich
Palmer
Buckner
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Woman's corset saves life in Waterville fire
Mrs. Helen Baxter of Winslow survives a church morning fire when her corset prevents fumes from burning her body. The incident occurred around 9 this morning as she dressed for church, and physicians credit the garment with saving her life.
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Waterville
Helen Baxter
Winslow
Scranton Rail Schedule Update June 1898
The Scranton timetable announces Monday June 1 1898 train departures for D L Lackawanna and Western lines. Express for New York and beyond runs at 6 16 8 00 9 55 am 1 10 am. Easton Trenton Philadelphia and South departures at 6 15 8 00 9 65 am 1 10 and 3 38 pm. West connections via Evans and Bath and Cortland routes with multiple daily runs and Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on all expresses. Copies available at M L Smith 328 Lackawanna Ave and depot.
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Gen. Poss
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Lack
Western
Trenton
South
Washington and Way
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Hinghamton
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Bath
Dansville
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Utica
Medifield Springs
Northumberland
Wilkes Barre
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Bloomsburg
Danville
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Nanticoke
M. L. Smith
City
Depot
Erie and Wyoming Valley Train Schedules Update
Effective Sept. 23 trains depart Scranton for New York and Newburgh on Erie line and for local points via Wyoming Valley at 7:00 a.m. and 2:28 p.m. Arrival times to intermediate and sphere points adjusted, with 11:18 a.m. arrival noted.
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New York
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Awley
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Washington Ave
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Edward W. Thayer
Jessup & & Jessup
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W. H. Jessup, JR
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William J. Hand
Common_ Wealth building
Frank T. Okell
Coal Exchange
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Samuel W. Edgar
Sprucent
Scranton, Pa
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Lackawanna 4 Ave
Urie “Townsend
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Pitcher
Attorney-At- Ae
Scranton, Il
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Bel
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Lewis Hancock, JR
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Price
Barring & Msweeney, Common
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Interstate Secret Service Agency
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Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Worcester
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Washion Avenue
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Rhar
Gt Lackawanna Avenue
Anna Law
L. Frey
Vine Street
L. M. Gates
Neonor Oe Avenue
Son Wevnue
W. G. Rook
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F. L. McGraw
H. F. Reynolds
Zeigler
Scranton Ao
Victor Koch
Westminster Hotel
Cor
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Irving Place
E. N. Anable
Bauer
R. J. Bauer
Hulbert's
Megarvee Brothers
E. Y. Harrison
Main Ave
C. C. Laubach
R. M. Stratton
C. Snover
Ilacka
G. F. _ KELLOW
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Carbondale
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Baparre
Central Railroad of
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