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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1896

Page

2

Estimates of Appropriations for Coast Fortifications

Secretary Lamont releases wartime appropriation estimates totaling 44,975,098 for the next fiscal year. Fortifications and coast defense funding rises by 15,824,208 as his report details gun and mortar emplacements, breech loading devices, and progressing fortification armament and carriage development through 1896 to 1898.

Washington Lamont Secretary of the Treasury War Department United States Philadelphia Iying Congress Army Gun Factory West Point Bethlehem Tron

McKinley Prospective Victory Forecast By Smith

Joseph P. Smith, ex state librarian of Ohio and McKinley ally, predicts an overwhelming GOP win in the presidential race. He recounts a Aug prognostication that McKinley and Hobart would secure at least twenty elect states and about 402 electoral votes with a strong popular majority. He enumerates states he believes the ticket will carry.

Canton Joseph P. Smith Ohio McKinley Hobart Pacific California Oregon Washington Alan Wyoming Maryland West Virginia Kentucky Missouri New England Middle States New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Nebraskka Kansas Iowa Ilinoia Indiana Michigan Wisconsin

McKinley and Hobart Predicted to Lead in Four Key States

A cautious inquiry of trusted campaign sources suggests McKinley and Hobart could secure a million plurality across New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio, signaling strong Republican momentum in the pivotal states.

McKinley Hobart New York Pennsylvania Tllinois Ohio

Bryan draws unprecedented crowds in Detroit speeches

William J. Bryan spoke three times in Detroit drawing crowds that rivaled his best appearances. The first crowd of about 35 600 gathered along Washington boulevard near the Cadillac Hotel with hubo swelling into nearby streets. Seven thousand filled the auditorium for a speech focusing on the Palmer Buckner ticket. Isaac Adams died in the excitement. A large outdoor audience gathered before City Hall for the final address.

Detroit Mich William J. Bryan Washington Boulevard Cadillac Michigan Avenue State Grand River Avenue Bryan Justin Ro Whiting Palmer and Buckner University of Michigan Isaac Adams Mr. Bryan

Angry mob foils lynching. suspect slips away in New Jersey

In New Brunswick on October 18 Mrs. Benjamin Yepson was assaulted by Alfred Brahm, a Black man held without bail for grand jury action. A mob crowded the jail demanding release, then Brahm was taken unseen by a rear door and escaped toward New Brunswick, leaving residents furious.

New Brunswick N. J Benjamin Yepson South Street Eagleswood Perth Amboy Alfred Grahm Pepson Central Railroad Brahm Walters

Work of the Synod Held in Bellefonte Pa

Presbyterian synod members filled pulpits in six Bellefonte churches two Milesburgs and State College. Moderator L Y Graham preached an afternoon agnodical sermon and spoke at a temperance rally with Doctors McClean Martin Beacon. The holy sacrament was administered at three o clock by Dr Henry E K Niles and William A Patton. twelve elders assisted. The session may extend into Tuesday.

Martin Beacon Belne Henry EK Niles York William A. Patton Wayne

Blackburn Denies Duel With Carlisle

Senator Mackburn, recovering in Lexington, says he never discussed a duel with Logan Carlisle and calls newspaper reports a canard. He adds that if he ever contemplated fighting anyone in the Carlisle family it would not be with a Carlisle child.

Lexington Mackburn Logan Carlisle Young Carlisle Carlisle

Calaman Fatally Wounds Two in Pondtown Shootout

In Chambersburg Pennsylvania on October 18 Harman Calaman fired an old musket at Rayid Pearl and Jack Reidelman after a dispute over entry to a house. Pearl was killed and Reidelman seriously wounded. Calaman and others were brought for treatment. The involved men are described as desperate characters.

Chambersburg Pondtown Here Rayid Pearl Harman Calaman Jack Reidelman Calaman Beldelman Otho Calnaman Harman

Given counsels Gold Democrats to back Williams in Congress

In Wilkes Barre on October 18 chairman Given of the state Gold Democratic committee met with leading Democrats of Luzerne County. He issued a letter to the Record advising the Gold Democrats to vote for Morgan B. Williams the Republican candidate for Congress in the Twelfth district.

Wilkes-Barre State Gold Democratic Committee

Murdered by Burglar as He Chased Robber Near West Chester

A young farmer Howard Seal was beaten to death by an unknown negro burglar in his home near West Chester Pennsylvania. Seal chased the intruder across the countryside but was fatally struck with a stone. Citizens organized a manhunt for the assailant as authorities investigate.

West Chester A. Howard Seal Eal Seals

American Tobacco Leads Market Slide on Oct 17

Wall Street recorded a 74 percent plunge in American Tobacco to 1984 amid liquidations by a pool suspecting a deal with rivals. Other major issues stayed largely steady, but the bank statement dampened optimism as loans deposits and funds showed contraction while the day ended with widespread declines across tobacco and related stocks.

New York American Tobacco Stock Exchange St. Paul Manhattan Grangere Loulaville Nashville William Linn Ale Len & CO Mears

Market Reups and Quiet Trade Mixed in Grain and Dairy

New York reports mixed activity across grain and dairy markets with flour and wheat futures turning firmer while nearby options stay steady. Provisions hold at narrow ranges as butter and cheese show modest strength and California and Pennsylvania dairy products trade at steady to firm prices.

New York Irmer TlaSie Pyadthe Myce Chicago Talve Western Dairy Tigalle Tollyc Eligins Pennsylvania

Chicago Grain and Provision Market Report

Chicago prices show fluctuating futures for wheat corn and oats with bids in moderate ranges. Pork and lard values are listed for December January and October while cash flour and seed quotes hold firm amid nominal changes.

Chicago Livcombe Or Mage Ave Ee Oery

Philadelphia Market Report on Oct 17 Provisions Steady

Provisions were steady with moderate demand in Philadelphia. Prices quoted for city smoked beef, beef hams, pork, hams, and bacon varied by brand and type, while salts and pickles influenced average levels. Further entries listed cured meats, sides, loins, and tallow with notes on quality and packaging formats.

Philadelphia Phonic Hauma Cnred Stgade Hyate

Agricultural market prices from Buffalo North Carolina

Market notes show cattle and sheep values with varying quality. Prices listed include good steers and fat cows around 2 204 55 dollars, bulls 2 a2, veales and mediums, hogs and larders with multiple per head quotes, and sheep with dull to good quality ranges. Overall figures indicate a broad fluctuation in livestock values and lamb prices near 2.00 to 20.50 per head.

Buffalo N. C Canada

Cattle and hog receipts mark steady market at stockyards

Union Stock Yards reports Oct 17 cattle receipts near 1 000 head and hog receipts around 15 000 head. Cattle prices show common to extra steers at 2605.95 with ranges for stockers and feeders and cows and bulls. Hogs steady with heavy packing and shipping lots around 13.45 and interior to choice at 1.753.35.

Union Stock Yards Western Western Rangers Gsrorsehall

Classified ads seek willing agents and workers in era

A fragmented old newspaper page lists demands for agents and workers with varied pay and commissions. Mentions Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Co in Cincinnati, nursing positions, housework opportunities, canvassing for subscriptions, and sale roles with earnings claims. It shows diverse recruitment blurbs and local notices.

Sella Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Co Cincinnati

Connolly and Wallace Promote White Blankets at 75 Cents

Connolly and Wallace announce all wool white blankets available at about 75 cents per pair to stir interest in the blanket trade.

Wanted Help Listings From Tribune Classifieds

A jumble of classified ads seeks jobs and positions. Includes requests for a coachman cloak model accountant boy and girl seeks work and a barber with references as a clerical worker seeks a suitable posting.

M. L. Tribune Care Tribune A. H Tribune

Professional Cards and Local Experts in Scranton

A dense local directory listing physicians surgeons and specialists with offices on Wyoming Avenue Spruce Street Adams Avenue Wyomings and more. It also catalogs lawyers bankers architects and detectives with office locations and hours in Scranton Pennsylvania. Registered professionals include Dr Mary A Shepherd Dr Trapold Dr Comegys Dr Freas Dr Frey and many others along with law firms and agencies and services such as J Jessup W H Jessup and the Interstate Secret Service. The listing notes office hours and addresses across multiple streets and buildings.

A. Trapold Wyomins Avenue Spruce Street Scranton Comegys Washington Ave W. BE. Allen NORTH WASH_ington avenue Anna Law Wyoming Ave Co. L. Frey Vine Street

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