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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1897

Page

3

State Federation of Penn a Women Sessions Held

The State Federation of Penn a Women met at the Y M C A hall with over two hundred delegates. Mrs Mary C Bassett of Pittsburg and Mrs George Th Stewart of Hurtielure addressed the gathering as invitations and papers were read. Lectures followed on woman suffrage culture and civic life with musical interludes and a noted conference on pink problems led by Miss Alive Nevin of Lancaster.

Harebury State Federation of Permiegivenia M. C.A. Hall Andonon George Th. Stewart Hurtielure Mra Diorace Brook Pera Mastinga Hollofonte Hn Mis. Testigé Hue Mary OC. Poesett Pitcebure He General Federation Mist Lowell Lan- Coster AL Thiuvloan Potisville de Tiverel Voller Culture Woman's Literary Club Hradford Mary TH Dell Tradfornds Minn Alive Nevin Lancaster Will Mouste Mise Rohrer Exellent Mile Uorentry Ly Mim Myra Lloyd Dock Harrisburg

Harrisburg to offer free rail for Pennsylvania monument trip

Adjutant General Flewett will issue orders to 1500 Pennsylvania soldiers for free transport to Chattanooga and return for the dedication of the Pennsylvania monument on the Chickamauga battlefield. Governor Hastings and staff, along with national representatives and the Hefield commission, plan to attend ceremonies. A Southern Railway passenger agent says conductors were told to allow three stopovers between Washington and Chattanooga for holders of a Chattanooga excursion ticket.

Harrisurg Flewert Pennsylvania Chattanooga Chickamagan Southern Railway Wichington

Madame Cartel and Madame Lo Wanda Accused of Fortune Telling

In Philadelphia central police court Martha Schunerman known Madame Cartel and Mary Poster alias Madame Lo Wanda were charged with obtaining money by fortune telling. Policeman Shears testified the room housed a snakeskin claimed to bring luck and that skin pieces were sold at varying prices. Both women held in $800 bail for trial.

Philadelphia Central Police Court Martha Schunermaan Madame Cartel Mary Poster Madame Lo Wanda Maristrate South Shears Sixth Schmnerman Aime Madame D Lowehds Tral

Revival at Big Zinc Works in Allentown

A New York company plans to refit and restart Friedenaville zinc mines and smelting works, idle for four years. It will replace the world’s largest stationary engine, invest about 100000 dollars in improvements, and build a railroad to join the North Penn line at Centre Valley, creating work for several hundred men.

Allentown New York Friedenaville North Penn Road Centre Valley Mina M. A. Stehning Lawrence Amleh W4sted ADY Schan Lon Snyder T. BO Bny Dei & CO Cincinnati, Co

Death of Mrs Perry in Philadelphia News

Mrs Perry wife of Protestant Episcopal Bishop William Stevens Perry dies in Philadelphia at her aunt’s residence following a European trip. Lishon Perry and his wife had returned from Europe for her health, arriving in New York aboard the Lucania last Saturday and reaching the city Monday.

Philadelphia Sarah Albert Woods Ferry Hight Key William Stevens Perry Town William Haecon Stevene Lishon Perry Europe New York Lucania

Perry’s Daughter Mire Mather Smith Rites Set at Residence

Perry’s daughter Mire Mather Smith, daughter of Dr. Catton Mather Smith of Kenyon College, will be honored at a service Friday afternoon at Mrs. Stevens’ residence. Bishop Hale of Illinois will conduct the ceremonies. the physician was unable to help the ill.

Perry Stevens Bishop Hale Illinois Catton Mather Smith Kenyon College Cotton Smith Church of the Ascension New York

Indores platform stance prompts voter guidance

A fragmented message urges voters to oppose certain Bryan era agents and back Schall Thorn or McKinlow aligned with free trade protection and prosperity. The text mixes political headings and unclear references, signaling a campaign style urging electoral choices.

Schall, Thorn McKinlow Bryan

Health Association session discusses yellow fever origin talks

In Philadelphia date Oct S7 the American Public Health Association heard papers on water pollution, inspections, and technical effects. A committee was to study yellow fever origins, with Ottawa invited as the next meeting site. several committees reported during the afternoon.

Philadelphia American Public Health Association Accuranes Torlberk Avcomation Ottawa

Sixth annual session opens for Pennsylvania Baptist Association

The sixth annual session of the Pennsylvania Baptist Association opens at Bulman Street Colored Baptist Church in Pittsburgh. Officers elected include Parksdale as president and Biman as first vice president with about 150 delegates present. New churches formed, committees appointed amid debates on governance.

Pittabure Bulman Street Colored Baptist Church East End Tteve W. Ti. Phillips J. W. Thompson Philadelphia Fev T. IL Miller Ressociation Jones Ser Siminis Paetor Rodman Street Larchment H. Gordon Lawrence W. Moore Morton Wineton Carter Williams G. I. Atlthe W. RR. Burrell J. Fisterall P. Ji. Berkley H. HW. Porter A. Z. Coleman W. Thompeim P. Th. Berkley A. Childs J. H. Thompson BW. Moore Mev. la G. Jordan Louleville Parksdale O. &. Biman Pittebure W. RK. Butrell William Sport

Wintersteen dynamite conspiracy case delayed by jury discharge

In Bloomsburg on Oct 27 the jury in the Wintersteen dynamite conspiracy case was discharged by agreement of counsel and trial postponed indefinitely. The case involved L B Wintersteen alleged to have conspired to blow up Levi E B Waller’s house, a White Place resident, with a prior mistrial last May.

Bloonsburg Wintersteen Winterstoen Levi EB. Waller Uhite Place Trio

Tragedy on the Pennsy Tracks Near Lancaster

A young woman about 20, dressed in men's clothing, lies dead beside the Pennsylvania railroad near Lancaster. A telegraph operator and a track walker report a train strike. identity of the deceased remains unknown.

Lancaster Pennsylvania Raiload Telegragh Bi. David's Tower Abe Sijovid Mein

Pennsylvan ia penvtions listed with names and places

Washington October 27 These Pennsylvan ia pensions have been leaned Original William Kishbause Nescopeck Luzerne David Riste Leechlines Armething John A Criss man Lock Haven Hemieville Greim Newberry Lycoming Smith Garr Two Taverns Adams William G Patton White Work Lancaster Original Widow elt Sarah Zuhe Erle Carp na Kishbausch Nessopeck Luzerne timers of Edward DL Aitlken New Toomfeld Perry Lydia Saylor Harrieburg

Washington William Kishbause Nescupeck Luzerne David Riste Leechlines Armething John A. Crissman Lock Haven Hemieville Greim Newberry Lycoming Smith Garr Adams William G. Patton White Hork Lancaster Elt Sarah Zuhe Erle Carp

Latonia Racing Fares Highlight Favorite Winners

Latonia hosts spirited racing with six races. Winners include Solution, Hidker, Myth, Oscura, Jackanapes, and Lelle Brambio, with several moments of close finishes and clear margins across distances from four furlongs to one mile eight.

Cincinna Latonia Kilty Gadague Lu A Myth Conan Doyle Tempo Hind Fivelohes Lelle Brambio Turtle Dove Lexington Pt

New England Cotton Men Meet in Philadelphia

Three hundred delegates gather for the sixty third semi annual meeting of the New England cotton manufacturers. President Theodore Feareh of Maine speaks on American goods abroad and the need to expand export trade through better steamship and postal links.

Theodore Sonreh Ameri Ecan Philadelphia Philadelphin Pane Collings Russel Eaton Brunewick Warwick Theodore Feareh National Association of Manufacturers Search Great Britain United States Beluge Search Lad

Night Watchman Survives Doorway Attack by Drunken Mob

Coates the night watchman at Minor’s MN near the Delaware and Hudson crossing faced seven or eight drunken toughs who smashed a window with stones and swarmed the door. Squire T. H. Ryan fired a double barreled shotgun, scattering the crowd, while Crippen the detective investigates. Coates escaped uninjured amid suspicions the attackers were tramps rather than Hungarians.

Delaware Minor T. H. Ryan Wilkes-Barre Coates T. Kr. Styan Kendowortort Hudson Crippen

On to Victory for Republicans in Lackawanna Race

The article urges a Republican landslide next Tuesday across the ticket in Lackawanna. It claims party vigor is high and that victory will cement Republican supremacy, warning individuals not to relax efforts.

Lackawanna

Princeton Triumphs Over Elizabeth Athletic Club 12 to 40

Princeton defeated the Elizabeth Athletic Club by 40 to 12 in a hard fought game at Princeton New Jersey. Injuries to Hillebrand Kelly and Tanahan limited the Tigers but substitutes performed well with Edwards showing promise at center. Swarthmore beat Johns Hopkins 16 to 0 in Lonstown near here. Touchdowns by Farquhar led Swarthmore and Harvard routed Newton A A 28 to 0 at Cambridge with most scores in the first half.

Princeton N. J Princceton Elizabeth Athletic Club Tigers Trners Hillebrand Kelly Tanahan Hoath Edwards Awarthmere Swarthmore Dr. Bhell Caberera Cambridge Masa Harvard Newton A. A Auore Newton

Washiprion Get 27 Fourth class postmasters named

These fourth class postmasters were appointed today for Pennsylvania including Bakerstown C

Washiprion Get Pennsyvania Bakerstown

Patchen's Record Trials Shine at Louisville Trotting Meet

Joe Patchen produced an outstanding speed display before about 6000 at the Driving and Fair association track, missing world marks but setting notable wagon and sulky times. He paced a mile in 2.07 and later 2.06% in a four wheel wagon attempt, with Lady Nottingham winning the stake and J. Bailey claiming the 222 pace amid a busy program of heats and finals.

Louisville Joe Patchen Driving and Fair Association Patchen Star Pointer Milnet Johnson Lady Nottingham Woodford Jay Joe Bailey Alvee Nobby Axtell

Track Trials Fail To Break Double Team Record

In Nashville Tennessee on October 27 a crowd of about 5,000 watched Robert J. and Jehu Rh. Gentry and Alec attempt to lower the double team record at Cumberland Park. The track was smooth and wind minimal but elastic quality failed. both horses broke badly in every heat and the trial was abandoned.

Naxshville Tenn Cumberland Imrk Robert J Jehu Rh. Gentry Alec Hobert J John BR. Gentry Bowtn Geere Keke

Races at Morris Park are listed with winners

New York Oct 1 Morris Park race results show multiple events. Five furlongs Senator Mc Curren won with Einaldo second and Wasteful third. One mile Convention won with Daberett second and Halfling third. Mile and one sixteenth Nonal won with Brome second and Debris third. Five furlongs Decanter won with Gala Day second and Whistling Coon third. Mile three sixteenths The Winner wet Semper Ego second and King T third. Six furlongs Sable Ciquot won with Lambent second and TMianwell third.

New York Morris Park Senator McCurren Einaldo Convention Daberett Ion Nonal Brome Debris Decanter Gala Day Whistling Coon Semper Ego King T Sable Ciiquot Lambent Secoml Tmianwell

Household Habits and Shopping Advice in Chicago Record

The Chicago Record notes how households struggle when weather keeps women from cleaning and warns shoppers to demand known goods. It criticizes impolitic merchants offering unknown wares in place of trusted brands and urges clear consumer expectations in stores.

Chicago

Hull Firm in Scranton Partnership Debt Case

A damaged notice reports a partnership dispute among Fannie Hull city of Scranton Pennsylvania and William E Chandler of Milton Delaware in the Hull and Company firm. It mentions October 24 and seeks payment of outstanding claims and dissolution details.

Totick Heneby Fannie Hull Scranton William It Chandler Milton Delaware Hull & Company Aall Winchandter Fis Nie W. Hull William IE

Administratrix's Notice for Estate of Wellington A Taylor

In Lackawanna County the administratrix M. Taylor advertises that letters of administration have been granted for the estate of Wellington A Taylor late of Pockville. Debtors must pay promptly and creditors present claims with due proof. attorney is John F Schagg.

Eatatet Wellington E Taylor Pockville Lackawanna County Elie

Young Lady Desires Typing Work Position

Advertisement from a young woman seeking a position as a stenographer or typist. Mentions experience with tonography and typewriter, and requests consideration for work in Honolulu or Hawaii. Includes name Decker Pittas/ Pike as potential reference or contact.

Desi

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