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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1898

Page

4

Olyphant Republican Rally Highlights McKinley Era Policies

A large Republican mass meeting at Father Mathew opera house in Olyphant featured Hon. John F. Reynolds and Hon. Jeremiah Snyder with Fred W. Flettz. They argued for tariff reform, currency reform, and continued support of McKinley’s administration, warning against Democratic policies and praising national issues shaping Pennsylvania politics.

John F. Reynolds Jeremiah Snyder Allentown Fred W. Fielte Hall Carbondale Fred. W. Plettz Father Mathew Opera House Olyphant J. Matthews Mr. Reynolds United States Nova Scotia Canada Afr. Snyder Chauncey Depew Prin California New Mexico Snyder Eny William Mckinley Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Wien William McKintes Fletty Fieite Jila Keene Jenks Lesan Lincoln Republican Party Swallow Fleltz Terocter Dr. Swallow Trohibitionisty Silas Bate Hitin Hiv Bwallow Republican Congress Woorlchuck Fleitz United Connell Reynolds Mr. Freitz Audienee

New Oxford washery near completion amid mine slowdowns

The Oxford washery replacement, built after the April fire, nears operation with modern machinery and rebuilt shafts. The Mt Pleasant shaft sinking toward the Dunmore vein to 600 feet continues under contractor Phil lie, while Sloan and Central collieries face layoffs and reduced activity.

Oxford Shane Oxford Street Mt. Pleasant Dunmore Phillie W. T. Smith Sloan Ard Central Sloan

Ungallant Philosopher Debates Wisdom Versus Wealth

A dialogue contrasts philosophy and practicality with a husband doubting wisdom gained through life and a wife asserting more practical views. The piece notes a one year old girl’s happiness tied to simple food versus a woman's desire for a costly hat provoking envy or dissatisfaction.

Youura Churey Washington Star

Thanksgiving for Return of Peace Observed Across City

Governor Hastings proclaimed a day of thanksgiving for peace with Spain. Rev. Dr. James McLeod preached at First Presbyterian praising the war’s aims and urging prayer for lasting liberty. Services also held at St Mark’s and Trinity Lutheran churches with mixed recollections of faith and civic duty.

Dr. McLeod Spain St. Mark's Trinity Lutheran Hastings First Presbyterian Church James McLewd A. W. Dickson T. Mark's Lutheran Church Mister A. Ll, Ramer Trinity Tutheran Church Adams Avenue Tey Charles L. Sploker

Pleasant Dancing Party at the Faurat House

Mr and Mrs Raisely hosted a dancing party at the Faurat House 316 Washington Avenue last night. A large crowd attended with music led by Professor Batt and reception by Mitson Marion Mille Nellie Vin Decker and Thomas Cowan. Dining hall service occurred at 11 o'clock with lavish decorations and a long guest list including Mr and Mrs Pred Herrmann Mr and Mrs Hubert Jenaup Dr and Mrs George Knox and many others.

G. Raisely Faurat House Waeehington Avenue Professor Batt Hakely Mitson Marion Mille Nellie and Vin Decker Thomas Cowan Pred Herrmann Hubert Jenaup Alex. Down, Jr James Stein Pillip Switser James Girney Wallock Culver Bookman Lennon Walsh Moegers George Miovk Harry Logan T. R. Btrayb Lehnitzer E. Comogya Chittenden William Wills Fred Nappes Sylvester Hoyer Charles Hesa Broadhead E. P. Mucklow Hixon Harry Switser Harry Houck Wallace Ruth Charles Keisel

Wife Johns Away Lecture Sparks Quiet Reunion

A light exchange unfolds as a husband and wife discuss a night apart. The wife admits attending a lecture while the husband confirms he did not miss her. A playful tone follows with a nod to the onset of a Moe Pickup moment.

John

Mansfield Normal School dominates Wellsboro in 32 to 0 win

Mansfield Normal School football team routed Wellsboro on Smythe Park with a fast, hard-hitting defense and five goals by Ollendick. Brennan, Phelpt, McGinty, Werton and Brennan starred. key runs and tackles highlighted the decisive victory. Wellsboro showed pluck but could not breach the Mansfield defense.

Mansfield Normal School Welleboro Mansfeld Smythe Park Mannsfield Mansfield Ollendick Wellsboro Matehal Phelpt McGinty Werton Brennan Manfield Wellaloro

Seafaring boast of a clever woman in a Massachusetts town

In a Massachusetts seaport town a retired sea captain boasts of the "smartcat woman" along the shore. New instances of her enterprise appear as she repeatedly outwits men and even saves a doctor in a striking episode.

Massachusetts Thera

Remarkable self aid by nurse after fall on ship

A captain recounts how a patient aboard fell three steps and, despite a painful injury, refused help. She told the captain not to pull her up and prompted the doctor to assess, then claimed she had set a dislocated hip herself with grit and a grin.

Retiah Cap'n

Milord asks about America’s chief exports

Dialogist Milord asks a servant to identify America’s main exports. Van Ishe replies with a provocative answer about wealthy women, signaling satire of trade and class. The exchange presents a cheeky, colonial voice and social commentary through implied values.

Milord America Van

Do you advertise the devil says a mighty good thing

A quotable exchange appears, with a reporter asking if advertising is used and the devil replying that he does not advertise but implies a strong need for a solid advantage to go on without it. The dialogue carries a wry, truth-tinted tone.

Spain Acre William McKinley George Washington Abraham Lincoln Cuba Christian Church Providence Sam'l B. Huey, Esq Board of Public Education Phil'd’phia Sam Hew Johnson Wellere L. Clarke Davis The Public Ledger Philadelphia

Hood's Pills Promoted for Digestive Ailments

An advertisement touts Hood's Barsa parila as a cure for diseases from impure blood to scrofula and catarrh. It claims Hood's Pills are easy to take and operate and promise relief from indigestion and biliousness.

Hood

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