Scranton Tribune Tech End Weekly Financing Notice
The Scranton Tribune title announces weekly edition details and subscription rates. Published by The Tribune Publishing Company with William Connell as president. Newspaper mail matters indicate standard post at Scranton PA with September 1 1897 date.
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Scranton Tribune
The
Tribine Publishing Company
William Connell
Portorfion
Scrantor
Treonee Matl Matter Scranton
Democ racy Platform Endorsed by Lackawanna Party
The text notes that at the Ant. 24, 1897 meeting in Westmoreland and theater circles, the Lackawanna Democracy endorses the 1896 National Convention platform fully. It references Blate Treasurer J Beacom of Westmoreland and Auditor Generals Levi G Mcaulrey and others, with election day noted as November.
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National Convention of Democracy
Reading kerfuffle exposes Democratic fracture and brutal attacks
The piece laments chaotic Democratic infighting around Mr Harrity and others, criticizing the Reading convention's agenda as cruel and brutal. It suggests the better party elements repudiate the platform, while extremists align with the Democratic fold, urging independents toward Republican alignment.
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Reading
Mir
Marrity
Kerimmare
Mr. Harrity
Lowinnings
Pennsylvania
Harrity
Garman
Democratic Party
Judge Willard Resigns From Superior Court Bench
The Hon. E. N. Willard announces today his resignation from the Lackawanna County Superior Court bench. Appointed two years ago after a successful bar career, he impressed colleagues with sharp legal insight and a keen sense of justice. His focus on anthracite industry cases and fair adjudication will be missed by Scranton and the local bar alike.
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Scranton
Lackawanna County
Luetgert Trial in Chicago Heats Public Attention
A sensational Chicago murder trial centers on Adolph L Luetgert accused of killing his wife. Prosecution cites a vat of chemicals at his sausage factory and bones and rings found in the vat. The defense questions the alleged provocation and the victim’s death.
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Chicago
Adolph L. Luetgert
Luetgert
Hissnus Age
Frank Oberowsky
Oberowsky
Sausage maker case grows into high court style trial
A sensational hearing surrounds Ludgert murder allegations as chemistry experts test caustic potash disintegration claims. A defense aimed at disproving body destruction seeks experiments in the sausage factory basement, with witnesses recounting a May 1 scream and a Kenosha sighting tallying with Mrs. Luetgert. The case promises horror and legal drama as verdicts loom.
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Ludgert
Bohmrich
Kenosha
Luetgert
Slater
Chicago
Mueller
Li Ie
Tuthill
Judge Hemphill Urges Grand Jury to Target Prosecutor Fees
In Chester County’s largest criminal trial, Judge Hemphill tells the grand jury to overlook petty cases and assign costs to the prosecutor. He argues this focus could mobilize public sentiment against magistrate rapacity and reform fee practices.
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Chester County
Hemphill
France Russia in triple alliance risks peace of Christendom
The piece doubts a Franco Russian U S peace plan as impracticable and notes the U S remains relatively safe unless provoked. It cites Captain Mahan predicting a 20th century clash over world dominance, honors a Howell salary merit idea, and warns the Cuba policy favors Spain against insurgents while predicting the alliance won’t endure. It ends with Tom Watson's vow to retire from politics.
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France
Russia
United States
Christendom
Mahan
Klondike Gold Bug Editorial Mocking Local Protests
The Klondike Gold Bug reports poor finds in Dead Dog Run with goose egg nuggets and hints the region will be claimed by China men and Eastern capitalists. The paper notes rent issues, a musician in the office, and jabs at Ephriam Pratt for alleged plagiarism and insults, while defending its own stance.
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London and
Paris
Henry
Paresia
Ephriam Pratt
Seattle
Ayers Almanac
Klondonian
Iiterati
Plagartem
Eph
September Calendar itemized by local events and notices
A calendar of September items lists Oyster, Uncle Joe Scranton trading at Mayor Dalley’s, blue laws memory by Chief Robling, Wyoming County money makers closing, candidate resignations, postal cart writings, Klondike cadets bear-skin coats, campaign notes, and society events. It notes the fall poet, school room gun drills, council and theatre changes, and city projects including roof garden and school salaries. It mentions the woodchuck and local rooter, paving pauses, and frost signals.
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Joe Scranton
Recorder
Mike Griffin
Srring
Vic Democratic Party
Garman
Harrity
Charles Schadt
Campalina
Vetter
Klondike
Tiorn
Good Government Society
Scranton Times
Sam Hudson
Arthur Frothingham
Hawley
Swallow
Woodchuck
Scranton
Phillips
Columbia
Mulberry Street
Lackawanna Hospital
Board of Control
Park Commissioners
Merman Note
No. 10
The Wootton Mystery in Fresno County Case
The lengthy Fresno county murder trial follows the disappearance of William Wootton after a land sale plot involving Sanders and the unknown Knausch. The narrative details the forged draft, the pried gold transfer, the buckboard escape, and the lack of a body, raising questions of murder versus absence. Sanders faces trial with the defense hinging on corpus delicti.
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Luetwert
Chicago
John Northern Hilliard
Timen- Herald
William Wootton
Fresno County
California
Pacific
Atlantic
Wootton
Sanders
Times Herald
Knausch
Rohloff
Saunders
John Knausch
Graves
Rohloft
Star Inge
Wiseman
Quip on Bigamy Case and Alibi From Old Humor
A lawyer jokes with Sambo about defending a bigamy case and proving an alibi via two odder wives. A dentist quips that the patient could be finished in five sehonis, reflecting Beareon's Weekly humor tone with vivid old-time caricature.
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Sambo
Adamsa Freeman
Beareon's
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