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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1896

Page

2

Watson hailed as People's Savior in party dispute

Washington dispatch reports Senator Marion Butler, head of the Populist National Committee, notifying Thomas Watson as vice presidential nominee. The letter extols the 1890s People's party birth, its stance for silver coinage, and its clash with the Democratic party while praising Bryan Watson as a joint ticket emblem of reform and American interests. A separate crime note describes a burglary at Mrs. Toppin's home with money recovered from a cake box, and the assailants threatening to "unlad her."

Washington Marion C. Butler Populst National Committee Alght Thomas B. Watson Butler People’s Party Abraham Lincoln Jeferan Jackson The People's Party Iat Democratic Party Chicago Mowiles Pulley Mr. Dergan Lidlina Anil Miost Delaveal People'a Party Democratic Mtr Tryon Bryan Hhh Barréons Watson

Double murder and arson at Meadowbrook station

In Meadowbrook near Moncton Halifax area, Mrs Fliga Dutcher and her 11 year old son were killed and the house burned. Magic, Dutcher’s 8 year old daughter, was rescued with severe injuries but not expected to survive. A motive may lie in hidden money in the victim’s home.

Halifax Meadowbrook Moncton Fliga Dutcher Magele

Widow Robbed at Home in Nyack Pistol Threat

Widow Mrs Hugh Toppin of Haverstraw drawn several hundred dollars for a tombstone, was robbed at 9 PM when two men burst into her room and leveled a revolver at her head. Her daughter slept above as the pair demanded money and fled with the cash.

Nyack Hugh Toppin Haverstraw

Dynamite Plot Across England Exposed by Scotland Yard

A semi official dispatch reveals Scotland Yard foiled a large dynamite conspiracy linked to American and Russian nihilists. Police traced the plotters Tynan Bell Wallace from the United States to Europe while undercover British agents fed false leads. Hell was captured with cash and letters of credit.

London Scotland Yard America England Melville Metropolitan Police United States Fenlane Tynan Europe Hell Beotland Gel- Blum Bell Wallace American Revolutionary Society Ireland Czar Czarina Marmoral France

Confident of South Dakota in election outlook

Yankton S D Sept 14 Chairman Elliott of the Republican State Central committee issues a statement on the political situation. National Committeeman Kittridge says South Dakota is safely Republican by a large majority. Populists concede defeat of their state ticket and plan to focus on winning the legislature.

Yankton Elliott Republican State Central Committee South Dakota Kittridge

American Citizens Released After Shelter Charge

From Bagua La Grande Cuba Consul Barker reports W A and L Glean Massachusetts brothers were released after four months in arrest for sheltering a Cuban insurgent. They had no regular trial and the state department intervened to secure their release following extended efforts.

Washington Barker State Department Bagua la Grande Cuba W. A L. Glean Massachusetts

Surprise Causes Insanity in Melissa Hunt at Fishkill Landing

Melissa Hunt a colored girl living with her widowed mother and brothers at Fishkill Landing becomes hysterical and insane after surprise of a new piano. Doctor Riely treats her. doctor cites head injury and hereditary factors as possible causes. If no improvement, she may be sent to an asylum.

Matteawan Melissa Hunt Fishkill Landing Riely

Scoundrel in Prison Over 21 000 Fine After Four Year In State Prison

Sylvester F. Wilson, jailed at Ludlow Street Jail, faces 1 000 days more to pay a 21 000 fine after four years in state prison. Convicted of abducting a girl in 1892, he previously received five years and a 1 000 fine. His criminal record spans Chicago St Louis Cincinnati and other western cities.

New York Ludlow Street Sylvester F. Wilson Stie Wilson Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati

Runaway Farm Team Chases Mrs Smith Through Kokomo

Mrs Harri son Smith of South Kokomo and her children escaped a runaway farm team that dashed after them for nine blocks. She whipped the horse while guiding the buggy and turned into an alley to safety, a narrow margin ahead of disaster.

Kokomo Ind Harrison Smith South Kokomo Willan Jennings Bryan Mra Smith

Reed Ready for Work as Insurance Arbitrator

Thomas H Reed telegraphed from New York that he will be ready near Tuesday to assume duties as arbitrator for twenty seven leading U S life insurance firms. Reed succeeds William F Russell former governor of Massachusetts and was urged by John A McAll of New York Life. The post pays ten thousand dollars yearly.

Beecham U. S B. F. Allen Co Canal St New York Post Palu Thomas Th. Reed United States Speaker Reed William Fr. Russell Maassachusetts Heed John A. McAll New York Life

Beaten by Miners Patrol at Colorado Mine

Leadville, Sept. 4. Captain George Curtis L. Greer and Frank Hesbilt aged 68 were assaulted by the miners patrol as they left the Colorado mine. They were struck on the head with rifle barrels and left unconscious. No arrests. sheriff unaware of the assailants. Prolonged fear of retaliation prevents witnesses from reporting.

Leadville Colo George Curtis L. Greer Frank Hesbilt Colorado

Republican Conference Fails to Nominate for Sixth District

Chester Pa Sept 4 After fruitless conferences of Republican conferees for the sixth district covering Chester and Delaware counties an adjournment was taken with no regular nomination. Ex Judge Butler of Chester and Congressman Robinson of Delaware will run before the people as candidates.

Chester Delaware Butler Chester County Robinson Delaware County

Wanted Advertisers and Sales Agents in Various Roles

Multiple classified notices seek agents and salespeople for door to door canvassing and stock subscriptions with high commissions and quick earnings. Positions include anted advertisement canvassers, staple goods sales to dealers, a well known man to solicit stock subscriptions, agents with no capital, and two energetic saleswomen. Also openings for stenographer and a first class cook with relocation.

Clifton Soap and Manufacturng Co Cincinnati Fish & CO Borden Block Chicago

Situations Wanted and Local Attorneys Listed

Classified notices show numerous "SITUATION WANTED" ads from various locals including a strong boy with linen education, a dressmaker, a carpenter, a middle aged Indian homekeeper, a young bookkeeper, a young lady for general domestic work, a widow seeking housekeeping, a first class bookkeeper, and several stenographers. Also listed are many Scranton area attorneys and firms with office addresses and specialties, and a local orchestra for events.

L. B Bumner Avenue Hyde Park Wayne Avenue

Professional medical cards and notices in Scranton local pages

A dense listing of physicians and dentists with offices across Scranton includes Dr. Mary A. Shepherd at 22 Adams Avenue, Dr. A Trapold at WyominAvenue and Erie Street, Dr. Comedy at 37 N Washington Ave, Dr. W. E. Allen at 622 North Washington, Dr. Anna Law at 38 Center B, Dr. Traction Limited specializing in throat and nasopharyngeal diseases with office on 18 Wyoming Ave, Dr. L. M. Gates at 1 2 Washington Avenue, Dr. S. W. Lamerraux in chronic heart and organ disease care, and Dr. G. L. Freas as rupture specialist. Also listed are veterinary surgeon W. G. Rook at 121 Linden Street and other dental and surgical professionals including Dr. I. J. Harrison and C. Laubach, Surgeon Dentist at No 14 Wyoming Avenue, with miscellaneous office hours and contact notes.

A. Trapold Wyomin Avenue Ere Street Scranton Washington Ave Anna Law Cc. L.edes Traction Limited Wyoming Ave Vine Street L. M. Gates Washington Avenue Madison Avenue Ss. W. Lamerraux Toos Adama Avenue Dk. G& le Freas Meare W. G. Rook Linden Street

Blanche Walsh Leaves Goodwin After Dispute

San Francisco reports Nat Goodwin's romance with Maxine Ml Viout caused Blanche Walsh to quit as leading lady. Walsh sailed from the antipodes on August 27, returning home angry at Goodwin's promotion of Miss Viout as the "new American beauty and leading lady."

San Francisco Maxine Ml Viout Nat Goodwin Blanche Walsh Ietter Antipodes Miss Walsh Nat Godwin Maxine

Detsel’s Chiropody and Manicure Parlor Opens

Chiropodist and manicure services advertised by Detsel at Lackawanna Avenue. Treatments offered for bunions chilblains ingrowing nails and general foot care with free consultation. Hairdressing and manicure also promoted in the same parlor.

BK. MM Detsel Lackawanna Avenue

Special notices auction of Civil War relics

A fragment mentions Frank Leslie war pictures with soldiers in action. Two volumes contain about 200 pictures and are offered for sale with installments. Delivery details and purchaser names are unclear from the readable text.

Frank Leslies

Railroad Time Tables for Lackawanna and Western Trains

Schedule effective Monday June 1 1896 shows departures from Scranton to New York Easton Philadelphia Trenton and South Washington and many intermediate stations. Notable times include express for New York 1 40 6 16 4 00 a m 1 10 p m and 1 38 p m with connections at Buffalo. additional trains to Ithaca Cortland Syracuse Oswego and Wilkes Barre among others. Pullman cars available on all expresses. pocket timetables available at M L Smith city ticket office.

Del Lack Western Scranton New York All Points Easton Trenton Philadelphia South Washington and Way Tobyhanna Kinghamton Cawego Himira Corning Math Dansville Mount Morrin Hulfelo Buffalo Weat Bath Binghamton Nicholson Elmira Cortland Syracuse Oswego Voce Richfield Springs Ithaca Northumberland Pittston Wilkes- Barre Miymouth Bloomsburg Danville Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Nanticoke Plymouth Pullman M. L. Smith City W& Lackawanna Avenue Saratoga Montreal Boston New England Honesdale Sedarre Wilkes Bale BAS Lehigh Valley Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad Lehigh Wall Railroad Blackiamond Carbondale North Wilkes-Barre Lehigh White Haven Hazleton Pottsville Principal Pointe Vie D Bethlehem Finston Reading Db. H Lehigh Valley Black Diamond Tunkhannock Towanda Geneva Ume R Rosheater Niagara Roscewo Or Points West R. R Gerace Biamond Expresa Pullman Perior Rolli Chas Lee Gin Pass Axt Phila A.W. Nonnemachet Lackawanna Avenus

Anthracite Train Timetable From Scranton to Nearby Cities

In effect June 7 199x the Lehigh and Susquehanna division lists exclusive coal fueled trains. It covers departures from Scranton to Wilkes Barre Mountain Park Atlantic City New York Newark Elizabeth and more with various morning and afternoon times and through express options. Tickets to all points available in advance from the ticket office run by General Superintendent J H Olhausen.

Lehigh and Busquehanna Scranton Wilkes Barre Mountain Park Atlantic New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Reading Mauch Chunk Albontoon Easton Long Branch Ace Grove Lebanon P.m. Sunda Forenti Liberty Street North River J. H. Olhausen Bupt

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