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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1896

Page

2

Bryan's North Carolina Swing Draws Huge Asheville Crowd

William J Bryan toured North Carolina stopping at Hot Springs Morristown and Asheville on a two day drive. He addressed crowds in Morristown and Asheville urging a silver election speech while denouncing the gold standard and stressing Democratic unity against Republican policy.

Hot Springs N. C Bryan North Carolina Asheville John ¥. Jordan Newport Knoxville Ryan Battery Park Hotel Southern Railway Buncombe County Locke Craig Southern Depot Charlotte North Carolina State Democratic Committee Tenn William J. Bryan Somerset Oliver Springs Court Square Democratic Party Appiause Mr. Bryan N.C

Mechanics in Session in Gettysburg for State Vice Chancellor Fight

The Pennsylvania division of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics spent the morning balloting for state vice chancellor without a decision. The contest pits Crawford of Philadelphia against Dixon of Glenfield over per capita tax policy. A four delegate slate to the national convention is expected with allocations to western, middle, and eastern districts. Memorial services honored state council members who died, led by Rev. M. D. Livblider of Sharpsburg.

Gettysburg United American Mechanics Pennsylvania Crawford Philadelphia Dickson Glen Fiddle State Council M. D. Livblider Sharpsburg

Prominent Pittsburg Man Dies After Basem ent Pistol Shot

Pittsburg on Sept 16 J Morton Hall 81 died at home 134 Western Avenue Allegheny from a pistol wound near the heart. His wife says it was accidental. The shot occurred at 11 in the basement. Hall died within five minutes. He was longtime general passenger agent for Allegheny Valley Railway and later tied to coal firms in western Pennsylvania and the Hocking Valley. He leaves a widow and three children.

Pittsburg J. Morton Hall Western Avenue Allegheny Mr. Hall Allegheny Valley Railway Company Western Pennsylvania Hocking Valley

Democrats at Buffalo Learn Free Silver Speech

The Democratic state convention assembled at noon in Buffalo. Thomas F. Grady was made temporary chairman and delivered a radical free silver speech to applause from delegates and spectators. Resolutions were referred to the committee, then the convention adjourned until tomorrow morning.

Buffalo Thomas F. Grady Committee On

Walsh Nominated for Congress in Seventeenth District

Chamokin Pa September 16 Alphonse Walsh of Sullivan County was today nominated for congress by the Democratic conferees of the Seventeenth district. He was chosen on the seventy ninth ballot after a deadlock lasting several weeks.

Alphonse Walsh Sullivan County Chamokin Seventeenth Walsh

Boy’s sensational tale ties kidnapper to detective death

Fort Wayne Indiana September 16 an 11 year old boy Bowen told Humane Officer Schlaudrof a startling story. He says George Stiver abducted him from Midland Michigan three weeks ago and brought him to Fort Wayne last night. Bowen claims Stiver killed a railroad detective near Vicksburg Michigan while the officer tried to remove him from company property. The detective was allegedly forced to kneel on a grave and swear not to reveal the secret before Stiver arrested. He is held on abduction charges while investigators pursue a deeper case.

Fort Wayne Ind Bowen Humane Schlaudrof Midland Mich George Stiver Stiver Vicksburg

Filibusterers Arrested as Laurada Witnesses

United States Marshal Lannan arrested James J Rand Tunes Johansen and Charles Camp quartermaster of the steamer Laurada in Wilmington Delaware and held them to appear as witnesses at Captain Murray's hearing. They posted 200 bond each. The crew were paid off and discharged while the Laurada remained anchored off the Delaware city.

Wilmington Del United States Lannan James J. Rand Tunes Johansen Charles Camp Smith Murray Delaware

British press to receive vast American news service

London on September 16 reports contracts between the United Associated Presses and leading provincial journals. The Manchester Guardian Edinburgh Scotsman Glasgow Herald Aberdeen Free Press and Lundee Advertiser will gain an extensive daily service of American news on events in the United States and Canada.

London United Associated Presses Manchester Guardian Edinburgh Scotsman Glasgow Herald Aberdeen Free Press Lundee Advertiser United States Canada

Carlisle to Campaign for Indian Apollo Ticket

Secretary Carlisle and Mrs. Carlisle left Bar Harbor Maine for Gray Gables on the way to Washington. He is due in the capital early next week and is expected to mount campaign speeches in support of the Indian Apollo ticket.

Washington Carlisle The Treasury Bar Harbor Maine Gray Gables Indianapolla

Taylor Reds Beat South Side Browns On School Grounds

The Taylor Reds defeated the South Side Browns yesterday afternoon on the school house grounds. Hayes pitched for the Reds, held opponents to seven hits with strong support. substitutions in the Browns lineup occurred in the third inning. The score was 22 to 17 in a lengthy game with a large crowd at the Ol Homestead under the True Iverlies auspices. the Taylor Cornet band performed during the event.

Taylor Reds South Side Browns Murphy Fallon Wastines Hayes Reds K. H. EB Lydon Fleastings France Plente Ol Homestead True Iverlies Taylor Cornet Frederick Wilson Methodist Melecopal Church Sibley Church Lawn Calvary Baptist Church Weber Rink Samuel Davin Johnstown Ohio Francis Wyoming David M. Davis Felteville Mrr J. Crane Hyde Park Lackawanna Valley Council United American Mechanics

Local social notes and events recap

Miss Emily Hareh travels to Eas ton for a friend's wedding. W J Thomas spends Sunday with his mother Mrs John Themes of Luzerne. John Oates visits Wanamie friends Monday. Mrs Stevens and daughter Grace of Waverly visit her son George this week. Mrs Sarah Pace buries her youngest son. she also has two ill children from diphtheria. Miss Katie Thomas and sister Mrs George Robbing and son George of Luzerne visit brother W J Thomas. G E LePrance leaves for Peekskill Military Academy. Aten Garrett visits friends in Tunkhannock this week. Firemen move the old People’s hall on their purchased lot.

Emily Hareh Easton W. J. Thomas John Themes Luzerne John Oates Wanamie Stevens Grace Waverly George Sarah Pace Katie Thomas George Robbing

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething relief

An advertisement claims the product has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers to soothe teething children. It asserts it softens gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and treats diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle.

Situation Wanted and Local Business Notices

Classified items list job seekers including a stationary engineer and a strong laborer, plus several doctors, lawyers, and tradespeople. Addresses across Scranton area include 57 Penn Ave, Hyde Park, Wayne Ave, Wyoming Ave, Adams Ave, and Spruce Street with names such as J D W L M L M L, Dr A Trapold Dr Comegys Dr W B Allen Dr Anna Law Dr C Frey Dr L M Gates Dr S W Lamereaux and firms Jeffrey and Ruddy, Wilcox, Waters, Comegys, and Bauer’s Orchestra providing services.

Anna Law Wyoming Ave Cc. L. Frey Real. Dence Vine Street L. M. Gates Washington Avenue Madison Avenue 8. W. Lamereaux Roos Adams Avenue

Railroad Timetables for Delaware Lackawanna and Western

Schedule notes trains leaving Beranton on Monday June 1 1896 for New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia and the South Washington and way stations Tobyhanna accommodation Ginghamton Oswego Imira Corning Bath Dansville Mount Morris Eudato Buffalo connections West North West Southwest Math accommodation Binghamton Elmira Cortland Syracuse Cawego Tuca Richfield Springs Ithaca Bath and connections to Northumberland Wilkes Barre Plymouth Danville Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore and Washington. Detailed pocket timetables available from ML I Smith city ticket office Lackawanna avenue or depot ticket office.

Ginghamton Oswego Imira Corning Bath Dansville Mount Morris Eudato Buffalo Math Binghamton Nichuleon Binnehamton Elmira Cortland Syracuse Cawego Tuca Richfield Springs Ithaca Northumberland Pittston Wilkes- Barre Plymouth Moomsburg Danville Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Nanticoke Wullman

Lehigh and Susquehanna Division Timetable Summary

Train schedule details for Lehigh and Susquehanna Division with limited routes to Pittston Wilkes-Barre and Atlantic City New York Newark Philadelphia and Reading terminals. Lists departure times from Mountain Park Long Branch and other points along with return times and through tickets via Cheatalon station. Officials H P Baldwin and J H Olhausen sign as general superintendent.

Lehigh and Susquehanna Division Travis Jonve Bcranton Pittston Mountain Park Atlantic City New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Reading Feminal Mauch Chunk Allentown Bathlehem Easton Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Marrlabore Pottsville Liberty Street North Tiver P.m. Cunany All Pointe Salon Snay Cheatalon H. P. Baldwin J. H. Olhausen

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