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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1900

Page

3

State League of Republican Clubs meets with leaders

Prominent national figures attended the second day of the State League of Republican clubs convention in Philadelphia. J W Babcock urged organizing the next House to counter Democratic gains while praising McKinley Roosevelt and urging loyal turnout in New York Pennsylvania Ohio and Illinois. Officers were re elected and anti Quay Republicans voiced opposition to Stone and supported Senator Chisholm.

South New York Pennsylvania Ohio Witnois Bryan House of Representatives McKinley Hathcock Hull Town Philadelphia Congress Hamilton Chicago National League of Republican Clubs Roosevelt Rouke Ian J. Vompion Moore Philadelplyia Milton Shreve W. Z. Diehl Pirteburg John (. Henry Tlitshure Wile Vian Mustin Howant Lyon Williamapert John W. Durham George Liewellyn Willkes-Yarre Miuhlon Youngs Philedelphia KH. . Chisholm J. Trunkie Btone Benator Chisholm United States

Fusion party question rises in Pennsylvania court

Judge Weise issued a mandamus instructing Secretary of the Commonwealth Griest to show why he should not file Albert W. Johnson’s nomination paper under the Honest Ballot party. A protest against Johnson's filing was dismissed. The secretary said he would file certificates for Fusion party candidates if the court determines Fusion exists under the ballot law.

Harrisburg Sept. W Weise Chiest Reactor Cheeter County

Monroe Republicans Result of Recent Primary Returns

The Republican primary results announced at the courthouse name Dr A A Wertman of Tannersville for representative and Moses F Miller of Stroudsburg for jury commissioner. Layton F Teeter of East Stroudsburg elected as judge, and W A Erdman chosen county chairman. Committeemen listed for Coolbaugh Chestnut Hill Delaware Water Gap East Stroudsburg Jackson Potono and additional districts. North Hamilton and Mid We are not counted or received in time. Returns compiled by Schoonover Walton and Walton.

Scranton Tribune Stroudsburg Court House A. A. Wertman Tannersville Moses EF. Miller Layton FE. Teeter East Stroudsburg W. A Erdman Coolbaugh J. W Mycormick Chestnut Hill Charles T. Tidd Delaware Water Gap Grant Edinger Euat Stroudsburg A. RB. Brittain, Esq FL Smith Jackson Jonas Dull Potono A. A. Wertfan F.C. Walton George A. Reinhart Hamilton Smithfield John Schoonover William D. Walton James K. Walton

Chisholm Named for Assemblyman Through Democratic Deal

Exclusive message reports Chisholm chosen as assemblyman through a Democratic deal in Huntingdon County. Fusion ticket aims to unite voters behind the Republican legislative nominees amid party realignments.

Chisholm Associated Pres Huntingdon

Cameron's Possible Pennsylvania Governorship Rumor

A Philadelphia report circulated in Pittsboro suggests ex senator J D Cameron seeks the Pennsylvania governorship. His friends have quietly tested sentiment, with some wary yet deeming his candidacy a serious probability for 1902.

Pittsboro the Times Magre Philadelphia J. D. Cameron Pennsylvania Ti Ia Varlett Leron Cameron

Quay Plans Personal Canvass in Maine Campaign

Senator Quay begins a rugged statewide tour to meet individual voters from farmers to mill workers. He emphasizes direct contact and will meet county leaders and district chairs as he mobilizes for Republican nominees in a pivotal state contest.

Kechinja Wineteri Pittsburg Sept Sinite M. S. Quay Wis Maine Campelaens

Doctors Discuss Disease and Dine at Pennsylvania Meeting

The fiftieth annual state convention of the Medical Society of Pennsylvania opens in Wilkes-Barre with Dr G W Guthrie delivering the annual address. Delegates hear papers on cardiology tuberculosis pneumonia meningitis and typhoid fever as well as lectures on nervous systems and medical unity.

State Medical Society Wilkes-Barre The Medical Society of Pennsylvania Oder G. W. Guthrie C. Ki. Moge Memhodial Episcopal Church Maynor Nichola Pennsylvania Thomas Turnbull, Jr Allegheny Aloysius J. Kelly Philadelphia Alfred Stenger Charles Stea York Fdaw Roventhal Thomas McCormick Lancaster Hartzell Allentown T. D. Davin Pittebure Hereman Pittsburg J. Cy Hateson Scranton J. Emmett O Prien Beranton Hotel Sterling

Train Crash Near Red Key Claims Multiple Injuries

A passenger train wrecked on a curve near Red Key when it struck a freight engine. Fireman McClellan was killed and Engineer Mon tague had both legs broken. Two tramps trapped. one died, the other badly hurt. The engineer misread a danger signal as a freight signal. Baggage car wrecked. several passengers lightly injured. Freight crew escaped by jumping.

Red Key McClellan Montague

Mills reopen at American Steel and Wire plants

Oliver's south side plant of the American Steel and Wire company has resumed operations. Orders have been issued to start the Anderson plant and the Reed mill within a week. The mills, closed since April, reopen due to renewed iron and steel demand and wholesale confidence, with employment for several thousand workers in the district.

Pitteburg Oliver South Side American Steel and Wire Company Anderson Gates

Strike Meeting At Mocanaqua Draws Boys And Brakemen

Review of field notes from Page 1.1 shows most affected are coal train brakemen. President Nichols addressed miners at Mocanaqua tonight with a large youth presence. He urged unity with striking workers, but observers doubt the remarks will sway Mocanaqua men to join tomorrow's work.

Nichols Mocanaqua Nichole Mocinagua

Miners Strike Deepens Across Susquehanna Region

Reported by Pooelasive Wire from The Aspirated Proe, Franklin, Pa. Sept. 18 indicates widespread stoppages with 123,000 miners idle. Power workers reported to duty yet breakers stayed idle as operators discharged workers and deputies were deployed at stations. Only the Franklin mine at Treverton and Locust Gap operated, with others silent and many men likely to strike again tomorrow.

Fhankin Mt. Carmel Mineral and Inion Coal Companies Franklin Treverton Locust Gap

Tugboat America Sunk With Two Sailors Lost in North River

The tug America was struck and sunk by the steamship Minnehaha off Canal Street in the North River. The cook and a deckhand were lost. Captain Claude Miller, the engineer, and two firemen were rescued after capsizing near the Minnehaha’s bow amid strong north winds and a rising tide.

New York North River Canal Street Cook Claude Miller America Robinson Miller Hrennan Pereve

Unclear fragment on cancellations and order fulfillment

The text notes that cancellations occur and all future orders depend on the company's ability to supply the coat. It highlights a condition tied to supply capability.

Kaupp Named Democratic Nominee for Sixteenth District

The Democratic conference of the Sixteenth Congressional district met in Williamsport. Otto G G Kaupp, then Lycoming County district attorney, was nominated for Congress and accepted the nomination.

Kaupp Lycoming Re Viselasdhe Witt Satellitiel Pree Williamsport Pal, Boyt Sixteenth Otto GG. Kaupp Lyownling County

Coal Operators See Strike Severity But Some Return To Work

Exclusive wire from New York reports coal operators in the hard coal district view the strike as serious though fewer miners returned than expected. William V. S. Thorne notes about eighty percent of his men are willing to resume work as mines partly operate and one mine continues today. Delaware and Hudson sales agent T. F. Torrey says the company suspension is temporary and urges cooperation to distribute coal to the public.

Aspirateur New York William V.S. Thorne Pennsylvania Coal Company Joer Rensons

Governor Silent on Supreme Court Vacancy Appointment

A Harrisburg delegation urged Governor Stone to name Judge A HM Walling of File to the Supreme Court seat left by the death of Justice Green. The governor gave no hint on his chosen candidate.

Harrisburg Byle County Stone Hm, Walling Uur Justes Green

Opponents of Focht to Try Again in Thursday Conference

The Democratic conferees of the Twenty seventh district met but failed to nominate a candidate to oppose Benjamin K. Focht, a Republican. The next conference is scheduled for Thursday in Sunbury.

Benjamin K. Focht

Murder in Canal Street Back Fire Claims William Cox

Henry Simmons, a suspect, allegedly murdered William Cox in cold blood on Canal Street in Wabash Indiana. Cox was shot in the back after a brief confrontation and died leaving a widow and several children. Simmons reportedly fled, was later found in Cox’s home, and was severely beaten by Cox’s supporters. A shotgun was recovered during the search for the weapon.

Wabash Ind Henry Simmons William Cox Canalatree Simons Qiyile Coxis Cox

London Police Gather at Yard Await Salisbury Arrival

Uniformed Scotland Yard detectives assembled at King's Cross station this morning awaiting Lend Salisbury from his committee. An anonymous letter received since December hints at threats, prompting heightened police vigilance and concern over potential violence.

London Unuri Scotland Yard King's Overall Prowl Lend Salisbury Hie Renm Matfeld

Train collision kills fireman and tramp near open switch

An eastbound express train on the Lake Erie and Western railroad crashed into an open switch, killing a fireman and a tramp. Rescue efforts followed as authorities investigated the accident near the rails.

Pressmnele Ind Lake Erie and Western Railroad

Coal mine disruptions and price hikes hit Philadelphia area

General Manager Henderson reports reduced output across several collieries as workers stay away amid shortages. George H. Ross notes Friday conditions with Tokens, Lake Fidler and Cyneron potentially reopening only if enough staff report for duty. Coal firms raise September prices by 25 and 20 cents per ton.

George H. Ross Pennsylvania Hallroad Company Associated Preas Iabo Theao Lake Fidler Cyneron Eal Herlee Nanticoke Glen Loan Yodsay Williamstown Lake Pidler Cyne Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company Reading

Pittston Miners Parade Draws 2000 Workers

In Pittston on September 18 striking miners staged a large demonstration with a parade featuring about 2000 men and boys. A postparade meeting followed with speeches by Organizery Dileher of Scranton and others.

Pittston Pittaton

Chief Arthur Not Expecting Trouble

Cleveland dispatch reports Grand Chief P M Arthur of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers says engineers are unlikely to refuse hauling anthracite from non union mines. He warns continued strike could threaten rail employment and spark wider unrest. Grand Master Morrissey of the Brotherhood of Trainmen is in Denver. Secretary King says no official action yet against trainmen refusing non union coal.

Cleveland P.M. Arthur Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Mr. Arthur Morrissey The Brotherhood of Trainmen Denver King Brotherhood

Strike Emissaries Encounter Frost In Pennsylvania Mines

Five thousand mine workers in the Panther Creek valley Schuylkill and Nesquehoning valleys will work ten hours daily starting tomorrow, boosting earnings. No widespread miner discontent. Mother Jones and two other agitators arrived to hold a meeting but were met with indifference and canceled.

Lunsford Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company Panther Creek Schuytlkill Nesquehoning Valley Jones

Soft coal men expect harvest amid quiet strike

An Associated Press dispatch from Altoona Pennsylvania on September 18 reports anthracite coal operators in the district plan no aid to the eastern miners dispute. Operators will not meddle, await demand, and aim for strong fall business as miners continue working with no sympathy strike planned.

Altoona

Coal shipments drop as Schuylkill strike disrupts Reading line

By Eveleive Whe tin The Associated Proms Heading Pa Sept 18. The Reading company expects greatly reduced output due to the strike spreading to Schuylkill. Shipments over Saturday and Sunday totaled 3700 cars. A smaller product would affect a large number of men in the train service.

Heading Schuylkill Reading Company

Two Collieries Abandoned After Strike Action

General Superintendent R C Luther of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company issued an order to hoist the mules at the Henry Clay and Burnside collieries at Shamokin and bring them to Pottsville for corral. The employes struck these two collieries. the mines, it is said, will be abandoned.

Pottsville R. C. Luther Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company Henry Clay and Burnside Shamokin Corral

PUDDLERS RETURNED TO WORK AT BERWICK PLANT

Puddler workers at the American Tin Foundry in Berwick returned to work after talks with company officials. They won the demand to drop a new rule requiring a physician’s certificate for sick leave and to stop making their fires in the morning. Wages were not changed. A six member committee will arbitrate future disputes.

Bloomsburg American Tarant Foundry Company Berwick Puddiere

Misread Text Signals Possible Bid in Atlantic Auction

Fragmentary report notes a party or bidder named Walter A Busby and a contemplated change in ownership. The exact entities and details are unclear due to OCR corruption and missing portions.

Abrupt Collision at College Hill Ends in Casualties

Report from Cincinnati dated September details a fatal or serious incident on College Hill. Eight injured and several passengers evacuated as authorities respond, while investigators assess the cause and pursue safety measures.

Cincinnati College Han Weaothan Tre

Laxative Bromes Quinine Tablets Claim Quick Cure

An old ad offers laxative Brome Quinine Tablets promising a cure in one day with No Cure No Pay. Price listed as 25 conte. The terse copy emphasizes rapid relief and a money back or pay on results model typical of period patent medicine advertisements.

Banner Educational Contest Surges Toward Finish Line

Yesterday's banner day in The Tribune Educational Contest saw record points with Miss Jennie Myers Lake Ariel leading with seven, David V. Birtley Providence close behind at four, and Charles Rodriguez at two. The standings shift as ten days remain to push into the top ranks with persistent effort and solo perseverance guiding final results.

Jennie Myers David Birtley Charles Rodriguez Tribune Lake Ariel Davi Birtley Providence David V. Birtley Roderiguez Callahan Arthur Kemmerer Factoryville David ¢. Spencer Labor Das Jennia Myers Kemmerer Mr. Spencer the Tribune Eugene Boland Harry Reese Fennie BE Willams Grace Simrell Sidney W. Hayes Ahord Mary Yeager Moscow

Contenders Listed for Standing of Contestants

The record names multiple contestants with addresses in Scranton Providence Hyde Park and nearby towns. Individuals include Charles Rodriguez David V Birtley Arthur Kemmerer Eugene Boland Oliver Callahan Joryville Miss Jennie Meyers David C Spencer Harry Reese Miss Fannie E Williams Miss Grace Simrell Sidney W Hayes Miss Mary Yeager Edward Murray Robert Campbell John P Smith and Richard Roberts. The page shows numbered standings and street addresses across several municipalities.

Charles Rodriguez Webster Ave Scranton David V. Birtley Arthur Kemmerer Fae Eugene Boland Ece West Market Street Providence Oliver Callahan Vine Street Joryville Jennie Meyers Lake Ariel David C. Spencer Bloomsburg Walnut Street Eueen Harry Reese Seas Court Hyde Park Fannie E. Williams Peckville Grace Simrell Carbondale Sidney W. Hayes Olive Street Mary Yeager Moscow Richard Roberts Hampton Street Hyde Ohne John P. Smith Boulevard Ave

The Plague in Glasgow Reported in Early Period

A fragmentary notice describes a plague event in Glasgow with references to medical responses and authorities. The text is garbled, but indicates an outbreak and concerns from local officials.

Curing Deafness Through Constitutional Renovation

An advertisement claims a cure for deafness via constitutional renovation. It references a supposed remedy by mail from Cheney and Co of Toledo, promising to restore hearing and counter health issues caused by alleged deficiencies.

Market declines and erratic trading on New York stock list

The New York stock market showed continued sagging action with widespread red ink and uncertain tone. Heavy turnover around 110,900 shares reflected a cautious session as many issues tumbled while a few showed slight recoveries amid a generally unsettled bond market.

Corrected dairy product listings and prices

Corrected notes show various dairy items with prices such as 92.40 and 4.00, mentioning Keen-Select western and Flewr-Beat patent. The fragment lists buyers and locations with scattered place names and unit prices, indicating a catalog-like page update.

HM. G. Dale Lackawanna Ave Bater Keen-Select Western State

Philadelphia Wheat and Wheat Market Report

Wheat market notes mixed activity with September grades steady to lower and corn receipts around 7 000 bushels. Butter and cream demand steady as cheese prices show modest shifts. Flour receipts total 4 500 barrels and 2 430 000 pounds. corn receipts near 67 000 bushels.

Philadelphs Tate, Corm Hoy New York Ilaur

Grain market gains amid western strength and unsettled futures

Chicago and midwest markets showed wheat up on favorable western conditions and stronger tone, corn rising slightly, and provisions inching higher. Cash quotes for multiple wheat, corn, and rye grades listed along with fertilizer and market figures amid volatility.

Chicago Livestock Market Report Highlights Mixed Cattle Trade

The Chicago sale lists 6 000 cattle including 2 000 Morten and 1 000 Texan entries with varied bids. Calves and heifers show price movement while overall receipts approach 18 000 and potential tomorrow totals remain uncertain. Prices and quantities reflect a steady to improving market with notable Texan influence and regional cattle weight trends.

Chicago Morten Citi Texam Texan Bulla Tomorow Welk Af Mellie

Fragmentary OCR Reads Cattle and Medicine Notes

Disjointed text fragments mention cattle, medicines, and odd monetary figures. The garbled items reference livestock and health products, with unclear names and dates, lacking coherent events or actions.

Unreadable OCR notice of cattle sale and receipts

Fragmentary text describes cattle, calves and steers with figures like 75 and 85, mention of workers and receipts. Several garbled names and places appear, but core item seems to be a listing or notice related to cattle trading and related expenses.

Ntra Fiokieh Plank EL Boa Ubinas Sokmeo Hoge Ssuibo Ewraelis

Unreadable OCR Note

Unclear fragments from a New York item describe price or trade terms with many garbled names and words. Entities and specifics are not recoverable from the text provided.

THN City Credit Hae and Baroleine Missing

In a reported financial note, authorities reference a sum of 3000 Yarrole. details remain unclear with several garbled terms and names. The fragment hints at credit or debt issues tied to THN City and individuals linked to Hithenliow and Midsebispciente.

Eye de Credit Hae Per Hithenliow Baroleine Averagy

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