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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1896
Page
3
Fragmentary text lists several names and places, mentioning travel between Virginia and New York with ambiguous phrases and dates. Details are garbled but imply a paused or interrupted visit and references to individuals and locations without a coherent event.
A gathering is planned to discuss Scripture and deepen spiritual growth. Organizers invite interested individuals to share insights and enhance understanding through study and reflection.
Trains on the Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad are to be discontinued starting Monday. Train No. 1 from Scranton to Lake Ariel is set for 4 14 p m, with the returning service from Lake Ariel to Scranton in the evening.
Jury awards Michael Reap eight hundred dollars against the city over a retaining wall built on his property. The trial also involves claims by Mrs Urbecen Flynn and her husband from Minooka, with testimony from local doctors and city officials.
A letter to the editor challenges a Sunday World article about Lackawanna county firemen and a city union committee, denying claims about selections and actions. It cites Chief Engineer Hickey, Captain Moir, and Isadore Goodman, and notes a visit by Assistant Chief St John of Wilkes-Barre as part of the disputed matter.
The Bradford agricultural fair featured a strong display, including Guernsey cattle, prize pigs, and grand horticulture. The program highlighted a parade of horses, plus a dramatic pageant with young soldiers and dancers under Commander Gamble, drawing about two thousand attendees and a speech by Professor TL Herten of New Milford.
Fragmented report mentions 15000 insurgents, murders of monks, and executions on an island near Manila. References to seized documents, a president, and authorities imply a political crisis with widespread violence and arrests.
Rail line between Grand Junction and New Castle on the Hhro Urande railway is blocked by washouts and downed wires. Reports say over five washouts in the stretch near Synver Cob Bent, with sections stranding trains and worsening conditions from Glenwood to Che maelipond. Severe weather disrupts travel as crews work to restore service.
The jury returned a verdict in the libel suit brought by Rev. Christopher Orbach, longtime pastor of Shieh ehitwh Taehloek, against Peter Liewnitemek, alleging defamation over a 30 000 claim. Witnesses described the trial as a notable local dispute with community interest.
An experimental essay traces the publication of a female poet in a provincial newspaper. The piece describes editing tensions, payment for an advertisement, and the author’s struggle with type and layout as her work appears in a single column. The tale brushes themes of authorship and commercial pressures in period journalism.
Citizens on Mulberry Street form a coalition after many property owners refused to sign a petition to pursue paving. They face strong opposition from supporters who funded the petition and plan a Monday night meeting to derail the project, with county authorities and lawyers preparing responses.
In New York and Washington reports, umpire crews and players are listed for several NL games. Teams include Cleveland, Boston, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh with midseason lineups and officials such as Honus, Mus, Savile, and Horton noted amid recounts and darkness delays.
Fragmented notice lists multiple teams and venues with numerous misspellings. It mentions Moosic Poputars and Toon Sigur Noateh to perform at West Side Jaar this afternoon, and Sprinten Reserves and Haris ties to play next Wednesday. Also references a Saturday game at Athlete Quirk and a 2 p.m. call with mixed participant names.
A 30 wager arose from a heated discussion at the St Charles hotel over the merits of two horses owned by Henry Dattin and W H Hillenty. Stakeholder Melvin will host a five mile race on Millhurst boulevard toward Elmharet with Welrum present. both horses are described as swift and evenly matched, aiming to settle the dispute.
An open all comers football season is planned by the newly formed Scranton Football Association. The suggested roster includes John Carmody left end John Morrison left tackle Owen Sweeney left guard John Gilbride center Dan Maloon right guard William Gilmartin right tackle Peter Ennis right end Owen Walsh quarterback Walter Cooper tight halfback John Connell left half back J F P Barrett full back. Permanent officers to be chosen at next meeting in Fortin, Me. Also at Webster Park John Rogentry set a mile pacing record of 2.0019 This year’s team operates as a crack eleven of 189%
The Classical School offers Latin, Greek, Mathematics, Sciences, Mental Philosophy and Ethics for future professionals. The Commercial School provides English, Modern Languages, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typewriting, Drawing, Science and more. For details contact Rev. D. J. MacOldrick, President, Brother Angelus, Director of Studies.
Rexford’s introduces yellow tags to mark reduced items with the aim of boosting sales and guiding bargain seekers. The Silverware department leads the campaign with heavy price cuts on quadruple plate pieces, hand engraved items, and sets.
A newly organized team will travel to compete against diverse opponents with Soearinten as the featured representative. The effort aims to showcase talent across events and attract broader support from fans and officials.
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