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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1902

Page

8

Underground Chicago tunnel aims to house Illinois Telephone wires

A Scranton backed venture, Illinois Telephone and Telegraph builds a deep underground tunnel system beneath Chicago streets to house wires and enable an independent exchange. The project, costing millions, uses concrete arches, 40 foot depth, and future car passage, with shafts, dump cuts, and streams of clay removal. Leadership includes A G Wheeler and Simpson Watkins of Scranton, B Russell of Wilkes-Barre, and J B Russell Co as fiscal agents.

Electrical World Chicago Scranton Atreeta Illinois Telephone & Telegraph Company Chicago Telephone Company Congress Street A. G. Wheeler C.D. Simpson T. H. Watkins B. Russell Wilkes-Barre B. Eddy Almagorido N. M Simpson & Watkins Syndicate Colorado New Mexico Pennsylvania J. B. Russell & Co Strowger Automatic The Automatic Electric Company

D., L., and W. Board for Today Schedule

The today lineup lists Extroa East at 8 p.m with L. D. Lattimer and P. Cavanaugh's crew, Hoboken at 10 p.m. with Filxpat rick, and 11 p.m. FP with Case and O. W. Pilegerald's crew.

Extroa East L. D Lattimer P. Cavanaugh Hoboken Filxpatrick Case O. W. Pilegerald

Local Sailors and Schedules From Hoboken and Summits Area

Extracted list shows arrivals and times for passengers and staff at Hoboken and nearby towns including D A Hawk Abrams McCatherine Waggerty Nuege McCarthy Murphy Gilligan Burkhart Carrigg Frounfelker Nichols Thompson Golden Widner Pinner ty and Moran Kirby Bartholomew Lamping.

Hoboken D. A. Hawk Abrams McCatherne D. Waggerty Nuege M. McCarthy Murphy H. Gilligan P. W J. F. Burkhart A. m J. Carrigg Frounfelker Nichols Thompson M. Golden Pushers Widner Pinnerty P. m. Houmr

Lackawanna Steel to Erect Immense Coke Ovens in Buffalo

Lackawanna Steel plans a Buffalo plant with 23 coke oven batteries 200 feet long each 68 ovens per battery to produce coke ammonia tar and pitch from soft coal. Construction of five and a half years. The Pressed Steel Car Company reports over 60 000 finished cars built through March 27 1902 and notes its lighter steel cars revolutionizing freight transport.

Lackawanna Steel Company Buffalo American Car and Foundry Company Berwick Detroit American Bridge Company Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Company Broad Street New York Pressed Steel Car Company Pittsburgh

Business Briefs Describe Market Confidence and Industry Trends

The analysis notes sound finances and strong demand for desirable investments while warning that industrial stocks may face a reckoning and reorganization. It cites rising wages, high prices, and expected crop shifts as drivers of spring trade, with substantial manufacturing growth and wage data from 1000. It mentions railroad gauge changes, mining finds, tobacco industry growth, lard stock estimates, coronation souvenir buttons, and expanded capital in several firms alongside fluctuating stock activity.

Henry Clewn

Market and bond totals and foreign trade notes

Figures from Daily Stockholder show March bond sales totaling 124 401 000 with railroad and state bonds contributing large sums. Interest and dividends for April total 507 071 288 with par values of shares at 2 008 700 400. Germany trade with the United States shifts with imports rising and exports falling. a Wisconsin ice tax was struck down by the state supreme court.

Amottlla E Companison Fogtt Wisconsin Supreme Court

Malta Fraternal Events Spread Across Towns

Knights of Malta commanderies including No. 100 at Easten No. 77 at Williameport and No. 999 at Reynoldaville plan anniversary celebrations and degree conferrals through April and May. Grand commandery events in Williamsport May 13 to 15 feature receptions, entertainments, and a steamboat excursion.

Black Knight Easten le Lorde Commandery Williameport Thureby Malta Mystic Commandery Reynoldaville Columbus Commandery Thilaelty Baldwin Commandery Steelton Mystic Star Commaaddery Academy Hall Meading Columbian Commandery Middletown Fidelity Commandery Coatesville Eden Commandery West Chester Sandilands York King David Commandery Waynesboro Great Council Grand Commandery Pennsylvania Malta Temple Williamsport Elisha Fornwald Council Chamber Mount Olivet Commandery Lycoming Opera House J. F. Lachleim

Scranton Post Office Adverts List of Unclaimed Letters

Public notice from the Scranton post office in Lackawanna County lists dozens of names awaiting letters. Patrons urged to say advertised and provide the date of list when calling at Ezra H. Hipple, postmaster.

Scranton Lackawanna County Han Ezra HW. Hipple

Chamberlain's Pain Balm Praised by Pennville Resident

A Pennville Missouri man credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with curing years of rheumatism after using three bottles. The testimonial states the balm provided permanent relief and recommends it as the best medicine he has used. Sold by all druggists.

Philip BE. Rhoads Pennville

Market Gains Amid Copper Rally and Rail Stock Hope

The market steadies after yesterday’s surge with a broad advance led by Louisville Nashville and Amalgamated Copper. A notable rise in Westinghouse Electric sparks gains while profit taking trims most key issues. bonds show strength in Georgia income issues. Total volume reaches 715,400 shares as rates hold firm.

New York Louleville Nashville Amalgamated Copper Louieville Nachvile Apeculatora Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern Railway Hlinois Central Southern Allway St. Paul Union Pacific Southern Pacific Atchison Httle Jorgeon Westinghouse Electric General Electric Central of Georgia United States

Market Report Prices and Dairy Butter Upturn

New York spot and futures markets show firm tones in wheat and corn with mixed option activity. Butter and cheese prices rise on demand as creamery and dairy products hold steady, reflecting regional supply shifts and elevated wholesale interest.

New York Northern Duluth Slfuc Sec Corm Geo Ghie Osthe aSic Etule Dairy Pennsylvania Malé

Local Dairy and Poultry Prices Reported in Philadelphia

Market notes from Philadelphia show varied dairy and poultry pricing with percentages and product names. References include wheat products, butter firms, creamery outputs, and white meat offerings, noting fresh nearby supplies and regional brand mentions.

Poultry Market Notes Despite Mixed Bids Across Regions

Readers report varied streams in the spring poultry market with ducks and fowls described as steady in price. Western and southwestern sections show demand for choice birds, while old roosters and western chickens appear weaker in some districts.

Chicago Grain and Produce Market Report

Chicago April 8 prices show wheat futures up as traders trim winter crop hopes while May wheat advances and May oats fall. Quotations list flour milling grades and various grains, with flaxseed timothy seed pork and lard values noted in a typical market summary.

Chicago Beara Bialn

Sheep and Lamb Offerings Steady at Readable Prices

Market reports show 1400 head of sheep and lambs offered with steady prices compared to yesterday. Traders note demand remains active as buyers seek top-quality lots amid broad market activity in East Buffalo.

East Buffalo

Cattle and Hogs Prices Mixed in Liberty Market Report

Liberty cattle and hog prices shown with bid ranges across quality grades. Prime and fat categories listed with figures for heaves, heavy workers, light rockers, and veal calves, noting steady sheep and varying markups for other livestock in the April market report.

Liberty

Old City April Credit Balances and Shipments

The report lists April balances totaling 114 with credit certificates not stated. Shipments count 14 550 with an average 105 015. Rune shows 65 040 with an average 7 071.

Old City

Railroad Time Tables Effective November First

Train schedules show Beranton to New York departures throughout the day with multiple morning and afternoon options. Services to Tobyhanna Bulla Roe Oswego Syracuse Utica Montrose and Binghamton run on varied times and some lines note exceptions Sundays and specific stations on the Bloomsburg Division.

Beranton New York Tobyhanna Bulla Roe Binghanton Way Oswego Syracuse Utica Montrose Nicholson Bloomsburg Borhueather Plymouth Ye C. Uinday Patel Binghamton and Scranton

New Jersey Central Passenger Schedule Details

Train times from Scranton to New York Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk White Haven Ashley Wilkes-Barre listed for 7 20 am 1 pm and 5 pm on Sunday plus 1 pm 4 pm. Quaker City Express runs 7 am to Philadelphia with changes to Baltimore Washington and south and west. Pottsville and Avoca Pittston Wilkes Barre times noted. Rates and tickets available at station from C M Bart and J S Swisner.

Efleet New York Liberty Street Booth Perry N. R Scranton Philadelphia Easten Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chink White Haven Ashley Wilkes-Barre Quaker City Express Baltimore Washington Pottsville C. M. Bart Gen. Pay. Agt Beranton Easton Reading Jarrishy Pinata Rattan KD & H Tunkhannock Vowanda Elmira Wilkes Barre

Lehigh Valley timetable and reservation details

Train schedule notices for Lehigh Valley Railroad list daily departures to Philadelphia New York and other points with Pullman sleeping cars and parlor cars. Officials WilkesBarre office and New York agent provide tickets and reservations.

Train Schedules From Scranton To Carbondale And Points North

In effect November 2 1001 trains from Scranton to Carbondale depart at 6 20 8 00 and other listed times with through connections to Wilkes Barre and points north including Honemlule and Hennay. Sunday trains run with a separate schedule to Wilkes Barre and northward destinations. Dispatch by W. I Pryor D I A Scranton Pa.

Carbondale Scranton Lai Lal A Honemlule Wika. Mj Susday Sotentaenn Mt Lls A. Mj Wilkes Barre Points Renee A.m Pryor

Pennsylvania Railroad Schedule for June 2 1901

Train timetable notes a through car service from Wilkes Barre to Philadelphia with buffet parlor cars and coaches. Stops include Sunbury Mahanoy City Harrisburg and Pottsville with through service toward Baltimore Washington and Pittsburg. marks exchanges and intermediate stations. names Geo Wood and G. Pam as officials.

Berantua Gona Wilkes Barre Philadelphia Sunbury Baltimore Washington Bunbury Harrisburg Ballindre Pitts Bsury Philadehia Wy Ateer Pittsburg Weat Mega Work Ventibulo Ikea Burne Vullman Buffet Pottsville Stopa

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