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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1898

Page

2

Captain Evans Defends Actions After Santiago Battle

Captain Evans replies to criticism over not holding prayers after the battle of Santiago. He says his duty was to aid dying prisoners aboard Vizcaya and provide clothing and food, not conduct an after action prayer, as he believes God does not punish such acts. He notes his men sang thanks for the victory and asserts religious belief without boasting.

Santiago New York Evans Index Williamsport Pavig Texan Philip Texas Vizcaya Euceer

Bismarck Remains to Be Interred at Chosen Spot

Berlin reports the burial will take place at Prince Bismarck’s selected site with a simple mausoleum for himself and his wife. The ceremony, led by the village pastor, follows his written instructions, with a blunt epitaph and rites limited to close relatives before interment at the Fachsenwald.

Berlin Prince Bismarck Varxin Prunetort Fachsenwald Prince von Biemarck Willam Nismarck

Concho Arrives With Wounded From Cuba

Dr. A M Lesser arrived on the United States transport Sone from Santiago de Cuba with 2 wick wounded soldiers and reports on board conditions. Authorities supplied 1 000 rations for 1M pit and selected 115 convalescents and convalescent fever patients for return. Medicines were distributed as the ship prepared to depart amid fever and bowel troubles among most passengers.

New York A. M. Lesser Vedroxas Santioago de Cuba United States Sone Crataport Concho le Garde Ireland Hany

Inadequate Provisions Aboard The Concho Ship

Insufficient medicines and impure water were aboard the Concho with rations unfit for sick men. Fifty eight state room berths existed but bunks lacked mattresses and heat made below deck living impractical. Many men slept on deck under awnings as a result. Dr Lesser filed a statement to the Red Cross president, to be presented tomorrow.

Tampa Concho Lesser Red Cross Society

Settlement Efforts Reported In Pana Miners Strike

Developments from Pana Illinois indicate progress toward settling the miners lockout ongoing since April 1. After talks with Pana Coal Co owners Frank Frozier and D H Horts union leader George Gravens was presented with a proposal to reopen the mine under union rules with day labor rates and 30 cents per dig for miners, powder supplied by the company. The plan undercuts the state board scale but aims to run the mine with union workers. The miners refused the offer so far, but officials expect a settlement within days.

Pana Til Pana Coal Company Frank Frozier D. H. Horts Lincoln Julius Broehl George G. Gravens Miners’ Union Pana Mine State Board of Acbleration Pana Company Peen

Chicago Berwyn Hotel Fire Claims Several Lives

A blaze at the Berwyn Hotel on North State Street in Chicago killed three people and injured many others who leaped from windows. Victims include musician William Siedeman and several unnamed guests, with multiple residents rescued or injured as firemen fought the flames.

Chicago Ave Berwyn State Street William Siedeman Edward Seaman Palmer House Hill J. W. Dolson H. PD. McCleary Catherine Murphy Dn Belknap J. H. Twicht Baby Marie Kennedy Emma Sharkey Liederman Marle McCabe Miss Schroeder Dan O'Leary Nan Earl Morris Jacobson Edward

Wire Drawers Strike at Cleveland Mills After Trust Takeover

Report states that a strike will begin tomorrow by wire drawers at three torse mills recently absorbed by the wire trust in Cleveland. Federated Drawers union members claim their wages have fallen 21 to 13 percent since the merger, and about eight hundred workers may lead to wider effects on three thousand additional employees.

Cleveland Aig Federated Drawers Union

Madame Romero Laid To Rest In Washington Cemetery

The remains of Madame Romero wife of the Mexican minister were laid at Mount Olivet Cemetery receiving vault awaiting interment in Mexico. Funeral services were held at St Matthews Church with a large attendance and a wreath from Mrs Molk Kinley among the many floral offerings.

Washington

Markets Hold Steady As Demand Improves In Late Trading

New York stocks showing improved demand in late dealings despite adversee influences. Ample supply left in foreign exchanges softens, London closed for bank holiday. Rail stocks stagnate while bears attack Brooklyn Transit and Rubber, with profits-taking and stop-loss orders. People's Gas pressured to 8. Prices drift lower. total volume 245,400 shares.

New York Fem Fcreen London Ealner Brooklyn Transit Rubber People's William Linn Allen Stock Brokers Earn

Philadelphia Provision Market Report Confusing Wheat and Corn Prices

August wheat and corn futures show modest declines for No. 2 and mixed grades while flour weakens. Butter and dairy steady to higher. cotton and live poultry largely unchanged with small shifts in hides and spring chickens. Receipts list as 1,099 barrels of butter and 1,000 bushels wheat shipments among others.

Philadelphia Sadige Wye Oity Prime Hors Ouds Tyes

Market Report Glazed by Mixed Commodities Movement

New York price report shows flour and grain futures mixed with brief rallies and steady spot values. Butter and cheese hold firm as dairy outputs, while oat and corn segments show early weakness followed by late stabilization in a volatile trading session.

Chicago Produce Market Report From Chivome

Market notes show a mixed bag with price shifts across staples. Flour and wheat futures move slightly while corn and pork quotables hold steady. lard and ribs show minor decline with broader price uncertainty in August through December deliverables.

Chicago Board OF Trade

For Rent and Wanted Notices From Scranton Classifieds

Real estate and job ads list furnished rooms for rent on Adams Ave and other city locations. Several wanted notices seek dependable workers, clerks, bakers, and general labor with various addresses and contact details in Scranton Penn Square and surrounding avenues.

Chiropody services advertised at 2 Lackawanna Avenue

Corns and ingrown nails treated painlessly without drawing blood. Consultation free by KE M. Etzel, chiropodist, and Mrs L T Keller offers scalp treatment and related beauty services at their residence by request. Moderate charges.

KE. M. Etzel L. T. Keller

City Scavenger ER Briggs Cleans Privy Vault and Cess Pits

A.B. Briggs proprietor advertises cleaning services for privy vaults and cess pools with odor control. He lists left orders at 110 North Main Avenue near Adams and Mulberry, with telephone numbers and a variety of seed and meat products and prices.

B. Briggs A. Briggs North Main Avenu Adams Mulberry

Chicago Cattle and Hog Market Report Summary

Active demand persists across cattle hog and sheep sectors with higher prices for choice stock. Receipts show about 15 000 head each of cattle and hogs and 15 000 head of sheep. cattle bidding strong for choice and prime stock. hogs mixed to higher. sheep bids firm for fair to prime lambs.

Chicago

East Buffalo Livestock Prices Mixed in Steady Market

Cattle prices show steady to firmer tone with steers and cows trading at varied levels. Hogs and sheep and lambs remain steady with select wethers and ewes priced around four to five dollars per unit. Pigs and bulls carry broader ranges amid light activity.

East Buffalo Aus K.jouio Bheep Lambe

Local Scranton Businesses Advertised in Brief Notes

A collection of small business notices lists the Elk Cafe at 12 and 127 Franklin Avenue, Scranton House near D. L. & W. depot, Victor Koch proprietor, and other services including a graduate midwife, nursing and breeding suppliers, and preparatory courses. diverse trades and services are shown with limited details.

ELK Cafe Fran Lin Avenue P. Zeigler

Market Report From New York Livestock Trade

Market notes indicate mixed cattle and sheep demand with higher lamb quotes and steady steer prices. Livestock terms include references to Hattie Texans and various sale figures, with fluctuating milks and lamb prices amid a generally firm to steady market.

New York Buble Hattie Miguibo

Central Railroad of New Jersey Time Table June 4

Rail timetable for Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division lists departures from Buranton to Pittston Wilkes Barre and connections to Mountain Park Fort Lakewood Atlantic City and New York with note of express rates and through tickets. Includes return times from New York foot of Liberty and South Merry, terminal connections with elevated trains ferries and Grand Central access. Details cover service to Reading Bethlehem Allentown Harrisburg Pottsville and Baltimore via various lines with Sunday and weekday variations.

Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna Division New York Liberty Street NBL Berry Whitenail Street Buranton Pittston Wilkes-Barre Mountain Park Bundaga Fort Lakewood Atlantic City Newark Eligabeth Philadelphia Maueh Chunk Allosten Bethlehem Easton Baltimore Washinton Cints Bouth West A.m Lone Branch Oceut Grave Reading Lebanon Harrisburg Allentown Bunday Pottsville North River Bun

Erie and Wyoming Valley Rail Schedule Fragment

Snippet shows partial timetable for Scranton to Hawley routes via Erie and Wyoming Valley in June 1608. Mentions Lake Ariel timings around 5.20, 7.43 p.m, and 6:00 a.m starting points with unclear station references and dotty abbreviations.

Scranton Hawley Ninie Ou Eerie Lake “Ariel Artive Pointe Gia m Ariel

Trains Schedule Changes Begin Monday June 20 1808

Trains operate from Scranton with multiple daily departures to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia and the South. Connections at Buffalo Utica Richfield Springs and other hubs enable travel to West Northwest and Southwest destinations. Regular and accommodation trains run at set times throughout the day June 20 start.

Scranton New York All Points Peasa Om Easton Trenton Philadelphia Monunka Chunk and Way Binghamton Oswego Elmira Corning Bath Dansville Mount Morris Buffalo Way Pactoryville Nicholson Apreas Utica Richfield Sprn

Delaware and Hudson Sunday Train Schedule Scranton Albany

Train times for Scranton Carbondale Wilkes-Barre New York Philadelphia Albany and other points listed for Sunday Julyard with departures and arrivals across multiple routes and connections. schedule notes include various times and destinations and the company officials J. W. Burdick and H. W. Cross.

Lehigh Valley Railroad timetable details 1898

The notice outlines Lehigh Valley Railroad routes via Scranton and Philadelphia to New York with morning and afternoon departures, service to Pittston Wilkes Barre White Haven Hazleton and nearby points, and connections to Geneva Buffalo and Niagara Falls. It mentions Pullman parlor cars and run of Lehigh Valley cars between Wilkes Barre and New York Philadelphia and South Bethlehem agents and addresses.

Scranton Philadelphia New York Pittston iikes-Barre Me West White Haven Hazleton Fotteville Bente Heson Reading Eerisburg Meah Pick Geneva Hoeneater Buffalo Niagere Lehigh Valley Wikes-Barre Rollin HH Wilbur B. Lee Paes Cortlandt Sineet New York Bethlehem

Unclear OCR Text Notes Economic Names and Places

Fragmentary OCR reading mentions Vik Ontario Wester Wagner Ouster and New York with scattered names and terms. Text lacks coherent event or narrative. no clear人物, dates, or actions emerge for a full summary.

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