Funeral of Bismarck Draws Imperial Attention at Friedrichsruh
The German Emperor and Empress visited Friedrichsruh for Prince Bismarck's funeral arriving at 6 pm with aides and the Thirty-first regiment present. Mourning crowds and Hamburgers lined the route as the imperial party met Prince Herbert Bismarck and Count William. The death chamber details remain officially unclear while Pastor Westphal led a nine rites service. President Kruger telegrammed condolences and Pretoria flags flew half mast. The pair stayed 46 minutes at the castle before returning to Berlin.
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Sachenswald
Count von Thantnau
Westphal
Brunstorf
Prince Bismarck
Paul
Berlin
Frederick
Kruger
Transvaal
William
Herbert Bismarck
Pretoria
Bismarck
Trainmen Dissat isfied with Jersey Central running system
New Jersey Central employees object to the tonnage based freight handling adopted last autumn. Representatives met General Superintendent Olhausen in Jersey City to discuss grievances. officials expect peaceful talks. The system aims to maximize locomotive capacity, causing longer shifts for crews as coal trains run heavy eastward and return light, with many cars empty on return trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Central
New York
Wilkes-Barre
New Jersey Central Railroad
Olhausen
Jersey City
Jersey Central
Reading
Lehigh Valley
Penobscot
Jersey Central Workers Choose Peaceful Trial of New Method
Workers delay formal objection to indicate intent to fairly test the new method and settle differences by peaceful means as is customary among Jersey Central employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Central
Strike at Nail Works Sparks Wider Labor Action
Federated Wire Trades declares a strike at H. P. Nail and American Wire mills in Cleveland affecting about 2100 workers, with total affected rising to 2900 as Backus mill suspends operations. The dispute centers on wage cuts of roughly 9 1 3 percent and a planned further 20 percent, as unions vow peaceful picketing and expansion of action across all American Wire trust mills.
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Cleveland, O
Federated Wire Trades
H. P. Nail Company
American Wire Company
Wire and Nail Trust
American Company
H. P. Company
American Works
Consolidated
Backus
Trust
American Whare Trust
Shuler
United States Court
American Steel and Wire Trust
George H. Shuler
American Steel and Wire Company
American
H. P
Miners Threaten Strike Over Chicago Agreement Terms
Pittsburg August 2 Five thousand miners will strike if coal operators in the Pittsburg district fail to conform with the Chicago agreement by August 10. The United Miners convention orders strikes in the Youngs district and the third pool, aiming to compel the New York and Cleveland Gas and Coal Co to pay penalties for underpayment. National President M. Ratchford says the action seeks peaceful enforcement of the agreement. A five percent levy to fund strike expenses was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Chicago
United Miners
Youngs
New York and Cleveland Gas and Coal Company
M. ©. Ratchford
Franklin Democrats Nominate Ticket at Chumbersburg Convention
The Franklin county Democratic convention nominated Harry J. Huber for Legislature George W. Britsch for sheriff Howard F. Noble for district attorney L Z Minehart John G. Orr and Daniel Sheller as congressional conferees A judge candidate remains to be chosen by the county committee W Bush Gilland declines due to ill health The party reaffirms the Altoona platform condemns Quayism and Republican corruption and denounces Congressman Mahon for his insincere course The resolutions praise McKinley’s conduct of the war and oppose Quay and Stone.
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Chumbersburg
Pa. Ang
Franklin County
Harry J. Huber
Shock
George W. Britsch
Howard F. Noble
L. Z. Minehart
John G. Orr
Daniel Sheller
W. Bush Gilland
Altoona
Five Men Burned in Mine Gas Explosion at Parrish Pit
Wilkes-Barre August 2 Five men were badly burned by mine gas at the Parrish colliery in Ply mouth The injured are D J Reese Paul Moxanail laborers David J Philipps miner John RK Evans miner and Adam Bregisham laborer Most will recover but Philipps is seriously burned on face and body Reese is an ex member of the Pennsylvania legislature The cause of the explosion is not known
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Parrish
Plymouth
D. J. Reese
Paul Moxanail
David J. Philipps
John RK. Evans
Adam Bregisham
Philipps
Pennsylvania
Train Tragedy Claims Two Snyder Siblings Near Middletown
Miss Dora Snyder aged 20 and her brother Christian Snyder aged 17, children of John Snyder, were fatally struck by a Pennsylvania railroad freight train near Middletown. Their companion William Hamilton remains hospitalized in Harrisburg in serious but improving condition.
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Harrisburg
Dora Snyder
Christian Snyder
John Snyder
Pennsylvania Railroad
Middletown
William Hamilton
Insurgents Vanquished Near Huanes in Pinar del Rio
A Havana dispatch reports a Spanish detachment of twenty men led by a sergeant repelled an insurgent attack near Huanes. After a fierce engagement the insurgents fled after killing ten guards and wounding several more. Survivors are to be decorated and rewarded.
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Madrid
Havana
Huanes
Pinar del Rio
Railroad stocks surge as market splits from industrials
The market shows a growing separation between railroad shares and industrial stocks with strong demand for railroad issues led by Grangers and Pacific lines. Traders expect July earnings gains for some Grangers despite a drop in grain movement. total sales reach 319,100 shares.
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New York
Aug
Pacific Railroads
William Linn Allen CO
Meara
Wheat and corn prices mixed in Philadelphia market
Wheat firm and late, higher contract grades noted while corn prices eased for No 2 mixed August and September. Osata white and other wheat grades mostly steady, butter and creamery products firm, live poultry mixed with hogsheads. Receipts list 40 barrels of flour and 7,000 sticks of wheat etc. Shipment figures show wheat 6 barrels and corn 242,000 bushels.
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Philadelphia
Reptember
Corn—co
New York
Rome
Wapitye
Tiwle
Wheat and corn prices ease as markets close steady
New York markets show dull to steady trading with No 2 red wheat and spot corn mixed. Options drift, with some futures closing lower or unchanged as traders weigh potential near term supply signals and regional dairy group activity noted in the report.
Grain and livestock prices mixed as markets hold strength
Chicago spot prices show wheat futures up to 400 for September and December contracts, while corn falls and oats slide. Pork and lard soften, ribs rise slightly, with cash quotes for flour soft and several grain grades listed alongside pork products and dried meats.
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Sug. Re
Tobacco Co
Vonee
R. T. Se
Southern
Brato Gas
N. J. Central
Tty
Chie
N. W
Chicago Gas Ausaveee
Hic
Auty
oFi
Uraw
Alya
Louis
Manhattan
Central
West
Tibbs
Pacific
KR. R
Iron
Texas & Pacific
Inion Pacific
Ely Aln
Union
Chicago Board OF Trade
Chicago
Cattle and Sheep Markets Steady in Chicago Trade
Chicago buyers kept cattle prices near steady levels with steer and heifer classes showing mixed quality bids. Beef steers and dairy stock moved at varied rates as packers and butchers absorbed offerings. sheep demand remained good with price points holding across a wide range of grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ebal
Erly
For Sale and Wanted Notices in Scranton Classifieds
A jumble of notices offers horses, banking, employment, lodging, and services. Several “Situation Wanted” items seek work as housekeepers, cooks, bakers, washers, drivers, and clerks, with contact hints across Scranton addresses and nearby towns.
East Liberty Market Cattle and Lamb Prices Listed
East Liberty Pa market report shows cattle steady to extra with prime prices around 5.10 and 4.05 for common grades. Hog prices steady to prime medians and best Yorkers at 0.10 to 1.15, heavy and fast Yorkers around 4.00. Spring lambs listed at 5.00 and veal calves from 6 to 8.05.
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East Liberty
East Buffalo Livestock Prices Mixed on Light Receipts
Cattle receipts light and steady with hogs selling at 4.00 to 4.10 for pigs. sheep and lambs very light and steady with lambs at 5.71 to 5.75 and ewes at 2.25 to 3.75. Cattle and hog quality described as good to choice amid thin trading.
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East Buffalo
Credit balances and bids prompt Carn Oil sales report
In Ow City Pennsylvania on August 2 freight and credit balances show December certificates closed. Mic bid for carn oil results in sales of 104 barrels cash at 5. Toe shipments total 63 792 barrels with runs 91 45 barrels.
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OW City
Baseball scores from major leagues and minors
National League games include Cleveland 1 Philadelphia 2 Pittsburg 2 Washington 0 New York 7 Cincinnati 5 Boston 1 Louisville 1. Hinges noted in St. Louis Brooklyn rains and Baltimore Chicago rain. Eastern League Montreal 2 Providence 0 Buffalo 6 Syracuse 4 Atlantic League Richmond 3 Lancaster 2 Reading 4 Hartford 4 Allentown 6 Norfolk Newark 2 Paterson 0.
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Cleveland
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Washington
New York
Cincinati
Boston
Louleville
St. Louise-Brooklyn
Baltimore-Chicago
Montreal
Providence
Buffalo
Syracuse
Richmond
Lancaster
Reading
Hartford
Allentown
Norfolk
J. Newark
Paterson
Amateur Baseball Challenges and Local Matches.About August Fixtures
Amateur baseball notes detail Old Forge association team challenging Harmonies South Side Lackawannas or West Side Browns for a game at Old Forge grounds on Sunday August 7. Also requests a potential match with Tegular Reds on August 6 or 7. E Garvin manager invites responses and return games from clubs.
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Old Forge Association
South Side
Lackawannas
West Side Browns
Old Forges Grounds
Tegular Reds
Old Yorga Grounds
E. Garvin
Sunsets
Archbald
Archbald Grounds
Acorn
Archbald B.C
Batterles
Duffy
Manley
Archbald Baseball Club
Gebhart
Fleming
Piannigan
Crickets
Jessup
Creecents
Tribune & Roe
The
Mayflowers
Olyphant
Throop
Tribune
M. O' Boyle
Priceburg
Pressman
Local Business Directory Items From Scranton Page
A compact listing features Elk Cafe at 15 and i1 Frank lin avenue Bates, P Zeigler proprietor, Scranton House near D L W depot on European plan, Victor Koch program, midwife Mrs Gable and graduate midwife Wik Washburn street, Geranton. Gr Clark Co nursery at 146 Washington avenue and 140 North Main avenue with telephone 78. Also School of the Lackawanna opens Sept 18 for college law medicine business prep, and Jos Kurttel wire screens rear 51 Lackawating avenue Scranton maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GR. Clark & CO
Beedmen and Nursery Men
Washington Avenue
Green House
North Main Avenue
School OF the Lackawanna
Cranton
Courees
Bend
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Central Railroad Time Tables for New York and Pennsylvania
Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable lists departures from Jersey City and Liberty Street for Scranton Pittston Wilkes-Barre Lakewood Atlantic City New York and more. Returns to New York and connections via North River terminal with special Sunday schedule and through tickets available at the station agents.
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Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh and Susquehanna Division
New York
Liberty
Eee
N. R
Booth Perry
Whitehall Street
Scranton
Pittston
wilkes-Barre
Duntain
I. m
M. Bundage
Lakewood
Atlantic City
Hewary
Elisabeth
M. Bunday
Penitadel
Reading Terminal
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Bundaye
Whitimore
Washington
Bundays
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Lebanon
Harrisburs
Bunda Bortpottaville
Ha. m
Liberty Street
North River
South Ferry
Broadway
Brooklyn
Staten Islands
Rom Arene Central
Alan
Lamant
Bald Vini
Erie and Wyoming Valley Train Schedule Note 1898
Partial timetable fragment from June 1898 showing connections from Scranton to Hawley via Erie R and the Wyoming Valley route. It notes departures around 4.00 and 2.00 pm, with arrivals at Scranton and intermediate points. details are incomplete and difficult to read.
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Scranton
Hawley
Erie R
Lake
Train Schedule Fragments at Plymouth and Kingston
Nanticoke and Intermediiate stations at 8 18 and 11 19 am Plymouth and intermediate stations 2 35 and 6 59 pm For Kingston 12 55 pm Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on all express trains Pocket time tables available from M L Smith Dis ote Passenger Agent depot office.
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Nanticoke
Plymouth
Kingston
M. L. Smith
Disote
Train Schedules from Scranton Through July 3
Rail timetable details list Sunday departures from Scranton to Carbondale Wilkes Barre Albany Montreal and Philadelphia via Lehigh Valley and Black Diamond Express with multiple morning and afternoon trains and corresponding return times. Officials W Burdick Albany NY and H W Cross Scranton PA sign.
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Scranton
Carbondale
Abany
Barakes
Montreal
Bosee New England
Wilkes
Barre
Osee
York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Incon
Ae Fennsylvania
Ral
Nenige Vane Railroad
de Ae
Wilkes-Barre
South
A. Mj
A. m. Sr
Wilkey
United States
Canal
W. Burdick
G_P. A
Albany
N_Y
H. W. Cross
Lehigh Valley Railroad Services Scranton to Major Cities
Train schedule details for Lehigh Valley Railroad effective May 15 1908. Trains depart Scranton for Philadelphia and New York via D and H, with routes via the Diamond Express and connections to Pittston Wilkes-Barre White Haven and other intermediate stations. Pullman parlor cars available on all trains to major destinations, agent contact at Cortlandt Street and South Bethlehem.
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Scranton
New York
Easton
Trenton
Philadelphia
South
Manunka Chunk
Binghamton
Caneys Elmira
Corning
Bath
Danaville
Aunt Morris
Buffalo
Way
Factoryville
Nicholson
Expresa
Utica
Richfield Springs
Northumberland
Pittston
Wilkes Barre
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Nville
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Altimore
Washington
Atria
Sesiernlenem
Hanaing
Risburs
Black Diamond
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Elmira
Geneva
Rocheater
Niara Falls
D&w. KR
Pullman Parior
Lehigh Valley
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Friedrichsruh
Imperial Party
RattleAx
Franklin Democrats
McKinley
Quay
Stone
Parrish Colliery
Wall Street Review
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Scranton & Pitteton Trac. Co
National Bering & Drill’g Co
First National Bank
Elmhurst Boulevard
Scranton Savings Bank
Scranton Packing Co
Laca, Iron & Steel Co
Third National Bank
Throop Novelty Mig Co
Scranton Trac. Co
Seoranian Axle Works
Dime
Economy Light
Heat & Power Company
Luminating, Heat & Power Company
Scranton Pass
Om People’s Street Railway
Aerd Peeople
Ose
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Lacka
City of
Scranton St. Imp
Mt. Vernon
Western Creamery
Halte
Bigins
Minjinye
State Dairy
Walto. It
the Tribune's Opportunity Bureau
Franklin Avenue
Green Ridge
Tribune of
Adame Ave
Coal Exchange
Quincy
Mahon Court
F. H. Clemons
Piue Ridge Coal Company
Mears Building
LEGAL
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
J. D. Mason
R. A. Zimmerman Lolicitor
Scranton Axle Works
Richard R. Wheisenflue
Keble
N.Y
Bishop Huntington
Mary J. Jackson
Chiropodist
George Atherton
Ripans Chemical Co
RE. M. Hetzel
Lackawanna Avenue
Hulbert’s Hall
Gi. Chase Co
Bout Penn Bauers Philadelphite
L. T. Keller
TJ Quincy
A.B. Briggs
A. Briggs
North
Malin Avenu
Ejckes
Adams An
Mulberry
PPA
A. K
Union St
City
Mears
City Brown
W. M
Everett Avenue
Spencer
Vine Street
Scriffton
A. W
Tribune Ee
Scranton Street
W. B
Albright Avenue
J. F
Washburn Street
Elizabeth Johnson
F. J. North
Pleasant Mount
Wayne County
J. P. Broadbent
Charles Street
General Houseners
L. B
R. BD
Waltman
Cumberland Street
D. W
Putrnim Street
M. T
N. Main Avenue
Boranton
Roy
Fitlon
Shore
N. A. Nell
Capouse Avenue
W. D. Reese
Geraldine Court
Sher
Titton
Spring Street
Decker
General Delivery
Pittiston
King Elwell
Edward H. Davis
Connell
Beranton
E. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Cor. Wash. Av
Frederick L, Crown
Price Building
Lacey
LO. Lyman
PRI- Bese Hospital
Cor, Wyoming
Mulrry
H. F. Reynolds
C. Laubach
Wyoming Ave
G. Snover
Frank Ef, Boyle
Burr Building
Fooms A
OKELL
James N. Torrey
James H. Torrey
Rooma
Commonwealth Building
Thaeth A Tolli
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
James W. O
Anmy-At
Ames W. Ford
Attorne
Board of ‘Trade
D. B. Replogle
Eeparers Meats Building
Washington Avnue
Spruce Eirest
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
O Commonwealth Building
Eranton
Lee Ee Edward W. Thayer
Mearside
Joseph Jeffreys
Atlaw, T
L. A. Watres
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, Pa
O. R. Pitcher
Commonwealth’ Building
Patterson & Wilcox
Traders National Bank Building
A. W. Berthold
P. Atty
Atty, Mears Bide
DR. Clarey
Scranton Savings Bank Bldg
Wyoming Avenue
Mary A. Shepherd
Homeopathiat
No. and
Adama Avenue
W. E. Allen
A. Trapold
CC. L. Freas
R. & W. L.amoreaux
G. Rook
Regeon
Linden Street
Philippine Islands
Nettleton
Bauer
Acdrese
R. J. Fuller
Hulbert
Megargee Brothers
East Liberty Cattle Market
Buffalo Live
Baseball
the Elk Cafe
Bates Reasonable
P. Zeigler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Gable
Wik Washburn Street
Geranton
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Sunbury
Baltimore
Hazleton
Pottsville
Norristown
Suneburg
Pitte
Burg
Ultimo
Western
Delaware and Hudson
Lehigh Valley Railroad System
Ad Company
Schanton Division
North Bound
Gor Bag
waArrive
Ioah Oey
Cadovia
Starlight
Waléeoimw
Preston Park
Winwood
Pogatene En
Basses
Orson
Ee Pleasant Mt Toy
Uniondale
Bisa
Foreat City
White Ridge
Magiela
Jermyn
Archibald
Winton
Pockville Ta
al Olyphant S
Priceburg Assae ii Oa
Park Place
Scranton TV ! i Ry
Gous Ie
uPusa
Caer
Ontario
Wester
Ucketé
Wagner Buffet
New York Co
Nesomast
Defore
Anderson, Sr
Favorott, Biv
Agt
Boraaton
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