Electrical Storm Destroys Property in Philadelphia
A historic thunderstorm drenched Philadelphia causing floods in basements of businesses including Gimbels and Wanamaker's. Two deaths reported with Peter Schell drowned in his Twenty third Street home cellar. An Atlantic Refining oil tank at Gibson's Point was struck by lightning and burned, $26,000 in losses. Streetcar service halted and trains delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Schell
Philadelphia
Weather Bureau
Gimbell Brothers and Wanamaker’s
Thirteenth
Morris Streets
Twenty-third
Christian Streets
Atlantic Refining Company
Gibson's Point
Colombia to Deposit 100000 for Cerruti Heirs
The Colombian Congress unanimously resolves to deposit 60,000 pounds in security for the heirs of Signor Cerruti, whose claims against Colombia were ruled in his favor by President Cleveland as arbitrator. The measure becomes law in six days. Italy’s settlement demand had not reached the government in official form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Congress of the Republic of Colombia
Bogota
Signor
Cerruti
Colombia
Cleveland
Italy
Carthagena
Chaplain Chosen for Fifth Pennsylvania Regiment
Governor Hastings appoints Francis Murphy of Philadelphia as chaplain of the Fifth Pennsylvania regiment replacing Joseph Hartman who resigned. Colonel Wendell P. Bowman of the First Regiment will be mustered in May 11 and resign May 12, advancing Lt Col J Lew is Good to colonel. Bowman to be mustered at home due to ongoing recovery from Mount Gretna accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Francis Murphy
Philadelphia
Hastings
Fifth Pennsylvania
Joseph F. Hartman
Altoona
Wendell P. Bowman
Flest Pennsylvania
J. Lewis Good
War Department
Bowman
Mount Gretna
Cruisers Yale and Harvard to Stay in Navy Service
Washington reports the Yale and Harvard cruisers chartered from the American Steamship Company will remain in the navy for auxiliary purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Harvard
Navy
Washington
American Steamship Company
Is She Your Daughter Contends For Mother's Advice
An appeal to mothers about daughters health urges home remedies over examinations. Dr. R V Pierce offers free professional guidance from the Invalids Hotel in Buffalo and promotes The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser and his Favorite Prescription with free mailings and stamps required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce
Ople
Common Sense
World's
Dis Neary Medical Association
Grieure
Dr. Pierce
Nicaragua Canal: U S Likely to Build Not Private Firms
Chicago reports Civil Engineer Lyman E. Conley and others argue that U S government construction of the Nicaragua Canal is preferred over private companies. They cite Admiral Walker's reports on cost savings from dredging and favorable sites, noting bipartisan support and potential seven year completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lyman E. Conley
United States
Cooley
Washington
Admiral Walker
Canal Commission
Atlantic
Pacific
McKinley
Congress
Morgan
Hawaii
Maritime Canal Company
Nicaragua Association
I Thas
Nicarafla
Troops Moved From Camp Alger Amid Typhoid Outbreak
Washington Aug 3 In line with a War Department order regiments of the Second division at Camp Alger were moved toward Manassas Va The Twenty second Kansas Third New York One Hundred fifty Ninth Indiana Seventh Wisconsin and Fourth Missouri marched nine miles to Burke station and will reach Manassas tomorrow The First division will follow when troops return from Manassas Forty eight typhoid cases have been reported the serious ones not including any Pennsylvanians Troops too ill to move will be taken to Fort Myer Va for treatment with Fort Myer expanding facilities including a riding hall now used for housing the sick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Camp Alger
Manassas
Kansas
New York
Indiana
Missouri
Burke Station
Leatis
Camp Algeras
General Hospital
Fort Myer
Sick soldiers from Tampa reach Fort McPherson
One hundred sixty six sick soldiers with typhoid fever were landed at Fort McPherson by Major Tyler in a hospital train from Tampa. Most men were unable to rise and were carried on stretchers to their wards, with only a few able to move unaided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Tampa
Fla
Fort McPherson
Tyler
Markets widen stock gains amid peace news
New York trading shows broadening strength and bullish tone though observers doubt peace prospects drove gains. Money markets remain easy with abundant supplies at interior points supporting expanding business and crop movements. Broad demand for standard stocks and favorites drives profits on industrials and dividends. 322.7 shares traded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grain and dairy markets steady with mixed activity
New York August 3 report shows flour steady with slight gains while wheat and corn trade uneven amid strong options. Oats remain quiet to steady with steady to firm dairy prices in butter and eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dee Comber
Teutae
Moa We
Mable
Elgings
Imitalon Creamery
Slate Dairy
Walie Creamery
Epgee
Slate and Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Provision Market Update
Philadelphia market report August 8 shows wheat contracts firm for August and September with varied grades. Corn and soybeans mixed with No 2 and No 3 white offerings. butter and dairy steady. Live poultry and dressed fowl firm. flour and grain shipments listed with totals for wheat corn oats and overall bushel counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Tlawie
Mteaie
Wheat futures rise as Chicago market supports prices
Chicago market activity shows higher wheat futures with September up 4 cents and December advancing 7. corn and hogs weaken while lard and ribs edge down. Cash quotes list weaker flour, wheat, corn, oats, and rye alongside steady to mixed seed prices and lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Liverpool
Harley
Maite
Park
Cattle Prices Rise for Good Fat Beeves and Steers
Chicago market notes show cattle prices firmer for good fat beeves and choice steers with gains in the upper range. Quotations indicate slight advance across fat cattle categories and varied pricing for medium quality stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Barn for Rent on Mahon Court
Apply to Clemons at Blue Ridge Coal Company's office in the Mears Building. Also notices list a fine family horse for sale suitable for a woman or child to drive, Pontoffies box 247, Ten Ripans for 5 cents at druggists, a 9 Horse power boiler for sale, and mention of the Weston Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Aske
Scranton & Pitteton Trac
Eee
National Bering & Drill'g Co
Firat National Bank
Eimhuret Houlevard Eereee
Seranton Savings Bank
Oon Scranton Packing Co
Cid Oe Luca
Iron & Steel Co Ty
Third National Bank
Throop Novelty Mfg Co
Scranton Trac
Scranton Axle Works
Light, Heat & Power Company
Vassegestnesasee
Heat Scranton Hiluminating, & Power Company
Nee
Secranton Forging Co
National Bank
Lacka, Lumber Co
Econ Lack, Trust & Safe
Movsle Mountain Coal
Pontoffies Box
WANTED CASE OF BAD HEALTH R-1-P-A-N-8
Bend centre to Ripans Chemical New York for 10 samples and 1,000 testimonials. Prices listed include beef steers a, Yorkers and feeders Ma4 cows and helpers, calves 3757 western others 37505 eHgs Fairly active? Fable choice. Sheep good demand poor to prime, western rangers 750. Receipted cattle 11.00 head hogs 30.0 head sheep 12.0% head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripans Chemical
New York
Buda
Western Rangers
Buffalo Cattle Pigs and Sheep Prices Mixed but Market Lighter
East Buffalo N Y August 3 cattle receipts light market steady to weaker hogs lower with good to choice and common to good pork values. sheep and lambs light receipts with market stronger for lambs and select wethers. Prices shown include P 503.70 and 1.04.0 for pigs and various ranges for sheep and lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
N. Y
Stearty
Mimi Rouge
Market Report From East Liberty Slaughterhouse Prices
East Liberty Pa. hogs steady to lower with prime mediums and best Yorkers around 4.05 to 4.04. Cattle steady to extra 5.15 for high grade, common at lower figures. Sheep steady with choice about 1.50 to 1.60. veal calves near 6.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liberty
Fpa
City I O F Credit Balances and Sales Report
A compact note records credit balances and a series of bids and sales figures. It notes filéec certificates and no sales, with quantities such as 9,4 barrels and 81.00 barrels, all dated August 3 in OF City, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Baseball results from the National League games
Pittsburg beat Washington 4 to 1 in the first game while the second game was postponed. Louis defeated Brooklyn 4 to 3 in the first game and Brooklyn won 9 to 7 in the second. Louisville beat Boston 2 to 1. Philadelphia Cleveland, Cincinnati New York, and Chicago Baltimore games postponed by rain.
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Pittsburg
Washington
Louis
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Louisville
Boston
Philadelphia
Syracuse Defeats Toronto In Lopsided Match
Syracuse tops Toronto 7 to 2 in a decisive game. Providence edges Wilkes-Barre as Montreal beats Ottawa 2 to 1. Buffalo and Springfield game postponed due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Toronto
Ottawa
Providence
Wilkesd Barre
Montreal
Buffalo-Springfield
Unclear Soccer Scores From Rain Postponement
A muddled OCR summary lists scattered scores including Lancaster 3 Richmond 1 alirtford 6 Reading 1 Newark 9 Paterson 9 first game Paterson 5 Newark second game and Allentown Norfolk postponed due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Richmond
Alirtford
Reading
Newark
Paterson
Allentown-Norfolk
Taylor Reds Issue Dual Schedules On August Dates
The Taylor Reds accept a challenge from the Old Forge association for a Saturday afternoon game on the association grounds. Captain M. J. Glynn invites acceptance and notes a second challenge to the West Elde Browns for Wednesday August 1 at the Taylor grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Reds
Old Forge Association
Association
MM. J. Glynn
Eupie
West Elde Browns
Taylor Grounds
M. J. Glynn
The Little Encyclopedia of Curious Natures and Customs
A quirky miscellany notes 14 000 Mexican survivors from a fictitious Agton rave and describes the hydra fusca as an inside out polyp. It references Icelandic eruptive clays, a gerdtte, and old word forms halibut and holibut. It mentions a paper bicycle and explains the toast custom from medieval banquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Iceland
Wanted Ads Mix of Housework and Jobs in Scranton Area
A column of short notices lists individuals seeking work or offering services. Entries include day labor washing ironing or cleaning at 420 Franklin Avenue, a steady kitchen or grocery background for a wholesale business background, a married man seeking any honorable work, a general housework position for a widowed elderly woman, baker and clerk positions, waitstaff and nursemaid desires, a boy seeking an office or store role, and other trades such as butcher or coach. Local addresses include Scranton, Pittston, Lebanon, Beranton, and city references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kober
Har Albright
City
Wyfrars
M. T
Main Avenue
Beranton
N. A. Neil
Capouze Avenue
Reese
Geraldine Court
J. Hilton
Spring Street
Providence
Capouse Avenue
King Elwell
Local Scranton Advertisements and Services Note
The page lists commercial entries including The Elk Cafe run by W. and I Frank with European plan, Scranton House near D. L. & W. depot, Victor Koch proprietor, Mrs. Gable a graduate midwife at 18 Washburn Street Beranton, and Gr Clark & Co nurserymen with facilities on 16 Washington Avenue. Also mentions Lackawanna medical prep courses and Kurtzel wire screens producer at 511 Lackawana Avenue Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Gable
Washburn Street
Beranton
Gr, Clark & CO
Berdmen
Washington Avenue
Green House
North Main Avenue
Blore Telephone
Railroad Time Tables Central Railroad of New Jersey June 26 1898
Train schedule details for the Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna divisions. Listings include departure times from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes-Barre Mountain Park Lakewood Atlantic City New York Newark Filigabesh and other points with connections to Philadelphia Reading Terminal and New York stations. Through tickets and local transfers explained. PF Baldwin and 3 H Olhausen sign as officials.
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Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh and Busquehanna Division
New York
Liberty Artes
N.K
South Ferry
Wchutenail Street
Scranton
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Mountain Park
Lakewood
Atlantic City
Newark
Filigabesh
Tex Pen Pom
Philadelphia
Reading Terminal
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Baltimore
Washington
Pointe South
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Reading
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Lynx
Pottsville
Liberty Street
North River
Perry
Whitehall Street
Broadway
Brooklyn
Staten Islands
Grand Central Depot
Long Island Railroad
Baldwin
H. Olhausen
Rail schedule notice for Scranton routes to Hawley and Erie
In effect June 24 1808 trains leave Scranton for Hawley and points on or via Erie R BR at 6.00 am 9.30 am and 2 23 pm for Lake Ariel at 6 15 am Arrive at Scranton from above points at 8 17 am 3 16 pm and 6 1 pm Voted tes
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Scranton
Hawley
Erie R. BR
Lake Ariel
Wilkes-Barre
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittgeburg
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Reading
Norristown
Sunsbury
Pittsburg
Harriseburg
Ultima Washington
R. Wood
Gen's Pass
J.B. Hutchinson
Scranton Rail Schedule Highlights for June 2 1893
Trains depart Scranton with multiple express and local options to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia and the South Buffalo connections. Services include Manunka Chunk Tobyhanna Utica Ithaca Northumberland Nanticoke Kingston and more with various departure times and Pullman accommodations. Contact M. L. Smith district passenger agent for pocket timetables and details.
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Scranton
Exresa
New York
Easton
Trenton
Philadelphia
Manunka Chunk
Tobyhanna
Binghamton
Oswego
el- Mita
Corning
Hatch
Danaville
Mount Morris
Buffalo
Way
Lion
Utica
Richfield Springs
Ithaca
Northumberland
Pittston
Wilkes- Barre
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Danville
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Nanticoke
Kingston
M. L. Smith
Delaware and Hudson Sunday Train Schedules
Train times for Sunday departures from Geranton to Carbondale Albany Honesdale Wilkes Barre and New York via different lines. Listings show morning noon and evening departures with multiple intermediate stops and connections. Officials Burdick G P A Albany and H W Eros D P A Scranton disseminate the schedule details.
Lehigh Valley Train Schedule Through Scranton 1898
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces May 1898 schedule with trains from Scranton to Philadelphia New York and intermediate points. Black Diamond Express services to Pittston Wilkes Barre and points west. parlor and sleeping cars on all trains between Wilkes-Barre and New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Suspension Bridge. Officials Wilbur and Nonemacher issue details from Cortlandt Street and South Bethlehem offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Philadelphia
New York
Pittston
Ilkes-Barre
White Haven
Hazleton
Pottsville
Eincipels
Ci Hionem
Easton
Reading
Harrisburg
Pepe
Black Diamond Express
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Elmira
Ithaca
Geneva
Rochester
Bufislo
Niaga
Wilbur
Chas
Cortlandt Street
New_York
A. W. Nonemacher
South Bethlehem
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Fifth Regiment
Nicaragua Canal
Alger
Wall Street Review
William Linn Allen & C O
Mears
Ree Co
Atchison Senua Ieewswne
Atchison Pr
Tobacco Co
Hay State
Central Falls
MIL & St. P
Wit
Chim
Ailey
St. P.M
RIX
Electrie
Ny Louis
Nash
Aig
Manhattan
Kan
T. Vanes
N. Y Cen
AIST
Tate
Pacific Mail
Phila
Southern R. R
Tron
Union Pacific
Traction Cold Villa
Ches
Ohio
Scranton Pass
People's Street Railway
Etnes People's Street Railway
Oes Dickson Manufacturing Co
City of Scranton Bt
Mt. Vernon Coal Co
Seean
Chicago Livestock
the Tribune's Opportunity Bureau
Franklin Avenue
Green Ridge
Tribune Ofe
Adama Ave
Coal Exchange
Brent
Quiney
Acc
Mra
BE. P
Kingsbury
Clay Avenue
W. Grauman
Buffalo Live
East Liberty Cattle Market
Baseball
THE
Little Encyclopedia
LEGAL
Coll Engineer Co
Haa
Lackawanah County
Pennsylivania
Stanley P. Allen
Nanan Nadine
Keble
Bishop Huntington
Iss
Mary J. Jackson
Chiropodist
E. M. Hetziel
Chiropoint
Lackawanna Avenue
L. T. Keller
TJ Quincy
A.B. Briggs
Briggs
North Main Avenu
Elckes
Adams
Mulberry
M. W
Gibson Street
A. K
Upton
Everett Avenue
A. W
Tribune Ombe
I Scranton
W. B
Albright Avenue
J. F
Elisabeth Johnson
F. J. North
Pleasant Mount
Wayne County
J. P. Broadbent
Charlies Street
General
R. D. Waltman
Cumberland Street
Putnam Street
Docker
Edward H. Davis
Connell
Scranto
L Walter
Lewis Hancouk, JR
Spruce Bt
Cor, Wash, Av
Seranton
Frederick L. Brown
Price Building
T. 1
Lacey & Son
Traderw National Bank
J. O. Lyman
Scranton Privorte. Hospital
Cor, Wyoming
Mul
H. F. Reynolds
OFP. P. O
C. C. Laubach
Wyoming Ave
Welcome C. Bnover
Frank Boyle
Gounuslee -At
Burr Building
OKELL
Okell, Attorneys
TO di Coal Exchange Building
James I Oh
W. Torrey
Attorne
Fecna
Commonwealth Building
Os Jessup
Se & Jess
Faw
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
James W. Oakford
Atlaw
Board of ‘Trade
D. B. Replogle
Mears Building
Bspruce Street
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
Goffs Areaaltn
Eca
Edward W. Thayer
L. A. Watres
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, Pa
DR. Pitcher
Patterson & Wilcox, Traders’ National Bank Building
Comegys
Spruce Street
A. W. Bertholp
Physicians and Surgeons
DR. C. Lifrey
Scranton Savings Bank Bridg
Wyoming Avenue
Mary A. Shepherd
Homeopathiat
Adams Avenue
W. BE. Allen
Nor
Tashington Avenue
Wash
L. M. Gates
Board of Trade
Madison Avenue
Cc. L. Freas
W. L'Amoreaux
G. Rook
Linden Street
Philippine Islands
Nettleton
Washington Avenas
Bauer
RB. J. Bauer
Hulbert
Megargee Brothers
Boranton
the Elk Cafe
W. and I Frank
Avenue
le Revaonable
P. Zeigler
S&eds
the Lackawanna
Dine Pase
Bend
Catalo Cann
Jor. Kurttel
Lackawana Avenue
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Delaware and Hudson
Geranton
Follo
Carbondale
Abany
Diraken
Boson Ney
England
Honesdale
Pennslvania Maritana
Western Pointe
Vin
Jose Vasey Railroad
United Les
Canada
Burdick
Albany
Lehigh Valley Railroad System
Ntari
Rsa
ES Schanton
Tae
Ontario
Pats
T. Hiltcroft
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