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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1897

Page

8

Wreck in Coxton Yard Injures Engineer as Trains Collide

A serious wreck in the Coxton yard near Falling Springs injured a Sayre man, Wilkeman Arthur Feounds, after freight trains No. 610 collided at about 5:50 am. The engine was thrown from the track, the rear car was wrecked, grain spilled, and both trains blocked the line pending investigation. Feounds survived with a broken shoulder and multiple painful injuries.

Plitsten Aug Coxton Yard Falling Springs Exie Enne Pieter Lous Sayre Eari Tral van Vodls Alea Arthur V. Feounds Cahouse Tle Wae Pot Pittston Hospital Aisa

Man Shot While Prowling in Wyoming Yard

Evan Will of Mudtown, drunk and claiming lack of responsibility, was shot at 2 am by Harry E. Kulp as he prowled the side of a Wyoming avenue house. Will was wounded through the line and taken to Wilkes-Barre hospital. doctors say the injury is serious but hopeful for recovery.

Wyoming Evan Will Mudtown Harry E. Kulp Wyoming Avenue Kulp Mr. Kuip

Epidemic of Accidents Hits Plymouth As Miners Fall

In Wilkes-Barre an accident wave struck Plymouth between midnight and 6 am. Miner Frank Goerkwiez, lowering a raise, was pinned between a cage and shaft wall as it hoisted. He died at home soon after. Driver boy Samuel Peters also injured in the incidents.

Wilkes-Barre Plymouth Frank Goerkwiez Samuel Peters

Explosion in Parrieh mine burns tally and injures worker

Tally burned by gas explosion in the Parrieh mine when a naked lamp ignited. Stephen Pollock suffered injuries from a coal fall but survived.

Tally Parrieh Stephen Pollock

Inspector Walton Falls From Pole in West Pittston

Special to The Tribune Pittston Pa Aug 8 Inspector Walton of the Telephone company fell twenty five feet from a pole while changing wires in West Pittston. He sustained a skull fracture and other severe injuries. Dr Prevost treated him and Dr O'Brien from Scranton was summoned. He remains conscious and his condition is hopeful.

Major Finney Tops Fourth District Republican Delegates

In Pottsville on August 8 the Fourth district held a lively Republican delegate fight. Major J. F. Finney Frank Moore and Jamee Muir of Pottsville along with Congressman C N Brumm of Minersville were chosen. Finney's decisive victory defied Quay forces aided by anti Quay factions. Losch was defeated amid factional tensions as Brumm and the Prumm faction pressed governor endorsements.

Losch Moore Muir Bromm Pottaville J. F. Finney Frank Moore Jamee Muir Pottsville C. N. Brumm Minersville Major Finney Quay Schuylkill A. Losch Finney Business Men's League Quayites Wikbelie Tor Sure Prumm Hrumm Committee On

Missing Sardis man found near Cameron Colliery in stable

Shamokin Aug 6 Early this morning Mrs Tillet prayed for guidance and was led to a stable where her son George Tillet lay exhausted from exposure and hunger. He wandered for days after leaving his father’s home at Cameron Colliery to visit him, surviving through storms before collapsing at the stable. Authorities notified and doctors treated him as crowds cheered his recovery. his condition remained critical but improving as he regained strength.

Shamokin David Tillet George Cameron Colliery Cameron Tape

Moosic Populares Pitcher Struck During Game Injury

Michael Kehoe of Pittston Reds was hit in the eye by a batted ball and collapsed. He regained consciousness but temporarily lost sight, was in severe pain, and, once stabilized, was taken to Pittston hospital. Other items note funeral of Charles Studders, visits by local residents, a grand soiree, a trial run of a new vestibuled car, and council plans for Plaine street extension.

Avoca Grouniss Moosic Populares Pittston Reds Michael Kehoe Pittston Hospital Charles Studders J. J. McCabe St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Cemetery Patrick McKune Mary Austin O'Malley Newport News Elizabeth Blewitt Pittston MéeLaughlin E. L. van Hoesen M FL Marie Hoban Olyphant Nellie McDonald Schuylkill County Sarsfield Opera House Moosle Populars Olyphant Recs Scranton Borough Council Plaine Street James Hartnett Ella Curran Secranton W. H. Walter Mittston Sarsfield Literary Chuir

Montana Legislature Notes Reflect Playful Rhetoric and Domestic Duties

A Montana legislator woos attention with humorous mispronunciations and grandiloquent metaphors on spelling, justice, and politics. The piece also notes critics of lawmakers leaving families at home and defends rural domestic work as essential to state governance.

Montana Gollah David Balaam

Train derailment near Lehigh Valley crossing

Pitt ton Aug 8. A section of the Lehigh Valley milk train backed into an old crossing above the Junction when a rail became loose and tipped throwing three cars off the track. The train was moving slowly and stopped at a high bank. No injuries reported. one car badly damaged.

Pitt Lehigh Valley

Sultans Confidant Warns Against Tam Courage

A Washington Alar excerpt depicts a sultan’s confidant praising courage yet noting Tam would waste none by showing fear. The potentate replies that Tam should maintain reticence while others fear, framing a political dynamic.

Washington

Carpet and Drapery Sale at Scranton Outlet

The store offers a wide carpet selection in all grades and prices. Also features Draperies Window Shades Fancy Chairs in Upholstery Willow Rattan and cheaper stands and tables. Wall Paper stock is closing out at less than half price.

Scranton

The American Hen and U S Poultry Production

The article surveys annual poultry and egg production in the United States versus Belgium and France, noting large domestic output and high imports. It gives state and regional figures for chickens, turkeys, geese, ducks, and eggs, and asserts the need to raise more at home.

United States Little Kingdom Belgium France England Eges Ohio Iowa Missouri Indiana Milnes Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota North South Dakota Nebraska Kansas

Inflammatory Rheumatism Cure Claim by Ind. Man

Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in all muscles and joints for six weeks with swelling and bed rest. After using MYSTIC CURE FOR RHEUMATISM she improved in three days and could walk. Sold by Carl Loren, druggist, 418 Lackawanna Avenue Scranton.

Morton L. Hill Lebanon Ind Carl Loren Lackawanna Aves Nue Scranton

Markets Rally on Wall Street with Sharp Manhattan Gain

Wall Street opens to strong activity with price surges in Manhattan and Grangers leading gains. Total daily volume reaches about 217,009 shares as corn, oats, and wheat futures show modest moves on Aug 7 with steady to firm tones across several commodities.

New York Wall Street Manhattan Dealtn Sharce

Market Roundup: Grains Move Amid Mixed U.S. Prices

New York reports show flour steady and unchanged prices while rye flour remains quiet. Corn and oats trade weaker with spot and futures showing soft openings and late-session declines. Beef prices hold firm, demand steady, and pork products show limited movement. cut meats remain quiet with pickled bellies cited.

New York I & DB Mabige Duluth Aya Bngt Bec

Market Summary: Wheat and Pork Futures Movements

The report lists futures for Wheat, Olte, Pork and Kile with September and December contracts. Cash flour, wheat and corn prices are shown alongside movement figures and weekly receipts shipments across major markets.

Chicago TolenTitee Pfirm

Chicago Livestock Prices Mixed Amid Steady to Higher Trends

Chicago markets reported steady to slightly higher prices across hogs and cattle, with extra steers selling around 5.20 to 6.00 and cows and calves in the 2.70s to 2.80s. Hogs showed brisk trade and near steady to a shade higher, while sheep and lambs remained fairly active at steady prices and feeding stock trading around 3.00 to 3.50, receipts totaling about 1, head for cattle, 21,000 hogs, and 2,000 sheep.

Chicago

Philadelphia Market Receipts Mixed on Cattle and Sheep

Philadelphia reports varied receipts with 2.74 head of heaves, 6.778 head sheep, 6.073 head hoes, and moderate cattle supply. Cattle firmer with mixed grades, sheep active and firm, fat cows in demand, milk cows steady, and dressed heavy for high grade sheep.

Philadelphia Gange

Livestock Receipts Mixed as Market Steady for Beef

New York stocks report notes Reeves receipts 1.9 percent higher for native steers with beef prices steady. Calves show no trading activity while veals remain steady. Sheep and lambs total 3,414 head with lambs firmer at 18 cents. hogs receipts 29 percent lower.

New York Digase H.steuhszy

East Buffalo Market Report Mixed Cattle Hogs Sheep

East Buffalo on August 7 reports cattle receipts about two cars with dull trading and prices easing from opening. Hog receipts total 22 cars with market stronger, hogs and shorn drafts priced around 4.12 to 4.15 for good to choice, 0.50 to 3.40 for others, sheep and lambs four cars with active trade, lambs 5.80 to 7.5 for choice to extra, wethers 4.00 to 4.04, culls 3.25 to 3.85.

East Buffalo

Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices in East Liberty Market

East Liberty shows a steady cattle market with prime oxen bulls and cows listed. Hog prices are slow and lower with mixed grades and several categories noted. Sheep remain steady with choice and fair ranges and spring lambs and veal calves priced. Oil Market notes and city credit balances appear in brief.

East Liberty Hilde

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