Troops Reach Montauk Camp as Warm Welcome Delayed
The first battalion of the Sixth United States Cavalry arrived in Jersey City at 4 a.m. and moved toward Montauk Point by 9 a.m. General Young organizes camp preparations amid water shortages. Indigent Indians protest railroad work on their reservation while Red Cross ambulances arrive. Typhoid concerns trigger calls for stricter sanitary measures and camp movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
Montauk Point
Young
New York
Sixth United States Cavalry
S. 1
Washington
Pennsylvania
Anderson
Long Island City
Baltimore
Bay Ridge
Pluce
Long Teland
Tongleland City
Montauk Camp
Cave Alty
Montauk
Variowse
Tampa
Second Cavalry
Ninth Cavalry
Red Cross Society
Farwood
Santiago
Sixth Cavalry
Sternberg Circular Warns Typhoid Measures At Camps
The War Department faces a typhoid fever outbreak across army camps. Burgeon General Sternberg issues a circular echoing a prior Medical Department directive from April 25 to halt spread and strengthen controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Sternberg
Medical Department
Read Dr. Pierce Medical Adviser for stronger mothers
A promotional piece extols Dr. R V Pierce chief physician to the Invalides Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo for his Medical Adviser and Favorite Prescription. It cites a testimonial from Mia Mabel Jordan praising improved health and a safe, easier childbirth, urging readers to send one cent for the Adviser or cloth editions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalides’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
Mia
Mabel Jordan
Swofford
Lewis Co
Washin
Pierce
Ion
Sorosi
Dr. Pierce
K. V. Pierce
Bullalo
PICKETT S CAMP OPENED BY VETERANS AT DELAWARE RIVER
Confederate survivors of Pickett s division and Winion Veterans of the Philadelphia brigade opened a resort camp on the New Jersey side of the Delaware river. They toured Independence Hall and received welcomes from Mayor Warwick and Dr William H Jonge. Speeches were given by Frazier McClure Hemp hill and Congressman Lamont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Auz
Pickett
New Jersey
Delaware River
Independence Hall
A. K. McClure
The
Philadeldelphia
Warwick
Frazier
Philadelphia Brigade
AL Kk. McClure
Philadelphia Times
Wm. A. Hemphill
Atlanta Constitution
John Lamt
Vic- Rinks
Camp
William H. Jonge
Charles Pickett
Marine Anniversary Marked by Secretar y Long
Secretary Long issued an order on July 30 recognizing the United States Marine Corps centennial as a corps. The 123-year establishment has earned congressional thanks for valor and marked service during the ongoing Spanish American War, adding to the corps prestige as it serves the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Long
Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
Congress
Spain
Hobson Visits Cervera at Annapolis Naval Academy
Naval Constructor R. P. Hobson arrived from Washington and spent three hours at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. He called on Admiral McNair and then on Admiral Cervera, the Spanish prisoner, trading reminiscences of their Santiago harbor rescue. A crowd gathered at the station as he departed after thanking well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
R. P. Hobson
Washington
Hobson
Admiral McNair
Academy
Admiral Cervera
Santiago Harbor
Edwin White
Fresh and energetic orders seek release of Olinde Rodriguez
Paris reports fresh instructions to M. Cambon to secure the release of the French steamer Olinde Rodriguez condemned by New Orleans after being captured off San Juan de Puerto Rico. The French foreign minister has pressed the U S on the unlawful detention and the presence of diplomatic bags aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Temps
M. Cambon
Washington
Olinde Rodriguez
United States
Olinde Rodrigues
New Orleans
San Juan de Porto Rico
Charleston
Loss of Cristobal Colon at Santiago de Cuba
The Potomac has reached the scene of the July 8 battle and visited the Cristobal Colon. Wreckers fear the Colon may be unrecoverable. The Maria Teresa remains afloat. The auxiliary gunboat Vixen has returned to Guantanamo Bay. No fleet movements observed. ships ready to sail at twelve hours' notice.
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Playa del Este
Santiago de Cuba
Merritt and Chapman
Potomac
Cristobal Colon
Maria Teresa
Vixen
Guantanamo Bay
Sunetlago
Markets Rally Then Profit Taking Closes Mixed
New York stock activity starts with profit taking on favorites while outside orders boost overall demand. Professional bears rush in as large blocks are sold, wiping early gains before a late rebound. Industrials led by Tobacco Leather and some iron and steel issues showed notable advances as total volume reached 468,000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Commission House
Iron and Steel Companion
Philadelphia Provision Market Summary for August
Market notes show higher wheat bids for August and September contracts amid firm prices for corn and summer oats. Butter, cheese, sugar, and live poultry demand remain steady while flour receipts total twenty barrels, with shipments of wheat and corn noted alongside oats and other grains.
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Philadelphia
Saditee
Chicago Produce Market News Renders Mixed Wheat and Grain Movements
Prices on wheat and corn fall back as market expectations of crop movement rise. No. 2 red wheat and No. 2 corn quotations ease in New York and Chicago trading, with oats and rye showing small firming or steady trends. Eggs and dairy products hold steady as butter and creamery goods mark minor shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cilengo
Otic
Sunere
New York
Reptember
Spor
Wilke
Dmialic
Elgins
State
Pennsylvania
Jalige
Troop Transports Sail North for United States
The transports Miami Matteawan and Vigilancia, carrying US troops, sailed for the United States this morning. Tomorrow the Grand Duchess departs with 458 men and officers from the Twelfth Infantry and six companies of the Seventy-Fifth Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santago de Cuba
Miami
Matteawan
Vigilancia
United States
Grand Duchess
Twelfth Infantry
Newark
For Rent and Wanted Help Notices From Scranton
Classified notices list multiple rental offers and help wanted items including a eleven room dwelling at 44 Madison Ave, a six room barn at 6 Mahon Court, a one eight room house at 16 Pine Street, and various “situations wanted” ads for child care housework washing ironing catering and bar tending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Avenue
Pine Street
Professional listings and local services in Scranton area
A dense catalog of local professionals including architects Edward H. Davis and James H. Torrey. attorneys Jessup & Jessup and many others. doctors at several addresses. a veterinary service. a shoe sale note. Bauer's Orchestra ad. Megargee Brothers printer supplies. Also notes a Philippine battle tidbit and various business locations on Wyoming Avenue and Scranton streets.
Briggs Cleans Privy Vaults and Promotes Aesthetic Services
A. Briggs, proprietor, advertises cleaning privy vaults and improving pumps with new devices. Page text lists Mrs L T Keller offering scalp treatments, shampooing, manicuring and chiropody, with contact at 1100 North Main and Elcke's drug store at Adams on Mulberry. Telephone 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Keller
TJ Quincy
A.B. Priggs
A. Briggs
North Main Avenu
Elckes
Adams
Mulberry
Chiropodist Charms With Painless Foot Care
Dr M Hetzel offers corn, bunion, and ingrowing nail treatment without pain or bleeding. Consultation and advice free. Office at 70 Lackawanna Avenue. Ladies attended at their residence if desired. Charges moderate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hetzel
Chiropoist
Lackawanna Avenue
Buffalo Live Stock Prices Reported at East Buffalo Market
The East Buffalo market shows fairly good demand for cattle hogs and sheep with steady shipping steers and mixed stock trading. Prices span light steers around 4.00 to 0.70, fair to good heifers and cows near 4.50 to 4.40, bulls up to 4.00, and prime Yorkers around 0.01 to 0.50 reflecting current demand and supply presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
Chicago Cattle Market Bids Strong Prices Across Grades
Market quiets with active demand as cattle show strong prices for choice steers around 4.8 to 5.0 and medium offerings near 4.0. Cows and heifers bring about 2.5 to 2.6, calves around 2.7, and western stockers and feeders display firmer bids. hogs, sheep, and yearlings also reported with mixed but steady momentum. Receipts include about 14 000 cattle, 21 000 hogs, and 12 000 sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hadi
S.taksila
East Liberty Market Prices Mixed for Livestock and Meats
The report lists varied prices in East Liberty Pennsylvania with entries for pigs at $8.40, veal calves at $6.00, spring lambs at $1.25, and other commodity figures including prime and common grades. Mixed quality quotes appear alongside several garbled terms and inconsistent decimals.
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East Liberty
Oil Market Report From City Pa Credit Balance Sale
Shaky OCR data notes first sale cash terms at Slye for 1000 barrels with cash at Slye. Kilmiest Me bids for cash 2000 barrels regular at Wo 1 barrels regular at K shipments include D4 barrels runs La 7 barrels.
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City
Credit Talancea, Fc
Kilmtiest
Ehipments
Baseball scores and rain delays across leagues
National League games report Cleveland 4 Washington 4 in two games with one called at darkness. Chicago 6 Philadelphia 2 plus a second game. Louieville Brooklyn postponed by rain. Eastern League Toronto 5 Wilkes Barre morning game and 6 afternoon game halted by darkness. Buffalo 1 Providence 0. Ottawa 1 Springfield 2 Montreal 6. Atlantic League Lancaster 0 Newark 0 Reading 4. Richmond 2 Reading 1 and Paterson 15 Allentown 2. Stratford 4 Norfolk pending results.
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Cleveland
Wallshington
Washington
Chicago
Philadelphia
Louis
New York
Baltimore-Pittsburg
Boston-Cincinnati
Louieville-Brooklyn
Toronto
Wilkes-Barre
Bualfla
Providence
Ottawa
Springfield
Montreal
Swractne
Lancaster
Newark, & Reading
Richmond
Reading
Patotron
Allentown
Startford
Norfolk
Amateur Baseball Challenges From Local Clubs
The Moosic Populars invite teams from Lackawanna or Luzerne counties for a purse of 9 or 100 a side at Wilkes-Barre Athletic Park or Scranton. Priceburg challenges the Maroons of Minooka for a game on August MM at their grounds. Old Forge association team calls Priceburg for a game on Ol Forse grounds August 1. Respond via The Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moosic Populars
Lackawanna
Juzerne
Wilkes-Barre Athletic Park
Scranton
Tribune
T. W. Kelley
Moose
Priceburg
Maroons
Minooka
Pretemann
Manger
Old Forge Association
Edward J. Garvin
Scranton Advertisements From Local Businesses
Local listings advertise the Elk Café and European Plan rooms at Scranton venues. Includes P Zeigler proprietor near the D L W depot, Victor Koch proprietor, Mrs Gable midwife, Clark and Co seedmen, Lackawanna School offerings, and Thomas Cann and Walter Buell academic references.
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Scranton
Victor Koch
Gable
Washburn Street
Lackawansa
Seranton
Thomas M. Cann
Walter + Buell
A. M
Central Railroad of New Jersey Time Tables Expanded
Train schedules show departures from New York Liberty Street and South Ferry to Beranton Pictaton Wilkes-Barre Allentown Bethlehem Boston and more. Through tickets available, connections to elevateds ferries and Brooklyn/Staten Island. Gen Pass Agt Baldwin and Gen Supt Olmal Sen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh and Susquehanna Division
New York
Liberty
KN. B
South Ferry Whitehall
Beranton
Wilkes-Barre
Sundasa
Mountain Rats
Mune Axe
Likewood
Atlantic City
Newark
Eligabeth
No. m
Locepreve, Ltd
Rewa
Ocean 2
Reading
Lebanon
Aleta
Main
M. Buneany
Pottsville
Liberty Street
North River
Bunday
South Ferry
Whitehall Street
Broadway
Brooklyn
Staten Islands
Ghana
Central Pot
Philadelphia
Baldwin
Olmal Sen
Regional Rail Timetable Updates for 1898 Monday Departures
The notice lists outbound express and local departures from Belanton and nearby stations effective Monday June 20 1898. It details times to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia and the South Buffalo connections with various stops including Buffalo Binghamton Ithaca Northumberland Wilkes Barre and Kingston. It mentions sleeping cars and passenger agent contact for full timetables and fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talis
Belanton
New York
All Pointe
Easton
Trenton
Philadel Pia
South
Binghamton
Oswego
Ele Mira
Corning, Hath
Danaville
Mount Fortis
Buffalo
Binghamton and Why
Cholson
Cuca
Richfield Springs
Ithaca
Northumberland
Pittston
Wilkes- Barre
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Danville
Williamsport
Baltimore
Washington
Scranton Rail Timetable Highlights July Sunday Departures
Train timetable notes Sunday departures from Scranton to Carbondale Montreal New York Philadelphia and Western points. Listings include Lehigh Valley Black Diamond Express and other express trains, with times like 6.20am 7.45am 12.45pm and 7.80pm. Officials H. O W Cross and D. P. A. in Scranton announce schedules and lowest rates across United States routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Carbondale
Sung Satuteen
Montreal
Boston
New England
Honeame
New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Albany
N.Y
H. OW
Cross, D. P. A
Scranton, Pa
Lehigh Valley Railroads Offer Services and Routes
The notice lists Lehigh Valley Railroad schedules and connections to Scranton Wilkes-Barre Bethlehem and New York via D and B lines. It notes Pullman parlor and sleeping cars on all trains to major cities including Philadelphia Buffalo Niagara Falls and Western points. Officials cited include OLLAS H Wilbur Gen Supt CHAS C Lee Cortlandt Street and W Nonemacher Division Passenger Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BomiHne
Geneva
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
West Vin
Wikes-Barre
New York
Iladelphia
Ollas H. Wilbur
Chas
Lee
Cortlandt Street
W. Nonemacher
South
Bethlehem
Erie and Wyoming Valley Rail Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows a June 28 schedule with trains to Hawley and Lake Ariel via Erie R R. Departures listed at 5 00 am 45 pm 28 pm and 6 2 pm from Boranten with connections and times partially unreadable.
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Isos
Stanton
Hawley
Erie R. R
Lake ‘Ariel
Boranten
Anere
Tis
Lake Eay
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the Sixth Cavalry
Blue and Gray
Cervera
the Merrimac
Cambon
Wrecking Company
Wall Street Review
William Linn Allen & CO
Re'g
Mitty
A. T
Tolmeco Co
Balt & Ohio
Sree Pevenne
Delaware
Louis, & Nash
Lehigh Valley
Manhattan
M. WK
Tex
Pacitie
Central
West Wey
North
Pacific
Pacific Mall
Dewesaee
Read
Southern RR
Tenn
Toxas & Pacinie
Bea
Union Pacific
Walish
Union
Fiat
Mig Met Traction Co
Ns Ist
Ches
Ohio
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Nations Boring & Drill’ Co
Soranton & Pittston Trace, Co
First National Bank
Elmhurst Boulevard
Scranton Savings Bank
el Ven
Scranton Packing Co
Jake Iron & Stool Co
Third National Bank
Scranton Traction Ca
Scranton Axle Works
Heat & Power Company
Coeneene Wi
Moosic Mountain Coal Co
Beranton Pass
People’s Street Railway
Duc
People's Street Railway
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Chicago Produce Market
Green Ridge
Tribune Ofro
Coal Exchange
Quincy
Wyoming Avenue
FF. H Clemons Blue Ridge Coal Company
Mears’ Building
Mahon Court
F. H. Clemons
Blue Ridge Coal Company
Mears’ Buildine
Beith
Leighton
Coursen
ONKE
WES- Ton Mill CO
Beneft
Ripanns
LEGAL
Court of Common Pleas
Lackiwanna Sponce
Dusembly
William Connell Hose Company
Boranton
Penn
Lackawanna Courty
John F. Scrags
Henry P. Whitmore
City of
Chash, Welles, Adiministrator
Welles & Torrey
Anna Rempfe
Bernarton
County of Lackawanna
William
Watson, Die & Kemmerer
L. B
Sumner Avenue
Moltke Avenue
Experiece
James Harvey
Tribune Atic
W. H. O'Neill
Capouse Avenue
Harry
M. W
Mre. P
Gibeon Street
Addris Mins A
Union St. Elty
W. M
Everett Avenue
A. W
Scranton Street
Flrat
W. B
Albright Avenue
J. F
Franklin Avenue
Elizabeth Johnson
FL J. North
Pleagast Mount
Wayne County
Eits
J. P. Broadbent
Charles Efrect
L. 8
Edward H. Davis
Cornell
Ty Walter
Washington Avenue
Lewis Hancock, JR
Archithet
Spruce St
Cor, Wash
Deranto
Frederick L. Brown
Price Building
T. J. Lacey & Son, Architects
Traders’ National Bank
J. O. Lyman
Scranton Private Hospital
Cor, Wyoming and
Mulerry
H. F. Reynolds
PT. O
DR. C. ©. Laubach
Wyoming Ave
Snover
St Washington
Frank E. Boyle
Burr Building
Okell & Okell
James H. Torrey
Commonwealth Building
Jessup & Jessup
Commonwealth Wealth Building
James W. Oakford
Board of Trade
Ioans
Ronl Estate Security
Mears Building
Spruce Street
Jas
J. A. Hamilton
Edward W. Thayer
Wwulldinee
Joseph Jeffreys
Tand & Burr Building
T. A. Watres
Lackawanna Ave
CR. Pitcher
Patterson & Wilcox
Traders National Bank
Ae C, Comegys
Spruck Street
A. W. Bertholf
Mears Bldg
Physicians and Surgeons
Tl. Prey
Yani Hide
Mary A. Shepherd
M. D
Adams Avenue
DR. W. & Allen
North Washington Siena
R. Trapold
Ty A Freas
Mours i Te Ua
Ste
W. G. Rook
Londen Street
Philippine Islands
Bauer
R. J. Hower
Hulbert
Megargee Brothers
Keble School
Syracuse
Bishop Huntington
Misa Mary J. Jackson
Chiropodist
Buffalo Live
East Liberty Cattle Market
Baseball
ELK Cafe
P. Zeigler
GS. BR. Clark & CO
Green House
North Main Avenue
Kvattel Rear
Borenton, Pa
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Baltiemore
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Norristown
Suneburg
Harrissark
Altimore
Wood
Lacka
Western
Nanticoke
Ratiana
Kingston
Pulimoan Parier Ana
Poe
Dikpac
Delaware and Hudson
Lehigh Valley Railroad System
Ewtork Cate
Matt
Scohawintow
Routh
Inne
Croogia
Hancock Owell
Poyntelie
Orson
Uniondale Tor
Pockvill
Ookville Gly Plant
Pecre
Ontario & Weatern
Brouvyl Wagner
Kates Neduce
Futcroft
North Hou
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
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