Northwestern locomotive debuts on Overland Limited
The article discusses new Northwestern type locomotives on the Chicago and Northwestern Overland Limited aimed at higher power and speed. It notes trailing wheels for stability and anticipates eight car passenger trains running at eighty to ninety miles per hour with heavier equipment amid coal trade conditions and industry competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
Northwestern
Overland Limited
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Richardson Wins U S Patent for Coal Separator
Scranton inventor John F F Richardson is granted a U S patent for a coal separator. The report notes rising demand in Chicago for car totes of bar iron and steel, with Hazleton region coal mines to operate full time in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ff. Richardson
Scranton
United States
Chicago
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Hazleton
New Jersey
Electric Storage Pottery Company
Ming
Rowling
Consul Warner
Leiperg
Paris
P. Huntingdon
Wall Street
New Locomotive Showcases High Speed Steam Innovations
An experienced railroader notes radical changes in a new locomotive design featuring a modern boiler and cylinders. The piston type valves replace old steam chests and new link motion improves steam distribution, with 20 inch by 66 inch cylinders and 6.5 inch stroke driving four wheels. The engine weighs about 160000 pounds, carries 5200 gallons water and 12 tons of coal, aiming for 72 mph on level track and potentially 80 to 90 mph with a car train.
Anthracite Market Shows Strength Amidst Regional Variances
The August letter of the Anthracite Coal Operators' Association notes July demand rose overall with Eastern market fears of labor issues and tight winter supply. Producers forecast August output around 4 million tons, limiting stock buildup while Western shipments lag and price strength persists though long-horizon orders remain soft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthracite Coal Operators’ Association
Delaware Lackawanna and Western Board Make-Up for Today
The record lists Wild Cats South and North services with times around 6 to 8 a.m. and 7:20 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, including crew names Mosler Fellows Melonnell Colvin Devine Ronis Bartholomew and Magovern McLane Stack. It notes passenger locomotive runs and summaries the seating and scheduling for Summit, Puller, Pusher, and Summitproontellier routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
Wild Cats
South
Mosler
Fellows
Melonnell
Colvin
Devine
Ronis
A. Bartholomew's
North
Proontellier
Borth—Nichola
Thirteenth Up For Inspection At Camp With Warm Weather Critique
General Stewart inspects the Thirteenth Regiment at Gretna encampment noting neat appearance and high ratings while the Ninth is criticized for hats. Captain Stokes collapses from heat. Major Millar ill. Band and officers praised. Governor Stone and General Miller commend the unit. Excursions bring crowds as dust and heat persist.
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Stewart
Bauer
Miller
Warman
J. Jeffries
Millar
Fremont Stokes
Mills
Burkhouse
Gretna
Third Brigade
Clemens
Stone
Thirteenth
Governor Stone
General Miller
Captain Ranch
Quartermaster Wandling
Spirited betting closes Buffalo driving club meeting
At Buffalo on closing day three grand circuit races drew fierce betting. In the 2.13 pace Bonnie Direct Fold drifted to 25 to 1 but broke early and faded. Time Piece led heat one while Tom Nolan swept the next three heats. Queen City trot saw Glory win after King Jack trouble. seven starters. In the Pan American pace Pussy Willow and Sallie Hook sold for small sums before Charles Hoyt won both heats with Ballie Hook fading. McHenry had a bad fall but was unhurt. seven starters.
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Buffalo
Buffalo Driving Club
Bonnie
Time Piece
Tom Nolan
Queen City
Glory
Teto
Davi Harum
King Jack
Pussy Willow
Sallie Hook
Charley Hoyt
Ballie Hook
Charles Hoyt
McHenry
Cobbett
Hoyt
Fitzsimmons Ruhlin Fight Set for Madison Square Garden
New York reports the Fitzsimmons Ruhlin bout is ready at Madison Square Garden with Fitzsimmons at 165 pounds and Ruhlin at 195. About 15 000 spectators expected. purses split 50 50 with the winner taking 76 percent. Charley White to referee. Jeffries vows to meet the victor before Sept. 1. Local betting favors Fitzsimmons at 100 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Gus Rublin
Madison Square Garden
Fitzsimmons
Ruhlin
Charley White
Jeffries
Fitzalmmons
Enticing Rendezvous Attracts A Large Attendee Turnout
A report notes a popular gathering described as a usual and popular rendezvous where the boys entertained a large number of the fair sex, with John P. Toohey mentioned as part of the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Toohey
Governor Halts Mt Gretna Review As Heat Sparks Sympathy
At Mt Gretna on August 9 Governor Stone ordered the cancellation of a review planned in his honor due to overheated conditions and suffering among troops. Naval militia officials discussed a compromise to include the militia in the annual encampment with state units. A dance honored the governor’s wife and daughter, and three brigades began breaking camp with some regiments returning home tomorrow and others staying through Saturday before marching to Harrisburg.
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Miles
Fruesta
Ripple
Philadelphia Park Police
General Miles
Governor Stone
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia
Mt. Gretna
Stone
Root
Ching
Washington
Sweeney
Stewart
Naval Ofncer
J. S. Muckle
Chautauqua Ground
Harrisburg
Encampment Notes Show Regimental Life And Entertainment
The article details daily camp routines of the Thirteenth Regiment National Guard in Pennsylvania, including drills and guard mounts. It highlights evening musical performances before star headquarters, vaudeville acts by Private Martin La Cross, and social calls by visitors like Dr. Atkinson and Wir hed. Sergeant Constantine and Drum Major Pritchard are noted for leadership and long service.
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Eogutvental Wd
Tiewilla Wettl
Company K
Martin la Cross
Eshiliy
la Cress
Vaudevill
We Noni
Dougherty
Dr. Atkinson
Philadelphia
State Medical Society
Wirhed
State Board of Health
Thy. W. Knowkien Brand
Chester
Pritchard
Bauer
Thirternt Reigment Band
National Guard
Poners Vania Ag
Constantine
Company WI
Company E
Doe Smith
Hotnelim Wail
Honesdale
K Company
van Seoten
Sergent
W. J. Dini
Benedict
Mises Lillian
Nellie Bolte
Grace Thomaa
Humimelistown
Kathyanine Wien
Lebannon
Mise Sue Baldwin
Lebanon
van Scoten
Griththe
Ravers
Thirteenth Regiment
Sea Girt
Grant
New York
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Ram
J. C. Warrington
Law
Saaqueranna County Veteran, Association
FB. Hardebergh
Ite
Pullican
Auditor General of the
Lane
Crant Lane
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Kingsley
Fitepiatelok
Geerty
New Age
Hunmit
Puller
Magovern
Wildcats
Madigan
A. m—Mullen
Consul Smith
Moscow
Morton Water Works
Vanderbilt
Port Morris
New York and Harlem Railroad
Bronx
Randall's Inland
Ward's Island
Astoria
L. I
Long Island Railroad
Bushwick Junction
Monon#ahela
Baltimore
Andrew Carnegie
Foxy Quiller
Watres
Bordens
EAGLE
See
Er Borden's Condensed Milk Co
Mount Pleasant Coal
Wee. Connell
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
Third National Bank
Capital
WM. Connell
Henry Belin
William H. Peck
Castier
Pilsner
W. Winth Street
Seranton, PA
Dr, Densten
Sprutcs St
Tempe Court Building
Dor. Densten
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Willians & M’anasty
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA
Medcat Moosic and Kush Isle Works
Laplin
Rand Powder Co.'s
Birctrio Hatterson
Uxploder
Repaune Chemical Co
Exelo
S&t
California Fig Syrup Co, T
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