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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1900
Page
2
American coal exporters see rising demand as England and Europe face coal shortages and prices climb. US consuls in European cities highlight opportunities for American producers while debates over export duties and naval stockpiling shape the market outlook.
Analysts warn that coal producers may push prices higher, citing supply constraints and demand factors. The note suggests sustained gains could impact buyers in energy and industry this quarter.
Charles T Hewner and William Riehmaend of this city announce a new process coke from coal dust. They say brick form allows easier shipping. cost per ton about 53 cents and production in 12 to 14 hours versus 72 hours for existing coke. They allege it will undercut Connellville coke on price and seek local capital support.
Walter Ancker, superintendent of floating equipment for the Dalti more all Ohio Railroad, visits Europe to assess Mediterranean port dock facilities. H. Fleming travels through England, France, Belgium and Italy to explore American coal export potential. Both moves reflect a rising foreign demand for U S coal as Baltimore and Ohio builds new piers and storage at Curtis Bay and ships may be arranged to carry coal to Atlantic markets amid high English coal prices.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western board lists schedules and crew moves for Wild Cats North and Summit routes. Three engines and crews head to Capuga tonight and tomorrow. another pair travels to Nay Auet for Summit duty. detailed crew assignments and times are shown for various locomotives and enginemen through August 24.
Alexander Grasse buys 618 and 620 North Washington avenue for a large business block through R E Comegys agents. Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre coal firms push markets east and west, with daily orders from new buyers. Union News loses charge of fruit and newspaper service on tunnels and trains. stations along routes to improve services. Spring factory near Sheldon Axle works under way, employing about 200. Empire State Sugar builds beet plant at Lyons and orders ten five ton auto drags to haul beets. electric omnibuses planned for Laing to Sodus Point. Lehigh Valley expands ballast operations and rock trains, aims to ballast New York to Buffalo railbed. block signaling set before snow.
Three unknown Hungarian men were crushed to death at Rogar Camp No. 4 of the Lehigh Valley Coal near Baow Bhi when tons of rock and earth collapsed while they were moving pillars to brace the mine. They had worked all day prior to the accident.
Reports describe an early stoppage as Sam Fite knocked Sharkey down and out in two rounds. Sharkey suffered a black eye and a bloody cut while Fite dominated with strong rights, declaring readiness to meet Jeffries next.
Mrs C N Adame entertains guests from Fort Alleghaney and Westfield New Jersey while Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith of Nicholsow visite Miss Flowsie Pearsall trains with Miss Bessie Smith. Gouldsboro Cornet Barns clam bake and picnic held despite weather with band concert praised. Mr W J Marshall injured at Lackawanna ice house. Drama Mr Bob planned at Adams hall Sept 1 for Methodist church fundraiser. Flag stone and iron railing project praised for safety and appearance. Miss Bertha Conover from Scranton visiting aunt Mrs A D Tintot. Mr Tiger hosted dinner honoring Miss Wolfe and guests from Trenton Seattle Princeton and other towns.
Scan of multiple era games shows Pittshire and nearby clubs posting varied results. Names such as Mitteriee Newton Kale and umpire Snyder appear alongside results for New York Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit and St Louis with scattered scores and matchups.
Worcester posted a 14 to 7 win over Springfield as Toronto edged Fiorchester in a separate Eastern League contest. The mixed results showcase a tight standings day across the league with both clubs adding to their win totals.
Grand Circuit races report results with horses Temple Willes, Stocker Taylor, York May, and Geuttan Boy placing in heats and finals. Names Fred Wowerd and Dan Weelend noted among competitors. multiple times and fractions listed for heats and placements.
Advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a remedy for deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube and offers a reward for any case not cured. The claim is made by F. J. Chesey & Co of Toledo Ohio.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets from points on its line to Chicago at a single fare for the round trip for the Thirty-fourth All Army encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic to be held in Chicago Aug 27 91. Tickets sell Aug 25 26 and 27 return until Aug 1 inclusive but with joint agent deposit by Sept 2 and fifty cent extension to Sept 4.
Knights of Pythias Biennial Conclave in Detroit runs Aug 27 to Sep 1. Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion round trip single fare from all stations, tickets sold Aug 2 26 27, return to Sep 5. Deposit with joint agent by Sep 1 plus 50 cents extends return to Sep 14.
Tickets go on sale at Delaware and Hudson stations for a Saratoga excursion on September 5. Adults pay 4.00 and children 2.90, valid on regular trains No. 1 and No. 3, returnable by September 7. An extension of three days costs 1.00 extra at the Saratoga agent.
The Central Railroad of New Jersey offers Sunday trips from Scranton to Mauch Chunk and Glen Onoko on August 26. Fares are $1 for adults and 0 for children. Round trip tickets valid only on special trains leaving Scranton at 7 30 a m and returning from Mauch Chunk at 5 90 p m and Glen Onoko at 4 6 p m.
The Lackawanna railroad announces a Sunday August 26 excursion to Ginghinton for four days at $1 round trip. Special train leaves Scranton in the morning and returns from Binghamton in the evening. Arrangements with the streetcar company provide ample service between Ross Park and the depot to ensure smooth travel for all passengers.
Representatives to the G A R National Encampment will depart Scranton Sunday August 26 at 545 PM by Lackawanna Railroad arriving Chicago 525 PM next day. Through day couches and sleeping cars provided. Round trip fare 17 dollars. Tickets on sale August 2 to 27, usable for return to Chicago not later than August 31. A possible extension to September 20 may be bought for 50 cents.
The Lackawanna railroad announces a Sunday excursion to Binghamton on August 26. Special trains will leave Scranton at 5.00 a.m. with connections from Drinker Street at 6.95, Providence and South Side at 6.55, Luzerne Street at 7.05, and D L and W depot at ? a.m.
Agents of the Lackawanna railroad offer round trip tickets to Syracuse at 32.00 including admission coupon to the fair grounds. Tickets on sale and valid for travel August 23 and 29. Return by a later date not faster than the month.
The Lackawanna Railroad offers excursion tickets to Detroit Michigan for the Biennial Conclave of Knights of Pythias at 12.50 dollars. Tickets valid August 24 to 27 with return until September 5, allow extension to Sept WM for fifty cents more. Also one fare to Chicago and return via Lehigh Valley Railroad for the G A R National Encampment August 27 to September 1. Tickets on sale August 24 and 25. Consult Lehigh Valley agents for details.
Travel offer for Knights of Pythias Biennial Conclave. travel period August 0 to September 1. Tickets on sale August 24 26 and 27. Consult Lehigh Valley Hickey agents for particulars.
A Philadelphia cannery merchant, charged with concealing property for his trustee, faced a federal hearing in Altoona. After proceedings, he was discharged from the case.
A fragmented clipping lists names including Menshons Murthach Hulotph and Mazietin alongside mentions of pensions in Pennsylvania and Workington Ave 24. The legible parts reference public funding and potential beneficiary notices, with little clear detail on actions or dates.
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