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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1899
Page
2
Industrial world notes little change after a month with C H Van Buskirk resigning from the Lackawanna Railway. A passenger train will run directly Plymouth to New York. Repairs on steel cars progress as carpenters’ strike remains nominal and no wide mobilization occurs.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western announces a steam service from Plymouth to Hoboken with through running to Hoboken without crew changes. Trips run three times weekly with a Plymouth departure around 710 am and return options, employing a fixed crew including Engineer Harry Seiple Fireman Morvey Zimmerman Conductor John Won and brakemen John Carney Henry Puirchildes.
Van Buskirk resigns from the Lackawanna coal company effective August 11 after thirty years with the firm. He served eleven years before April 1 in a district passenger office role and was transferred to the credit office on that date. Friends regret the change and his relations with the Lackawanna route are described as reverent.
Acquisition driven upgrade aims to double track twenty seven mile stretch between Hudson and Chevvtandle with shortened distances, reduced grades, and eliminated curves. Project cost cited as hundred thousand dollars though parts of the work are unauthorized. some sections have been cut and altered.
The wrecking crew of the Pennsy warns that steel car wrecks require more extensive repairs than dump cars. When a steel car derails or overturns, it must be carefully handled and returned to the track with proper shop procedures to prevent further accidents.
An unsigned testimonial extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for feminine nerves and uterine disease. The letter claims a long illness ended after six bottles, with sleep restored and a happy household result, noting the remedy contains no alcohol or narcotics.
Report notes that new style carriers can be repaired after the manner of wooden dumps. Improved appliances are needed but once the new tone and machinery are in place repairs cost less than mending wooden dumps. The care can be rebuilt at less expense than the wooden ones.
Directors of the Bangor and Portland and the Nazareth and Lehigh railroads met at the Manelon house in Bangor on Wednesday to draft an agreement merging corporate interests. A stockholders meeting is set for September 7 to ratify. The Nazareth and Lehigh RR, chartered with the same directors, aims to build from the new cement works at Nazareth to connect with Bangor and Portland, extending to the Lehigh river at Bethlehem.
Delaware and Hudson declares a quarterly dividend of 1.20 per share payable Sept 15. The Lehigh Valley Railroad converts Jeddo men's washroom to freight and baggage use, with Delaware and Hudson paying half. A strict code of conduct is issued by Superintendent Eater. New locomotives with 78 inch drivers and high steam pressure are planned for runs from Marina to Chicago with two water stops. White ash coal areas in Schuylkill county show steady production while politics claim motives are purely commercial. Hitchcock retires from Lucknow services to take a higher post with the Wabash.
The general committee listed Major W S Millar as chief of staff and announced a long aide roster for the parade. Delegations from New York Pennsylvania and other states will form on Lackawanna and Mulberry streets with four planned halts for drill opportunities and a Bellevue mine excursion arranged for visitors.
The absence of key figures from last night's gathering fuels conjecture about labor organizations. Proponents forecast notable developments as unions press to resolve the issue and push the matter toward a concluded outcome.
Bargain sale advertises fine diamonds and solid silver items at deep discounts. Items include diamond kings, solid gold bands, cuff buttons, Elgin watches, ladies solid silver rings, and more with drastically reduced prices. Limited inventory claimed as one fourth of former value.
A bank vault is protected by the Holmes Electric Protective System enhancing security. The feature highlights a mechanical protection device installed to deter break-ins and ensure safe custody of valuables.
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