Two Factories Sought for Scranton by Board of Trade
Captain Atherton of the Scranton Board of Trade pursues two major industrial prospects. One is the Ingersoll Sergeant drill works in Easton with likely 1000 workers, mostly women, and the other a New York firm planning a plant here. Atherton aims to secure favorable terms and meet the firms in New York to finalize a deal.
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Ingersoll-Sergeant
Scranton
Lackawanna Company
Beerstory
Atherton
Board of Trade
Ingersoll-surgeant Detll Company
Easton
Tribune
New York
Board of Trade Bwl
Berantan
Abe Pyipreru
Uptiin Atterton
Orm Conlin
Magee
Brett Perptsaed
Prignerail-Bergeant
Ourlys
Mex
Industrial shifts reshape city after factory trem wires
The article describes broad retooling in a factory district with trem wires replacing old lines and ducts for updated systems. It notes Deja welding practices and new machinery, while crews remove aged equipment and reinforce structures. The piece argues these changes promise modernized production but warn of disruptions to workers and local commerce.
Fragmented OCR note on work, lines, and figures
A garbled historical text fragment discusses work lines on a pine scale and mentions a figure called Master Cor Buller with unclear context. The passage cites veiled references to line work and possible employment or oversight, but details are obscured by OCR errors.
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Thelin
Peter
Sven
Cor Buller
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health
An advertisement-like narrative extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach ailments and related organ diseases. It cites a Columbus Ohio user story of severe stomach cramps kidney trouble and weakness who credits the remedy with weight gain strength and recovery after months of ill health. The piece touts free mail offers and requests payment for postage.
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Thowar A. Gwarte
Columbis
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Pien Under Development Delayed by Ongoing Work
Efforts to finalize the plan under which the neem will be paid have not yet completed. The team remains at work after delays, aiming to settle debts and finalize the arrangement.
Scranton Mogi Company Holds Meeting in Green Midge Offices
Directors elected officers including Tard of ilfree tens and Bella as treasurer during yesterday's session at Green Midge offices. The board named several members such as Romi, Ptelinge, Connell, Storrs, Kemmerer, and Woiles to the new lineup.
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Scranton Mogi Company
Green Midge
Dhemie Bella
Jt Treveurer
de LP
Beer Feet
J. ML Kemmerer
Tires EH
Woiles
Samuel bthety faces charges in Delaware case
Samuel bthety a junk dealer was arrested yesterday by Chief Special Agent Aditisen of the Delaware forces on a phrase filled report. He faces allegations tied to a scheme described as involving apoleg Kihvls and a conspiracy at Lachiwann eatery.
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Samuel Bthety
wWcheme Pree
Seth Washina- Hon
Imelanes
Aditisen
Dvelaware
Wiewan and
Westinng Tallyeiedl
Phettertiaan
Todd On Haase
Skap
Winieh
James
Conmeny
Lee
Tobog
Aktorijon
Ruhlyeld
Rourt
Saloon Looted in Early Morning Burglary
Reported burglary at a saloon referenced as 1802 Cetye aye with entry through a rear window. The incident involved a Bleeding burg. details mention money in the cash register and a break in by unknown perpetrators.
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Melvins
Cael
Endorsement of Bridget Jones Will Prompts Borough Water Lane Issue
A probate note records Bridget Jones’s will being admitted and Mary Sullivan and Thomas Pickrein as executors. The borough of Old Forge faced a water overflow that affected a lane, prompting authorities to open investigations and address the resulting damages.
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Bridget Jones
Wedded Fiftieth Anniversary Celebrated in Quincy Avenue Home
Mr and Mrs Olmstead, aged over seventy five, marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at 207 Quincy Avenue. Neighbors and family gathered as the couple, long employed with the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co, received warm congratulations. The event featured flowers, music, and a steady stream of guests, honoring a union spanning five decades.
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Quincy Avenue
Olmstead
The
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Olwstowd
Quincey
Eel Erie
Obmietent
Sarah Sophia Sigler
Joseph Lynder
Alen
Olneten
Piper
J.P. Mitchell
Morry Olmeread
Drs. VL Toran
Japanese Circus and Trained Animal Conclave Coming Soon
A note describes an upcoming event featuring Welsh Bros. and their trained animals in the city. The piece praises the show for meritorious features and promises an entertaining attraction with standout acts.
Odd Fellows hall to host two week fair and festival
Pequest tefl and Improved Order of Red Men organize a two week fair and festival in Odd Fellows hall with Thanksgiving emphasis. Committee led by Victor Birschell chairs the preparations as T Letchworth and others coordinate attire, wool dress goods, and sale prices. Community notices include church events and local movements.
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Order of Red Men
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Victor Birschell
T. Letchworth
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Plum
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Frank Myles
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Boston
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Lake Powntelte
Jobin Deystien
Schemotady
VhLiv Avenue
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Moar “Auch
Fom
Asiany Park
Not His Fault Thaw Theme On a Washington to New York Train Robbery
A Washington Star account recalls a dramatic night ride on a Washington to New York train. A passenger describes a thief breaking into a berth at about midnight, grabbing water and attempting to drink, then escaping as the car curtains fluttered. The scene ended with quiet afterward.
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Perth
Lost mug with gold lining prompts tense train confession
A beifellow finds a mug with a gold lining and an engraved message aboard a crowded train. He chases a young woman he suspects is the owner, offers her a pretense apology, and discovers the train was later robbed as he contemplates confessing.
Saratoga Floral Fete Excursion From Scranton Area
Saratoga prepares for its annual floral fete with grand parade and golden robes. A New Orleans Mardi Gras theme draws Knights and ladies from Scranton Wilkes-Barre and nearby, with thousands expected to attend in September. Train departures are set from Scranton Delawa re and Trudgeon stations early that day, with round trip tickets priced at 8 for adults and 2 for children.
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King Bex
Saratoga Super
Louisiana
New Orleans
New York
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Conmeing
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Dela
Willalee
Saratoga Springs
Mathew T
Wilkes-Turre
Sovereign Grand Lodge Meeting in Indianapolis 1901
Reading of travel details for the Sovereign Grand Lodge I O C F session in Indianapolis from September 16 to 21 1901 includes ticketing instructions deposits deadlines and return timing with stopoffs and added fees. The fragment references agents and travel routes and conditions for attendees and destinations within the period.
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Indianapolis
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Exposition and Industrial Fair Travel Offers Toronto 1901
Tickets offered by Lackawanna agents for the Exposition and Industrial Fair in Toronto from August 26 to September 7, 1901. Dry coach excursions to Toronto and return by tew jevon and steamer priced at 87 05, also first class sea voyage fares around 9 75. Tickets good August 31 to September 7, with children half the adult rate.
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Canada
Lackawanna Railroad
Atlantic City Hotels Advertise Spring Rates
Fragmentary text shows mentions of Grand Atlantic Hotel 42nd Annex Virginia Avenue and Atlantic City area hotels. References to accommodations, spring rates, and train connections appear in a garbled note urging readers to write for health or cure terms.
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Virginia Ave
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Uty
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Linilies
Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetables and Route Notes
Fragmentary OCR lists routes and intermediates for Lehigh Valley Railroad trains to Philadelphia New York Scranton and Pottsville. Mentions Diamond Express stops and connections via Geneva Rochester Niagara Valley Chautauqua area with multiple intermediate stations and operators.
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New York
T. BR
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Reali
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Mapes
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Coenen
Principe
Geneva
Rochester
RoMali
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Feared Election Notes Across Cities Amid Turmoil
Fragmented OCR text references candidate names, locations like New York Newark and Washington, and dates with unclear events. Mentions voting patterns and street names, suggesting a chaotic coverage of electoral activity, with scattered references to polling and political figures.
Fragmented OCR muse notes from Delaware era records
Fragmented text appears to discuss election figures and locations across Delaware and surrounding areas. Mentions Lackawanna and Western, Philadelphia, Watvagny, and various place names with scattered numbers and dates. Overall content is garbled with no clear single event.
Fragmented OCR Notice From Unknown Local Source
The readable text fragment mentions an institution in New Jersey and a university effort, but lacks coherent facts. It hints at a tentative notice related to a facility or event but provides no clear dates, names, actions, or outcomes to summarize.
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Philadelphia
Exon
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