Pennsylvania Railways Report Shows Employment Surge and Safety Push
Major Isaac B. Brown announces the fiscal year results for Pennsylvania steam railways. Total employees 245,057, up 44 percent. wages $140,963,7h, up 4 percent. Operating receipts $406,102, passenger income $77,181,007, freight $445,456,146. Deficits in 83 corporations despite record tonnage. Fatalities and injuries among passengers and workers rise. cross-border safety and grade crossing abolition urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrieburg
Dee. J
Isaac B. Brown
State Bureau of Railways
Pennsylvania
Brown
Nen Ae
Germany Eyes Caroline Islands Purchase Negotiations
Berlin confirms talks with Spain over buying the Caroline Islands. It is reported Stalin would demand about 10 million francs, a figure Berlin calls excessive, while negotiations touch on international complications with the United States. Prince von Arenberg, head of the colonial society, says the deal is of high importance to Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Corman
Ina
We Associated Press
Germany
Spain
Caroline Islands
Stalin
Ger Duiny
Cermny
Snl
Arizing
United States
Prince von Arenberg
Staciety
Neeuver
Tragic Family Tragedy Report From Danvers Asylum Case Emerges
Police reveal Mrs Rich and Hurles abused two of her children in a Danvers Massachusetts home. A 12 year old daughter Mary was beaten to death with a crockery piece while a 7 year old son was also attacked. A custody dispute and suspected mental illness are cited. the mother is under care at the Danvers asylum as neighbors report ongoing distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Alan
Darjeeling
Agony Point
Parjeeling- Himalayan
Ireland
Listowel
Ballybunion
Lisselten
Furcyje
United States
Peabody
Mase
Der
Jdenes
Lyceum
Georgy M. Broadhurst
Jones
Ebenezer Goodly
Teviy Thayer
J. Soldene Powell
Heres McDonough
Frank Hope
Philip Calvert
Charles Greene
Cora Willan
Blanche Johnson
Eleanor Broad
Odd Electric Railways Highlight England and Wales
The article surveys unusual railways including Brighton and Rottingdean Electric line built on four steel logs over the sea and the Lyne Ton Lynmouth cliff railway, noting Snowdon Mountain railway as England’s highest. It also advertises a Lyceum play What Happened to Jones with a bright cast list and plot setup.
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Fingland
Brighton and Rottingdean
Lyneton
Lynmouth
North
Devon
England
Snowdon Mountain
Llanberis
Guis
Modjeska Stages Macbeth Impresses Lyceum Crowd
In the Lyceum last night Modjeska offered a memorable Lady Macbeth in Macbeth. Her intently focused portrayal left the audience in awe despite stubborn design handicaps. Supporting players Herman as Macbeth Lonergan as Macduff plus Wadeworth Harris John A. Larne and George Spencer earned praise for solid work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Modjeska
Macbeth
Oom
Lady Macbeth
Casny
Wimpet
Modleska
Charles D. Herman
Leeter Lonergan
Macduff
Wadeworth Harris
John A. Larne
George Spencer
Millen Aoroners to Sing The Bohemian Girl at Academy
The company will perform The Bohemian Girl at the Academy of Music after repeats of The Isle of Champagne. Yesterday afternoon Sold Pasha was sung and last night The Peneing Master was presented in superb manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toniget
Millen Aoroners Company
Academy of Music
Pasha
Wee
Shea-Me-Alife Stock Company at Lyceum One-Week Run
Next Monday night the Shea Me Alife Stock company begins a week long engagement at the Lyceum. A limited number of Indies tickets for Monday night at fifteen cents each available by clipping the coupon in today’s paper and presenting it at the theater box office by 5 p m Saturday. Reserved seats also fifteen cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shea-Me- Alife Stock Company
Lyceum
Hos
Burlesque Debut at Gaiety Captivates Week-Long Run
Hutilg and Seamen's Bowery Huur present a major burlesque at the Gaiety starting December 5. The lineup features Mise Truly Shattwekl, Phalluck, The World's Trio, Perry Ryan, Lulu Ryan, Emme Woods, Dan Craven, Ada Hornette, Laney Maskell, Andy Lewis, Maude Elliot, Gladve Van, and Marie and Net the Nason. The docket also includes a noted coon act Rien and a featured song and dance set. The Voter trade note appears amid show listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutilg & Seamen
Bowery
Perry Ryan
Lulu Ryan
Emme Woods
Dan Craven
Ada Hornette
Laney Maskell
Lever
Andy Lewis
Maude Flliot
Marie
Markets Move on Foreign Money Rates as Prices Small Rise
New York December 1 The stock market stayed principally affected by foreign exchange conditions. Discount rates overseas rose further and American capital supplied with marginal gains. Total volume reached 462000 shares with gains mainly in non industrial issues as brokers William Linn Allen & Co report room sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peilliam Linn Allen & CO
Meare
Wheat and corn quotations from Philadelphia market notes
Philadelphia market notes report mixed prices for wheat and corn with December contracts and varying grades. The record lists futures and cash quotes for wheat, corn, oats, and related commodities, including poultry and flour with scattered tonnage and barrel counts.
New York Markets Mixed On Wheat Corn Oils Reports
Markets showed firm and steadier wheat notes with optional buying from exporters. Corn and oats rose on heavy export demand while spot prices held. December deliveries quiet yet exporters active and higher May to December contracts chased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cobb
Duluth
Dieuluth
Tye
Saale
MRC
B. Affont
Viatie
Viatie.; da, Factory
Boliye
Sigine
Ste. Inleieens Creamery
Lalitge
Plate Dairy
Unite
da Cremmerny
Wiste
Kyer—Riendys
Save
Westerm Cresh
Chicago Market Report Shows Wheat and Corn Price Advances
December deliveries and heavy clearances push wheat and corn prices higher. The report lists various grain grades and prices with notes on oats, rye, and barley. mentions no major spring wheat changes and general market steadiness amid mixed quotations.
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Chicago
Tec. L
Senterdas
Han
Joel
Windswept Bluff City Digest Ends Week With Scattered Scores
In Buffalo New York on December 1 the week closes with mixed results as shooters struggle and defenders push back. Teams like Shoop and Lambe trade baskets while others push the pace and adjust to weather induced slumps. Financial figures and prize notes appear briefly as the roundup moves to a close.
Chicago Live Stock Market Snapshot
Vague report notes higher prices for cattle and hogs with calves supported by steady demand. Mentions shifting prices and market activity around mid December, highlighting declines in some grain or feed costs and a general sense of trading volume in Chicago.
New York Live Stock Market Report
New York livestock market activity includes cattle cows and oxen on sale. Prices and volumes are reported for dairy and beef cattle with buyers and sellers noted in standard market listings.
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New York
Dee
Cosien
The People's Exchange Advertisement Policy
The notice outlines a clearing house for renting real estate selling property or seeking jobs or help. Ads cost one cent a word with six insertions for five cents a word. Situations wanted are inserted free.
Various Help Wanted and Rentals Listed on Spruce Street
Classified notices show numerous rental offers and help wanted posts. Items include rooms for rent, board, and shared offices on Spruce Street, plus openings for stenographers, bookkeepers, salesmen, a coach, and a midwife. Local physicians and services advertised with contact details and addresses in Scranton and surrounding areas.
Fragmentary Livestock Market Notes Include Grades and Prices
The fragment lists several livestock grades and prices with references to calves cows sheep lambs and grasses. Mentions Hamad Hugh and Choles with prices around 8 dollars and lambs at 5.08. Sparse details and unclear context limit full interpretation.
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Hamad
Credit balances and cash bids in US barrels market
Notes show a December balance of 1.17 and a F114 cash bid with no view on shipments. Mentions US barrels and WT barrels, indicating market activity and valuations within the credit balance context.
Private Kelly Dead In Army Incident
In Athens Gia Dee L Private Kelly of company H 4d New York was shot last night by Quartermaster Sergeant Hocker and died today of wounds. A general riot in Company street followed the shooting as whiskey fueled tensions with Becker's friends. Indignation runs high among Kelly's company and a mob attempted to seize Becker before guards intervened.
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Athens
Gia
Dee
Kelly
New York
Hocker
Becker
Provoert Guard
Scranton Architects and Firms Listed for Washington Avenue Project
Professional notices name Edward H. Davis architect, Cornell Building Scranton. E B Walter architect. Lewis Hancock J. Architect at 435 Spruce Street. Frederick L. Brown Architect manager at 1M Washington Avenue. L Lacy & Son Architects Traders’ National Bank area Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward HW. Davis
Archit
Cornell Building
Scranton
Lewis Hancock
Rederick L. Brown
Archites Brice Tanaging
Washington Avenue
Bauer’s Orchestra Music and Related Services Advertised
An early 20th century notice lists Bauer’s Orchestra-Music with services for balls, receptions, concerts, and bar terms by KR Bauer at Wyoming avenue over Hulbert. Megargee Brothers, Printers, supply envelopes, paper wide, warehouse at 1 Washington avenue Scranton PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
KR. J. Bauer
Comador Wi
Wyoming Avenue
Megargee Brotiers
Hige
Lwhie Wourehouse
Washington Avenue
Scranton
Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetables Beat Nev. i
Rail timetable shows Lehigh Valley routes from Scranton to Philadelphia and New York with trains to White Haven Maghereton Towanda Geneva Rochester and Buffalo. Notable stations include Wilkes-Barre New York Philadelphia and South Bethlehem with express and limited services noted and agent contacts for reservations.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Scranton
Philadelmia
New York
Hack
Suduas
Br. de Be
White Haven
Maghetorn
Poytaville
Oont
D& Bor
Suthienans
Boston
Reading
Bir
Haburge
Bos
I. Im
Tankhaogeck
Towands
Kimin
Geneva
Vad
Rochester
Huffalo
Ning
Wilkes-Barre
Philadelphia
Bruffiale
Witte
Rollin H. Wilbur
Gen. Sur
Ome Bet Belen
Ty Ucas
Treet
A. W. Nonemactiga
Dlyvisian Piyon
Tin Plate Industry Faces No Shutdown Notice
Pittsburgh December 1 no general notice of a tin plate mill shutdown for stock inventory in the coming month has been issued by the main corporation guiding most tin plate interests. Monongahela Tin Plate Co official says mills will close for inventory, but this follows corporate instructions not a separate decision. Also an advertisement touts Dr Von Ston’s Pineapple Tablets as a remedy for various stomach ailments, priced 34 cents, sold by Matthews Bros and Wm. T. Clark.
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Pitteburge
Monongahela Tin Plate Company
Dr. von Ston
Tor
Matthews Bros
T. Clark
Sunday Train Schedule From Scranton to Albany and Beyond
Train times list Sunday departures from Scranton to Albany Baratoga Montreal and England points with multiple connections via Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania Railroads. Arrivals back from Carbondale Wilkes-Barre and south routes are shown with several 8 to 9 and 10 p.m. windows and notes on special Black Diamond Express service.
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Julyard
Santoniewe
Arbondale
Albany
Baratoga
Montreal
Bonfouve England
Yoroa
New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sie Jehigh Valley Thourands
Etaston
Felows
Carbonlale
North
Iim Ee Ee
Tan
Wilkes-Barre
South
S. E
M. m
Carbondale
Wilkes- Tiatte
United States
Canada
Burdick
G. PA
N.Y
H. W. Cross
PD. PL
Scranton
Central Railroad Timetable and New York Connections
Central Railroad routes from New Jersey to New York with connections to Philadelphia Reading Terminal and local points. Listings include times to Pittston Wilkes Barre Allentown Bethlehem Easton Philadelphia and Baltimore with Sunday variations and transfers under cover to elevated lines and Long Island routes.
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Lehigh and
Sesquehanns Division
New York
Liberty Street
N. Ft
Perry
Whitehall Street
Scranton
Pitceton
Wilkes-Barre
Lake
Philadelphia
A. An
Tor Baltimore
Washington
Ethiehem
Lang Ranch
Quown Grove
Reading
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Anewtown
Pottaville
Pally Lee
Tife
Olimavsen
Puss
Erie and Wyoming Valley Time Table 1898
Time table in effect Sept 1 1898 shows Ivama Wave Scranton to New York and intermediate Erie points, Hawley area, trains at 7 00 am and 23 pm. Beranton arrival from above points around 12 0 pm and 5 00 pm.
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Scranton
New York
Easton
Trenton
Whitladelphia
Tobyhanna
Binghamton
Oswego
Btmita
Corning
Hath
Dansville
Mount Morris
Buffalo
Washington
Sidolaots
Utica
Richfield Springs
Aia.m
Ithaca
Northumberland
Pittston
Wilken
Barre
Plymouth
Bloomebore
Dian Ville
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Timers
Loh
Nanticoke
RTL
M. L. Smith
Uf. Oe
Ivama
Newlong
Erie
Hawley
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Railway Bureau
Commonwealth
Richard Hurley
Queer Railroads
Modjeska As “Lady Macbeth
Shea-McAuliffe Company
Bowery Burlesquers
Wall Street Review
Arm. Ng
Mate
Atchisen
Tobacco Co i
Baltimors & Ohie
Central
N. Jabeee
T & It
Len
Elwet
Ly Met
Traction Manhattan
Ait Ma Kon
Texas Pr
Misasouri Pacific la Ie Ty
Tiny National Lead Co
Ily
X. Corit
Es Vel
Northern Pacific
Atte Northern
Texas & Pacific
Tilly
Union Pacific
Inion Pacific
Rubber Co
Western
Wheeling
Wheemas & A
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Askert Scranton & Pittston Trace
First National Bank
Daseebaweas Ili
Pat Hroulevar Ha
Boranton Ravings Pank
Scranton Packing Co
Locka. Tron & Stee Co O
oSa Throop Novelty Mfg
Sd Scranton Railway Co
Dime Dep
Dis
Keongmy Light Teal & Power Company Seeder Eeeeeeee
Seranion Iluminating Heat & Power
Creer Nationa Bank
Lumber Co
Rust & Safe
Es Scranton Paint Co
Vly Clark & Snover
R ‘O
Clark & Snovera
Paurneas
People's Street Railway
People’s Street Railway
Gienero
Imnertgiure
Dickson Manufacturing
Jane Lacka
Township
Behooli
Mt. Vernon Coal Co
Philadelphia Grain and Produce
Was_lyer
Toyahoe
West
Reese
Wales
Chicago Grain Market
Buffalo Live Stock Market
Hist
Toge
Biemady
Boochy
Lambe
Wwe
Leeuael
People’s Exchange
Forest Court
Erie Depot
Avenue
Kiehen
Spruce Street
Coal Exchange
Weber Wheelock Lo
Tittle
P.O
New Milord
Seeres Ee Ee
Ripone Chemical Co
LEGAL
Jate
Howter
Court House Square
Colfax Avenue
Frank
Court of Common Plans
Lackawanna County
Church of Mother of God of
Czonstochowa
Act of Assembly
Faurot House
Cal. Org
Committee of Citizens
City of
Crawford County
A. BK. Stevens
L. T. Keller
Quincy
Luckiwinna
Foelock A. In
Society of St. Joseph
Lackawatite
Joan R. Jones
Simpson & Watkins
Babylon Coal Company
Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Company
County Savings Bank and Trust Company
Pis
B. Simpson
Adlditess M. H
Tribune Office
Mra
Newcomer
Harrison
Balary
Adilress
Marrie Db
A. L
Riese Street
Helen Buchanan
Main Street
Wilkes-Harre. Pa
Rituation
Franklin Avenue
Franklin Ave
Ailupo
Dunniers
Franklin Avenin
Amwrily
R. D. Waltman
Lee
Elite Door
Pronkita Avenue
Sulesman
Hoxi
Lynn
Ot Gardner
D. Moor
Olyphintoa
Denmars
1.C. Lyman
Wyoming and Maly
H. Fr. Reynolds
P. O
DR. C. Claubach
Wyoming Ave
Snover
P. Zeigler
Scranton Hou
Neal D
Victor Koch
Frank E. Boyle
Barr Building
Willard, Warren & Knapp
Republican Building
Jessup
Commonwealth Building
Ames W. Oakford
Law
Board of Trade
DR. Replogle
Mears Bulldine
Jas. di H
Wailton, ON
Amilton
Edward W. Thayer
Meares
L. A. Watres
Pitcher
Patterson & Wilcox
Traders’ National Hank Building
C. Comegys
Republican
Contiaien
A. W. Bertholf
Aiv
Mears Bldg
MS. Gable
Washburn Street
Fon
Physicians and
C. L. Frey
Scranton Savings Bank
Mary A. Shepherd
M. D
Adana Avenue
W. EB. Allen
North Washington Avenue
Rr, Trapold
Sprice Street
J. M. Gates
A. m
P. M.deuce
Madison Avenue
C. L. Freas
Omec
W. G. Rook
Horres
Frompital
Linden Street
RK. Clark & CO
Green House
North Molin Avenue
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Dunn
Lh. Pm
Walter Hi
Buell
JOR. Kvuettel
Lackawanak Avenue
Borinion
Birreone
A.B. Briggs
A. Briggs
North Main Avenue
Eicke
Adams
Mulberry
Chiropodist
Hetzel
Chironojet
Lackawanna Avenue
Private Kelly
Arrchitects
EB. L. Walter
henlrHers
L. Lacry & Son
Arciithcts
Traders’ National Punk
AAA
Griffin & Collins, Hatters and Fortishes
Lackawawnwna Avenue
Sunbury
Philadephia
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Hazleton
Pottsville
Norristown
Sunsbury
Wood
Gen
Hutchinson
Delaware and Hudson
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Scranton Diviston
Y. Franklin
Weehawken
Haneck
Preston Park
Poyntelle
Gene Crest
Cily Cart Widale Org
Archibald Winton
Peckville Olyphant Iy
Burg
Providence Park Price
Sunaay
Sunde
Lorario & Western
Penon i Pas
Merced
Penon
Artiv
T. Fit
Wort
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