Ingenious Adventurer Flower Led Ghost Theatrics to Wealth
The Pittaburg Dispatch reports the arrest of Richard C. Flower for mining speculation and con artistry. From druggist to spiritualist promoter he built The Independent Age and a spook hospital, touring cities with grand ads, while mining, land deals, and orange groves fueled his fortune. Flower's career spanned Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and beyond, ending with legal trouble as his elaborate hoaxes collapsed.
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Pittaburg Dispatch
Alliance
Richard C. Flower
Ohio
Lwyer
Disciple
A. . Way
Lover
Bowling Green
Tle
Flower
Independent Age
A.W. Coats 4
Horserake Fame
Prince of Adventurers
Chris Manfull
Philadelphia
New York
Cnat
Boston
Joe Jefferson Wos
Manfull
Colorado
Silver City
Florida
R.C. Flower
Industrial Topics Highlight Early Blast at Reading Iron Works
Industrial notes report the No. 2 furnace at Reading Iron Works blasting for the first time in nearly three years. John Powler wins a sinking contract at Morven colliery after completing a project at Chamberlain colliery. he plans to begin at Mores today. Ebervale washery halts due to water shortage. pipes will be laid to nearby ponds, delaying resumes for several days. The plant employs 120 men.
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Reading Ironworks
John Powler
Morven
Chamberlain
Mores
Ebervale
New York, Lake Erie and Western Company
George Vian Keuren
Jefferson Division
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Dessenring
Elmer H. Lawall
Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Letsenring
Lawall
George D. McCreary
Philadelphia
Schuylkill
Wyoming
Leblish
Elkins-Widener-Newbold Syndicate
Washington and Baltimore Boulevard
Washington
Laurel
Telephone in His Hat Narrows Blackmail Case
Chicago report details Dr. Peter Jauss using a telephonic device hidden in his hat to coax lawyer Charles lots to confess to writing a threatening letter. A detective wired to the hatline overheard the confession, leading to the lawyer’s arrest.
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United Press
Chicago
Peter Jauss
Charles
Iois
Dun's Review of Trade Notes Mixed Prospects After Jun 1
Dun and Co reports little change in current business prospects with some hopeful signs after Jan 1. Agricultural demand is firmer, wages stagnant, and employment may grow after holidays. Stocks edge up, railroad earnings remain low, and November shows a 21 percent drop versus last year in the US.
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United Press
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Congress
Cicago
United States
Canada
Railways Rally as IA Law Modification Boosts Market
In New York trading on December 7, investors shifted focus from American Sugar to railway stocks amid talk that a proposed interstate commerce pooling amendment in Washington could pass. Bulls eyed rail shares as the market anticipated law changes, with gains across rail and related sectors.
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United Press
New York
Washington
Tangted
Aterling Exchange
Hust
Turbulent Stock and Commodity Notes From New York Markets
MarketToday shows stock openings at 14ge8 percent rising to 01 percent and closing at 01 percent with insider buying traced to some extent. Sugar led declines while grain and flour futures showed limited gains and dull export trade as reports from Scranton indicate mixed prices across No 2 red and white grains, butter, cheese, and lard with quiet to firm trends in dairy products.
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United Press
New York
Northern
Myrtge
Wally Muay
Ojo
Ontsa
Armer
Miy
Sago
White
Marge
Chicago
Atiyec
South America
Pennsylvania
Western Dairy
Malic
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State
Pennysylvania
Southern
Cattle and Sheep Receipts At Buffalo Market Summary
United Press Buffalo report notes cattle receipts 42 head with prices for shipping steer and hog offerings. Sheep and lambs 100 head seen with native and export categories, prices range for various weights and classes. Weak demand for light stock offset by steady to firm good grades in other lines.
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United Preas
Buffalo
Yorkora
Eale
Canada Lambs
Market report on livestock and tallow prices
Union stock Yards report shows cattle receipts and firm market for steers and cows. Hog receipts 12 000 head and mixed quality, market firm with varied price ranges. Sheep receipts 12 000 head, market weak from inferior to choice. Tallow market steady with quotes for city prime and country prime.
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United Press
Union Sitock Yaris
TM. der
Hoja
Wide Range of Help Wanted Notices From Scranton Paper
A jumble of classified help wanted entries lists individuals seeking work such as housekeeper cook and child care, stenographer, attested reporters, and general clerical work. Names include Mrs. Jackson and George Downey with addresses in Scranton and Altoona.
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Jose
George Downey
Hox v2
Montroge
Help Wanted and Advertisements in 19th Century Trade Notes
Classified notices show multiple sales jobs and promotional offers. Listings include General Agents wanted to sell new articles in exclusive territories with high profit potential, commissions and no capital required. Also active salesmen positions, home based circular folding jobs, and exhibitions services offered by H Call. Public notices advertise relic reprints and pamphlets with payment and delivery terms.
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Columbie Chemical Co
Dearborn St
Chicago
Orphans Court Sale in Old Forge Lackawanna County Pa
Public sale of real estate in Old Forge township Lackawanna County Pa by order of the Orphans Court to be held December 10 1804 at 10 o clock a m in Scranton arbitration room. The property is a one fourth acre lot with a two story frame dwelling and outbuildings with $100 down and balance on final confirmation. Administrators Nicholas Wal larator and attorney Willard Warren Enapp represent the estate.
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Rphans
Old Forge
Lackawanna County
Orphans Court
Scranton
Old Forge Township
Oak Street
Allen Roberts
S Eorper
Eald and Cou
Willian Herbert
Willian Repp
Dee
William Ep
Patrick Joyce
Belng
Nicholas WaLlatrator
Willard
Warren
ENAPP
Attornery
Charter Applications Seek Local Corporate Charters
Notices announce filings for two proposed corporations in Lackawanna County. The first aims to form the Rental Social Club for social enjoyment and member privileges. the second seeks a charter for The Keystone Brewing Company of Dunmore for brewing and related activities. Both applications reference governing acts and request authority from state officials.
Salesmen Wanted for Pennsylvania Nursery Stock
Want ads seek salesmen for Maple Avenue Nurseries in W Cheater PA. Nurseries offer new varieties and standard fruit stock, but require travel and early start dates.
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Wwell
Pennsylvania
Thomas
Maple Avenue
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