Death of Maceo a Cuban Rebel Leader Fallen in Battle
Dr. Zertucha describes Maceo crossing the trocha by night with 26 men to join insurgents, then engaging Major Chujedus’ force. Maceo receives two fatal bullet wounds and dies soon after. Rebels fail to recover his body. Spaniards search without success. Confirmation arrives in Philadelphia that Maceo is dead.
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Zertucha
Philadelphia
Havana
Maximo Zertucha
Antonio Maceo
Maceo
Tort
San Felipe
la Lucha
Trocha
Muriel
Miro
Chujedus
Punta Brave
Zertuchi
Antonio Miavos
Industries Waiting for Demand to Improve After Holidays
New York reports that R G Dun & Co will publish its weekly Review of Trade on Monday. Holidays approach and Congress doubts delay further improvement until the new year. Industry gains in workers but seeks matching demand while clearing financial embankments. Speculation is cautious and fears about Cuba or Spain remain muted. Money is abundant and London lending continues. activity hinges on orders postponed past the election. Weekly clearings fall 52 percent from last year. Railroad earnings in November drop 10.9 percent from last year and 2 percent from 1882. Wheat market softens on improved world news and higher western receipts. Distribution of wheat receipts rises as price declines disappoint. Iron output on December 1 was...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Congress
Cuba
Spain
London
Long Service Legends of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western
Delaware Lackawanna and Western veterans mark decades of service with April milestones for conductors Edward Maghran Chris Heavers and J E Dekay. Maghran began as a brakeman in 1860 and survived a Water Gap train mishap before decades of faithful running between Binghamton and Hoboken. The piece notes continued promotions within the railroad and board appointments at Pennsylvania Railroad including Reed Abercrombie and McCale as new superintendents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Edward Maghran
Chris Heavers
J. E. DeKay
H. T. Bolles
New England
Joseph King
Syracuse and
Binghamton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Magicran
Water Gap
Hampton Junction
Maghran
Maoghran
Hoboken
Murray Street
Board of Directors
The
Pennsylvania Railroad
Almet E. Reed
Sunbury Division
Altoona
Robert FE. Marshall
W. B. McCale
Bedford Division
Sunbury
F. P. Abercrombie
Eastern and Susquehanna Division
Street Work Eases Mud on Lackawanna Avenue
Olyphant reports Street Commissioner Howard with a crew repairing eros walks on Lackawanna avenue. Pedestrians cheer the effort after mud kept them from walking freely just days earlier. Regular council session slated for next Friday evening.
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Howard
Lackawanna Avenue
Thomas McHele
Electric City
John F. Cummings
Father Mathew Opera House
Jennie Calef
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Club of Ninety-five
Mother Goose
David Brown
Susquehanna Avenue
Eddy Creek
Samuel Nichols
Theresa McHale
Dunmore
James Banno
Dunmore Street
Delaware and Hudson Company
Pittston Figures in Local Social Notes
John Ludgate of Pittston called on friends here Thursday. Mrs. M V Stark is ill at her home. John D Jones plans candidacy subject to Republican caucus. Alice Drake visits friends in Taylor this week.
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John Ludgate
Pittston
M. V. Stark
John D. Jones
Alice Drake
Taylor
Buffalo Live Stock Market Report Totals and Notes
Buffalo December 11 cattle market reported slow and weak cattle with common cows and bulls steady to firm. Hogs were active and steady with good to choice weights quoted around 3.45 to 3.60 per hundredweight. Lambs and sheep showed steady to firm prices with prime native lambs noted and a total value around 1,604.90.
Market Report Shows Mixed Grain and Provisions Prices
New York commodities note dull to firm activity across grains with wheat firmer and corn steady. Spot prices list specifics for red and white varieties, mixed oats and odds on futures. butter and cheese steady with cheese moderately active and regional price ranges for various categories.
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New York
F. A
D. Sac
Chicago
E. Ee
Pennsylvania
Southern
Ilmed
Philadelphia Market Provisions and Grains Report
In Philadelphia on December 11 provisions show moderate demand and firm prices. Beef hams and pork values are listed with varied brands and cures in the 8 to 16 dollar range, with lard and tallow quoted by quality. Grain futures and cash quotes follow, showing steady flour prices and assorted corn, oats, rye, and barley values. Short ribs, sides, and bacon cuts are priced, with pork and lard figures noted alongside whiskey and sugar stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Chicago
Jay Hate
Nay
Enticement and contests lure readers with prizes
A long, garbled advertisement dump offers rewards for word lists from the letters in INDUSTRIOUS and gold prizes. It includes banking pitches, magazine promotions, newsletter offers, and various sale notices for real estate and goods with addresses in New York and Scranton. Several names appear, including SAM KELLER & Co and JAMES H. PLUMMER, plus product items and agent wanted notices.
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WOMAR
ORLD
Jennes4
MiLiem MoxTacy
Doria
Florence Warden
James H. Plummer
Temple Court Building
New York City
Widely Varied Help Wanted Notes From Tribune Office
A jumble of wants runs through Tribune classifieds listing a middle aged Italian seeking a position and mentioning residences in Lackawanna Avenue and various locations. Other ads include a widow seeking a housekeeper, a young man seeking any honest work with references, a boy seeking care and delivery jobs, and a young man seeking bottling or beverage work with store experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esher
F. Shablow
Poon Avenue
Tribune Office
Wanted ads and ideas drive advance payments in old notices
Classified snippets urge prepay for ads and services with many listings. Mentions include a Bureau of Information notice in Cincinnati and opportunities for exams, furnace heating, patent ideas, and door to door agents. Includes firms Clifton Soap, Fish & Co, and others seeking workers or subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Snyder
Canvaaser
T. RB. Snyder &Co
Cincinnati
Spraubon
Bureau OF Information
Ohio
Jonh Wedderburs & CO
Dept. C
Washington, D. C
Clifton Soap and Manufactureing Co
Gents Seek Jobs and Sales Rights in Scranton Area
Classified ad notes multiple solicitations for agents and salesmen including a branch manager position in Scranton with $1200 first month, and general agents in every county plus ladies canvassers. Also lists doctors, lawyers, and professionals in Scranton with addresses and hours.
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United States
Canada
Geecham
Fomalco
Meecham
U.S
B. F. Allen
Canal
Beck
Railroad Notes
Wall Street Review
Burlington & Quincy
St. Paul
Reading
General Electric
Manhattan
Rock Island
William Linn
Allen & CO
Mears
Cranton
Trade Exchange
Tobaceia
Dug Bet
Gos Ak Renee
Chica
Gus
Sreeeeell Saaeshe
MIL & St
del Hudson
C. F
Ara
Norritee
Ontario & West
Mawt, Phil
Tenn. C
Picton Pacific
Chicago Board OF Trade
Scranton Lace Curtain Co
National Boring & Drilling Co
First National
Elmhurst Boulevard
Scranton Ravings
Scranton Packing Co
Ackawanna Iron & Steel Co
Oon
Scranton Traction Co
Seranton Axle Works
Hoower - Weston Mill Co
Scranton & Sateen Frat, Co
Dickson Manufacturing
Lacka
Township
City
Seranton
Mt. Vernon
Olyphant
Old Forge
Wall Street
M Ian
E. Mortim Pine
Roadway
Demrencen
Eularn
SAM Keller &Co
Bankers and Brokera
Broadway
Adies
M. A. Stebbins
Lawrence, Mich
Mango Meealcal Company
John Street
Newark
Gilhool Oat
West Lackawanna Avenue
Seventh Street
Old Broadway
Jar Avenue
Henry Walter
E W. Gaylor
LaRaysville
Lie Street
Elmhurst
FE. P. Kingsbury
Commonwealth Building
Linden Street
Pine and
Blakely Streets
Tribune Co
Choice Lands
Victor VL
Janes
Brown
Muars
EK. C. Bi Jere
Frank Jerem
Adame Dileon Fenton
Hyde Park
B. Briggs
A. Brigge
North Maina
Adams and Mul
Martin
Lackawanna Ave
Wiper
House- Steel
Cbeklepend
Tuis
Gitvarion W
Elizabeth Jackson
Tribus
Leowe
Hampton Street
Ation
Etuarne
Manas
Cole Foontainain
Tribune
ECOND
P. V. Bo Oe
Maine
ADC
Fish & CO
Borden Block
Chicco
Connolly
Wallace
Cloak Department
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Court House
Phena Howe
Son
Circolees Tahook Bion
Bodale N.Y
P. O
Vail 4 CO
Vail
Racine Fire Engine CO
Racine
Addrom, Nichols
Reece
Michigan Mfg CO
FG CO
van Burenst
Roy
L. N. CO
M. Hetsel
Keawanna Avenue
Physicians and Surgeons
Mary A. Shepherd
M. D
Adams Devine
A. Trapold
Wwroclins Avenue
Spruce Street
Comegys
Washington Ave
W. E Allen
North Wash
Anna Law
Wyoming Ave
L. M Gates
Haadenos
Madison Acvnue
Cc. L. Freas
Cesephone
8. W. Lamereaux
R 23
Adama Aevine
Frank Fe, Boyle
Burr Building
Edward W. Thayer
Wyoming Avenue
Jeffrey's & Ruddy
Attorneys- At-Law
Jessup & Jrabup
At Law
One Te Y Avenue
Su Ih
Tessup, JR
Patterson & Wilcox
Hie Lp
tAorere
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Attorneys
Counsellore Wealth Building
Frank
N . Okell
Coal Exchange
Jax
Oakford
Samuel W. Edgar
Spruce St
L. A. Watres
Urie Townsend
Dime Bank
R, Pitcher
Tegimoneeale Building
D. B. Replogle
Mears Building
Bpruce Street
B. F. Killam
J. H. Hamilton
Commonwealth Bid’g
Scranton, Watson, Diehl & Hall
Attorn
Traders' National Bank
Architects
Edward A Davis
Room and Commonwealth Building
E. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Cor. Wash. Ave
Scranton, Brown & Morris
Price Building
T. TL. Laceyson
Trader's Bank
G. F. Kellow
W. Lacka. Ave
F. L. M'Graw
H. F. Reynolds
P. D
E. Y. Harrison
C. c. Laubach
R. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
C. Snover
Lacka. Ave
Barring & M'Swheney
Common
Gervice Agency
Dresamaker
M. E. Davis
Adams Avenue
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Leeds
R. Clark & CO
Wash
Avenue
Green House
North Avenue
Kuettel
Lackawanne Avenue
ELK ‘Cafe
Franklin Avenue
P. Zeigler
Eee
Scranton House
D. L
Victor Koch
Westminster Hotel
Es Paren
R. J. Bauer
Hulbert
Wegarghs Brothers
Ayer
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna Ave
Thomas “Aubrey
Tly 2
Sinan
Poate
Rez
Wyoming House
Paris
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
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