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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1898
Page
2
In Philadelphia area notes a committee debate over anti cant word reform and public policy. The discussion centers on church and Methodist concerns with a proposed petition and a vote on supporting anti cannons and potential local actions in Alaska and Washington. The record shows tense exchanges amid calls for clarity and unity.
Kansas City delegates gather for the eighteenth AFL convention with about 150 attendees including two British Trade Union Congress representatives William Thorne and William Inskin. Emamuel Gompers delivers the opening address urging closer U S and Great Britain collaboration among industrial workers.
A graceful young actor Cameron Clemens leads an excellent company in Shadows of 4 Gyewt Cite at the Academy of Music. Mamie Sheridan Wolford and others deliver notable performances while a burlesque and vaudeville acts entertain between acts, with dramatic pieces scheduled for the week.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a money view and a mention of a tablet. With the readable words, no clear event, person, or organization is established to form a meaningful summary.
Wall Street saw material progress as stocks moved upward with gains of 1 to 3 points in standard issues and many issues exceeding 5. Bond activity was heavy with large blocks traded. Total sales reached 55 4 shares and market commentary pointed to favorable sentiment despite Sugar’s lag and looming market openings tomorrow.
In early December market notes from New York and Duluth describe steady wheat and flour futures with some easing later. Prices show slight firming in some contracts before closing firmer overall, with ongoing supply signals and modest world shipments influencing the tone.
Mrs Alfred Clarke of Hitewan Iowa reports relief from morning sickness after two days of using Favorite Prescription Twice daily. The remedy is promoted as purifying the system and strengthening organs involved, with no alcohol or narcotics and claims to calm nerves and ease discomfort.
Free consultation and advice available from M. Hetzel chiropodist at 0 Lackawanna Avenue. Treatments for corns bunions and ingrowing nails promised with minimal discomfort and no bleeding. Ladies attended at their residence by request. charges moderate.
Classified personals style note listing multiple "Situations Wanted" ads from a Tribune page. Includes young women seeking housekeeping office work stenography and other tasks, with partial addresses such as North Hyde Park and Chestnut Street, and references to employers and salaries.
A garbled OCR fragment lists dairy brands and firms such as Western Fresh, Pure, Crammery, and Italy related terms. It appears to be a damaged page segment referencing a dairy products context with unclear associations and missing details.
Philadelphia trading shows December wheat and corn futures drifting lower while No 2 yellow and white varieties hold as steady near market close. Prices list oats and barley firming slightly with mixed shipments and nearby contracts indicating cautious demand.
Fragmented report lists various cattle grades and exports including bulls heifers cows and springers with references to Jersey stockers and heavy fed keet street notes. It mentions markets at Mt Cheehawe Bahai and others with pricing hints and stocker activity.
Turbulent trading Wednesday as provisions slipped while wheat and oats held. Demand for provisions eased with softer prices. corn and oats showed strength amid waning supply. Coal, flour, and various grain quotes listed with varied activity. pork and beef prices noted for slight movements.
Chicago market notes show steady activity across cattle hogs sheep and lambs with varied prices. Receipts and bid levels are listed, including feeder entries and feeder prices noted as around two hundred dollars for some lots.
A fragmented notice lists barrels and shipments with figures like 100 and 85 006, noting cash offers and sale timing. The text is incomplete but references barrels, shipments, and pricing details.
A crowded directory page lists names and offices in Scranton Pennsylvania. It includes attorneys, doctors, a nursery and seed store, a veterinary, music service, printers, and a preparatory school, with multiple addresses and contact hints.
Train departures from Wilkes-Barre and Scranton to Philadelphia New York and other points list multiple routes via D and HL BR or D & H lines. Includes schedules for White Haven Hazleton Pottsville Bethlehem Reading and Buffalo with express and sunday services and Pullman reservations through Lackawanna division. Printed by the railroad’s passenger agent listing operating notes and ticketing info.
A fragment lists professionals including Edward H. Davis Ameriruer Cornell Building Serato E J Walter Architec t rear of UO Washington avenue Lewis Hancock Jr Architect Spruce at cor Wash Regena Frederick L Brown Architect Price Building 14 Washington avenue Scranton Blackey and Ron Architects Traders National Bank.
Schedule notes multiple daily departures from Wilkes-Barre for Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Gallimore Washington Pittsburg and the West. 7 30 a m on weekdays to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Gallimore Washington and Pittsburg. 10 15 a m to Hazleton Pottsville Reading Norristown Philadelphia Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittsburg and the West. 3 12 p m daily for Harris Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburg on the West. 6 00 p m weekdays to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia and Pittsburg. Wood Gent Pass Agent Mutchinson General Manager.
Old timetable notes several trains from Scranton to New York and beyond calling at Towanda, Williamsport, Buffalo and Syracuse with connections to Hinghamton Oswego Mt. Morris and more. It lists arrival times 4 30 p m 10 05 p m and 6 40 p m and special Pullman sleeping cars and a pocket timetable.
The notice lists Sunday train times from Scrahton to Albany Deton and other points including New York Philadelphia via Lehigh Valley routes. It covers departures around 6.45 am to 12 midnight and arrivals in Beranton with connections to Corhandale and Nonhoo, plus details on Western Pointe and Carbonduale service, with cross border rates to Canada.
Rail timetable fragment lists departures from New York Liberty Street and Whitehall for trips to Scranton Pittston Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia Allentown Bethlehem Atlantic City Reading Harrisburg and points South and West. Mentions express and local trains with arrival times and ticketing details for Sunday and weekday service.
Erie and Wyoming Valley schedule details show a time duple in effect with bets and intermediate points. Notes reference Trakia wave Ber i for New York and Newbark snl points on Erie vattroud for Huchey and local points at 5.00 st. Mm and 2 ppm. Prats lice at Baraca from above points Ae 30,23 va wy with neve Ph and 05 p.m Pia.
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