Christmas Dinner at Malvern Hotel Sets Two Strangers Talking
John Oldroyd a wary South African Croesus invites Arthur Weston a quiet Londoner to dine with him on Christmas Day at a Malvern hotel. The pair, both wary yet uneasy, share stories of wealth and loneliness as the evening deepens. Oldroyd seeks companionship while Weston hides his own troubles, and the dinner spotlights secrets behind polished manners.
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Fair View
Great Malvern
Christmas Bay
London
John Oldroyd
Malvern
South Africa
England
Europe
Oldroyd
Mr. Oldroyd
Weston
Arthur Weston
Walter
Weaton
No Tomorrow Answers in Hidden Guest
An uneasy conversation unfolds as Oldroyd learns his guest may be concealing a purpose. The man hints at accounts and a future reveal while avoiding more questions about his stay. South Africa is mentioned as a lighter topic before the scene ends with a tease: To be continued.
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John Oldroyd
South Africa
Railroad construction gains in Southern states amid steel market lull
Industrial report notes an 18 percent rise in Southern railroad mileage this year to 685 miles yet Washington orders for government contracts are delayed. Bethlehem Iron and other mills face weak pig iron demand, uncertain prices, and cautious buying as spring steel markets firm.
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the Inquirer
Cray Forge
Quakertown and Eastern railroad scheme eyed in Bucks County
Rumors of a new line, the Quakertown and Eastern, aim to connect with the North Penn at Quakertown then to the Delaware River near Riegelsville, linking to Boston via the Poughkeepsie Bridge route and Lehigh and Hudson line. Project backers urge $75,000 stock subscriptions and John Jamison is among the backers. Charlies F Mayer resigns as Baltimore and Ohio president after seven years. successor to be chosen by NY directors, date not set.
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Bucks County
Quakertown and Eastern Railroad
North Penn
Quakertown
Tiehlandtown
Pleasant Valley
Springtown
Riegelsville
Delaware River
Easton
Poughkeepsie Bridge
Boston
Lehigh and
Hudson
Philadelphia
John Jamison
Charlies F. Mayer
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Mayer
New York
Storm Poem Teases Judgment and Hope in Scranton Poem
A verse from D P Jones of Scranton Pa laments an approaching storm and the storms of fate. It pleads for divine mercy and trust in God as waves crash and ships wreck, invoking destruction yet seeking salvation and shelter in faith.
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The
Tribune
D. P. Jones
Scranton
Familiar Tale Sparks Editorial Confidence
An occasional contributor muses on a story idea while lighting the editor's cigar, and the editor agrees the tale has merit, noting he sometimes tells it himself. The exchange signals newsroom rapport and belief in a strong lead.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Market Sharp Decline As Senate Voids Venezuelan Pact
The article reports a fresh stock market selloff led by foreign account weakness after the Senate approved a Venezuelan boundary commission, triggering shorts and heavy early losses. Major Philadelphia and local exchanges faced failures, with London buyers moderating the rebound and fears of further stock exchange closings next week.
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New York
Dec. Y
Senate
Venezuelan Boundary Commission
Ine
Hoeku
Stucka
Portage
L. H. Taylor & Co
Philadelphia
Hatel Bros
H. J. Burras & Co
London Tiene
Bank Presidenta
Stock Exchange
Opts
Clos
American Cotton Trust
Virkig Atchison and Sante BR
Veces OQ
Canada Sowhnern
Omaha
Colorado
TH. V
Toledo
Delaware & Hudson
Det
Mit
Tri
Missouri
National Corlawsr
National Lead Trust
York
Cesson
Erie
Ontario
Northern Pacific
Philade
Sia
Reading
Texas Pacific
Tennessee Monl
Bonvthern Railway
Ivegwesbaessee
Bimhurst Boulevard
Scranton Axle Works
Se & Third National Bank
Tda Lacka, Trust and Safe
Scranton Packing Co
Scranton Savings Bank
Lacka, Iron & Steel Co
Weston Mil Co
Scranton Traction
Scranton Car Replacer Co
Economy Steam Heat and Power Co
New York Produce Market Flour and Wheat Quotes
Market copy shows flour unchanged and wheat dull with limited movement. Prices quoted for futures include February at 4 cents and July at 4 1 2 cents, with December around 5 cents amid subdued demand and unclear figures.
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New York
Buffalo and Chicago Live Stock Markets Mixed
Buffalo reports 2 000 cattle on hand with dull demand and 7 500 hogs on sale at steady to lower prices. Chicago receipts 1 000 cattle steady to lower, 1 500 sheep and lambs slow, and a mixed wheat and grain market with No 2 red cash at 63 4 0. December. Ottawa and Toledo crops also touched with scattered price notes. Washington letter notes Senator Cameron stepping aside from reelection while Quay’s fate looms.
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Buffalo
Chicago
Noser
Toledo
Dee
Hartmann Patent Paint Promises Superior Roof Protection
Hartman patent paint is described for roof and siding use on tin, galvanized tin, sheet iron, and brick dwellings. It claims longer life than tinning at lower cost and is sold by the job or by the pound. Negotiations and contracts are handled by Tonio Hartman in St.
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Hart
Tonio Hartmapn
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Lackawanna
Jersey Central
Railroad Notes
Trafic Association
Ike Cook's
Whitcoms
Reymond’s
IO Cenis
Scranton Gines Co
Scranton Pass
Scranton Traction Co
Eeeeue
People's Street Railway
Scranton & Pittston Trac. Co
Licks. Valley Trac. Co
Lacka
City of
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Danary
Aries May
Bie
State
Weetern
Elgins
Oulet
Stete
Pennsylvania
Matie
Huffalo
Pittsburg
Wellman
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Senator Quay
Hog Combine
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Quay
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J. Donald Cameron
Sill Quay
Sachs Mall
John H. Phelps
Ne Ave
Spruce Street
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Washturn-Crosby Co
Washburn-Crosby Co
Lirisias
Wyoming Ave
Tager Tin
Calk i
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Ranton and
Wilkes
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