State Treasury Balance Near 5 Million Amid Debt Limitation
Harrisburg December 29 State Treasurer Bencom reports the annual year end 1808 figures. Revenue total 18 225 120 97 dollars. expenditures 19 979 804 46 dollars. treasury balance 4 958 017 59 dollars as of November 30. Net state debt stands at 1 251 981 00, with sinking fund payments 5 780 277 09. He cautions against expecting revenue boosts without strict economy and notes pending inheritance tax and other reforms. Ordinary revenues for the coming year projected at around 5 000 000 with expenditures about 5 168 057 57.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Bencom
Hastings Hhe
Weceta
Appicalio
Bennom
Supreme Court
Meoacom
Treventine
Rencom
Strange three eclipses forecast for 1899 misprint
The article predicts three solar and lunar eclipses in 1899 centering on northern Atlantic regions including Alaska. It warns of pestilence, floods, and extreme weather, urging precautions such as rosin fumigation and careful planning for winter days while noting political figures and global tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alaska
Ike
Oreron
Washington
Aliso
Toomeot
Odd wartime athletic tale from seventy fires campaign
A fragment describes how during a wartime campaign runners jumpers and cyclists faced hardship. statistics suggest athletic trainees endured more than combatants, with figures naming Mooke Hob Smith and Hobold among noted athletes and fallen or injured members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crick
Thor
Fergoun! Mooke
Hob” Smith
Hobold
Rae
War time athletic training harms soldiers’ health
Leslies Weekly notes that Meeks, Divanne, and other cyclists who trained intensely before the war suffered severe fatigue and illness upon strain. Nurses observed many athletes collapsing or developing fevers and dysentery, suggesting the prewar physical training hindered their endurance for fighting. Several athletes avoided alcohol and tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeks
Léslie’s Weekly
Vagabondin at Lyceum Promises Holiday Attraction
Mr and Mrs Rose Whytal dramatic artists present Vagabondin at the Lyceum theater next Monday January 2 with their outstanding romantic play Vagabond In Vagabondia. The couple’s production is praised for its costumes and scenery and is expected to be a notable addition to the New Year’s celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Whytal
Virginia
Lyceum Theater
Jian
Mmutiner Aia
Mra. Whytal Bel
Waite's Stock Presents Annie Lauree Ames Headlining
Waite's Stock company introduces Annie Lauree Ames as top attraction for patrons and friends. The manager boasts record popularity in popular priced amusements and announces new faces including the clever El More sisters. Monday matinee features Two Bids, a clever comedy, while London by Night headlines the Melo drama.
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Waite
Annie Lauree Ames
T Am
Mise Amer
Walte
el More
London
The Highwayman Opera Debuts at Broadway Lyceum
The Broadway theater opera company led by Astumne PD Arvilie presents The Highwayman, a comic opera by Reginald DeKoven and Harry B. Smith. The permanent stock company in New York includes Miss Warville and other noted lyric artists. The New York debut at the Broadway theater on December 12 marked its three hundredth performance with a silver distribution to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astumne PD Arvilie
Lyceum Jian
Reginald DeKoven
Harry B. Smith
Broadway Theater
New York
Ed Grilliant
Miss Warville
Ailwer Ielig
Five Night Vaudeville Burlesque at Gaiiety Theater
Manager Van Osten announces five days of New Year vaudeville and burlesque starting January 2 at the Gaiiety theater. Fred Irwin's Muscatio Burlesquers headline with a large company including Zeno and Zena, the eight Ragger girls, Quigley Hroth ere, and Miss Jace Vaughn in the lead. The program features The Street Fale with new novelties, etc. One engagement runs five nights with matinees Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Osten
Gaiiety Theater
Fred Irwin
Bixley
Witton
Jace Vaughn
Touching tale of a loyal dog in wartime service
A fragment recounts a retriever dog named Masvote aiding troops in a brutal World War I retreat. The animal stays by its wounded master and endures the shelling, heat, and cold as soldiers press toward safety. The scene ends with the dog's faithful vigil lasting until help arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim
Moti
Emperor William I Parade Horrific Face Prize Tale
Bizarre tale set in Berlin where rival blacksmiths and a joke by Emperor William I lead to a contest for the ugliest face in the city. A daughter mocks customs by sticking out her tongue, angering the emperor who rewards the most grotesque visage carved by the city’s face makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hunt Oly
William I
Patienboul
Bhicksmith
Emperor Entroys
Dluckemith
Detroit
Markets Preview Amid Bond and Mortgage Briefs
Markets notes show bond trends and mortgage mentions including local street railway and coal company items. Scranton traction and township school debts appear in brief financial items with unnamed figures and unsettled statuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Street
Peoples Street Railway
Georn
Dickson Sa Mup Act CO
Iss Licks
Scho
Scranton &R
Mt. Vernon Coal Co
Scranton Axly Works
Seranton Traction
Fragmented 19th century market ledger items
The fragment lists various agricultural goods and lots such as wheat grades, corn, oats, and mixed feeds with December delivery terms. It includes poultry and dressed poultry notes, and quantities like 4yaittgae and 18000 bushels, reflecting a period market ledger style with uncertain spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadyspnia
Derby
Weateyn
A. Echimaods Folx
New York Grain and Produce Market Report
Prices and futures in New York amid a cold wave forecast with export demand rising. Wheat and corn futures showed firm opening with later selling. No 1 Northern Duluth wheat and No 2 red wheat cited. butter and dairy prices steady to firm with western creamery production noted.
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New York
Der
Northern
Duluth
Afroat Npot
Ontelde
Western Crewmory
Mathes
Plate
Matec
Do. Creamery
Dmide
Iitm
Western Freeah
New York Live Stock Market Update
New York market reports show mixed activity across livestock sectors. Prices for cattle and calves remained mostly steady while some categories edged lower or higher with varying demand and supply signals influencing buyer interest throughout the trading day.
Fragmentary OCR Update on Wake Diver Proceedings
No clear event details found. Readable terms reference Wake Diver, FA, Meuse, Shed, Iulod, and 24 pounda but lack coherent facts or context to form a complete news item.
Elegant, Luxurious Rentals Advertised on Spruce Street
The ad lists rentals and real estate offers with elaborate decor details. Jones at 611 Spruce Street promotes bachelor apartments, parlor suites, steam heat, hot and cold water, and high-end furnishings. A handsome residence on North Washington Avenue is available for February 1, with carpets and shades. Contact Goldsmith’s Bargain or Coal Exchange for desk space on the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Spruce Street
Washington Avenue
Goldsmith's Bagnar
Help Wanted Classified Notes From Scranton Area
A jumble of short help wanted notices and inquiries. Listings include young men seeking work in stables or as drivers, an architect offices, and a middle aged woman seeking a housekeeper position. Several personal notes and reminders appear amid the miscellaneous classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Avenue
Annual Meeting Notices for Banks and Tribune Company
Notices announce the June 1 annual meeting of Third National Bank of Berantan shareholders to elect directors and conduct other business at the bank building. Also, Trib u ne Publishing Company stockholders meet January 24 to elect officers and address company affairs. Mentioned are court subpoenas in Lackawanna County and assorted livestock market listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third National Bank of
Berantan
Tueaday
Weemnen
E'Eliek P
DPR
Tribune Publishing Company
Tuenday
Utd Ag Ain
Ub FE
Ripple
Bigrie
Megarghe Brothers Printer Notice at Berunton
Megarghe Brothers, printers at 10 Washington avenue Berunton Ma, issue envelopes and paying tee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megarghe Brothers
PUD
Payin
Waostiingtin Avenue
Berunton
Scranton Rail Timetables and Express Connections
Railroad timetables effective November 1 show trains from Scranton to Philadelphia and New York via Diamond Express and other routes. Services extend to White Haven, Hazleton, Pottsville, Wilkes-Barre, Geneva, Rochester, Buffalo, and Chicago with connections and sleeping car arrangements. Limited Sunday departures listed. reservations via Lackawanna Avenue and Beranton offices.
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Scranton
New York
D & FL
Lok
White Haven
Hagivten
Pottavius
Hethivhom
Huston
Kelling
Hearrisburg
Prinelotl
J & FL
Binidays
Tankhuniock
Towinta
Pinhe
Haiwen
Geneva
Porthkot
Pullman
Lackiwanna
Beranton
Tit
Delaware
Hudson
Traina
Lahn
Albany
Saratoga
Montreal
Bowton
New England
Hoorn
Wilkes-Barre
Philadelphia
Whir¢h Valley Railroad
Lehleh Valley
Bhivele Linen Express
Bernpton
Carbondale
Chicago Live Stock Market Report with Mixed Cattle Prices
Market notes show varied cattle prices including fancy cattle good to prime and commoner grades. Western fed steers and Holstein cows appear among listings while sheep and hog values are partially indicated with mixed totals and scattered figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Der
Harmon
Ian Hee
Alien
Buffalo Live Stock Market Report Brief
Buffalo New York reports varied livestock trading with dull, slow demand. Prices show mixed movement across cattle and sheep categories with selections and culls noted, including lambs and mutton, and overall soft trading for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Time Table and Rail Routes for Central Railroad of New Jersey
Historic timetable details listing train departures and arrivals from Scranton to New York Philadelphia and connections via Allentown Bethlehem and Reading. Includes rates, service notes, terminal transfers under cover and through tickets to all points Fast South and West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh and Susquehanna Division
New York
Liberty Street
Nor
Perry
Whitehall Street
Scranton
Hittaton
Bunidaye
Lakewood
Atlantic
Newark
Eligabedh
A. m
H. m. Sumnye
Philadelphia
Thosiclines
Mauchhunk
Allentown
Bethhlehem
Kieton
Bondaye
Hattimore Jwod
Washington
Polnie Bouth
Weet
Bethlehem
Mom. Lap
Bondave
Por Lane
Gevandhrove
Ema
Lpom
Vor
Reading
Lebanon
Torrisburg
Bune Iy
Pottsville
Liberty
Elmet
North River
Awe Joss
Lo Fox
South Ferry
Hrooklyn
Staten Ieland
Cremerit Control Depot
Jolind
Sede
J. Hi
Olmasutn
Chon
Supt
Id Baldwin
Gen
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Beacom
Treasury
Prof. Coles
England
Li Hung Chang
America
China
Alaski
Ching
Aterme
Hoods
Europe
C. Coles
Kingston
Dee
Waite's New Stock Co
Highwayman
Jung
Mlanhows Dros
Ana W.Y. Clark
Wall Street Review
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Feam
Rocheland
Meadin
Central
Sugarom
Jermey Central
Stock Exchange
Labar & Ller
Board of Trade
Orantem
Totaeca
Cale
NW Suisse
Peeeenen Jorg
Chin
Mil
PS Te i Pavils
Iila
Traction
N.Y
Alf Brake
Cetrab
Ins North
Paolfl
Packie
Eaveeca
People's Gas & Nenad Eechaae
Qu Prp
Kia Southern Tt
Tron
al Wey
Wan Union Paetitie
West Union
Tilly Oats
Tocks, Scranton & Pittston Trae. Co
Kirst National Bank
Elmhurst
Ean Secranton Packing Co
Ron & Steel Co
Third Nations Bank
Throop Novelty
Scranton Railway Co
Dime
Dia
Bank
WG Ae Keonamy
Eernas von
Ecranton
Tilurnti
Tilurnti Thisg Heat & Lower
Comppiung
Scranton Forging Co
National Bank
Taimber Co & Safe
Moore Mountain Coal Co
Chirk & Snover Co
Scranton Paint Co
Sek Iis Ciork & Snover Co
Philadelphia Grain and Produce
East Liberty Cattle Market
People’s Exchange
Penn Avenue
BESK
Coal Exchange
Quincy
Roll Top Desk
Mears’ Building
Hale Cheap
Bloch Street
Colfax Ave
Hue
P.O
Racine
Racine, Wis
Mian- Vifacturer
Petersburg Cor
Phelps’ Drug Store
Lyonwm
Abe
Brad Hale
Ripans Chemical Co
Uo Hinbiin Correspondence College
1. C
Shipp Company
Phila
Just
Alea Party
Ord
Sample
Box
Woonsocket
Wold Ike
Adidreda
Connell Building
Branley N. Simrett
Ris Isponsinle Ral
Wiliinima Block
Wherewitual Book cc
Rourne Bulliling
Mit
Monroe Avenue
Uriigtee Embroidery Co
Putton Bt
Birt. Lee
Franklin Avenue
Ciyw Rive
Hitvation
Ie Dietas
Mayfield, Pa
Spraen Hoglish
Dave Striiiuss
Oles
City
Wuehlig
Adtness L.A
Molinavin
Min
W. Hf
Eyton
Edward II, Davis
E. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Gor
Washawa
Frederick IL. Crown
Price
Lachy & Son, Architects
Traders’ National Bank
Cenuoo
Lackawanna
Beryntton
Couren
Oper
Catmilowine
Rew Thoms Ae Conn
Walter TL
Felt
DR. Lolyman
PRI Coors Hospital
Cor
Wyoming
Mul
Hi Hi. Ff
Reynodi
BR. OC Cc
Laurach
Weld Elcomer
Snover
Howes
Toll Ke
Bpacceh
Ender
NGAID
W. Wesonger Depot
Victor Koch
Framic B
Tovle
Linw
Pore
Home Mandi
Waahington Avenue
LAR
Wankien & Knapa
He Itiican
Boranton
Jesup & Shesay
James
Townes
Board of Treieto Putleing
Teal Optate Security
Mears’ Ptalding
Corner
Wallington Avenue
Spruce Sire
Jas. J. OM. Hamilton
Aptorney- at-Law
Dt Commonwealth Building
Edward W. Thayir
Roome Fort
Ih Toor
Meare’ Building
L. A. Watres
Patterson & Wildon
Traders National Bank
Birthbog
W. Prertiholp
Mears Building
Gable
Midwith
Washburn Street
PREY
Mary
Shepherd
M.D
DR. W. Ie
Hh Trapold
Hiteikee
Wemen
Woming Avenue
Spruce
Oheo
Dr. I. Mo
Amaleon Avenue
Lamoreats
OFB
Kiddes
Rock
Butegeon
Linden Street
GR. Clark & CO
Berdmen
Niurwersinen
Shove
Washington Ave
Abad Avenue
Boone Lelepelne
Tal
Job
Kurttel
Lackawann Wyenue
Kerunton
Boreena
Joseph Ansley, JR
Colfax Avenue
Frank T. Okell
Broadway
New York City
A.B. Briggs
A. Briggs
North Main Avenue
Bickhe
Adama and Mulberry
L. T. Keller
LEGAL
Solomon Pawson
Lurina Dawson
Court of Common Pieas
Lackawantha
Des
Lurton Dawkon
Hatlee
Ulia
Pryor, Sheritt
M. J. Ruddy
Libeliant
Roe
Chatee Wethers
Cholee Lamba
Agli
Hawall
Baleivs Orchestra
Wiel- Hine
Ferns
Michiress
Bauer
Wyoming Avenue
Aver Hulbert
Lehigh Valley Rathroad
Iffin & Collins
Lackawanna Avenue
Buffalo Live Stock Market
Wilkes
Harelawre
Altimore
Pittsburg
Wast
Sunbury
Wood
Gent Pass
B. Hutchinson
Masegen
Scramond
Oork
Beast
SOO
Kanien
Trenton
Philadelphi
South
Toby Hanna
Mminiodation
Exproen
Hinghamton
Oswegs
Elmira
Corning
Bath
Panaville
Mount Morris
Tuttle
Mutulo
Waslington
Dinghamton Wid Way
LOS Pr Mh
Nicholson
Taom
Trymouth
M. Kingston
Pullman Parcor
Stith
Mi Lal
Rita
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Newburend
Sey Tair
Hawley
Lool
Boninion
Nisan
A Schaweos Dev Eiston
Rifeer Detoberth
Blalions
Maneuck Brartyut Presioh Pare Winwood Poyatelle Onno Pleneant Me
Valondate Forestley Cirbondale
Hive Ridge
Muyante Jerty Arend Winitin
Peckville Oup
Pricebure
Throop
Poranlou
Aun Slyn Engers
Froure
Ontario & Western
Tekely
Save Pyri Boty li Wai Eer
Pease Vast
T. Fil
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