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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1898
Page
2
The article discusses management methods in large factories, contrasting top down and worker centered approaches. It cites a hammer handling incident where a supervisor’s quick method improved output, earning praise and a wage raise, and notes varying social norms between masters and workers across establishments.
An expert conducting long running experiments earns neutral and hostile reactions from workers. After over three years one gloomy mechanic finally greets him kindly, saying the trials may continue with a better outcome. Their newfound friendship aids the expert’s work and the crews’ cooperation.
An old Boston Transcript tale reports jurors using bias and self interest in cases. A Maine wine dealer on a grand jury considered his own nuisance charge and influenced peers. A juror opposed a murder suspect, later revealed as the killer, and a verdict reflecting perceived justice emerged. The piece notes juries sometimes align with accuser interests, yielding questionable outcomes.
Fragmentary story recalls a railway encounter in which Pullman admonishes a passenger to move from a shared berth. A frightened man wounds himself and speaks to a youth named Arnie Lincoln, noting the impropriety of occupying another berth.
Fragmentary passage mentions an unnamed sub administrator and a speaker at a cone presentation. It notes an onlooker from Mestodolan and a comment from a former preacher regarding sagittarius lore. The dialogue includes a final exchange with a terse affirmation.
New Milford residents share notes of visitors and events. Mixa Josie Dickerman visits Scranton. a sleigh ride to Hallstead brightens Friday. Ward Duel from Montrose calls in town Tuesday. preparations begin for a late month play. Charie Benson from Binghamton speaks town. Miss Clara Indertied visits Rochester. Edith Brooks returns from Great Bend. Senge and Newgense club to meet Miss Mabel Tucker Monday. Pythian minstrels of Montrose perform at the opera house Wednesday.
The market shows weakness across the general list with bear pressure and lighter outside support from commission houses. Some stocks rise on manipulation and mid day clearances, but overall prices drift lower. total volume 309000 shares.
Wheat prices fell then steadied with contracts for February through May and corn and oats showing varied changes. Live poultry and dressed poultry demand remained steady to higher with fillets and turkey prices rising. butter and cheese markets displayed steady to firm tones. Shipments reported include 42,000 bushels of wheat and 3210 of corn with 19,000 oats moved.
A terse New York bulletin reports on patent details for flour milling and related joints including bids and freight terms. The notice lists prices around 1.07 to 1.08 percent fob afloat and references shipments toward a northern Duluth destination, indicating open market movement.
Chicago market notes show wheat continuing weakness while coarse grains and provisions gain. May prices close lower amid light wheat receipts and strong pork and lard on tight hog runs. corn and oats rise modestly with steady cash quotes for staple grains.
Cattle prices around steady with fair value seen for good to choice steers. Sheep and lamb markets largely steady with lambs in the choice to extra range and feeders holding firm.
A fragmented cattle market update shows steady prices for prime and midgrade cattle with buyers noting active demand. Mentions of lambs, calves, and various grade markers appear, indicating mixed trading but generally stable values for prime and common stock.
Chicago buyers report active cattle and hog trade with strong demand. Receipts include cattle, hogs, and sheep totaling about 12 000 head in a brisk market as of February 1.
Rough OCR notes show Feb 3 entries on credit balances HS certificates sales and cash. Mentions regular delivery shipments S108 barrels runs DATS barrels. No clear entities beyond generic terms.
A Columbus Kansas editor recalls General Jim Lane’s reputed lack of military planning near Fort Scott in the Civil War era. The account notes Lane’s quick retort when warned the fort location was defensively poor, suggesting his focus on potential recapture time rather than immediate defense.
Bishop Paya of Chenoble warns Ohia clergy in a French Journal proclamation. Clergy may not ride bicycles on earth center or abandon cassocks while learning. They are informed that riding is prohibited.
Lehigh Valley Railroad timetable details use coal routes to Pittston Havens and Bethlehem Easton Harrisburg and Philadelphia connections. Diamond Express trains and the Diamond Express serve Wilkes-Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Suspension Bridge with Pullman cars and porter service. Officials H B Wilbur Chas S Lee and A W Nonnemacher list duties in Scranton and Philadelphia offices.
Scranton area timetables list departures for trains to New York and East, Mast on, Philadelphia, the South, Buffalo, and connections to Williamsport Harrisburg and Baltimore. Express routes include Allen Richfield Springs Ithaca and Hoboken lines with multiple daily departures and passenger accommodations.
Lehigh and Susquehanna division stations in New York and New Jersey list trains from Scranton to Pittston Wilkes-Barre and connections at Liberty Street and Whitehall. Express and parlor car services to New York Atlantic City Philadelphia and other points with specific departure times and connections. through tickets available.
The mortgage covers the railroad from El Paso Texas to the Salado Coal Fields New Mexico. The line passes mineral rich country with coal timber and metals and aims to serve Arizona Texas New Mexico and Old Mexico. Experts assess strong traffic potential with coal and timber supplying the road.</s>
Train departures from Scranton on Monday June 17 include routes to Carbondale Albany Boston New York Philadelphia and more with multiple morning and afternoon slots. Officials note complete schedule details and oiling reminders at the depot ticket office.
Special attention given to business and personal accounts. Liberal accommodations extended according to balances and responsibility. 3 percent interest allowed on interest deposits. The vault of this bank is protected by Holmes' Electric Protective System.
Report notes trains leave Scranton for New York and intermediate points on the railroad with calls at Hawley and other local points at 7 06 a m. Depart Scranton at 10 03 a m and 2 15 p m and 9 28 p m. Arrivals at Scranton from nine points at 10 03 a m and 2 15 p m 9 28 p m.
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