Framing of the New Tariff Law Advances in Committee
Washington reports progress on the new tariff law as Republican members of the Ways and Means committee refine the McKinley rates. Agricultural, wool, chemical, steel, and iron schedules show near completion with some items awaiting final action and a proposed 8 cent per pound wool rate under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ways and Menia Committee
United Associated
Tve
McKinlow
Harley
Waltig
Mr Hill's Sarcasm on Capitol Liquor Sale Ban
The Senate disposed of the morning business and the House moved to prohibit liquor sales in the Capitol. Mr Merrill of Vermont urged postage for the bill and said it was unnecessary and based on a misapprehension. Mr Sherman of Ohio shared a similar stance, while Mr Hill of New York offered a differing view on the Senate's duty amid public objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Vanferenes
Tanlee
Massachusetts
Ohare
Tost
Ludgee
Mrr Copter
Montana
Dominion of Canada
Kootenay
British Colum
House
Messrs
Danford
Ohi
Wilson
South Carolina
Bartheldt
Missouri
Washington
Capitol
Merrill
Vermont
Committee On
Sherman
Ohio, Tank & Shluilar
Hill
New York
Sen
Cat’s Cry Saves 127 From Harlem Burning House
In Harlem a fire trap threatened a tenement. A cat’s meow roused William Davenport and two men who guided 127 residents to safety via fire escapes and a smoking hallway as flames bloomed and residents fled in night attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harlem
Everadl
William Davenport
Davenport
Nini
Ladicious
Silk Lace and Embroidery Report from Chefoo China
United States Consul Fowler reports to the state department on Chinese silk lace and embroidery from Chefoo. He notes the industry is new, producing high quality work at remarkably low cost due to female lace makers earning about 1 cent per day. The piece mentions Ningbo embroideries directed by charity missions and references low figures in related trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Fowler
Chefoo
China
State Department
Ning
Charity
Storm to Jonah rescue at school convention
Ex-Judge and former Congressman John G. Storm stirred the audience at the Biindasy school convention in Stroudeburg Pennsylvania, attacking Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott for ridiculing the Jonah and the Whale story. Storm, a known Methodist, declared the tale cannot be discarded by Christians as Judie Storm received loud applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroudeburg
Pet
Pennsylvania Association
John GB
Storm
Lyman Abbott
Brooklyn
N. Y
Jonah
Judie Storm
Owens to Name Committees for Next Term
The article notes President W. B. Owens will appoint committees for the ensuing term. Richard Williams, foreman of the Continental mine, will succeed foreman Thomas of the Pyne mine, with the latter moving to the Stort's shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Owens
Richard Williams
Continental
Thomas
Stort’s
Stock market swings pause as Chicago and Quincy aid gains
Wall Street sees early gains fade with broad losses across most issues after afternoon pullback. Chicago, Burlington and Quincy strength briefly steadies the market, but declines widen in industrials. Notable movers include Biggar and Leather, while Jersey Central slips. volume reaches 141,500 shares. The New York Produce Market reports quiet grain and mixed results amid a cautious tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Marllhngton
Quiney
Shorts
Burington
Springfield
Atute
Jersey Central
William Linn
Allhn & CO
Muiira
Cure for Dyspepsia Promises Noted by Mrs Skeels
Mrs Sarah A Skeels of Lynnville Jasper County Wis recounts twenty five year struggle with dyspepsia and relief after using one packet of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. She credits the remedy for restoring health despite expert doctors doubting recovery and plans to share the treatment with friends. The Stuart Company Marshall Mich advertises the tablet as a targeted cure for dyspepsia and digestive trouble at 50 cents per package with a free stomach trouble pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Skeels
Lynnville
Jasper Oo
Town
Wis
Gurreidere
Mny
Mra. Skeels
Stuart
Marshall, Mich
Stuart Co
Marshill, Mich
Unclear meat prices listed in damaged OCR segment
The readable text shows jumbled meat price terms and product names such as beef, pork, cured items, lard, and oils, with inconsistent figures and spelling. No coherent event or outcome is present, only fragmented entries and pricing notes from a grocery or market listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homsheads
Dary
Grain and Livestock Markets Snapshot Chicago to Buffalo
An OCR dense page reports on grain prices and futures from February to March, detailing Wheat No 2 spring and related grades, corn and oats bids, and cotton or other commodities. It also covers cattle and veal receipts at Chicago and Buffalo with price ranges, market tone, and notable shifts in demand, including feeder stock, cattle legs, and sheep sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby Chile
Wiety
Chile
Pac
Thidson
Wit
la OW
Vores Splonuy
Wong
Cen
Electric
Jeewee Alii
Luke Shore
Louis
NGSK
Cieee
ODM
M. K
Tex
Central
N. Y
N.Y
Tenn
Deano
Joe Western Union
Lane
U.S
Chicago Board OF Trade
Oi Market Closed at Five After Credit Balances
In Oi Market, market reports show trading closed at five with credit balances recorded as part of the day's activity. Details note small shifts in prices and routine balances across commodities for the closing session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owity
Peb
Fie
Credit Balunees
Auditor Notice for Estate of Joseph Alm Merle
An auditor of Lackawanna County Orphans Court announces he will attend to duties on March 3 at 2 PM in Scranton to distribute funds from George W. Jonking and Charles McGronley executors of Joseph Alm Merle. Interested parties must appear to present claims or be barred from the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Zinmerlie
Cheity
Heranton
Lackawanna County
Orphans’ Court
George W. Jonking
Charles McGronley
Joseph Alm
Merle
Luis
Acranton
Charles J Post
Office 202
Commonwealth
Court of Common Pleas
Prothonotary
McAskie
Bradbury, Solicitors
Fashion and household pages from The American Queen
A richly illustrated advance from Paris on street and house costumes including wraps and shirt waists with detailed instructions. Features D L Moody family portraits, expert dressmaking guidance, and exclusive designs. Also romance by Clara Louise Burnham and homemaking pieces on cupboards lamps caulnches and Valentine party ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Headquarters of
Fashion
Various Sales Agents and Job Ads in Scranton Listings
Classified notices offer agents wanted for publishing works, selling goods, and canvassing in Scranton and nearby areas. Includes adverts for Lives of McKinley and Hobart, crayon portraits, shamrocks for St Patrick's Day, general agents, cigars to dealers, home for sale near Green Ridge, and professional cards for physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal Penn Avenue
North
Mark
Girean Ridge
Tallie Morgan
L. Hawley
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton
Help Wanted Male Ads and Patent Offers
Classified item listing several help wanted ads and business opportunities. Mentions temporary job canvassing with high daily pay, sales agents for staple goods, and immediate openings for two energetic saleswomen, plus patent attorney pitch and a rental of a five story building. Includes addresses in Dunmore Cincinnati Chicago New York and Wilmington.
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Ways and Means
M’kinley
Mitchell & Miller
MR. Hill
Scott's
Cat
Paris
Beelieves
Taylor
Theo
Price Library Association
Wall Street Review
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Optland
White Dia
Lenk
Provishonu
Lord Qailel
Wells
Weelern Steam
City
Pethtedt
Utd
Fouth
Amonic
Halcom
Wolker State
Pennsylvania
Hake
Scranton Lace Curtain Co
National Boring & Drill'g Co
Iet
National Bank
Scranton Jar & Stopper Co
Aee
Kimbhurst Boulevard Co
Secranton Savings Bank
Bonta Plate Glass Co
Scranton Packing Co
Ee Lackawanna Tron & Steel Co
Eee
Third National Bank Easeenee Oo
Eas
Scranton & Mittaton Trac. Co
Scranton Pass
People's Street Railway
Scranton & Pittston Tr
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Lip School Tees
City of Scranton
St. Imp
Mt. Vernon Cowl Co
Scranton Axle Works Asses
Beranton Travtlon
Heonomy Steam
Ofantowa
Wheite-Pehrinaty
Tmi
Thyes Tuly
Mieuly
Oate
Pehruney
Lot
Tie
Atos
Met
Hutta
Buffalo
Roth Hui
Stockholders' Meeting
Rushbrook Coal Company
Yoming Mvenue Boranton
Wloelock A.m
Tranafer Books
Te Broa Ae
Albert Bucknam
Lackawanna Avenue
Connolly & Wallace
Home Journal
D. L. Moody
Clara Louise Burnham
Miss Biggs
Valentine
Mirror of Venus
Washington Avenue
Court House
Adva
Rubwell
Mekin
LEY and Hobatce
Adidriw
A. D. Wortitington & CO
Hartford
Bolic
Itora
AGEN
Care Tribune
Omca
ST. Patrick's Day
We, Gallatin
York, Pa
van Pied
Glen Brothers
Todieator
Cy Wikert
Adams Avenue
Price Eh
Wigan Meg CO
MFG CO
van Huren St
Thompsons
Tribune Alive
Wililawaport Commercial College
Gituation
Forest Court
HYANI
M. I. Tribune
Shore Avenue
Park Plaive Pa
Hirai
Tribune
VV Astee
Ave
Elven
Fuleir Pas
HU Davie
Mhidel Plita
Oakford Court
Guy
J. d
Trias
Martha
Byeritt
Washington Ave
Mary A. Shepherd
Mb Homeopathiat
Adime Avenue
AL Trapold
Spruce Street
Beranton
Comedgys
Mtn
W. Lb. Allen
Anna Law
Wyoming Ave
Vm. Tl. M. Gates
Tio Sp
Residency
PON Lh
Weibide
C. l. Freas
Yio
Tho
W. Lamerebaun
Dy. Roys
W. G. Rook
Vetmrinakry
Tromted
Hospital
Linden Street
James W. Oakford
Attorney-Atlaw
Toormas i
Commonwealth Building
Samuel W. Edgar
Attorney-Atlaw, One
I. A, Watres
Nancka Wanna Ave
Urie Townsend
Dine Bank
Tes Pitcher
C. Comegys
B. Replogle
Meare Buildings
Washington Aveniue
Spruce Atrot
B. FP. Killam
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
Loran
Low
Barring
Edward HH
Davis
Arctitect
Commonwealth _building
Walter
Offich Bar
Lewis Hancock, JR
Price al, Cor
Wash, Ave
Brown and Morris
T. I
Traders’ National Bank
G. P. Bellow
Lacka, Ave
FL Ll
L. M'Graw
He B
Reynolds
Harrison
Main, Ave
CL Latrachl
Atratton
Office Coal Exchange
Bnover
Lacka
MIB
Scnookl
Lackawanna Seranton
Pau
Thomas MM. Cann
Walter H. Buerlg
Tt. Clark & CO
Sberdmen and Nurserymen
Walehington Avenue
Reed House
North Main Avenue
Jos
ELK Cafe
Prank-Lin Avenue
P. Zeigler
HOWSE
NEAT
le. & W. Pianeiger Depot
Bueropaun Jlan
yieTon Koch
Bauer'r Orchestra
MPBIC
J. Bauer
Copqueter
Megarger Rhrothers
Wirrehouse
Frank P. Brown & CO
Tale Eateresi Woollware
Oringe
West Lockawithina
Thomas Awarey
Rooms Wand
Wiinns
Posteliioa
Rex
Tribune Publishing
North Whastington
Lackawanna Valley
Tolunher
St Miadison Avenue
Dunmore
Jonh Wedderburs & CO
Washington, D.C
Clifton Soup and Manufactureing Co
Cincinnati
Fdward GC
Pis & Co
Pordon Block
Zhiy
Watkins
Monroe
AL A. Sebbins
Lawrence, Mich
Articulara
Opee Aid
Holiday
T. B. Snyder & CO
Cilndinnath
Ealemwenen
Mg Guapantood
Dutta
Jefferson Avenue
Wyoming
Dime Bank
NS. Rice, Meare
Ees Pot
Valley House Shoe Store
Franklin Sud Lackawanny
Avotora
Inguire
OQ Lackawanna Avenue
Josip! le
POR
Maliaun
Howling Association
Fred
Wagner
Stris Breck
Luckawatna Avenue
Aylor
LaRuysville
Baer-Horse
Loud Price Street
A. F. Burst & CO
Plane 84
I. M. Hetrel
Awaona Avenue
Ladive
B. Briggs
Higgs
Main Avenue
Agame
Riuterry
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