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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1899
Page
2
Washington reports rapid dispatches on the Manila crisis with insurgent actions, American outposts near Colocan and Paco under strain as U S forces face renewed attacks. Diplomatic efforts intensify as Madrid and Paris monitor Spanish prisoners and the broader foreign response.
The Morning Post recounts a Filipino assault on a Nebraska outpost east of the city. American sentries fired, a clash followed with several soldiers wounded, and insurgents driven toward the Pasig River with hundreds captured. Aguinaldo's secretary was arrested in Manila as calm returns.
Filipino residents in Manila believe American actions show the U S means business and that the push for independence is fading. They expect annexation to be welcomed once news reaches Mitlokat, seat of the interim government, with further reaction to come.
A London report states Aguinaldo’s London representative met the Unsolicized Proves messenger this evening. Filipinos in Manila are wary of the United States and believe fighting before American reinforcement may be preferable. Mabini and his cabinet think American defeat would sway U.S. public opinion to uphold Filipino independence.
Madrid reports no new developments on the Manila contest and notes the Spanish government will act in the wisest correct manner and scrupulously respect the Treaty of Paris.
The New York market opened strong but surrendered early gains before settling near the day’s end. Large investors continued buying while short contracts were covered. Notable upticks appeared in New York Central Pennsylvania Denver Rio Grande Western and other rails. Metropolitan and Third Avenue posted modest advances with Consolidated Gas and Brookyn Union making gains. Total sales figures were not disclosed.
The market opened with a fractional advance across sectors as investors awaited the bank statement. Analysts note likely further stock and bond sales next week and possible bank call money hikes while international bankers adjust securities funding.
New York reports mixed grain futures with wheat options steady to lower and corn dull while soybeans show quiet activity. Prices reflect cautious demand, cold weather support, and broad market softness with notable declines in some contracts and firm spots in others.
Readable content is highly fragmented with multiple garbled terms and misspellings. No identifiable people, organizations, dates, places, or events stand out to summarize into a coherent news item.
A crowded early classified page lists rental offerings from single rooms to five story offices in Scranton. Notable entries mention Madison Avenue and Quincy Avenue properties with steam heat and modern conveniences, plus a clearing house at 7 Wromink Avenue. Also advertised are job notices, professional offices, and wholesale trade items with pricing.
Continued liquidation of fond property today pushed grain markets lower with May wheat closing at a decline. Corn and oats slipped while pork and lard fell, cash quotations show softer values across flour, wheat varieties, corn grades, rye and seed items with several commodity prices noted in the report.
Legal notice states an application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on February 28, 189 for a charter to form the Consolidated Water Supply Company. The proposed corporation intends to supply water, store wear transportation of water and water power in Susquehanna and Lackawanna counties. Patterson & Wilcox, Solicitors, Scranton, Feb 4 189.
Sales ran around 4.81 to 5.05 with export demand restricted. Hog demand sluggish. sales slow and prices mostly lower. Sheep market nearly bare with nominal prices. Cattle offerings light at 08 head for heifers and 200 head for cattle with 1400 head noted in the sheen category.
New York live stock market notes a steady trading mood with cables unchanged. Reeves shows no trading while Culver remains steady. Reports of heavy southern calves and mixed lambs noted with prices around $1.25 for select lots. Shorey and Lambe steady but slower on sheep. Other entries mention Ghulee and Hoge with medium to prime quality offerings.
Philadelphia market update for February 3 shows receipts of 20 head of beef cattle and 4,828 sheep. Beef cattle were steady to lower with varied grades. lambs slightly easier. Hogs in good demand with strongest activity for westerns. cows and calves described with fair to good demand and prices context.
Market in East Liberty Pa shows light to fair activity with cattle steady. Descriptions of prime heavy heifers and sheep are fragmented. figures appear as garbled values and may include prices per hundredweight or specific lot notes.
Market notes report native beef stock prices easing over the past week with prices around 7075 and broader bid ranges, reflecting a downward movement from the prior period.
Fragmented OCR text shows unclear lines about livestock, market items, and prices. Names and places are garbled, with references to bids, culls, and sheep or lamb products, but no clear events or outcomes can be established.
A B Briggs proprietor advertises cleaning of privy vaults and cess pools. the notice mentions improved parapes and locations at North Math Avenue or Mieke's drug store near Adam and Mulberry with telephone service.
Railroad timetable notice lists trains from Bouanton to Philadelphia New York and other destinations. Includes names like Black Diamond Express Pullman service and routes to White Haven Pottstown Towanda Geneva Buffalo and Wilkes-Barre. Ends with ticketing and reservation details and official signatures.
Train schedule list shows connections from Carbondale to Scranton Wilkes Barre and New York Philadelphia with times and fares, including Lehigh Valley and Black Diamond lines. It references multiple stations such as Carbondale Altaire Montreat and Scranton, with Sunday trains and varying rates.
A fragmented timetable notes trains from New York foot of Liberty Street to Pittston Lakewood Atlantic City and more with express and regular p.m. and Sunday schedules. Connections at North River and South Ferry allow transfers to Brooklyn and Staten Island lines with coverage to Philadelphia Reading Terminal and other eastern points.
Erie and Wyoming Valley timetable in effect September 1908 shows trains leaving Scranton for New York and intermediate points at 6:58 a.m. and 2:22 p.m. Trains arrive at Scranton from those points at 10:27 a.m. and 1:16 p.m. The schedule includes 1.48 p.m. arrivals.
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