Panama Canal Work Nears Completion Says Swedish Engineer
Alfred Athling, a Swedish civil engineer, tells New Orleans Picayune that the Panama Canal will be an accomplished fact within ten years. He notes two thousand workers, praise for efficient management, and plans using seven locks to handle Atlantic and Pacific tides, with water supplied by rivers and the gulf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Athrling
Stockholm
Sweden
Atrling
Panama Canal Company
Picayune
Tam
Panama Ecanal
MM. Hutin
Mmperuder
Merodoures
Culebra
Nere
Atlantic
Bohila
Pacific
Merofleures
Panama
Bohlin
Gulf
Pacific Ocean
Rio Grande
Chagres
Sclence
The Impromptu Doctor and the Hypochondriac Miner
A Boston bachelor millionaire, a miner’s guest, fearfully insists he will die from a sudden illness after overdoing a cold sail fishing meal. His companions recall his constant drug chest and near panic before a false alarm passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Parson and a Chicago Doctor Save Suffering Patient
A smooth man named Parson poses as a Chicago physician to aid a patient with a fearsome health scare. He reassures the patient, prescribes a dubious remedy, and the ruse succeeds, earning Parson a 200 dollar fee and a fine watch a month later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inen
Chicago
Pareon
Parein
Notable Historical Gamblers and Their Lost Fortunes
The article surveys famous gamblers across centuries, noting Benson the Jubilee plunger among the least remarkable losses. It recounts Lady Castlemaine Nell Gwynne and the Duchess of Mazarin, plus Charles James Fox and Lord Welland. It recalls gambling at Cocoa Tree and Crickford's, with multi‑million-pound stakes and dramatic losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Notheins
Lady Castlemaine
Pepys
Bet
Nell Gwynne
Duchess of
Charles James Fox
Lord Welland
St. James and
Pall Mall
Wox
Lord Staverdale
Alimack
Lord Braverdale
Cocoa Tree
Crickford’s
Lord Waterford
Marquis of Hastings
Abington Baird
Carrington Called to Forest City Presbyterian Pastorate
Rev W A Carrington of Wyalusing has received a unanimous call to serve as pastor at Forest City Presbyterian Church and is likely to accept. He will preach here next Sunday morning and evening. He has been a South American missionary and four years of pastoral work. The district Sunday school convention named officers for the year led by President Rev Noah Bevan. The next convention will meet at Uniondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Carrington
Wyalusing
Forest City
W. L. Petergon
George W. Matteson
Uniondale
Fred Smith
Wandling
Deaware and Hudson
Sidney Crocker
Fred Soby
Mra
John McLaughlin
Adolph Joseph
Philadelphia
H. Joseph
Arnett Bennett
Grover
Newport News
Christian Endeavor Society of Bethany Congregational Church
Eling Evans
Forest City Maennerchor Enciety
Davis’ Opera House
Markets Rally As Spanish Resignation Shocks Wall Street
On February 10 the market rose after news of the Spanish minister's resignation, with London quotes fueling gains and no broad market setback. Total volume reached 195,000 shares as upward movement continued, though advances were uneven across stock groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fces
London
William Linn Allen CO
Mears
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange Quotations
Scranton Board of Trade quotes all quotations based on par value of 100. Market activity reflected across listed securities with standard pricing and settlement conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Philadelphia Provision Market Report Highlighting Prices
Philadelphia February market notes show firm or higher bids across commodities including corn oats potatoes and butter. Sugar prices fluctuate with advances in several sugar grades while cotton and tallow remain steady with regional variations and near term delivery terms.
Commodity price report shows mixed movement in grains and dairy
New York markets report February bids for flour and wheat volatile amid bear pressure then rebound on export rumors with No 2 red at 31.0% and No 1 northern Duluth at 1.0% while corn oats and oats firm, beef and pork cuts steady to firm, butter cheese and tallow showing modest gains and dull petroleum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Duluth
F. O
Affont
Manitoba
Halice
Tadic
Nice
Pennsylvania
Mac
Wheat market buoyancy lifts May options amid overseas demand
Chicago reports confirmation that large wheat holdings abroad and firm cables pushed an active market. May options advanced nearly a cent as corn and oats rose. provisions reached new highs before heavy realizations caused irregular prices. Cash quotes show varied futures with flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley and pork values listed along with shipping and warehouse figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lolter Clique
Fiaie
H.mahd
East Buffalo Market Report Oddities and Prices
East Buffalo N Y Feb 10 cattle steady hogs active higher prices range from 41 to 417 with good to choice hogs and miscellaneous notes on sheep lambs and hides. Market figures include roughs common and choice categories with varied quality and weights across cattle hogs and sheep offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
Bilal
S.dias. i
East Liberty Cattle Market Report
Fast Liberty Pennsylvania February cattle market notes steady trends with prime and common cattle listed. Prices quoted include bulls and cows around 4.44, pigs near 7.00, sheep unchanged, Yorker weights and heavy hogs and other categories priced in the 4.05 to 4.15 range with various small errors in OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Chicago market report shows varied livestock prices
Chicago on Feb 10 reports cattle steady at around 8400 with stockers and calves priced. Hogs higher near 54, calves and lambs listed with prices, and sheep in the mid fours. Receipts indicate about 1,000 cattle, 90,000 hogs, and 1,000 sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Market Report Summary of Livestock Prices
New York market notes February 10 show no trading activity for calves and veals with slow lower demand. Sheep and lambs weak, sheep price around 4.70, hogs trading between 4.10 and 4.40, with limited volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hagler
Oil City Ledger Digest Teems With Vague Credit Figures
A scrambled item from Oil City Pennsylvania lists a Feb credit business with 15 certificates opened and 77 IDs for rash sales described as heavy. It cites cash at time stamps, large cash amounts, and multiple shipment figures including 51,01 barrels and 10106 barrels in a disjointed ledger style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Changes at Navy Building Reveal New Ship Inscription
The Philadelphia Press notes a renaming in the exhibit corridor of a battleship model. Since Secretary Long’s inauguration the plaque on the Indiana class model has shifted from The Indiana and her Clase to The Massachusetts and her cling amid ongoing debates and display updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia
Alate
Ard
Secretary of the Navy
Secretary Long
Masasachusetts
Glias
Flue and Black Kersey Fancy Lining Sale
Rare lot of woolen flue and black kersey garments offered at deep discount. Previously priced above 310.00, now limited stock sold for as low as 8.00, all shades and up to date shapes while supply lasts.
Plain and heavy twills and tweeds tailored suits for five dollars
The notice advertises plain heavy twill and tweed garments cut in new shapes offered at five dollars. It emphasizes neat finish and tailoring and highlights the sale price as an attractor for shoppers.
Pennsylvania Railroad Schedule in Effect November 18 1897
Trains depart Wilkes Barre on weekdays at 7 30 am for Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore and Pittsburgh and the West. 10 15 am for Hazleton Pottsville Reading Norristown and Philadelphia and for Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh. 3 12 pm daily for Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh and the West. 5 00 pm weekdays for Hazleton and copy. 6 08 and 11 0 am for Nanticoke and intermediate stations. 6 35 and 8 5 pm for Plymouth and intermediate stations. Sleeping coaches on all express trains. For time tables apply to M I Smith District Passenger Agent at depot Stone office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Reading
Norristown
Hazleton and
R. Wood
J.B. Mutchinson
Utlea
Richfield Spring
Northumberland
Pittston
Wilkes
Furre
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Danville
Northumber
Williamsport
Nanticoke
Iman Sante
M. I. Smith
Epot
Tone Ofce
Scranton
New York
Wilkes- Marre
D. RK. R
Iss
Esa Haven
Pottsvile
Norney
Bethianer
Geneva
Rochster
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Chicago
Lehigh Wales
Walkesiire
Phila
Roache
Lackewanta Avenue
Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedule January 1898
Train times for Lehigh Valley routes from Scranton to New York Philadelphia Pittston Wilkes Barre and intermediate points and connections via D R R and D H R with Pullman service and parlor cars. Officials and office addresses listed.
Central Railroad Timetable Scranton to New York and beyond
Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable effective Nov 1 1907 lists trains from Scranton to New York Newark Elizabeth and Atlantic City with express and local services. It notes connections to Broadway elevated lines and ferries, with ticket offices at stations and parlor car services on some trains.
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New York
Liberty Street
N. B
Whitehall Terminal
Scranton
Pittaton
Yea
Abo
Lakewood
Atlantic City
Newark
Elizabeth
Pallade Pus Reading
Teraunt
Maunch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Philadelphia
Hilintire
Washington
Pointe South
Senate
Lony Franch
Coens Grove
Reading
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Psdam
Pottsgton
North Hiver
A. m. LW
P.m. Bunday
Waltenail Priest
South Ferry
Broadway
Brooklyn
Staten Island
Makin Ulck
Grand den
Pulipita R
Kermini Ade
Ermina
Aia Om
M. Bunday
J. H. Olhausen
Trains Schedules Del during November 1997
Del Lacka and Western timetable effective Monday November 21 1997 lists train departures from Scranton to New York East Trenton Washington Buffalo and other points with times 6 15 6 00 10 06 p m and 12 10 p m among others includes Tobyhanna and Parades routes and several express options noting connections and service to east west and south destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Pan
New York
East
East Trenton
Parade
Pate
Washington
Anil Wat Way
Tobyhanna
Binghamton
Cawego
Imira
Cornick Bath
Dansville
Atom
Scranton Train Schedule Large Readable List
On Monday January 17 trains depart Scranton to Carbondale Albany and New York with various times to Montreal Boston and Wilkes-Barre. Arrivals from Carbondale Wilkes-Barre and the South list multiple daily arrivals. Complete information and rates available at the depot ticket office. JW Burdick GP A Albany NY H W Cross DPA Scranton PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Geto
Albany
Senators
Montreal
Boston
England
Ara
Ae Ee York
Paladins
High Ye Valley R. T
Black Diamond Express
Pennasivanta R. R. Pointe
Twit
R. R
Scranton
Garnondats A
Wilkes-Harre
The
South
United States
Canada
JW. Burdick
GP. A
N. Y
Vault protected by Holmes Electric Protective System
A bank vault is safeguarded by the Holmes Electric Protective System. The feature emphasizes modern security measures and the bank’s commitment to protecting assets and customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wyoming Avenue
Panama Canal
New Orleans Picayune
Detroit Free Pros
Wall Street Review
Walla
Reg Co
Fay A. T
Tobacco Co
Shi Sh Balt
OWI Weseceee
Bop
Seewee
Mit
St. 'P
N. v
Bo & W
Electrica
Louis
Nogha
Lehigh Valley
Manhattan
Tex
Ate
Nat Load
Ny Central
Nor
Paeitic
Pacific Mall
Texas & Pacific
Union Pacific
Ie S. Rubbet
Lavither
L. EB
L. E
Met Traction
Chicago Board OF Trade
Aaice
Pittston Trac
First Nationa National
Elmhurst Boulevard Co
Ees
Scranton Savings
Nton Packing Co
Cke
Tron
Bteel Co
Ahtrd
National Bank Freer
Throop Novelty
Seranton Traction Co
Scranton Axle Works
Weston Mill Co
Alexander Cartieplacer Co
Peck Lumber MT
Heat & Powe Ee
Scranton Tuminating, Heat & Power Company
la Railway
Peoples Street Railway
People's Street
Aes Dickson Manufacturing Co
Aes
Lacka
Lua
Berunton St
Imp
Wa Mt. Vernon Coat Co
Seaee Ecoom
Scranton Axle V Works
Berunton Traction Co
Art
Taney Western Creamery
Hogsheada
Chicago Grain Market
East Liberty Cattle Market
Mogd
Goodyear
Candee
Myer Davidow
Lackawanna Avenue
Kramer Bros
Jen
Kramer Bros.popular Clothing House
Lacka. Avenue
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lehigh
Susnehanna
Western
Delaware and Hudson
Ontario
Naerese
Screnton
T, Filterott
Franklin
Sane
Weehawken
Soenele
Winwood
Poyntelle
White Bridge
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
KERRS
Third National Bank
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Snow
SCION
Olypian
Gordondale
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