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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1897

Page

2

Congress Week Forecasts and Currency Debate Ahead

Washington report previews Senate activity with Mr Chandler set to speak on a resolution asserting the United States should not permanently accept a single gold standard. Other items include immigration and bankruptcy bills, the Hawaiian cable measure, and naval appropriations.

Senate United States MR. Chandler Mia. Chandler Chandler House Friends of the

The Big Bicycle Race Wind-Up at Pittsburg

Large Pittsburg crowd witnessed the wind-up of a six days bicycle race held in a Pennsylvania rink last week. Waller set a world record with 1221 miles and three laps in a 72 hour contest. Six of nine starters finished as Gimm's Friday misfortune gave Waller a lead, which he narrowed to two miles by finish.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Enthusiaste Waller Gimm Cleveland Boy

Billion Dollar Congress Appropriations Shaping Up

Washington February 4 The following approximate appropriations outline for the fifty fourth Congress shows total figures around 81 044 462 000 with broad categories such as Military Academy Pension and Naval Costs noted along with a larger total than the prior year and an expected Senate percentage increase. Speaker Reed and Mr Cannon reportedly view the rising totals with concern.

Wittysfourth Washington Congress House Senate Tteed Cannon

Traffic in Human Flesh Shocking Cuban Slave Auction Report

A Havana La Lucha report, received in Key West, describes Cuban girls captured by Spanish forces sold in Artemisa. An auctioneer touted the girls while officials and clergy protested. a 14 year old was sold to a sergeant for 120, sparking Catholic outcry and mayoral intervention.

Key West Fla Havana la Lucha Marquis de Palmerola Weyler Laa Lucha Artemisa Batruch Artemissa Cayajabos Aection Artemisia Estruch Constantinople Cuba Mather Gonales

At Zapnete Raid Cuban Women and Girls Sold at Auction

Spanish troops raided a Cuban settlement near Zapnete in Havana province injuring and killing residents. They burned houses, seized women and children, and conducted a public sale of girls in the town plaza while imprisoning married women. Several women were shot during resistance.

Blehey Estruch Ainaste Havana Fel Cuba Zapaste Zapnete Artemiala

Scranton Trade Quotations Include Railway and Manufacturing Bonds

Scranton Board of Trade exchange lists quotes on bonds and securities based on par 100. items include Scranton Pass Railway first mortgage Aug, People's Street Railway second mortgage due, Scranton & Pittston Trac, Dickson Manufacturing Co, Lackawanna Township School 5, City of Scranton Street Improvements 6, Alt Vernon Coal, Scranton Axle Works, Scranton Traction Company, Economy Steam Heating and Paving Co with various terms and rates.

Scranton Board of Trade Exchange Scranton Pass People's Street Railway Bago Guo TB Eeeennee Scranton & Pittston Trac People’s Street Railway Dickson Manufacturing Co Lacka City of Scranton St. Imp Alt. Vernon Coal Co Seranton Axle Works Scranton Traction Co Scranton & Pittston Trac. Co Scranton Lace Curtain National Boring & Drill First National Bank Scranton Jar & Stopper Co Himhurst Houlevard Co Bcranton Savings Bank Ty Scranton Packing Lackawanna Iron & Steel Co Third National Bank Eeee Throop Novelty M

Dairy and commodity prices report from New York market

Report from New York markets lists dull and unsettled quotes across dairy and grain items. Butter and cheese move slowly while commodities like No 2 and No 1 grades show small changes, with various dates and locations noted for futures and spot deliveries.

Chicago commodity prices and futures quotes report

The report lists futures for wheat and pork with prices for February May and July contracts, including No 2 spring wheat No 2 red No 2 corn and oats. Cash quotations show dull markets with prices for pork lard short ribs and whiskey among others and various standard measures.

Chicago

Prices in Fair Robbing Demand in Philadelphia Meat Trade

Philadelphia notes steady demand for provisions with varied beef and pork quotes. Beef hams and other cuts show diverse pricing by brand, quality notes, and packing style amid market listings and commodity terms.

Philadelphia Bpeb

Livestock Prices Mixed as Markets Open in Buffalo

Mixed cattle and sheep quotes in Buffalo show steady to easy demand. Cattle steers and heifers listed with varying prices and grades, while hogs and lambs show firm to moderate activity for the session.

Canada

For Sale: Horse and Household Items in Tulephome

Sale notice lists an aged six year old horse weighing 100 pounds and various household items available at 4 Jackson Street Tulephome. Address and contact details appear in the notice with weekly viewing arrangements and bargain pricing.

Price Street

Scranton Business Directory Snippet Highlights Local Firms

A mixed listing notes Martha S Everitt at 908 Washington Ave and Mary A Shepherd at Adams Avenue. Entries include The Black Cafe, Franklin Avenue. Bauer's Orchestra. Megarger Brothers printers. Thomas Aubrey auditing services. Rex Fire Extinguisher agent. Tribune Publishing Co printing and linotype services.

Bauer Mublic Giorics Wade Bor J. Bauer Ft Wyoming Venice Megarger Brothers Wasehington Avenue Scranton Frank PF Brown & CO West Lackawanna Ave Thomas Aubrey Courtant Williams Mutding Rex Tribune Publishing Co Washington Avenue

Clairvoyant Adva Fenton at Hyde Park for a few days

CLAIRVOYANT Adva Fenton, a phrenologist, will visit West Lacky-Wane avenue in Hyde Park for a few days only offering readings and consultations.

Clairvoyant Adva Dea Leon Fenton

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