Senate approves postal system experiment and election case ruling
The Senate passed a bill to test a new postal card system allowing circulation of patented postal cards with coupons at standard rates and a two or more test locations. The day also saw passage of a needlework exhibit bill and the Kentucky GOP seating dispute resolved with a 197 to 1 vote to oust the contested member. President Garland met with Mr. Hanna in Cleveland, stressing the private nature of that talk.
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Washington
Senate
Vilus
Wisconsin
Post Office Committee
Mr. Allen
Nebraska
Vilns
Vilas
New York Association of
Sherman
Taporn
Hopking
Ve. Kendall
Fund for Sullivan Takes Shape in Philadelphia
Philadelphia sporting writers launched a permanent fund drive for former world boxing champion John L. Sullivan. At a meeting last night the Quaker City Athletic Club subscribed 1000 dollars. A committee of morning and afternoon sports editors was named, with William H. Roarke tasked to travel to Carson City before March 17 to rally national writers for Sullivan’s cause.
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Philadelphia
John L. Sullivan
Quaker City Athletic Club
Wiliam HH. Roarke
Carson City
Nevada
Oor
Sporting Writers
United States
Eform
Garland Meets Hanna In Cleveland With Rail Rates Talk
President M M Garland of the Amalgamated Association and Mine Inspector James Campbell arrived in Cleveland to seek reduced railroad rates for the union’s Detroit convention. After greeting Hanna in a crowded lobby, they reportedly made a brief visit before departing.
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Cleveland, O
M. M. Garland
Amalgamated Association of Tron and Steel Workers of America
James Campbell
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
United Associated Presses
Garland
Detroit
Campbell
Chatman M. A. Harta
Hanna
Mr. Campbell
Scott's Emulsion Aids Digestion and Nourishment
Scott's Emulsion is cod liver oil prepared as a food and blood maker. It acts as a nerve tonic and up builder for tired weak digestion and those not getting enough fat from ordinary meals. It is pleasant to take and children like it, though some druggists offer alternatives.
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Scott
Johnston Sentenced to Twenty Years for Murder in Pa
Dr Thomas L Johnston sentenced to twenty years at the Easter penitentiary for second degree murder of Deu clet George Henry in New Bloomfield, with rumors of lynching in Duncannon. He appeared altered in court and showed no remorse. the case drew wide attention due to the defendants' prominence and insanity pleas.
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New Bloomfield
Thomas L. Johnston
George
Henry
Easter
Lyons
Duncannon
Johnston
Dunvannon
Min
James M. Beck
United States
Philadelphia
de Johnston
Mins
Dr. Johnston
Lizzie Mount
Pennsylvania YMCA State Convention Opens in Reading
The Pennsylvania YMCA convention met in Reading with officers elected led by President G. McCauley and VPs ex-Governor James Beaver and Frank S. Livingood. The reports cite 180 associations with 40,000 members and 22 million in property. evening services at St. Pauls Memorial Reformed Church featured remarks on railroad work needing 7,500. George B. Reed addressed progress and spirit before about 2000 attendees.
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Reading
Young Man’'s Christian Asociation
G. McCauley
Harrisburg
James Beaver
Bellefonte
Frank S. Livingood
W. B. Wilson
West Philadelphia
E. O. Buckalew
Wilkes
Barre
Pennsylvania
St. Paul's Memorial Reformed Church
Frank 8. Livingood
Reting Association
W. P.orrick
Christ's Episcopal Church
Gilbert M. McCauley
George B. Reed
LL. D
Dickinson College
Carlisle
Young Men'w Christan Association
Investigation Opens on State Treasury and Auditor Controls
Harrisburg Feb 18. A legislative joint committee opened a probe into the management of the state treasurer and auditor general offices. State Treasurer Haywood testified about funds, deposits, bonds, and the longstanding system since 1844. The panel, with members Snyder Keyser Brown and Lytle, adjourned to reconvene Tuesday afternoon.
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Harrisburg
Snyder
Chester
W. A. Keyser
Philadelphia
Brown
Lytle
Huntingdon
Haywood
Pittsburg
Commonwealth
Salso
Att
Haswood
Suez Canal's Record Year for Business and Traffic
Washington reports the Suez Canal enjoyed a record year with nearly 16 million dollars in receipts. Vessels totaled fewer than last year but tonnage rose, aided by more Italian soldiers traveling to Abyssinia. Britsh ships declined while German traffic increased. no United States-flag ships passed through.
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Washington
Suez Canal
United States
Penfield
Cairo
Carnegie sells 10 000 tons of steel rails for export
Important banking interests were advised that the Carnegie company has sold 10 000 tons of steel rails for export to London. The report notes other rail export movements and large shipments to overseas lines, highlighting substantial international trade activity in steel rails.
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New York
Carnegie Company
London
Lawer
Market recap shows weak close and uneven gains
New York stocks faced an unsettled session with only 115000 shares traded. Industrials held firmer while rails drifted lower. Burlington St Paul and Rock Island declined. coalers led the losses with Hocking Valley and Jersey Central among the downbeat names.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Burlington
St. Paul
Rock Island
Hocking Valley
Jersey Central
Gould
Missouri Pacific
William Linn
Allen & CO
Mears
Philadelphia meat market report shows steady demand and firm prices
The Philadelphia market lists beef hams around 18.55 to 18.75 per unit with various brands and preparations. Pork hams, sausages, smoked and pickled items show steady, average quality pricing across multiple product lines. Bacon, shoulders, and bellies appear with quoted ranges and brand notes in a typical wholesale ledger style.
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Philadelphia
Ani
Horsheads
Chicago grain futures mixed with cash quotes steady
Chicago Feb 18 market shows mixed futures for Wheat and Corn with several delivery months listed. Cash flour and grain prices are steady with No 2 spring wheat around 86 1 4 cents, No 2 corn about 60 to 64 cents, prime timothy seed $2.00, and pork around $7.40 to $7.40 per barrel.
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New York
Chicago
South Amelia
Southern
HA St. Duly
Mit
Chicago Live Stock Market Report February 14
Chicago live stock totals show cattle receipts around 500 head with active demand. Hog receipts near 12,000 hold firm with 0.5 to 0.75 higher valuations for heavy packs and shipping lots. Sheep receipts about 15,000 with a mobile market and strong tone and lambs trading around 3.00 to 5.20.
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Chicago
Culver
Sias
Buffalo cattle and hog market news from February report
Buffalo stock dealers report steady to higher cattle values with fat hogs easing. Prices list cattle and calf figures, veal and sheep trends vary by class, while market notes include Canada feeders and mixed lots..
GENTS TO BELL OUR PRACTICAL GOLDSILVER COIN STOCK
Insufficient readable details. Payment and pricing terms for sale of precious metals and metals company contact in Chicago with address 45 Van Buren. No clear event date or named individuals beyond entities.
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Malthigan Ira CO
Chicago
Asante Ae
MFG CO
van Buren Et
For Rent Five Story Building at 148 Wyoming Avenue
A five story building at 148 Wyoming Avenue next to Dirns Bank will be remodeled and furnished with an elevator to be suitable for apartment use. Inquiries should be made of J. S. Rive in the Mears Building.
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Wyoming Avenue
Dirns Bank
J. 8S
RIVE
Mears
Samuel W. Edgar
Scranton
A. Watres
Lackiwanna Ave
Curie Townsend
Dutne Bank
Moncey
Caer, Pitcher
Commonwealth
Bcranton
Local Business Notes and Listings in Scranton Area
A collage of names and ads appears for area services including Dr. Martha Everitt and Dr. Lamereaux offering medical sessions, Jos Kuettel manufacturing wire screens, The Elk Cafe at 125 and 137 Franklin Avenue with reasonable prices, Scranton House near D L&W depot, Victor Koch and Frank P Brown & Co in wholesale goods, and Thomas Aubrey offering expert accounting services.
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JOS, Kuettel
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
ELK Cafe
Franklin Avenue
P. Zeigler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Frank P
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New York Association of Sewing Schools
Mr. Hanna
Minna
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Pittalhire
Ameahamated Association
Wis
Fund For Sullivan
Gialy N. Vig
Nor, Pac
Astarh
Trewlling
Aenen
Texas
Texas Paelie
Tnion Poel
Uae - Western Union
Weeee
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Hicago Board OF Trade Priche
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Scranton & Pittston Trac. Co
Ous
Scranton Lace Curtain Co
Ee National Boring & Drill'g
First National Bank
Ane
Seranton Jar & Stopper Co
Elmharet Boulevard Co
Aes Scranton Savings Bank
Bonta Plata Glusa Qo
Scranton Packing Co
Ccs
Lackawanna Tron
Bunk Vo
Scranton Pass
People's Street Railway
Pittston Trac
Eas
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Lacka
Township
Schoal
St. Imp
Mt. Vernon Coal Co
Feweeenne
Ecranton Axle Works
Scranton Traction Co
Eee
Economy Steam
Wall Street Review
Am, Tobacco Co
Canada
C.i
St. L
Mil
Rod
Bae Hon Tel
Hudson Wee Lm
Pace Aeenensseiws
Hrutli
Buffalo
Chry
Gullins & Gackett
Connolly
Wallace
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Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Court House
Depr
Patent Attorneya
Washington, BD. C
Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Co
Cincinnati
Edward Co. Fish & CO
Porden Block
Quincy Avenue
Freeman M'F CO
Linden Street
Adies
M. A. Siebbins
Lawrence
Mich
B. Bnyder & CO
Mango Uoppical Company
Joba Street
Newark
Adva
Glen Brothers
Rochester
Adams Avenue
Sem
JOR
App
Madison Avene
Rowing Association
Howseasion
Fred. Wagner
Lackawanna Arena
Peor Sale
Call
Madison Ave
Green Ridge
Tribune Oftien
Zor Sale
Adys
Snow
Ion
Mears Bulletin
Briggs
Main Avenue
Erekes
Acama and
Mulberry
Ag Me
Leon Fenton
Qlatevoy
Aot and
Paretc Onologiat, Ltd
West Lackawanna Avenue
Hyde
North Park
Tallie Morgan
Ll. Hawley
Beranton
Ray Wayne
Boulevard and
Old Carbonizis and
Providence Turnpike Road
Priceburg
Emma V. Baker
O'Connor & CO
All St
Eond
A. F. Borst & CO
Ping St
M. Hetsel
Lackawatia Avenue
Ladion
Stockholders’ Meeting
Hushbrook Cow Company
Wyomegavouue
Albert Bucknam
Joseph Zimmeriie
Lackawanna County
DE Helier
Orphans’ Court
George W. Jenkins
Charles Malentey
Joseph Zimmoerlie
Horaby
Commonwealth Building
Acranton
Wald County
Sui Fund
Charles J. Post
Commonwealth B
The
Burdock Medicine Co
Spruce Street
Mt al
Emall
M. J
Charles
Jow Rice Street
City
A. Richardson
Cedar Avenue
Cituation
Washburn Street
Bes
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Tribune Office
Prospect Avenue
Physicians and Surgeons
Martha
Everitt
Washington Ave
Mary A. Shepherd
M. D
Omithiat
Adan v Avenue
A. Trapold
Wyomin Avenue
Aprue Street
Boranton
Comegys
DR. W
Allen
North
Anna Law
Wyoming Ave
L. M. Gates
Madison Avenue
Ll. Freas
W. Lamereaux
Rows
John
Price
W. G. Rook
Bean
Hoyle
Atorney
Burr Building
Edward W. Thayer
Jeffreys & Ruddy
Atlaw
Warren & Knapp
Republican Lang
James W. Oakford
C. Ccomegys
B. F. Killam
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
Lib
Seranon
Watson, Diehl, Hall & Kemmerer
Traders’ National Bank
Barring & Msweeney
Common Wealth Building
Interstate Secret Service Agency
Edward H. Davis
Commonwealth _building
Ll. Walter
Office
G. F. Kellow
DR. F. LL
L. Mgraw
Spruce “Street
DR. H. Fp, Reynolds, Opp
P.O
JE. Y. Harrison
Main Ave
C. C. Laubach
R. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
Oe Welcome CC
Snover
Ave
MES
M. EB. Davis
School OF the Lackawanna Scranton
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Worcester
Apell Winderwarten
Leeds
Clark & CO
Green House
North Main Avenue
Havens Orchestra
KR. J. Bauer
Hulbertta
Megarger Hagvthers
Washington” Avenue
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