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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1899

Page

2

General Miles faces court inquiry over beef controversy

The court of inquiry opened in the Lemon Building to investigate General Miles and his War Department beef policies. Miles defended his statements on canned and refrigerated meat, disputed a New York Journal interview, and explained delays in action while seeking reliable evidence.

War Investigating Commission Secretary of War Washington Court of Inquiry Miles Lemon George W. Davis Catone George L. Gillespie George T. Davis James F. Wade White House War Department Secrency Alger Davie Die Dwentier Genvol Cvecin Wade Nelaon A. Miler Theo Fiter Ellie Hte Tank Offee War Commission Ife New York Journal Ita Presa Bein New York Herald Cal Hieve Davis Tropics South Arizona Texas Mexico Cuba Porto Rico Iie Milea Enare Milo ®Na Fach Daly Tie Ansewer Avis Tony Gilleymle Colonel Gillespie Ponce

Trouble at Samoa and Berlin diplomacy shift

Washington reports a Berlin inspired suggestion to settle Samoa tensions by mutual disclamers for agents in Apia, signaling a move toward diplomatic adjustment. The German municipal council president Maffel is expected to leave Arle tomorrow, removing a major threatening factor from the scene.

Washington Berlin Treaty of Berlin Wo Bamon Apia London Maffel Bert Arle

Supreme Court Denies Alcohol Tax Rebates in Dunlap Case

In Washington the Supreme Court issued an opinion by Chief Justice Fuller holding against rebates of the tax on alcohol used in the arts and manufactures under the Wilmon tariff act. The case originated in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Washington United States Supreme Court Dunlap Ve United States Supreme Court Circuit Court Second Circuit Justive

Luxative Promo Quinine Tablets Exposed

A damaged OCR item mentions tablets labeled Luxative Promo Quinine with markings L. B Q and notes a removal of the cause producing influenza. The fragment hints at a counterfeit or genuine tablet distinction and an exchange reference.

Market Rally Leads Broad Advance in Active Stocks

The market shows broad gains with rail shares up 1 to 2 points and Sugar and Tobacco driving strength. Large turnover of 1,158,100 shares and $5.5 million in bonds reflect lively trading. some late-day realizations temper gains.

Ty Associated Prem New York Feb.c Rangers Standard Pacifics Miower Group Southwesterna Union Tovseco Company Labar FU Leistsck T& B Fay Byook Hay State Gan N. Jeerntial Gos Tod. Steel Com Ways Souls Nash Manhattan Mis Traction Co Chile Delaware & Hud Stech Southern Tenn Iron Texin & Pacific E.ae Bae

Agricultural Prices and Market Notes From City Section

Market bulletin lists varied commodity prices for February including wheat, corn, and oats with mixed grades. Items cover flour, butter, eggs, poultry, and live fowl with prices for western and southern markets and receipts of grains and produce.

Philadephia Penn Feivanin Western Creamery

New York Grain and Produce Market Report Feb Fifth

Market notes show flour features largely steady with a nominal hold. Wheat spots firm with No 2 Nor York and No 1 hard Manitoba cited. Duluth offerings afloat to arrive. Opened steady but quiet with Midwest futures and spot prices displaying tentative firmness amid light activity.

New York Duluth Ithe O. B Manitoba Allee Opeth

The People's Exchange Advertisement Service

The Popular Clearing House advertises for renters buyers and sellers with small ads. It offers one cent per word with six insertions for five cents and notes situations wanted are inserted free.

FOR RENT AND SALE ADS IN LACKAWANNA AREA

Various real estate rental notices and shop listings in Scranton and vicinity. Properties include multiple houses on Madison and Olive streets, stores on Lackawanna and North Washington avenues, and offices in Commonwealth Building. Also classified ads for rooms, furnished suites, and a piano sale at Guernsey Brothers.

Commonwealth Building Vauts

Wheat Rallies on Supply Drop and Clearing at Seaboard

Chicago markets show a sharp wheat rally as visible supply declines and large seaboard clearances boost May, with corn rising and hog prices firm. Cash quotes list various grain grades and livestock products including flour, lard, whiskey, and sugar with mixed, largely steady movement.

Anc aMjarke F C. B Western Creamery Mallec Malle Imitation Liquite Atite Dairy Mavie Twolte Benn Bready State Pennsylvania Chow Western Fresh Southern Chicago Seaboard

East Buffalo Cattle Market Report Highlights Strong Prices

The market shows strong activity with export cattle and bulls trading well from good to best quality. Fat cows and heifers command solid prices with feeder bulls and stockers offering diverse grades. overall market remains steady with a basis around GC for top lots.

East Buffalo Jersey Choice Extra, Ltd Gool

Market Notes From Cattle Auction Mix of Prices

Fragmentary prices and lots from a cattle sale show bidders handling cows calves hogs and sheep. Terms like heavy packing low and mixed lots appear, with figures such as 3.6 5 0 0 and 8 45 noted among buyers and sellers.

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New York Live Stock Market Report

New York live stock trades on February 2 show mixed to lower prices across cattle and hogs. Bulls and cows mostly steady to lower with fat cattle around 120 per head, calves and veal values steady to higher, and lamb and sheep activity moderate to active with higher bids noted.

New York

East Liberty Cattle Market Report

East Liberty markets report slow cattle at Archanger prices with heavy horn and Yorkers showing weakness. Sheep trade weak to lower with wethers and lambs in limited demand. Veal calves quoted around the stated prices amid overall reduced activity.

East Liberty

For Rent Advertisement Guidance Highlight

When a building sits empty, time and money waste away as you search for a tenant. Place a For Rent ad in the columns to reach potential renters and fill the space quickly.

Classified Ad Teaser Seeks Applications For Tribune

A brief classified snippet from The Tribune offers readers many desirable applications. The note hints at a penny per word rate and six insertions for a cent, urging prompt response from potential advertisers.

Oil Market Brief From OW City Pennsylvania

Fragmentary report notes credit balances and certificates tied to oil trading in OW City Pennsylvania. Mentions offerings and entries including 11 024 barrels and 176 78 price figures, but details are unclear due to damaged text.

OW City

Brews Maine Man Praises Dr. Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder

C G Archer of Brewer Maine reports chronic catarrh lasting years relented after using Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. He claims no attacks in four months and says he would not be without the remedy. The ad is bolded by Matthews Bros and W T Clarke.

Byes Nobe C G. Archer Brewer Maine Witter Dr. Agnew Matthewa Bros W. T. Clarke

Lehigh and Susquehanna Timetable for New York Lines

Train times listed for New York Liberty Street and South Perry routes, with departures to Pittston Wilkes Barre Lakewood Atlantic City and connections to Philadelphia Reading Terminal and Baltimore Washington. Includes Sunday schedules and express options, with connections to elevated railways ferries and Long Island transfers. Officials O H Haldwin general passenger agent.

Lehigh Valley Railroad System Whiudelphia New York Hiack Didmond Paprew ILM P Bundasy White Fdaven Hitleton Potteville Bethlehem Masten Reading Geneva Rochester Buffalo Ninzaya Chirag Philadelphia HuMale Aiidyre Rollin Wilbur Supt Bouth Douileheam Pia Chas Agt Cort Atraet W. Nonemacher Routh Bethiegham Pullman Wanna Ave Scranton Pennsyly Wilkes-Barre Sunbury Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Pittsburg West Hazleton Pottnville Norristown Syantity Altimore Washington Fitteburg Wood JB. Wmutchinson Lehigh and Susquehanna Division Liberty Street N. K South Perry Whitehall Trakie Pittston Wilken-Barre Lakewood Atlantic City Newark Elizabeth Mauch Chunk Allentown Claltimore Pointa Long Branch Orean Grove Booth Ferry Whitehall Street Broadway Brooklyn Staten Salanids Grand Central Depot Long d Bee Philadelphia Reading Terminal

Train Schedule Notice for Scranton and New York Route

Time table in effect September 1st lists trains from Scranton to New York Newburg and intermediate points, with Alvo to Hawley and local stops. Departure around 22 pm and arrivals at Scranton from above points at 6 am 4:15 pm and 8:08 pm.

Scranton New York Newburg Alvo Hawley Ita Above Pointe

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