Farr Named Speaker in Harmonious House Vote
The Republican caucus chose John K. Farr of Lackawanna as speaker over Ward F. Miles of Delaware and George M. Hoenck of Allegheny. The roll included 186 members with six absentees. Farr led the ballot 68 to 26. A state committee was formed to fill minor offices, while resolutions urged a tight session and prompt general appropriations.
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R-Esort
House of Representatives
John Ki. Farr
Lackawanna
Tle
Ward FR. Miles
Delaware
George M. Hoenck
Allegheny
Harr
Howack
Biles
Farr
Manley
Tradford
Woodruff
Philadelphia
Baldwin
Blea
Towler
Forest
Hoe A
McKhenny
Ford
Kreps
Frankly
Bliss
Hosack
Fare
Jere BE
Rex
Muntingdon
A. D. Fetterall
Montgomery
William A. Kevrer
Chalman
Voeorhens
Stewart
Adame
Claveney
Ackerman
Selby
MacFricane
Iford
McWhinney
McFlhanny
Klump
Allerheny
Dempsey
McKean
Franklin
Wheiper
Dauphin
Pies
Tleidelhu
Senators in Caucus Nominates State Officers
A Republican senate caucus in Harrichbure nominated William P. Snyder of Chester for president pro tem and Edward W. Smiley of Venango for chief clerk. J. Allen Teeds of Philadelphia was named reading clerk, John M. Rhey of Carlisle resident clerk, and Samuel B. Cochrane of Kittanning sergeant-at-arms.
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Harrichbure
Senate
William P. Snyder
Chester
Edward W. Smiley
Venango
J. Allen Teeds
Philadelphia
Reading
John M. Rhey
Carlisle
Samuel B. Cochrane
Kittanning
Democrats Select Speaker Nominees in Harrisburg Caucus
A Democratic caucus in the Harrisburg house chamber chose William Creasey for speaker and nominated Tuilph E Shaney for chief clerk George M Wantaugh for resident clerk and Peter J Hughes for reading clerk. An twelve member committee will name other officers and a joint Senate-House caucus will pick a U.S. senator candidate.
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Harrisburg
House of Representatives
Supreme Court Chamber
Meserm
Lingle
Cambria
Dumbauld
Keegan
Fayette
Thompson
Wayne
Marombe
York
Dixon
Elk
War
William Creasey
Columbia
Tuilph E. Shaney
Pottstown
George M. Wantaugh
Harrieburg
Peter J. Hughes
Philadelphia
Reading
House
Senate Democratice
Senate
Resolution Adopted to Form Fusion Committee
Mr Haecon of Venango offered a resolution to appoint a committee to confer with an Independent Republicans committee on organizing the house. Mr Skinner of Fulton urged the Democ rats to state their fusion stance. The motion passed as members including Mears Skinner Hanson Poster Creasey and Dixon were named to the committee.
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Mennirs
Dixon
Fouter
Creasey
House Democrats
State Committee
Lect Stone
the Democracy
Haecon
Venango
Fuuion
House
Skinner
Fulton
Republica Har
Mer
Mears
Hanson
Poster
Harrisburg Democratic Senators caucus nominates president
Harrisburg January 2 The Democratic Senators meet in a caucus in the new cane hotel committee room with J Henry Cochran of Williamsport presiding. Harvey W Haine of York is nominated for president. A slate of candidates for other offices will be chosen in an informal caucus tomorrow morning.
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Harrisburg
New Caneitel
J. Henry Cochran
Williamsport
Harvey W. Haine
York
Reten
Wreck on Texas Central injures 34 on trestle
A northbound Houston and Texas Central express derailed on a trestle near the Trinity river north of Dallas injuring 34 passengers and crew, five seriously. The engine survived, but the traincarriage group was demolished and some wreckage burned. Property loss exceeds 100000 dollars.
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Texas Central
Dallas
Tex
Houston and
Trinity River
Sand and Grease on Tracks Describe Essential Rail Safety
The article explains sand boxes on locomotives and streetcars, noting sand use to prevent slipping on slippery rails from rain fog dew or leaves. It compares elevated and surface rail systems, describes sand box placement, sand delivery mechanisms, and the role of grease on curves and switch points to improve wheel grip and reduce wear.
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Rallroku
Ladda
Eafety
To Cure Cold in One Day Luxative Brome Quinine Tab
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Luxative Brome Quinine tablets. It claims refunds if the remedy fails and notes the genuine product bears L. BQ. on each tablet.
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Tian
Vitageh and Color Believes Into Eight Minutes
Fragmentary OCR text describes a medicinal product diffusion claim to treat catarrh with Dr. Agnow's totarrhal Powsler. Mentions names like Owen and others, but details are garbled. appears to promote a nostril spray or powder for a final dosage.
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Agnow
Iainloes
Owen
Catarih
Mae Owen
O'all
Deydawhe
Maitibows Brow
Lara
Vagabondia at the Lyceum Adds to Whytals Fame
Mr and Mrs Russ Whytal presented Vagabondia at the Lyceum with a fair cast though not perfectly suited to the roles. The romantic drama includes a duel scene copied from Heartsease and follows their prior success For Fair Virginia amid modest acclaim.
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Russ Whytal
Gaiety Hosts Busy Burlesque Bill at Majestic Audiences
Crowded houses at the Gaiety saw the Majestic Burlesquera entertain with Eddie Russell and Madna Til lyne opening the show. The Sistere Carmontetlie performed Fun with the Mississippi Girl, while Dutch comedians Bickel and Watson and acrobats Newell and Shevett delivered strong acts. George Betta sang with charm as the Lyceum concludes plans for De Koven and Smith's The Highwayman with a large chorus and star cast. Roland Reed stars in The Wrong Mr Wright at the Lyceum, with a tale of mistaken identity and a brand new woman detective in pursuit of a forger.
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Ed. Russell
Mdna Tillyne
Bucks County
Newell and Shevett
George
Betta
Broadway Theater Opera Company
Camille D'Arville
Lyceum Tonight
de Koven
Smith
Hae
York Road
de Coven
Roadway Theater
New York
Onet
Sterling
Camilla Tvarville
Reginald Roberta
Nellie Graggine
Gorge O'Donnell
William (. Corliss
John Mayon
Philp Tommex
Roland Reed
Mr. Wright
Lyceum
Mr. Heed
San Franciscan
Seymour
Mr. Heel
Old Pointomfort
Nisee
Inadore Burh
Cupilol
Greeley and the Political Intrigue At Utica Meeting
A New Orleans observer recalls a stealthy effort to gain an audience with Horace Greeley before the Greeley Grant era. From Utica to New York, a line of party leaders and Tribune security blocked access as a father sought an interview through 683 committees and patient persistence.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Horace Greeley
Albert Caldwell
St. Louis
New Orleans
Utica XII
Greeley
Alvine
New York City
Creeley
Tribune
Eridn
Weston Mill annual stockholders meeting noted at Scranton bank
The Weston Mill company holds its annual stockholders meeting at First National Bank of Scranton Saturday evening January 14. 18 at 9 oclock with A W Dickson as secretary. Also Third National Bank of Scranton major whiteholders election of directors at its banking house today January C Weeksteen hours 9 and 4. Telegraphed notices list various employment ads and requests from residents including a mid aged woman seeking a housekeeper position and a student seeking winter lodging.
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Manafield
Walter Cree
Board of Trade Buthiing
City of
Berunton
U. m
Huelness A
Robert J. Adams
Weston Mill Company
First National Bank
Scranton
Tran
A.W. Dickson
Third National Bank of Scraston
WM. HL. Peck
Yeni Aky
Meeting with Greeley in the Inner Sanctum
The narrator recounts a visit to Horace Greeley where a brief, plain case was urged. Greeley, in the inner sanctum, recognized a checker club member and challenged the visitor to a two hour game. They reportedly tied, the visitor won, and politics were never discussed. The editor died months later.
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Greeley
Chewley
Checker
Filmoore
Creeley
Rail line upgrades under Receivers plan to raise capacity
Improvements on the Baltimore and Ohio system advance toward first class condition. Since July 1200 tons of 7 1 1 pound and 12843 tons of 80 pound rail have been laid across Central Ohio Lake Erie and Chicago divisions. Seven miles of sidings, telegraph towers, a Mansfield freight depot Interlocking plant at Plymouth and five water stations are now in place to speed freight.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Trans-Ohio
Central Ohio
Lake Erie
Chicago
Mansfield
Ohio
Plymouth
Architectural Firms Listed for Scranton Projects
Fragmentary OCR shows multiple architects and firms in Scranton including Edward H Davie and Frederick I Brown with addresses such as Cannell Building and Price Building. Mentions Traders National Bank and schools in Lackawanna. appears to be a directory or advertorial listing of local architectural services and credits.
Quarrel Over Love Fuels Debate Exchange
A fragmentary exchange depicts Priccila and Prihvella debating which of two lovers at Winthrop House loves the other more. The dialogue hints at domestic tensions and questions of affection without providing a resolution.
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Priccila
Winthrop
Prihvella
Megarger Brothers Supplies and Warehouse Details
Megarger Brothers, PI Printers supplies and enveloper paper base and twine. Warehouse located at Washington Avenue Scranton Pennsylvania.
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Megarger Brothers
Washington Avenue
Scranton
Railroad Timetables In Effect Nov 14
Trains depart Wilkes Barre Wilkes Barre Junction and New York via Lackawanna divisions with Black Diamond and Lehigh Valley services. Major routes include White Haven Hazleton Pottsville Reading Harrisburg Geneva Towanda Ithaca Chicago and western connections. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars available on all lines with reservations through South Bethlehem Beranton Beranton address lines directed to Lackawanna Avenue.
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Corning
Bath
Danaville
Morris
Buffalo
Washington
Hinthinton
Nichylaon
Utica
Richfield Springs
LSS
Iihiew
Los
Northumberland
Pittston
Wilkes Barre
Plymouth
Bloomshore
Darnville
Williamsport
Hurriaburg
Baltimore
Ord
Scranton
Carbondale
Las
Albany
Saratoga
Montreal
Bow
New England
Honesdale
Wilken Furre
New York
Philadel Ete
Wiapabiah Valley
Wilkes-Barre
South
Des Sonnee
Loy
Wilkese Barre
United Pee Ae Conmin J. Eens G. P. A
Palladelmis
H. BR
Maven
Hazleton
Pottsville
OLR
B.A
Hethlehen
Easton
Reading
Harrisburg
Prineal
Baeama
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Kimira
Ithaca
Geneva
Towie
Hoohoster
Hualo
Niagera Falls
Chicago
West
Ha Fh. RR
Lehigh Valley
Philadelphi
Rollin H
Wilhur
Supy
Narrow Escape At The Theatrical Show
A fragment shows spectators reacting to a risky stage move. The crowd’s tense mood and hurried commentary hint at a near accident during a live performance and the crew’s concern over audience safety.
New York Live Stock Market Report Summary
New York January 2 live stock market showed active demand for hogs and moore balls higher while bulls and cows were steady. Calves and veals were slow, with prices weak for barnyard calves and veals, hogs steady to higher, and steers ordinary. Cattle and cattle products mixed with modest gains in select items.
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New York
Hoeven
Ant Moore Ball
Eli
Mattie
Southers
Canada
Central Railroad Timetable for New York and Jersey Stations 1858
Timetable details train departures from Scranton Wilkes-Barre and other towns to New York Philadelphia Baltimore and coastal resorts with numerous daily and Sunday times. Connects via Liberty Street North River Booth Ferry Whitehall and transfers to elevated railroads ferries and Broadway cables. Through tickets to all points offered by the Central Railroad of New Jersey Lehigh and Susquehanna system.
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Atlantic City
New Ys
Newark
Andlizabeth
Expicna Ga
Lyte Xpraen
Rex Press
Philadelph
Kekpinal
Oo Pom
York
Maudh
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Fulladelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Vila
Tone Branch
Ocean Grove
Reading
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Sumaday
Pottaville
New York
Liberty Street
North River
Booth Perry
Foul Whitehall Street
Staten
Grand Central Depot
Long Island Railroad
Philadelphia
Reading ‘Terminal
He ‘Olhabuen
F. Baldwin
Train schedule notes for Erie to Wyoming Valley route
Time table shows trains from Beranton to New York and intermediate points on the line via Hawley and Town, with departures around increasing hours. Trains reach Scranton from these points at about 2 p.m. and 1 p.m. plus minor adjustments, reflecting a dated regional timetable.
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Erie
Wyoming Valley
Treatne
Beranton
New Yorty Newbunt
Hine
Hawley
Town
Polite
Scranton
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MR. Farr
Commonwealth
Howe of Representatives
Inter
Wm. P. Snyder
Fulion
Fubion
Eneferenen Sf
Harvey W. Haines
The
New York Sun
Waite's Stock Company
Academy of Mueice
Waite Stock Company
Weeck
Mise
Annie Loulee Ames
London
Mght
Ruth Kirby
J. H. Hollingshead
Finr
Parte
Joennie
Mamie Elmore
Harry Fielding
Misa Paulino
Ireland
Majestic Burlesquers
the Highwayman
Reed
Checkers
People’s Exchange
Goldsmith's Dagaar
Penn Avenue
Hipane Chemical Co
Nale
Desirael
Colfax Avenue
Por
Andresa
Clare Afbident
Reference Ice Co. & Weat Broadway
Nowork
Vane Ole Peo
Sean Fod
Phila
Addrem P.O. Box
W. W. Davis
Ilyde Park Avenue
Mulberry Street
X. L
Tribune Onl¢Ec
Williams Block
Tinique Embroidery Co
Fuston Bt
Uiney
Repubican
Joseph Ansley, JR
LEGAL
Frank ‘I. Okell
Broadway
A.B. Briggs
A. Briggs
North Main Avenua
Blcke
Adams and Mulberry
Hyde Mark Vent
Frank
J.C. P
Dunmore
M. M
Mayfield, Pa
Dave Strauss
Dix Court
Diamond Avenue
City
Xmvil
Holekeeper
Daniel Damlound
North Main Avenue
Waliting
Frankin Avenue
L. HL
South Main Avenue
Furnah Beat
W. H. Jones
Eynon St
Lyman
Bcranton Phi
Hospital
Cor, Wyoming
Mulrry
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HF. Reynolds
DR. ©. C. Laurach
Wyoming Ave. Nigella
C. Bnover
Woshington Avenuee
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WAT
TOLLE
ELK Cafe
Franklin Avenue
Tatex Reasonable
PY. Zeigler
D. IL
Pakneneer
Victor Koch
Franc BE. Royle
Low
Hurt Building
Ikgsup & Jes8u Pr
Commonwealth Building
Rooma 1
James W. Oakword
Attorney-Atlaw
Thoma OH
Board of Trade
D. B. Replogle
Ostate
Spruce Street
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
Edward W. Thayer
Mears’ Building
L. A
R. Mtcher
Commonwealth Bihelinuat
Patterson & Wilcox
Traders National Bank Building
Comeqys
Beudlelting
A. W. Bartholf
Meary Building
Gable
Washburn Street
Beratton
Physicians and Surgeons
Mary A. Shepherd
M. D
Aputhiat
Adame Avenue
W. FE. Allen
North Washington Avenue
RR. Trapold
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Pincet
Tod P
J. M. Gates
To & P.m. Hest. Bence
Madigan Avenue
L. Freas
Omeco
W. Lamomeaun
Bnto
W. G. Rook
Pi Linden Street
Ga. Ft
R. Clark & CO
Hue
Green Bowie
Dlalin Avenue
Jos. Kuettel
Lackawanna Avenue
Eifect
Sunbury
Morrisburg
Pittaburg
Pottsvilla
Norristown
Pittsburg
Wood
Hutchinson
Nanticoke
Kingston
Pullman
M. T. Smith
Delaware and Hudson
Edward H. Davie
Cannell Building
E. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock
Cor
Wash
Frederick I. Brown
Archititec Price Building
Washington Core Scranton
National Bank
Branton
Covrnes Preparatory
Madleine
Hneiness
Cyrony
Bond
Thomas i Cann
BL. O
Walter H. Rell
Bauer
Addreen KJ. Bauer
Hulbert
Lehigh Valley Railroad System
UT Aus
Couns
Ayia
Bao
Scranton Diveston
North Bound
Gileses
Teave
Franklin Gei
Adoste Hanes Starhigh
Preston A Fark
Poyntelie Omon
Meni
Ontario & Western
Tekers
Alregiency
Clicaro
bOrenion
T. Filta
Dr. Martel Prench
Ueda
Bama Paarl
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