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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1898

Page

3

Gordon Blames It On Bad Man Quay In Pennsylvania

James Gay Gordon issues a statement from Philadelphia dated June 90 blaming the Quay machine for undermining his nomination at the Democratic state convention. He appeals to friends to unite for honest government and rescue the state, insisting he remains committed to the cause despite alleged covert influence and attacks.

Gordon Philadelphia Tudge Gordon Altoona Quay Democratic Party Jenks Pennsylvania Commonwealth James Gay Gordon

NO PEACE OVERTURES YET IN EUROPE

In Washington dispatches diplomats report no peace moves forthcoming until a decisive battle alters the balance. Ambassadors from Austria, France, Britain, Germany, and Russia are scattered on summer trips, with none planning immediate talks. The absence of diplomats is cited as proof no peace overtures loom in the near term.

Washington New London Conn Adirondacks Lake George Lake Champlain Pequot Kar Harbor

Brooklyn All Right Denies Spanish Sinking Claim

Washington reports no word from Admiral Sampson confirming a Spanish claim that the Brooklyn was sunk. Navy officials call the Madrid story fabrication. Dolphin and Newark collision near Key West left Dolphin damaged and en route to Norfolk for about three weeks of repairs.

Washington Navy Department Sampson Brooklyn Santiago Madrid Ceptam Evans Dolphin Newark Key West Norfolk

Japanese Tea Men Object to McKinley War Tax

Telegram from the Central Tea Guard president to President McKinley protests the tea tax as harming Japan US trade. The extra duty would put five thousand tea workers out of employment and harm commerce between Japan and America.

Vancouver B. CC Japan The Central Tea Guard McKinley Amira

Warhiraton Conference on Army Reorganization Reported

Representative Hwi calphen of the military affairs committee met with the president regarding army reorganization. Senator Hawley, head of the senate military affairs committee, also participated in the discussion.

Warhiraton Hwi Calphen Military Affairs Committee of The House Hawley Senate Committee On

Senator Hawley Doubts Third Call for Voluntaries

A visitor did not wait to meet the president due to crowding. Senator Hawley said he had heard no plea for a third call for Voluntiers. Another senator with the president predicted a call soon but doubted a 150000 volunteer request.

Hawley Voluntiers

Lord Wolseley Health Rumor Dismissed by War Office

In London the British war office stated there is no basis for a Toronto rumor that General Lord Wolseley, commander in chief, is dying of cancer and cannot travel to Canada. The report is deemed a revival of an unfounded tale from eighteen months earlier.

London British War Office Toronto Canada Lord Wolseley

Lynchers Hange Henry Hames at Wabash Bridge

A mob in Macon Missouri hanged Henry Hames after breaking into the jail and overpowering the sheriff and deputies. Rev J A Robbins pleaded for restraint but was silenced. Hames died protesting innocence as the mob carried out the execution at Wabash bridge.

Macon Henry Whihames Browitt Wabaeh J. A. Robbins Glenn Mr. McVicker Robbins MeVicker Williams

Poisoned Food Death Plot Sparks Jersey City Trial

John and Adam Hojnacki were convicted of conspiring to kill Anton Prebitski by poison and sentenced to seven years in state prison. Mrs. Prebitski confessed to administering the poison and awaits sentencing. the couple boarded with the Prebitski family and sought to marry the widow, with the plan failing as authorities pursued the case.

New York John Adam Hornack Jersey City Anton Prebitski Prebitski Prebiteki Prehitski

Scorchers Unfit for War In Army Recruit Examinations

Dr. C. Stanton who handles U S Army recruit examinations in Chicago says habitual bicycle fast riding or scorching harms the heart. He reports many applicants rejected for a bicycle heart and warns war stress would threaten those with affected hearts. He notes excitement of war worsens the condition.

Chicago C. Stanton United States Regular Army

Busy Times in Dockyards at Mare Island

Four hundred sailors and dockyard workers at Mare Island Navy Yard prepare the Yorktown for sea as Admiral Miller's flagship Albatross takes stores. The Philadelphia nears completion of its crew and commission readiness, while the gunboat Bennington is docked and readied for duty.

Mare Island Navy Yard Cal Admiral Miller Albatrony Philadelphia Bennington

Democratic nominating convention names Betton McMillan

Chattanooga Tennessee June 4. The Democratic convention last night nominated Hon Betton McMillan for governor by acclamation. The platform endorses the Chicago platform.

Chattanooga Tenn Betton McMillan Chicago

Pennsylvania Pensions Issued Report

Pennsylvania pension authorized in Washington on June reports original recipient Leonard Austin of Parsons Luserne and others listed in the notice.

Washington Pennsylvania Leonard Austin Parsons, Luserne

Baseball Scores Across the National League

National League results list Philadelphia routing Cincinnati 17 to 2, Chicago 7 to 3 over New York, Baltimore 1 to Washington 12, and Cleveland trailing as other scores show. Names such as Loule and Howton appear with tallies, indicating standout hitters.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Hrookiyt Pittavurg Chicago New York Lauleville Baltimore Washington Loule Howton Cleveland

Unclear OCR List of Scores and Cities

A fragment shows multiple city names and numbers: Newark Richmond Reading Lancaster Norfolk Paterson Martford Allentown with varying scores. The text lacks context, dates, and actions, preventing a clear event or outcome.

Newark Richmond Reading Lancaster Norfolk Paterson Martford Allentown

Local teams issue July ball game challenges in Tribune notices

A flood of sports notices outlines July 2 3 and 4 games on various grounds. Teams including the South Side Sun sets Browns West Side Browns Jr Manhattans Birtlers Sliders Walla Wahes Mayflowers and others issue challenges with times from 2 30 to 4 00 pm and fees. Alumni association plans a 1 o'clock game on Central grounds with Harrington and Gallagher coordinating.

South Side Sunsets of Weert Bide Browns F. J. Gavan Edisons West Side Browns, Jr Mowes Taylor Grounds Jerome Barrett Golden Orioles Moses Taylor Hospital Bert Woodward Frank O'Reeilly Manhattans South Ride Walla Walhs Edward Hannon Charles Hellersonner Birtlers West Sie James Boye Tribune Arthracite Tribune Office Walla Wahes Providence Monyflowers Olyphant Olyphant Browns Harrington Gallagher

Markets End Quiet On Eve Of Holiday Trading

The New York stock market closed mostly dull as traders prepared for a three day hiatus after Mondays holiday. Volume centered on closing and settling contracts with professional activity and some outside buying from western sources. Sugar rose then faded while People's Gas and Brooklyn Transit edged higher amid a late afternoon push to realize gains.

New York The Stock Exchange Mondas Brooklyn Transit Fallman

Wanted a Girl for General Housework at Adams Ave

A notice advertises a general housework position at 43 Adams avenue. Separately a gentleman seeks to trade a fine horse and buggy for a good upright plane, instructions to send the maker’s name to Box 4 at the Tribune office.

Tribune Adams Ave Makera

Cattle and sheep prices strong after early slump

Chicago market reports show cattle and sheep prices finishing higher after an initial drop. Live cattle and steer trades steady to higher with quotes around 1,100 and 4.70 per cwt for certain cattle types, packers and butchers bidding various grades. Sheep and lambs demand remains good with mixed prices and overall firming into the session.

Chicago Ught Bowe Pring Colpis Cluttie

Wheat and grain market report from Philadelphia

Wheat contracts higher for June while corn and oats hold steady. No. 2 white and mixed prices given. butter and cheese firm. cotton lower to middling. live poultry firmer with varied fowl categories. Receipts include 1,500 barrels of flour and thousands of bushels of grains with shipments listed.

Philadelphia

Market Notes From New York June 9 1929 Prices and Dairy

Fluctuating activity in grains and dairy with early firmness giving way to declines in wheat spot and futures Nos 2 red and July September shows mixed closes. Corn steady to lower as July and September contracts ease. Butter and eggs hold firm at regional creameries with varied dairy product names and producers noted.

New York Elgins We Maldige Astute Dairy Ialée Don State Pennsylvania Walllec Western Fresh

Unclear Market Notes From June Liberty Ledger

Fragmentary OCR data lists various meat terms and prices with scattered identifiers. Items include prime and good grades, lambs, veal, and prices such as 4.45 and 2.0, but lacks coherent structure or complete context for a precise report.

Market Report From New York Light Activity Across Livestock

New York markets show no sales and steady feeling with dull calf and veal demand. Sheep trading slow with prime grades weak. hogs and lambs range from firm to steady while overall activity remains light and uncertain.

New York

Market wrap shows weakness after rally in grains

In Chicago trading on June 00 the prospect of a large wheat wrap faded after a sharp rise. July and September futures closed lower, corn declined, and oats fell. In provisions pork, lard, and ribs moved lower while flour remained dull.

N. J Chicago Gas Mil & St. Po Loule Nash Paciic Tts Tia Pacific Mall Bila Hom Phil & Read Bs Southern BR. BR Bt Sy Southern KR. R Tenn C. & Tron Texas & Pacific A & Rubber Wabash W &L. Beee W. A& Ll Traction Cow Ohio Chicago Board OF Trade Chicago Capeton Cory Mte Harley

Cleans Privy Vaults and General Services Advertised

The notice lists A B Briggs offering privy vault cleaning and cess pool work with improved pumps. It promotes leave orders at 1100 North Main Avenue or Elkes Drug Store at the corner of Adams and Mulberry, with telephone contact. Also includes assorted help wanted notices for bartenders, clerks, barbers, widows seeking work, and various professional listings in Scranton and surrounding areas.

A.B. Briggs A. Briggs North Main Avenu Elckes Adama and Mulberry

Mixed Colonial Ads and Goods List From Scranton Page

A jumble of late 19th century classified items, featuring shoes for women and men, orchestra services, printers supplies, and a grain and meat price list. Listings mention Bauer’s Orchestra, Megargee Brothers Printers, and a Scranton warehouse with various staples and commodities. Prices are given in old currency formats. several items lack clear context.

East Buffalo cattle receipts show only moderate activity

East Buffalo June market report notes all cattle receipts consigned through with little demand. Hog receipts moderate and slow. Yorkers roughs and common. Sheep and lambs light with varying quality from common to choice. Mews and other cattle offerings range from common to extra choice. bidders scarce.

East Buffalo Matt Judah

Credit balances and sales summary from daily auction

Auction report from OU City Pa notes certificates opened and bid for cash closed. The day records sales of 808 barrels and 110,584 barrels with various items including enchiments and other certificates.

OU City

Transportation Schedule Fragments for Erie Wy Valley Lines

A fragmented timetable lists departures from Scranton and nearby towns and details Lake Erie routes with multiple daily times. The legible parts show morning and afternoon trips via Erie and Wyoming Valley, including connections to Lake Ariel and Boranton with several daily slots.

Lehigh and Susquehanna trains from New York and return timetable

Train schedule lists departures from New York foot Liberty Street and South Ferry to Scranton Barre Lakewood Atlantic City Mauch Chunk Allentown Bethlehem Easton Philadelphia and more. Returns from New York Liberty Street and South Ferry with through tickets and connections to elevated railways ferries and Long Island Railroad. Officials Baldwin and Olhausen noted.

Lehigh and Susquehanna Division New York Livert Street N. R South Ferry Whiteha Scranton Ateta Witken Barre Mountain Park Lakewood Atlantic City Newark Elizabeth Philadelee Reading Terminal Mauch Chunk Allentown Bethlehem Easton Philadelphia Wee Baltimore Washington Bouth West Long Branch Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisburg Aloes Pottaville Liberty Street North River South Ferry Whitehall Street Elevated Broadway Brooklyn Staten Islands Grand Central Depot Long Island Railroad Eee Remne U. PB. Baldwin Agt J. Hu. Olhausen

Rail schedule details for Scranton to Easton and beyond

Train departures from Scranton on Monday June 9 1898 include expresses to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia and the South with multiple morning and afternoon slots. Additional directs run to Binghamton Jamira Corning Bath Dansville Morris Buffalo Utica Ithaca Northumberland Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington and the South with several intermediate stops and near full connections. For full times pocket timetables and the ticket office contact M L Smith passenger agent at the depot.

Scranton New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia Manunka Chunk and Way Binghamton Gavene Jemira Corning Bath Dansville Qunt Morris Buffalo Binghamton and Way Factoryville Utica Richfield Springs Ithaca Northumberland Pittston Wilkes« Barre Plymouth Bloomsburg Pepsville Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington

Sunday Train Schedule From Scranton to Nearby Points

Sunday timetable lists departures to Carbondale Ashing Stratoga Montreal Boston and New England points with morning and afternoon trains and connections via Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania Railroads. Arrival times from Carbondale Wilkes-Barre and the North and South are given with evening and Sunday services. Lowest rates to all points in United States and Canada.

Ord Scranton Carbordale Ashing Stratoga Montreal Boston New England Honesdale Wilker-Barre New York Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad Lehigh Valle Railroad Carbondale North Wilkes-Barre South United States Canasta W. Gordick Albany H. W. Cross D. P A. Beranton

Lehigh Valley Trains From Scranton to Philadelphia and New York

Trains depart Scranton for Philadelphia and New York via different routes, with multiple daily departures at 6th,m and 12.05, 11.10, and 1.55 p.m. via B. H. R. and D. & H. R. services. Stops include Wilkes Barre, Hazleton, Pottsville, and key coal regions, with Black Diamond Express and via various routes to Buffalo, Chicago, and west. Officials: Ollis H. Wilbur, Hal B. Lice, A. W. Noneachner.

Wilkes-Barrellows Sundy Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pittburg West Hazleton Pottsville Reading Norristown Sunbury Philadelphi Saesurge Harriburg Altimore Pittsburg J.B. Hutchinson New York H. R. Ft 6Th. m Pittston Eerie Paliontar Kaswon Harerishore Principel PB. R Wis Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Ithara Geneva Prince Rochester Muffalo Niagare Falls Chicago Via HRR Pullman Sieapit Viet Valley Wikkensarte Philaphin Buffalo Sienenees Bridge Ollis H. Wilbur Hal B. Lice Cortlandt Streat A. W. Noneacher Bouth Bethiehem

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