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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1897
Page
2
A bold claim describes a special sale of fine white crystals never before rivaled in the history of the Thade region. The text hints at unprecedented value and exclusivity for collectors or buyers without detailing dates or venues.
Article details a disrupted public parade in the Phoenix club scene with private groups leading the march, a lone horse with drooping feathers representing city presence, and ongoing social notes about local residents, businesses, and visitors.
On Saturday the third Independence Day festivities featured Hand and baseball teams entertaining a large crowd. Taylor Reda and Nicholson played twice at the ballpark with a Nicholson band escorting fans to the grounds. Scores show the Taylors losing 11 to 1 in the morning game and winning 6 to 1 in the afternoon. A dime concert and fireworks capped the evening before a funeral procession for Edward Latham. Local residents and visitors attended various events throughout the day.
The notice advertises affordable household help with a one cent per word rate and urges readers to place their “Want” in the Tribune for quick results. It reflects a local classifieds pitch from Ply- area residents Mr and Mrs John Johns.
The notice mentions residents spending the Fourth with friends and visits from Mr and Mrs Peter Kohl of Providence. It notes a Congregational Sunday school event at Lackawanna Park, and Rev Mr Owens from Wilkes-Barre preaching at the Congregational church on Sunday.
Lehigh Valley officials discussed a novel house boat concept to float between Towanda and Tunkhannock on the Susquehanna. The vessel would include kitchen and sleeping accommodations and operate for three days pending approval from President Wilbur, with a commission target around July 16.
Industry reports rising profits for mining and transport firms amid lower coal tonnage and stock drawdowns. Prices stabilise after a June rise proposal, with demand seen to grow into year end. Fires and accidents noted at Union Mill Creek breaker. safety and ventilation challenges highlighted at Wilkes-Barre and other mines.
Fragmentary notice advertises wall paper sale with prices 10 cents and five cents per roll. Reads rough listing of wall papers and large discount terms.
The pair, a white woman and a colored man, married in Galesburg after Miranda Foote left her Stronghurst home. Crawford worked at a driving park tending trotters from Mrs. Foote's stable. The marriage caused a sensation in Stronghurst where Miranda is valued for her fancy work and piano skill.
David Farrell courted Maria Jarrell in Ciudad Juarez Mexico. He claimed he thought the gun was unloaded but fired at her, killing her. In a suicide attempt, Farrell shot himself.
London correspondent recalls Barney Barnato born Barnett Isaacs in Whitechapel who made a fortune in South Africa after 1873. It details his rise with Cecil Rhodes, De Beers deals, and the Kimberley mine consolidation, plus character traits and a note on his death by his own hand amid vast wealth.
Chicago market report shows hog prices at 3.55 to 3.95 per hundredweight with heavies 3.50 to 3.95, cattle steady to firm with beeves 3.86 to 6.25, cows and heifers 5.75 to 6.45, Texans 8.50 to 4.15, stockers and feeders noted. Sheep market firm with limited detail.
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