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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1897
Page
8
A rare report notes diamonds of extraordinary purity and brilliance, claiming the base of fine white crystals set a new standard in the industry. The text emphasizes unprecedented quality and value, signaling a landmark moment in gem trading.
The Luzerne County Republican committee, meeting in Wilkes-Barre, announced district primaries on August 7 and county primaries on August 28 with the county convention on August 91. Prominent candidates for district attorney include A Fell Wadhames Jones Keck Carr, while clerk of courts contenders are Wagner Thomas Koons Leth, Idewellyn Williams Kemmerer Wilde Phillips among others.
A July storm across Pike county caused heavy crop damage along Haymond Kill creek and in fruit trees. Grain fields were shredded and hail fell in Dingman township. Lightning stunned Augusta Hrach and Miss Catharine Brodhead at Milford and Brookside Villa. Two Jersey cows died on George Hursh’s Pike county farm and a lightning strike damaged the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western fire house at Tobyhanna.
Boland seeks 3960 dollars from Luzerne County for feeding prisoners and vagrants. He claims a 30 cent daily rate was set by prison commissioners, with 129 in April, 118 and 4 vagrants in May, and 121 and 4 vagrants in June, noting a 2500 dollar debt as of July 1. The suit tests whether commissioners could fix feeding rates.
The Republican County Committee met to set the county convention for August 10 and to name district sites in Mahanoy City Ashland Jamaqua and Pottsville. Chairman L D Edwards presided with Dr George A Mobore as secretary. Officials discussed naval port appointment support for Major John Finney.
Flein Tamaqua resident Solomon Lowenstein died at his home aged 68. He was born in the area and had long been a notable figure in local business and stock market circles. Further details unavailable.
A Tribune notice advertises low cost help classifieds, claiming one cent per word secures top household assistance and quick responses through the paper’s Want section.
The text notes a German immigrant from Nassau who moved to this country in 1804 and worked in stock handling. He built a vast business guiding live stock markets across Eastern Pennsylvania and New York, with 800 head driven by railless shipments to markets.
Stroudsburg July 1 Three attendees of the Chautauqua enjoyed a short trip to the Delaware Water Gap yesterday. A large number are expected this week and will include notable instructors such as Mies J. W. Shoemaker president National School of Education and Oratory Philadelphia Professor George B. Hynton vice president National Benefit of Elocution and Oratory Philadelphia Professor H. B. Coggawell Mansfeld Pa.
William Wins buro better known as a slate export pioneer from Bangor has been heard from from San Francisco where he operates a patent desk lamp business under the name William Arthur. He disappeared months ago and now resided in California.
Stroudsburg July 11. The school board remains deadlocked on selecting a new principal to replace Prof. J. J. Unger. Five applicants have been considered and five ballots cast without a decision. Another election will be held next Wednesday.
Forest City plans a July 1 excursion to Lanesboro with a 4:20 a.m. departure and 6:00 p.m. return, fare 76 cents adults 40 cents children. Locally, Ackers and the Cunninghams are noted, while the Enterprise Hose Company reports progress toward a new team and a fifty foot ladder with council support.
Avoca Conclave L O H will meet in regular session this evening. A notice at area collieries enforces the new law taxing foreigners three cents per day until naturalization. Several residents and visitors including Joseph Gulden and Mrs. Mary Dunn are noted in local movements. A school board meeting elected teachers for the ensuing year.
A local retailer announces the end of wallpaper sales with 25 000 rolls to be cleared at reduced prices. Prices listed include 10c and 15c per roll, with many rolls offered at 25c and 35c, as the business exits the wallpaper trade.
Industrial brief notes Junius Pierpont Morgan poised to assume real management of the Lehigh Valley railroad, expanding control over New York Central and Hudson River, West Shore, Harlem, Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg, Reading, and Erie roads. A New York Sun quote questions the power of moneyed interests and anticipates tensions in coal markets and potential price shifts.
The New York market opened with little interest as trading stalled during a holiday in London and the heat drew traders away. Only light turnover appeared, with several issues including rail and city bonds cited among the few transactions. Various Scranton area securities and local industrial issues were listed among the day’s standings.
A July New York market note outlines mixed conditions across staples and futures. Wheat and wheat-related contracts show weakness amid bear government outlooks and liquidations while spot prices vary for corn, oats, and rye. Livestock, dairy, and fats areas report steadiness or minor moves with limited consumer impact.
Philadelphia market report details mixed commodity quotes for wheat and corn with grain futures steady or lower and butter and cheese prices holding. It lists receipts and shipments across wheat corn oats and live poultry with varied regional prints and moisture-impacted values.
Chicago trading closes show mixed futures with wheat and corn quotes and varied receipts. Grain prices span wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley futures with pork and lard values noted, alongside shipment totals for flour, wheat, corn and other grains.
Hot weather limits business at Philadelphia stock market with cattle prices mostly steady to lower and sheep weak. hogs active and firmer led by western weights. Chicago and Buffalo reports show mixed cattle and hog demand with higher weekl y gains in hogs and varied sheep and lamb values.
Liberty market notes July 10 show cattle steady Hoge market unchanged prime prices around 8.9 million for best light Yorkers and middle weights with $1.75 to $3.0 ranges. common to fair Yorkers 6.7 million. heavy stock 3.8. roughs 2.0. Sheep market steady lambs 4.25 to 4.50 and veal calves listed.
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