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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1899
Page
2
Cambridge Ohio resident Dr Bradford endorses Johan Moffs Mal Extract as a tonic and invigorator. He claims it strengthens digestion, boosts energy, increases red blood cells, and raises resistance to fatigue while promoting calm.
London reports warn Canada and the United States face a potential diplomatic clash as Parliament debates the Alaska boundary. Sir Charles Tupper and Sir Wilfrid Laurier are described in harsh terms, while Britain urges restraint to avoid war. Washington notes ongoing talks and postponement of a joint commission meeting with no immediate plan for resumption. Direct negotiations between Hay and Tower pursue amicable adjustment, with arbitration as a backup if talks fail.
Philadelphia reports rapid Jamaica trade growth due to tannin exports and improved cultivation. Bananas arrive aboard fine ships, flood Broad Street as a weekly fruit market on Fridays near Baldwin locomotive works. Prices are very low with nickel buys common. amid strong demand, exports from Jamaica to the United States rise steeply, signaling potential growth for Cuba and Puerto Rico trade as well.
Whiledelphia reports that ten Mormon missionaries arrived on the steamship Pennland from Liverpool and were placed under guard at Bremerhaven by police. The group, mostly German born with a few Scandinavians, had been selected to guide the Mormon church.
The Pennland landed sixty seven cabin and 120 steerage passengers amid tensions with the German government over polygamy. Police ordered the departure of the ehjers. Immig ration inspectors will start work on the steerage passengers this morning. The ship completed the Liverpool to Delaware Breakwater run in 10 days 5 hours and 55 minutes, a top performance.
A gas explosion in the No 4 shaft of Kiligaton Coal Company in Wilkes-Barre injures two men Walter Duncan badly burned and seriously, Michael Pitchineki severely burned and facing likely death, while David Morris suffers head injuries. The slope and air bridge are wrecked and most brattice work and doors are blown down.
Fort Wayne Indiana July 24 Rev Maurice Sampson of the Heidleborg Reformed church resigned as pastor at the evening service a day after delivering a sermon to the Fort Wayne and Wheeling Ball teams in support of Sunday games. He said the resignation was not related to his stance on the baseball issue.
Wilkes-Barre toiled through a tight game, scoring in the last inning to beat Reading 4-3 after a late rally sparked by Clymer and a key double. Thatcher and Fox worked the battery as Betts umpired. In Lancaster, Allentown forfeited to Richmond after Newark failed to appear for the scheduled game.
The market opened lower but recovered, led by New York Central amid general gains in late trading. Pennsylvania and several rail stocks moved up, while Manhattan and Federal Steel were volatile. commentary urged buying Vanderbilt and Federal Steel as earnings improve amid rising iron demand.
Eastern League results show scattered figures including Montreal beating Toronto 3 1 Medieater, and Worcester trailing Hartford with 7 to 6. Other lines list Providence 1 and Manchester style totals with Minneapolis 4 and Island Rapuls 81 in a garbled summary of standings.
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The Leader baseball team easily defeated the Dine from the Gholn ature last evening at Athletic Park by a score of Trio. This is their third win from the Clove in two weeks, and they will play the Gent's fur this evening. Dishing works nine and an interesting contest is expected.
The Walnut Street Blurs challenge the Monitors on July 30 at Monitor Ground. Captain T Gulden leads the Blurs as host and organizer confirms the venue and date.
Fragmentary OCR lists dairy items and prices including butter creamery, cheese, per bushel and box prices. Mentions Otgwide and Heahe-Per Durholie marrow with uncertain figures and misread product lines.
Wheat futures showed firmness with July contract grades rising as the market reflected light demand and tighter carrying supplies. Prices in the grain market edged higher on July trade amid steady buying interest from traders and local buyers in Philadelphia.
July 24 reports a mixed U S grain scene with spot steadiness in flour and wheat and minor price shifts across corn and oats. Spot quotes show varied bid levels. options trading opened firm then softened with modest daylong changes and close near prior marks.
Chicago price action shows an early advance for wheat fading to unchanged as September closes. Corn edges up slightly while pork and lard trade weakly under September orders. cash markets mixed with quiet flour and soft sugar and whiskey shown.
Chicago July 4 cattle trade held steady for general runs and strong for prime beef and good to choice sheep. Prices quoted for steers and heifers varied, with receipts of cattle about 17,000 head, hogs 4,000 head, and sheep 16,008 head.
Receipts show varied cattle, calves, hogs and sheep with steady to higher tone in some categories. Steers and heifers mixed, fat cows and bulls steady, stockers firm. hogs mixed with stronger close, sheep and lambs dull but steady amid light volume.
New York markets show mixed activity with cattle firm to higher on top grades while lower grades ease. Calves and buttermilks remain under pressure. bulls and cows active with varying price moves. Sheep and lambs steady to higher amid limited supplies. hogs slow but firm at quoted levels.
East Tiberty July 2 market active and higher overall with gains in beef cattle hogs and sheep. Prices show prime and best Yorks firm. calves and lambs meet steady demand as buyers show interest in medium and common grades.
Wilkes-Barre July 21 strike by messenger boys at Western Union and Postal Telegraph offices seeks higher wages. When replacement workers were tried, strikers intimidated and assaulted some. Police restored order as managers warned of crippled operations but expected full staff by midnight. Strikers claim only two have accepted jobs and the strike remains organized.
About 200 messenger boys employed by the Postal Telegraph company walked out in a strike in New York on July 24. Key offices in the financial district were affected as the boys demand 24 cents per mile for messages, pay for undelivered messages, clothing allowance of 50 cents weekly, and permission to buy their own clothing.
A collage of help wanted ads and notices lists positions sought by individuals: a young man seeks a clerk or bookkeeper role. a nun and married man seek various service posts. a first class stenographer or entry bookkeeper. an experienced grocer or dairy clerk. a fireman, office man, or delivery driver. a young girl for housework. a woman for washing and scrubbing. a driver for deliveries. a boy for clerk or delivery. a dry work at home. and a young lady in an office. Many ads include addresses and references.
For rent the old home Wor Friendleen on Adding avenue. It will be rented as a whole or fitted up for two families. Suitable for a boarding house or furnished rooms. Inquire Fo LL Hitchenek Bon Fire Insurance and Real Estate Commonwealth Foundiue.
Rail timetable notice shows May operation changes for Lehigh Valley Railroad with trains from Philadelphia to New York and various branches. Key routes include White Haven and Easton connections, intermediate stations via DL line, and long distance destinations such as Towanda Elmira and Buffalo. Pullman services and reservations are noted with departures from Bethlehem and Scranton areas.
Train schedule listing departures from Scranton to New York Newark Philadelphia and other points via multiple routes with express times and Sunday services. It notes connections to elevated railways ferries and Long Island trains and lists station offices J HOLHAUBEN and J P BALDWIN as general agents.
Erie and Wyoming Valley routes announce timetables for trains from Scranton to New York Newburgh Hawley Loyal Pointe Lake Erie with departures at 2 p m 1 am and 2 25 p m and Sunday trains to Lake Erie calling at intermediate stations with 300m and 62 miles listed times and stops.
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