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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1898

Page

2

Spain and United States Peace Talks Reported Opened

Madrid officials deny formal peace negotiations are under way though the foreign office says talks proceed from private initiative. French ambassador Cambon authorized to present Madrid note to Washington as Spain seeks peace with the United States amid hopeful European reaction.

Madrid Spain United States Sener Sugasta Foreign Office Paris Washington M. Camben Weyemie Interpote Secretary Day France M. Cambon London Leeve Europe M. Carmbon

Corbett McCoy Fight Draws City Hall Stand

Buffalo mayor Diehl denounces brute prize boxing while backing boxing as healthy. He warns against any scene that could bring an undesirable element to the city and vows to act to prevent such a fight within Buffalo.

Buffalo N. Y Corbett McCoy Diehl

Robbery at Exeter Strikes Jenkins & Co. Store

Five masked men broke in at Jenkins & Co. general store in Exeter between 2 and 3 this morning. They bound and gagged two clerks, dynamited the safe, and carried off 200 dollars, six watches, and various jewelry before escaping. Miners on their way home reported the crime.

Wilkes-Barre Exeter Weat Pittston Soclork Jenkins & Co Henjamin Jenkins Sam Treder

Pluck and stamina linked to health and enterprise

A discourse on character and endurance linking health to business success. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is praised as the cure for many ailments rooted in poor nourishment, claimed to purify blood and banish disease germs. A testimonial from Henry County Missouri describes relief from headaches, nerve pain, and insomnia after use.

Pierce FG. Hiedser Henry Co Mirree

Burglars Escape After Upstairs Window Alarm

Residents heard groans from an upstairs window and alerted the watchman who hurried to the scene and freed the two. Officials in surrounding cities were warned of the daring burglary. It is believed the thieves fled by train toward Elmira New York.

Wupetakre Elmira N. Y

Spain's Poverty Causes Cited by Official Figures

Philadelphia reports from Spain's official figures highlight 16 million population with half unemployed, 72651? without trade or profession, 67440 women among them, 4,003,201 men and 924,401 women in agriculture, 6,106,470 illiterate, 1,720,20 pupils taught by 30,082 teachers, and 44,046 male instructors.

Philadelphia Spain Heargent

Relief Commission appoints new officers and plans aid for Cuba

At Philadelphia meeting the National Relief Commission reported a balance of 8981222 on hand. Gov. Daniel Hastings and Alexander Van Rennselaer elected to the commission and executive committee. Special commissioners Krauskopf McCook Gibson reported arrival at Santiago and requests for supplies. Plans include shipments to Fernandina Camp Thomas Camp Alger Newport News and Key West and a Porto Rico depot to serve Pennsylvania troops. A New York citizen offers an ice plant donation not exceeding 19100.

Philadelphia National Relief Commission Daniel H. Hastings Pennsylvania Alexander von Rensselaer Rabbi Krauskopf Henry C. McCook Charles H. Gibson Santiago Fernandino Camp Thomas Camp Alger Newport News Key West Willam Potter Loula C. Vanuxem Alexander van Rennselaer G. OG. Groff Porto Rico Dr. Groff New York Commission Cuba

American flag stolen and replaced by Spanish flag in Hanover Township

In Wilkes-Barre on July 17 a full size American flag over the Hanover Township public school house was taken and a Spanish flag measuring 9 by 6 feet was hoisted. A crowd gathered and four men, John Gumbert, John Gilroy, Walter Bnyder, and William Rinemeyer, climbed to the cupola and removed the Spanish flag. The American flag was raised again and the Spanish banner was torn up and trampled.

Wilkes-Barre Hanover Township S&s John Gumbert John Gilroy Walter Bnyder William Rinemeyer

Fatal Nitro-Glycerine Blast At Herculea Powder Plant

A nitro glycerine house explosion at the Herculea Powder company in Pingle California injured and killed workers. At 4 15 a.m. another blast killed four men and many were fatally injured. The dead are J Palveraz Herbert Stratton Patrick Murphy and John Ashe.

Scenic Line of the World Promises Grand Rocky Mountain Views

The Denver and Rio Grande railroad offers tourists and transcontinental travelers double daily service between Denver Salt Lake City Ogden San Francisco and Los Angeles with through Pullman sleepers and tourist cars. Send fifty cents to S K Hooper in Denver for six beautiful alber type Rocky Mountain views on framed 1 1/2 by 4 paper.

Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Colorado Utah New Mexico Denver Salt Lake City Ogden San Francisco Los Angeles H. &.Tupper Broadway New York S. K. Hooper Col Rocky Mountain K. Hooper G. P T. A Colo

Prince Bismarck Not Dying, Says Physician

Berlin dispatch reports from a conservative paper that Prince Bismarck’s physician Schwenninger denies rumors of his death. The telegram states he is doing well and his condition is unchanged.

Berlin Teegliche Rudsenhau Schweninger Prince Bismarckh

Sleep Cars and Fast Service From New York to Chicago

Travel by Delaware Lackawanna and Western train No. and No. 7 from New York to Chicago offers lowest rates with superb dining car service and elegant equipment.

New York Chicago Delaware, Lackawanna and Western

Sugar Leads Wall Street Slump After Early Rise

The New York market rose briefly in early trading but sugar and allied stocks weakened. Heavy stop orders appeared as prices fell more than four points from the peak, with overall decline desultory and volume around 34,000 shares in a day dominated by selling pressure and market rumors.

New York Hearly Intereets Somo Chsor William Linn Allen & CO Menra

Wheat and Flour Prices and Commodities Report

Philadelphia market summary July 26 shows wheat prices firming for contract grades July to September with various minings and shipments noted. Flour and cereals list straight and patent varieties with price ranges and regional demand including western and southern markets. cheese and butter firms, live poultry steady, and receipts totaling wheat 4 0 bushels, corn 2 0 bushels, oats 1 0% bushels.

Philadelphia Lallee Lower Gigalte Cortyo Gadsige Sarge Pennsylvania Hijai Barrela

Grain and dairy prices slide in midweek market report

Prices for wheat corn and oats show weakness with spot markets quiet and exports muted. Butter remains firm across regional creameries while cheese and eggs hold steady amid mixed regional quotes in the New York July trading note.

New York Ieee Western Creamery Mulie Abe Elging State Dairy Ieulsye Idulilgo Egex Steady Ate Pennsylvania Holic Western Treeh

Weathered Note from Chicago on Shipping Delays

A fragmented Chicago wire reports uncertain weather and shipping delays mentioning Liverpool Antwerp and December. The text appears as a clipped update with misread dates and broken phrases about heat and corn.

Chicago Liverpool Antwerp Alyc

Help Wanted and Rooms for Rent in Scranton Area

Help wanted males to represent a New York house selling wines and liquors in Scranton district. Must be hustler with good references. bond required. salary paid. Also wanted a gentleman seeks a large comfortable room with bath near central Tribune building. Desk room offered. property for sale in Dalton PA includes nine room house with bath furnace land and fruit trees. attorney J W Carpenter listed.

New York Scranton Rawford & Co Arcade Dalton J. W. Carpenter Mears

Keble School for Girls Opens Twenty-Eighth Year

The Keble School for Girls in Syra cuye opens its twenty-eighth year under Bishop Huntington. The new term begins Thursday September 16. Applications are invited to Miss Mary J. Jackson.

Keble School Syracuye Bishop Huntington Mary J. Jackson

Local Advertisements and Commodity Quotes

The page lists business services at 703 Quincy for scalp treatment massage and other grooming, plus fluctuating cash quotes for agricultural products and meats. Prices include lard per 100 pounds at 3.46 to 4.40, pork barrel at 50.0, and various grain futures such as No 2 oats and No 2 yellow corn with small changes.

Cattle and Hogs Mixed in Chicago Sale

July 27 Chicago cattle sale shows choicer lots strong but overall slower with price declines for steers cows and calves. Hogs weak due to over supply while sheep demand and prices improve with higher spring lamb values. Totals: cattle 1400 head hogs 1000 head sheep 15000 head.

Chicago

Market Report From Fast Liberty Pennsylvania

A brief market ledger from Fast Liberty lists multiple commodities and prices including hogs and pigs with figures like $104.10 for a lot and veal calves priced at about $1. The fragment references various weights and grades such as prime and common and mentions beet workers and veal calves in the same short report.

Liberty Hoge—llower

Market Receipts and Prices Reported for Livestock

Buffalo N Y July 27 reports cattle receipts steady and hogs and sheep steady to higher. Hog price near 4.70 to 4.80 per cwt, cattle and lamb values mixed with best lots at firm to higher bids. Sheep and lamb receipts show fair to good quality with lambs steady to higher and wethers around 4.85 per cwt.

Fuat Buffalo

Unclear City Sale Report From OW City July

Fragmentary notice from OW City Pennsylvania dated July 247 references credit balances certificates first bid cash highest bid sales cash totals and large shipment figures including 114057 barrels with runs 31418 barrels and 1000 barrels noted alongside.

OW City

Miners Convention Ends Without Wage Demand

Altoona Pennsylvania July 27. At a coal miners convention a planned wage demand for July 28 was not formally issued. Operators were ready to refuse any increase and no strike was declared, though the expected action was imminent. The threatened strike set for tomorrow was not publicized recently.

Altoona

SITUATION WANTED AD LISTING VARIOUS APPLICANTS

A compilation of diverse help wanted notices lists individuals seeking work in Scranton and surrounding areas. Positions include wholesale grocery experience, housework, baking, waitress, nurse, coachman, clerk, bookkeeper, factory or shipping roles, and general labor. Names and addresses accompany each ad for direct contact.

W. B Albright Avenue City Capouse Avenue King Elwell A. B.C Tribune

Dentists Listed With Offices In Scranton and Welcome

Professional dentists Dr. I Olyman of Scranton pri teetor, Wyoming and Mal Dr H F Reynolds ofp P, Dr C C Laubach at 14 Wyoming Ave Welcome GC Snover Gil Washington Avenue. Hours to 1 and 2 to 8.

DR. I. Olyman Scranton PRI- Teetor Wyoming Mal C. C. C. Laubach Wyoming Ave Snover Gil Washington Avenue

Physicians and Surgeons Directory in Scranton

A local medical directory lists physicians and surgeons with practice addresses on Wyoming Avenue Adams Avenue North Washington Avenue Spruce Street Madison Avenue Linden Street Mulberry Street and a veterinary service on Linden Street. Hours vary by doctor with offices from morning to early evening and specialties include women disease rupture truss fitting and chronic conditions.

C. L. Freas Omce

Greatest Naval Battle Shoes Blown To Pieces

An item notes a dramatic naval battle and describes damaged shoes found in a store on Washington Avenue. It advertises women and men’s footwear with falling prices and mentions Bauer’s Orchestra providing music for events.

Philippine Islands Nettleton Washington Avenues Rosa Indies

Time Table for Lehigh and Susquehanna Division Trains

Railroad timetable printed June 2 1898 shows trains from Scranton to Pittston Mountain Park Lakewood Atlantic City New York Newark Elizabeth and more with departures at 8 50 10 30 2 30 7 10 am and various pm hours Sundays and holiday services noted. Returning trains leave New York Liberty Street North River and Whitehall Street with connections to ferries and elevated lines.

Lehigh and Susquehanna Division New York Fot Liberty Street N. 1 South Ferry Whitehad Street Scranton Pittston Lakewood Atlantic City Newark Killaabeth Rennet Mawel Chunk Diaibane Bethte- Nem Boston Philadelphia Baltimers Washington Ressonity West Bethlehem Long Patch Ocean Grove Stee Reading Lebanon Morrisburg Hellentown Im Am Pom Sun Ee Spotteville North River Stow York Whitehall Street Broadway Ferrice Brooklyn Staten Talons Hauser

Erie and Wyoming Valley Transit Schedule Fragment

In effect June 25 timetable notes show 160k stasisy entries and routes via Erie to Scranton with arrivals from above points at 17 A. Lf SS m and 8 p.m. from Lake Ar and 7:40 p.m.

Beranton Leon Erie KR Scrontan Rom Lake

Delaware and Hudson Sunday Train Schedule Detail

Train times from Scranton to Carbondale Wilkes Barre and other points listed with New York Philadelphia connections via Lehigh Valley and Black Diamond Express. Sunday trains include departures to Carbondale Wilkes Barre Albany and Montreal with lower rates to U S and Canada. Beranton and Albany schedules shown with numerous numbers and times.

Lehigh Valley Railways Coal Service Revised May 15

Lehigh Valley Railroad announces coal region service changes effective May 15. Trains depart Scranton for Philadelphia and New York via D. and H.R. routes with multiple daily departures including Black Diamond Express options. Connections reach Pittston Wilkes-Barre Easton Bethlehem Reading Harrisburg and western destinations via connections with D., L. & W., and Ty. & YR lines. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars operate on all trains between Wilkes-Barre and New York. Officials: Rollin F. Wilbur General Supt and Chas S. Lee Passenger Assistant Cortlandt Street New York A W Nonemacher Division Passenger Agent South Bethlehem Pa.

Scranton Philadelphia New York D. A Polline R. R Bethlehem Easton Reading Harrisburg Rincipal D. H.R BR Point Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Ithaca Geneva Pri Wikes-Harre Philadelpha Rollin Wilbur Chas Lee Cortlandt Street A.W. Nonemacher South

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