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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1897
Page
2
The Times reports a burglar entered the Methodist parsonage in Wyoming, threatened Rev William Triebel and family, and escaped with minor losses. Miss Triebel identified a suspect if seen again, while a separate Sturmerville break-in netted cigars and valuables. A stagecoach accident then injured several passengers nearby.
The Scranton and Pottsville Coal Land Company and the Hed Agh Coal Company, with $250,000 capital, have secured 450 acres of coal land at Pottsville. A diamond drill will prove the veins, followed by a large breaker and sidings on the Heading and Pennsylvania railroads for shipments. Congressman Morgan B. Williams of Luzerne is among the investors.
The Gillson's Sparrowbush Stage carrying passengers was struck by a switch engine near Conkey's Crossing on Saturday afternoon, wrecking the vehicle. A lady passenger Miss Hattie Haymond escaped by leaping from the stage just before the crash escalated. The incident occurred during a Fort Jervis trip and reports say the driver and others survived with injuries likely minimal.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a mysterious disease linked to alcohol and a forbidden substance. The text mentions a secret method to dose individuals, a Renova Chemical Co reference, and a plan to ship to New York with covert instructions.
The Anthony culm washery at Miner's Mill will be ready for operation about July 1 and will employ eighteen men with a capacity of three to six hundred tons per day. The firm operates wash plants in Dunmore and Sugar Notch producing five to eight hundred tons daily each, with markets for the washed coal finding higher prices.
Wilkes Barre June 9 The Leader reports west side burglaries rising with thefts from John Semanek on Main Kingston including whiskey cigars cash and stockings A rear entry led to more loot at Trughea Glennon vaults near the Kingston lumber yard three quarter barrels of lager were taken The police are blamed as thefts increase prompting talk of a vigilance group while other local items note a LV company payroll teachers exam and social events Local names include John Semanek Mary A Golden T B Harrison N G Parke Ida Penman and Rev and Mrs Parke plus Mauch Chunk and Farview references
The sixteenth semi annual Sunday School convention met in Avoca at the Primitive Methodist church on Tuesday and continued through three sessions despite heavy rain. Delegates, led by Rev. J Jones and Rev C Prosser, debated revival methods and teacher goals, with essays and a question box. next meeting set for December in Nanticoke.
Fragmentary OCR text provides no clear event, names, or places to identify a real news item. The readable portion lacks actionable facts or identifiers to form a valid title and summary.
A pair of ball games are slate this afternoon on the Nicholson diamond featuring Dalton against Nicholson's second nine. Next Monday, Taylor Reds meet Nicholson's first nine for another contest. John S. Niver of Clark's Summit visits his uncle J. A. Niver this week. Mr. Jackson of New York installs a separator in his creamery and plans butter for the season at one cent per quart. Mrs. Amanda Latham returns home after a week with her sons in Gouldabere. The Universalists Aid Society will meet this afternoon and evening at Mrs Bacon's residence.
Anecdotes recount political and personal escapades of noted figures including a Western Reserve lobbyist exchanging heavy stakes for a vote and Senator Harris of Tennessee famed for honesty and poker. The tales cover bribery, bank failures, and wartime intrigue with vivid, era-appropriate dialogue.
In a Washington scene from the past, Harris greets Joe Shelby with scorn while recounting a liquor feud from Carlotta. The exchange recalls old alliances and rivalries among politicians and a humorous note on political loyalties and drinking.
Wall Street shows renewed vigor with a two week rise in Invaliea and strong end to the session. Sugar dealings were lighter though total volume topped yesterday and several issues led advances including Grangers New Jersey Central Delaware Hudson Reading and Western Union. Tobacco and Bay State Gas also rose while GE gained a point as the market closed near session highs. Total stock sales reached 206551 shares.
An old advertisement urges urine tests and sediment as signs of kidney illness and promotes Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy. It claims relief for back pain, urinary issues, and liquor effects, with sample bottle offers and mail order to Dr. Kilmer Co. Also included is a blurred New York Produce Market update with various grain and dairy prices.
Cattle steady with demand from native feeds and exporters. prime steers scarce around 4.10058 per hundredweight. Hog market active but lower at 24 to 58 per 160 pounds. receipts heavy. Sheep and lamb prices mixed with spring lambs bringing about 8.74 per cwt and western offerings moderate. Cattle receipts 15,600. hogs 10,000. sheep 21,000.
East Buffalo New York June 9 cattle receipts nearly all consigned with six head on offer market steady to firm hogs market fairly active buyers mixed prices quoted for hogs from 8.75 to 8.40 per hundredweight with good to choice weights seen. Sheep and lambs receipts 18 cars market fairly active lambs from 7.00 to 4.90 per hundredweight and sheep from 2.25 to 4.35 with cull stock lower.
Oil City reports include junior-certificates figures with 5 credits and 7 shipments. The report notes a bar rele of $6 792 and total shipments tally 190 906 barrels across the market.
Chicago grain prices show mixed futures with Wheat July and September quotes varying, Corn July to September trading patterns differing, and Oats and Beans listed. Cash markets display firmer corn and wheat values with specific bid ranges for No. 2 and No. 1 white stocks, plus prices for pork, lard, and dry salted products. Trading volume lists daily totals for wheat, corn, oats, barley, and rye in thousands of bushels or barrels.
The June market reports show weaker prices for common and medium cattle grades due to ample supply while good stock remains in demand. Traders note softer tendencies as buyers steady bids and packers adjust expectations.
Smyrna rugs and carpets offered at half price amid a wary market mood. The dealer notes the clearance must finish and advertises medium grade 30x60 inch Smyrnas priced at $1.50 and $1.75 each.
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