Engine Tests Signal New Hog Engine on Ontario and Western
Industrial world brief reports a new hog engine tested on the Ontario and Western road at Mayfield to evaluate its performance on steep grades. Officials say one fireman suffices with proper instruction, noting tests show the locomotive and equipment meet builder standards and parallel trials on the Lackawanna line.
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A. C. Ballsbury
Minster
T. S. Lloyd
J. M. Daly
Lackawanna Road
Mayfield
Ontario and Western Road
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road
Lackawanna
Ontario and Western
Wild Cats Rail Schedule and Crew Roster for June 29
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western board lists Wild Cats trains and crews for Friday June 29, including Wallace, Gerrity, and Pillican. North and South divisions show arrivals and times from 4.15 a.m. to 6 p.m. with staff such as Magavern, Cawley, and Hennigan. Additional entries cover Summers, Puller, Pushers, and Passenger Engine duties across north and south routes.
Lackawanna Telegraph Service Gets Western Union Messenger Aid
Superintendent Foley announces Western Union will supply messenger boys to meet all Nret close trains and deliver messages to passengers without leaving seats. Dining car baggage transfer and messenger service on the Lackawanna route are praised by travelers.
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Foley
Lacka- Wanna
Western Union
Lackawanna Nuthead
Rock Island 1201 Engine Tops Colorado Excursion Run
The Rock Island lines tests engine 1201 delivering power and speed on a four-town Colorado excursion train. The engine reached over 72 mph between Chicago and Rock Island on a four-coach consist. Three more excursions are planned for July 9 July 17 and August 1 with one fare plus 2 for round trips and through dining car service on all trains.
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Tullway
Rock Island Road
Chicago
Rock Island
Colorado
Elias
Rock Teland
Utah
Missouri River
Collieries Sell Steady Output Fueled by West Demand
Collieries in the area keep steady work as heavy demand for anthracite in the west grows. The D, L, & L Railroad formerly ran four trains daily to Perth Amboy for western towns. now only one train travels to Jersey while three head to the western states via Pennsy lines. Not only D, L, & L but also A. Pardee & Co benefit, with activity rising last week.
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Perth Amboy
Jersey
Pennsy
A. Pardee & Co
Coal shipments steady but mining funds short at Cranberry
The Hagzleton Sentinel notes coal loading continues in Pennsy ears with steamboat as the main western fuel. Cranberry colliery has orders to run for some time yet lacks the funds to pursue mining with available means.
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Pennsyears
Cranberry
Hagzleton
Custom House
Rail lines race to expand with new fast link Cleveland to New York
Settlement shows Erle railroad to gain a fast service between Cleveland and New York with a Pittsburg link possible. Town Central railroad passes to Minneapolis and St. Louis. likely operated separately. Duncan Wills buy 4100 acres timberland in Huntingdon county with branch expected. Central Passenger engines 458 459 assigned to New York and New Jersey divisions. Tulmele Central ships 1,000,000 pounds flour to Havana and 1,000,000 pounds tobacco to Liverpool and Belfast. Elizabeth town station on the Philadelphia division rising in Lancaster county. brick building, 90200 feet, 20 000 cubic yards earth to fill. landslides after heavy rains affect new cut at Elizabethtown.
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Tt Ie
Erle
Cleveland
New York
Pittsburg
Town Central Railroad
Minneapolia
St. Louis
Duncan & Wills
Duncannon
Huntingdon County
New Central
Brooks Locomotive Works
Dunkirk
N. Y
New Jersey
Tulmele Central
Evaneville
Havana
Liverpool
England
Belfast
Ireland
Pennaylvenia Railroad Company
Eilzabethtown
Lancaster County
Philadelphia
Elizabethtown
GALLEN'S Fashion Deals Offer Low Priced All Wool Suits
Local retailer GALLEN'S touts bargain all wool double breasted suits, vestee sets, and blouse outfits up to 16 years, with prices claiming savings versus Philadelphia and New York stores. The copy emphasizes hobby prices, quantity discounts, and asserts no Scranton store matches the value.
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Philadelphia
Scranton
Singing Festival Contest in Brooklyn Selections for Kaiser's Prize
The Brooklyn United Singers selected the entry Dae Deutsche Lied by Swiss composer Peter Fassbaender with words by Adolph Hachtmann from over 300 submissions for the Kaiser's prize. The silver minnesinger statuette with imperial and national emblems awaits a June handover by Ambassador von Holleben to the Saengerfest hosts.
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Peter Fassbaender
Adolph Hachtmann
K. Saenger
United Singers of Brooklyn
Frank Damrosch
Emil Paur
Julius Lorengs
Prussia
von Holleben
Anthracite Prices Advance Tied to July Output
Trade促 advances in prices set to take effect Monday with restricted tonnage for July. Anthracite leaders report 4,250,000 tons target against 4,199,000 tons actually produced in July 1899.
Pennsylvania June Anthracite Output Rises Past Records
State reports indicate Pennsylvania anthracite coal production for June will surpass any similar month in years. Conservative estimates set June output at 4,250,000 tons, about 250,600 tons more than June 1899 and over half a million ton beyond the agreed monthly tonnage, prompting actions to rectify the excess.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
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D., L. & W. Board For Today
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Mowe
Miller
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Secor
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Womin
Hennett
Mallett
Mo Binnie
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McTane
T. Doudican
Puller
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M—C. Cawley
Magavern
Wildcats North
J. Berartz
C. Kingstey
Galagan
Tams
EB. Masters
Natemitt
T. Fitspatrick
K. Castner
E. van Vieit
Ketcham
M. Hennigan
Nauman
Stevens
Wartel
O. Randolph
Speedy
Gallen's
Brooklyn, N. Y
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Elven
Hopkins
Lackawanna Avenue
Rochester
Connolly Annallac
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
I2zcit Renue
Third National Bank
United States
Capital
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Wood
M.D
Hot Springs
S.D
Groadway
Vine
Cincinnati
T &T
Palladelphia
Smitay
Pitteberg
Washington St
Boston
Main St
Gugulet
Camauo-Martion
Clark of
Teranty
Out
Gunster & Forsyth
F. Theel
Fee North
Philadel Pa
Pierce’s Market
W.H. Pierce
Lee Awe
Poon Ave
Oy Copeulpe
Copaiba
Pe. Bebe
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Eronsons Sons
Pilsner
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Mount Pleasant Coal
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