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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1897

Page

5

Senate opens fifty fifth congress with nominations debated

The Senate convenes for two and three quarter hours with a large audience as Teller questions Me Bliss for interior secretary. Sherman receives compliments and cabinet nominations including Bliss. Wolcott returns as President pro tempore. Executive session follows confirmations.

Me. Bliss Secretary of the Interior Sherman Wolcott Washington United State Senate House of Representatives Alt. Quay Pennsylvania Howvers Penrose Davis Miinnesota Senate Wis Colorado Hick Teanully Ted Ma Pruden Molgingow

Unclear fragment on nominations and remarks at meeting

The passage praises Mr Hilley and argues assistant secretaries could overcome a point raised by Mr Teller. It notes no other speeches were made and that General Alger and Judie McKenna were not mentioned. Nominees were captured without a formal vote.

Teller Hilley Alger Judie McKenna

Train wreck near Cochran shocks Aurora crew

A fast passenger train from Cincinnati to St Louis along the Western Ohio line wrecked four miles west of Cochran. The engine and tender plunged into water after 600 feet of track collapsed. Both crewmen survived, climbing to trees and being rescued.

Aurora Ind Cincinnati St. Touls Ohio’ South- Western Cochran Fromman

Gradual Improvement in Trade Reported by G Dun & Co

New York March 5 reports in the weekly Review of Trade show slow steady improvement with better demand for metal and pig iron products, while speculative buying wanes. Money conditions remain easy and stock markets show limited activity as producers adjust capacity and prices stay low. Patents for the week total 246 in the United States, 59 in Canada, less than last year.

New York G. Dun & Co London United States Canada Hons, Ltd William Linn Alake i CO Flock Brokers Meara Lilly Harty Bo Pri Cinidea Southem St L Chie Mile St Tey Ti Toy Rita Clic Pao Bsas Uilet Tiliaen Cwee Lake Shory Tex Wits J Central Central Oedere Orks Omaha Reading Southerm H Coton Packie Wabush Lowther Big Lehigh Valley Saeed Hat Rr

That Mt Lookout Accident Reveals Mine Safety Failings

The Pittston Gazette reports a sudden shaft collapse at the Mt Lookout mine near Wyoming. Eighty workers below ground narrowly escaped injury as a funnel shaped hole opened, water and quicksand rushed in, and a pillar design failed under the break.

Scranton Tribune Teases Editor Doug Pepper Career

The Scranton Tribune samples editor Doug Pepper’s future moves as Cleveland retires to private life and speculation swirls about whether Pepper will craft Ohio and Grover era material for the next four years.

The Scranton ‘Tribune Doug Pepper Cleveland Provident Cleveland Times Grover Dino

General G F Wiles One Arm of War and Recovery Tale

A Sentinel feature profiles General G F Wiles of Halstead Kansas and Windsor New York. Once captain then lieutenant colonel and brigadier general with Sherman he recounts typhoid fever inflammatory rheumatism and paralysis before recovery aided by Dr Williams Pink Pills. Pills sold by druggists or by mail from Sciencctady New York at 50 cents a box or six for 2.50.

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New York Produce Market Report Snapshot

Market notes from New York in March show flour and wheat prices steady to firmer with various prime and No 2 grades offered. Elevators and futures shift with May and July positions. lard and butter show quiet to steady trends, while Western and South American products trade amid limited availability.

New York Daly Wolvanedy Wwe May Des Doe Dull Peices Chicago Mie Niage White Do Wakovlt Zhai Uiet Antothangey Strontier Western Stein South America C. Tutter Chiesa Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Provisions Market Sees Firmer Prices

Provisions in Philadelphia on March 1 show firmer prices amid higher demand and cautious buying. Lists cover meat cuts from pork to bacon with varying quality notes and regional price ranges amid a tightening market.

Philadelphia Pune

Chicago grain and pork prices on March 1

The Chicago market shows leading futures for wheat, oats, and pork with March and May contracts quoted. Cash quotations list several grain items with prices and terms, including futures and spot figures, amid a dull to firm market tone.

Chicago K. Hc Aleas Harley S.toedo Pini

Market Receipts Mixed Amid Varied Livestock Demand

Chicago reports mixed receipts with cattle and hogs showing firmness at some levels while others rise. Unclear items include stockers, feeders, and heavy packing lots, with uncertain weights and unidentified brands or bidders.

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Fragmentary text notes unclear data points

OCR fragment mentions numerical values and vague identifiers with no clear event or entities. No decisive action, date, or organization can be determined from the readable content. further context is required to form a proper summary.

Bullato Live Stock Market Report in Buffalo

In Buffalo on March 6 cattle mixed and weaker, sheep and lambs stronger, hogs weaker. Market notes show varied packer activity, with prices unclear and several entries damaged. Readers are advised to rely on full market listings for exact bids and lots.

Buffalo N.Y Norv Janie

Opals Topic Sparks Superstitious Exchange

A quirky exchange arises as a superstitious man asks if opals are unlucky and another replies in a clipped, dialect style. The dialogue references a white opal and a coat, with a nod to Washington Star as the possible source or context.

Washington Star

Vacancy ad in Tribune Want Columns

Short notice urges owners to place a small advertisement in the Tribune Want columns to attract tenants. The message emphasizes quick visibility outside regular listings and suggests a cost of one cent for a basic ad.

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For Rent Listings Overflowing With Details In City

A cluttered advertisement page lists rental properties along Spruce and nearby streets including a five room house with hot and cold water and laundry, a twelve room and bath residence with steam heat, and three floor flats at 4 Spruce Street. Also notes an auction or inquiry point at 1612 Wichburn Street and a property at 1612 Luckue Ward.

Help Wanted Females One Cent a Word Ad

Classified notice seeking female help with terse wording. Indicates one cent per word and a location at 620 Quinney Avenue. Mentions reference required and prompts to apply for work in a terse historical help wanted format.

Vieil Samuel W. Edgar

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