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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1898
Page
2
Wilkes-Barre reports Sheriff Martin and deputies were acquitted today of the Lattimer strikers killing after a five week trial with about 110 witnesses. The DA asks bail bonds continue as 17 indictments for murder remain outstanding and prosecutors plan further action.
The Cladaith de Reus arrived in Wilmington from Saville after Feb 15. Sailors saluted Customs Inspector Allen, saying they would be polite in an American port if war broke out. They hoped to be here if conflict occurred and offered fine liquor and cigars to the official.
The Kentucky House passed the Bradburn anti trust bill with sweeping provisions and penalties. It targets combinations that fix prices or curb competition and would forfeit charters for violations. The bill also includes a China bill repealing charters of mills not agreeing to ad valorem taxation.
George Spencer of Plainfield New Jersey, alias John Reed, bunco operator, was found guilty of larceny involving 1200 dollars from Selma D. Hardy of Framingham on May 6, 1897. He received a state prison term of four to five years.
The disabled French steamer La Champagne discharged cargo at the Halifax dock while a diver examined the stern. The propeller shaft shows a 13 inch shift from the stern, the propeller blade strikes the post, no hole or stern plate break found, rudder and propeller intact.
J J Mitchell announces candidacy for delegate to Fifth Legislative convention. Philip Harrington of Philadelphia visits Kane family on the West Side. Funeral attendees include John Gilhooley and daughter Katie, Mr and Mrs France Kirby and Richard Sweeney in Dunmore. Mrs James Hartnett of Beranton visits her parents. C C Hendricks of Bayonne and Thomas Hendricks visiting. Robert Harrison of North End travels to New York then sails to Bootland on Teu ftonte. Constable Edward Murphy of West Side described as seriously ill. The W C T U will conduct me.
During the week beginning March 14 W. J. Penniman serves on the jury. Miss Jennie Kane of Pittston visits her sister Mrs J J Hanlon. Louis Fitterll is buried after a funeral from Moosic residence with Requiem Mass at St. Marys and burial in St. Marys cemetery. The M E church Ladies Aid plans a vesial at the parsonage tonight. Rev J J Feeley delivers a sermon at St Marys Church praised for its eloquence and the line Show good example. Father Feeley has spoken here before.
In Forest City the Tuesday caucuses selected delegates to the county Republican convention in Montross. In Ward Two Glynn Morgan and Lafayvette Decker were unopposed. Ward One saw a three candidate race with Evans and Joseph declared elected after tallies show Pivana 124 and Jones 120. The new borough council organized with Wellbrook as president and McDonald secretary. Street commissioner race ended in a tie and awaits a new meeting.
A letter from c. D. Winter, dated Naples February 20, 1898, recounts a voyage from Gibraltar to Naples with visits to Malaga Granada Algiers and Rome. He describes beggars markets Moorish life Alhambra and Granada sights including the Alhambra cathedral and ornate interiors. He notes wages in Spain and port schedules and details Malaga markets hotels and citrus farms. The author travels with Jernyn readers Willman and Mr. Winter, describing scenes from the coast to inland landmarks and daily travel routines.
A traveler's diary describes well kept stores and hotels largely inhabited by French visitors, the American consul’s home, an English church, a governor's palace, and luxuriant gardens with orange, banana, and date trees. The group visits a fine hotel, tropical gardens, Palm Avenue, and a race track. They see Moors at a burial ground and in quarters of poverty, noting the climate and scenery as grand and the day unforgettable.
New York trading showed listlessness early with a brief rally as Americans rallied on London. Short-covering pushed prices up to modest gains in the railroad list, with total volume 243 500 shares and a late close above last night’s levels.
Market notes indicate steady Wheat Spots with prices for No. 1 northern Duluth at 1.15 afloat and No. 1 hard Manitoba around 1.14 afloat to arrive. Winter patents listed at 25 ab and winter straights at 5004.70. Earlier advances on higher cables were dampened by overseas reactions.
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe, sure remedy for piles claiming immediate comfort and potential avoidance of surgery. It argues long standing cases improve quickly and asserts the product is cheaper than surgery, sold by all druggists for 50 cents.
A sharp advance in large export transactions boosts bullish crop signals, followed by an UNKeStIV close. No. 2 red contracts run through several months with mixed quotes in March May and July. Spot corn steady, oats mixed, and dairy products show varied firmness. Petroleum refines steady near 6.85 in New York and 5.20 in bulk.
Wheat and corn prices show steady to unchanged levels across March contracts with mixed grains and potatoes quoted. butter and cheese stable while cotton and rye demand dull. Live poultry and dressed poultry markets vary by grade as flour shipments report sizable but mixed totals for the period.
Chicago March 9 futures trading showed firmer May and July offers while September edged higher on lagging crop data. Wheat prices rose modestly as May line rallied and corn and oats held steady. flour and barley prices drifted with light receipts and shipments noted across the market.
Market report from East Liberty Pennsylvania notes varied prices for bulls, cows, and calves. entries include steers and heifers with prices around $2,004 to $4.15 per unit, and veal calves at about $6,007, reflecting mixed conditions and multiple lots.
Fragmented pricing data for cattle pigs and sheep at Buffalo sale shows mixes of grades from dull to choice. Pigs and lambs receive varied bids with culls and selections noted and totals including approx 575 dollars.
New York market notes show beef steady with native steers around 6.00, hogs lower near 4.20, with progress on bulls oxen cows and veal values across beef cattle categories. Sheep and lambs listed around 4.50 to 4.70, hogs around 4.20 despite slower trade, reflecting typical market volatility for March 9.
Chicago live stock market shows cattle active and strong with 14 500 head cattle and 21 000 head hogs traded. Calves at strong prices amid hogs and sheep activity, with lambs also noted. Market figures reflect high demand and broad participation by buyers and sellers.
Fragmentary report notes arrests balances and casual markets. Mentions cash sales, bids, barrels and prices such as 46.00 and 4.90 per barrel. Specific details and entities are obscured by OCR errors, but reference to trades and cash offers remains.
Advertises special attention to business and personal accounts with liberal accommodations according to balances and responsibility. Offers 3 percent interest on interest deposits. Vault protected by Holmes Electric Protective System.
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