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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1897
Page
5
Scranton dated March 26 1897 from W W Davis manager of the Scranton Tribune in the city addresses a formal letter to a sir recipient. The archival snippet preserves the station name and date as key identifiers in this brief notice.
New York data show growth in mills and shops and steadier rail demand. Despite foreign shocks and legal battles over rail disolutions the trade review notes rising output, stronger prices for rails and plates, and moderate March earnings down 4 percent from last year.
Judge Horton in Chicago circuit court overruled motions to dissolve temporary injunctions restraining removal of telegraph wires and tickets from Harry B. Wiley and other business firms. The decision holds the board of trade not obliged to furnish market quotes to bucket shops and that bucket shops or their personnel have no right to receive such market news.
Senator Plau of New York was injured in the senate chamber when a glass door swung outward and struck his left eye. The impact broke the skin and caused profuse bleeding before the wound began to heal, damaging his forehead briefly.
Officials plan tight security for murderer Butter alias Ashe on the steamer Mariposa bound for Australia. The cabin will be cleared except two berths and the setter, with grated window, reinforced door frame, manacles leather mittens and handcuffs, and constant watch 24 hours a day.
In Frankfort Kentucky the final joint senatorial ballot falls two votes short of the required sixty six. The tally shows Hunter with 46 votes, Blackburn 15, Davie 6, and Sine 1, with three pairs recorded. Senator Stege states he will not vote again.
Socials at the home of S. J. Benjamin featured a wide guest list from Peckville and surrounding towns. Notices include Odd Fellows lodge installations dates, Blakely police reorganization plea for citizen cooperation, church services schedules for Methodist and Baptist congregations, and local ecclesiastical events.
Sunday services planned with Mot le Bi thuret at 10 30 a m and 680 yp pa Pew W H B Holder to preach. Local residents visiters and travel notes include Mrs H F Hollister returning from Brooklyn and Ward visiting Dubeis Pa. Nettle Druffier and Cassie Moran are mentioned. The Diamond Jack Medicine Company shows at Sarsfield opera house. A Kulike dam burst at Cuobhy Swamp affecting Spring Brook reservoir and water supply. Funeral of John Nelson noted with Langcliffe cemetery burial. Juvenile Order of Foresters to meet in their Poomm Unis room.
Entries report visits and travel among residents including Tunburnnock and Scranton social circles. Notables include Mrs Leighton’s late husband’s family, Elmira and Olid connections, and desertion from Elmira College for vacation. The piece mentions Mrs Jeverlal Campbell and Dr F J Bardwell’s mother’s health as concerns.
Mr and Mrs C W Brodhead of Montrose returned home after a short visit with friends. William Sibdeys confined to bed with illness. A supper and apron sale at the Brick Church Wednesday evening raised about $60.
New York on March 26 reports renewed depression on the stock market with widespread declines across railways and industries. Tobacco drops to 74, closing the day down, and total sales reach about 2,000 shares amid a somber session with few rallies.
Philadelphia and Chicago markets show firm to steady tones across dairy butter cream, cheese, and meat cuts. Prices for beef, pork, lard, and fats hold with slight variations, while grain futures list wheat corn and oats with March May July quotes.
Market report from Buffalo dated March 26 lists prices and quality notes for veals hogs and sheep. Hogs show good demand with prices around 4.00 to 4.25 per cwt. sheep and lambs advance by 1 to 2 cents with mixed grades and clipped offerings.
Chicago March 28 market notes show steady demand across cattle hogs and sheep. Calves and lambs mixed with prices ranging around 81.74 for calves and 12.0 for hogs, with heifers and heavy steer lots shipping. Sheep receipts near 9000 head and overall market described as steady with inferior to choice grades observed.
Pittsburgh businessman T. J. Blacksnore of Haller & Blackmor endorses a tonic he says cured his rheumatism in 24 hours after months of pain. He praises the Mystic Cure as the only effective medicine after consulting five physicians and recommends it to others. Sold by Carl Lorenz, drugist, AlS Lickawanna Ave, Scranton.
Multiple rental ads list rooms and houses for rent near Adams Avenue, Greenfield, and surrounding streets. Properties include main and attic rooms, a modern one with updated conveniences, and a small house near Doula on premises. Listings mention April 1 availability, with contact details for agents and owners.
Connolly and Wallace unveil a new assortment of fabrics with 50 pieces of Redfern Serges at 50c per yard, all-wool mohair and crepon styles from 1.25 to 1.50, 46 inch widths. Special bargains include 15 pieces all-wool 46 inch checks and plaids at 50c, black Sicilians half price at 50c, black brocaded mohair 46 inches at 50c, plus new silks including taffetas foulards Habutai and striped taffetas. Complete line of black satins and taffetas.
Classified ad clippings show numerous old style help wanted notices with male applicants for postal clerks carriers and government jobs, lighthearted get rich schemes, patent attorney offers, agents and solicitors positions, and a veterinary service listing. Names and addresses include 209 Washington Avenue Opp Court House and Dr. Roos 232 Adams Avenue with office hours noted.
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