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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1899

Page

2

Val Verde Copper Company Offer Sparks Investor Interest

A promotional notice touts the Val Verde Copper Company with low capitalization of 120,000 shares at $5 par, plans to extend operations across 14 claims between Val Verde and Lombard Goode mines, and aims to list on the Boston Stock Exchange at $7.50. Promoter Upshur and notable backers are cited, claiming potential high returns for early buyers.

Treasuries Val Verde Copper Co Wiley Ae Boston Journal He Peeten London Conte Pee Pavand Copper Trust Neomore AL Verde Copper CO Richter Val Verds Val Verde Lombard-Goode United Verde Via Madonna Chicago Echo Val Verde Copper Company, Ltd Mir Val Verde Co George L. Upshur J. W. Mackay Comstock Postal Telegraph Cable Company C. P. Huntington Southern Pacific Railroad Company John J. Valentine Wells-Fargo Banking and Express Company J. B. Haggin Homestake Ontario Anaconda VAL Verde Copper Company Boston Stock Exchange

Lackawanna Wins First of Series Over Scranton High

Lackawanna defeated Scranton High School 7 to 5 at Athletic Park yesterday afternoon in a hotly contested game. Carson and Cooney starred for Lackawanna while Herrington and Walsh pitched well. Troon Corbett Phillips and Gallagher led Scranton. The game was halted at 7.05 due to darkness after 3 hours 25 minutes of play.

Scranton School of Lackawanna Toth Tehme Lacckawanna Carson Herrington Walsh Lackawanna Por Mahon Cooney Troon Corbett Phillips Gallagher

High School Team Prevails After Rain Delay

The game was allowed to continue after a thirty minute rain break, both clubs changing ball suits, and was called at ninth inning due to darkness. A three game series is planned, with dates and venues still TBD. The High School squad showed superior teamwork and fair play, with changes anticipated on both sides.

Tropp Lackawanna Boys

Scranton Marks Dewey Day With Flags Across City

The observance was quiet with flags flown from city masts and many buildings but no ceremonies or closures. Banks and public offices remained open and business continued as usual.

Scranton

Nonsensical OCR Fragment From Newspaper Page

Uneven dialogue shows a humorous or damaged OCR excerpt with lines about a bite and a maid or couple. The text includes quotes and stray phrases such as Don't move, Thin is so nicy, Than you do love me, darling, Nonsense, it helps my toothache, Bite. The readable content is fragmented and lacks a clear news event or structure.

Fred

Miners Shut Out as Newark Beats Scranton in Atlantic League

Atlantic League results show Newark defeating Scranton as McPartlin stymies the Miner attack and Scranton’s fielding stands out. Allentown falls to Wilkes Barre in a tight contest with Reading extending its win streak to four as Lancaster tops Serranton for third. Reading and Newark vie for first with Newark in front.

Scranton Newark McPartlin Allentown Wilkes-Barre Reading Paterson Lancaster Minor Gavin Chesbro Serranton W PC

Newark Defeats Scranton for Fifth Straight Win

Newark won its fifth consecutive game by whitewashing Scranton in a matchup highlighted by McPurtiin holding Scranton to two hits and Cegan delivering hard hitting. Scranton’s outfield also showed notable work in the game.

Newark N. J Scranton McPurtiin Cegan

Eleven-inning win for Wilkes-Barre over Allentown

Wilkes-Barre edged Allentown in eleven innings after a late run by Geoeckel in the tenth was ruled out for failing to run to first base. The home team then won in the eleventh with a batting surge.

Wilkes-Barre Mey Wilkes- Barre Allentown Geoeckel Bower R.ele Stimmer McManus Vorhees Smith Umypire Henderson

Laincaster’s Southpaw Dominates Paterson Hitless Day

May 1 Paterson game sees Laincaster’s clever southpaw hold the local team in check, only one run scores in the second inning. Visitors excel with timely hits and solid fielding, Pilon Jr. behind the plate. Umpire Betts officiates as Cler HTO000000-14 records the action.

Paterson Laincaster Hie Mercy Beore H.R. Cler Lateaster

Reading Beats Richmonds To Run Fourth Straight

Reading won its fourth straight as Garvin allowed only three scattered hits and struck out eight. The visitors scored two runs on errors by Cockman and Mees. Garvin kept Richmonds hitless on balls and led Reading to an 8 to 2 victory in a 200 attendance game.

Reading Richmonds Garvin Cockman Mees HichMond Tutteries Miller Chesbro Steelman McDermott

National League Scores and Batter Highlights Across Cities

In Cleveland Louisville Pittsburgh Baltimore Washington and Brooklyn games the Nationals posted varied early results with multiple errors and strong battery performances. Key pitchers include Waghey Zimmerman Dowling Sugden Bowerman and Hi. umpires Brennan O Day Smith and Gaffney.

Cleveland R.ile Louisville Waghey and Zimmer Dun-ningham Kittridge Powers Day Brennan Louisving Weecereesey Ououooidy Hi and Sugden Dowling Wittridge O'Day

Western League Scores From Kansas City Night

Kansas City defeated Minneapolis 8 to 1 Bt Paul beat Milwaukee 7 to 3 Detroit won 9 to Buffalo 0 Indianapolis edged Columbus 11 to 2

Kansas City Minneapolis Bt. Paul Milwaukee Detroit Buffalo Indianapolis Columbus

Interstate League standings snapshot

New Castle 7 leads Wheeling 5 Toledo 4, Fort Wayne 2 Youngstown 10 Mansfield 3 Grand Rapids 7 Dayton 1 with top team leading by two games in the circuit.

New Castle Wheeling Toledo Fort Wayne Youngstown Mansfield Grand Rapids Dayton

Atlante League Opener Set in Scranton With Parade

The Atlante league season begins in Scranton on Thursday as Scranton faces Richmond. Before the game both clubs tour the city in carriages led by a band and perform a concert at the park prior to the 3:30 kickoff.

Scranton Richmond

For Rent two modern houses in Carbondale area

Just completed improvements seven rooms each. Asking 200 per month. Also a team of years lease offered. High floor space, rare opportunity for live work with capital. Properties Nos 310 and 522 North Washington Avenue suitable for physicians offices and residence. Contact Henry Be-Min Jr at 401 Connell Building.

G. E. FL & Bon Carbondale D. PB Tribune of LA Washington Avenue Anny Henry Be- Min, Jr Connell Building

Wanted Case of Bad Health Solicits 6 Cents for Samples

An appeal urges sending 6 cents to Hipans Chemical Co New York for 10 samples and 1 000 testimonials. The terse notice frames a consumer health claim and requests payment as a prerequisite to receive materials.

Ee Ae Aee Bend Hipans Chemical Co New York Unique Embroidery Co Fulton &I

Twirlers edge Willow Street 6 to 1 defeat noted

The Twirlers suffered a 1 to 6 loss to Willow Street State with Stillwell as batter. The Eureka baseball team challenges Minooka or South Side on May 7 at Minooka grounds. lineup lists Cannon Shipton Loftus Keenahan Gallagher Kellett captain OBrien McDonald Gaughan Jr. Trainer Joseph Schrader noted.

Twirlers Harry Decker Hot Tomatoes Billers Jrs Harry Stillwell Jacob Schrader Eureka Minooka South Siie James Haswell Cannon Shipton Loftus Keenahan Gallagher Kellett O'Brien McDonald Gaughan, Jr The Tribune Willow Street State Stillwell

Turned the Mules Loose at West Ridge Colliery Strike

Sixty boy drivers and helpers at West Ridge colliery near Green Ridge Street went on strike after Foreman Kinsley discharged two workers who sought a committee to push start time from 8 to 7. The mules were loosed and later captured. They demand reinstatement of the discharged worker. Breaker boys struck last week but returned to work without gains.

West Ridge North Main Avenue Green Ridge Street Kinsley

For Sale and Rent Notices in Local Tribune Classified

FOR SALE TEN R I P A N 3 FOR content druggists. One gives relief. FOR SALE OR RENT SINGLE HOUSE Quincy avenue city steam selling price 6000 rent 0 per month Including steam heat G F Reynolds FURNISHED ROOMS FURNISHED FRONT ROOM FOR rent In quiet house one or two children Address W P 8 Tribune Mesas WANTED TO EXCHANGE WANTED TO EXCHANGE A FINE upright piano first class make but little used for good Horse and buggy Address P O Box 247.

GBL Wand Scranton Gas and Water Company Pryde Park Gas Company Quincy Avenue City G. F. Reynolds W. P Tribune oMes P. O Tlox

Briggs Cleans Privy Vaults and Cess Pools

Local ad notes A B Briggs offers cleaning services for privy vaults and cess pools with odor control and improved pumps. Orders accepted at North Main avenue or Kicke's drug store corner Adams and Mulberry. Telephone 6549. Also multiple help wanted notices for washing, ironing, house cleaning, bartending, and a driver position.

Sumer Avenue Franklin Avenue

Wheat and Corn Prices Steady in Philadelphia Market

May trading shows wheat firm with higher contract rates while corn remains steady. Mixed price quotes for No 2 and white varieties appear, with other commodities like butter, cheese, sugars, cotton, tallow, and live poultry largely unchanged. Receipts include 1 000 barrels of flour and 4 0 0 sacks. shipments list 9 000 bushels wheat, 1 000 bushels corn, and 6 000 bushels oats.

Philadelphia Izige

Wheat and corn futures mixed with modest declines in New York

Prices show futures for May and July moving irregularly after a brief rally as the market clears with a firm tone for some contracts and a partial decline for May. Nearby May and July curves exhibit small shifts while December and September hold steady to weak as supply and delivery notes surface.

Carrington & Cusack New York Metropolitan Manhattan Brooklyn Northern Pacific Federal Steel American Steel and Wire Aquidathon Continental Tobacco American Tobaccs Colonel Whitmore Legett & Meyers Bears Ford Clave Tito Duluth Egge Kary

Heavy receipts press cattle hogs and sheep market

Receipts were unexpectedly heavy driving prices down across cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle averaged around 5.4 to 5.0 per hundredweight with steers to 5. cement near 0. hogs about 7.85. sheep and lambs showed firm demand but overall softer prices due to oversupply.

Walic Saito St Ada Steldo Colonie Colorado

Chicago Grain and Produce Market Report

Grain and produce prices and reports from Chicago on May 1 show wheat and corn futures with gains and losses amid demand shifts. The record notes fluctuating quotes for No 2 spring wheat No 5 corn and other commodities including flour futures, oats, barley, flax, and various cuts of meat and sugars.

Chicago Ocala Due Harley

New York Market Report Mixed Prices for Livestock and Wool

May sale notes mixed demand for cattle sheep and hogs. Moderate native steers and fat oxen shown with bids around 4.80 to 5.90 per hundredweight while veal calves and lambs sold unevenly. Wool and woolen products traded at mixed prices, with calves and lambs listed and sparse buyers.

New York

Chicago Live Stock Market May First Update

Chicago traders report cattle results from May 1 trading with steady demand and moderate advances in feeder and beef cattle values. Traders note steady volumes and cautious buying across major categories.

Chicago

East Buffalo Market Report Shows Mixed Prices

May 1 livestock market notes mixed results with higher bids for steers and heifers. Idaho hulls and other commodities show gains while odd figures and obscurities appear in the OCR text.

East Buffalo Idaho Venta Onsler Taymontly Heop Lambie

Local professional listings and services in Scranton area

A catalog of local professionals and businesses in Scranton Pennsylvania including Dr L M Gates offices and hours at Board of Trade Building plus Dr L Bpreas rupture specialist, the Lackawanna School preparatory courses, Rev Thom aans Wann LL B D, Walter J Tuell seeds Clark & Co seedmen and nurserymen, Wire Seroine manufacturer, Baers Orchestra music services, Bauer conductor at Wyoming Avenue, and Proth ers printers supplies and packaging at 1 Washington Avenue.

School OF the Lackawanna Scranton Owens Rept Bend Thomaans Wann Walter J. Tuell

Railroad Timetables and Train Departures from Scranton

Rail timetable details list trains to Philadelphia New York via D and F, White Haven via F and R, Pottville via D and HOR, Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Ithaca and Geneva, and Buffalo Chicago via various routes. Pullman parlor cars run on all trains between Wilkes Barree New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Suspension Bridge. Contacts include Rollin H Wilbur South Bethlehem CHAR LEE W Nonemacher and ticketing at 309 Lackawanna Ave Boranton Pa.

Scranton Philadelphia New York LGR White Haven Madleton Polnte Pottaville Hethichem Huston Reading Harrisburg D. & Hor Izduois Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Ithaca Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago All Points West D. É Tt Pullman Lehigh Valley Wilkes-Barre Philadelphils Suspension Bridge Rollin H Wilbur Bethlehem Lee Cortsland Street W. Nonemacher Passengrer Ament Bethlnhaem Lackawanna Ave Boranton

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