Wilkes-Barre Local Notes Include Fires Deaths and Rail Changes
Wilkes-Barre schedules Memorial Day events May 31 and plans for a new hotel. fire plugs planned for West Moreland and Kingston Road. local horse sold to Pocono Ice Co. Concordia concert in Wilkes-Barre next week. concerns over Young Men’s Christian Association disbanding in Stroudsburg if donors don’t act. mine foreman injured at Kingston Coal. widespread industrial suspensions at Jackson-Wooden works. Lehigh Valley management shift rumored. Susquehanna Republican convention at Montrose June 1. Delaware River shad industry booming. new electric railway proposed for Lehighton to Tamaqua. post mortem on Edward Cleary. Danville district Nouth Jeaguers convention at Berwick. various local incidents and court sentences recorded.
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Dorranceton
Plymouth
Pocono Ice Company
Concordia
Wilkes-Barre
Stroudsburg
John Armstrong
Edwaresville
Kingston Coal Company
Roin
Times Avconda
Fred Welchterdal
Sam Weybl
Callicdon
Wad
A. J. Devis
Coum
Davis
Wilkes- Barre
Danville
Npworth Jeaguers
Berwick
Patrick Trophy
James Carr
Front Street
Busquehannna
Progby
Carr
Jackson-Wooden Company
Lehigh Walter
Hollin Jr
Wilbur
Ty Alex Mitchell
Wyoming
Susquehanna County
Court House
Montrose
Delaware
Monroe County
Summit Hil
Lansford
Tamaqua
Laneford
W. BD. Zehner
A. J. Baker
Duryea
Edward Cleary
Baker
Why risk substitutes when 25 years of experience guarantees results
The speaker argues that a poor cook should use a cookbook and follow directions, noting failure rates. They claim doctors and drug makers lack the exact formula and steps of Scott's Emulsion, which is produced with 25 years of precise expertise.
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Scott
Doubt Cast On Cope Death By Own Action
Report from Pittston notes J R Cope of the Wilkes-Barre and Eastern railroad may have died by his own hand after a letter to his wife stating he would be gone. No positive evidence yet of suicide. neighbors doubt the claim as his wife and children seek support.
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Clark’s Green
Mother
Heaver
Cope
Yatesville
Sebastopol
Clark's Green
Lebarton
Pulaekt B. Myatt
United States
Lnd
Bolton
Iam
Beepstal
Jall
Cubin
Tetian
Woodward Mine Threat Worsens Near Wilkes-Barre
In Wilkes-Barre on May 2 the Woodward coal mine part of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western system faces increasing danger as the collapse of supporting pillars prompts fast evacuation. Forty workers flee as crushing pillar noise grows. mules are removed and the mine remains in a perilous state.
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Wilkes-Barre
Woodward
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Death of Infant Daughter in Measles Tragedy
A one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lafayette Decker Jr died Friday from measles. The infant was laid to rest in Moasle for interment on Saturday. Lafayette Decker Jr of Avoca is named in connection with the family notice.
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Lafayette Decker, Jr
Moasle
Avoca
Oil Cloth and Matting Sale Notice
Oil cloth sale offers 50 yards of floor cloths marked to 15c 20c 26c 30c 83c per square yard, values from 20c to 50c. Matting sale includes 200 yards of assorted matting priced from 3c to 25c, all at half value.
Troubles of Crete in Greek history and later rule
The article traces Crete from mythic Minos and Daedalus through Dorian republics, Roman and Byzantine era, and Arab and Venetian sieges to Turkish rule. It notes insurrections from 1847 to 1860, partial autonomy after 1860, and the island’s geography, economy, and demography, with Greek majority and Muslim minority.
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Crete
Minos
Daedalus
Wos A.D. A
Constantinople
Bonifice
Marquie
Montferrat
Candia
Egypt
Omer Pasha
Sao
Thenh
Turkey
Europe
Leleht
Épura
Canes
Duke of Tetouan Denies Closer Involvement in Cuban Arrest Controversy
The Duke rejects further consideration by the state department of a complaint about American citizens August Holton and Guerve shehelleu unjustly arrested in Cuba. Senate members request a presidential stance, while Holton and their companion seek damages for alleged mistreatment. They claim no ties to obstruction or revolutionary aims and recount their voyage from Port-au-Prince to Cape Haytien.
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Duke of
August Holton
Ileohuwre
Spain
Betton
Mhellon
Pyramid Pile Cure Promised to End Pain and Surgery
A patient letter from Mrs. M C Hinkley of Indianapolis endorses Pyramid Pile Cure and Pyramid Pills as a sure remedy for piles praised for instant relief, long illness, and avoidance of dangerous surgical operation. The testimonial asserts weight gain and improved health, claiming a cure for constipation as well and urging others to seek the product from local druggists or by mail from Albion Michigan.
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Wwe
M. C. Hinkley
North Mississippi St
Indianapolis
Ind
Plilea
Hherry
M.C. Hinkley
Terhember
Pyramid Co
Albion
Mich
Wall Street Apathy Flags Weekly Market Close
The New York market ends the week with general apathy and price declines led by the Grangers and coalers. North West and Brooklyn Gas show modest losses while Tennewnes Coal and Tron post small gains. total volume reaches 3.56 shares as trading pauses on a London holiday.
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New York
London Exchange
Grangere
New Jersey Central
Tennewnes Coal and Tron
Brooklyn Gas
Total Union
William Linn
Allen & CO
Tock Brokers
Mears Building
Sailors Stranded and Imprisoned in Cuba After Boat Refitting
Account details two sailors who after refitting their boat landed at St Nicholas Mole on February 12 and faced contrary winds driving them toward land. They reached Alligator Bay Cuba on February 14 and, after encounters with the Guantanamo and Santiago authorities, were jailed and paroled by April 8, with warning to avoid further detention.
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St. Nicholas Mole
Hayti
Cape Hugstien
Alligator Bay
Cuba
Unitel States
Guantananin
Bantiago de Cuba
Ito
United States
Priven
Great Shoe Bargains Today Scranton Store Ad
An advertisement claims huge shoe bargains in Scranton. The store highlights cash-only sales, bulk cash purchases, small profits, and the aim to convert first-time customers into regulars.
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Scranton
Massive Shoe Sale Offers Deep Reductions Across Styles
A local advertisement promotes hundreds of shoe pairs for men women and children at substantially reduced prices. It lists russet leather options, patent leather frames, ladies hand sewed models, misses and children's sizes with prices between one and two dollars, urging customers to inspect goods before buying elsewhere.
His Cold Reply and a Lesson on Humor
A Washington Post writer recalls sharing an intensely funny anecdote with a man who remains silent. When asked why he did not laugh, the man defines humor as the perception of incongruity under unforeseen circumstances, explaining a quoted German scientist’s view. The anecdote ends with the speaker acknowledging uncertainty about humor.
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Eugenius
Washington Post
Livestock Receipts Report From New York Market
Receipts show mixed cattle and calf demand with 1711 beeves and 608 beef quarters, 1 calf head sold, veal noted. Sheep and lambs steady, 102 head sold with prices around 50 to 60 dollars for sheep and about 25 to 26.25 for lambs. Hogs are weak at around 10 percent head, girth modest.
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New York
Recelpta
Wiyalltgr
Daftgu
Wiehorn
Stowly
Market Summary of Grain and Livestock Prices
New York report May 1 notes quiet but steady movement in flour and wheat with varied bids across grades. Prices for corn oats rye and barley show mixed activity as rain in California and higher North American deliveries influence futures. dairy and meat sectors hold steady with modest shifts in butter cheese and pork values.
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New York
City
Minnesota
Buffalo
Calfornia
Tegatsyc
Tiga
Lona
Wyatt
America
Syata
Bieta
Ize
Wamwc
State Dairy
Alée
Sas
Oity Extra India Mess
Ema Foncy
Gage
Pennsylvania
Galle
Grain and commodity markets report from Chicago May Day
Chicago markets summarize futures for Wheat May and July shifts, pork prices at 6.46 with 400 July, flour and grain notations including No 2 red and corn varieties with assorted prices, plus fuel and sugar values. The report records multiple contracted months and prices across grains, meats, and staples with occasional misspellings reflecting OCR.
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Ing
Am. Tobacco Co
Ref
Canada Southern
Ohio
Chic
Abe
Wun Way Civic
Toscos
Chile
Pac
Det
Hudson Oo
C.F
Lake Shore
Hy Louis
Nash Woven
M. K
Tox
N. J. Central
Tenn
Tron
Vinton Paci
Western Union
Chicago Board OF Trade
Seyler
E.e
Chicago
TigsTl&c
Itkatic
Bose
Pring
TugaTtac
Eastuffalo Market Report Shows Mixed Livestock Prices
Receipts of 9 cars feature sheep and lambs with steady to higher demand. Wool prices hover around 4,304.40 pounds and 1,000.00 dollars for assorted consignments as buyers assess good to prime wool and culls to common stock.
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Eastuffalo
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Daniel Heft
Carverton
Deceaseil
Benjamin R
Dallas
James L
Careverton
BE. B. Wilson
Wesley Lord
Emily R
Kate H
J. Fulmer
Edith M
Hudson River Telephone Company
Penneylvania
Seldan B. Marvin
Albany
W. F F. Sisdam
Monendale
J. C. Fitzsimmons
Alongery Searle
Grant W. Lane
William F. Suydam
Honesdale
Wayne, Pike and Lackawanna
Pennsylvanian Coal Company
Schooley Colliery
Corte
George Dunsmore
Haarteton
Coxts
Shreyn Yoors
Michael Swartz
John Hoek
Bougher
Mitten Green
John McTyavellin
Rollers
Howard Beck
Albert Watson
Daniel Poles
J. A. Hunter
Anthony Comitus
Pittston
Forest City
H. H. Dresser
Duluth
Minn
Dresser
Green Ridge
Pittaton
Athens
Neht
Millside Coal and Tron Company
Echons
Davie’ Oper Houwne
Cohoulibrary
W. Z. Searles
Carbondale
Forest Duty
J, Scott Inglis
Lacka. Ave
The
Philadelphia Times
New York Sun
Anilora
Iime
Tahernon
Port-au-Prince
Cape Hayten
Jan
Cape de Lp Bay
Haytt
Nana
Port-au-Pringe
the .Markets
Wall Street Review
Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Scranton & Pitleton Trac
National Boring & Drill'g Co
Tee
First National Bank
Elmhurst
Oon Ay Weston Mill Co
Alexander Car Replacer ‘Co
Mb Lacka. Trust & Safe Dep
National Hawksnake
H. & P. Isascihs
Scranton Axle Works
Lackawanna Ave
Williams & Clark
Myer Davidow
Chicago Grain Market
Wellet’s Market
Academy of Music
Min
Matthews Sos
Gist Seramtona
Io U
Moosic and
Buch Dale Works
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Repauno Chemical Co
Bermuda
Pierge
Penn Ave
Hood
I. Hood & CH
Jowell
Masa
Lackawanna Avenue
Paris
Fancy Paraldan
Gudef
Nave
Brown
Walkie Hate
Cerson
Lacka, Ave
Julius Traugott
W J. Davis
Wyoming Ave
Kerr, Son & Co
Brussels
Wyoming House
S. G. Kerr
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