Spirited House Session Shaken by Political Clash
Washington May 2 A routine three hour private bill session in the House turned dramatic as Democrat Lowie assailed Mr Cummings War Revenue Bill drawing an acrimonious exchange. Mr Clark and others joined the debate while Mr Bailey pressed as proponents defended party loyalty amid cross party criticisms.
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Loyal Orange Institution holds state grand lodge meeting
The Loyal Orange Institution met in Altona Pennsylvania on May 1 with 115 delegates from about 8,000 members. Grand Master W. J. Savare of Philadelphia presided. Reports showed improved condition. resolutions endorsed President McKinley’s Cuban policy and offered war support.
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Evangelical Alliance State Committee Meets in Philadelphia
The Evangelical Alliance state committee met in Philadelphia with Rev. Dr. W. C. Webb reporting progress. Delegates from across the country attended as Dr. Harris presided in the chairman's absence, and forty three Pennsylvania towns were visited to form local alliances. The body pledged support to the National Relief Association for soldiers and sailors and urged local relief committees to aid the effort. The Sabbath observance issue was debated by several church leaders from Gettysburg Harrisburg and Williamsport.
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Ashland Shooting by Highwaymen Leaves Man in Critical Condition
Three well dressed young men stopped Harry Strausser near Tayloraville, shot him in the right hip, beat him senseless, and robbed him of $12 and a gold watch. He was found unconscious an hour later and is hospitalized in critical condition.
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Europe respects our navy and predicts swift American victory
In Washington on May 4 a mood of growing respect for the United States navy spread through diplomatic circles. Observers, even those lacking prior confidence in the U S fleet, beleive the war may soon end in a clear American victory. Interference by other powers is not expected to alter this outcome beyond symbolic efforts.
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United States Offers Neutral Mediation on Philippine War
The United States signals willingness to mediate with Spain in the Philippine conflict, insisting talks occur directly between the two nations while European powers monitor. Washington notes naval strength remains sufficient and no European interference is anticipated until hostilities end.
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War Strains Bread Supply Prompting Price Rises in Constantinople
May 1 dispatch reports wheat scarcity due to U S Spain conflict causing merchants to withhold grain from bakers and bread prices to surge. Four day stock may last ten days amid rising costs in the city. Rome notes May 2 batch of unrest with bread price protests and government mobilizing reserves after deadly incidents at Molfetta Minervino and Muro.
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Sampson's Fighters Move to Counter Spanish Fleet
Washington experts assess potential Spanish moves in the Atlantic after Dewey's victory. The navy plans detection by scouting cruisers and to engage the Spanish fleet with Sampson’s squadrons, aiming for a swift second naval victory before the Mantha Hear Admiral Balipeon's fleet sails with provisions for a long voyage.
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Azores Offer Credited as Possible U S Coaling Station
Boston May 2 The Azores islands are offered as a U S coaling station by a Portal Portugal contact via Houghton Co. Secretary Long notes diplomatic negotiations are needed before any country can acquire territory. With mid Atlantic battles unlikely, the proposal could test island friendliness if a damaged ship must seek refueling and repairs at Azores under neutrality law.
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Storm on the Mississippi claims several lives near Destrahan Street
Reports from St Louis dated May 3 describe a severe Mississippi storm that upturned four or five skiffs. Occupants, including 22 year old Leonia Charlies Bohn and two companions, were swept past Destrahan Street and feared drowned. Captain Louis Seibt attributes more deaths to the storm.
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British steamer Laolhone sails with Cuban refugees
Savannah May 4 The British steamship Laolhone docked at Tybee with 12 Cuban refugees onboard. It plans to sail tomorrow for Postar amid overcrowding. About sixty passengers may transfer to the Chathoochee bound for Boston and New York, while the refugees initially resisted Dutch or American navigation duties.
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Unclear OCR notice from East Liberty market listing
Fragmentary data from a May Moy entry in East Liberty Pennsylvania. Items include primes, weights, and prices such as 104.20 and 104.05, plus mentions of lambs calves and various names. Reading is obstructed by garbled text and misread terms.
Market Notes Mixed as Sheep Lamb Prices Drift Lower
New York auction period shows steady cattle demand but weaker lamb values. Reports indicate modest trading activity for wooled sheep and lambs with occasional price drops and varying quotes. readers warned of uncertain demand and currency-like fluctuations across the Had.w market segment.
Markets Show Resistance as Selling Pressure Persists
New York May market opened with heavy selling by large operators chasing profits after yesterday’s volatility. London influence kept quotations above parity but trading remained brisk with arbitrage selling estimated up to 30 000 shares. Despite initial pressure, some stocks firmed late and led to a broad and active session totaling 155 700 shares traded by William Linn Allen & Co.
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The Tribunes Opportunity Bureau Real Estate Ads
A description of The Tribune Opportunity Bureau offering a popular clearing house for renting houses selling property exchanges and help wanted with rates one cent a word six insertions for five cents and free for situations wanted.
Rentals and employment ads fill Scranton Tribune page
A wide array of classified notices offers rental listings at Green Ridge and 905 Mahon Court, plus agents sought for sales work, attorney ads, legal notices, and help wanted postings. Readers see professional services, mortgage lending, lost items, and job opportunities across multiple firms and individuals in Scranton and surrounding areas.
Trains Schedule From Wilkes-Barre Details Routes
Pennsylvania Railroad announces weekday departures at 7 30 am for Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and for Pittsburgh and the West. A 10 15 am service runs to Hazleton Pottsville Reading Norristown and Philadelphia and to Sunsburg Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh and the West. Daily 3 12 pm service to Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh West. Weekday 6 pm service to Hazleton and Pottsville. Wood is listed as the passenger agent and J B Hutchinson as General Manager.
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City Scavenger A B Priggs Cleans Privy Vaults and Cess Pools
A B Priggs proprietor operates in the town offering services to clean privy vaults cess pools and improve pump systems. The ad lists contact points at 110 North Main avenue or Fickes drug store corner Adams and Mulberry with telephone 40.
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Wheat and grain futures mixed as French duty removal weighs
Chicago May grain prices show mixed moves with wheat recovering to a new low for the day on news the French duty on wheat will be removed for May and June. July wheat rises while May wheat and corn and oats rebound. Lard leads the provision pit with gains, pork and beef advance, cash quotes list varied grain and livestock prices across No 2 and white grades.
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Chicago Live Stock Market Report Sluggish Prices
Chicago May reports slow demand across categories. Cattle and calves show mixed bids with common to prime grades ranging from modest to firm levels. Hog prices hold steady amid steady demand as receipts approach forty thousand hogs and lighter consignments. Sheep and lambs show activity with moderate prices amid overall subdued market tone.
Scranton Architectural Firms Listed In Tribune Directory
Local listing shows multiple Scranton architects and offices with addresses on Wyoming Avenue and Washington Avenue. Firms include Erward H. Davis Lewis Hancock Jr Lacey and Boon Lyman and Reynolds, along with Welome Evner at Lackawanna Avenue and the Tribune Publishing Co. offering linotype and wire screen work.
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Central Railroad Time Tables and Connections in New York
Timetables for the Central Railroad of New Jersey and Lehigh and Susquehanna divisions show trains from Scranton to Pittston and connections at New York Liberty Street South Ferry Whitehall Street and Reading Terminal. Through tickets to all points available at the agent’s window with advance notice.
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Philadelphia Provision Market Report Mixed Wheat and Butter Steady
Philadelphia market notes show wheat prices higher for May and June deliveries, while butter and cheese hold firm. Potatoes remain firm with white potatoes described as steady. live poultry and flour demand steady with limited changes.
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Buffalo live stock sale report with varied weights
May 3 livestock sale in East Buffalo New York features hogs pigs and cattle grades from rough common to choice. Sheep offered from choice to good with some wethers and lambs. Prices listed include cattle at 4.09 and 4.75 per hundredweight with mixed quality across lots.
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Unclear Historical Market Notes From New York May Session
Fragmentary report from New York markets noting a dull trade early, a later approval of a clonal fim and a rally that lifted prices into the afternoon session. Mentions Wheat-Spot No 2 red, September options and various month names without clear totals or counterparties.
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Train Schedules for Delaware Lackawanna and Western Lines
The notice lists Monday November 21 1897 train departures and connections from Heranton and surrounding stations to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia Washington and western points. It notes express and accommodation trains with times such as 2 00 6 16 8 00 and 10 00 PM and connections at Thffulo Binghamton Oswego El Mira Coming Bath Dariaville Moune Morrie and Buttate with through connections to the West Northwest and South. Pullman cars available on all express trains and pocket timetables at the depot.
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Train Schedule Notice for Delaware and Hudson Lines
Trains from Berunton to Carbondale Wilkes-Barre and other points depart February 21 with multiple departure times from Carbondale reaching 10.65 and 6.05. Arrivals to Scranton and Wilkes-Barre listed with several afternoon and evening slots. Complete rate information available at depot ticket office. Western and Southern resort business emphasized. J W Brurdrick G B A Albany NY H W Cross D P A Boranton Pa.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Announces Antitracite Coal Service
The memorandum outlines antitracite coal usage and rail routes effective February 3. Trains depart Scranton for Philadelphia and New York via D. Horrah and Hudson, with connections to Wilkes-Barre, White Haven, Pottville, and intermediate coal regions. Westward routes include Bethlehem, Easton, Reading, Harrisburg, and Buffalo via multiple intercity lines and Pullman accommodations between Wilkes-Barre and New York.
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Trains Schedule Note From Erie to Scranton 1897
In Bifect Sep 19 1897 trains leave Scranton for New York and intermediate points on the Erie route at 7 08 am and 2 00 pm. Return trains from these points reach Scranton at 7 34 am and 12 15 pm. Fares listed as £12 and $99 per pair.
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