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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1899

Page

3

American Beef in Foreign Lands and Trade Relations

Washington debates the army beef report and its impact on a German policy aimed at removing pretext for stringent trade measures. Officials expect no drastic action. court findings may shape diplomatic replies while seeking a reciprocal arrangement to end discriminatory American beef products.

Washington Reischstag Committee Imperial Cabinet White United States Germany State Department

Havana Arrives Quarantined With 63 Passengers and 1405 Soldiers

The Havana steamed into New York quarantine this afternoon from Havana carrying 63 cabin passengers and 1405 soldiers from the Second U S Cavalry Second Artillery Fleet Fifth and Tenth Infantry among others. Notables aboard include Brigadier General H O Hasbrouck General M Co Butler General O P Pearton and Major G It Smith. The ship will be held at quarantine for the full five days, with all passengers detained until Thursday evening likely.

New York Havana Second United States Cavalry Second Artillery Fighth Tenth Infantry H. O' Hasbrouck M. Co. Butler PP. Pearton O. H. Ernst G. It Smith G. HH. Legon J. BD

Hanna’s Enemy May Win in Ohio Politicking

Cleveland mayor James W. Holcomb, head of the Anti McKissen Committee of Fifteen, predicts Hanna’s mass convention plan could boost Hanna’s foe McKissen to influence. Holcomb says McKissen is weak now but could gain delegates, win the nomination, and become governor if Hanna’s event succeeds.

Cleveland, O James W. Holcomb Henna McKissen Hanna Holcomb McKissan Columbus McKisson

Bribe Allegation Ties Standard Oil Case to Squire Claim

Attorney General F Monnett recounts a motion scene in the supreme court as he presents a claim alleging a man offered 400000 to halt litigation against the Standard Oil Company. The speaker identifies Charles F Squire once of Cleveland now in New York City and says Squire claimed to represent Frank Rockefeller and Charles N. (truncated)

Ohumibur F. Monnett Supreme Court Virgil P. Kline M. F. Miltcott Standard of Company Standard Old Company Charles F. Squire Cleveland New York City Squire Frank Rockefeller Charles N

Haskell Named in Standard Oil Company Stockholders List

New York financier Haskell appears among stockholders and officers listed for the Standard Oil company, reflecting the era’s prominent business ties and leadership.

Admiral Dewey to Visit Philadelphia for Grand Army Encampment

Admiral George Dewey intends to attend the thirty third Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Philadelphia next September if service allows. He would preside over the naval veterans convention at Independence Hall as guest of Naval Post No 400. A committee plans to meet Secretary Lane in Washington to arrange a large naval demonstration during the encampment.

Naval Grand Army Philadelphia Admiral Dewey Grand Army of the Republic Naval Post Naval Veterans’ Convention Independence Hall George Dewey Ashbridge Washington Lane

Supreme council of Steam Engineers plans nationwide organizers

Philadelphia May 8 the supreme council of the American Order of Steam Engineers meets in its thirteenth annual convention. It plans sending organizers across the country as councils in many states boast nearly 4 000 members. The order says it will not strike or interfere between employers and employees.

Philadelphia American Order of Steam Engineers

Governor Signs Bills Limiting Liability and Regulating Militia

The governor signed bills authorizing partnerships to limit liability to capital subscribed, and establishing penalties for violations. Another measure provides for enrollment, evaluation, discipline and regulation of the Commonwealth militia. It also addresses reinsurance and business by fire and casualty insurers, and transactions by unauthorized companies.

Harrisburg May Commonwealth

Transfer of 68 Million Silver Dollars to New Mint Site

Philadelphia begins moving 68 000 000 silver dollars from the current mint and post office vaults to the new mint site. The first load of 10 000 000 is driven by Benj αποτε Wilber, a Maine wreck survivor, as 20 000 000 already at the post office is relocated to the new vault, while 48 000 000 at the mint awaits transfer.

Philadelphia Benjamin RL Wilber Maine Havana Harbor

Gobin to Command Third Brigade in Harrisburg

General Gobin will command the Third Brigade of the National Guard in Harrisburg, succeeding the late Vice General Frank Magee. The appointment follows Magee's death.

Gobin Harrisburg J. P Goblin Third Brigade Vieneral Frank Magee

Markets Demoralized By Liquidation On May Day

The New York stock market faced heavy liquidation and bear pressure with many margins wiped out. Local stocks feared the impending Fund franchise tax bill while London bought 30 000 shares and sterling declined after early support. Weakness spread across groups including Flower Stoves Brooklyn Transit New York Airshaft and Metropolitan with numerous declines among specials and rail issues.

New York Commission House London Sterling Exchange Aome Milaneek LO Proteot Pepe ‘Allese Brooklyn Transit American Tobacco Metropolitan Continental Tobacco Manhattan National Steel Consolidated Gas Tediouws Enter Wined

Improvement in the winter wheat belt and market declines

Clearing balances reached record highs with $18,971,000 in horse balances and a $13,000,000 credit balance at the clearing house. The sub-treasury debit balance surpassed $10,000,000 as trading opened above prior levels but weakened later. The market faced heavy liquidations amid speculation, with expectations of a possible rally before tomorrow's close. Governor Roosevelt's anticipated For bill influenced traction stocks and a large number of margined securities faced losses.

Sub-Treasury Hilea U.S Carrington & Cusack New York Metropolitan Street Railway Brooklyn Rapid Transit Manhattan Continental Tobacco Roosevelt Krene

Unclear OCR text fragment from Philadelphia area listing

Fragmentary OCR unreadable text mentioning places, contracts, listings, and names without coherent news content. No clear event, person, organization, or date can be identified from the readable material.

Poultry Firm Trade Figures From Old Ledger

A fragmentary invoice lists winter chickens and spring stock from a poultry firm. It notes 3,000 barrels and 10,000 sacks of flour, 9,000 bushels of wheat, 67,000 of corn, 18,000 of barley, and various shipments of oats and other cereals. Names and precise items are garbled but show agricultural trade activity.

Elf Riety Evry Gallie Mali

Prospects of Buffalo strike settlement and market mood

Chicago reports early settlement hopes for the Buffalo strike and trader sentiment that the government crop report could be influenced. Prices move with wheat, corn, oats, and pork values shown in mixed quotes, with lard, whiskey, and sugar futures noted.

Chicago Buffalo MyuTlge Barles Salle

New York Market Notes On Cattle and Hogs

Market items show steady cattle trade with fleece and beef quarters, noting prime beef, clipped cattle, and spring trade. Hog prices rise with prime hogs and modern terms, while calves and meal demand remain steady. figures are partly garbled.

New York

Chicago May 1 Cattle and Hog Markets Report

Cattle receipts strong with demand lifting prices fully. Western fed steers traded around $4.50 to $5.00, choice heifers and feeders steady. Hog demand slow, prices about one cent lower. heavy buyers around $3.64 to $4.00. Sheep active with demand high. Colorado lambs sold near $5.00, shelled at $2.60 to $5.10, export lots higher. Total cattle 2500, hogs 14,000, sheep ?

Chicago LGARD Colorado

Cattle Receipts Steady with Mixed Fresh Shows May Market

May 9 cattle receipts reported around 41 core with market steady. Fresh receipts scarce with best cattle near six to eight dollars. hogs and sheep receipts show firmness in quality stock. Lambs and pigs noted with steady to strong demand and high top prices, overall tone cautious but steady.

Icotenes

East Liberty Market Prices Cattle and Hogs Mixed

East Liberty reports cattle mostly unchanged prices. hogs stronger with midrange prices around $4100 to $4040 per hundredweight. Sheep and veal calves show wide ranges with choice lambs near $8 to $10 and veal calves around $6 to $8.

East Liberty Cattle Market

Oil City May Report Shows Flat Balances and Low Bids

Credit balances stand at 1.15 with no bids on certificates. Shipments total 80 004 and Nr 52 007. Runs number 36 501 with an average figure noted.

Oil City

Proposals Sought for Stationery Fuel and Supplies for Pennsylvanian Departments

The Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds and Buildings invites sealed proposals to furnish stationery, fuel and other supplies, and for repairs and distribution of public documents for the year ending the first Tuesday of June 1910. Proposals must include bonds with two sureties, or a surety company, and be delivered to Harrisburg by noon on June 6, with contracts awarded soon after.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Court of Common Plaws Board of Commissioners of Public Harrisburg Hanks

Real estate ads seek buyers and rentals in city market

Real estate notices show purchases, mortgage offers, and rental listings from M H Holgate and others. Properties include houses, farms Magleton farm Sterling Virginia, church lots, full size lots, stores, barns, andExchange opportunities with city properties. Multiple agents offer buy bids and bargaining terms.

Help Wanted Porelady and Poreman Seek In Charge

Classified notice seeking a porelady and a poreman to lead a dining room task. Apply at the Tribune office for details and duties.

Porelady Poreman Address M. C Tribune

Investment scheme promises quick riches on exchange floor

A garbled ad-like notice touts high returns from an unspecified method and urges readers to write for details. The fragmented text mentions Michie Oliver, a banker and broker, and refers to the Chicago Stock Exchange, signaling a dubious business opportunity framed as a profit play.

Jaye Particularé Michie Oliver Chicase Stock Exchange Chicago

The People’s Exchange Advertising Blotter

Classified notices show Houses to Rent Real estate and other listings plus help wanted options. Clark and Co seedmen and nurserymen advertise stores at Workington and Newth Avenue and McGarger Brothers printers supply warehousing on Washington Avenue Scranton Pa.

Replogle Mears’ Building Washington Avenue Spruce Street James J. H. Hamilton Commonwealth Building Scranton Clark & CO Workington Avenie Breenhoes Newth Alain Avenue Telephone

Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetables and Connections

Rail timetable notice lists Lehigh Valley schedules from Scranton to Philadelphia New York and coal region towns, with Diamond Express and through connections to White Haven Pottsville Easton Reading and Elmira along various routes. It includes Pullman service details and agent locations in South Bethlehem Cortland Street New York and Scranton for tickets and reservations.

Lehigh Valley Railroad Scranton Philadelphia New York H.R. RR White Haven Nagleton Yin Fh Herklehym Easton Reading Murrigturg Steed Pees Howe Oom Tunktiannock Towatida Elmira Ithaca Genews Willits-Hurce Buffalo Suspension Ridge Rollin EL Wilbur Bethlehem Chas Lee Cortland Street A. W. Nonemachier Balth Bethlehem

Sunday Train Schedules From Scranton to Nearby Points

Trains depart Scranton Sunday February 5 for Carbondale Albany Saratoga Montreal Boston Towesdale and Wilkes Barre with listed times and connections. Black Diamond Express appears for New York Philadelphia and western Lehigh Valley routes. Rates and exact departures vary by destination.

Scranton Carbondale Albany Saratoga Montreal Boston New England Pointe Towesdale Wilkes-Barre FAO New York Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Railroad A. m Pennsylvania Railroad WSS Lehish Valle Rairoad Beranton North South Wilkes- Barre United States Canada W. Bupdick N. Me

New York to Lehigh Valley Rail Schedule Listing

Train timetable dated November 20, 19aa lists departures from Scranton and connections to Pittston Wilkes-Barre Lakewood Atlantic City and New York via express and local trains. It notes terminal connections at Liberty Street North River and South Ferry with through tickets to points south and west and remarks on elevated railroads ferries and transfer options. J WH OLHATESEN and H P BALDWIN are named general superintendent and general passenger agent.

Lehigh and Bucquehanna New York Libert Street N. R South Ferry Whitehall Street Scrinton Pittston Wilkes-Barre Lakewood Atlantic City Newark Elizabeth A. m Enardes Reading Terminal York Mauchhank Allentown Bethleshem Huston Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Bethlehem Cy. Me Bundages Ocean Grove Readog Lebanon Harrisbore Afentown Pottsville Liberty Street North River Whitetail Street Broadway Brooklyn Staten Islands Grand Central Depot Long Island Railroad Reading Terminal J. WH. Olhatesen H. P. Baldwin

Trains Schedule Scranton Erie and Wyoming Valley

Time table in effect reports trains leaving Scranton for New York Newberg and intermediate Erie points at 7 0 a m and 2 25 p m. Arrivals to Scranton from these points occur at 10 03 a m 3 45 and 9 08 p m with connections to Hawley and local points.

Scranton New York Newberg Erie Railroad Hawley

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