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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1894
Page
2
An advertisement touts Johann Hoff’s Malt Extract as the genuine remedy, warning against impostors and stressing the need for the neck label signature by Johann Hoff. It cites Eisner & Mendelson Co as agents at 199 and 194 Franklin Street, New York.
In Scranton yesterday, Easton toppled Scranton with a stunning third inning triple play initiated by first baseman Wente and second baseman Welhart. Pitcher Flannaghan held the visitors to limited scoring as Umpire Henderson's disputed call at first base sparked crowd reaction and affected both sides.
The article outlines upcoming games and player movements for local clubs. It mentions the Jamies Hoya game on May 13, shifts in management and signings, and notes on players like Larry Kerrigk and Frank Fy Garrett. It also details the Young Men's Christian Association Hand Ball club plans and a Hazleton dispatch about a disputed Easton-Tingleton result.
Financial brief notes New York stocks opened lower amid weak earnings and freight rate talk. Louisville and Nashville led losses among railroads while General Electric weakened in industrials. Sugar shares showed volatility as bears pushed prices up awaiting crop data. A separate notice discusses a forthcoming Scranton business directory with plans for wide distribution.
The Economy Light Heat and Power Company invites sealed proposals to refill and backfill about six thousand yards of trench in the city of Meranton. Bids will be received at the office of 11 Burne Ll Drary building, until Satur May 1. The company reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a woman seeking work by the washing or laundry area. The text mentions Donnelly and a Unite or union element, but clues are unclear about full names, dates, or places. The item reads as a brief employment notice or notice of a woman's job search.
A community notice describes a meeting and ticket sale details at a local venue. It lists dates, prices, locations near Spruce Street and Franklin Avenue and mentions emergency provisions and contact points.
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