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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
4
The Iron Age notes prices of iron and steel still fall with rails and structural shapes holding old rates. It cites reduced demand and contract specification withdrawals but sees increased activity at key centers. Railroads are expected to buy cars and materials this summer to meet fall needs, with a heavier rail business anticipated due to price shrinkage.
The Scranton based board lists Wild Cats and Summit lines for May 12 including South and North routes. Personnel like Larkin Singer O Malley Perkins Colvin Wallace Duffy and others are scheduled with times from early morning to evening. crews, trains, and recruiters are named for passenger and freight service, with Hopkins, Reverevil and Daly noted in crew arrangements for tonight May outlined.
A fragment indicates a 6 p.m. start time set for an event in the southern district near Me Lane. Details on the activity or exact location are unclear from the fragment.
Superintendent Salisbury told The Tribune that the proposal to build a full width viaduct may be supported by the company. He suggested allowing both railways to construct the viaduct full width while the city handles any future damages. The West Side board of trade committee postponed its meeting with Manager Silliman until next week.
General Superintendent E G Rus ser of the Lackawanna railroad arrived from New York and will set headquarters here. His clerical staff will follow after a location is chosen. Rus ser is in good health and resumed duties after weeks away, meeting with company officials to finalize the summer train schedule.
The coal trades remain quiet this season as buyers show little incentive for heavy purchases. Circular prices stand firm with no signs of deviation, while the Coal Trade Journal predicts a bright future and demand for tonnage matching last year, with higher prices than the average. Soft coal maintains strength amid limited tonnage and grade shortages in some areas.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western reports new management and higher dividends plus improvements. It will launch a fast NY to Chicago train around June 1, competing with the New York Central and Lake Shore. The service offers a low fare, first class ride on the Nickel Pirate route through to Chicago.
The text outlines coal burning engines with a cinder roadbed offering two fare options: $20 without a sleeper and $25 with a sleeper. another line requires a sleeper with a $29 fare and no coaches.
Controller Howell certified the contracts for Scranton street and Providence Road sewer projects. Contractor Gibbons may begin work on Scranton street immediately with Mt. Pleasant miners given preference on both jobs, as previously reported.
Superintendent Jowell allows students to view Thursday’s parade triggering applause and noise on Washington avenue as chaos nearly disrupts a carriage incident. The Liter Art Society bi monthly meeting closes with Burrowmane Dianestro and Edgar Connell performing, praised for program quality.
These items are made of excellent Madras with correct patterns and styles. Each costs a dollar and features detachable cuffs. They are cowhide with calf skin lining, 118 inch wide, brass nickel buckles. A large quantity was secured at a price of 56 cents, with all sizes available.
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