Shirt Waists Offered At Unprecedented Scranton Bargain
A letter from Birkenfeld Strauss & Co of New York to Lebeck & Corin in Scranton describes accepting an offer for their entire stock of shirt waists and fine goods. The sale promises prices at less than 40 cents on the dollar for 64 dozen shirt waists and other textiles.
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Birkenfeld, Stracse & Co
Wooster St
New York
Messrs. Lebeck & Corin
Scranton
Birkenfeld, Strauss & CO
Manufacturer sacrifices to sell goods after factory eviction
The Matt Haven factory is condemned by the building department and must be vacated at once. Goods offered in three lots at leader prices with ranges from 1.00 to 2.25 dollars. Every lady urged to take advantage of the sale with further price details to be announced in daily papers.
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Matt Haven
Aelle
Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Co
Cincinnati
Rise in US coal output and value shows gains across states
Parker of the USGS reports total coal production in the United States reached 2421001 short tons valued at $117,241,417, up from 1894 figures. Pennsylvania anthracite output rose from 46,408,000 long tons to 51,795,122 tons, with value up slightly. Bituminous coal output increased with a $8,000,000 value rise. Alabama and Pennsylvania saw notable gains while Georgia, North Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming showed declines. America leads global productive energy with 440 foot tons per capita in 1820 rising to 580 in 1880. other nations listed with per capita figures.
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United States Geological Survey
United States
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Georgia
Lantasorth Dakota
West Virginia
Wyoming
Kansas
Uwmness
America
Mulhall
Germany
France
Spain
Australia
Cotton and Wheat Crops and Rail Developments Across 1890s
The Financial Chronicle cites cotton acreage at 20,107,247 this year versus 17,767,603 in 1805 and wheat at 180 percent of 100,000,000 bushels. Government December estimate stands at 467,000,000 bushels. May railroads rise 6.68 percent in first week and 2.86 percent in second week. Prussian fourth class cars now include vents replacing standing room. The American Economiist notes farm product exports worth about $800,000,000 in 1895 under protection, down to $546,000,000 in 1896 after tariff reform. The shift to free trade cost farmers $254,000,000, fueling demand for McKinley protection.
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Financial Chronicle
Alabama Government Question Sparks Senate Debate
Washington May 1 The senate debated a resolution to appoint a select committee to investigate this year’s Alabama election and determine if a Republican form of government existed in Alabama. Six senators voted for the motion and four against. the issue was deemed not suitable for this session. The chamber also discussed gas price regulation in the District and passed numerous pension and commerce related bills by suspension.
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Alabama
Senate
Allen Cpop
Ned
Senat
Alleys
Petter
Kansie
Fspublican
Chandler
Frye
Gallinger
Merrith
Allen
Sherman
Dir
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Howe
District of Columbia
Senate District Committee
Society of Colonial Davies
Grand Army Poste
Parblo
Durane
Leadville
As Express Company
Committee
Stove Dealers Assign Credit Trust Deeds In Lansing
E Bement & Sons, a large Lansing implement and store firm, used two trust deeds to secure creditors. One for 150000 to Judge Edward Cahill for local banks and creditors, the other for a similar amount to A Hement for outside creditors. Deeds cover real estate, book accounts and property valued at 600 tor, the concern employs 500 hands and will not suspend operations.
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Lansing
Mich
E. Bement & Sons
Rons
Edward Cahill
A. Hement
Tor
Funeral and community notes from Factoryville area
The report covers the funeral of Mrs. D. T. Capwell and attendance by family and friends from nearby towns. It notes survivors including husband two daughters and two sons, plus sons Edward and Stephen Capwell and sons-in-law James Wrighey and Edward Seamins. Also mentions a high school baseball game at Keystone Academy and Tunkhannock, a church supper plan at First Baptist on May 20, and local health and work updates for residents Frank Proper A Gilmore and F Lincoln Reynolds.
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William Perigo
Feranton
Porkos
Mie Do T. Capwell
Wallace Capwell
Scranton
MD. Nichols
Hullstead
Lewis Shippy
Falla
Stephen Capwell
Carbondale
Walter Kemmerer
Wesleyan University
D. T. Cappwell
Firet Baptist
Watkins
A. Wille
Methodist Episcopal Church
Airs
Capwell
Cagewell
Shele
Edward
James Wrighey
Edward Seamins
Keystone
Avery Good
Keystone Academs
Beetion
River Street
Benjamin Goodwin
Misa Allee Vananken
Brooklyn
Susquehanna County
Nicholson
HH. Wilbur
Frank Proper
Mr. Proper
Academy Street
Gilmore
F. Lincoln Reynolds
Clarks Summit
Funeral rites for Captain Geo T Stone held in New Milford
Captain Geo T Stone was honored with funeral services from his residence on Saturday forenoon and interred in Susquehanna. A prominent Mason and Grand Army of the Republic leader, he was about 70. The community notes a Junior People’s Rotary style hop at the opera house with Baker Severson orchestra from Binghamton.
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Geo. T. Stone
Susquehanna
Stone
Grand Army of the Republic
Opera House
Baker & Severson
Orchestra
Binghamton
Corliss Hradley
Corliss Hradley, Manager of Our City
Houlihan
H. F. Heardaley
Montrose
Myron W. Williams
Fulton
N. Y
Interment at Williams Cemetery After Monday Visit
Report notes an interment at Williams Cemetery following a Monday visit. It also records nine bicyclists from Binghamton dining at the Eugle on Sunday.
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Williams
Binghamton
Local Notices Chronicle Weekend Happenings In Town
A town page lists a range of daily life items including a three pound five ounce carp caught by Della Douglass on Saturday, a near Pine street conflagration, a fire at J I Rossa planing mill quelled by creek water, and paydays for Delaware Lackawanna and Western workers. It notes revival work in Binghamton, visitors and arrivals, attendees at meetings, funeral notices for Mrs Dusenberry, and various social calls and travels among residents and guests.
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Della Douglass
Pine Street
J. i. Rossa
Charlea Tanger
John Davis
Binghamton
Will Hruskin
C. BE. Munson
Charles Barns
Thomson
L. KE. Tiffany
Mahi Street
Jean Pare
Trafford
A. McCreare
Kate
la Virititue
Georgce Munson Ie
W. C. Disk
Montrose
W. Copwell
Pactoryville
Younes Mens Christian Association
Mt, Davies
Scrinton
Arthur ‘Thomas
Portinguth
Witliam Hayner
RL N. Ives
Blinghamton
W. Searles
Susquehanna
Snover
Scranton
Milton Squires
FL Howdish
Central House
Great Bed
Charles Canwell
George Gleason
Church Street
Charles Barnes
Grandville Center
L. EB. Tiffany
Malin Street
Jessie van Loan
Harford
George van Loan
Mr. Tingley
Unidilla
N. Y
Stephen Tingley
Main Street
J. W. Dusenberry
Brookfield notes and school events illuminate week
Professor Whitford and family spent Sunday at home in Brookfield New York as the annual catalogue goes to press. At Hinghammton Mayo two entrants David Cure and Carl Tiffany earned prizes in track and field events. Syracuse high school won most points at the field day. Miss Sara Carton and Miss Howells led Young Women's Christian Association meetings at the academy. Seniors set June 17 for class day with several campus activities and alumni visits noted.
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Whitford
Brookfield
N.Y
the Athletic Association
Hinghammton Mayo
David Cure
Carl Tiffany
Syracuse High School
Sara Carton
Young Women's Christian Association
Misa Howells
Academy
Baptist Church
Price
F. Bonnell
Montrose Birch School
Robert Marshall
S. N. Stmrell
Ithan
Peveral
Volney Bo Cushing
Pouger
Puiptist Church
Tunkhinnock
Tit Place
St. Thomas
Scranton
Tunkhannock
Phi Mu
Bryant
Osterhout
Elkanah Halley
Creel
Heards
Gertrude Hall
C Wilson
Lappeus
H. W. Mumfari
KL W. Kemerer
Middletown
Conn
Ruch Capwell
Beranton
Mr. Goodrich
Alford
Local Social Notes and Obituary Update
Local families host visits and greetings with Mrs. Bedford and Mrs. Leighton. The Metho dist Episcopal Ladies’ Aid meets at John Milroy’s home next Friday evening. Mrs. Hannay Kramer dies after a paralytic stroke at age 68, funeral at her home, Rev. Parson and choir present. Interment at Hickory Grove Cemetery.
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Gess
EB. J. Stone
EL F. Leighton
Bedford
Kinghamton
Leighton
Andrew Bedford
Ald Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
John Milroy
J. K. George
Chicargo
FH. Parson
Methodise Episcopal Church
Mire Cor Sherman
Misa Polly Telph
Martin Bold
C. GE. Mahoner
Boc, Hangen
John Mershon
Hickoary Grove Cemetery
Wanted Salesmen and Agents for cigars and platers
Help wanted notices from Brown Brothers Co and Consolidated Mfg Co advertise positions for salesmen, agents, and practical platers. Offers include salaries and expenses, stamping addresses, and no experience required for some cigar dealer roles in Chicago.
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Honsa
Edward, Fish & CO
Borden Bloc
Chicago
Fiuaro Cigar CO
Balas
Michigan Meg CO
Consolidated Mpu, CO
van Buren
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