Great Shirt Waist Sale From Birkenfeld Firm
A Scranton notice proclaims a vast shirt waist sale from Birkenfeld Strauss & Co of New York. The manufacturer offers 305 dozen waists and assorted goods at deep discounts due to factory closure at Mott Haven. Three lots range 69¢ to $1.25, with future piece goods to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birkenfeld, Strauss & Co
Wooster
New York
Messrs
Lebecsk & Corin
Scranton
Mott Haven
N. Y
LEBECK AND CORIN SIGN LARGE coal CONTRACT
Canadian Pacific Railway and Dominion Coal Company close a 140000 ton Nova Scotia coal contract, 40000 tons more than last year, with 100000 tons to Montreal and 80000 to Portland Maine. The Grand Trunk matches 140000 tons. Anthracite trade remains firm but quiet with ample supply, signaling a late pickup and potential deadlock. Production through June 1900 is projected at 16750000 tons, vs 16000000 a year earlier.
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Nova Scotia
Canadian Pacific Railway
Dominion Coal Company
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk
Montreal
Portland
Philadel- Times
Won His Case. A Philadelphia Law Student Wins Bride Hope
A Philadelphia law student argues a long delayed case for love and wins it at last. He defeats his future father in law in court and asks for the daughter, but the father confesses the four year victory earned him thousands while the son in law earned eighty dollars and is refused.
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Philadelphia
New York Journal
Blank
Patting Him on His Feet
A fragment of a humorous exchange shows Hazel praising a guerre and noting a three week silence with her best girl while Nutte quips about money and the situation. The dialogue hints at social banter and domestic miscommunication.
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Hazel
Nutte
Sherman Criticizes Treasury Certificates Debate
In Washington on May 2 the Senate debated funds for fortifications as part of a general appropriation bill. Sherman opposed Gorman’s $100 million treasury certificates plan to meet expenses, urging adherence to the tariff bill instead. The amendment failed 12 to 7 and was tabled, while a river and harbor conference report proceeded with delays over Brunswick harbor funds.
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Washington
Senate
House
Gorman Dem
Treasury
Gorman
Sherman
Rep. Ghio
Gormin
Frye
Bacon
Dom
Deep Sea
California
Yeas
Fitzgerald
Dem. Mass
W. A. Stone
Rep. Penna
Messrs. Wilson
Dem
8. C
Danford
Reb
Ohio
Messrs. McCall
Masa
Bartholdt
Rep
Messrs. Mahany
N. Y
Hendrick
Walker
Congress
Cleveland
Lydia A. Taft
Judge Audits Disturbance Over Silly Dress Prank
A man named Fawcett caused his wife distress by a playful act involving a Kins outfit. He had Miss Ashcroft arrested to appease her, but the judge ruled Fawcett knew his own peace of mind was disturbed and imposed a fine.
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Fawcett
Miss Ashcroft
Juvenile Hanging Leaves Toddler Near Death In Eldon
A 1 year old boy is near death after a chain was used to hang a child from a fence in Eldon. Michael Evans and Fred Dowd, two men aged 18 and 22, are jailed on charges of assault with intent to murder. The incident followed the laughter at a young James Spurback and the victims were resuscitated but not expected to recover.
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Ottumwa
Eldon
Michael Evans
Fred Dowd
James Spurback
Iron and Steel Trade Glimpses from 1895 and 1905
The Bulletin of the American Iron and Steel Association reviews demand, price shifts, and wage trends in 1905 with comparisons to 1895. It notes coke and iron ore price increases from 1905 to 1906, price raises for Bessemer pig iron and billets, and a general wage rise among iron and steel workers as production neared peak levels in 1895. It cites 1895 as a record year for U S iron and steel output, with specific tonnage figures for pig iron, Bessemer and open hearth steel, and finished iron and steel products, plus Lake Superior ore and Connellsville coke.
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Philadelphia
The
American Iron and Steel Association
Jrom and Steel
Connelsville Furnace
Lake Superior
Isi
Bessemer
Bessemer Pier
United States
Connellsville
End of Raymond cases verdicts of not guilty
In Philadelphia May 20 in the U S district court Judge Butler rendered not guilty verdicts on the remaining indictments against Charles W Raymond Edward M Raymond, Joseph F Raymond and Joseph Campbell for conspiracy in the National Bank of Middletown case. District Attorney Ingham explained the positions of the three defendants and stated there was no testimony against Joseph Campbell warranting conviction.
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Philadelphia
United States District Court
Butler
Charles W. Raymond
Edward M. Raymond
Joseph F. Raymond
Joseph Campbell
National Bank of Midletown
Ingham
Jealous Saloon Owner Accused After Fire in Cummenaville
In Cummenaville last night Nick Hunstock was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at his saloon. Detectives say Hunstock, jealous of his niece due to Charles Fisher courting her, assaulted Fisher with a club and revolver and attempted to kill the girl. Five shots were fired into the lounge and the blaze started as a result of drunken frenzy.
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Cummenaville
Nick Hunstock
Hunstock
Charles Fisher
Fisher
Wasted well known man sought for notices in town
Fragmented OCR text lists wants for a young lady with knowledge of bookkeeping and stenography, and a six room furnished corner or round residence for rent. Mentions Silco and Borden Block Chicago with scattered city references and names.
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ARDC
Silco
Borden Block
Chicago
Hexford Co
Lackawannaeye
Balance Sheet Fragments Reveal Liabilities and Funds
The OCR reads as a partial balance sheet listing silt liabilities and capital stock, surplus funds, undivided profits, expenses, taxes, deposits, and due to banks. It shows figures such as 350,980 15 and 34,280 07, with trust funds invested and uninvested amounts.
WANTED SALESMAN AND AGENTS FOR VARIOUS POSTS
Classified notice scraps show multiple employment requests. Positions include salesmen at Rochester nurserymen, agents for cigars and tablecloths, book distributors, and a hair roller product. Also listings for household helpers, a butcher, and clerical room roles. Addresses and brief qualifications accompany each ad.
Hunter Battles Cranes in Indiana Field
Allen Newman of Decker wounded a crane while bird hunting near Vincennes Indiana. A crippled crane attacked him and drew in thirteen cranes as the flock defended their comrade. Newman, exhausted, finally beat them off after firing on the flock.
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Vincennes
Ind
Allen Newman
Decker
Mr. Newton
Mack Sues Hot Springs Bathhouse for 25000 Damages
Anna B. Mack of St. Louis sues George H. Eastman and the Logan H. Roots estate owners of a Hot Springs bathhouse for 25000 damages. She claims a Dec 24 1895 bath exposed her to extreme heat causing lasting injuries.
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Little Rock
Ark
Anna B. Mack
St. Louis
George H. Eastman
Logan H. Roots Estate
Hot Springs
Woman licensed as mate in notable nautical distinction
Cincinnati May 20 Mrs B F Young passes the government exam for a first mate's license becoming the only woman with this distinction. She is 309 years old and has sailed with her husband on the Ohio and its tributaries twenty one years. She is a Kentucky woman.
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Cincinnati
B. F. Young
United States
Ohio
Kentucky
Bloom er Girl's Kiss Fined in Police Court
Mary Ashcroft was arrested in Wichita Kansas after throwing a kiss at James Fawcett a married merchant on his porch in the presence of his wife. She received a six dollar fine and the case prompted local police action.
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Wichita
Kan
Mary Aschcroft
James F. Fawcett
Fawcett
Ashcroft
Castoria Ad Jingle Echoes Through Generations
The playful jingle traces Castoria’s presence from infancy to adulthood as the product comfort during illness and childhood. It notes consistent brand recall across life stages, highlighting maternal trust in Castoria through various captions and eras.
Rail timetable highlights for Scranton to New York routes
Scranton to Philadelphia and New York schedules listed with multiple departure times on D H R and connections via L and W R and Beaverman tawan lines. Includes Diamond Express and westward routes to Elmira Ithaca Geneva Rochester Buffalo and Chicago with Pullman parlor and sleeping car service. Officials: Hollin Wilbur general superintendent and Chas Guegen general police agent Beranton office listed.
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New York
Newark
Elizabeth
N.m
Philadelphia
Reading
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bathlehem
Easton
Unday
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Pottsville
Liberty Street
North River
LSA
HP Baldwin
Pass
I. Olhausen
Albany
Saratoga
Montreal
Ton
New England
Bae Hones State
Lehigh, Valley Railroad
Entilvania
Lehigh
Vallley Rairoad
Scranton
Carbondale
North
Kad
Ip. Ie Sie
Fuiladelphia
Pittston
Wilkes
Harre
White ‘Haven
Hazleton
All Pointe
Beavermentaw
Vial
H R. Beaten
A. da
Shannock
Towanda
Elmira
Ithaca
Geneva
H.R. RR
P. m
Z .m
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Chicago
Dull Era West
Bethlehem
Beranton
Lackawanna Avenue
Trenton
Washington and Way Station
Hinghamton
Oswego
Corning
Hath
Dansville
Mount Morris
Bath
Blinghamton
Nicholson
Nanticoke
Plymouth
M. L. Smith
City
Ackawanna Avenue
Depot
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Philadelphia Law Yogis
Iica
Thyift
Mr. Walker
Comrade
Iron and Steel Trade
Bulletin of the American Steel Association
Raymond
Middletown
Mfra
Sharket
Burke Brus
Burr Building
Washington Avenue
Sigat
Clifton Soap and Manufacturing Co
A. Mears
Maly Avenue
General House
Dickson Avenue
Mish M. A. Btebbins
Lawrence, Mich
Bcranton
Snyder
T. H. Snyder & CO
Alog
Elovalee
Sadey
Teria
Quito
Mango Chemical Company
John Street
Spruce Street
Olive Street
Pinee and
Blakely Streets
Dunmore
Fae
Washburn St
John Jermym
Wyoming Avenue
Frank Everett
Dutcourt
A. J. Gere
Gaylo
LeRayaville
Poe
Moeridian Street
H. Bazuerr
Elm Uret
Elmhurst
Commonwealth Building
Santee ER
Alcornet
Rlist. Inquire
L. FE. Schuller
Bhody Street
Legal
Jacob Busch
Taylor
Orphans’ Court
Lackawanna County
John W. Bunch
Weid Court
J. E. Watkins
Pete
Frank Leake
Exec
O. Moody
Adams Ave
Evans
Tan Taseens
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company of
Pennsylvania
Resources
Bunkie
Decurites
State of
Lucka- Wont
Henry J. Anderson
F. L. Hitchcock
J Notary Publile
Ite
Directo
Connolly
Wallace
Connolly & Wallace
Court House
Lacka Ave
Cor. Adams
van Buren
Seema
Addrem L. N. CO
Station L
New Hansen Rd
LotaXe PG Co
Baltimore
Hinde
P. C. Box
Home Committee
Scranton Poor Board
Hillside
Eisa Fuller
B. Swan
Chalice Home Committee
Particulara
Boo Dan & CO
Columbia Building
Ew York
Howe
Wheel Ie
Office of the Beant Or Commissioners of
Pratic Grounds
Axp Buildings
Daniel H. Hastings
Amos. H. Mylin
Auditor General
Lenjaminnasperiacuset
State Tee
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Board of Commissioners of Public
Iweesey Og
Oposals
J. C. Delaney
Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds and Buildings
Een
Bernard Dog
Medical
ADIES
Chicheater
Eash Penn
Bet Cnc
Lacaster Chemical Coe Philada
Botanicas, Specific CO
Fifth Avenue
Ada Reas C. H.C
Penn Avenue
Fristron Escenes
J. S
Tribune
Borone Bey
Comtes
Bumuerave
M. Burch
Lafayette Street
Gituation
Ninth and
Fellows Streets
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Addres Robert Sherwin
East Market Street
N. Main Avenue
Bumner Ave
L. B
Sumner Ave
Hyde Pare
Booasekoogwr
Thorowghly
Porest Court
Vla Sumner Avenue
Wilfords
W. G
Tribuns Co
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
Sunbury
Pittsburg
West
Hazlaton
Norristown
J. R. Wood
Prevost
Hunter
Cranes
Anna Mack
B. F. Yonng
Riad Fecebie
Delaware and Hudson
Tai
Gah
Uta
Rianea
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Erie Railroad
Honesdale
Hawley
Focal Points
Scmanton Division
Rene
Guy of
Aprisiaey
Ains Daily
Munday
Poyntelle Elnone Pintondele
Forest City
Carbondale White Bridy Mayfield
Park Pines Soranton
Ontario
T, Filterott
Fuad
Atern Bey
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