Federal rail ownership debated amid rail industry data
The Washington Post discusses government ownership of railways and argues it would ruin the system, citing costs of ten to eleven billion dollars, 1,590 railroads, 900,000 workers, and 194 million passengers transported yearly. It contrasts federal efficiency with railroad difficulties and warns of upheaval. Reports update winter schedules on Pennsylvania and Reading lines, noting faster Philadelphia to New York service and slight local changes. Electricity headlight plans for locomotives are explored, with proposed pivoting headlights to improve safety and signaling. Other items include the Mortis Ridge breaker, lake navigation closing, and rail and coal industry financials and production, with large mill outputs and regional investments anticipated.
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Washington Post
The
Post
United States
Pennsylvania
Reading
Florida
Atlantic Coast Line
Southern Railway
Chesapeake and
Ohifo
Philadelphia
New York
Lery
Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad
Ohio River
Lenoir
Tenn
Connecticut Railroad Commission
New England Railroad
Pennsylvania Company
Sea Board
Chicago
Panhandle
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Reno
Shamokin
Edgar Thompson Steel Mills
Anthracite
Henry Clay
Stock market shows firm undertone amid irregular prices
The United Press reports a firm undertone with irregular stock movements on November 7. Industrials led gains while Manhattan and Sugar slipped, with New Jersey Central and Lackawanna bouncing in late trades. Total volume reached 205,000 shares as profits were taken from early gains.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Manhattan
New Jersey Central
Lackawana
Tribune
G. du J. Dimmilek
William Linn
Allen & Co
Spruce Street
Scranton
Scranton Wholesale Market Listings Include Fruits Produce and Grains
Scranton market notes list dried and evaporated apples Turkish prunes English currants muscatels and Valencia oranges with prices per pound per box per bushel. Also detailed are potatoes butter cheese eggs ham beef lard flour rye feed grain hay and other staples with assorted unit prices and packaging formats.
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Scranton
California
Minnésota
Ohio
Indiana
Graham
New York Produce Market Prices and Chicago and Buffalo Market Reports
Commodity and livestock prices from New York Produce Market on Nov 4 show flour and wheat firm with various grade options. corn and oats subdued. Buffalo and Chicago reports detail cattle receipts, steady to firm markets for steers and hogs, with mixed trends in sheep and lambs. prices include prime heavy steers around 3.50 to 3.95 and hogs near 4.70 to 4.75.
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New York
United Press
GT galTine
Fife
Western Steam
Ome
South America
State
Wade
Pennsylvania
Tate
Western Dairy
Elgins
Nike
Wees
United Preas
Buffalo
Shigood
S.shato
Canada
The
Chicago
H.had
Philadelphia Tallow Market Report
Philadelphia market news notes tallow prices were quiet with little change. Early entries show varied quality and prices across city, prime and country lots, with small fluctuations in batches and weights.
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Philadelphia
The
United Press
Foley couple return from wedding tour
OL YPHANT Mr and Mrs Thomas Foley have returned from their wedding tour. B F O Malley attended a social at Carbondale Wednesday evening. Mike Swift of Archbald was a caller in town Wednesday evening. Mrs W J Brown Mrs P Langhan and Miss Jennie Ferguson visited friends in Dunmore earlier in the week. Mr and Mrs 8 D Peck and children of Buffalo are guests of G W Barg and family. Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will hold croquette social in Mahons hall Tuesday evening Nov 20. Mrs M Stone and children visiting Casinovia NY. John Williamson of Wilkes Barre was in town yesterday. James Lally returned from Avoca.
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Thomas Foley
B. F. O'Malley
Carbondale
Mike Swift
Archbald
W. J. Brown
P. Langhan
Jennie Ferguson
Dunmore
D. Peck
Buffalo
G. W. Barwig
The
Presbyterian Church
Mahon's Hall
Protests Arise Over Army Increase Recommendation
Violent demonstrations surfaced in opposition to General Schofield's push for a larger regular army. The United States Army reportedly did not act against those obeying laws during the unrest.
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Indianapolis Journal
Achilles Outclassed in Modern Work
The piece contrasts Achilles with Mr. Cleveland, noting Achilles was a fair figure in his era but his achievements seem trivial compared with Cleveland. The tone highlights the reduced scale and significance of ancient feats beside contemporary programs.
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Achilles
New York Tribune
Mr. Cleveland
Castoria and Camoria Recalled In Rhyme Note
A fragmented verse recalls Castoria for children and Camoria for illness with references to Mim and Chikiremysbo, mentioning Castoria as the remedy. The odd string ends with a quotation about Castoria, suggesting a promotional or mnemonic verse.
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Castoria
Mim
Castort
Hyde Park Lodge No 90 Knights of Pythias charter petition
An application to incorporate Hyde Park Lodge No 90 Knights of Pythias of Pennsylvania is to be presented to the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County on September 2. The act of assembly of 1874 and supplements authorize the charter for a benevolent society to aid members, with the petition on file in the Prothonotary's office in Lackawanna County as of the September term 1301.
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Court of Common Pleat
Lackawanna County
ISM Atvo'elock Am
John , Edwards
Evan J
Wiliam Wiliam J. Jenking
John K. Richards
Thomas Lewis
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Peensylvania
Acs
Hyde Park Lodge
Knights of Pythias
State of
Pennsylvania
Orphan's Court Sale in Carbondale Describes Property
Under an order of the Lackawanna County Orphans Court the executors of Amelia C. Dering announce a public sale of a three ward Carbondale Lot on Friday November 0th at 9 a.m. at arbitration rooms Scranton. The property is a 100 by 100 foot corner lot with a two story frame dwelling, bounded by Wayne Street Morrison and subject to sale terms. partial payment due day of sale, balance upon confirmation and deed delivery. William Hall Edward Hall executors and E O Newcombe attorney announce. Also small classified notes include a job seeking ad for a first class cook and a young man seeking work.
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City of
Carbondale
County of Lackawanna
State of
Pennsylvania
John Murrit
Wayne Street
William Morrison
Ton Oong
Morrison
Salt Street
Wiliam Hall
Edward Hall
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J. Evans
Hyde Park
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Etall Court
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Frank Leslie
Express Complete
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Ols Gilson Street
Mi AL
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Good Sable Board
Pao
Cumberland Hose Company
M. T. Lavelle
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Hill
Sea Island
Marseilles
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Wyoming Ave
Steinway & Son
Decker Brothers
Kranich & Back
Stultz & Bauer
Washburn-Crosby Co
Dupont
Wapwallopen Mills
Logerne County
Wilmington
Delaware
Henry Belin, Jr
Wyoming
Newyoming Ave
Third National Bank
Ernst Tittaton Sons
Fouchite San Pipmouth
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Wilkes Barre
Repaune Chemical Comwanee
Cleveland
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St. Louis Ry
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Fineline
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ST. Louis
America
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U.5
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Rigarond
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Safety Muse
Repauno Chemical Co
Aylesworth’s
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