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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1898

Page

2

Discovery of 2500 Square Miles Alaska Territory Found

A coast survey report by W G H Pratt details new Alaska territory east of Kusilavak extending into Behring Sea by about 25 miles. It notes chart adjustments, shallow bars near Apheon and Kusilavak channels, and suggests remeasuring and buoying schemes to aid early season navigation to St Michael and river routes to the Yukon.

Kusilavak Behring Sea Washington W.G. H. Pratt Coast and Geodetic Survey Prichett Coast Survey Alinta United States Territory United States Kusllavak Krypnilak Kusilavak Moowth Cape Dyer Apheon Channel St. Michael's Besoro Feland Yukon Kusiivak St. Michael Aphoun St Michael Anchorage

Simple remedy promises cure for chronic cough

A brief health note urges readers to seek a cure for persistent coughing. It touts a simple remedy and cautions that a chronic cough can be dangerous, advising immediate action and available treatment options.

Shipping costs depend on seasonal delays and harbor accessibility

The article notes variable rents and delays affecting ocean craft, with Scammons Bay beaches permitting occasional sea-going vessels to discharge at docks. It suggests marking the Kusilvak entrance to ease navigation and potentially reduce freight costs in the upcoming season and examinations.

Ames Ue Scammon Bay Kusilvak

Sugar Crop Ripening Prompts U S Plan for Cuban Port

Washington reports the United States seeks prompt control of the Port of Cienfuegos on Cuba’s southern coast to secure access for the ripe sugar cane harvest in the Santh ura region. Officials note need for wagons and oxen to move harvesters into the district and employ Cuban workers. The Spanish government has been notified of the occupation plan.

Washington United States Cienfuegos Cuba Santhura Tenfuegon Santa Clara

Water Works Expansion and Local Vignettes in Pittston

In Pittston the West Pittston Hose Company advances an addition to the water works by repurposing masonry from a New shaft near Dunmore to support a larger engine foundation. A beer delivery accident at the Union hotel elevator endangers George Bachman and a hotel mascot as the chain fails and beer barrels crash to the basement. Three elderly residents share a Tuesday birthday, totaling 439 years among Joeeah Hileman KT Lacoe J. B. Shifer Mrs. William Law and others. Health Officer Tigue pursues a four-warrant role amid city sanitation concerns, while William Curley hosts a social gathering at the Castle with dancing and hospitality before an inspection of the West Pittston Hose Company quarters.

Penneylyvanin Ous Company Dunmore Ferry Bridge George Bachman Forest Caste Mainstrest Union Hotel Bachman Joeeah Hileman KT Lacoe Firet Nix Tonal Bank J. B. Shiffer William Law Pennsylvania Coal Company J. Th. Shiffer Shiel James FE. Muster Tigue Mulholland Ely Iie Witv William Curley Ottee Earl Mont Horohable

West Pittston News Mixed with Varying Tales and Local Notes

A local column recalls billiard tables attracting youths, a call to curb gaming by the West Pittston force, and notes Dan Methan’s Fox terrier gift. It mentions Mr Miller’s New York posting, farewell to Prank Millerton, and various city personalities, with commentary on schools, precincts, and a Wales concert.

Weat Pittston Forse Eagles Dan Methan J. HM. Glennon West Side England Danta Prank Millon Evenue New York Moffman House Miller Tre Alfomt and White Oregon Tiemarriven Main Vronk H. Thompean Wilkes-Barre Erhet West Silo Gontal J. H. Glennon Sheridan Finlward Barrett Horn Brothers Alex Thompson Charles St. Johin Morgan B. Williams Mr. Thompson Wales Christan Association Taavir

Rena the Rope Walker at Lyceum and Belasco's The Heart of Maryland

The Vince Comedy company at the Academy of Music presents A Round Trip Ticket and The Littl Treasure this afternoon. Tonight Rena the Rope Walker appears with The Heart of Maryland at the Lyceum, Belasco's latest production, in its initial city presentation. The cast was personally chosen by the author.

Vince Academy of Music Rena Maryland David Belasco

Tike Laxative Engine Quinine Tab Promises Refund

A questionable drug claim describes a product named Tike Laxative Engine Quinine Tab. It guarantees a full refund if it fails to cure, citing marked tablets with L. B. on each pill and vague efficacy notes.

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Dr. Agnew's Olinvent Promises Quick Cures

A garbled advert promises relief from various ailments including skit eruptions and mind piles through Dr. Agnew's Olinvent. It claims instant comfort in gases of treble and cures in three to two nights, offered for sale by Matthews Bros and W. Tarts.

Dr. Agnew Matthews Bros W.t.arts

Market Gains Reverse Early Decline on Wall Street

Wall Street traders stepped into the market as a morning decline appeared likely, buying in force and erasing earlier losses to end the day with higher values than yesterday across most stocks. Net gains were modest though numerous issues rose about 1 percent or more, with broad activity near closing. Total shares traded reached 30,100.

New York William biNes

Philadelphia Provision Market Update Nov. 14

Wheat weak but unchanged for November contract grade, corn firm for No 2 mixed, oats firm for No 2 white clipper. Butter prices steady with fresh western creamery and southern lots. Live poultry steady with cold storage and ducks, turkeys, and chickens described. shipments show 3 000 barrels of wheat and 12 000 bushels of corn fewer details.

Philadelphia Tate Corn Hister Oate Tye Towle Chalice Walle New York B. Silloat Mattel Helen Wijtelde Chicago Sao Mleo Sen Wortern Midas Imition Creamery State Dairy Matin Jetty

Market Report with Grain and Dairy Prices and Trade

This New York market snapshot shows mixed commodity activity with grains like No 2 and Dec futures wavering amid export demand and cash receipts. oil, creamery and dairy products indicate steady to firm prices in places, with cautious trading patterns and some liquidation pressures noted across markets.

Market notes on prices and provisions amid unsettled trade

Fragmented text describes price quotations for various grains and staples such as wheat rye corn and dates. Mentions November and September terms, cash quotes and specific grade numbers, but many words are garbled. Overall indicates a market listing with fluctuating values and commodity names.

For Rent Rooms on XU RHAKE Second Floor Front

Classified ad from The People's Exchange listing a room for rent with coal ching on the second floor front of a building on XU RHAKE. Call at room.

Lesk Quincy

Scranton Business and Professional Ads Reach Broad Range

Local directory style listing shows doctors, lawyers, bankers, and merchants in Scranton. Names include Edward W Thayer attorney at law, Patterson & Wilcox traders, Dr C L Frey, Dr W P Allen, and H M Gates with office hours. multiple firms at Board of Trade Building and Wyoming avenues accompany seedmen and nurseryman entries.

James W. Oakword Moome Board of Trade Building L. A. Watres Board of ‘Trade Building Scranton

SITUATION WANTED LISTS AND VENDOR ADS IN CRUDE OCR

A fragmented classified page lists multiple situations wanted for domestic and labor work including: a woman seeking day cleaning, two young girls as chambermaids, an Italian man in a grocery or hotel, a young man to finish barber trade, a daily-wage worker, a young man with multilingual skills, a baker foreman from New York, and local price notes for seeds and groceries. Names and addresses appear with vague locations.

Cayuga Street North Faed Ameileo Barcuro Chestnut Street City Franklin Avenue

Livestock Prices and Inventory at Chega Market

Readable figures show cattle and sheep listings with prices and head counts. Notable entries include lambs at 2305.00, cattle 1100 head, sheep 2.0 percent, and various buyers and brands such as Miki stockers Cowders and Shoop wand Larmbe-Low er.

Miki Fiecciere

New York Livestock Markets Report Aids Trade

A disjointed market note from New York in November notes fair demand for steers and cows amid higher prices. Mentions calves, hogs, and various traders with partial figures such as 50000 and prices around 1500 dollars, reflecting uneven activity across cattle and hog categories.

New York Jamie Medite Ohelon

Buffalo Live Stock East Muffalo Report

Fragmentary stock report notes prices and qualities for cattle and hogs at East Muffalo market. Seeks buyers with figures indicating steady demand, fair to good quality, and specific lots described by bidders and traders.

East Muffalo

Oil Market Update Amid Shipping Certificate Delays

The report notes disrupted shipments and certificate issues affecting deliveries. Market observers like GU and JG reference delays tied to regulatory hurdles and export controls.

Sunday Train Schedule From Ba Porc To Carbondale and Wilkes-Barre

Sunday trains from Ba Porc to Carbondale and Wilkes-Barre listed with varied times and connections. Services include Black Diamond Express options and through routes to New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh region points.

Ba Porc Carbondale Ain Lz Baratoga Montrea New England Aloga Wilkes Pan Om Tehigh Valley Black Diamond Express Gerantont Wi Aham Carbontale Hort Aoe Wilker-Barres Wilkes-Barre United States Bearpick GP Albany Ross. Tf P. A Herunton

Central Railroad New Jersey Timetable and Connections

A timetable from the Central Railroad of New Jersey outlining sections for New York City terminals at Liberty Street and South Ferry, with routes to Philadelphia, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Harrisburg, Atlantic City, Lakewood, and coastal and southern points. It notes express and special trains, through fares, connections with elevated rails and ferries, and station agents J. I. Olmausen and D. P. Maldwin.

Lehigh Besquehenna New York Liberty Street N. 2 South Ferry Whitehall Scranton Pittston Whikee-Bourre Lee Lakewood Atlantic City Newark Engsbeth Philadelmaia Mids Terminal Slouch Clynk Allentown Bethleshem Easton Philadelphia Haltimore Washington Soutis Weert Bethlehem Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisburg Portaville North Miver M. Bunday South Perry Whitehall Street Brooklyn Staten Carseed Central Dept J. 1 Olmausen Maldwin Pars

Train Timetable Extract for Sept 1598 Scranton to New York

Timetable shows departures from Scranton to New York and intermediate points at 7:6 am and 2:25 pm. Trains also connect at Hawley and Wilkesbarre with arrivals at Archanta around 10:22 am, 2:15 pm, and 6:08 pm.

Scranton New York Erie Rallrasi Hawley Wweal Yraina Acrantia

Ontario and Western Rail Time Valley Run Schedule

Ontario and Western Railroad timetable outlines Tuesday services from Time Valley to Carbondale and Beran tono with departures at 11 35 a.m. and 2 00 p.m. It notes connections with North and South lines, arrivals at Carbondale and Scranton, and return trips from Caloshe, arriving in Carbondale by 5 00 p.m. and Scranton by evening.

Time Valley Wrath Deaves Bevantes Carbonaele Ord Choioain Thramieh Leia Tiada Fousvee Cadeela Carbondale Berantono Staving Avie Et Romatogy Bundage Cudossa Miki Miki Line Tedite Nortt and Howth Wsum Caloshe Hol Scranton Anderson New York Plitchopt A. Scrutiten

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