Decline in Cotton Prices Outpace Global Production Rise
Treasury tables show the United States quadrupled cotton production since 1872 while prices fell to about a quarter. World output grew only modestly, as US share rose from 70 to 85 percent, with prices for raw cotton and printing cloths dropping in tandem. The piece notes related railroad labor and yard operations reforms and staff changes.
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United States
Tribune
Washington
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
United Rtates
Bureau of Statistics
Raub Engine Promises Speed Boom for Erie System
Erie trials report a Raub engine achieving 82 mph with a 400-ton train, using 1500 pounds of coal and showing 60 percent fuel reduction, 40 percent freight power gain, and 60 percent wear and tear savings. Tests note rapid steam rise and minimal smoke with no cinders or live embers. Erie's Barret hails performance while Baltimore and Ohio plans to use Raub engines for New York to Washington passenger runs.
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Erie Allway
Erie
Baltimore and Ohio
New York
Washington
Barrett
Erle
Raub
Fort Jervis
Jersey City
Warera ph on Lyceum bill. Next Door at Academy
Tonight at the Lyceum Lyman Howe presents war pictures including bombardments of Wabanas Fortress and Matangas, with the Vesuvius dynamite cruiser in action. The program also features Defending the fag and a vivid land battle, plus the comedy Next Door at the Academy with burlesque farce music and pantomime.
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Lyceum
Lyman Howe
Wabanas Fortress
New York
Matangas
Vesuvius
Academy
Lost Strayed or Stolen at the Lyceum in Tempe
A one night engagement of Lost Strayed or Stolen comes to the Lyceum on Tuesday. The clever comedy promises bright novelty and lively merriment with a bevy of pretty singers. Critics praise the production as one of the best comedies in recent memory.
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Lyceum
Tucecay
The Hoosier Doctor at the Lyceum Wednesday Evening
The Hoosier Doctor promises more laughs with Digby Hell as Dr Willow, a role he excels in. Critics note his operatic past and current focus on comedy drama. The performance arrives at the Lyceum for a Wednesday show.
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Lyceum
Cheerful Idiot to Open at Academy of Music
The Academy of Music presents a new attraction commencing Thursday October 6 titled An Cheerful Idiot a lively New York success. Brondell and Fenneasey star with Edward and Libbie Blondell the LeRoys George Davis and a bright company offering comedy songs and vaudeville specialties to fill seats.
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Academy of Music
Brondell and Fenneasey
New York
Edward
Libbie Blondell
LeRoys
George Davis
American Burlesquers to Appear at Gaiety Theatre
The American Burlesquers make their first afternoon appearance at the Gaiety theater presenting a four act program. Bryant and Watson manage the company with new routines and a lively travesty titled A Wild Goose Chase. Special telephone bulletins will announce Smith contest rounds from the stage.
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Gaiety Theater
Ecwon
Bryant & Watson
Edison Electric Works
Watson
Dupre
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Relief for Nervous Dyspepsia
An Indianapolis reader reports improved flesh gain sleep and well being after using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for four years of nervous dyspepsia. The advertisement claims cure of stomach weakness sour stomach gas sleeplessness palpitations heartburn and constipation with a 60 cent package available through druggists.
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A. W. Sharper
Prospect St
Indianapolis
Ind
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
For Rent and Sale Items Across Scranton Listings
A jumble of rental notices and sales offerings appears: furnished house on Jefferson Avenue Green Ridge with barn. one or more year rental Linden Street with or without barn. sale of a Schubert upright piano. second hand goods. various farm and industrial ads. Local businesses advise on inquiries at offices and addresses in Scranton and West Wyoming.
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Jefferson Avenue
Green Ridge
H. A. Kaufhold
Lackawanna Store Association, Limited
Scranton
J. Higginson
Bearish Break Presses Stocks Lower in Short Session
New York markets show continued bear influence with lower prices amid ongoing weakness. Tobacco and Consolidated Gas lead declines as electric and rival gas competition contribute to a 4 point drop. total volume 216 400 shares. William Linn Allen Co. brokers.
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New York
Bears
William Linn Allen CO
Meate
Philadelphia Provision Market Report
Philadelphia market notes show Whout contracts for October delivery in lower grade Ga y corn. Prices and trading activity described for the October term with contract-grade corn focus.
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Philadelphia
Grain and Dairy Prices Mixed in New York Trade
New York October 1 prices show dull wheat with slight spot and future moves. Butter and cheese hold steady while corn and oats edge lower. dairy markets weigh on western and state offerings amid shipping and demand signals.
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Southwestern
Vic
Uplands
Walic
New York
Minnesota
Duluth
C. B
Western Creamery
Wallee
Elgins
Limitation Creamery
State
Maife
Briggs Cleans Privy Vaults and Cess Ponds Clean Pumps Used
Classified notices show A B Briggs offering privy vault and cess pool cleaning with improved pumps. Trade address 1100 North Main avenue or Eicke's drug store corner Adams and Mulberry. Telephone 40. Also various help wanted and situation notices from Scranton, Ny, and nearby towns. Political column comments end with critique of corrupt governors.
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A.B. Briggs
A. Biggs
North Main Avenue
Eicke
Adams and Mulberry
Cattle and Hogs Steady as Market Opens in Chicago
Early sales show hogs advancing then retreating with prices from 4.45 to 5.25 for market hogs and mixed results for others. Receipts favor range cattle and feeders while sheep offerings remain sparse and near nominal.
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Chicago
Western Ranger
Cattle Hogs and Sheep Market Report From East Liberty
East Liberty Pa October 1 cattle steady with primes at 1005.25 and common 6ha. Hogs unchanged. Sheep steady with choice spring lambs priced around 5.20 to 5.00 and veal calves at 0.07.
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East Liberty
Greatest naval battle lands in Shoe Store sale
An unusual notice lists discounted footwear at a Washington Avenue shop. Ladies shoes, russet and dongoin priced from 1 40 to 2.00, mens calf and russet boots down to 1.49, plus other shoe deals. Also advertised are Bauer's Orchestra for events and Megarger Brothers printing supplies.
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Philippine
Market Report: Cattle, Lambs and Hogs Steady
New York market notes show cattle steady dull no westerns sold while lambs hold around 1.04 to 1.05. hoges nominally steady at 0.42. The report lists prices for grassers and sheep with minor fluctuations through the day.
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New York
Credit balances and sales data for oo City report
City report lists credit balances of 1.06 dollars across six certificates with a 1.00 percent bid for cash. It notes six cash sales totaling 1.054 dollars and mentions shipments and runs were not reported.
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Oo City
Brooklyn Beats Washington In Baseball Clash
Brooklyn defeats Washington 4 to 2 in a baseball game. Cincinnati wins 6 to 2 over St Louis in the first game, with a second game Cincinnati 4 St Louis 0.
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Brooklyn
Washington
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Cincinati
Railroad Time Tables for Beranton and Nearby Routes
Train departures from Beranton include express and local services to New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia and the South with multiple morning and afternoon departures. Additional services run to Buffalo Utica Ithaca Northumberland Nanticoke and Plymouth with connections at Buffalo and Northumberland for major destinations. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars are available on all express trains. pocket timetables and district agent details are provided at the depot.
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Beranton
Exree
New York
Richfield Springs
Ithaca
Northumberland
Pittston
Wiles
Barre
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Danville
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Nanticoke
Lehigh Valley
Scranton
Philadelphia
DP. RR
Wilkes-Barre
R. R
White Haven
Geneva
Principel
Philadeliphia
Buffalo
Wilbavr
Chas
Lee
Pues
Cortlandt Street
A. W. Nonemacher
South
Bethlehem
Sunday Train Schedules and Rates to Scranton Areas
Sunday trains run to Scranton and connections from Carbondale Wilkes Barre and Albany with listed times to Carbondale Albany Wilkes Barre and Pittsburgh routes. Advertises lowest rates to all points in United States and Canada. JW Burdick G.P. Albany NY H W Cross PD P A Scranton.
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Scranton
Carbondaire
JLB
Albany
Sarah Montreal
Bosoe
England
Pointe
Bia
Wilkox-Harre
New York
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Vie Louth Walier
Black Diamond Express
Leen
Felows
Carbondale
North
Wilkes-Harte
Wilkes-fiarre
United States
Canada
JW. Burdick
G.P
N.Y
H. W. Cross
PD. P. A
New York and Liberty Street Station Time Table Ad
Rail timetable for Lehigh and Susquehanna division listing departures from foot of Liberty Street and South Ferry with numerous routes to Scranton Pittston Mountain Park Lakewood Atlantic City New York Newark Bethlehem Allentown Philadelphia and others. Includes return times and connections with elevated rails ferries and Long Island railroad and notes on through tickets and general agents.
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Lehigh and Susquehanna Division
New York
Libert Berea
N. Ft
South Ferry
Whitehall Street
Scranton
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Mountain Park
Lakewood
Atlantic City
Newark and
Elizabeth
A. m
Lexpress
Philadelphia
Reading Terminal
Muuch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Euston
Baltimore
Washington
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Reading
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Bunony
Pottsville
Liberty Street
North River
Broadway
Brooklyn
Staten Islands
Girand Central Depot
Long Island Railroad
Reading ‘Terminal
J. H. Olmausen
Im. P. Baldwin
Erie and Wyoming Valley Time Table October 1608
Schedule lists departures from Scranton to New York and intermediate points at 7 00 p m and 10 p m. Trains from above points to Scranton arrive at 10 20 a m 2 16 p m and 9 05 p m. Also mentions Hawley and other stops on the railroad.
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Scranton
New York
Newhare
Hawley
No Crank Governor Critique of Dr Swallow
The Wilkes Barre Times argues against electing Dr Swallow for governor noting he would lack party support and breadth of view. It calls him a one idea man and contrasts him unfavorably with Robert H Pattison, labeling Swallow as lacking moderation and judgment.
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Swallow
Robert H. Pattison
Dr. Swakllow
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People’s Exchange
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Hancock, JE
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Wyoming Ave
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TOLLE
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Ratenrearona P. Zhigler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Frank ¥. Hoyle
Burr Building
Okell & Dunn
Coal Exchange
Willard, Warren & & Knapp
Thotolican Building
Seranton, Pa
James H, Torrey
Commonwealth Building
Essup & Jessup
James W. Oakford
Board of Trade
D. B. Reploglee
Mears Building
Jas, J. H. Hamilton
Edward W. Thayer
L. A. Watres
Board of Trade Building
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Patterson & Wilcox, Traders’ National Bank Building
Co. Comegys
Republican
A. W. Bertholf
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Gable
Washburn Street
Dotroca
C. L. Frey
Scranton Savings Bank
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Homeopathiat
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W. KE. Allen
KR. Trapold
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Mulberry
W. G. Rook
Linden Street
G. BR. Clark & CO
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Green House
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
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Beranton Packing Co
Ee Reesonse & Lacka, Iron & Steal Co
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Throp Novelty Mie. Co
Beranton Pass
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Ennae People's Street Railway
van Ane People's Street Railway
MG Dickson Manufacturing
Comac Lacka
City of Scranton
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RK. J. Bauer
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