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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1901
Page
8
The report notes heavy western demand for industrial output while eastern activity falls. It covers progress at the Lackawanna Buffalo plant, engine tests on D L and W Erie lines, and evolving shipping, coal, and iron markets with prices, freight rates, and overseas shipments shaping regional activity.
The Tacckawanme Drag and Steel company nears completion of a large Mast furnace at Stony Point near Buffalo and is actively building another. Structures cover several acres and include an egg can stripe, a brick work area, a steel and brick works with concrete foundations, a boiler shop, and a machine shop. The plant connects with major rail lines and employs around 800 men. the project advances amid completion milestones and local newspaper updates.
Officials conducted a test on Saturday comparing the pulling strength of Lackawanna Coal Company engine No. SH and Brie Shea engine. Fifteen loaded tenders and about two tons of coal were measured. Lackawanna’s engine pulled sixty six thousand pounds and Brie’s twenty eight thousand minutes. Supervisors and engineers from multiple firms observed the test at Nay Aug, with names such as Bo M. Wine and Elvin Massey Mechanic present.
Fragmented OCR item with scattered names such as Kearney Wels Melania and various places and times. The text appears as a jumbled list of individuals and locations with incomplete phrases and no clear single event or outcome.
The American Locomotive Company secured an order for fourteen locomotives through the firm in Paterson, New Jersey, with related partnerships listed and a complex supplier tally. Additional details reference names and places linked to the production and delivery schedule, noting involvement of other entities in the supply chain.
A late 19th century court session opens with judges and a lengthy docket. The report notes a major case involving a family dispute and a defense team including OBrien and Martin Hive Teen, with Judge HH Mdawerds presiding and Judge J PR ely WHT De expected to assist.
A contested will directs Walter S. Tripp Jr and Catherine Tripp as executors and trustees to transfer one half of the residue to the surviving spouse or heirs. The Lackawanna Trust and State Deposit Co filed to set aside the will, claiming Walter S. Tripp Sr is deceased and the estate resists the transfer.
The readable text presents a jumbled mix of names places and terms with no coherent story or events. It mentions several proper nouns such as Wades and Wesleys and contains scattered phrases about dates and activities, but lacks a discernible main action or outcome.
The Stite Department of Agriculture announces a series of 420 farmers institutes to be held in every Pennsylvania county. Sessions run December through March and cover agricultural practices, with speakers from the department and local agents. Estimated daily cost of attendance is about 17 dollars, with varied schedules and fees across locations.
Readable portions show Company K triumphing in a Saturday tithe tournament held in Dickson City. The report lists team scores with Company K at 18 287 likely leading, and individual mentions include Private Charles Mowe and Lieutenant Wo. Sy Choudel, noting a complex contest with varied results and prizes awarded by brigade officials.
A fragmented OCR item notes a local notice about fishing, preserve rules, and a regional deadline. It mentions a late event, a committee or authority, and a warning to readers about compliance. The readable fragments suggest safety and regulatory context without clear names or dates.
Unclear text describes an Erie Railroad Wyohiing Division matter with names and events but phrasing is damaged and names unreadable. Summary reflects the limited readable facts and preserves potential incident reference without speculative detail.
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