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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1895
Page
6
A lengthy account recounts the Gettysburg battlefield scenes including the July 1 2 and 3 combats with vivid depictions of artillery bombardment and infantry charges. It frames the Union victory as a turning point the death struggle over slavery and the nation’s epic ideals and moral purpose.
The New York Stock Exchange activity shows a shift with railway stocks leading gains and Grangers gaining attention on rumors of rising traffic returns. Industrial issues like Chicago Gas move early, sugar weak, and a late rally lifts prices. overall market closes stronger amid continued volatility.
The article notes delays in Panama Railroad and Pacific Mail talks, plus orders for fifty 36 foot stock cars by Ohio Fall Car Manufacturing for Des Moines and other rail orders. It details Erie and Central New York railroad work, a 15 mile Cortland to Cincinnati route, and potential extensions to Hancock or Depew. It also lists stock movements, coal shipments, and various stock market figures from Buffalo and Philadelphia markets.
An advertisement promotes a female physician now in charge of the Chicago Medical and Surgical Institute at 412 Spruce Street Scranton Pa. It claims high credentials from world leading doctors. offers free advice within twenty days plus three months of medicine for one dollar and notes no connection with a local store elevator. Office hours listed morning to late afternoon.
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