Industrial progress and rail expansion eyed in 1894 era
The article reports large mining and electrical upgrades at Mayfield's Hillside Coal and Iron works owned by Erie Railway, boosting efficiency and safety. It cites planned railway expansions into West Virginia, new lines near Point Marion and Morristown, and a broad view of nationwide railroad reorganizations with many roads under receivership. It notes coal trade improvement expectations due to cooler weather, and infrastructure developments such as the Dbensburg Black Lick line, Washington area traction plans, and rate adjustments for Pittsburgh area employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfield
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
Erie Railway Company
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Point Marion
Cheat River
Kingwood
Tunnelton
Kingsvoad
Fairchance
Fairmount
Morirantown
Railway facts and local enterprise in the United States
Of every 100 miles of railway in the world 41 are in the United States. There are 5 460 railway surgeons employed by the railroads of the United States and Canada. G W Parkton and M BE Haldeman will build a wagon repair stop in Stroudsburg. The agricultural resources of the United States support a population of 1 000 000 000. Each day there is one glass of beer made for every man woman and child in the country. The Pittsburgh chamber of commerce condemns the Traction company for running cars at illegal speed. J S Maton has been appointed traveling passenger agent of the Southern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Ferrie
Wilkes-Barre Traction Company
Mill Creek
Sennett
Wright's Corners
Savannah
Western Regns
Nga
Principel
Teaffire
Pensylvania
Piteburg
Reading Company
Port Richmond
Joliet
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Fort Wayne
Ind
Treentiy
Thomas Ff. Platt
New York
Galeton
Coudersport
Potter County
Southern
Southern Railway
Atlantic
Eat Northern
Lnes
Blanchard
Central Trame Association
Cleveland
City Railway Company of
Beerlin
C. 5. Wight
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
RM. Prager
Cinelnnudl
Pittsburg
Belford
Chicago Cable Railroad Company
getVice
Iirase
Reading Raiilroad
Brooks Locomotive Works
Mmnors Central
Rogers Locomotive Works
United States
Canada
G. W. Parkton
M. BE. Haldeman
Stroudsburg
Pittabury Chamber of Commerce
J. 8
Maton
Carlsbad Salt Claims and Sprudel Waters Advertisement
Unethical dealers push artificial substitutes like Artificial Carlsbad Salt and Sprudel Salt while praising authentic Carlsbad Sprudel Waters for stomach liver and kidney relief. The note promotes Carlsbad Sprudel Ball and Sprudel water, imported from Carlsbad and distributed from 1 Franklin Street New York, urging use of genuine product to protect health.
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Carlsbad
Rene Fe
Frenklin Street
New York
Stocks and Bonds Market Shifts on Sterling Decline
United Press reports early market gains on higher prices with a 1 cent fall in sterling exchange, boosting bears to cover and lifting American Sugar on inside buying. Prices reversed after Baltimore and Ohio cut its semi annual dividend, with total NY stock sales near 195,025 shares.
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New York
Sterling Exchange
Baltimore and Ohio
G. du B. Dimmick
William Linn
Allen & Co
Spruce Street
Scranton
Produce Exchange Bears Trigger Rare Market Slump
A bear raid at the Produce Exchange sparked a panic with prices tumbling to record lows. December wheat fell to 6c in New York, while Chicago cashs and futures mirrored buyer hesitation and rumors of beetle damaged grain being misreported.
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Cot
Hay State
Gia
Can
Bouthern
Chevapaike
Chicago
Calte
General Electric
Ils
Lake Shore
Manhattan
Ausscanseecdeensel
Orilage
New York
N.Y. LB
Wii
A & Ww
Wee Nor
Ontario
Basi
Phil
W. P
Texas
Waban Secon
Westert Talon
Aeksvessassensave
Bears
Produce Exchange
Grain Committee
Cigarette Ignites Fatal Powder Cap Blast
Two Tipp brothers, George 17 and James 15, were severely injured by the explosion of a box of giant powder caps on Mokulume Hill California October 17. James lost his left hand and sight while their bodies were littered with shell fragments. A half burnt cigarette is believed to have triggered the blast.
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Mokulume Hill
Cal
George
James Tipp
James
Recluse Mrs Zang of Denver Dies in Chicago
In Chicago the body of Elizabeth Zang widow of Philip Zang the Denver brewer lies in the county morgue. Once a leading Denver society figure she moved to Chicago after a 12 year rift and lived alone. A grocer found her dead from heart disease, leaving a large fortune behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elizabeth Zang
Denver
Philip Zang
Dever
4Ung
Coxe Bros to Open New Coal Lands East of Silver Brook
The Scranton Tribune reports Coxe Bros and Co will develop fine coal lands east of New Silver Brook near No 1 colliery, extending three miles to Quakake Valley. The tract spans about 150 acres and is said to contain rich anthracite not yet mined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxe Bros. & Co
Speen
Scranton Tribune
Hazleton
Silver Brook
No. 1
Silver Brook Coal Company
Quakake Valley
Castoria Recalled in Early 20th Century Ad Phrase
Early advertising line recalls giving Castoria to children from infancy to adulthood. The catchy jingle asserts trust in the product across generations and mentions a familiar pediatric remedy lineage.
For Rent and Sale Notices in Scranton Area Classifieds
Several small ads list for rent six room houses on West Lackawanna Avenue and 1122 Luzerne Street in Hyde Park, furnished lodge rooms at 119 Wyoming Avenue, and sale items including two horses, a buggy, and harness. Also notices about Scranton Packing Company stockholders meeting at its Scranton office on October 2 at 30 o clock, and promotional offers for relic reprints from Leslie's Illustrated Weekly with payment options.
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Internet
Inditeche Tocs
West Lackawanna Avenue
Evans
Rear
Luzerne
Hyde Tork
Progressive Building and Loan Association charter notice Scranton Pa
Notice is given that an application will be made to the governor of Pennsylvania on October 28 at 9 o'clock for incorporation of the Progressive Building and Loan Association of Scranton. The charter seeks to accumulate funds from member contributions and invest them, with rights and privileges under the act of assembly. Watson and Zimmerman, solicitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
C. G. Boland
Charles du Pont Breck
Hara H. Ripie
PD. Manly
Jacob F. Miller
Jacobur
Victor Koch
Situations Wanted Notices From Tribune Reprint
A collage of want ads seeking jobs from a young man, clerks, collectors, and housekeepers. Entries include language capable applicants, bookkeeping, store work, general office tasks, and day labor with varying experience and locations in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care Tribune
P. K
Tribune Building
Miflin Avenue
Hartman Paint Promises Roof Tinning Alternative
Antonio Hartman offers Hart Man's patent paint for tin roofs brick dwellings and sheet iron. The coating allegedly reveals cracks and crumbling in brick and costs far less than traditional tinning. Contracts available by Antonio Hartman at 67 Birch Bt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Hartman
Birch
Our Army Is Weak and Needs Modern Rifles
The regular army will take about a year to be equipped with the new magazine rifle as Springfield armory’s limited output slows progress. The note highlights the gap between current arms and a modern standard, and mentions Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a lung remedy now sold with a satisfaction guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Springfield National Armory
Dr. Wood
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Bert Canadas
Philadelphia
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San Francisco
Tribune
Penn Avenue
John Jermyn
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton Packing Company
J. IL. Connell
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Illustrated Weekly
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Omad
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Betes
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Bannockburn
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Ave
Court
Scranton Bedding Co
N. A. Hulbert
Wyoming Ave
Steinway & Son
Decker Brothers
Kranich & Back
Stultz & Bauer
New York Exchange
Chicag Board of Trade
G. Dub
Dimmick
Maloney Oil and
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Ducher
England
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Hetzel
E. M. Hetzel
Lacka. Ave
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Hoya
DOW
Posamavic
Victor B Bey Rae
Nuarly Dow
Lackawanna Ave
D.d. Williams & Bro
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Wm. Mason
Coal Exchagne
Pine Brook
Moosic Powder Co
Moosic
Rushdale Works
Lamiin & Rand Powder Co
Repauno Chemical Co
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Cafely Pr
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Peoria
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America
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Mick
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New York Warehouse
No. Pitth Avenue
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Adams Ave
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Spruce ST
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