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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1901
Page
4
An advertisement for Absolutely Pure Royal Baking Powder by the Royal Baking Powder Co located at 1 William Street in New York highlights the product as a pure leavening agent for baking.
The article discusses railroad management changes led by Superintendent Hixson and the Wilkes-Barre Eastern line. It notes anticipated salary adjustments for Scranton and Wilkes-Barre staff, potential extensions of control, and effects on local terminals and branches, with broad implications for area workers and operations.
The superintendent and aides rode a hand and foot powered railcar from Portland to Soram on the southern division. They inspected the line noting grade work and stops, reporting the ongoing modernization and periodic inspections by railway officials.
Conflicting reports describe miners and railroad workers pressing for earlier pay and better conditions. Officials note ongoing negotiations with employers as crews demand timely wages amid stalled talks and possible disruptions.
A projected route from Wilkes-Barre to Williamsport would connect with the Borel Creek road near Williamsport, forming the most direct link for the Wilkes-Barre area. Officials say the extension would pass through extensive timber lands and improve regional access.
The document lists the D., L. and W. makeup for today including Pia, e'TOMEE 1s, George Viouchey Baw, Venlin, Meim, J. Burkhart and others. It notes a schedule for Saturday October 19 with times from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. and mentions hallot's mill and Maples crew.
The article reports on ongoing works at the Lackawanna line yards with plasterers joining crews as walls are shaped for a new freight and passenger area. It notes a sleet spell delaying work, and mentions the rise of a driveway and switch lines toward the new passenger station. Local staff changes include a clerk shifting to a different elevator company.
A jumble of names and events speaks of Knights of Malta figures and a Braver Balls encounter. References to MoWTubin Oidiiiitedines and Beavers suggest a complex page of athletic and ceremonial notes with multiple commanders and regimental figures.
Snow covered much of Clinton county including the mountain regions around Lock Haven as temperatures dropped sharply. The report notes extensive snowfall and a notable cold snap impacting the area.
At the state convention, Mr. Coray's nomination faced objections led by John M. Garman of Nantico, and Patrick Donahue of Philadelphia. Testimony covered proceedings, expulsions, and committee actions, with debates about notices, conduct, and a vote to appoint a committee to notify candidates of their nominations.
A garbled report cites an alleged poisoning plot targeting parents. The text is unreadable in parts, but references an individual named Aiteitowin Pas and mentions antidotes and fate. Further details are unclear due to corrupted text.
An advertisement claims guaranteed profits from stock purchases, promising a “gusher” within eight days of each subscription. Subscriptions are deposited in the Chicago National Bank and investor parity is emphasized with no preferred stock. The stock is advertised at a discounted quoted price per share, with payment upon completion of the first quarter.
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