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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1898

Page

3

Progress of the War Inquiry Hearing Details From Montauk Point

Dr. R. D. Ross testified before the war investigating commission in Anniston about his Cuba service with the First Infantry. He described supply shortages in Santiago, the obtaining of essential items, and the care at Montauk Point. Other officers including Lt. Reed, Lt. West, and Lt. Halley testified on camp conditions and duties.

R. D. Ross Montauk Point Anniston Ala R. DP. Ross Ife Cuba Santiago Fs Rowe Jnees Connor Santiage Moss Poorth Infantry Monthuk Senern Montauk Tie Fife Third Tennessee Chattanooga Hunt

Hobson Arrives in Washington to Aid Spanish Warship Rescue

Hobson reports to Captain Crowningshield at the navy department in Washington as acting secretary in Secretary Long's absence. He is authorized to travel to Philadelphia for the jubilee and to seek material to raise sunken Spanish warships near Santiago. The navy aims to assist in floating the Colon and Maria Teresa but will not incur further expense.

Washington Hobson Navy Department Crowningshield United States

Murphy Presents The Ferry Gow at Lyceum Briefly Dull

Joseph Murphy and his company performed The Ferry Gow at the Lyceum to a smaller crowd than in former years. Murphy appeared natural and winsome as the village smithy with a competent troupe, while tonight he stages Shawn Ithue in a different notable role.

Joseph Murphy Lyceum Mr. Murphy Murphy Shawn Ithue

Jim the Penman at Academy of Music Featured by New England Stock Dramatic

The New England Stock Dramatic company presented Jim the Penman at the Academy of Music last night. Thomas J. Quinn impressed as the forger while Will Miller Freeman gave a strong turn as Captain Redwood the detective. The cast handled other roles competently and tonight Alabama the southern drama is billed after a matinee of Master and Min tomorrow.

Jim Penman Academy of Music New England Stock Dramatic Company Thomas J. Quinn Will Miller Freeman Captain Redwood

My Friend from India at Lyceum theater

A Kansas City pork-packer seeks entry into New York society through an Indian mystic in the play My Friend from India. The work features rising dramatic action with humor and strong audience reception nationwide. The Lyceum presents the production on Thursday evening.

India Tercely Kansas City New York Lyceum

Lewis Morrison to retire Faust role at Lyceum

The article notes Lewis Morrison will drop the Faust portrayal after this season and hints at an upcoming new creation. It states Morrison’s departure is due to other arrangements and that Faust will be shown at the Lyceum on Friday and Saturday with a Saturday matinee.

Lewis Morrison Faust Morrison Mephisto Lyceum

Edward F Rushs European Sensation at Gaiety

Edward F Rushs European Sensation opens at the Gaiety in the last half of the week with performances Thursday night and matinees Friday and Saturday. The show promises sparkling comedy and catchy music and comes direct from a recent New York engagement.

Edward F. Rush New York

Millyans Questions on Mr Millyans and Margins

A garbled Chicago style exchange reports on a board of trade style query involving Mr Millyans and a request about margins. The misread dialogue hints at a negotiator asking for an up or down decision on a financial matter and whether to raise margins.

Chicago News Ara Papa

Ex-laywer Green Endorses New Orange Industrial Move

Geo E Green of Binghamton N Y reports that New Orange New Jersey shows rapid growth with Ricca Manufacturing Co in full operation and the Reliable Silk Manufacturing Co factory nearing completion employing 300, plus new housing and business construction. He endorses the New Orange Industrial Association as a promising, potentially lucrative investment with trusted organizers.

Scranton New Orange N. J Ricca Manufacturing Co Reliable Silk Manufacturing Co W. F. Bross Llayer Geo. E. Green Binghamton, N. Y New Orange Industrial Association

Wall Street Opens With Aggressive Support After London Buying

The New York market opened with large supporting orders and a London selling influence that soon reversed as London buyers entered. Prices rose, short contracts were covered, and bulls regained confidence. late trading was dull but firm, closing near highs. Tobacco activity dominated with wide swings, Burroir fell on a charter issue ruling, Pullman dipped on the decision but recovered. Total volume reached 740,48 shares.

New York London Pullman Miineis William Lins Allen & CO

Philadelphia Provision Market News Dull Wheat and Steady Provisions

Wheat dull and higher, corn lower with No. 2 mixed October at market. Provisions steady with smoked beef and hams at firm levels. Butter firm, refined sugars unchanged, cotton quiet but steady. Live poultry dull, receipts show flour and grain movement. Shipments list wheat, corn, oats and various grains.

Philadelphia Talia Yale Lesa OaGe Hornheads Mic

Grain Market Notes From New York Trading Day

Market summary shows flour quiet and barely steady with wheat and corn futures lower. No. 2 red and No. 2 hard western contracts ended weaker while options declined. price levels flagged by afloat bids and closing losses across March May and December positions.

New York Duluth Theo

Real Estate and Advertisements in The People Exchange

Classified listings show for rent furnished seven room house on Forest Court near Wyoming Avenue with steam heat and modern fixtures. an Avenue front modern house. desk room and office space in Coal Exchange. second hand pay or crane equipment. sale items including ten rips of pan s for five cents. residence at 25 Colfax Avenue for sale. rental rooms and money to loan offerings. professional services for corn and bunion treatment and chiropody. numerous ads suggest a bustling urban classifieds page with mortgage and loan options.

Herman Osthaus Board of True Forest Court Wyoming Avenue Erie Depot Avenue Jones Coal Exchange

Ripans Chemical Co. Ad Seeks Health Sample Request

An odd classified style notice invites readers to send a centa to Ripans Chemical Co. for 10 samples and 1,000 teetl, claiming health improvements. The fragmented text hints at a promotional or testimonial solicitation.

Ripans Chemical Co Tere

Wanted Help Advertisements in Tribune Office

Wanted experienced fur furniture and carpet salesman with references. Also boy for lunch counter and a few ladies and gentlemen at a guaranteed salary per month. Address Woodward Co. 04 Bruve Street.

Tribune Berarton Philadelphia Woodward Co Bpruve Street Jock Arias A. Tribune

War talk and grain markets in Chicago trading pits

In Chicago on October the market focused on England-France peace prospects with traders optimistic about a peaceful resolution. Cash grain quotes showed declines in December corn and corn, oats and pork futures moved lower. staple prices for flour, timothy seed, lard and various pork products listed with steady or slight shifts.

Chicago England France Biehel

Situations Wanted Listings Abroad in Scranton

A crowded column lists numerous help wanted and situations wanted notices. Individuals seek jobs as stenographers clerks drivers housekeepers cooks and skilled tradespeople with various references and contact addresses in Scranton Pennsylvania.

Chicago Cattle Market Report Shows Lower Prices Across Classes

Cattle supply excessive and prices lower with mixed offerings hold steady. Good to choice steers bring 8 to 4.5, packing late around 3.40. western rangers and calves noted with varied bids. Hog and sheep volumes listed with soaking rain reducing lamb values. Totals: cattle 6,500. hogs 5,000. sheep 19,000.

Chicago Western Rangers Nebt Bas Malic

East Buffalo Market Cattle Hogs Sheep Steady Despite Low Receipts

East Buffalo New York on October 2 reports cattle receipts light and stagnant demand. Hogs fully steady to high with good to choice prices around 5.10 to 5.05 for hogs and similar for roughs. Lambs and sheep receipts liberal with lambs at 8.10 to 8.50 and ewes at 4.00 to 4.55. sheep choices to selected wethers around 2.46.

East Buffalo N. Y

Cattle and hog markets report steady to slow trading

Market notes show cattle steady with extra demand at about 5.15 on prime and 1005.06 on common, hogs slow with heavies around .70, mediums near 3.70, and sheep steady with lambs around 6.45 to 6.70, veal calves listed at 6. Prices reflect mixed quotes across categories and grains trade impact noted.

Liberty

OY City Credit Balances and Bids Report

OY City Pa reports B-Credit balances at 1.18 with certificates opened 1.18 and closed 1.19 bid. No sales or shipments noted. Totals show 60 ino barrels and 100 49 barrels in run counts.

OY City

We Go For Work Or A Bath In The Rain

A dialogue fragment shows characters debating whether to continue work or seek a bath as rain approaches. They worry about being locked out of the barn and the imminent downpour. The scene features dialect expressions and references to keeping warm and finding shelter.

Mike Pete Washington

James Borum Chooses Staying In Tonight

A brief Chicago News item captures Mrs Borum questioning James about his plans while he insists he will not go out, creating a domestic, curious moment.

Bauer's Orchestra and Scranton Printer Ad Notice

An old Scranton notice lists Bauer's Orchestra offering music for balls picnics parties receptions and weddings at 17 Wyoming avenue near Hulbert's music store. Megarger Brothers Printer supplies warehouse at 1 Washington avenue advertises envelopes paper bags and twine.

Bauer Por Terme KK. J. Bauer Wyoming Avenue Over Hulberts Megarger Washington Avenue Scranton

Railroad Time Tables for Delaware Lackawanna and Western

Railroad timetable from Scranton effective June 20 1895. Lists departures to New York and other points including express services to Euston Philadelphia Trenton and the South, various locals and accommodations to Binghamton Oswego Ithaca Utica and Buffalo with several connections. pocket tables available from M Rankee at the depot ticket window.

Richfield Springs Ithaca Northumberland Pittston Wiles Barre Plymouth Bloomsburg Danville Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Nanticoke Kingston

Sunday Train Schedules From Scranton

The Delaware and Hudson announces Sunday trains from Scranton to multiple destinations including Albany Saratoga Montreal Honesdale Wilkes Barre and Wilkes Barree with various departure times and through service notes. The timetable lists connections to New York Philadelphia and Western points via Lehigh Valley route and Black Diamond Express and provides low rates to United States and Canada destinations.

Scranton Force New York Pittston Wilkes-Barre Haem Wihite Haven Hasleton Fottavilla Bethlehem Banton Reading Risbure Tunkhannock Towanta Elmira Ithaca Geneva Pew Vie D Roeneater Battals Shep Ora Fatts Point D. & HL Black Diamond SX Press Pullman Lehigh Valley Philadelphia Buffalo Ollin HH Wilbur Sages Cortlandt Koet A. W. Nonemacher South Hethlehem Albany Saratoga Montreal England Wilkes I Labor New York Mphiladelphia Lehigh Vole Rotlrand Win Binck Diamond Press Pennsylveania South Mit Kor Carbondale Lowent United Stat Canada Burdick A. Albany N.Y H. W Ontario & Western Wagoner Chicago Saranton

Timetable highlights for New York and connections in 1898

The timetable lists multiple daily departures from New York City terminals to Pittsburgh Wilkes-Barre and Atlantic City with varying times and expresses. It notes connections via Liberty Street North River and Whitehall Street South Ferry with through tickets to East South and West and mentions transfer access to elevated railways ferries and Grand Central Long Island Railroad.

Kehich and Susquehanna Division New York Eee Street NS. R South Ferry Whitehall Street Pittston Wilkes-Barre Buridays Lakewood Atlantic City Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Reading Fermings Allentown Bethlehem Musten Baltimore Washington Whathiachem Law Branch Ocean Grove Eter Fending Lebanon Harrisburg Pottsville Liberty Street North River Lowve South Perry Brooklyn Staten Islands Grand Central Depot Long Island Railroad Reading Terminal Tckets J. H. Olstavsen Pars

Scranton Erie and Wyoming Valley timetable notice

Time table in effect Sept 1 1698 shows trains from Scranton to New York Newburg and intermediate points on the Erie railroad at 7 04 am and 2 25 pm. Trains arrive back at Scranton from those points at 10 23 am 3 15 pm and 4 04 pm.

Scranton New York Newbure Erie Railroad Hawley

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