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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1899

Page

2

University of Pennsylvania Football Team Prepares at Water Gap

The Quakers plan private practice in Water Gap before Harvard game. After last Saturday’s Chicago clash, rest is stressed with light workouts. They will stay at Kittating House near a former mill area where two nearby buildings burned, destroying 35 000 feet of lumber and equipment without insurance.

Pennsylvania Water Gap Brevial Beranton Tribune Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Harvard U. U Quakers Hare Chicago Woodruff

Fatal Rail Collision in Stockton Claims Hungarian Resident

Steve Stracka a Hungarian resident of No 4 Stockton was found dead on the rail near Stockton at 6 am. He likely was struck by the 9 05 pm passenger train on Saturday. The body shows severe trauma with legs severed and dragged for distance. He was 45, leaving a wife and child in the old country after years in Stockton.

Hagletiin Steve Stracka No. 4 Stockton Strucka

Shocking Death at Pittston Junction

Wallace Mainwar ine of Duryea, a fireman on the Lehigh Valley railroad, fell while netting a headlight and was run over by his moving engine. He died en route to his home. The victim, about twenty three, is described as exemplary and single. An inquest will be held next Friday afternoon.

Scranton Tribune Pittston Wallace Mainwarine Duryea Pittston Junction Lehich Valley Railroad AM Luna Richard Mainwaring Temple Tron Company Squire Cillbow

Nichols Railway Survey Near LeRaysville

A preliminary survey by A B Dunning of Scranton and Moore of Orwell measured elevations between Gilletts bridge and LeRaysville for a proposed LeRmysville Nichols railroad. The grade from Gilletts bridge to Conklin corners is about eighty feet per mile while from Conklin corners to LeRaysville is about ninety feet. The LeRaysville terminus sits on a town hill as eastern Bradford residents await President Truesdale's visit.

Towanda LeRmysville Nichols N. Y Messrs. Dunning Scranton Moore North Orwell Gillet's Bridge LeRaysville Gillett's Bridge Conklin's Corners Bradford Truesdale

Alleged counterfeiters nabbed in Sullivan County raid

Laporte officials seized a large quantity of counterfeit money after a raid led by Constable Hess. Photographer W Lavell and mason John Ganzell were arrested. Ganzell discharged for lack of evidence, Lavell sent to Laporte jail awaiting federal action as US agents prepare to take over the case.

Scranton Tribune Towanda Oet Laporte Sullivan Robert Hess Muncy Valley W. Lavell John Ganzell Lavell Laporte Fall United States Joseph G. Stewart

Monroe Fire Destroys Isaac Stauffer Mill and Factory

An early report from Scranton Tribune Stroudeburg describes a blaze at Isaac Stauffer's saw mill and clothespin factory in Stauffer's county. The fire, sparked by burning rubber odor noticed by an employee, consumed the inflammable contents and nearly wiped out the 10,000 dollar loss within minutes.

Scranton Tribune

Burglars Loot Two Homes During Theater Rush

In Wilkes Barre on Saturday burglars entered two North Franklin street houses while residents were at Maud Adama theater show. They forced rear windows and doors to steal cash and jewelry, took little from C. C. Bowman home while he and family absent.

Wilkes-Barre Maud Adama Franklin Street Mary BE. P Bogert C. C. Bowman Union Franklin Bowman

Fred Bonds Disappearance During Dewey Celebration

Fred Bond a former dining car porter in Lehieh Valley disappeared after the Dewey celebration in New York. He was last seen when the party left a train in Jersey City after serving Superintendent Cutter and the parade boat meal. Friends say he acted queerly and fear possible self harm. his wife and child in Easton are reportedly destitute.

Towanida Fred Bond Lehieh New York Cutter Jersey City Bond Faston

Hungarians End Milnesville Strike to Return to Work

Hazleton Pa Oct 20 Hungarian workers who walked out at Milnesville colliery last week over Andrew Mayo being moved to stripping met yesterday and voted to resume work this morning Mayo will take his place as before, and operations resume in full. Wages were not a factor and were found satisfactory.

Hazleton Milnesville Andrew Mayo Mayo

Coal mines shut by Susquehanna strike Kicks off winter closure

Nanticoke October 90. The Susquehanna Coal company ordered the mines closed due to a strike by over 4,000 miners who refused to work. The company announced the mines would not reopen until April, prompting many workers to seek employment elsewhere.

Nanticoke Susquehanna Coal Company

Passenger engine derailment near Avoca delays Jersey Central train

A northbound Jersey Central express locomotive derailed after leaving Pittston at 7 35 PM last evening near Avoca. No crew injuries were reported and no traffic disruptions beyond a four hour delay.

Pittston Oct Jersey Central

Towanda Briefs Include Directory Outing and Local News

Canvassers in Towanda prepare Bradford county directory due in about six weeks. Arrest reported for stealing bills from I Lynch of Minersville, hearing set in Justice Greatt's court. Towanda visitors include Mrs. Edward Bullington of Stillwater and Mrs. James Wain of age 60. Several local residents travel or visit, including Dr. W E B Decker in Boston and Mrs. John M Raim heading to Pasadena for winter. Red Men lodge to initiate many pile trces next Thursday as Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen forms Bayre chapter with forty charter members led by Mrs. Katherine Shipe and Mrs. H. A. Welton. Officers listed for new Ladies Association.

Scranton Tribune Towanda Hantoord Bradford County Martin Rome Township I. Lynch Minersville Justice Greatt Edward Bullington Stillwater Minn Bayre Katherine Shipe HE. A. Welton Jonathan Walt Mra G. F. Kirkland L. Bostwick BE. A. Ridgeway Gilea Cole Joseph Repp J. R. Templeton Alattle Floyd Mary Hocklander Mra. M. Johnston James Damon

Lehigh Valley Officials Crack Down on Train Rides Theft

Trustees Elizabeth Mieser and Nettle Templeton along with Mattie Johnston oversee the notice. Constables are authorized to arrest riders stealing rides on trains between Caxton Sayre and the State Line branch. Percy Sinclair, ex Sayre resident, named Pacific Coast freight and passenger agent for Lehigh Valley Railroad with HQ in Tacoma Washington. Dr FF Stephens, former superintendent at Packer hospital Sayre, appointed otology instructor at Cornell University medical dept New York.

Mieser Elizabeth Nettle Templeton Mattie Johnston Lehigh Valley Caxton Sayre State Line Percy Sinclair Pacific Coast Freight Lewhick Valley Railroad Lehigh Valley Transportation Company Tacoma Wash

Photographer in Trouble With Counterfeit Gang

Special to the Scranton Tribune Honesdale Oct 10 A longtime Main street photographer Mr W Lavalle is accused of aiding a counterfeit gang in Sullivan county mountains. Detectives routed the gang, seized moulds and coins, and four members were jailed at Laporte after hearings. Lavalle is among the accused.

Honesdale W. Lavalle Main Street Coyne Hotel Hiv Sullivan County Laporte Lavalle

Susquehanna County News Briefs From Oct 30

Obituary notes Mrs Daniel L Conner dies at home with funeral at St Johns church. Interment in Laure Hill cemetery. Typhoid cases counted in the county this year total four. Hose company hosts a dance at Hogan Opera House with Doran orchestra. Montrose grand jury meeting draws town residents. Mrs Patrick Dooley of Jersey City visiting relatives. Local shirt factory sold to L V Roberts of Thompson. Ballot lists party representatives for fall elections. Larrabee Kilrow dispute to be settled by arbitrators in Montrose Thursday. Farmers institutes scheduled for Iquehiana Wig Epineville Elk Lake Montrose Harford Tundat with state speakers listed. Protracted drought broken by heavy rain Saturday night. Thomas Hisketh of Maple Avenue seriously ill. County office candidates active with late-hour campaigning.

Susquehanna Daniell Conner Maining St. John's Church Laure Hill Susquehanna County Hose Company Hogan Opera House Doran Montrose Mra Patrick Dooley Jersey City Susquehanna Shirt L. V. Roberts Thompson Republican Democratic Peontbitten People’s Socialist Labor Unlen Reform Bryan Anti-Trust Larrabee-Kilrow Cass Iquehiana County Wig Epineville Elk Lake Itc Harford Tundatt B. Helger M. BE. McDonnell Harry Haywood R. Bh. Schiwarte Thomas Hisketh Maple Avenue

War ren home near completion and local events noted

Factoryville residents report the Warren residence nearing completion. Drought harms water supplies while hunters seek game. Royal Purple degree conferred at encampment No 246. Funeral for Amos Wright held at Glenburn. Rebekah lodge members visit Vista lodge in Springville. Republican mage meeting set for Nov 2 with Con gressman Wright as speaker. M E church ladies hosted a social with refreshments.

Scranton Tribune Factoryville A. J. Warren G W. Staunton Glenburn Amos Wright Poulowna Rebekah Lodge Springville Vista Lodge BE. L. Watkins Charles Hunt A. A. Brown Glenwood Minton Township Main Street F. Wright Susquehanna M. BE. Church

Weekend Visits and Funeral Treasury in Town

Spuetal and The Serinten Tribune report a flurry of visits across Warren Centre Stevensville and Wilkes Barre with many families visiting relatives and friends. The recent funeral of Charlee Wells of Factoryville is noted along with several residents spending time with kin in nearby towns and cottages.

Spuetal Serinten Tribune Weuluding Welles Mere Charlies Newnen Warren Centre Langdon Mirsh Stevensville GL. Wells D.C Lowe Charlee Wells Factoryville

Miss Blanch Frederici to entertain Tunkhannock audience

Miss Blanch Frederici of Brooklyn will present an entertainment at Platt's opera house Tuesday evening under Epworth League auspices. The event features violinist Mrs James E Freen and the Ariel quartette. Local residents and visitors noted include J S Freen, Catharine Lownsend HM, 1K Little, W N Reynolds Jr, ex-Sheriff Charles S Knapp, Miss Julia Prince, and Helen Lewis visitors. An audit of John H Brangess estate was held by auditor H Harding.

Scranton Catharine Lownsend Little W. N. Reynolds, Jr Wilkes-Barre Charles 5. Knapp Skinners’ Eddy Tunkhannock Julia Prince Yonkers N. Y Helen Lewis John H. Brangess Northmoreland Township H. Harding, Esq

Union passenger station site firm in Scranton area plans

Indications point to the erection of a union passenger station opposite Ninth street with workmen moving a steam shovel between the shoe factory area and the culm bank near the Catholic church. Foremen Hopkins Lyon and Ryan are noted in the local railroad maintenance and mechanical departments. A bridge abutment on the Lackawaxen at Pine ?n is near completion and the old gravity coal cars are burned out.

Piin Weing

Markets Signal Mixed Day as Call Money Rates Rise

New York markets showed upward price movement amid general anticipation but faced a setback from a sharp rise in call money. By close, prices fell from session highs with heavy selling pressure, though some bonds advanced early before retreating. Trade included US bonds and several local issues, while commodities like butter and poultry held steady or softened slightly.

New York United States

Scranton Wholesale Market Corrections Noted by FH

A historical market notice lists corrections for several vendors and products in Scranton. It mentions Butter-Creamery at 240205 and related suppliers, with various garbled names and items reflecting a corrected record for wholesale trades in the area.

Scranton FH. G. Dale Lackawittia

Fragmented New York Market Report with Livestock Notes

A garbled market summary describes commodities including butter, cheese, meat, and eggs with scattered mentions of prices, states, and grades. The text references graders, dairy terms, and regional origins, conveying a patchy glimpse of a mid century market page.

Unclear OCR Market Report Fragment

Fragmentary OCR text describes wheat and grain pricing with scattered figures and locations. Mentions New York and Philadelphia markets, winter grades, and various rates, but the copy is garbled and hard to interpret.

New York Ameetern

Cattle Market Mixed As Buyers Push Prices Higher

Vendors reported firmer prices across feed lots and cattle types with strong demand. Hints of improved bids appeared for prime and fancy lots while median grades held steady amid lively activity in several regions.

Sia Teme Mora Rika Oomia ITV

Market notices and prices scattered in New York listings

Fragmented price listings show produce and livestock quotes from New York markets. Notable items include cattle, cows, wine, and retail weights, with several figures and vendors scattered throughout the text.

East Liberty Cattle Market Report

Fragmentary notes from East Liberty market list cattle bids and prices with unclear units. Apparent figures include 407 and 800 related to bovine lots, alongside names such as Mr Phew Dull and Syye3ss, but readable details are limited.

Bieadys Cation Setteebade Phew Dull Calvin

Study notes on ambiguous terms and numeric balance

A compressed report discussing unclear references such as OU Oy and Moyet, with mentions of certificates and a sequence of numbers like 0.58 and 188. It hints at timestamps around 1h PM and mentions of names like Averie and SKIS lamina, but context remains fragmented and uncertain.

Moyet Ohiomernia Averie

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