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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1894

Page

7

Lehigh Valley rail war marks dramatic power struggle

A sprawling report from Wilkes-Barre details a fierce leadership battle for the Lehigh Valley Railroad. E. P. Wilbur and John B. Garrett vie for president with plans to reshuffle management and debt, while James L. Blakeslee’s vote looms large amid shifting proxy alliances.

Wilkes-Barre E. P. Wilbur Robert E. Pattison A. A. McLeod Reading Wilbur McLeod Pattison Mr. Garrett Mr. Wilbur McLaod Packer Estate E. P. Wiloer J. B. Garrett H. B. Hartehorne R. A. Sayre James L Blakeslee Sayre Garrett Bas Hartshorne Blakeslee Garrett Foley R. H. Wilbur Lehigh Valley James L Bilakalea Manch Chunk

Sugar and Distillers Lead Active Stock Trades

In New York trading on September 6 American Sugar and Distillers led the session with 28 hundred shares traded while Distillers accounted for 27 thousand four hundred. The full list totaled 234 thousand five hundred ninety shares with American Sugar and Distillery making up 112 thousand seven hundred.

New York

New York Product Market Mixed on Septembers Market Signals

New York reports dull and weak tone with buyers cautious. Wheat and oats show activity and higher closes. various corn and barley prices quoted with month and contract activity. dairy and pork futures steady with moderate demand. overall market movement described as unsettled with several commodities testing higher levels.

New York Lxaidge Chicago Hige Wadie Extra Mesa City Extra India Mess America Mesa Pennsylvania Elgins Baloko Do. Smail Sadie Cholde

Philadelphia Tallow Market Sees Prices Drift Lower

Philadelphia report notes tallow dull and weak with prime city hogsheads at 44 1/2 cents, prime country in barrels at 48 1/2 cents, dark in barrels at 43 1/2 cents, and cakes grease at 4 cents. Also mentions Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup used as prescription by a successful physician and touted as the best cough medicine with dealer guarantee.

Philadelphia W.L. Douvc BoysScout Douglas Brockton Mass W. L. Dongina Shaen

Swanetans of the Caucasus Described by Dr Olderogge

In the Caucasus Swanetans number about 9 000 families and live in ruined mountain castles. Dr Olderogge notes their isolation, rough dress, and scarce comforts, yet a rich folklore and four deities. He reports a high prevalence of cretinism and mental illness among them.

Caucasus Bt. 4 Olderogge Swanetan New York Sun

Escape goldfinch returns to cage after heroic voyage

In a backyard drama a pet goldfinch escapes into a tall tree and sings of freedom. The family lures it back with hempseed and the breakfast bell, and the bird finally hops to the cage to abandon liberty for civilization.

Two Old Guns Linked to Revolutionary Era Artifacts

Willimantic journal notes that Mr. William Moulton of the town owns two antiquated rifles with storied lineage. One, carried by great-grandfather Timothy Kingsley in Burgoyne’s campaign, witnessed the October 11 1777 surrender. The other, once borne by Captain Durkee in the French and Indian War, then by Captain William Moulton in the Revolution. Both remain in near original condition.

William Moulton Timothy Kingsley Burgoyne Kingsley Moulton Durkee Ashford Willimantic

Pension widows of Revolution linger on rolls

A Boston transcript notes that twenty three widows from the Revolutionary era remain on pension rolls, despite being decades beyond the war. The piece reflects on youthful brides and the passage of two centuries since the conflict ended.

John Knox Bosaton

New Treatment Methods Support Condensed Raw Food Extract

Article notes progress in medical treatment methods and diet, urging strict adherence to diets and recommending a condensed raw food extract as a strong aid.

Ravinine the Bovinine Co. Food for Consumption

It restores waste and makes new blood, a perfect nutrient in condensed form easily retained by the stomach. With Ravinine at hand many consumption cases may be cured as it satisfies hunger, builds muscle and bone where other remedies fail, according to THE BOVININE CO.

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