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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1898

Page

2

Sternberg Inspects Camp Wikoff Sees Typhoid Fear Dismissed

Surgeon General Sternberg tours infantry and cavalry fields at Camp Wikoff Montauk and reports no typhoid panic though malaria risk remains. The day records 891 in hospital, 150 with typhoid, several deaths, and ongoing furloughs as units await transport decisions and Cuba deployment plans.

Ohio Wikoff Montauk Point S. 1 Sternberg Alfred Gardner Eighth Ohio Volunteers William H. Farley Fourth Artillery Jones New London Red Cross

President McKinley to attend Omaha peace jubilee

President McKinley and cabinet members plan to attend part of the peace jubilee starting October 10 in Omaha. A delegation from Nebraska presented an engraved invitation and the president indicated only urgent public business could delay. The presidential party will likely leave October 4.

Washington McKinley Omaha Exposition White House

Dewey Finds No Cruelty by Insurgents in Philippines

Admiral Dewey reports Spanish prisoners in the Philippines likely faced neglect due to shortages of physicians and medical supplies, and finds no proof of cruel acts by the insurgents. The message confirms the rumor originated from supply failures rather than intentional abuse.

Washington Admiral Dewey Philip Pines

University hospital aids Puerto Rico soldiers on City of Chester

Philadelphia September 6 A special train was sent to New York to meet the transport City of Chester carrying Pennsylvania soldiers from Puerto Rico The University of Pennsylvania hospital can care for over 300 patients beyond its regular count and will also treat soldiers from other states

Philadelphia New York University of Pennsylvania Hospital

Chester Arrives With 1150 Troops From Ponce Porto Rico

The United States transport Chester under Captain Dann arrived this afternoon from Ponce Porto Rico where she sailed September 1. She carried about sixty officers and civilians and 1150 men including Brigadier General Schwann and staff and Brigadier General Haines and staff aboard.

New York United States Chester Dann Ponce Porto Rico Schwann Haines

Troops Return From Expedition on Chester Transport

The Fourth Pennsylvania volunteers led by Colonel Case returned to Jersey City after a voyage with fine weather. Among civilians aboard was Perry M. de Leon US consul at Ecuador. One died on board Captain M H Smith of Company K aged 38 from malaria. Six men ill at arrival, five with typhoid and one malaria. Chester greeted by craft as troops landed, Obdam disappeared after leaving Ponce with General Miles aboard.

Pennsylvania Volunteers Case Perry M. de Leon United States Ecuador M. H. Smith Pennsylvania Smith Columbia Jersey City Chester Ponce Obdam Miles

Brooke Arrives at Rio Piedras to Meet Spanish Commander

Major General John R. Brooke, the American commander, arrived safely at Rio Piedras yesterday afternoon. Colonel Pino greeted Brooke on behalf of Captain General Macias and escorted the party to Macias' summer residence, where Brooke will visit officially and meet his staff.

San Juan John R. Brooke Rio Piedras Pino Brooke Maciias Macias

Fire Department News and Parade Plans In Scranton

Saturday's Tribune reports tensions with Phoenix Chemical and Chief Hickey. A resolution thanks the chief for supporting fireman state funds. News notes the first three horse hitch for Hook and Ladder gear to be shown Sept 39, and obituaries Chief Hubbard of New Haven. Parades: Wilkes-Barre Sept 8, Bethlehem Sept 14, Pittston Sept 29 with Monhagens and Middletown NY units in Scranton.

the Tribune Phoenix J. Hickey Scranton Hickey Charlies EB. Becker Scranton Fire Department Gilhool & Co Ward William H. Hubbard New Haven Wilkes-Barre Bethlehem George A. St. John Pittston Monhagens Middletown New York

Evil Eye thrills at Lyceum with clever novelties

In the Lyceum last night Charles Hi Yale presented The Evil Eye a spectacular packed with surprises and strong singing and dancing. The company is large and capable and will repeat performances this afternoon and evening. McDoodle's Flats at the Academy of Music draws praise for its lively dancing and singing in a three day run.

Lyceum Charles Hi. Yale Ltw McDoodle Academy of Music

Baseball Scores From Around The Circuits

In the National League Baltimore defeated Philadelphia 7 to 1. The nightcap ended at eight innings with darkness and a second game score line listed. Eastern League games Providence and Buffalo tied 7 to 7 after nine innings with some controversy. Toronto and Syracuse tied 0 to 0 as Ottawa and Montreal also posted 4 to 4 after nine with darkness. Atlantic League results show Allentown 8 over Newark 7 and Richmond 2 over Norfolk 1.

Baltimore Philadelphia Trenton Washington New York Brooklyn Cincinnati Chicago Louisville Cleveland Providence Buffalo Toronto Syracuse Ottawa Montreal Wilkes-Barre Springfield

Markets Close Mixed As St Paul Leads Rally

Wall Street opened uneven with professional traders driving select issues higher. Strong late gains followed led by St Paul and allied issues as Manhattan and Tobacoo weakness faded and overall turnover reached 9,235,700 shares.

New York Bears Het Manhattan People Gas Tobicco St. Paul Baltimore Ohio Denver Atchison Realing First Gulf Pacific Coast Grangers William Linn Allen & CO Mears’ Building

Philadelphia Provision Market Sees Firm Widespread Prices

Market reports show firm tones across grains and provisions in Philadelphia. Wheat and corn futures steady while oats and mixed feeds hold midrange. pork, beef, and lard supply stable with varied hams and bacon notes. wool and cheese markets display steady to firm pricing across regions and grades. Receipts list large flour and grain stocks with significant wheat, corn, and oats totals.

Philadelphia Sept Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia New York Michigan Indiana Canada Bavec Montana Western Lée Jye Malie

Market summary: grains and butter prices steady to weak

New York markets show wheat offset by weak spot and rising bids. No 2 red futures drifted lower while May and December options firmed slightly. Corn remains firm with minor gains near close. oats steady with dull options. Butter from western creameries holds steady amid mixed futures and quiet trade.

New York Sept

For Sale Items Listed By West On Mill Co and Palm Street

Classified notices advertise ten ripans for six cents at druggists with relief claimed. A one horsepower unit is offered as good as new by West On Mill Co. A house and lot on Palm Street is for sale with easy terms at 26 Mears Building.

THE Weston Mill Co Palm Street Mears Building

Local help wanted and professional ads in Scranton pages

Classifieds show multiple job seeks and professional listings in Scranton. Includes young women seeking bookkeeping cashier or office work, a man seeking stenography, bartender, coachman, teamster, housekeeper and chambermaid posts, plus doctors and attorneys offering services at Mears building and surrounding streets. Also mentions Bauer's Orchestra and Megargues Brothers supplies.

A. L Bing Tribune

Wanted Experienced Nurse to Assist in Second Work

Advertisement seeks an experienced nurse girl to assist in a second job. A reference is required. Apply at 35 Monroe Ave Rue.

Monroe Ave

Agents Wanted for Henry F. Keenan History of the War

Advertisement offering the complete authentic history of the war by Henry F. Keenan with many illustrations. Claims accuracy and official completeness. Seeks agents with liberal terms. Address P. W. Ziegler & Co. 221 Locust Street Philadelphia.

Henry F. Keenan P. W. Ziegler & Co Locust Street Philadelphia

Adams Avenue School and Kindergarten Opens September 12

Adams Avenue School and Kindergarten begins its nineteenth year on September 12 with all branches funding Iman thoroughly taught. M. L. Torry, principal.

Adams Avenue M. L. Torry Prin

Fragmentary dairy and egg notes in Maine OCR

Fragmented OCR lists various dairy and egg terms including imitation creamery and state dairy. Mentions Miyalstece and Miyalslec with scattered items like eggs and western frog lye, lacking coherent context or complete sentences.

Lalie

Wheat and Corn Futures Drift Amid Mixed Chicago Market

Chicago market notes a weak turn in wheat with September closing down and December rising. December corn gains while May oats hold, pork and lard decline slightly. cash quotes show varied grain and meat prices with no clear single leader.

Chicago Wynd AyasMyec MatiGudie w .al/yaliiec Wyalihaipe Mess Park

Railroad timetable for Central Railroad of New Jersey June 3 1918

Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable lists departures from New York foot Liberty Street and Whitehall Street for Pittston Fountain Hill New York Expresses and through cars to Philadelphia Bethlehem Reading Harrisburg and Ocean Grove. Connections available to Brooklyn Staten Island and Long Island through ferries and elevated lines. Returning trains from New York North River and South Ferry at specified morning and afternoon times.

M. Bundaya Sexawood City New York Newark Elizabeth A. m Patt Deiphis Apethies Hem Easton Ser In Itimore Washington Truth Bethlehem Ocean Grove Reading Lebanon Harrisburg Allentown Bunda Liberty Street North River South Ferry Whitehall Street Brooklyn Blaten Islands Sire Raed Central Depot Longland Re Tee Phla Ening Werminal

Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts Report

Cattle market steady with choice steers at .2705.70, medium .70a4.90, cows and heifers 1.80a1.42, calves 4.50a7.05. Hogs meet good demand with fair to better prices. butcher 3.85a4.10, mixed 3.70a8.95, light 3.05a3.70, pigs 2.60a3.70. Sheep small supply well taken. mutton bright, lambs 50.5 to 71.0. Receipts Cattle 5,500. hogs 17,000. sheep 20,000.

Chicago Western Rangers Western

Scranton Ad Directory Highlights Local Businesses

The listing covers Elk Cafe on 13 and 1 Franklin Avenue, Scranton House near the D J & W depot, European plan by Victor Koch, Mrs. Gable graduate midwife at 18 Washburn Street, Gr. Clark & Co nurserymen and seed store at 46 Washington Ave with 180 North Main Ave greenhouse, School of the Lackawanna prep for college law medicine business opens Sept. 12, and J Kuf Tel Scranton manufacturer of wire screens at 611 Lackawanna Avenue.

Gable Washburn Street Scranton GR. Clark & Co, Beedmen and Nurserymen Washington Avenue Green House North Main Avenue School OF the Lilackawanna Py, Sucrenn - Cann Walterwell

Cattle and Livestock Prices From Buffalo and East Liberty Markets

East Buffalo reports cattle offerings mainly stockers sold near yesterday's close with steady calf demand and moderate supply. Sheep and lambs show light native lambs at 10.05 to 5.00, choice to extra. hogs steady to $46.00, and shad with few sales. East Liberty notes steady cattle with prime to common ranges and steady hogs. sheep slow with price spread from 1.00 to 4.71 for various grades. calves at 7.0 to 7.0 and similar ranges elsewhere.

East Buffalo N. Y East Liberty

Unclear freight bids and shipments noted in city notices

A terse city notice lists certificates bid for cash with long set and closed terms, shipments recorded September 3 to 4, with 7 614 barrels, runs September 2 to 6, all lines reportedly not heard from, 163 01 barrels.

Oi! City

Train schedule notices for express trains and stations

Schedule fragment lists arrivals and departures at Del., Lacka, and Western. Nantleooke and Intermediate stations 8.08 and 11.10 p m. Plymouth and Intermediate 1.95 and 60 c in. Kingston 12.55 p m. Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on all express trains. For details pocket time tables apply to M. L. Smith, age Passenger Agent, depot ticket office.

Scranton New York Points Easton Trenton Binghamton Oswego Mira Corning Bath Danaville Mount Morris Buffalo Way Latinas Factoryville Nicholson Utica Richfield Springs Ithmea Northumberland Pittston Wilks- Barre Plymouth Bloomsburg Danville Williamsport Harriaburg Baltimore Seaninaten Ead Ee Forthumberland Alermea Nantleooke Kingston M. L. Smith

Train Schedules For Albany Scranton And Wilkes Barre

Train times list departures from Carbondale and nearby hubs to Albany Montreal Boston and New York with connections to Lehigh Valley Pennsyvania Western points. Early morning and late evening services include Black Diamond Express and Diamond Express options with arrivals at Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.

Eas Carbondale T. m A'bany Wilkes- ‘Barre New York Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Pennsyvani Ania Via Lehiene Mit Scranton Tol The Horth Wilkes-Barre the South Carhonsie P. Bor Wilkey-Barrett Lbs

Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetable May 15 1898

Lehigh Valley Railroad announces trains from Scranton to Philadelphia New York to Pittston White Haven Hazleton Pottsville and more. Services include coaches and sleeping cars with connections via D&H line to Geneva Rochester Buffalo and Chicago. Officials ROLLIN H. WILBUR and NOMEMACHER noted with Cortlandt Street New York and South Bethlehem offices.

Scranton Philadelphia New York Pittston Ilkene Lee W. Rf. K White Haven Hazleton Pottsville Fibichem, Pratates Readingsburg Fort Tunkhannock Towan Elmira Ithaca Geneva Ane Y Princigat Cens R Nam Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falla Chicago Valley Y Paricr serenekes-Burre Buffais Rollin H. Wilbur Ena EE. Fass Cortlandt Street New Nomemacher South Flethlehem

Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Schedule Note

Trains operate between Erie and the Wyoming Valley with connections through Scranton and Hawley. Schedule times show departures from Erie at 60 a.m and 22 p.m and Lake Ariel departures at 645 a.m and 18 p.m. Sunday trains to Lake Ariel leave at 645 a.m and 6 p.m.

Sas Lew Scranton Hawley Aison Erie BK. RR Lake Ariel Boranton

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