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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1901
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR lists mail matter and postal entries for Scranton Pennsylvania. It names individuals and offices with scattered words from a notice page. The legible items reference advertising and office actions within the postal system.
The Tribune reveals results of its Story Contest with a panel awarding top entries. Names like Hynliy and Garelin Welling are mentioned among finalists, while the voting and selection process are described as pending final decisions.
The Recorder outlines the annual message detailing city finances with a total indebtedness of 844,748 and resources of 44,296, urging the council to keep local taxes low while maintaining services. It calls for stronger police, fire, building, and public works laws, and promotes more efficient government and economy, noting the push for a paid fire department and reform of taxation. Herbert Gladstone referenced in broader political critique.
The recorder picks George M. Watson to replace A A Vosburg as city solicitor, a move not a reflection on Vosburg but a personal choice given Watson’s long service as Molr’s attorney. Watson’s tenure is praised for diligence and future influence in the city’s legal transition to second class status.
A new Scranton administration aims to depoliticize city government and unite reform-minded elements. Frank Clemons as director of public safety and John Roche as director of public works anchor a cabinet of capable, nonpartisan picks. The plan seeks efficient, disciplined service and broad taxpayer confidence, with Democrats and Republicans alike urged to cooperate for the city’s advancement.
The Tribune notes a movement led by Miss Anni Hallowell and supporters like Mrs. Blankenburg and Mrs. Mumford promoting written examinations and progress records. The plan, tested at James Paten school, shows success and may spread citywide, with Hallowell’s early vision nearing realization.
Discovery by Arizona Antiquarian Association suggests the Toltec mound near Phoenix houses a buried city, castle, and citadel from a remote civilization. The find renews interest in American antiquities and research on regional ancient remains across the Far Southwest. The report notes broad scholarly excitement and potential historical implications.
Harvard's Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology aims to build a broader regional collection including a Southwestern museum of archaeology. Discoveries near Florence Arizona will be housed in a restored castle as a new nucleus, while Casa Grande dwarfs in size. The piece notes lack of inscriptions in the Americas and reflects on excavations in Egypt and Babylonia. It also laments the death of Rev. John Jasper and comments on U.S. governance in Manila.
The piece tracks the development of the Mask and Wig Club, from its early 1890s beginnings to its thirteenth birthday, detailing productions like Captain Kidd and Kenilworth, notable performances in Philadelphia, New Haven, and Boston, and the club’s impact on University of Pennsylvania life and its athletic support. It highlights financial milestones, anniversaries, and the club’s influence on undergraduate culture and alumni.
Fragmentary OCR lists ads and notices for local businesses and services. Items mention Louis Shornmaker on Adama Avenue and Briggs proprietor with cleaning vaults and pumps, plus orders and a warehouse on Washington Avenue.
The Tuesday forecast notes spring fever avoidance of exercise during moving day. It jokes about public safety and city affairs, mentions baseball miles and the press, and urges skepticism toward newspaper ads while run of city guidance is advised.
Penn’s Mask and Wig club, the leading amateur drama group in the region, stages annual burlesques in Philadelphia. Founded after a 19th century meeting in College Hall, the club operates with a full staff and on par with professional shows, including scenery, costumes, and a dedicated clubhouse.
Rail timetable notes list Lehigh Valley routes to Philadelphia New York and coal region hubs. Mentions trains and times, connections to D&H and Chicago via Buffalo, Pullman cars, and booking offices at Scranton and South Bethlehem with contact at Lackawanna Avenue.
Government Building Scranton Pennsylvania invites sealed proposals to furnish fuel lights water ice miscellaneous supplies washing towels hauling ashes and sprinkling streets for the building during the fiscal year ending June 30 2003. Bids due 2 p m April 10. Treasury department reserves right to reject any or all bids. EZRA WL RIPPLE Custodian.
The Fenner & Dickerson partnership is dissolved by mutual consent. George A. Dickerson will continue the business and assume all debts. Scranton Pa March 28. Also notice for the Priceburg Odd Fellows Hall Association annual meeting on Monday evening April 30 at 7 40 to elect three directors and officers.
A historical snippet lists numerous Scranton establishments including architects attorneys and firms such as Willard Warres & Knapp Jessup & Jessup Edward W Thayer C Comagys A W Bertholf and Patterson & Wilcox. It also notes the Republican and Mears buildings the Scranton House hotel and seed stores with multiple street addresses on Washington Avenue Spruce Street and Wyoming Avenue.
Partial OCR of a railroad schedule shows trains to and from Scranton, Hoboken, Buffalo, Syracuse, and Kingston with assorted arrival and departure times, noting interlined routes via Mount Pocono and Buffalo connections. It lists Northumberland and Plymouth services, Sunday trains, and division details for Bloomsburg and Montrose regions.
Timetables show trains leaving Scranton at 6 29 and 10 am for Carbondale and nearby towns. Services extend to Wilkes Barre Hazelton Albany Pottstown and Pottsville with outbound routes to Luzerne county and central Pennsylvania. Through tickets offered to multiple destinations at station rates.
Easter Glove Corset and Umbrella appeal to readers planning holiday dress. Choose up-to-date styles from a reliable dealer with quality gloves corsets and umbrellas. Free initials engraved on all umbrellas. Window display shown.
Erie and Wyoming Valley schedule shows trains to Hawley and local routes, with stops at Scranton and intermediate points. Timetable effective Sept 17 lists departures at 7:40 a.m and 2:25 p.m from an origin, with connections to New York and intermediate stations, including a Scranton stop at 10:00 a.m.
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