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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1901
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune lists its advertising rates and publication terms with display and classified options. It notes a flat rate for ads and outlines placement charges while mentioning editorial revision and postal details. The piece also references political commentary on Tammany and a looming reckoning.
Crowds from all classes mourned James C Vaughan at a solemn service in St Peter’s Cathedral. Dignitaries and townsfolk alike bowed in respect as the community reflects on his noble record and long devotion to the region. The Wilkes Barre Record notes possible confusion over local Quavites identity in the county.
Remier Seddon admits the New Zealand compulsory arbitration plan failed to quell labor strife and instead provoked discontent among workers. Critics, citing the plan’s faults, warn that compulsory arbitration risks slavery by forcing work under unwanted employers and may undermine industrial peace. The rural party leader’s political career faces scrutiny as convention ends.
Pittsburg Despatch correspondent cites growing popularity of street fairs with their attractions and scams while agricultural exhibitions wane. Farmers and farm papers note falling patronage, urging new features and broader appeal beyond pure farming displays. Railways and trolleys enable trips to city expositions, underscoring the shift away from traditional county fairs.
The text argues a state fair cannot survive unless it changes its character and offers attractions worthy of admiration. It notes that electric light powered baseball nearby may serve as an incentive to revive interest in the area formerly excited by such events and aims to attract public attention.
The Pennsylvania Legislature approved a roadside tree planting measure offering tax abatements of up to one day’s alimony in lieu of road taxes for planting fruit, shade, or forest trees along highways. Fines for harming planted trees go to the township road fund, aimed at shading and cooling rural roads as trees mature. The law marks a modest but meaningful encouragement for farmers to enhance roadside scenery.
A critical, satirical column laments the public’s fixation on war heroes and media sensationalism. It names Dewey Rokley Evans and others, blames press for diminishing true valor, and predicts future national celebrations will rely on politicians rather than genuine heroes.
An examination reveals corrupt links between New York City gambling interests and police leadership, with Parkharm Society investigations exposing a demoralizing influence on the force and broad implications for city law enforcement.
An opinion piece questions police integrity in New York and cites harm from dishonest officials. It notes the steel industry conflict with McKeesport and accuses the mayor of misrepresenting public sentiment. It urges citizens to voice preferences and uphold decent societal standards.
A meteorological report describes tropical cyclones detailing wind patterns, center calm, and rapid temperature fall near the eye. Observations from Hong Kong note typhoon structure, wind directions, barometer rise, and the law of storms shaping movement and intensity in the western Pacific.
The New York Sun recounts Magia Palle’s account of Niagara’s formation. It explains how Lake Troquala’s waters receded and the ancient cataract reshaped the river to form the Niagara channel. The piece traces early river paths from Lewiston to Niagara and notes the geological shifts that created the present riverbed and surrounding silt.
A garbled report describes a complex narrative involving a king’s private network, actors from Washington and Paria, and a performer impersonating a clever personator named L'Aiglon. It notes political overtones, social aid, and European plays adapted for local audiences, with scattered references to rulers and entertainers.
A garbled OCR fragment appears to quote verse about rain and gravity. It mentions Brannan and Horain in a disrupted line, with attributions to Frank Leatie's Popular Monthly. The text reads like a misread poem snippet rather than a complete article.
Judge Edwards rules that additional Scranton common councilmen elected February 1901 are entitled to their seats and directs a peremptory writ of mandamus. The decision holds the February election valid and finds substantial compliance with the 1895 act governing apportionment and city classification.
James Murphy now in county jail is wanted in Binghamton on three indictments for forgery. Chief Moore notes the real name James R. Rielly who has escaped prison twice in a year and has a prior two year penitentiary sentence for breaking Felton's store.
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