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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
4
The Tribune notes advertising terms including must be signed for publication and subject to editorial revision. A flat rate for display ads is shown with price per line or inch depending on space, with a separate charge for cards of thanks and condolences. Classified rates are available on application.
In Ecranton August 14, 191, a conservative estimate puts the losses from cur builders and machinists strikes at 600000. The figure reflects impact on workers and employers, with the question raised whether strikes pay or cause greater harm.
The Harriebore convention shows leaders failing to unite factional elements without police aid. The platform omits national issues and Brean, Imperialium. Pennsylvania Democracy aims to vote as a unified group, while ex Republicans stir discontent urging new campaign lines. The North American’s bid to involve Admiral in the Bampton-Schley drama meets rebuff.
The New York Tribune notes that Kiowa and Comanche reservations have completed drawings for homesteads under a lottery system. It acknowledges initial disorder but sees overall potential as a creditable solution, while warning about speculators and possible squatters in newly opened territory.
The article notes a six month period to judge a new entry method under the Homestead act and credits the Interior Secretary for promoting the lottery plan. It also mentions a Harrishire mix-up showing police can advance Democratic harmony more effectively than many resolutions.
The Philadelphia Bulletin cites that eight percent of Americans hold bank accounts versus higher rates in Germany France Britain and Switzerland. It notes savings by Americans largely go to homes farms and life insurance, with US savings banks totalling about two and a half billion dollars and other figures for life and fire insurance.
Edna Crawford of Cimenmith sues Sarony and publishers over a corset ad image used without consent. The suit seeks 10000 dollars, arguing the photo was staged and misrepresented. The dispute boosts Crawford's publicity as she secures a theatrical engagement. The article also notes Scranton trade prospects and a local mill threatened by strikes, urging relocation to Scranton.
The piece satirizes city health efforts the Harrisburg fusion idea and editor changes. It mocks suburban doubt in the Brooklyn bridge and lists various unlikely news touches from Harrisburg to Scranton with light cynical tone.
A large leak in the new armory swimming pool requires tearing out a section for repair. Contractor Schroeder will start in a few days and the pool is expected to be ready for use next month.
A fragment from the New Fork Sun offers a questionable tribute to Col. James Marleen Guffey as a notable wartime figure. The text mentions candidacy and distant planetary competition, hinting at speculative themes rather than clear biographical facts.
A March incident on wartime revenue tax led to $2,000,000 in lithographed checks and drafts with printed stamps. Banks face losses as the Treasury cannot return vouchers or restore the books without congressional action. Treasury officials urge prompt legislation to allow restoring or compensating holders who surrendered stamped instruments.
Monsignor Eugene A. Garvey receives the apostolic brief establishing the Altoona diocese boundaries. Counties include Bedford Blair Cambrian Huntingdon Somerset Centre Clinton Fulton. Westmoreland Fayette and Indiana counties excluded officially. Consecration set for Sunday Sept at St Peters Cathedral with Cardinal Martinelli as pontifical delegator.
In this excerpt a child struggles to speak, his hearing impaired and speech unformed. Neighbors and family watch him, while he grapples with understanding the world around him and the trouble caused by his limited speech. The tone reflects local observation and gentle humor at the child’s missteps.
Seven central office and West Beranton Station carriers start their two week annual vacation today under Uncle Samuel. Names include Thomas 2D Mavis Argun M. Jonking John J. Higgins EL OD Jones Harry E Whyte William 2 Owens George A Jones Willi B Prosser John H Kelly I R B Squier John McDonough J T Maloney BD O Reese and William J Cannon.
Health Department mails July August circulars to mothers in multiple languages to teach infant care during hot weather. A birth record index identifies addresses for distribution and may explain a drop in cholera infantum deaths this season. Chicago follows Buffalo in adopting the same method.
Andrew Lobantz failed to prove his marriage to Mary Lobantz at a hearing before Alderman Kasson. Lobantz accused Mary and Warsel Hamole of adultery and arresting them, but the court discharged both prisoners after he could not produce a marriage certificate.
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