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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1900
Page
4
The Tribune will publish short signed letters on current topics after editorial revision. It notes Roosevelt may or may not receive a cabinet seat and states the issue will be addressed in due time.
A correspondent reports on municipal conditions in Pittsburg and Allegheny, discussing power, charters, and the dispute between centralized versus council control. The piece favors elected mayors and a shift toward direct accountability, noting charter implications for Scranton and the broader party dynamics in the South with Bryan's vote trend.
The article argues the upcoming brief congress session must tackle army reorganization, ship subsidy, Nicaragua canal, reapportionment with disfranchisement safeguards, tax relief, and bankruptcy reforms. It warns against excess spending, urges conservative leadership, and stresses fiscal guardrails to avoid treasury waste.
The article argues the Nicaragua canal will be built with a 10 foot depth at about 120 million dollars and the United States should own the project and shore margins. It urges abrogation of the Clayton Bulwer treaty and proposes Congress appoint a commission to handle engineering work rather than overburden the War Department.
The article discusses how no speaker exists to order a special election to fill vacancies in Pennsylvania's legislature. With the death of Representative Stewart the majority shifts, raising the required votes for a U.S. senator to 127, and the successor is expected to be chosen in February.
A Luzerne County legislative committee hears a teacher's letter urging reform to curb bribery in teacher appointments. The author argues for a permanent tenure after five years and election of better school directors, claiming current bribery and political influence harm education and salaries.
The piece reflects on Senator Davie’s shift from minor practice to international law becoming a leading U.S. authority. It contrasts specialized knowledge with generalists and notes views on enfranchisement and race. It cites beer tax effects and a shrinking territory for professional populists.
A brief item from The World chronicles events dated exactly a century earlier, noting social and civic happenings in Louisville and surrounding areas as recorded in the newspaper’s retrospective feature.
Treasury statistics indicate U.S. exports to Germany for ten months ending October 1900 rose by 10 per cent from the previous year, totaling 27 million more than the same period in 1899. Increases occurred in cotton, timber, mineral oils, tobacco, coal, copper, machinery parts, and agricultural implements, while declines appeared in corn, wheat, and fertilizer products.
A historic classified notice describes a popular clearing house for housing rent and real estate listings, property to sell or exchange, job situations, and help wanted. It notes one cent per word for most ads and five cents per word for extra insertions, with free insertions for situations wanted.
Classified notices list openings in Scranton and surrounding area including a keen need for an experienced printer compositor at Koehler & Co. and a management role at Scranton firm offering $1,500 salary plus $700 commission plus cash and references. Also ads for general housework, laundry service, and lodging. Navy recruits information. real estate and professional listings. and several ads for attorneys, doctors, and local businesses.
A local notice promotes a large assortment of miniature calendars for the coming year used in fancy work and designs. Stock in this line is limited, so buyers are urged to purchase now to secure desired items.
Rail notices list trains for Carbondale Sarantonia 20a 8.63 WI om P00 1 Sade Sooo TOT hd 115 p a Litam For Honemhie 2 Wig a oe Ohane 0.20 p For Wikestarre 45 7 is Ba TR WO 11.55 a 131.28 215 3.93 4.27 0.10 Tels Wal TWO p.m. For LV RR pointed 6.05 1h a in 2.15 4.27 and Vd0 p.m. For Pennsylvania Tt RR pointed 58 a mi 2.18 and 4.27 p.m. For Albany and all points north 6.% a.m. and 3.42 p. m.
Central Railroad of New Jersey serves New York and points including Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk and White Haven. Through tickets to western southern routes at lowest rates. schedules show daily and Sunday options with various trains to Pittston Wilkes-Barre Pottsville and Harrisburg.
Train times effective November 25 specify departures from Scranton to Philadelphia New York via connections. Service lists routes to Bethlehem Easton Reading and Allentown with through parlor cars on long haul trains between Wilkes-Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Tickets and Pullman reservations available from Lackawanna Avenue Scranton and Cortlandt Street New York.
Finley's Infants announces a delayed but expanded opening with a larger and finer stock of baby goods. The mild weather postponed the start, yet the store now offers a broader variety than ever before, with essentials in abundant supply.
A listing of garments and accessories including long and short coats, eiders down, embroidered cashmere, flannel and knit infant jackets, kimonos, baby blankets, shawls, veils, caps, hoods, bonnets, gloves, mitts, booties, kid shoes, and related items is presented.
Mercereau and Connell advertise their new store at 510 512 Lackawanna Avenue inviting friends to visit and see the facilities. The note emphasizes customer goodwill and brand pride.
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