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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1900
Page
5
Entry logged at Scranton Port Office noting Becond Close Mall Matter. Documentation appears as an archival notice with minimal readable details and no further context provided.
Despite circulating claims the task will face little trouble this year in naming Beranton’s true good government advocate. The piece suggests a clear choice is expected among local factions and mentions the ongoing political discourse.
The Municipal League scores a notable victory in exposing officials' dishonorable practices. A ten-case settlement avoids court trials, with all ten councilmen resigning commitments and donating to designated charities. Critics warn such out-of-court deals threaten accountability and encourage corruption.
The article laments the lack of Chinese protest as foreign authorities plunder Pekin to preserve Tartar treasures. It argues a dark side to the Chinese affair, notes global powers profit from plunder, and reports Britain urgently needs 20 000 recruits for naval service in England as part of the broader crisis.
United States note cites Hon. Frederick Degetan of Porto Rico as a first delegate to Congress who faces Democratic denunciation as a Republican carpet-bagger. He claims his people are eager to become truly American, both root and branch.
The Tribune Astrologer notes a Tuesday forecast with playful lines about footprints in time and appearances versus photographs. It cautions the cautious man may miss chances yet hints at social quirks and rehearsed stage careers in a light, humorous tone.
A historic rate notice describes small advertisements for real estate rental sales or exchanges. It details fees: one cent per word with six insertions for five cents per word and exceptions for jobs wanting situations inserted free. The item outlines pricing and inclusion rules for classified ads.
A jumble of ads seeks salesmen, naval recruits, an expert laundress, a double entry bookkeeper, a widow seeking a housekeeper position, and workers for permanent jobs. Also offered are loans, furnished rooms with board, and a family board request. Names include Candex Mfg Co Savannah, N V Walker, Mears Building Scranton, and Mrs Kennedy Adams Ave.
An notice announced that on Friday December 2, 1900 at 10 a m an application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania for incorporation of the Reliance Coal Company to mine coal and handle related activities. The filing lists Sando as solicitor and includes multiple local professionals and businesses referenced in the surrounding text. The notice appears in a Scranton area publication with various ads and notices from doctors, attorneys, and merchants.
Just received a large assortment of miniature calendars used for fancy work and designs. Stock in this line is always limited so buyers should act now to obtain desired items.
Scranton to New York Philadelphia Stroudsburg and other points listed with multiple departure times. Includes northbound Buffalo Oswego Syracuse Utica Montrose and Bloomington divisions with Sunday trains and Bloomahore Division notes.
A retrospective mentions events and figures from about a hundred years ago including attempts on King George II and Hatfield's lunatic confinement, Lyman Beecher's church role in East Hampton, and the Beecher family. It notes Kant's decline, Abyssinia's royal line, inventors, bishops, and scholars, along with early steam dredging and notable eighteenth century to nineteenth century figures across nations.
Scranton timetable lists multiple daily departures for Carbondale and connections to Wilkes Barre LIDA Honeydale and other points. Includes Sunday trains and various times for Albany Nantworth Honevale and northern destinations. Burdick Cross issued Scranton Pennsylvania notice for United States and Canada routes.
Timetable from Liberty Street and South Percy stations lists trains to New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Boston and other cities. Through tickets to all points east, south and west at lowest rates. officials Waldbin and Olhauses noted.
The notice outlines converted train routes effective Nov 25 linking Philadelphia and New York via Lehigh Valley lines with through cars and Pullman service. It lists intermediate stations including Bethlehem Wilkes-Barre Scranton Geneva Rochester and Chicago connections with specific departure times on Sundays and other days, plus reservation and agent contacts.
The store promotes a larger and finer selection of baby items than ever before as it delays its opening due to mild weather, but emphasizes that its lines are now more complete and all essential goods are on hand.
A vivid exhibition features long and short coats, eiders down garments, embroidered cashmere pieces, flannel and knit infant jackets, kimonos, baby blankets, veils, caps, hoods, bonnets, gloves, mitts, bootees, and kid shoes in a lively showcase.
The firm rercereau and Connell announces opening a new store at 132 Wyoming avenue after moving from 510 512 Lackawanna avenue. They invite friends and customers to visit and see the new premises and extend a cordial invitation to call and talk with them.
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