Scranton Tribune Readers Letters Policy and Local Notes
The New York office indicates foreign advertising agents and postal classifications. The Tribune invites short letters from readers on current topics but requires signed real names for publication and editorial revision prior to acceptance. Mr Cramp is viewed as a fair collector if he charges only the bill plus interest and a small percentage for trouble.
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Tribune Ta Alwayn
Mr. Cramp
Sultan
Opposition to Scranton second class charter proposal
The piece argues a second class charter would strip Scranton of a strong executive head, leaving councils to wield patronage and hampering public oversight. It questions cost savings without a single accountable leader and warns the city ring could dominate governance, making economical administration unlikely.
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Scranton
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Sympathy Resolution for Paul Kruger Sparks Debate
The introduction of a sympathy resolution for Paul Kruger soon after Congress opened shows bad taste. President Kruger is not in a condition to benefit or suffer from such resolutions, which could be postponed until more pressing business is handled.
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Paul Kruger
Congress
Kruger
Record year for American merchant shipping tops prior totals
The fiscal year closed with the highest ever U S merchant shipping tonnage 5 164 889 gross tons and the greatest value output in history The report notes that domestic coasting trade remains restricted to American vessels while foreign trade uses both fleets Marine construction under contract promises a larger fleet in the next year and growth is measured by international standards
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Commissioner of Navigation
Nagmiely
Great Lakes
Spain
Vyet
Agai
Chamberlain
Inbor
Senate
New York
Paris
William
Germany
Shipping Subsidies and U.S. Trade Recovery Debate
The passage argues shipping subsidies to boost American ocean commerce, noting rising domestic tonnage and weak foreign trade. It details subsidy schemes, eligibility, and expected earnings, urging prompt congressional action while criticizing vested interests and calling for Navy and labor strength to back a long-term plan.
Governor Pingree Pardoning Tied to Other Culprits
Governor Pingree appears to base his granting of pardons on the proposition that there were other culprits. The remark suggests a broader inquiry into responsibility and forgiveness within the case.
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Pingree
Army Reform Debate Highlights Paring of Regulars in Promotion
The editorial criticizes the House Military Committee for striking a provision that favored regular officers with promotions over volunteers. It argues this pits veterans against inexperienced appointees and burdens the line with staff inefficiencies. It condemns removing four year detail limits and warns of a rigid staff caste compromising military effectiveness.
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House Military Committee
Root
Alaska
House
Hour Committee
Star Corps
Nnei
Spain
Elville
Guade
Guthrie primary bill aims for unified party primaries and alphabetized ballots
Pittsburg chamber committee led by ex mayor Guthrie approves a draft primary law in concert with Keator ballot rules. It calls for direct nominations, same-day primaries for all parties, fixed dates, secret ballots, party rules for voter eligibility, and penalties up to 1000 dollars or 2.5 years' jail.
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Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce
Guthrie
Keator
Court of Common Pleas
Dauphin County
Harrinburg
Various Scranton Businesses and Professionals Listed
A dense directory listing covers architects, cab services, dentists, doctors, attorneys, hotels, and merchants in Scranton. It names Frederick J. Wrown, Joseph Kelley, Dr. Keilenberger, Dr. Lyman, Laubach, Reynolds, ElK Cafe, Scranton House, James Puswell, Patterson & Wilcox, and others with addresses on Washington Avenue, Spruce Street, Mulberry, and additional streets.
Time table notes Scranton to New York and other cities
Railroad schedules list southbound departures from Scranton to New York Philadelphia Stroudsburg and Hoboken with multiple daily trains. Additional northbound and Sunday trains cover Buffalo Syracuse Montrose Kingston Northumberland Plymouth and Wymouth connections across the region.
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Scranton
New York
Philadelphia
Sebop
Stroudsturg
Hoboken
Stroudsburg
Buffalos
Cawero
Syrahime
Los
Uthon
Montrose
Nicholson
Minghamton
Buffalo
Oawego
Syracuse
Ailew
Mownshirg
Northumberland
Plymouth
Kingston
Bull
Wrymouth
Midlmouth
World at Century End
Fragmentary item notes anniversary of a century past with brief reference to the world, possibly a commemorative line from a magazine or column dated around a hundred years ago. Limited readable details mention a copyright notice and a place name.
Washington City and early capital details recalled
A historical sketch recounts the establishment of the District of Columbia as the permanent seat of government. It notes land ceded by Virginia and Maryland, the early layout including the capitol and president residence, and Washington’s naming in 1701. It lists early canal plans and notable births of figures shaping the nineteenth century.
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Philadelphia
Washington City
District of
Columbian
Congress
United States
Potomac
Tronch
Virginia
Kent
Alexandria
Maryland
Georgetown
Capitol
National Capitol
Federal City
Washington
Wake
War Office
Treasury
Train Schedules From Scranton to Carbondatees and Points North
In effect Nov 25 1800 trains depart Scranton at 6 24 am with multiple stops for Honexdale Wilkes-Barts Albany and Onto points north. The memo lists times and routes to Pocono towns and Canadian points with varied arrival times and rates, mentioning Honesdale and Wilkes-Barre.
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Scranton
San
Honexdale
Wilkes-Barts i
Tas
Pennsylvania
Pointe
Albany
Pointe North
Central Railroad of New Jersey Trains From Scranton to Major Cities
Train schedules list departures from Scranton at 8 30 am for New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Boston and other points with through tickets to all eastern southern and western destinations. Delays and express services noted along with Pullman parlor and sleeping car accommodations.
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New York
Liberty Street
Noor
South Perry
Scranton
Newark
Elizabeth
Hiladelphia
Bueton
Methlolwm
Adentown
Mare Chunk
White Haven
Expres. LO
Pittston
Wilkes
Randa
Baltimore
Washington
Bethlehem
P.m. Fundis
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Bullwi
Telvnow
Ablento
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Mfleet
Tia
Berantan
Philadelphia
Tive
D&w
Minzleton
D. & Mit
Debe
We Ib
Wilkes-Barre
Huffalo
Sue
Penaion Hiridge
Borlis
Thom
Mag
Sekathang Street
Charles & Lee
Ey Mare Agi
Toumland Street
Sossemachkien
Div
Paes Agi
Seiohh
Pullman
Lackawannua Avenue
Seraplon
Finley’s Offers Wide Selection for Babies in Fine Goods
The Finley’s store advertises a broad baby goods lineup including Long and Short Coats Eiderdown Embroidered Cashmere Flannel and Knit Infant Jackets and Kimonas Baby Blankets Shetland Silk Veils Caps Hoods Bonnets Gloves Mitts Bootees and Kid Shoes. Delayed openings due to mild weather push back launch but stock remains comprehensive.
Mercereau and Connell Invite Friends to Visit Store
Mercereau and Connell announce their store with pride and justify talking less themselves. They extend a cordial invitation to all friends to call and see the shop.
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Sean
Freeland
Con Arese
Weat Point
Colin
People’s
Lackawanna Avenue
Market Busliose
Care Trittine
Lackawanna Ave
Marine Corps
U. S& Navy
Philippines
Offcer
Wyoming Avenue
Wansted
Tieaday
M. M
Kim Street
Thoma Meenna
Old Forge
Adiireas A
Lee Court
Tlousekeeper
Diamond Avenue
Pleawnt Street
Pleasant Street
Weat Side
Brook Street
City
New York City
Seranton
Addreat J
Tritunoe
Jersey
Penn Avenue
Pine Street
Mi Connellling
Bhhick
Ewond Avenue
Commer
Washington Avenue
Munt & Connell Company
N. V. Walker
O' Connell
State Price
W. A. Tribune
LEGAL
State of
F Warnke
J. W. Warnke
Charles Warnke
George Warthe
Mary Wartnke
Commonwealth of Ponuarivania
Warnke Coal Company
M. F. Sando
Citizens' and Miners’ Savings Bank and Trust Company
Lackawanna County
Court of Common Plesa
Mears Building
Ye of
Afoseaaid
Chas
Daniels
Certified Public ‘Accountant
Edward
Spaulding
P. A
Traders’ Bank Building
Architects
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Davis
Connell
Frederick J. Wrown
Price Building
Joseph Kelley
Linden
Keilenberger
Pauli Building
Spruce Street
DR. I. ©. Lyman
Scranton Private Hospital
Comer Wyoming and Mulberry
Laubach
DE. H
Reynolds
ELK Cafe
Franklin Avenue
Redeouable
P. Zeigler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Physicians and Surgeons
James O P. Pussell
M.D
Linda Street
P.O
W. BE. Allen
North
W. L'Amoreaux
Mulberry
J. W. Browning
Meara Building
D. B. Replogle
Mours Building
Jessup
Jessu
Commonwealth
COUN
James W. Oakford
Board of ‘Trade
Edward W. Thayer
Toor, Mears Building
L. A. Watres
Board of Trade Building
Ita
GB. Pitcher
Attorney-Atlaw
Scranton, Pa
Patterson & Wilcox
Traders’ Nation Bank Building
National
Republican Building
AW. Bertholp
Aq Attorney
Mears Bldg
the Lackawanna
Covure
Lond
Nev
Thomas M Cann
Pernecipal
Mlumiey
Leeds
BR. Clark &O
Reedsmen
NURS
Erymen
Green Hous
Main Avenue
Azure Telephone
Joseph Kuettel
Gillagkawanna Greave
I's
Eetai
A.B. Briggs
A. B. Briggs
Ho T. Keller
Serantey
Mo Norton
Bavews Orchestra
Ekor Oni
Hulbert
Megardee Bros
EN. Ve Paper
Wilion Avenue
Beranton
Lie Hken West
Lewis & Reilly
Holiday Line
Jermyn
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Bloomaturg
Copyright, Ltd
Mules, Leonieville
Cattegat
Baltic
Thames
Fenny Stratford
Muckingham
Grand ‘Trunk
Peak Forest
Grand Surrey Canal
Coreel
France
Ionian Islands
Republic of the Seven Islands
Russia
Turkey
Royal Battery
Gibraltar
Velerich Furie
Joseph von Fuhvich
Juan Jose Flores
Charles Goodyear
Samuel Farwell
Jane Clynn
Heo Stuart Foote
Proltelan
Prothesia
Goes Etton
Theodore Fliederer
John Frost
William Henry Gaydoer
Josepl Anton von Govenbaur
Flocon
Wenn Felix Adolph Gambert
Fronel Astronomie
Sethe Merrill Gates
American Statesman
Erost
Delaware and Hudson
Wilkes-Harte Fe
Bos
Honesdale
Atl Pointe
Camada
Wetdick
Aine
H.W. Ross
DOT AL
Sinanton
Finley
Mercereau & Connell
Ming Avenue
Scranton, D. &. H
Sunbury
Harrisburg
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Reading
Norristown
Sundy
Altimore
Fottsville
Bunbury
RW. Wood
Gen. Pasa
Ant. J. B. Hutchinson
Mgr
Ontario
Western
B.R
Hanlon
Upondale
Cadosia
Airlive
Carbondale
South Hound
Cadossa
Syventon
Hig
Ranlon
Cadama
Wake New York
Comewall
Middletown
Walton
Sidney
Norwich
Rome
Utea
Opelda
Oswego
Ocomwult
J.canderbon
Goa
Pass Agt
J. E. Welsh
Travellog
Beranoc
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Hawley
Lova
Manley
Erie Rail
Kewby
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