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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
7
The Philadelphia Record notes that Mr Connell appears much younger and more vigorous than Colonel Quay, illustrating how age can feel beyond the calendar. The piece emphasizes perception over stated years and reflects on vigor as a measure of vitality.
The article defends compulsory vaccination for schoolchildren, noting boards of health may enforce it by a set date. It cites public safety and expert testimony supporting vaccination, while acknowledging opposition is unfortunate. It ends by contrasting political rhetoric with measured civic duty.
In a speech by Senator Frye on a shipping bill to boost U S commerce, critics warned of heavy reliance on foreign carriers and high freight rates. The speaker urged trial of the ship subsidy as a practical remedy, arguing naval warfare risks and Europe’s conflicts threaten U S exports. IN THE SPEECH made a few days.
The English press reports that Great Britain will not accept the revised Hay-Pauncefote treaty amid questions about official alignment and policy signaling. The tone suggests potential disconnect between press commentary and government stance.
A Washington Star contributor argues for a constitutional amendment to unify marital law. He notes every state grants absolute divorce for adultery except South Carolina and cites varying desertion and abandonment rules as evidence for reform.
The document surveys wide discrepancies in divorce grounds residence and duration across states. It cites diverse standards from six months to seven years for desertion, various cruelty rules, and divergent property outcomes, highlighting the need for uniform federal action or constitutionally mandated reform. It notes rising divorce totals since 1867 and skeptically mentions military academy indoctrination as unrelated context.
The action of Mr. Cudahy in paying $25,000 to recover his kidnapped son suggests peril for wealthy young men in the west. The excerpt hints at an escape from a women’s demand but remains incomplete.
The text notes a danger of theft of a ten dollar eight week young man of the enat amid market squeezes. It claims Ohio can source proper quality birds when a Dowle elder appears. It alleges Pennsylvania game authorities require shooting one’s own birds, while Colonel Mills of West Point resists accusations as evidence accumulates.
Astrolabe cast at 4 18 p m for Saturday Dec 22 1000. A child born today may cheerfully escape the shortest birthday. Amaccus comments on city pride among non property holders and the fate of those who dodge taxes. Scranton cited for poor street cleaning.
The piece describes Liverpool’s shift from primitive water provisioning to a modern scheme from Lake Vrynwy in North Wales. It covers population served, annual consumption, and the 19th century move by municipal authorities to acquire private supply, construct the dam, and regulate flood and daily flows. It notes reservoir size, watershed area, aqueduct completion in 1892, and compensation water agreements with riparian stakeholders.
A detailed description explains the Liverpool aqueduct water intake built in deep water near the lake foot. Water is drawn via steel tubes to a tower with multi level openings and throttle valves. Three large strainers remove debris, and a hydraulic system cleans them quickly, enabling isolated filtration before entry to the aqueduct.
From Ole Wilken Farre Daily News. An unbiased view declares that Mr Connell is a capable, honest candidate with a record of merit. He is described as approachable, tolerant, and intelligent, with broad citizenship virtues and rising esteem among supporters. No significant opposition is noted.
The Tribune defends a single flat rate for ads with insights from John Lee Mahin of Mahin Advertising Chicago. He argues fixed rates simplify budgeting and boost advertiser profits, while publishers should resist rate-cutters and maintain consistent pricing to preserve value and trust.
A century ago events include the Rhone navigability attempts from Lyons to Aviens, methods to overcome river ascent, and the rise of the trotting horse industry led by Messenger. Also noted are Sanskrit studies by Goldbrooke and a list of notable deaths in the year.
A verse by Eugene Field recalls the nativity scene with a shining star guiding shepherds to the manger. The darling baby lies in straw while the mother smiles and proclaims the holy child. Bells ring and children sing in celebration.
Scranton timetable notices list trains to Carbondale Wilkes-Barre Honesdale and Albany with multiple daily departures weekdays and Sundays. It includes times to Wilkes Barre and L R R points and notes lowest rates to all United States and Canada. Signed by J W Burdick G PLA Albany I W Cross DV AL Scranton Pa.
The notice details November 25 1000 effective trains from Scranton to New York Newark Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk and White Haven with express options to Baltimore Washington and other points via Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley system. It lists departure times from key hubs and connections to Reading Lebanon Harrisburg and coal regions, including through routes to Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago and western points. Official postings cite Baldavin and J H Olnausen as station and superintendent contacts and reference Pullman car service and westward routes via Erie and Do and HL lines.
Fragmentary timetable notes show trains between Erie and Wyoming Valley with connections at Hawley. Mentions anchoring at Hawley with Erie rail for York and Scranton, with partial times indicating departures and arrivals around morning and evening windows.
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