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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1900
Page
4
The Tribune outlines policy requiring signed letters from readers with real names and editorial revision rights. It explains space limits and publication rules for current topics and acknowledges the editor and business manager positions in the Scranton office.
Advocates for the viaduct plan clash with critics over legal definitions of ownership and damages. The dispute centers on property rights and future interests raised by parties led by Keller while others warn of unintended costs and broader implications for the area.
The article laments the denial of employees demands for shorter hours and higher pay at Sivanten Thalia, arguing the company’s finances and management are to blame. It condemns perceived abusive franchiser charges and public indifference while urging fair returns for capital and labor.
The Times editor argues for a flat rate across Tribune advertisements, saying it removes discrimination, aligns with honest business practice, and mirrors standard retail pricing to build public confidence and stability in the newspaper market. He cites Tribune circulation strength and leadership in news.
The Chicago and North Western Railroad plans an old age and disability pension for loyal employees with 30 years service. Retirees would receive one percent of their average monthly wages over the last decade for life. The company estimates about $200,000 in annual expenses to implement the program.
The discussion defends direct payments to foster industries, comparing subsidies to historic land grants for railways. It argues Congress can use public funds for national welfare, citing mail subsidies and other government supports as precedent, with nationwide benefits outweighing individual builder gains. Walking is noted as healthful.
Governor Otero reports on New Mexico’s resources and governance as statehood efforts advance. Indians number 25,829. population about five times Nevada. Wealth includes $3845218 property value, $4178 indebtedness, 704 miles of railroad, and $874,208 bank resources. Wool, cattle, and alfalfa drive growth. sugar beet and horticulture prosper. Sheep industry flourishing with over 4,000,000 sheep and 18,000,000 pounds of wool produced.
The territory reports about $4 million in capital influx and 1 095 cattle brought in for permanence. Literacy has surged as education expands with a 1 to 66 mill levy and 27 173 students enrolled in 776 public schools staffed by 1 08 teachers. Sectarian schools, land grants, and higher institutions receive strong support as English literacy grows and the land commission advances educational goals. Projections on statehood linger as debates over value of life law and figures for notable figures like Lord Roberts and Cudahy arise.
A Royal Society issued comparison by Professor Sauerbeck shows price shifts for forty-five commodities from 1850 to 1880, with overall index levels near 68–72 in 1880. Vegetables, food, tea, coffee, textiles, minerals and sundries reveal fluctuations, with the general rise in 1808 offset by declines in food groups.
The Free Press urges support for Mr. Connell for the senate saying his strike era conduct proves his labor friendship and disinterested effort to form a settlement. It contrasts opinions but claims pride in his worthiness and party alignment for a Republican return.
The former president writes a series for the Saturday Evening Post with winter installments. Topics include political chairs and issues facing young men, reflecting on questions since leaving the White House. The December issue of Coven History features timely articles and reviews of recent world developments.
A historical classified ad fragment offering listings for rent sale or exchange and help wanted. Contains entries for wanted situations such as bartender and bookkeeper roles, with contact cues like F Francis at 700 Scranton Street and a West Side address offering dry cleaning or tailoring services.
The piece highlights The World's Work January issue with Churchill's sketch of Lord Roberts and other reviews. It mentions the Woman's Home Companion and Everybody's Magazine photographs of Indian portraits, Municipal Affaire on public fighting, Ainslee's January feature on Clana Sprockles, and fiction noted as a generous dime's worth.
A century-ago chronicle notes a dramatic Rue Saint-Nicaise explosion in Paris that killed and injured several and damaged many homes, plus mass arrests of conspirators. It also records library openings in the United States and Europe, and notable births and deaths from the era.
A poetic meditation on westward expansion praising the rail, prairie taming, forests broken, and the nation’s growth. The piece extols the tramp of millions moving west, the vigor of settlers, and the bright future symbolized by the sun of progress.
Information is sought about Primo Borettt a New York City resident. A request appears in Newark City listings referencing Jos G Liddle and a gun related matter with unclear context in the provided notice.
Local Scranton directory column lists Edward H. Davis and Frederick L. Brown as architects for Connell and Price buildings with contact details. It names lawyers J W Browning D B Replogle Willard Warren Knapp Jessup and Jessup. credits Seedsm en G R Clark Co and legal firms at Mears and Commonwealth buildings. Also lists The Lackawanna School and various businesses including The Lehigh area cafe and Republic Bank. The page shows multiple addresses on Spruce Wyoming Washington avenues and Franklin Ave with telephone numbers 2072 5392.
Megargee Hros printers supplies offers en velopes paper bags twine and related goods from warehouse at 130 Washington Avenue Scranton Fa.
Effective November 25 1900 trains depart Scranton for Carbondale at 6 20 am with multiple services listed. Additional services run to Honesdale Wilkes Barre and LV with varied times throughout the day. Included are connections to Pennsylvannia Ty Th points and to Mbany and all points north with afternoon and evening departures.
Trains depart Scranton for New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown and Honesdale at 5 40 am with express and local services. Through tickets to eastern points at lowest station rates. Officials Baldwin and Olmausen announce Lehigh Valley Railroad in effect November 25 1900. Through servces to White Haven Bethlehem and Reading listed with multiple daily departures and Black Diamond Express options. Parlor cars and Pullman reservations available via Lackawanna Avenue Scranton.
The catalog touts exceptionally low special prices on Ladies and Gent's Fine Umbrellas Silk Comfortables Bath Robes and Bath Blankets Eiderdown Dressing Saques Hand Embroidered Lace Handkerchiefs Kid Gloves Fancy Silks for Waists Fine Linen Table Sets and Art Work plus Holiday Neckwear as a wind-up to the season's profits.
New York Ontario and Western timetable in effect Sunday November 4 lists northbound trains from Scranton to Oswego with connections at Carbondale Cadonia and nearby towns. Daily 10 40 a m service and Sunday 6 30 a m service connect to New York Cornwell Middletown Walton Sidney Norwich Oneida Utica and Oswego. Information via ticket agents J. Anderson and J. K. Walsh.
Tinws Table in Effect Sept. 17, 1900. Trains for Hawley and intermediate points connect at Hawley with Erie railroad or New York Newburgh line. Depart Scranton at 7:06 a.m. and 2:25 p.m. Trains arrive Scranton at 10:30 a.m. and 9:10 p.m.
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