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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1901
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune New York Office lists ad rates and policies for foreign advertising. It notes a requirement for real names on signed pieces and editorial revision rights, with a flat rate per inch and insertion terms within one year.
The Pittsburg state patrolman faces mixed reactions as Senator Minn signals support for changes to the Whel law, acknowledging flaws but saying he is willing to take his medicine and backing reforms despite opposition.
Scranton officials and taxpayers disagree on charter details with factional tensions in Allegheny County sidelined. Citizens should form a steering committee to push main items, then adapt to legislative realities as the Grady bill moves forward under Cooper.
The passage discusses libel law reform led by Representative Cooper of Delaware County, arguing for truth in criticism of public figures and proposing damages that balance protection with accountability. It criticizes 1897 as too broad and 1907 as too narrow, seeks a golden mean for press freedom and responsible reporting.
The piece argues malice in criticism and asserts the jury system safeguards justice. It calls for broader damages recovery for injured parties and suggests revising juror selection to improve deliberations. It notes Pittsboro fears Scranton may compete in Tobies manufacturing.
The piece discusses a Spooner bill to empower the president to govern the Philippine Islands after insurrection ends, pending Supreme Court rulings. It cites Jefferson’s 1803 Louisiana purchase governance as precedent and notes critics accusing supporters of excessive executive power while praising Jefferson.
The piece discusses Cuba's constitutional draft and the US plan for a Cuban republic under American protection. It notes Congress pledged withdrawal of US forces, the president's power to shape relations, and the need for congressional support amid Cuban radical resistance and public US opposition. It also mentions Walter Wellman's commentary on presidential authority and strategy.
The article discusses how Congress should resolve the Cuba occupation dilemma. It suggests Congress may declare whether to end military presence or extend it until Cubans form stable relations. It notes the president would follow Congress will and criticizes Carrie Nation portraits as odd.
A humorous dialogue about Lake Superior’s icy depths and abundant cold water fascinates listeners. General Smith recalls Colonel Curtis Guild and Governor Roosevelt on a campaign tour as a Boston orator’s misintroduction sparks laughter at a night meeting.
Andrew Leighton of Glenburn letter asserts Senator Towne’s speech on the Philippines war otherwise praised by some, denouncing exclusive wire coverage and wasteful spending while praising Towne for cast of conscience and patriotic points.
A collage of small ads seeks a horse and wagon delivery, a young lady stenographer, silk work, domestic help, washing and ironing, bookstore or office positions, a well educated man for any lowliest work, a private laundress for guests, an opportunity to invest money, and lost jewelry. Also listings for architects and dentists, plus military recruitment notices and medical facility references.
Megargee Bros printer supplies offer well paper bags twine and warehouse storage in Scranton Pennsylvania. The advertisement notes wholesale newsstands Belemon Fires 8 Spruce Linden M Norton 22 Lackawanna Avenue Lo Schutzer 20 Spruce Street as distribution points.
A British traveler recounts lessons learned during a Amietia visit about Lake Superior cold and winter ice harvesting. He cites a Duluth contact describing ice thickness of twenty to twenty five feet, and notes large ice blocks tied by ropes with shot weights to buoy to preserve them.
Train schedules list routes to Philadelphia New York via the p r t line and other connections. Details cover departure times from Wilkes Barre and Scranton to White Haven Hazleton Pottsville Tunkhannock Towanda Ithaca Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago with Black Diamond Express and Pullman service notes. Officials named include Wilbur Ollin, Harles Lee, and W Nonnemacher with agent locations in Scranton and Lackawanna Avenue.
A historical timetable notes Sunday trains and daily departures to Carbondale Wilkes Barre Albany Honesdale and Pennsylvania routes. Entries include times like 7.08 1.55 am 11.55 am 4.27 and 11.00 pm with various destinations and notes on routes and states served.
In New York and New Jersey areas trains run from the Foot of Liberty to Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Mauch Chunk and Wilkes Barre with through tickets to points west. Services show morning and afternoon departures with specific times and Sunday schedules.
Train times from Scranton show departures and arrivals with several times listed. The data includes morning and evening departures for South and North routes, plus a late evening Melon service, though some figures appear garbled.
New York Ontario and Western timetable effective Sunday Dec 99 shows northbound trains from Scranton and Carbondale with listed departure times and connections. It notes daily and Sunday frequencies and directs passengers to consult ticket agents for further Enquire.
Scranton trains depart at 7:05 a m and 2:95 p m bound for Hawley with Erie connections to New York. trains arrive at Hawley and beyond by 10 p m.
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