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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1900
Page
4
C. C. Ferber and B. D. Fellows named on the Republican city ticket for school directors. The excerpt mentions political contest and a cold wave impact attributed to public discourse in the Eastern states.
The hearing before New York railroad commissioners argued that opponents lack case against the Delaware and Kingston railway. Proponents show contracts and tonnage guarantees while critics claim the project is impracticable and would hurt existing channels. The debate touches on trust influence, public opinion, and potential state ownership implications. Senator Coehel, born in Lincoln County, is noted in the discussion.
A Binghamton case critiques the New York World for alleged defamatory publication about Belle Bradley. The World used a doctored photo and misidentified suspects, illustrating yellow journalism’s flaws while noting broader newsroom practices and the need for ethical reporting.
The text argues against direct senatorial elections. It cites Bret Harte’s lines about the heathen Chinese and claims that popular vote reform would not hasten political progress for Mor. John Wanamaker or his allies. The passage frames the issue as a dream despite evangelistic efforts.
A Joint resolution in Congress proposes awarding Miss Helen Gould a medal and formal thanks for her devotion to American soldiers in the Spanish American War. The note praises her selfless work and distinguishes her as a representative of patriotic womanhood while acknowledging many others who served with smaller means. Representative Caray seeks re election and calls for a successor who upholds regularity in politics.
The New York Board of Trade and Transportation hosts a speech by Senator Lindsay of Kentucky arguing for orderly peace in the Philippines, eventual independence, and continuation of American aid to create stable government. He criticizes imperial talk and urges restraint and national honor.
Judge Archbald held ex Patrolman James Saul entitled to $107.50 for August and September after removal by Mayor James Moir. The ruling states the mayor cannot remove officers without select council consent, and policemen are not public officers. The decision cites the 1889 Act and Wilkes-Barre extension to determine proper control by the council.
A court ruling compels the city to pay two sets of officers for the period of removal, as Mayor Mcir notes the decision clarifies mayoral removal rights and signals an appeal to higher courts. Patrolmen Hockenberry and Davis began duty after Saul and Dyer were removed, with the controller securing an indemnifying bond. Councils must decide on bond releases and related legislation.
Scranton endures a sharp cold snap with 2 degrees at dawn rising briefly to 30s before dropping again to 7. Pedestrians bundle up as streets empty and a Jermyn Hotel rear scene shows four children and a dog seeking warmth. Police lodging house on Centre Street fills with tramps as they seek shelter near a hot stove.
Local Epworth League members gathered at Elm Park Methodist Church basement for an Apple Social a novel game using letters from apple names. George C. Switzer opened the evening with a Shakespeare scene from King John. Prizes were awarded for best couplets and refreshments followed amid merry fun.
The Scranton Tribune endorses Charles Emory Smith as a candidate for vice president praising him as one of the best equipped men in public life. It commends his editing writing executive skill and diplomatic experience while noting his honesty courage and prime age.
In Chicago records, a lighthearted exchange between two clerks and a third woman hints at local tension and curiosity about a mysterious visiting figure. The banter captures small town dynamics and social pecking order.
Four girls set sail on a fair day with lines about a sailor’s life. The verse describes a small boat tossed by wind and waves with playful refrains and a cryptic note about luncheon going missing to the sea. The piece closes with a nod to Melville Fuller Tufts in the Boston Globe.
In Scranton the rise of a “household fairy” keeps homes warm and chores light while burglaries shake the city’s wealthy. Women hide jewels in many rooms or deposit vaults, fearing theft as a Puritan era caution returns. Selective disdain for gas heaters grows among homeowners and jewel holders.
Full line of watches guaranteed to pass inspection offered by an established dealer. Buy from a reliable house that stays in business, not a temporary shop. Guarantee described as "as good as gold" with prices as low as any.
Gilback jokes about colonel Quarler handling his wife by letting her think she has her own way. Quarler concedes the difficulty lies in others thinking the same. The quip reflects humorous domestic dynamics.
A humorous note recounts leaving a winter coal supply on the street and neighbors firing up their furnaces this morning. The small incident highlights the chilly scene and community response.
Finley’s announces its annual January sale of table linens with stock bought at old prices. The note highlights early purchase to secure value and promises only the best linen brands, continuing the store’s long-standing quality.
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