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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1901
Page
5
Scranton February 6 edition notes an experienced correspondent will report Northeastern Pennsylvania legislative and political developments. The piece emphasizes the city’s future depends on impending legislation and pledges thorough coverage to inform readers.
The statement recounts Edward J. Lynett's purchase of the Times with Tribune financing under Willan Connell. It asserts Tribune payments were prompt, disputes Lynett's criticisms of Connell, notes favorable press contracts, and criticizes labor-related attacks while praising the New York Sun's stance.
The article argues that government support for private enterprise is a matter of expediency rather than principle. It asserts the government has a right to subsidize private business and questions the fiscal benefit and justification for specific subsidy applications.
The text argues that tax exemptions and cash bonuses for manufacturers may boost local industry by creating steady jobs and wage flow. It compares subsidies to the shipping bill, proposing annual payments up to 9 million dollars for fifteen years to support a revived American merchant marine and related shipyard employment. It also notes Colonel Adna Chaffee’s selection as a major-general in the regular army, praising his qualities.
Interior Department report details 39 forest reserves totaling 46 28 449 acres led by 9 superintendents and 445 rangers. From July 1 1899 to Nov 20 1900 depredations approached 795 722 dollars, with 202 civil suits and 206 criminal indictments, plus 346 40 settlements. Trails expanded 2 200 miles old cleared and 1 095 miles new cut. 264 miles fire breaks added. Fire losses declined with 173 large fires this season vs 223 previous and costs down to 2 815 dollars from 8 825. policy aims at deterring forest theft and protecting public timber.
The article argues that mining and railroad companies increasingly face indictments for forest destruction, with officials pursuing corporate leaders to deter unlawful logging. It notes timber sales and regulations, praises public education on rights, and mentions proposed pay increases for judges, while contrasting sports ethics with moral standards and critiquing Carrie Nation.
A New York Sun report details the Fosburgh case in Pittsfield Moss where Miss May Fosburgh was slain during a night of burglary. Robert Fosburgh, the accused brother, faces grand jury indictments as detectives argue a family dispute and staged burglary preceded the fatal shooting.
Witness testimony stresses a calm family chronology amid a burglary and murder night. Police allege discrepancies and plantings while neighbors recall late night piano and orderly life, leaving the case to unfold amid family tensions and public scrutiny.
A Franklin era advocacy piece urging voters to elect women to school boards and push for expanded female suffrage and council roles. Signed by a slate of reformers led by Mthantenhing and Soallnagy, urging public education reforms and participation in primaries.
Classified request seeking a residence with number of rooms heating type location move in date and price. Respond to Address Box 00 city with details.
Lehigh Valley Railroad timetable notice lists trains to Philadelphia New York via D and others from Scranton and Wilkes Barre to Pottsville Bethlehem Reading and intermediate stations. Pullman cars on all trains and connections to Buffalo Chicago and West via D & H and Williamsport. Tickets and Pullman arrangements at 500 Lackawanna Avenue.
A truncated railroad timetable lists Delaware and Hudson routes with departures to Wilkow, Albany, Carbonislet, and New York. It shows frequent daily trains from Scranton and Beranton, including morning and afternoon runs, and notes lowest rates to US and Canada.
A garbled railroad timetable mentions New York, Ontario and Western R R routes to Carbondale and Scranton. It lists arrival and departure times with stations including Capitalale and Middletown and notes a traveling passenger agent J. Welsh.
The note lists Erie and Wyoming Valley travel with Mawley as a point of reference. It mentions train arrival for Seeantem at 1490 a. m. and 2.10 p. m. and references New York and Newburgh intermediate points with early morning and afternoon times.
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