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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1901

Page

5

License Power Should Be Taken From Courts

A Scranton note from February 7 1001 argues that the license granting power is an unjudicial function that should be removed from court control across all cities boroughs and townships.

State rail franchise safeguards urged for public utilities

The letter argues Pennsylvania should adopt a New York style railway commission to require a judicial inquiry into the necessity of new public utilities before granting franchises. It warns against rushed, speculative bids and emphasizes protecting the public from costly, unnecessary ventures amid growing calls for stronger state oversight.

New York State Abe Railway Comision Albay Pennsylvania

Roosevelt’s Franchise Tax Battle Shapes Albany Power Struggle

Historic bids falter as Roosevelt’s plan to tax franchise holdings faces opposition from Governor Odell and political machines. The row centers on taxing corporate franchises at values akin to public property, sparking a broad fight over state taxation and control.

Albany Roosevelt Odell Bat Ua Incorporated Alony Atell

Odell Plan Would Shift Direct Taxes From State to Corporations

The new Albany policy proposes abolishing direct state levies for schools canals and general uses and replacing them with taxes on capital and profits of banks trust firms savings insurers and other corporations. It targets a minimum 1 percent tax on capital stock and a stepped rate for higher dividends with exemptions for manufacturing plants. Critics debate Odell motives and the impact on 40 000 corporations and state revenue. The plan aims to curb stock watering and pursue equitable taxation amid Albany opposition and political maneuvering.

Roosevelt Empire State Odell Banke New York Albany New York Herald Age New York City

Outline of Human Nature Dispute Over Ten Feet of Ground

A courtroom exchange reveals disputes over land boundaries. The defense counsel questions the plaintiff Perry about a claimed ten foot eastern extension and the timing of the claim. A witness notes a December claim and a shovel snow incident as context.

Perry Madox Wan Remy New York World

Misread Dialogue Sparks Satirical Exchange at Palace

A fragment from the Washington Star depicts La Vung Chang and a satellite engaging in a satirical exchange about Confucius and wit. The dialogue includes exaggerated claims and humorous misstatements, ending with the satellite’s laughter about a jeweler.

la Vung Chang Confucius

Philadelphia scene yields comic misidentification and praise

A crowded meeting erupts as a spectator named John Lars mocks speaker Gladetone with a dog whistle, then reveals the insulted man was Colil Smith. Separately, Pastor R Thomas A. Wo nt hosts Princeton's President and General Gordon at dinner, where a boy replies on his father Hoyt's sermon that it was very good though some points could be tightened.

Lart Colil Smith Gladstote R. Thomas A. Wowt Chambers Wylie Memorial Church Philadelphia Matton Princeton John BP. Gordon Hoyt Saturday Evening Post

Stonecutter Contemplates Tombstones in Rural Tale

A fragmented regional vignette describes a country town stonecutter famed for tombstone design. A wanderer-lord disputes land rights, and a collier challenges the earl over inherited wealth, tracing land and title through generations in a grim, circular justice tale.

Native Ererard travel tale at a station misread

A fragmentary recount describes a native passenger aboard a train who on opening a carriage door hears a cry about change. The awkward dialogue hints at a request for a shilling and copper coins, with the phrase Spare Momentite surfacing in the muddled speech.

Ererard

Cuba Policy and Independence Debate Amid Reforms

The article argues the United States must intervene in Cuba to honor a great trust, ensuring peace and security while rejecting exploitation. It cites obligations from the treaty of Paris, the goal of decolonization, and the need to guide Cuba toward self rule without abandoning the island to instability.

Cuba United States United Intertile Ada Dent Paris Ciba Monroe

A Helping Hand In Ailing Times

A fragmentary poem urges kindness to a brother in distress and the helper to offer comfort. The speaker asks how to request relief from bitterness and imagines music and light from a helping hand. The verse reflects a wish to ease another’s burden through companionship and care, credited to Edlih W. Brandt.

Edlih W. Brandt

United States Cuba Policy and Safety Warnings

Public safety concerns are raised over procedures involving Cuba and potential interposition. The statement warns against evasion of duties and emphasizes responsibility beyond the Teller resolution amid possible hazards if failure occurs.

Cali la United States Cuba

Annexation Debate and Cuban Policy in the Nation

The piece discusses annexation through manifest destiny for Cule, with Teller resolution aimed to let the people decide. It warns against Cuban entanglements, debt, or foreign power conflicts. It recalls Monroe era restraint and the need to avoid costly interventions in Cuba.

Cule Cuba

Ferotological Entherian Spread and Northern Georgia Plans

An article notes rising Ferotological entherian spread with U S capitalists planning Northern Georgia development. They reportedly bought 1 000 acres in Ave counties rich in resources. It also mentions a bamboo department proposed at New York Botanical Garden and compares Kew specimens to New York climate.

Royal Botanical Garden Kew England New York

Lackawanna Court Hears Sullivan Estate Discharge Question

In Lackawanna County Orphans Court the executrix Mary Sullivan seeks discharge from Daniel W. Sullivan's will. The matter returns to next Argument Court with attorney H Nynlnts representing the estate. Mt. Lavelle City Clerk listed as official and Scranton referenced in notices.

Rachel Topkins Thomas Holmkins Court of Common Meas Lackawanna County Hopkine Tereby Porna Sonin Ton Maretty Charles 1 Souatfr Shiriff W. MM Wunnedll Daniel W. Sullivan Orphans’ Court Mary Sullivan Hames Mayo MT. Lavelle Scranton

Megarger Bros Printers' Supplies Ad In Scranton

Megarger Bros offers envelopes paper bags twine and warehouse supplies at Washington Avenue Scranton Pa The Wilkes Barre Record is available at Beierman Brown 400 Spruce 600 Linden M Norton 1 Lackawanna Avenue and other local outlets for readers.

Megarger Bros Washington Avenue Scranton Wilkes-Darre Beierman Brow Pinden M. Norton Lackawanna Avenue

Railroad Time Tables Issued For Nov 25 1900

The notice lists Black Diamond Express and other trains from New York via D and RR to Philadelphia and White Haven Hazleton and WilkesBarre routes. It notes Pullman parlor cars and sleeping cars on all trains between New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Chicago, with various intermediate stations and times. Charles and Bens Gen Sup Agt Cortland A W Sonsemacner Div Pro Agt Lackawanna Ave Scranton PA.

Philadelp A New York White Haven Haxleton Amt Felneipat Isreen Towanda Kimina Geneva Rochester Buffalo Chicago Pleon Pullman Parior Lehi Raalley Philadelphia Buffato Sis Perce Midge Ollin OH WIDDR Gem. Sapr Cortland Charles & Bens Gen Sam. Agt Envet Cortland A.W. Sonsemacner Agt South Tortickole Lackawanna Ave Ferantan, Ta, Andly

Train Schedule Fragments for Carbondate Teaye Scranton and Regions

Fragmented timetable details list routes from Carbondate Teaye Scranton to New York Newark Flirabathi and Wilkes Barre with varying departure times, connections, and through-ticket options. Mentions Central Railroad of New Jersey, stations, and officials W. Burdick and L. Cross with several through lines to Albany, Pottsville, and Philadelphia.

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Blanket sale highlights strong demand for all wool and California options

The advertisement touts exceptional values on premium blankets including Exquisite all wool shrunk 72 by 81 in blue pink or lemon borders at 4.75 and California Blankets in extra large sizes priced from 5.90 to 9.75 and up, emphasizing strong demand.

California

Rail schedule details for New York, Ontario and Western R.R.

A fragmented Sunday timetable lists departing and arriving trains among towns including Carbondale, Scranton, and Kingston with connections to Middletown Walton Sidney Oneida and other points. The notice mentions agents ATHERSON and WELSH and notes consults at Beranton and Now York for further arrangements.

New York Ontario R.R Carbondale Scrutton Kovantety Middletown Walton Sidme Stewich Hone Vera Oneida Teket Asthirson Fien Pass York Beraneton

Train timetable update for Hawley and Scranton routes

Erie and Wyoming Valley timetable in effect. Trains run to Hawley from New York Sewhurst and intermediate points leaving at 7:46 p m. Trains arrive Scranton by 10:80 p m with connections to Wilkes-Barre and intermediate points.

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