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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
5
Ten pages note Scranton’s demand for fair treatment in Harrisburg. The protest references recent “rips” at the state capital and calls for proper consideration regardless of the source or person involved.
The Chicago Record notes Ruecell Sage argues railroad consolidations risk increasing public hostility. It lists major groupings and remaining lines, and says trust in management and better service could win public favor, while rates and discrimination remain pivotal.
The nominations for the army by President McKinley are praised as fair and merit based with no evidence of political influence. General Miles remains as lieutenant general, a status reflecting his service and leadership, while replacing him would be a degradation of his past accomplishments.
The piece discusses Adna Chaffee rising to major general citing heroism at El Caney and China and notes public esteem despite fast promotion. It also praises General Wood for military service worthy of Senate recognition while observing changes in army canteen status and speculates on future judgments of top leadership decisions.
An 1897 1900 Treasury report highlights a dramatic rise in U S farm product exports abroad. Domestic agricultural shipments to Asia and Oceania climb from 9 7 million in 1896 to 30 million in 1900 with cotton and wheat flour leading gains. Exports to new dependencies Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines soar, expanding colonial trade and boosting total merchandise exports.
The article heralds the marriage of Queen Wilhelmina of Holland as a world interest. It notes her unique status as a ruling queen since Victoria's death and predicts broad goodwill toward the young monarch and her consort.
A St Louis Globe Democrat report describes Representative Cannon surprised by flowers on his desk at the opening of Congress. The scene includes hints about a wedding involving a young woman connected to Cannon, and a dinner with the Montague Brown family highlighting social intrigue in Washington.
Arion Crawford observed a San Francisco earthquake during a lecture tour with Major Paul in winter 1800. He remained at the Palace Hotel while guests panicked, later remarking about tremors and the bed as people discussed the quake and its effects.
A short humorous domestic vignette follows Marjorie, four, as she proudly recites two plus two makes four and answers sweet heart while her tutor asks for help. The scene, set around a family meal, highlights a kindergarten-age child's quick grasp of basic math.
Washington letters report Rep Connell of Scranton opposing the bill and Rep Wright of Susquehanna agreeing with Connell. Wright says the bill is vile and a threat to the Republican party. He warns liberal measures like libel law repeal would mislead voters and harm party unity.
A garbled, pasteurized excerpt surveys odd facts on proportion, stuttering cures, shoe wear, coal depths, criminal laws, and social norms. It cites a Colorado regiment volunteer cured by a throat wound, coal beds under Indiana at eighty feet, and unusual penalties for injuring women, all presented in a jumbled, antiquated voice.
A compact listing notes Briggs cleaning privy vaults and pump improvements at 1199 North Main Avenue or Kicke's Drug Store near Adama and Mulberry for orders. Also listed are grooming services, Bauer's Orchestra available for events, Megargee Bros Printer Supplies, and Scranton newsstands with local distributors.
The ordinance prohibits erecting or altering buildings with non fireproof walls along specified city boundaries. It requires solid walls between two or more residences and imposes a penalty of $100 and up to 30 days imprisonment for violations. The mayor and city officials must enforce this after publication in local papers.
The column advertises a clearing house for real estate rentals sales and job want ads. It lists rates for small ads one cent a word six for five cents with exceptions for situations wanted and identifies sample notices for rentals and employment including a house to rent and various helper roles. It notes a public box address for responses and references several local workplaces and individuals seeking positions or housing.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad timetable in effect November 25, 1900 lists routes to Philadelphia New York via D BW with morning departures at 6 45 and 1 06 am and 110 pm Sundays. It covers White Haven Mirleton and coal regions via D HR lines with 4 18 2 18 and 4 27 pm departures. Other cities include Bethlehem faster Reading Morrisburg and core stations via Dok BR B at 6 43 and 1 05 am with 2 18 and 2 87 pm Diamond Express. It also notes connections to Towanda Elmira Geneva and intermediate stations and long routes to Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago and west via Dan LR at 11 55 am with Mack Diamond Express times 7 48 1 41 and 1 40 pm. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars operate between Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Susquehanna Ridge. Officials listed are Oliver H Wilbur General Superintendent Cortlandt Street New York Charles Dee General Passenger Agent 24 Cortland Street New York A W Nonneachieese Pass Agent South Bethlehem and other contacts including 100 Lackawanna Avenue Scranton.
Train schedule excerpt shows multiple routes from Scranton to New York and Philadelphia with connections to Wilkes Barre Albany Honesdale and others. Includes departure times around morning and afternoon with Sunday services and pricing notes. Names Kal dwis and J Uy Olson appear as general agents and superintendents.
A fragmented OCR extract lists professionals including accountants architects dentists doctors and physicians with addresses on Wyoming Avenue Washington Avenue and Scranton buildings. It mentions residences and chronic diseases and provides scattered hours notes. The data resembles a local directory snippet lacking clear events or cohesive narrative.
The store promotes a strong demand for blankets in cotton and wool blends with several names and sizes. Favorite 72x81 with borders in various colors priced at 1.85, Home Delight 72x81 at 3.65, Exquisite all wool 78x81 at 4.75, California Blankets large sizes 5.90 to 9.75 and up. Latino and Silkeline Comfortables filled with white cotton list 1.19 to 2.45.
South and North routes list departure times from Scranton to New York Philadelphia Stroudsburg Buffalo Syracuse Utica Montrose Nicholson Binghamton Kingston Plymouth and more with arrivals back to Scranton and Bloomshore Division times ending in 6 9 pm and early morning slots.
Train schedule fragment shows departures and arrivals among towns including Carbondale Scranton and Kanston with times around 10 am to 6 pm. Ticket office contact shows A. C. Vid of New York and J Welsh traveling agent in Boren ton with timetable notes.
The timetable lists trains between Erie and Hawley with intermediate points, showing departures from Beranton and arrivals at Aeranton. Specific times noted include morning arrivals around 10:90 a m and evening departures around 10 fp, with connections to New York and intermediate stations via Erie railroad.
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