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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1901
Page
7
The Scranton Tribune outlines a policy for short letters from readers on current topics. It notes that writers may publish under real names and that all contributions are subject to editorial review and potential editing.
The article discusses legislative proposals to free Mr Cannon after seven years in county jail for contempt of court and to grant judges discretion in property discharge. Mr Selievers pushes for laws to resolve the stalemate, noting delays and the need for action long overdue.
Speculation grows over lessons from the Lackawanna avenue fire as Scranton weighs reorganizing the fire department. Volunteers earned praise for their fight but calls mount for paid staff and better equipment funded by ward appropriations. The article notes editorials urging action and hints at political shifts affecting the commoner’s support.
The article portrays Andrew Carnegie at 65 with a life arc from poverty in Britain to emigration at age 10, early work across various jobs, and a turn to railway telegraphy by age thirty. It credits luck in lands speculation but argues extraordinary foresight, organization, and business acumen built his vast fortune beyond mere chance.
The piece weighs the fortunes of a steel magnate who built a vast empire amid fierce rivalry and questionable methods. It credits him with large charitable gifts surpassing ten million while noting doubts about justice in fortune and urging public trust in his wealth. Governor Odell signals that others should bear the axe when reducing wealth.
The piece argues Scranton hospitals avoid strict rules to aid patients, recounting Altoona and a case where an ambulance was blocked from transporting a patient. It laments brutality by some doctors, praises humane care by current staff, and calls for city ordinances to protect hospital patients amid Carnegie interests reports in Pittsburgh.
The Bureau of Statistics reports 1900 saw a large US excess of exports over imports valued near 650 million dollars. Europe may face financial strains as US exports rise with iron ore and zinc. A tariff conflict is implied, while Mrs Nation plans a visit to Elmira New York prompting saloonkeepers to brace for potential protests.
Secretary Root reports in a communication to Breese that the United States could field about 10,492,043 men in total war, with 110,090 organized militia and just over 100,000 regulars. Germany could muster roughly 5,400,000 on a war footing, while France would have substantial reserves.
The fragmented text discusses global military manpower estimates, praises Lt Hobson and the Merrimac episode, rumors of dowry bride markets, royal figures, and various unrelated notes from a periodical column with satirical and current-event tone.
A garbled report from New Orleans describes a chief fire engineer challenging gas and electric motor costs, claiming monthly savings and annual gains. The piece also veers into speculative claims about electricity and medical uses, mentioning Sir James Grant and a Galveston incident amid a broader tale of failed treatment methods and a damaged device repair.
A meandering verse fragment presents archaic diction and dramatic dialogues. The speaker confronts a pale flower and a figure named Negri, invoking fate, death, and hope amid a tense, dreamlike exchange.
The Tribune's April 1 1900 flat rate for ads drew broad support and praise for its principled, low cost approach. Letters from publishers and advertisers across Utica and Bridgeport attest to the rate's appeal and potential to boost business.
A weekly letter discusses water supply projects in major cities including Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Buffalo. It notes mega plans to build or acquire large plants, cost estimates ranging into millions, and the impact of municipal management. It highlights water waste in Buffalo and cites meters as a remedy, with examples from Washington DC.
A young man in a depot waiting room appears distressed as a woman uses him to guard her baggage. A fat man teases him about the woman’s return, while the scene shifts to a Berkeley temple Sunday school piece on youth and religious learning. The piece mentions teachers, labor, and a North Carolina prohibition anecdote in Life.
In this issue readers find a miscellaneous classified note section offering to sell or exchange real estate and property, job help, and rental inquiries. The ad includes requests for rooms and housing with details like number of rooms, location, readiness, and price. Rex 200 is listed as the address for responses.
Agents seek buyers for a new lighting device claimed to beat electricity and kerosene, promising quick production and prompt shipments. The Best Light Company promotes the invention from Canton and offers opportunities to earn money by selling the kit.
An old advertisement offers a $100 monthly patent metallic bread board trial and invites correspondence with a Washington college for information. It mentions government appointments via civil service exams held each March and seeks a well formed industri teamster, married or preferred, in Brook Washery area.
An energetic bat was found in a Chicago area yard amid a market report noting Evans & Co. supplies and a local business listing. The note mentions Rasa and a 100 mlary quantity, with references to Chivage and country work.
Vague OCR reads like a police or city notice listing an address S26 Mousa atreet with unclear intent. No clear action or entity details are discernible.
Advertisements list multiple properties: a one mile from South Canaan home with two barns, outbuildings, orchards, and two story smokehouse. cottage at Harvey's Lake on one acre. farm or acres near Factoryville with country-home potential. Enquiries to local brokers and addresses in Scranton and Clio.
Strong demand prompts extraordinary prices on cotton cotton and wool mixed and all wool blankets in white and colored options. Favorites 72x81 at 1.85. Home Delight 72x81 at 3.65. Exquisite all wool 72x81 at 4.75. California blankets large sizes 5.90 to 9.75 and up. Latio Silkeline Comfortables from 1.19 to 2.45 with white cotton fill.
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