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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
5
Numerous enthusiastic Pittsburg municipal politicians believe Scranton should be recognized on the map of Pern avivania, challenging local expectations and urging official acknowledgment.
In the heated struggle over the new charter bill critics warn the Ripper clause and retrospective reprisals harm governance. Supporters argue delaying confrontation and aligning the charter with Scranton’s municipal needs yields better results, while foreign envoy actions threaten broader negotiations.
The text argues against transferring liquor licensing to lay judges, warning it could diminish public responsibility. It cites Behuylkill Lugerne Lacka wanna counties and stresses excise enforcement would require a distinct department. It mentions excise commissioners as a potential fair trial. It also notes a Marién Indiana grocer applying Sheldon theory to store management.
The text notes a merchant who sells strictly for cash and marks prices on all items while refusing tobacco or liquor sales. He runs a charity department offering re filled foods at cost for the poor. The passage also comments on Cuban politics, suggesting leaders may overreact if given full control, while criticizing their timid stance.
The legislature backs a conservative libel reform bill by Representative McClain. It lets juries decide if publications about public officials are proper for public information and allows truth in evidence in criminal cases. The measure aims to curb yellow journalism while protecting honest criticism and tempering punitive damages in civil actions.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt recalls a Detroit school master forty years ago who banned jacks from the classroom after a pupil tried to smuggle them in. It also recounts a tale of Judge Finney delaying a verdict in a case involving Robert Guinotte and a violent inkstand incident, reflecting youthful mischief and early legal careers.
Fragmentary text recounts a courtroom remark about causing harm, a marriage proposal tied to city tax rebates, a Kentucky widow's money demand after a fatal accident, and a diplomatic mix up over ports of call in a Franco Japanese exchange, ending with a joking note on mislocated Southampton.
Designers present new wash materials for this season with satin striped mousseline de sole in all shades and colorings. Exclusive Iish Dimities line at 1a54¢ and a full Galateas assortment accompany the collection.
The bill defines libel as a publication targeting official conduct with required proof of substantial truth for public information. It sets civil fault standards restricting damages unless malice or negligence is proven and limits publication to one county. It repeals conflicting laws.
A dense column of help wanted and housing notices listing positions from drivers and clerks to stenographers and housekeepers. Advertisements include wages, locations, and contact references to Tribune offices in Carbondale and local addresses such as Cedar avenue Fairfield street and Lackawanna avenue.
In effect December 4 2009 timetable details for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line note departures from Scranton to Bloomsburg including morning and afternoon services with listed times and intermediate notes. The garbled OCR mentions Booth taped items and several approximate times and stations.
A noisy OCR shows a Central Railroad of New Jersey schedule listing trains from New York to Newark Bethlehem Allentown and other points with Sunday service. It mentions stations such as Jersey, N. Jersey routes to Albany and Port, and through connections to Lehigh Valley and Easton regions.
The schedule lists trains effective April 17 connecting at Mawley with Erie railroad for New York Denburg and intermediate points. Arrival at Scranton is noted for 10.90 a.m. and 10 p.m. with connections to Mawley and Ikaneran ton at 7.06 pm.
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