Scranton Prosperity Report Boosts Optimism for Real Estate
The Clearing House Association and local bankers, real estate agents, and manufacturers report 1901 as a banner year with revitalized confidence in Scranton. Despite strikes and a sluggish real estate market, new enterprise and rising deposits suggest a strong future, aided by a major steel mill replacement and widespread business growth across sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing House Associa
Busis
Iton
Obody
Scranton
the Tribune
Tribune
Hager, RK
G. Dun & Co
Scranton Board of Trade
H. ©. Shafer
Anton Savings Bank
W. D. Zehnder
Ranton Bolt and Nut Company
Uel Samter
C. W. Schank & Spencer
Menal
Cleland & Simpson
Globe Ware
Samuel Samtuer
National Civic Federation
C. & Woolworth
John. Simpson
Buginese
Griffin
Clothier
Jonas Long
C. W. Bchank
Schank & Spencer
Joseph Levy
Hire & Levy
Dun and Co Report on Scranton Mercantile Failures 1901
W H Logan reports Scranton mercantile failures for 1901 show 16 fewer in 1898, with 14 fewer than 1440. Debts, assets, and liabilities shift, bankruptcies rise little, fraud rare, and only two cases in bankruptcy court. Suburban failures mirror 1900, Totals include several manufacturing declines, with wage payments steady and coal demand strong despite a local strike and holiday slowdown.
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Lackawanna County
Nees
Scranton
Levanton
Scranton Banking Reports Signal Growth and Confidence
The Scranton Clearing House annual report shows 1901 clearings far above 1900 by large margins and deposits rising across nine established banks plus three new ones. Six old banks and one new bank plan or have built substantial new headquarters, reflecting strong business expectations and improving industrial activity in Scranton.
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Lhd
Scranton
H. ©. Shafer
Seranton Savings Bank
Feaur
Lahover
New York
Building Permits Show Record Year in Scranton
Building Inspector F. L. Brown reports a brisk year with total building value nearly double 1900. The list details monthly permits and valuations, plus major projects like the Thirteenth regiment armory and C A building. Industrial growth appears strong with several plants and mills listed among high value jobs.
Post Office Figures Show Record Receipts in 191 Year
Postmaster B E Ripples notes Scranton confidence rise as 191 year breaks receipts records. October leads months then December surpasses, year 191 over 1900 nearly matches 1900 over 1899 as 1890 shows a 226.10 percent rise. figures include stamps and stamped paper totals for the Beranian post office.
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E. H. Ripple
Leaven
Scranton
Mary Iag
Trerease 1803 and 1804 Matches Amid Ledger Confusion
The fragmentary OCR lists numbers and names like Trerease 1803 over Y80 and Therenee 1804 over TROS with other matchups such as 1807 over 1800 and 1808 over ISNT. It mentions receipts for December and notes about prior months, with unclear references to events or balances.
Prosperity Forecast for Scranton in 1902 Optimistic Board Reports
Scranton merchants and business leaders cite record 1901 clothing and retail activity, growing population, new buildings, and planned expansion. They predict renewed prosperity after labor disputes, with calls for housing, factory space, and a stronger economic climate driven by young talent and continued industrial growth.
The Iron Trade and Scranton Industry Outlook
W. D. Zehnder of Scranton Bolt and Nut Co outlines past shifts from iron to steel, current growth, and hopeful future. He cites 1900 state production of 6,649,000 tons, Lackawanna County ranking fourth, and notes a two year operation with plant expansion and rising employment, exporting to multiple regions.
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W. D. Zehnder
Scranton Bolt and Nut Company
Ocena
Scranton
Iran
Lackiwanna County
Allegheny County
Dauphin
Cambris
South Africa
Mexico
Cuba
Porto Rico
South America
Orient
Real Estate Outlook for Scranton Encourages Confidence
Real estate analysis notes a decline in values but argues it is not the end and cites an immediate future for Scranton. The piece adds viewpoints intended to inspire confidence in the market and guide investors.
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R. Bunest
Mladiv Jol
Scranton
Pittabiry
United States
Thitile
Merchant’ and Mechanica’ Bank
First National Bank
Lackawanna Avenue
America
Tithe Guaranty and Trust Company
Spruce Street
Young Men's Christian Association
National Text Book Company
Connell
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Allegheny
Ude
Reat
Urrest
Permits For The Month Highlight Major International Printery
Building Inspector Brown issued a permit for the International Text Book company to build a mammoth printery on Wyoming avenue for the International Correspondence Schools. The brick three story structure measures 167 by 480 feet and will cost $250,000 with a $128 permit fee. The month’s list includes numerous dwellings, alterations, repairs, and other structures across multiple streets and properties, though the full total remains incomplete.
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F. L. Brown
AVBIG
Eees
Wea
Eno
I Son
Tu Whe
Thirteenth Regiment Armory
VY. MM. C. A
International Correspondence
Scranton
Bolt and Nut Works
Allis-Chalmers Company
Boranton Rrailway Company
Cliff Works
Mr. Robinson Brewery
International Text Book Company
Brown
Mammoth Printery
Wyoming Avenue
International Correspondence Schools
Aize
Scranton Poor Board to Reorganize Uncontested
The Scranton poor board is set to reorganize on Friday afternoon with no contests for offices. Reese Brooks is expected to remain president, Joseph Gillespie unopposed for secretary, and Harry G Dale likely to be elected as collector with no opposition. Ambroze Herz to receive another term as treasurer and George Beemer probable re-election as superintendent of the Hillside Home.
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Scranton Poor Board
Reese
Trasurer
George Beemer
Police Inspection Ordered By Superintendent Day
Superintendent of Police Lona Day ordered an inspection of all police paraphernalia Friday at 2 o clock. Officers will assemble then and revolvers will be checked. any defective weapons will be condemned and owners given new ones.
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Lona
List of Advertised Letters in Scranton Port Office
Long list of names and initials indicating letters on hand at the Scranton post office Lackawanna County Pa January 0 MOL. The notice requests recipients to advertise and claim their letters with dates and names such as Nat Kan HH ipple poetianister, McClelland James a Moore Mir Mars Lane AL Miller Mire Lucy Vs Mover Mm HP Keniily Wyd Abort Arnogvon Alkiponeda Mi del Austin Sling Co Mary Bates Leonant W. Browning & throes MICRO F 1 Brown Charles Mulrooney Mine Belinda Bowlily Fred Martin Bujean Henton Mr J W Moore Charles W Burke Maa Viola M Muldoon Mle Ano Brown Mrs Hanewy Mia Mamny Pare etc.
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Scranton Portotice
Lackawanna County
Nat Kan HH
Ipple
Br, & Ge
Keniily Wyd
Abort
Arnogvon
Alkiponeda
del Austin Sling Co
Arwatwong
Mary Bates
Leonant W. Browning
Throes Micro
F. 1 Brown
Charles Mulrooney
Belinda Bowlily
Fred Martin
Bujean Henton
J. W. Moore
Charles W. Burke
Viola M. Muldoon
Mle
Ano Brown
Mrs
Hanewy
Cate
Mia Mamny
Mia Mamny Pare Mm
Ma Braen Powell
Bittaheth
An Poindexter
Wedu Witter Kast
Lemonatreet
England
Seward Li
Kenglish
Muinhe Perm
Mea
Ellen Franklin
Mine Pargwincesen
Eam Gough
Thouwon
Min. Lenore Ginty
Dawk ‘Thompcom
Mra
K. Fatty
Mis Vorbert
Mephen Cua
G. M. Tu
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Ranton
Electric City
Lause
M. H. Gris
Rice & Levy
O. S. Woolworth
Nations
R. E. Comegys
W. T. Hackett
Lager
Clearing House Association
Dun & Co
W. H. Logan
The
Lackawanna
Beranton
Scranton Clearing House Association
Building Statistics
Post Office
James A. Lansing
Board of Trade
Sheranton
Berinton
W.T. Hackett
EL Hope
Allk
Noah and Holland
Charles Schlager
Ita Aise
Inspector Brown
Dunes TT Mart
Do Oh
Farr
Meddow Street
Addition
Christchurch
Washington Avenue
M. FP. Howley
Anthony Steoot
D. Jenkins
Kest Market Treet
MXM
Grees Totten
A. B. Hint
Washburn, William & Co
Meridian Street
St. Mark's
Washburn Street
M. E. Bean
Lafayette Street
A. Kiser
Brown Avenue
Luther Keller
West Lackawanna Avenue
Sprike Brother
Linder Street
Elizabeth Mowe
Dicot
Pregcott Avenue
Nelson, Morris & Co
Eighth Street
Nay Aug Lumker Company
Rundle Avenue
A. Karfhold
Prescott Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
North Main Avenue
Delaware
Lekowinn and Western Rilroad
Yale
Dodge Mines
Botler
Mee
Jane Jones
Bromley Avenue
James Kern
Elizabeth Street
Sid
J.B. Jones
Lucerne Street
Dewelling
Christi Coll
Ninth Street
Hoo
Corrigani
Fourth Street
Augnat
Blair
South Leving Avenue
Charles C. Miller
Short Avenue
Glixts
W. Alworth
Providence Road
Frank Hazard
Mickson Avenue
Charles du Pont Breck
Beach Street
Mary Coggins
Linden Street
Gomer Thames
Paglis
Mary Miggerio
Bennett Atreet
Tindora’ Teal Batate Company
Harrison Avenue
KF AL Kiser
Tridernational Text Book Company
Printery
Organization of the Poor Board
Howl
Mire
J. Ht
Hidgeway
Kk. Mainberg
Albert St. Josop
Santite
Mary A. Shilboury
Marsalis
Bie Serney
Igueph Saiving
Mra J
Etta "David 4
Ruummaer Ithe
Iota
Brevkateus
Davie
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