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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1901
Page
5
Enthusiastic advocates aiming to influence Mr. Quay's move to Harrisburg show signs of vocal fatigue after days of persistent persuasion.
A letter criticizes compulsory vaccination amid fears of vaccine risks and disease, arguing personal choice should prevail and warning about smallpox versus tuberculosis concerns. It notes opposition to state force and cites public figures like ex President Cleveland in discussing election method changes and term lengths.
City of Omaha deputizes police to pursue the Cudahy kidnapping gang and matches Mr. Cudahy’s $25,600 reward. Officials vow no restraint or expense in hunting the criminals, aiming to deter brigandage and echo past cases like the New York baby Clark kidnapping.
The Chicago Tribune records year end philanthropy totaling 60 254 030 dollars given in 1900 to educational institutions libraries churches art museums and charities, reflecting widespread generosity amid national turmoil and economic activity.
The report notes that only gifts of 1.40 or more are counted and the final sum will rise with unrecorded smaller contributions. Returns show a 21600000 drop from 1900 figures, but year totals remain higher than earlier years due to overall growth in benefactions. Philadelphia's century welcome featured bright electrical displays while Beranton dimmed street lamps, a step viewed as misdirected.
The Philadelphia Record highlights a half century expansion of the Lake Superior iron and copper mining districts. It notes annual ore output surpassing 19 million tons, forecasts of American iron and steel dominance, and looming Canadian competition. It also mentions Mesaba Beasmer ore exhaustion fears and a historical anecdote about Philadelphia scholar Charles Magee’s failed read of Lowell.
A Cincinnati woman claims to be 123 years old amid reports of increasing numbers of the very elderly. The new Chinese emperor is said to be fifteen, highlighting dangers of official business in the Celestial kingdom. Nikola Tesla plans a Chicago watch-meeting to discuss a new electrical discovery as Bryan faces a Baltimore bank failure for consolation. France falls back on the Dreyfus case when seeking excitement.
An account from the Chicago Chronicle recounts a Supernumerary in Richard Manafield's company, mocked by the manager, who leaves drama after learning a relative died. He plots revenge on Mansfeld, helps escort Buckingham in a scene from Richard III, and a London correspondent relays tales of the Duchess of Montrose and a photo scam at a bazaar with a humorous, bold bid heard over a coinage barter.
A Roruman CLEARING HOUSE advertises services for those who have property to rent or sell, real estate to trade, or need situations or help. The classified notices cost one cent per word, with six insertions for five cents per word, and situations wanted are inserted at a different rate.
A compilation of job ads and recruitment notices including bakers and laundresses seeking day work, a bookkeeper seeking positions with single or double entry skills, second hand slot machines for sale, board and lodging requests, quick mortgage loans, and a Marine Corps Navy recruitment posting with location details and contact.
A collage of business notices lists rubber tired cads and carriages, attorneys, hospitals, and building firms in Scranton. Names include Joseph Kelley, Dr Lyman, Reynolds, Zeigler, and local law firms with addresses on Linden, Wyoming, Spruce, and Penn avenues. Also mentions Scranton House hotel and various public notices, plus a brief historical commentary about explorers and figures from the era.
The narration surveys early 19th century advances and events. It notes Benjamin Outram’s railway improvements, the rise of modern medicine in Britain and France, Young’s wave theory of light, and changes to private enclosure acts expanding common lands. It also mentions colonial conflicts in South Africa and Argentina, and lists notable births including Fisher, Elizabeth II, Fichner, Farragut, and others.
Rank Lincoln describes a bitter cold arrival in a western town where a stern host kept him in, forcing lodging with the bailiff present and warnings against a meddling lawyer. The witness recounts a tense exchange about a court case and a lawyer’s suspicious questions.
A garbled report recalls a misread inscription on a tomb in Westminster Abbey. An antiquary hired a workman to recut the line but the concealing debris and a mistaken time long obscured the name and date. the workman finally quips that the deceased was known better than the drainpipe through the tomb.
An Irishman named Maguire, absent twice, produced a prior certificate. The manager identified it as an old certificate and Maguire admitted knowing its age. The incident occurred at the workshop discussed in London Spare Moments.
A lyric reminiscence from The Tribune contrasts sunlight fading at home with Teddy and Nell. The speaker recalls Nell, a Virginia-born daughter with a jeweled mind, loved across the south and north. He anticipates her spring return when violets bloom and time itself seems to count by embraces.
The piece notes varied personalities from Senator Peitus of Alabama and the Prince of Wales famed for pistol skill to Ernest Brenner a young Swiss lawyer and Joseph Jefferson with son W. W. Jefferson arriving in Florida for winter. It also cites Herbert Putnam on library growth, and Te ports about Allan Langdon McDermott and Depew.
The arsenic law began today prohibiting sale of any woven fabric paper or dress or household articles containing arsenic under severe penalties. The state board of teams spent fourteen years to secure the law.
A row of business cards and advertisements appears for Dr. and W L Amoneaun at 1915 Mulberry, Clark & Co seed store at 20 Washington Ave, Megarger Bros printers supplies at 140 Washington Ave, dressmaking for children, and miscellaneous goods. Also notes The Wilkes-Barre Record distribution in Scranton with local stands and vendors listed.
Trainee schedules listing trains from Scranton to Carbondale and Wilkes Barre via several routes. Includes weekday and Sunday departures with multiple times, notes on connections to Albany and points north, and lowest passenger rates. Published by J W Burdick G P A Albany and railway officials.
The Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable lists trains from New York Port Liberty Street and Booth Ferry with routes to Scranton Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown and Wilkes Barre and connections to Baltimore Ocean Grove Reading and Harrisburg. Through tickets to eastern western destinations available at stations. Agent OLMAUSEN signs the notice.
In November 1900 Lehigh Valley Railroad lists train times from Scranton to Philadelphia New York via D and M KROW and other routes. It notes Muck Diamond Express and White Mountain connections, with departures around 4 5 a m and evenings, serving Honesdale Towanda Geneva Rochester Buffalo and connections to Buffalo via D W BR lines. Also mentions Pullman parlor cars and sleeping accommodations on all trains between Wilkes Barre and York Philadelphia Buffalo Susquehanna and Cortland Street New York. Charles Gon Pass Agent and Wm Welbourne South Bethlehem acting as ticket agents with offices in Scranton and New York.
A local retailer declares pride in launching its first sale to showcase superior assortments and values. The message promises advantageous offers to shoppers during this opening event.
Wednesday Morning Jan 2 starts a one week event with a re arranged price list. Special lots include German linen damask and 74 inch bleached Irish damask at reduced values. One case only Marseille quilts full size and hemmed, worth 1.35, now offered at a sale price. The linen department promises many reduced prices beyond these three examples.
Erie and Wyoming Valley timetable lists trains to Hawley and local routes for New York and intermediate points. Departures at 7:00 a.m. and 2:05 p.m. with arrivals at Scranton around 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. service illustrated for Hawley and Erie railroad connections.
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