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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1901
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune explains that letters to the editor must be signed with the writer’s real name and will be subject to editorial revision. The policy urges readers to submit concise, current-topic letters for possible publication.
January 7 1901 reports reveal a bribe taking official exposed and publicly humiliated. The investigation questions why the bribe giver was screened from blame.
A column weighs universal suffrage in municipal politics. It argues reform should aim at nonpartisan local government with a pledged platform, disciplined party backing, and voter responsibility to elect clean leaders for city offices.
The piece argues for party discipline in city elections, platforms, and open public discussion of local issues, condemning corporate influence. It then reviews international law on treaty modification, noting limits on abrogation and referencing Clayton-Bulwer and Hay-Pauncefot treaties amid Boer War costs.
The census committee may approve an inquiry into Southern disfranchisement schemes as Republicans clash with anti enfranchisement voices. Debate reveals fault lines over Fourteenth Amendment penalties, with Louisiana’s voter roll shrinking from 40 000 to about that figure for 1908, provoking questions of courage in the party.
The article notes recent Senate amendments to the Hay Pauncefote canal treaty filed at the British foreign office and weighs England's possible course. It discusses how the Clayton Bulwer treaty might be abrogated if notice were given, noting the treaty lacks a termination clause.
Washington reports a likely record year for Great Lakes trade with Chicago leading in coal shipments at 678,001 tons, Milwaukee second at 476,002, and Buffalo strong in grain moves. Lake carriers moving four year totals exceed 1.1 million tons, with Duluth and West Superior as major outflows. rail competition shapes grain and lumber movements across ports.
For sale a delivery covered wagon described as Beet in ee about two montha and suitable for a dry goods store or other mercantile purposes apply to Willams Crain. Money to loan on bond and mortgage quick loans from M. M. Holgate Commonwealth im and N. W. Walker offers from 4 percent. The Wilkes Barn Record notices loan opportunities and local notices from various entities.
The page compiles miscellaneous help wanted notices and classified ads with hiring inquiries for temporary local work, bookkeeping, tutoring, seamstress, housework, and other positions. It notes the Chicago port leads Great Lakes vessel traffic with 793,009 tons in receipts and 7,000 vessels entering by December 1, alongside Buffalo Cleveland Milwaukee counts.
A retrospective from The World notes historical tidbits and notable births from the era, mentioning Burr and Alston linked intrigue, shipwrecks near Cape Hatteras, rising landmasses in Norway, Erard’s harp progress, Bank of England notes’ discount, counts of North American black bear exports, Nile knowledge, Jacobin surveys, and appointments like John Lowell as chief justice, with additional birth entries for notable figures such as Zacharias Frankel and Joshua Barker Flint.
The Saturday Evening Post profiles United States Senator from Idaho Charles D. Shoup. Born in a Pennsylvania town, he followed varied vocations from miner to farmer, stockman, and businessman. His career accelerated after moving to Colorado in 1860, where mining and enterprise defined his early years before he joined a Civil War scouts company.
Scranton to Philadelphia and New York routes highlighted with connections via Dp and Diamond Express. Timetables reference several intermediate stations including White Haven Bethlehem Easton Reading and Wilkes Barre and mention Pullman service and parlor cars.
Finleys announces its annual January sale to kick off the new century. The notice invites shoppers to explore deals and featured items as part of a fresh start for the store and its customers.
Department store notes its first 1901 sale with emphasis on assortments, quality and value. The announcement promises advantageous prices to patrons as the sale begins.
Wednesday Morning January 2 starts a seven day event with a rearranged price list. Special lots include 5 to 8 German linen pieces at 78 cents to a dollar value and 72 inch bleached Irish damask at a dollar value. One case of Marseille quilts full size and hemmed offered at a dollar. Many more reduced linen items advertised.
Unclear OCR text shows scattered times and places for Hawley and Scranton events. Mentions Erie Wyoming Valley and Newhiuch with intermediate poltsti, listing 4: and 6:10 pm times, but details are garbled. Contains stray numbers and abbreviations lacking clear context.
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