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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1901
Page
4
Entry indicates second class mail matter status for Scranton Pennsylvania and that hinge leading notices for classified ads are furnished on application.
The town council approves Vaughan's resolution directing the Electric Light company to restore street lamps to their former positions. The move is praised as a wise economy though some fear the lighting experiment may have caused temporary discomfort until heights are set again.
Proposals outline an elective mayor and council with veto limits, a city solicitor, tax collectors, and police magistrates. classed property tax structure, reassessment rules, and a sewer tax funded by non sewer property. The piece also notes Britons’ fear of American corporate expansion and urges underbidding to curb Yankee influence on London transport and Thames steamers.
An advertisement notes the Scranton Railway company will discontinue all free transportation and transfers to connecting lines. The change, said to follow wage advances for motormen and conductors, aims to raise revenue and reduce public subsidies while trustees and officials face new costs.
Community leaders demand tax on gross receipts and stricter franchise oversight of the street railway in Scranton. They urge legal review, improved paving and sanitation, and police powers to curb overcrowding. Public pressure should push mayor and council to protect public rights. The piece notes Blaine club plans for McKinley inauguration.
The Philadelphia Ledger, previously aligned with the Insurgent syndicate, now treats Col Quay’s Senate election as likely and urges reform in the Republican machine. It argues unity under new leadership may spur meaningful change and notes demographic inflation projections and a quip about Lord Kitchener.
Last year in New York cabin passenger arrivals on trans Atlantic steamships rose sharply by about 60 000 or nearly 70 percent. Officials cite the Paris exposition year as a key factor with travel volume driving the rise.
The article notes fire losses in the United States and Canada totaling 162,100,000, up over 19 percent from the previous year. It mentions rising insurance rates and mentions Bryan and Cleveland in broader political context, with mixed editorials on current events.
A compilation of prominent 19th century figures born that year includes Caroline Cline Titus Coan Thomas Cole and Antoine Cournot among others. It notes Forsythe’s firearm priming breakthrough using fulminating powder and a long arc of longevity claims as observers calculated earth weight and density.
Victor Koch proprietor of Scranton House advertises European plan accommodations. Bauen's Orchestra provides music for malls, parties, receptions, weddings and concerts. Conductor Raver at Wyoming Avenue address over Hulbert's music store. Megargee Bros printers supplies and twine warehouse.
A collection of old classified notices lists Help Wanted male and female positions. Items include temporary work for two active men, a housework and girl needed for general duties, a young man seeking any job, bookkeeping and electrical work, a young girl seeking child care, and loan offers. Addresses include Scranton Pennsylvania and Philadelphia.
Honorable Philbin in Archibald Citinn attacks Philadelphia press for dishonesty and artistic lying in coverage of Harrisburg proceedings. He claims exaggeration misleads the public, notes reform talks in Pennsylvania Republicans face distrust from insurgent leaders and pressures honest voters.
A reflective verse urges resilience after defeat. The speaker consoles a youth named Emile and others, urging them to keep composure, endure failure, and maintain resolve. It emphasizes perseverance over praise and hints at time healing wounds.
The Public Ledger Almanac for 101 and the Bridgeport Standard’s annual for 1001 offer complete calendrical and astronomical features with extensive general interest data. The works include governor portraits, state officials, and local information, praised as premier reference volumes of the era.
A fragmented report notes the Prince of Wales paying 560 pounds per thousand for items linked to Elgar. The text mentions long weeds and a Nikola variety, but details are unclear and context uncertain.
The ad proclaims Finley’s sweeping January sale to usher in the new century with bold discounts. It emphasizes a sale event designed to attract shoppers seeking fresh bargains as the year begins.
The linen department proclaims its inaugural sale with assurances of superior assortments and values. It promises patrons outstanding prices and a wide selection as the sale opens.
Wednesday morning January 2 opens a one week event with rearranged price lists. Special lots include 58 German Linen Nesp Phe heavy quar ty at 98 cents per dozen and 72 inch Bleached Irish Damask valued at 78 dollars per yard. Also one case of Marseilles Quilts hemmed.
Time table in effect September 17, 1900 listing trains for Hawley and nearby points. Trains comment at Hawley with the Erie railroad for New York and intermediate points, depart Gerton at 7.05 p.m. and 2.25 p.m. Trains arrive at Scranton at 6:90 a.m. and 9:10 p.m.
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