Scranton Tribune Publication Details and Editorial Policy
The Scranton Tribune is issued daily except Sunday by Mig une Publishing Company. Editor is LIVY & MICHAND with F. BYXDEF as Business Manager. It lists a New York office at 100 wy Bt VREELAND and notes foreign advertising representation. Letters for publication require writer’s real name and editorial review before printing.
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New York
Bt Vreeland
Yoreign Advertising
Tribune
Proposed constitutional amendment shields laws from challenges
Judge Archhard proposes an amendment to immunize laws after ten verres anchallenged existence from attack for defects or impropriety. It would empower the general assembly to report lower and United States court decisions affecting the constitutionality of Pennsylvania legislation. The aim is to prevent repeated defeats of legislative intent through discovery of minor technical flaws.
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Archhard
General Assembly
Maine
Pennsylvania
Scranton Relief Urged Against Traction Charges
In a bold call to action, city leaders urged a 5 percent tax on Scranton Railway’s gross receipts, arguing the company and city share burdens from strikes and rising costs. The piece condemns outside financiers, praises city restraint, and signals a push for public accountability in the century’s early shifts.
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Silliman
Scranton Railway Company
Scranton
Traction Company
Public Service Corporation
Ballot Reform Advocates Renew Push in Pennsylvania
Advocates press for stronger ballot reform and merit system measures in Pennsylvania, arguing the 1889 and 1891 laws fall short. They urge absolute secrecy, error free marking, and equal vote access for all parties, noting Section 26 allows undue assistance in marking ballots in certain cases.
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Union Committees
Pennsylvania
Reform ballot rules urged to curb fraud and confusion
The article argues for amending the ballot law to require single marking by voters, with sworn secrecy for helpers, and a uniform method against two-way marking. It cites Keator bill support, reflects on past California rulings, and notes broader calls for electoral reform and voter registration changes. It also touches on court opinions and other political digest.
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Thore
California
Keater
Olonel Quay
The Old New Yorker on Wealth and Social Change
An Old New Yorker comments on rapid fortunes and lavish New York life. He notes sanitary progress, better tenements, and upgraded food, then asks what limits remain for wealth and luxury as social balance skews toward extremes. He warns against class violence and questions uses for larger mansions and grand entertainments.
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Sun
New Yorker
New York
St. Mark's Place
Second Avenue
Tompkins Square
Eleventh Street
Tenth Street
the Sun
Bey
Bill to Curb Disorderly Strikes in Coal Regions
The proposed compulsory arbitration law would require both mine owners and workers to submit disputes to arbitration while work continues. It aims to prevent disturbances by state troops if parties refuse arbitration, seeking a peaceful settlement amid anthracite tensions. Governor Stone supports impartial state involvement to preserve order and property.
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Overvor Stone
Chile
Nut
James Camp
Eoverker
Aitheweite
Potteville
Atte
Lit Fa
Stone Wade
Te Dald
Tolner
Governor’s Labor Bill Gains Administration Support
A political note describes authority backing a labor measure after prior editorials urged restraint amid disputes. The governor’s draft is said to be followed by labor organizations and will receive executive endorsement. The text emphasizes public order considerations and the bill’s timely passage.
The People's Exchange Advertising Helper
The People's Exchange lists brief classified notices offering rent, real estate, sales, exchanges, or help wanted. Advertisements cost one cent per word with six insertions for five cents per word, except for situations wanted.
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Bell Or Exchange
One Hundred Years Ago Today in World History Digest
A digest style note recounts historical snippets: Central Soudan’s rise of Othamadan Fodlo and the spread of Islam under Tilam. early 19th century phrenology debates with Gall. Captain Flinders mapping Australia. Kamehameha’s island conquests. a Linlithgow shoemaker’s magnetism hoax. cotton output milestone in 1801. and John Calhoun beginning law studies at eighteen.
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Soudan
Countery
Bornu
Kebbi
Songwal
Fulus
Hwttle
Pouthon
Othamadan Fodlo
Tilam
Hilmself
Miler
Kamehameha
Hawaii
Ly Vancouver
Cook
Scranton Traction Bosses Promise Wage Rise Punishment
The Scranton Traction company plans to punish residents after they refused to ride on cars with imported crews. A new rule will charge full fare on each division starting next Tuesday, seen as a retaliatory move for the strike. The writing warns municipal action should counter the policy, predicting a community boycott and swift backlash against the company.
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Sctanton
Traction Company
Scranton
Sfrikers
Traction
Scranton Traction Company
New York
Wilkes, Barre
Scranton Pittsburg Leaders Meet Over City Charter Reform
Tweeday Vittshung reports Scranton Board of Trade plans talks with Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce to push legislation for unified city government. Delegates seek to avoid Pittsburg style control and favor simpler two tier classifications to prevent Scranton’s exclusion.
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Scranton Board of Trade
Pittsburg
Pitwburg
Allegheny
Scranton
Philadelphia
General Assembly
Wanted salesmen and workers for plants and stores
Wanted energetic sober men familiar with plastic and machinery supplies. Mohler Halti more seeks traveler with territory experience and salary expectations. Three boiler makers required at Dunmore Iron and Steel Company Dunmore Pa. Good order cook wanted at Hinman House Menrecton Ba. Twelve experienced sales ladies needed for shoes and clothing Freedman’s Department Store Liz 199 Penn Avenue.
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Mohler
Heaton Street
Haltimore
Dunmore Iron and Steel Company
Dunmore, Pa
White
Terme
Hinman House
Menrecton
Freedman's Department Store
Liz
Penn Avenie
Employment and housing notices in Scranton Tribune classifieds
A bus of mixed want ads seeks recruits for the Marine Corps and Navy, shop workers, housekeepers, tutors, and drivers. Listings include placements for bookkeepers, seamstresses, sewing, laundry work, a piano for sale, a delivery wagon, a driving horse, and requests for furnished rooms or tenants. location Scranton Beranton Pa.
Plans and bids for rolling mill building at Hoard of Trade
Plans and specifications for a rolling mill building in Scranton are ready at the Hoard of Trade. Builders may inspect and bid to furnish materials and erect the building. Open next Wednesday, with right to reject any bids. Also estate notices and annual meetings for local firms and publications in Scranton convey probate and corporate matters.
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Vth
Timmes & Hroh'e
Powder Company
Scranton
Ot & Ofclonk P. Ti
Jon DD. Stereo
New Century Shoes Ad Offers Low-Price Styles
An advertisement promotes New Century shoes for ladies gents and boys with varied sizes and low prices. It mentions school wear for girls, work shoes for men, satin calf options for boys, and a store event with a call to order by six p.m. Location listed as 116 Wyoming Avenue.
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New Century Gunn Roots
New Century Mining Booth
New Century Mining
Wyoming Avenue
Excelsior Money to Loan on Bond and Mortgage
Money loan service by M. H. Holgate and Commonwealth offers quick straight loans or building loans from four to six percent. Call N. V. Walker at Sa-515 Connell Building for details.
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M. H. Holgate
Commonwealth
N. V. Walker
Connell Building
Railroad Timetables for Carbondale and Nearby Points
Railroad timetables in effect November 2 1900 list trains from Scranton to Carbondale Honesdale Wilkes Barre and other points with numerous departure times. Names include JW Berdick GP Albany H W Cross D P L AL Beranton PA. The notice also advertises lowest rates to all points in the United States and Canada.
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Carbondale
Scranton
Honesdale
Wilkes-Barre
Tad
L. V. B. BR. Pointe
Pennsylvania
Pointe
Albany
All Points North
Central Railroad of New Jersey Timetable Summary
Timetable details for Central Railroad of New Jersey show trains from Scranton to New York Newark Philadelphia Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk White Haven and other points with varying departure times. Additional services include routes to Pittston Wilkes-Barre Baltimore Washington Long Branch Ocean Grove and Pottsville. Tickets sold to all points east west and south of the station.
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Central Railroad of
New Jersey
New York
Liberty Street
South Percy
Scranton
Newark
Eieaheth
Philadelphia
Faston
Bethlehem
Allentown
Mauch Chank
White Haven
Pittston
Wilkes-Marre
Baltimore
Washington
Pointe South
Nethlehem
Long Pranch
Gocan Grove
Eic
Train Schedules Route Scranton to Major Cities
The notice lists multiple rail routes through Scranton with times for trains to Philadelphia New York White Haven Hazleton Pottsville Bethlehem Boston Reading Harrisburg Tunkhannock Towanda Elmira Geneva Rochester Buffalo Chicago and more. It includes service details on Black Diamond Express and Lehigh Valley trains with Sunday operations and reservations information.
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Hifeet
Lio
Lave Scranton
Philadelphia
New York
D. & HL Hi
White Haven
Hazleton
Heneva
bBo & W
Geneva
Rochester
Bulldle
Niagara Valle
Chicago
Dé HL RR
Il Vallman Poe
Lehigh Valley Pal
Wilkes-Barre
Buffalo
Padelger
Ollin H
Cortland Atrem
New Charles
Tee Gin
Pave
Cortland
South
Mala
Pullman
Tailswanna Avenue
Werenton
Paine
Annual January Sale of Ladies Muslin Underwear
The announcement promotes a January sale of ladies and misses fine muslin underwear with new designs. It highlights corset covers chemises drawers nightgowns and skirts with Maltese Point and Paris embroideries. French hand made and hand embroidered garments are a specialty. Linen sale continues.
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Paris
Wallace
New York to Os Cunmeet Train Schedule Notice
Railroad timetable lists trains between Scranton and Carbondale with daily and Sunday departures, including times to Cadewis, Cadonta, Utica and Os Cunmeet. Agents Lickel J Anderson and J E Welsh oversee passenger service from New York and Scranton.
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New York
Ontario
R.R. Tome
North Mound Traina
Scranton
Carbondale
Cadewis
Cadonta
Serantos
Cartondale
Cadorla
Arive Cadorla
Keren
Cornwall
Middletown
Walton
Sidney
Norwich
Rome
Utica
Oneida
Train timetable for Hawley and nearby routes
Erie and Wyoming Valley timetable shows trains from Scranton to Hawley via Er ie rail lines with stops at New York Newburgh and intermediate points. Departures from Scranton listed at 7 44 am and 2 25 pm with arrivals at 9 90 am and 4 00 pm.
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New York
Ror Eens
Hoboken
Philadelphia
Loo
Stroudsburg
Scranton
Buffalo
Orwege
Syracuse
Utica
Montrose
Nicholson
U. m
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Ornemo
Uties
Nicholaon
Bloomsburg
Northumberland
Piemouth
Kingston
Nortumberland
Plymouth
Scrinton
South Teaver Mason
North
Rae Bloomebure Mason
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Hawley
Bea’ Lita
Connert
Nawley
Newburgh
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