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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
4
The New York Office notes Nassau Street address and Bolo Agent for Foreign Advertising details as the Tribune explains its policy. Readers are invited to send letters on current topics but must sign with real names and understand editor review, with space permitting publication.
The Cincinnati street railways provide top service with long traverses and steep grades. They pay city taxes on gross receipts, a four-dollar per lineal foot car license fee, county taxes totaling $4,268, and a state excise tax of one half of one percent of gross earnings, amounting to $25,000 in 1889.
A Scranton reader warns against streetcar strike chaos and urges strong police enforcement and public support for capital protection. The piece backs outside investment if honest and fair, notes railway demands test city patience, and stresses safeguarding franchise rights while maintaining order.
The piece decries questionable practices as harmful to honest interests and urges discrimination between genuine enterprise and grand larceny. It argues a five cent automobile fare would aid suburban residents, with or without street cars.
York’s governor Odell, a former party organizer, uses practical politics to push economy and reforms. Support from Mugwumps is uncertain, as critics doubt lasting backing beyond initial praise. The senate likely allows the capital canteen to stay open as a minor note in the shift.
The Johnstown Democrat notes a movement urging the legislature to permit local option in taxation. Communities could choose to tax land values, personal property, or broad assets, risking uncertainty as officials decide. The piece favors a stable commonwealth assessment over local caprice.
The text notes the House declined to reduce representation of states practicing black disfranchisement, with administration tacit support. It suggests the era of unrestricted black suffrage may be ending, though hopes remain that economic growth and education could restore political balance based on merit rather than color. The Congress faces its constitutional duty and history.
The article notes unofficial London advice favoring Senate amendments to the Hay Pauncefote canal treaty and predicts early settlement as Britain gains immediate trade advantage from a Nicaragua canal. It also mentions Rafael Del Pan Fon note as a possible peace path in the Philippines and comments on mild weather and a colored goose bone.
A survey of 19th century scientific notes and notable births. The article recalls early photography pioneers like Niepce and Daguerre, descriptions of violet and red light effects, and the evolution of mining and anchor design, plus a list of prominent people born in the century's first year.
The People’s Exchange offers one cent per word classified ads with six insertions for five cents each. Listings cover rent, real estate, sale items, or help wanted, excluding wanted situations which have separate rates.
Money to loan on bond and mortgage at 4 to 6 percent with quick straight loans offered by N V Walker at 914-315 Connell Building. The Cros Fork Water Company annual meeting to elect directors for the ensuing year at 1 a m Tuesday at the Lackawanna Lumber Board of Trade building. Also assorted local ads for dressmaking, privy vault cleaning, chiropractic, orchestra services, printer supplies, and newsstand locations.
Classified and notices list male and female help wanted positions including sailors, boiler makers, a girl for general housework, and a marine corps recruiting officer. Also a political candidate announces for Alderman in the Seventeenth Ward with details on voting times. The text also mentions municipal charter discussions and distribution of powers by Scranton municipalities.
A Scranton letter urges a cautious, balanced view of the city street car strike and franchise disputes. The writer notes public mobs harmed the city and argues that both railway firms and local capitalists share responsibility, calling for measured civic action and careful legal consideration to attract future investment.
From the New York Tribune an argument that special franchises are valuable property rights in public streets and should be taxed like other property regardless of income. Tax should reflect potential earning power and value rather than actual earnings to avoid penalizing unimproved franchises.
The Cleveland Leader lauds Pennsylvania’s leader Quay for scouting and mentoring young Republicans. It notes his focus on personal obligation, encouragement to rising figures, and non heavenly claims to office while portraying his methods as original and unbeaten.
The Scranton charter issue stalls its class status as a second class city. The city lacks a charter and fights through Governor Stone's restraint while awaiting a perfected act for second class cities. Advocacy from Pittsburg and Allegheny seeks needed legislation to cure the gap.
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces train departures from Beranton to Philadelphia New York via D and HH lines with times 6:45 6:60 4:18 am and 11 50 pm. Black Diamond Express runs 4 27 pm with connections to Bethlehem Reading Harrisburg and other intermediate points. Sleeping cars and parlor cars available on all trains with Pullman reservations through Scranton and Cortland Street New York.
Months of preparation have been in progress to present a sale of muslin underwear and fine garments. Corset covers chemises drawers night gowns and skirts feature Maltese point d Paris Wallace embroideries in new exclusive designs. French hand made pieces are highlighted and the linen sale continues.
Time table notice shows north bound trains on Sunday November 4 from Scranton and Carbondale with departures at 5.20 am 7.00 am and 7.40 am and arrivals at Carbondale and Scranton. Mentions connections to Utica Rome Oneida and Norwich with ticket agents J Anderson and Welsh listed.
Train timetable lists departures from Scranton at 7.04 a m and 2.25 p m bound for Hawley and connections to the Erie Railroad for New York and intermediate points with arrivals at Scranton at 19 90 a m and Pp mm.
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