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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1901
Page
7
City lamps lowering resolution remains unresolved
The council had passed a resolution to lower street lamps but the man who introduced it is still in the woods, leaving the plan in doubt and prompting questions about the status and next steps for the project.
Montrose L and W branch gains fair treatment and dividend
Montrose residents connected to the Lackawanna line via the Alford branch celebrate improved service under new management. Stockholders at a recent meeting heard assurances of fair future treatment and a dividend payment in February, ending eight years of distrust. The article notes the community’s prior reliance on a ten mile rail bed built by local investors and the previous limited service from the old D L & W. A closing remark mentions the smallpox vaccination campaign amid the grip epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose
Lackawanna
Alford
Mvente
Philadelphia Editorial Defends City Against Potter Controversy
The Philadelphia Inquirer denounces ongoing attacks on the city sparked by Bishop Potter’s visit. It condemns slander and political scheming that tarnish Philadelphia’s reputation, arguing crime and vice are not unique to the city and praising its overall governance. The piece charges cherry-picked crusades misstate conditions and urges residents to protest the unduly harsh treatment.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Bishop Potter
The
Inquirer
Lincoln
Miladelphia
Bisop Potter
Academy of Music
Potter
Philadelphia
New Yrokeley
New York
the Inquirer
Quaker City
Grip Epidemic Reports Circulate In New York And Washington
A dated dispatch notes widespread grip reports in New York and Washington with many cases, including high officials, suggesting a renewed epidemic. It cites unclear bacilli and fluctuating symptoms as authorities debate the condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mckinley
Secretary Way
Public Health Warns of Transit Car Germ Spread
A lengthy warning describes how crowded street cars during winter can spread respiratory germs. It urges stricter cleaning, ventilation, and infection control. The piece notes ongoing Galveston relief needs with shelter, clothing, and funds still sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Penn
Diveane
Wore Atarem
Galveston
Mosquitoes Confirm Yellow Fever Spread In Cuba Study
Reports from Dr. Reed in Cuba state mosquitoes are the sole transmitters of yellow fever. Experiments at Quemados showed non immune persons infected after mosquito bites, while another subject exposed to contaminated bedding did not fall ill. The work supports the mosquito transmission theory and praises wire netting over quinine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zia
Reed
Cuba
Quemados
Yellow Fever Hospital
Garmenta
Nehong Lows
Daily Horoscope by Amaccus in The Tribune
Astrolabe draws at 418 am for Saturday January M1001. A child born today will avoid grip by not panicking on the topic. Firm opinion alone does not prove greatness. The piece muses on streetcars, bluffing a telephone girl, and Buranton's city status with residents pledging improvement.
Chicago Pawnshop as Public Benefit and Risk
The Weekly Letter on Municipal Affairs argues Chicago's pawnshop helps the needy while facing hostility from predatory brokers. It notes government backing, steady profits, and a growing capital base, with hopes for broader expansion and a 10 percent annual return for stockholders as urban needs rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United State
Rochester
Cove
Stokholders
Municipal Journal and Engineer
John V. Farwell, Jr
Municipal pawn shops spread from Europe to America
The article notes that municipal pawn shops have long been a feature of Paris Berlin and Leipzig. Leipzig’s model aided workers with millions in loans and the city guarantees deposits. As the concept takes root in the United States rapid adoption is expected in major cities within a decade.
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Paris
Berlin
Leipsig
United States
Scranton Traction Faces Strike Backlash Over Fares
The Nicholson Examiner notes the Scranton Traction company plans to end transfers after month’s end amid sympathy for strikers. Readers resist higher fares claiming to fund wage demands. Service is criticized as dirty and uneven with rough tracks, worse than Wilkes Barre or Binghamton systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Traction Company
Scranton Street Car Company
Binghamton
Beranton
Fragmented excerpt contemplates migration and colonial attitudes
The passage discusses regional populations and their views of the United States, noting perceived cultural differences and potential difficulties in governance. It contrasts Hispanic and Filipino populations with American sections and reflects on expansion and absorptions of aliens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
California
Philippines
United States
Jeremon
Louisiana Purchase
Montif Mor
Bnd
Fragmented Passage On Patagonian Thought And Language
A fragment discusses Patagonian natives and their diverse ideas on religion morality and politics. It notes difficulties in aligning foreign conceptions with local frameworks and hints at the enormous task of cultural translation and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patagonia
Publisher Talks on Advertising Rates and Fairness
A publisher defends a flat advertising rate plan, contrasting it with old style per inch charges. The piece argues the new policy treats customers fairly, preserves contracts, and offers advantages over traditional rate schemes. It asserts readers should await further Saturday discussions.
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Tribune
Tinea Olalina
Tim
Viner
Adtertivnr
Analysis of American Imports Shows Record Raw Material Value
Washington reports U S imports of raw materials for manufacturing in a twelve month period ending December 1900 totaled about 27 125 million dollars, with a nearly 10 percent rise from 1899. The share of wholly or partially manufactured articles used in mechanized arts rose to 81 percent, while foods and live animals formed a smaller slice. The data spans six categories and lists principal articles by value along with prices in December 1900.
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Washington
Ope
Getenes AG
MIT
India
New York
Rapee Pond
Manila
Deeptalon
Bureau of Statistics
Elamifion
Mechanicn Arts
Agiitet
Time Inc
Ra and Shine , CO
Ny Wesvereveese KG UO
World 100 Years Ago Today Preserves Historic Advances
A scattered digest notes 19th century progress in industry and culture with mentions of paper machine invention in England and France, Jacquard loom and lace patterns, Peruvian fertilizer interest, Napoleonic era figures, and a parade of births of notable writers artists and scientists around the century’s start. It cites Louis Robert, Meathcoat, Bonaparte era events, Navier von Todor, and myriad names such as Carey, Barnwell, Brongniart, and Carnot, reflecting a global snapshot of innovation and notable births.
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Louis Robert
Fasonnes
Paris
England
United States
Joseph Merle Jorquard
John Meathcoat
Nottingham
Napoleon
Jacquard
Pavia
Public protest over transfer policy in Scranton council meeting
Citizens in Scranton rail against a transfer policy tied to the streetcar company. A council workshop heated over alleged violations of terms and possible tax penalties on green necessities, with calls to restore suspended transfers and ease city relations with the Lun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Gree
Senintoniae
Architects claim stricter standards for profession
The article argues that leading architects want formal time-honored status comparable to doctors and lawyers with required exams and certification. It notes confusion when anyone can call themselves an architect and cites examples of inadequate qualifications and the push for stricter licensing. It also recounts a local theft incident where a photographer husband used a camera trap to catch a thief and a family visiting scene. The piece closes with brief descriptions of perfumed oil extraction methods and fragrance processes.
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Core
Seman
Mori
Elie Uttil Be
Aline
Mim. W. Boyd Steele
Stephen City
Steele
The People s Exchange Adverts For Help and Property Listings
A bustling marketplace style notice offers houses to rent or sell exchanges and jobs. It notes one cent a word for ads and five cents a word for inventions, with government exams for civil service in March and April. The Columbian Correspondence College in Washington provides free information.
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Noul Estate
Columbian Correspondence College
Washington
New Century Shoes Ad Promises Wide Range and Hours
An old advertisement touts New Century shoes for ladies miss and gents with sizes 6 to 11. It claims styles including Viet Welts and Gum Roots and promises a daily work schedule with morning hours and a later evening closing, listing location at Wa and 10 Wyoming Avenue.
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New Century
New Century Mining Booth
Slved
New Century Mining
Aise
New Century Satin
Airem
Oty
Wanted A Goon Gin For G Ehousework
Classified housing request seeking a caregiver for a three person family. Instructions indicate applying addresses on Mulberry Street and a separate contact on Reese Street for a housekeeper position with decent wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulberry Street
January Sale of Ladies and Misses Fine Muslin Underwear
January sale announces extensive line of ladies and misses muslin undergarments with corset covers chemises drawers night gowns and skirts. Promises updated designs Maltese Point d Paris and embroidery trims plus French hand made pieces and ongoing linen sale with emphasis on quality and novelty.
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Paris
Wallace
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