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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1901
Page
4
The fragment notes editorial policy for signed contributions and editorial review as a condition of acceptance. It mentions advertising rates and a classified rate card with questions about rates and formats. The text references Scranton Pennsylvania and a Tribune publication context.
Reported concerns about Pitteton’s governance highlight fears of police ineffectiveness and rising calls for reform amid the Dillonia affair.
An article notes a renewed transfer system plan by Scranton Traction Company and hints at conciliatory city action. Officials seek to curb street car evils, improve public service, and restore trust amid prior dissatisfaction. The piece urges orderly results and peaceful cooperation.
Mr. Tityan presents as a private sitiven but uses the alias of a man eager to enter show business. The claim hints at an attempt to gain entry into entertainment circles.
The New York Tribune argues that European refusal to move Chinese negotiations from Pekin to Washington should not reflect on the United States. Three European reasons are cited: local information in Pekin, comparatively small US China trade, and a delicate suggestion about political implications, with the piece refuting the first two points and noting the third remains uncertain.
The author argues the United States has never sought territorial spoliation or exclusive privileges in China and has aimed to keep China open to fair trade. Critics claim anti transfer motives are present, but the piece asserts US policy upholds Chinese integrity and equal commercial access, with satire aimed at shifting negotiations to Shanghai and a closing remark referencing Flammarion on Mars.
A New York syndicate forms to enter tea raking in South Carolina while Philadelphia investors buy five thousand acres in Pike county to create a premier game preserve. The land will harbor deer wild boars hares and abundant fish with importations from Germany.
The article notes rising horse and mule demand despite progress in steam and electric transit. It cites a census summary by Chief Statistician Powers showing horses grouped by age: under 1 year, 1–2 years, and over 2 years, with 1,355,036 enclosed reports for horses and 61,808 for mules.
The bulletin estimates 19 000 000 horses mules and asses in the US including farms and cities. US numbers dwarf German French Austrian totals and explain why Britain Germany buy US animals for South Africa and Asia. Sen Hoar proposes Philippines army cut. Bryan says he wont support reorganization.
A fragment recounts Frederick the Great, his youth under Frederick the Greats influence, and Prussia's 18th century trials. It notes neutrality, the Treaty of Lunéville, Hanover occupation, and military shifts shaping German states. Mention of William II and Joseph Haydn appears as context.
The advertisement lists various classified ads and pricing for worded insertions and six insertions offering five cent each. It mentions exchange opportunities and request for help or situational notices in a polar clearing perhaps humorous style.
Diverse small ads list jobs and errands including a female help wanted, naval recruiters offer service abroad, a young woman seeks waitress work, office and store positions, a candidate for alderman Klein appeals to voters, and a street with rental rooms and sales notices. The text also mentions historic figures and dates in a narrative aside.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of Theo A White Manufacturing Company will be held Friday Jan 15 at 2 o'clock in the company office 421 Linden street for the election of directors and other business. L B Stelle Secretary.
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions closing time and a three year lease prior to a date, with a viewing time at a Wyoming Avenue address. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, or actionable details to form a full notice.
Fragmentary notice lists business names and addresses including Washington avenue North Main avenue and a phone number 752. Readable items reference diaries and trades for stoves and hardware.
Crumbling timetable details list train departures for Carbondale Honesdale Wilkes Barre and Albany with early morning and late night slots Sunday service and various connections. Officials J W Burdick G P A Albany NY and H W Goss P D P A Beranton PA are referenced in the notice.
A poetic reminiscence in which a narrator describes meeting fairies with Dame Nature in a dell and being sworn by Queen Mab to secrecy about fairy haunts. The tale ends with the narrator returning to tell listeners about what was learned, despite the oath.
Train departures in effect November 26 1900 from Scranton and nearby hubs to New York Philadelphia White Haven Bethlehem Easton and other intermediate stations. Includes Black Diamond Express parlor service on all routes and multiple daily times with special Sunday schedules. Officials listed: H Wilbur Charles Lee and others. Tickets and reservations via Lackawanna Avenue Scranton and Cortland Street New York.
Finley's annual January sale showcases ladies and misses fine muslin underwear with corset covers chemises drawers night gowns and skirts featuring Maltese point d Paris Wallace embroidery and new exclusive designs. The promotion notes months of preparation and aims to meet high standards with substantial linen sale ongoing.
North bound trains depart Scranton at 7 00 am and 6 00 pm with connections to Carbondale Beranton and Cadessa. Service covers Utica Oneida Norwich Rome and Norwich with through connections to New York Wallingford and Sidney. For details ask Anderson General Passenger Agent New York.
Time table shows Trafue for Hawley and coal haul connections at Hawley with Erie rail lines to New York and Newburgh. Schedules list trains at 7.05 a m and 10.90 a m with onward connections to various destinations.
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