Scranton Debates New City Charter on Power Shifts
City discussions focus on a proposed second class city charter introduced in Harrisburg by Senator Muehlbronner. Councilmen Chittenden Roche and others voice contrasting views, fearing centralization of power in a mayor while noting some favorable aspects and the need for amendments.
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Chittenden
Roche
State Senate
Muehlbronner
Allegheny
Corncil- Naiite
Scranton
City Public Safety Regulations and Budget Oversight
City ordinance details who may command police during emergencies, penalties for impersonation, pension funds for fire and police, and standards for uniforms. It outlines court trials for officers, budget controls, warrants, audits, and monthly financial reporting to the controller. It also covers payroll integrity, contract certifications, and lien procedures for unsettled accounts.
City Mayor Qualifications and Powers Section
Section outlines mayoral powers in second class cities with the mayor as chief executive. Requires age at least 25, five years citizen residence in the state, and five years as city resident to hold office. Details govern executive authority and department structure.
City executive departments enumerated and powers described
The article lists nine executive departments including public safety public works and law detailing their powers to regulate officers clerks and operations The heads and members of all departments and subordinate staff must comply with ordinances and provide information to mayor or councils upon request Current wording suggests a framework for departmental oversight rules and records custody and preservation duties.
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Department of Public Safety
Department of Public Works
Department of Law
Department of Charities and Correction
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Department of Public Eatery Oversees Police and Fire Affairs
The department of public eatery shall be headed by a director who is the Lesd thereof and responsible for police, public health, fire force, alarm telegraph, fire escapes, building and boiler inspections, markets and food. No person shall be employed who is under US arrest, convicted of crime without pardon, illiterate in English, or not a resident for a year prior to appointment. The police superintendent may appoint additional patrolmen as directed by the department at the department’s expense.
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Select Council
The
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Doeldon
Department of Public Safety
Peron
Department of Jullie Safety
Commonwealth
Department of Public
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Department of Publicatory
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Department of Public Eatery
United States
Public Works Department Oversees City Utilities and Infrastructure
The department of public works shall oversee the charge of the director and lead water works, street maintenance, paving, lighting, public buildings, bridges, sewers, drains, dredging, and all matters affecting city highways and utilities under city control. It directs surveys, engineering, and property not needed for education or police purposes.
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Ollon
Department of Public Works
Section on Tax Receiver Duties and Public Funds
The receiver of taxes shall head the department for a three year term and until qualified. He collects funds from licenses permits rents and other public property and reports daily to the controller. The council may grant discounts for prompt payment and penalties for default. the office of delinquent tax receiver is abolished.
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United States
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Council Deliberates on City Valuation and Tax Classifications
The department plans to complete three personnel eligible for over a year and to periodically set municipal tax valuations. It proposes dividing real estate into three classes: urban, suburban, and agricultural with rates paying full, two thirds, and one half respectively. Rules and regulations for governance will be issued.
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Government of the
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City Treasurer Powers and Duties Defined in City Ledger
The city treasurer is head of the department for a five year term and must be a city resident. The treasurer collects public loan proceeds and funds due to the city, pays warrants, maintains separate revenue accounts, and makes daily deposits and reports to the controller. He or she must not be absent on public business and must be properly countersigned for lawful expenditures.
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United States
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Hall
City Controller Heads Department of City Controller
Fragmented text outlines duties of the city controller as head of the department. It mentions term length and oversight duties including auditing reports and accounts of other departments and files for council review.
City Solicitor's Role and City Contract Oversight Provisions
The city department of law heads by a city solicitor serving a three year term and supported by assistants as authorized. The solicitor acts as counsel, drafts contracts, manages city papers, and ensures daily money returns to the city controller. He handles security, warranty, and records, with judgments paid from city funds in priority order.
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Department of Law
Royal Diviner
The
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Coun
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Department of Charities and Corrections Establishment
The article outlines the creation of a Department of Charities and Corrections to oversee the care, management, administration, and supervision of charitable and related institutions. It assigns duties to the department and provides for review and accountability of its proceedings.
Sinking fund commission provisions revised by act
The sinking fund commission consists of five appointed members who rotate terms by lot with one term expiring each year. Vacancies are filled for five-year terms. Funds are under the commission and used to manage city debt, investing in city loans or, if not available, in United States or Pennsylvania state bonds. Councils to enact necessary rules governing the department.
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United States
Ateecoesor
Select Council
Comnibelon
Pennsylvania
Connells
Election and Appointment of City Officers and Clerks
City officials will be nominated by the mayor with council advice for terms matching the mayoral election. Appointments require competitive exams and must be confirmed within 10 days. personal solicitation disqualifies candidates for a year. The city treasurer controller attorneys and departmental heads are among roles affected.
Impeachment Procedures in Municipal Offices
A detailed writ described impeachment grounds for municipal officers including misconduct, bribery, corruption, incompetence, and fraud. The document outlines the complaint process to the court, formation of a committee, and steps to suspend, investigate, and report findings via sworn testimony and examination of office records.
Peruna Endorsed by Women in Anecdotal Letters
Letters from Florence Allan and others praise Peruna as a powerful tonic that revitalizes worn-out systems. Testimonials describe relief from fatigue nervous exhaustion and improved health after doses, urging it for over-study and general well-being. The Peruna Medicine Co. invites readers to request a free health and beauty booklet.
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Florence Allan
S. P. Hartman
Walton Place
Chicago
Miss Cullen
Rosg Cullen
Younes Women's Club
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Galena Siremt
Peruna Medicine Co
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Peruna
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Miss Jouris
Mira Key Jourks
Golden Rod Sewing Crete
Furiing Street
Cirlecan
Til
Tew Medicine Co
Olumibud
Clentlemen
Bourke
Uae
Miss Allan
Miss Cudlen
Jouris
Hartman
Ohio
Fragmentary OCR note on coat lining and specimen limits
The readable fragment describes a coat lining and a specimen collection with notes on dating and placement. It mentions a tecel or teat related process and a placeholder sequence indicating measurements or observations. The text is heavily garbled with no clear events or identifiable entities.
Council Elections and Terms in Sesdilie 1 Public Notice
Fragmented text outlines election rules for a two-body council, terms of four years, ward representation, and removal procedures. It notes eligibility restrictions for public office, penalties for violations, and a continuation on Page 4. The language indicates a historic municipal charter style with references to select and common councils and election timing.
To Cure the Grip in Two Days
A promotional note touts Lavetce Hromoddan as the remover of pain offers. It claims a cure for grip in two days. The text reads like an early patent medicine pitch with emphasis on quick relief and promised results.
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Lavetce Hromoddan
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Executive Department
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Sinking Fund Commission
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