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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1901
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune invites short letters on current topics from friends and readers. Letters must be signed with the writer’s real name and accepted for publication, with editorial revision of all contributions as space permits.
The Times urges Scranton to back a charter that strengthens municipal administration and safeguards city interests at Harrisburg amid political controversy. It emphasizes the need for capable leaders to ensure good governance and defend Scranton’s welfare.
The piece criticizes yellow journalism as obscene and vindictive in some Sunday issues and vituperative in dailies. It discusses reforms, Harrisburg attempts to tighten libel laws, public sentiment, and the belief that journalism trends toward commercialism. It notes Governor Stone's views and urges caution against criminalizing press speech.
The Overstreet bill moves to require all United States gold and silver coins excluding subsidiary fractions to be exchangeable for par at the treasury on demand. Reported favorably by the House Banking and Currency Committee, enactment is expected to formalize the parity of money valued in gold terms and prevent discrimination in treasury payments.
The text argues that trust in convertible paper and silver to gold reduces panic and hoarding. It notes bank runs in June and depositors leaving funds once reassured. It calls the campaign for a stable value standard a proof of American adaptability and praises the republican government. It questions the need for National Guard displays at presidential inaugurations.
A committee of the Civil Service Reform League proposes pension and retirement schemes for aging federal workers. Ideas include life insurance linked to deferred annuities, a surplus fund for those past retirement age, daily efficiency records, and periodic exams to determine who stays or shares in the funds.
An underground clash forms between Indiana’s two U S senators amid local political intrigue. Senator Fairbanks has drawn presidential buzz as Republican caucus discussions unfold, signaling a contested path forward within the party.
The passage argues Senator Beveridge fits presidential timber and critiques a new patent medicine tax. It claims the tax unfairly burdens legitimate enterprise, does no public good, and should not be enacted by the house.
An edited remnant recounts Queen Victoria and Prince Albert influencing British policy to prevent a U S Britain clash during the Seward note episode. It notes a private Windsor Court warning to Lincoln and the queen’s distaste for aggressive diplomacy, shaping a calmer path.
In a tale of palace intrigue, Lady Palmerston and Mr Weed discuss how a dispatch altered by the queen shows friendly intent toward the United States. Lord Palmerston’s temper and hints of covert actions frame a plot that could avert war between Britain and the U.S. as Lincoln and Seward are warned to prepare for a pivotal moment.
An ordinance for the town of Old Forge Lackawanna County Pennsylvani a prohibits tippling shops within the borough where wines malt or distilled beverages are sold or offered for sale. Violations carry fines from fifty to six hundred dollars and possible jail up to thirty days. Enforcement by police and local officials upon sworn information.
Directory style notices list a dressmaking service by Mrs Bertholf and associates at 1 Republican Building, piggs cleans privy vaults, a hair and scalp treatment by L T Keller, and pacers orchestra offering music for events. Megargee Bros prints supplies, and The Wilkes-Barre Record available in Scranton stores.
The article notes Scranton's high tax budget amid claims the city is expensive for residents. It cites population figures for Scranton and peers like San Angeles and New Haven, comparing municipal costs and services. The piece critiques local officials and questions why Scranton bears heavier taxes than similar cities.
The fragment reflects a moral talk urging readers to think act and do rightly. It condemns erred words and promotes patience charity gentleness and common virtue as guiding tenets for a better society.
Timetable notice from 1900 listing routes and times for the Lackawanna system. It notes trains to Philadelphia New York via TIL and Black Diamond Express, connections at White Haven Hagleton and coal regions, and westward routes to Buffalo Rochester Niagara Falls and beyond. It lists agents Cortland Street New York and Scranton Lackawanna Avenue for tickets and Pullman reservations.
A garbled historic directory fragment lists professionals including certified public accountants architects dentists physicians and surgeons with incomplete addresses in New York Scranton and nearby streets. The excerpt names E C Spaulding Frederick L Brown C E Risenberger O Launach Reynolde Ol lyman and W O Allen among others, offering a glimpse of midcentury urban professional services.
A clipped timetable lists Sunday trains to Albany Wilkes Barre and other points with rates up to 4, and mentions connections to Canada. Officials Burdick Cross Scranton and Scranton, Pa are named as contacts for scheduling and fare details.
Railway notice lists schedules and connections for the Central Railroad of New Jersey with routes to New York, Newark, Philadelphia area and beyond. It includes train times, express services, Sunday and weekday departures, and notable stops such as Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Atlantic regions. Station agent Baldwin and general superintendent Olmausen are named in the notice.
In Effect Dec. 2, timetable shows South and Northbound departures from Scranton to New York Philadelphia Stroudsburg and other hubs with morning and afternoon slots. Also lists arrivals to Scranton from Buffalo Owego Syracuse Montrose Nicholson Kingston Plymouth and Kingston Northumberland and sundry intermediate stations. Weekend and Sunday service notes include Bloomborough Division departures from Scranton in evening and midweek patterns.
The timetable lists northbound trains from New York to Scranton Carbondale and other hubs with arrival and departure times. It notes connections at various stations including Middletown Walton Sidney Oneida and Owne and advises consulting ticket agents Anderson and Weisel for details.
Time table in effect September 17 1800 shows trains to Hawley Lewishville and intermediate points. Departures from Bevan ton at 7 08 p m and 2 25 p m with arrivals at Scranton at 10 50 a m and 2 10 p m.
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