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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1901
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune brand marks its mail handling as second class. This line confirms typical newspaper postal designation for Scranton, Pennsylvania.
The writer argues for a novel council election method dividing seats into one third and two thirds by district. It suggests Pennsylvania as a testing ground and questions why the system has not been tried elsewhere. The tone invites consideration of fair representation through district allocation.
The Pittsburg led charter reform proposal to unite Allegheny county towns into Greater Pittsburg could create a first class city of about 700,000, easing Scranton into a second class role. The Dispatch suggests a move toward a unified government with home rule and economy, while Scranton weighs its own charter preferences.
Judge Archbald and peers debate which census milestone decides if Lackawanna county officials elected last November are paid by fees or salaries. If June census, salaries favored saving taxpayers. if official certification date, or Congress date, the ruling changes. The discussion ends with a remark on winter’s finish and a New York mayor’s handling of Victoria memorial etiquette.
The Taft commission warned Filipino Insurgents they must come in by April 1 or lose eligibility under the American regime. Civil service reformers may retaliate against a patronage swap for peace, signaling political tension over governance.
The Taft commission report is cited as evidence of steady progress toward pacification in the Philippines and preparation for civil government. It argues Americans should rely on responsible commissioners and independent inquiry rather than rumors and Aguinaldo rhetoric, urging Congress to act as the president has requested. Also noted is Lackawanna County seeking no share of a river and harbor project.
Republicans of Union and Snyder counties back simultaneous primaries to choose a nominee for judge in the Seventeenth district. The plan aims to avoid deadlock from the old conference system and could affect Judge H M McClure's renomination. The piece discusses electoral methods, direct election ideals, and contrasts elective versus appointive systems in state and national offices.
The text notes a cautious Patriot toward Democrat election prophets and wagers. It mentions Cuba’s constitution-builders shifting from talk to work and likens responsibility to a check on snorting. It also references Pawnee Ful’ planning dealings with the Muskogee Indians for the next summer’s wild west show bill and cites Andrew Carnegie’s benevolence at $17,000,000 with a probable epitaph.
Mr. Bryan states he does not plan to visit Europe and thus Europe may return to normal activity. The remark implies no forthcoming European travel by the author and signals a calm, unthreatened continent.
Washington reports the Treasury Bureau of Statistics analyzes 1890 to 1900 foreign commerce. Imports of manufactures rise while foodstuffs and live animals drop as a share of total, and exports of manufactured goods climb sharply. Agricultural exports fall as a share of total domestic exports.
A fragment from a 19th century discussion argues that libel laws shield journalists and uphold fair treatment under law. It condemns partisan newspapers for yellow journalism and calls out the decline in journalistic standards. The writer warns readers that biased reporting harms public trust and endangers impartiality in news.
A historical summary traces the dawn of the nineteenth century with Hindu chronology inscribed on a stone pillar in Delhi, noting the deciphering work of James Prinsep and the era’s opening of religious toleration. It cites quarantine reforms in England, a US quarantine law, early textile factories in Pollokehawa, and robotic mechanical and hydraulic insights, listing notable figures and publishers of the time.
A late 19th century fragment outlines naval updates at Geet Bellam while noting cultural shifts. It mentions Rikoway and Thnitordalil artists and previews a Colliers Weekly feature. The piece references a Push toward metaphysical studies and the New Dwenglit movement with a focus on mind and imagination.
Fragmentary report notes vast trade and migration topics including American workers in Ohio and New York, British shipments via the Horn to San Francisco, and a failed Portland cement consignment from London that soaked and required quarrying to recover. The text blends economic activity with scattered references to colonies, technology and global movement.
Train schedule notice lists Lehigh Valley routes effective Nov 25 1909 from Scranton to Philadelphia New York White Haven Hazleton Bethlehem Easton Reading and more via various express and local trains. Includes times 4 am to 11 pm, Dan Wilk connections, Pullman service and parlor car on key trains. Official agents include Cortland Street New York and Lackawanna Avenue Scranton for tickets and reservations.
Train schedule notes show Sunday services from Carbondale to various points with prices and times. Officials Burndick and Cross list routes and rates for connections across the United States in the 19th century timetable.
The timetable lists trains from Scranton to New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk White Haven and other points with morning afternoon and Sunday departures. Through tickets to popular eastern cities promoted with savings and value.
Time Table in effect Sept 17 1900 shows trains to Mowley and local connections at Hawley with Erie railroad for New York and intermediate points. Depart Seranton at 7.05 p m and 2 05 p m. Trains arrive Scranton at 10 00 a m and 2 19 p m.
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