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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1901
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text references a race ball park and aftermath after a cyclone. No clear names dates places or events readable. Text quality prevents precise summary but indicates weather related damage and a public space affected.
The article notes Governor's action and looming ratification of the Lugo Republic charter. It discusses county leaders pressed to secure favorable pay or office, with lawmakers split on costs. Police and public sentiment show rising unrest as officials weigh sacrifices for position and authority.
A New York era expresses anger at impertinent cross examination tactics in Lackawanna county trials. The piece cites Supreme Court precedent in Mowbray vs Gould condemning harsh questioning and urges tighter bench control to protect witnesses and preserve judicial respect. It contrasts such conduct with respectful testimony and laments courtroom overreach.
Symonds London stores book an order for 1 007 000 watermen the largest ever made. London Watch market had relied on Switzerland prior. The Yankee article wins favor for price and quality as a trade victory noted. The Alle eleny charter fixes recorder salary at 5000 and director pay at 8007 yearly.
The article recalls plans for the Pan American Congress to meet in Mexico City in autumn and winter after a Washington session in 1849 90. It notes Peru’s demand to be exempt from arbitration and permanent agreements, with other South American nations choosing sides as the United States faced how to cast its vote.
Fragmentary report discusses Americas positions on Chile and Peru, arbitration plans, and delegates. It cites a committee excluding controversies, fears about North and South American authority, and mentions a volcano warning from Professor Mattoluce and insurance lectures in Philadelphia.
The report notes persistent trade gains led by U S exports to Asia and the Pacific islands. It highlights changes in cotton trade with Japan and China, mentions declines in some routes due to official cutbacks, and cites broader shifts in global demand and vessel activity.
The piece argues against halting advertising in summer noting readers stay steady and summer readers of The Tribune rise due to educational contests. It cites households reading on porches and vacations, urging continued campaigns to reach out-of-town readers and moms who influence purchases. It also criticizes billboard ads as less effective for summer reach.
A comrilent and woeful note on the International West Pocket Library offerings by Tavnl & Lee. It lists The Walter Pintlonan and other diction aries, cites Philippine embroidery, and previews a new novel The Sign of the Prophet set in the War of 1812 with Shawnee uprisings in the Maumee Valley.
An exhortation to moderate earners to save and invest in oil, arguing California oil fields offer vast future wealth. Promotes Pacific Coast and Texas Oil Company as best current investment with shares at 2 cents, likely to rise as wells are drilled. References Broadway Bank and Trust president for credibility and directs readers to apply for details.
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