Fragmented 1801 notice yields partial history
A highly damaged OCR fragment from Ten Pages in Setranton references a station and event in 1801. Readable bits mention Morris and Tepor but core details are unclear.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
5
A highly damaged OCR fragment from Ten Pages in Setranton references a station and event in 1801. Readable bits mention Morris and Tepor but core details are unclear.
The article discusses publishing practices and regulatory concerns in a historic press scene. It mentions figures like Shiehstep and Mine Pete Minette amid tensions over content, censorship, and control of information. The piece analyzes how government and publishers clash over subscription and distribution.
A historical writer disputes claims of vast Civil War losses noting about 2.6 million Union and Confederate men served and roughly 632 698 died from wounds prison camps and other causes. The piece argues veterans returned home brave and equal and rebuts notions of a failed generation. It also criticizes President Jordan for misstatements about wartime casualties.
The article discusses the enduring power of the nation and the role of citizens and soldiers, noting seventy five percent went home after the war and many served in civilian life. It references President Jordan and the Reel Okle Nation, and comments on Stanford students and the Pittsburg baseball club amid broader wartime and postwar duties.
Ten years of The Tribune reflect broad gains in Scranton journalism with faster type setting and presses, expanded city news, and stronger regional papers. The anniversary souvenir highlights the paper’s history, home, and public service, and notes rival papers now publish more and with greater speed.
The article blends notes on Senator A W Tabor and Stratton with anecdotes of wealth, gratitude, and property. It references Venezuelan education, public salaries, and the Nine possession, then shifts to Thaddeus Stevens and a planned monument, plus divorce news from Mrs Smith of Wilkes Barre. It ends with campus life and annual plantings.
The account centers on a political gathering with speeches by leading figures and a notable exchange over a ceremonial cup of tea. Attendees include high society figures and local dignitaries, with tension around political support and public reception. The scene shifts to a street or seaside setting where observers and participants react to the discourse and the ceremonial hospitality.
A chaotic report describes a dog recovering from anesthesia after an incident at a farm. Workers and police discuss cruelty charges, with testimony about a matriarchal figure named Lestie and a veterinarian involved. The piece references a prosecutor and court actions, but details remain unclear.
A garbled excerpt from the New York Press references an Amenicin Hawuler, the Muag-dlouse Cobo, and figures named Queen, King, and Empress. It appears to discuss global leadership, Japan, and Western civilization with mentions of Hruhe, Mutsuhina, and a novel leader. The fragment lacks a coherent narrative.
A fragmentary card from Southwark London features a childish message to Queen Victoria. The text, fanciful and misspelled, references dust, flowers, and a cloister at Windsor with an inscription Dear Queen. The piece is dated from twenty six children.
The ad promotes a summer sale of muslin underwear with emphasis on quality, fineness, and superior finish. It invites customers to visit and inspect the exhibit, claiming the department’s popularity and a strong effort to please shoppers.
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