Scranton street sweeping cost study compares machines and hand work
An editorial survey cites Troy, Syracuse, Columbus, Chicago, St Louis and other cities on street cleaning methods and costs. It argues machines save labor and suggests Scranton consider machine sweeping to reduce expenditure and improve streets, while noting political caution about labor and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Scranton
Citizens’ Association
Ita
Mackie
Troy Times
Syracuse
Auitaly
Axphalt
Toledo
Ohio
Colubus
Chicago
St. Louth
Aachdam
Telford
Washington
Jexet
Didlagspoli
Citi
Cincinnati
Milwaukes
Hoan
Anewhan
Enforce Sunday Observance Law of 1704 Debated in Community
Local movement pushes strict enforcement of the 1704 Sunday observance act. The text prohibits any work or amusements on the Lord's Day except necessary acts of charity. Offenders face a 4 dollar fine per offense and possible six days imprisonment, with exemptions for private domestic use and certain lodging or entertainment houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alluvion
Web
Sunday Law Debate and Populist Rail Plans
The piece argues against a rigid Sunday law and calls for a civil basis for the weekly day of rest. It cites Governor Pattison 1903 remarks and critiques Puritan rules, while examining Col onel Fiske proposed non interest treasury notes for railways and Coxeyism as better options. It notes concerns about federal railway projects and the need for prudent reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattson
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Sam
Washington
Bimetallic League
Colonel Fiske
Denver
Treasury
Pittsburg
San Francisco
Inter
Pittsboro
New Orleans
Tiik
Hkewho
White Elephant
Coxey
Fiske
Lnrs
Lively Shoes Roar Through Harrisburg Commentary
In Harrisburg during the last week’s journey, Fred Fleitz’s striking tan shoes drew much laughter and speculation, with jokes about their bold color and a nod to Jack Robinson’s death. The piece notes Fleitz’s hard campaign efforts for Robinge in Lusgerne and related county politics, while lampooning newspaper influence on nominations and urging party unity ahead of fall campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Scranton
Journal
Fred Wleits
Swithh
Robinson
Clarence Pryor
Sunbury
Brother Fleitz
Jack Robinson
Pennsylvania
Flenz
Melia
Lalor
Fred Fleitz
Robingen
Lusgerne
Noga
Fred
New York Theatre Scene Thrives with Diverse Shows
New York plans fourteen roof gardens for summer theaters. Carmencita from Baltimore vows to sing as well as dance. Seabrooke revives Tobiasco at Broadway, while Westa Tilley's The Man Who Broke the Orders gains notice. EH Rice presents 192 at Garden Theatre now in its second year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carmencita
Baltimore
Thomas
Seabrooke
Tobiasco
Broadway
Westa Tilley
Wollstrest
EH. E. Rice
Garden Theatre
Beaubont Parker
Gerry Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Henry FE. Dixey
Chestnut Street
Philadelpha
Mr. Spenser
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Scranton Tribune
Triune Publihing Comrant
Ce. P. Kingsbury
New Yor
Taiaume Quioma
Frank &, ‘Gray
Manacra
Ntenco
Toranton
Daniel I. Hastings
Canten
Walter Lyon
AGLIN
Awlifor
Amos EK. Nylin
Hancast Alt
Vernal
James W. Lata
PO1
Ladelpia
Charles Emory Smith
Btranahan
Democratic Party
Cunistompe Mager
Lugerne
Major McSauley
Aceston
Thorelits
Fred Fivitz
Luzerov
Wilkes-Barre Recor
Reorganized
Times
Morgan Ib. Williams
George W. Shonle
Trieune
Lwrain
Lackawanna
John Leisenring
Billy Hines
Morgan B. Williame
Williams
Leisenring
Republican Party
Mugwump
Connell
N. Washington Ave
Calhony
Jersey
Cloak Department and Capes
Goldsmith Brothers & Company
Victors
Lackawanna Avenue
Flliams & Bro
Lacka. Ave
Lackawanna Ave
Dr. Hill& Son
Albany
First National Bank
Jowetty Patent
Crockery
Doursen, Clemons
Lacka, Ave
Aylesworth's
Wyoming Ave
Columbia : Bicycle Agency
Spruce St
Tribune
Prinsee
Antonio Hartmann
Pierce’s Market
Fenn Ave
Henry F. Miller
Chickering
Haines Brothers
Meyer Brothers Square
Firth & Pond
Ccessees Acoe Boston Piano Co
Guernsey
Wy A
Mason & Hamlin
A. B. Chun
Goa
Socom
Wyoming Avenue
Janos and
Orgone
Gaiter
Globe Shoe Store
Evans & Powell
First Mortgage
I. W. Mulligan
Second National Bank
Wilkes-Barre
W. L. Watson
Pittston, Pa
J. L. Polen
People’s Savings Bank
Pittston
A. A. Bryden
Miners’ Savings Bank
Scranton Savings Bank and Trust Company
T. H. Atherton
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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