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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1901
Page
4
The Scranton SunBune outlines advertising rates and editorial standards. It notes submission rules for letters to the editor, signing requirements, and that contributions may be revised. It lists a per inch price for display ads and classifieds and specifies that notices include condolence and tribute types.
Fragmentary OCR notes cite Wanamaker in Philadelphia with unclear reference to a figure labeled Wickedt, rendering context and details uncertain.
In a light turnout the Republicans in Lackawanna County carried the day. The piece credits Democratic gains in state matters and a local municipal movement with Hitchock’s campaign as factors, while affirming the Republican party remains viable and defiant, promising to meet opponents again.
The article details a crushing Tammany defeat in New York, noting shifts in leadership and implications for mayoralty politics. It also references the census figures on school and voting ages, foreign-born populations, militia age trends, and ongoing forestry and land-management discussions across several states, highlighting government and private plans for forest reserves and timber development.
A mangled OCR passage notes cooperation constraints and a forthcoming dispute over resources. It mentions Mr Low danger, Pigscape portiaity, and a five percent rate, suggesting economic expectations and potential community impact amid unclear context.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture forestry bureau contemplates practical forestry in the county and reviews a request to manage 1,000,000 acres of longleaf pine land in southeastern Texas. The property belongs to the Kirby Lumber Company and the Houston Oil Company of Texas.
A Chicago Herald correspondent William Curtis toured Sweden and praised the Gothenburg system for liquor regulation as the most practical framework, noting its expansion to include beer and wine with broad public support while acknowledging American Prohibitionists oppose it. The piece also touches on public figures Seth Low Bourke Cocking Lipton and Lipton in tangential notes.
A garbled account from The New York Times discusses the victory of Mr. William T. Derome, detailing strong opposition, legal appeals, and political maneuvering. It references Brooklyn and various authorities while praising Derome’s campaign and denouncing rivals’ efforts to thwart it.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a political campaign focus on reform, honesty, and protection of citizens. Mentions a candidate named Mueht amid references to voting, citizenship, and municipal governance. The passage hints at tension between reform aims and the voters during the election period.
The speaker recalls addressing thousands, defending truth over expediency, and praising Lincoln's faith in the people. He asserts that campaign beliefs drew strength from American citizenship and promises victory in New York and nationwide.
Scranton adopts an ordinance taxing gross receipts of gas, water, light, telegraph, telephone, and trolley firms, expected to yield about 100 000 dollars for city administration. The measure, signed by Treasurer Connell, faces strong protests from affected corporations and draws attention for possible adoption by other cities in the state.
A fragmented poetic capture portrays a rugged soldier facing death on a veldt. The speaker reflects on courage, tactics, and the grim toll of battle as a final moral tests the dying warrior. The piece juxtaposes hard drill with fatal resolve, evoking military discipline and sacrifice.
The cast of a Ted loot performance faces a rushed dash after a show to vote in New York. Mann fur Mayer and ten fellow actors rush to catch the 1135 train, claiming the Democratic majority among the troupe with two Republicans. The group includes Tionel Adis Daniel Jarrett Stephen Maley Chavies Sturges Claud Yerkes Arthur Rutledge Frank Walsh Charles Clarke and Fred Mayer.
Judge Weiss issues an opinion upholding the Potter county election to fund a poor house with a $65 000 bond issue. The court finds the election lawful despite possible ballot irregularities and dismisses the taxpayers bill at their expense, allowing the project to proceed and bonds to stand.
Frank J L Porter of Longansport Indiana claims his son Lenon age 1 was shanghaied into the British army after fleeing home to the National Employment company a recruiting office. Porter says the boy was sent with others to South Africa aboard a mule laden vessel under a British officer. Congressman Steele will bring the issue to the state department and the U S minister in South Africa will be appealed to. The ship is due at Cape Town on November 14.
United States Consul Worman reports to the state department that Bavaria has modified an earlier decree to permit the practice of dentistry in Bavaria using degrees from reputable American dental colleges. The change removes the wholesale restriction aimed at American diplomas.
Charters issued today to three firms by the state department. The Sleetra Magnetiy Drake company of Mittsburg with capital 8000, The West Ouy neghe Sheek steel company of Piheburg with capital 27000, and The Wet Thon Light, Ueat ad Power company of Mloghenss with capital 81000.
The article promotes skirts crafted from plain taffata and glact silks offered in green navy old linge lavender cadet and black. Prices range from a placeholder amount not provided in readable text.
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