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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune notes evolving senatorial race dynamics as Benator Budke emerges amid factional realignments. Quayites and Instur rents lean toward Quay while Budke asserts his support and credibility, signaling further organizings before a formal assembly.
The article recalls Civil War era sacrifices and the unveiling of a monument honoring soldiers. It notes Ambassador Choate’s Lincoln tribute and the public gathering who pay respects, praising bravery and the citizen soldier mobilized for country.
The article reports Judge Arnold arguing divorce should be a civil remedy for existing faults, not a cause for new misery. He rejects tying marriage to religious doctrine and urges focus on preventing unsuitable unions and abuses, noting desertion and cruel treatment as key factors.
The piece argues that society should uphold fitness and stability in marriage, condemning casual unions. It notes Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County tensions over anti-Quay nominees, with insurgent views opposing regulatory backlash against their candidates.
The piece cites Dr. Parkhurst and Sheldon of the Topeka Capital revived as authorities for a group of wealthy New Yorkers aiming to start a newspaper. It would tell the truth, resist advertiser influence, and be fearless in public duty, funded by selective patronage to uphold high journalistic standards. It notes such independent ventures are rare today and urges support for better standards in existing papers.
The article argues the canal's fate remains the key issue for the upcoming Congress, noting its growing strategic and commercial importance. It cites lobby battles led by figures like Huntington and Roosevelt, urging swift passage and detailing plans for Thanksgiving proclamation. It also touches on French tax proposals targeting older couples and childless unions.
The piece notes shifting representation based on an outdated census and the need to adjust one member per 209,000 people, citing Pennsylvania gaining and Maine losing seats. It highlights southern disenfranchisement, congression al seating tensions, and attacks on Bryan by Senator West amid broader calls for federal influence.
Short notices review The Real Chinese Question by Chester Molcombe includes praise for Holcombe’s grasp of Chinese officials and policy. The piece notes Molcombe’s past work on Real China and stresses his balanced view on reform, missionary work, and foreign influence in China. It also mentions a Dover edition of Jack Tay’s poetry and two college poetry anthologies by Chamberlain and Harrington amid other book items.
The Lark editions from Doxey New York publish modern class books in pocket size. Markinn’s The Man with the Horn adds a new period illustration by Porter Garnett.
The Men a Union in Lackawanna presses liquor law reform with prosecutions and license revocations in Scranton and nearby towns. Several saloon licenses were revoked, constables removed, and licenses denied to repeat violators, aiming to curb Sunday sales and unreported violations.
A widow seeks a place as housekeeper at 1727 Vaekven street. A middle aged diligent housekeeper offers services by ad in Tribune. A young Protestant girl seeks housework with good recommendations and can be reached at 722 South Wyomleg avenue. A capable man offers steamfitting or pipefitting skills and provides address 413 Clay avenue.
A local notice promotes a large assortment of miniature calendars for the coming year used in fancy work. Stock in this line is limited so customers are advised to buy now to secure desired items.
Mercereau and Connell announce pride in their store and invite friends to call and see the new offerings. The note emphasizes that feedback from customers will speak for them.
Scranton trains to New York Philadelphia Stroudsburg and Buffalo listed with departure times including morning and afternoon runs. Arrivals to Hoboken Philadelphia and Scranton from New York Oswego Utica and Nicholson shown. Sunday trains also detailed with multiple branches and the Bloomaburg Northumberland Plymouth Nanticoke schedules.
Local listings show medical professionals Dr. C. E. Eisenberger at Paull Building Spruce Street Scranton and Dr. I. C. Lyman at Scranton Private Hospital Wyoming and Mulberry. Also Dr. Oh. F. Reynolds at P.O. Daves Orchestra Mess for balls weddings and cinema work under conductor Hauer on Wyoming Avenue near Hulbert’s mine plot.
Train schedules show the Lehigh Valley lines operating from Scranton to Philadelphia and New York via multiple connections. Black Diamond Express and other named trains service Bethlehem Easton Reading and western points with various departure times including evening runs. Officials Rollin U W Wilbur and Lee announce parlor and sleeping car arrangements with tickets and Pullman reservations available at Scranton Lackawanna Avenue offices.
The timetable in effect May 29 shows trains from Scranton to New York Newark Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown Reading Lebanon Marcsburg and points south and west with express and local options. Connections include Baltimore Washington Long Branch Ocean Grove Pottville and Wilkes Barre with through tickets to east south and west at lowest station rates.
The notice lists train times starting September 17 1900 for the Hawley Erie line. Departures from Scranton are at 7.03 a.m. and 2.25 p.m. with arrivals around 10.40 a.m. and 1.(pm) for connecting services to New York and local paint works.
The snippet lists scattered addresses and seller notes in Scranton including Reisman Brow eats and Lackawanna avenue references. Details are partial and unclear, offering a rough glimpse of local notices or classified items without full context.
The fragment mentions Mrs L. Keller at 701 Quincy offering scalp treatment followed by chiropody. The wording is unclear but indicates a beauty and foot care sequence connected to a salon location.
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