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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune notes apace will permit alert letters from readers, with letters to be signed by the writer’s real name. Submissions are subject to editorial revision and must relate to current topics.
The Tribune notes winter needs spur house and personal item demand and urges readers to consult its advertising columns. Merchants gain exposure while buyers find bargains as Scranton enters the autumn and winter season.
The assistant cashier and bookkeeper at the German National Bank in Newport Kentucky allegedly stole one hundred thousand dollars exceeding the bank’s capital. The case spans ten years with officials and examiners missing irregularities, prompting doubts about bank supervision and the effectiveness of examiners amid broader questions about reform and Tammany’s influence.
The piece compares U S pacification aims in the Philippines with French efforts in Madagascar. It notes Paris offers land grants and subsidies to settlers, aims to attract troops to stay, and questions whether the United States will pursue a similar policy. It also discusses southern political reform and potential reduction of representation tied to disfranchised Black voters.
Discussion on whether the McKinley administration will offer land grants and subsidies to attract energetic young men to the Philippines. A Colorado coroner's jury found the death of a colored boy burned near Limon was at the hands of unknown parties, a verdict that may discourage reporters and telegraph operators who covered the lynching.
A report notes officials consider testing concentrated foods and capsules for soldiers to replace regular meals, aiming to save supply lines and reduce bulk. It discusses potential use as temporary stimulants and the belief that a year’s rations could fit in a knapsack, though concerns about medical and ethical implications remain.
Historical text discusses dietary methods for soldiers and warns against pill foods. It notes medical authorities favor mastication for digestion and links to past German army experiments. The piece also references European royals, Kruger, and political figures amid broader commentary on public issues.
A historical note outlines the trial where a doctor sued to recover his fee in Georgia. Peter Bennett defends, and Robert Toombs presses the case while Alexander H. Stephens debates the doctor’s credentials. The scene features raw farmer rhetoric and sharp legal exchanges over medical pay.
A chaotic prom night scene shows a stormy display and hail breaking windows while a hotel barkeeper tearfully fears lost revenue. The proprietor recalls the bartender explaining the crack of the hotel’s doors mirrors the ongoing prohibition strain.
October exports set a new U S record with 103 009 607 and the ten months ending October show 1 004 000 000 in exports while imports lag. Agriculture mining and manufactures drive growth with cotton and iron steel leading gains as every month of 1900 tops 10 million in exports.
A reflective verse by Ripley D. Saunders published in the St. Louis Republic, comparing seasonal glory to fading youth and past love. It recalls May and June, November’s richer glow, and the bittersweet tone of aging, sung by a voice praising memories.
A collection of help wanted notices listing women and men seeking work. Entries include a woman willing to do housework or errands, a young man seeking any position, a watchman or light work, a butcher seeking busy shop work, a 100 year old man willing to work, a young lady for office work and bookkeeping, a nurse and seamstress, a young girl to assist with homework, a competent young man as bookkeeper, a woman to mend fine underwear, a colored man for saloon or indoor work, an intelligent married man as salesman, and a sober married man seeking any position with references.
A dense list of Scranton area professionals and businesses appears, naming architects Edward H. Davis Frederick L. Hrown and others, doctors, attorneys, lenders, printers, and service providers with addresses on Wyoming Avenue Washington Avenue and nearby streets, illustrating a bustling local commerce directory. The items include the Elm Cafe, Hotel arrangements, and various legal and medical offices, with pathways to contact and service details.
We have a large selection of miniature calendars used for fancy work and designs. Stock in this line is limited, so buyers should act now to secure what they want.
The Mercereau and Connell store invites friends to call and see the shop. The message emphasizes pride in the business and allows others to speak for them.
Scranton timetable details list Booth leave times to New York Philadelphia and Stroudsburg, with intercity runs to Buffalo Oswego Utica Montrose Nichol son Binghamton and more. Sunday trains noted with several departures. Bloomsburg Division shows Northumberland Plymouth Nanticoke schedules.
The People’s Exchange offers affordable small ads for housing, real estate, employment, or exchanges. A ten room house at 3518 Wine Street between Washington and Adams Avenues features furnace gas bath and reduced rent. contact Charles P. Jadwin.
Ten year established business for sale. firm highly rated by agencies. Immediate sale to a party not engaged in another business. Address X this office MEDY LATE OF NEW York city, law opened Bret-class boarding house 614 Adams avenue German table. Everything new and home like. Table boarding experienced. Apply 709 Quincy avenue. Salesmen Wanted. SALESMEN WANTED TO SELL OUR GOODS by sample to wholesale and retail trade. We are the Largest and only manufacturers in our line in the world. Liberal salary paid. Address CANDEX Mig.o Savannah Go
The Lehigh Valley Railroad timetable details May 27 1900 departures from Scranton to Philadelphia New York via D& H R R and other routes. It lists multiple daily departures including early morning 645 a m and afternoon 12 03 2 18 4 27 with special Black Diamond Express options. Connections extend to White Haven Pottsville Bethlehem Easton Reading and western points. Parlor and sleeping cars are available on all trains between Wilkes Barre and Philadelphia Buffalo Susquehanna and beyond. Tickets and Pullman reservations handled at Scranton and South Bethlehem offices.
Times table alerts Sept 17 1900 trains to Hawley with Erie connections for New York Newburgh and intermediate points. Seranton departures 7.05 am and 3.25 pm. Arrivals Scranton 10.80 am and 0.10 pm. Money to loan notices follow.
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