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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1900
Page
4
The notice reflects the newspaper's policy on publishing reader letters signed by real names and subject to editorial revision. It laments the public's focus on present events over the past, noting Dom Paul’s persistence draws compassion but the world remains occupied.
The piece argues Congress should enforce the Fourteenth Amendment by reducing representation for states practicing disenfranchisement. It suggests fair universal male suffrage restrictions and proportional representation as a path to harmony, cites Secretary Root’s reminder to Cubans that U.S. resolve remains firm.
The piece notes Bishop Lawrence of Massachusetts urging caution about the spirit of commercialism at a New York chamber dinner. It argues the American democracy upholds equality before the law and rejected class warfare, with the public trusting due process and avoiding rash judgment despite suspicions about wealth and power.
The text satirically attacks critics of imperialism and commercialism while suggesting a tangible basis for action. It mentions Mr. Conger hinting at punishment for Chinese at Pekin and questions Minister Conner's stance, warning against a harsh or biased approach toward the heathen kingdom.
The division of forestry of the United States department of agriculture reports extensive summer surveys across New York Tennessee Missouri Colorado South Dakota Arkansas Arizona Washington Oregon California and northern Mississippi valley. Findings include growth, stand, and reproduction data for key species and plans for timber management at Black Hills South Dakota Bowyer Austin Lumber Arkansas and Arrowhead watershed California. The goal is to produce working plans ensuring long term timber supply and broader conservation.
Reading launches a wheel cleaning brigade with sixty women in sun-bon nets and brooms. Scranton also faces untidy streets prompting similar reform. A birthday tribute honors John Strunk of Middle Smithfield, aged long life spent in Monroe county. National Irrigation seeks a quarter million federal for western geological surveys. Governor Beckhamany of Kentucky wed youth and beauty, though political divides persist.
A fragment notes Perry Belmont showing willingness to hurl almost anything at Mr Croker while a banquet or event is referenced, suggesting personal or political tension involving prominent figures.
The Indianapolis Journal notes a quirky invention called a qulonmaton that can play the piano while contrasting skepticism about devices that could cook meals. The piece hints at broader curiosity about automated creations and practical gadgets.
Announcement that Dr Reward Begleston will publish a history titled The Transit of Civilization from England to America in the Seventeenth Century. The work surveys immigrant religious ideas, colonial conditions, witchcraft, English and American medical practice, and cultural exchange during the era. Also notes various literary and periodical items and forthcoming editions from Appleton and Co.
A garbled column lists scattered names and anecdotes including Fonator Wolcott of Colorado and Vic Duke of Fife, a Glasgow exhibition council, and a half million guaranty fund. It mentions George Harris of Amberat University solving social issues, Cousin Alix’s driving skills, rides at Livadia, Elihnt Groot preparing for Syvid education, and charity work affecting widows. It also notes Sir Frederick Cavendish’s murder in Dublin and President McKinsey signing autographs for admirers.
The notice advertises a popular exchange and rental board for housing, real estate, and items for sale with low rates. It lists ten room house for rent at 618 Pine Street and sale of contents at 632 Washington Avenue, plus a new bonding house opening at 544 Adams Avenue and German table board offered.
Numerous listings throughout the city and county offer single and double houses for sale or exchange. J C Zurflieh, agent, 117 Lackawanna avenue and 500 West Wild buy details mark prices from 95 000 to 1100. Properties span Olive Street Washington Avenue Clay Avenue Birch Street Main Avenue and Green Ridge among others.
The store announces pride in its work and invites friends to come see the offerings. A cordial invitation is extended to all to call and view what they provide.
timetable lists Southbound and Northbound departures from Scranton to New York Philadelphia Stroudsburg and other points with multiple daily trains including Sunday services. It also covers arrivals into Scranton from Buffalo Oswego Utica Montrose and Nanticoke with Bloomsbore division details and Plymouth/Northumberland stops.
The notice lists stations in New York and Jersey City routes and timetables effective May 20. It details departure times from Scranton to New York Newark Philadelphia and other cities with express and local options and includes through connections via Bethlehem and Allentown.
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