Scranton’s Growth and Prosperity Highlight City’s Rise
The Scranton Board of Trade lauds the city as the finest of its size in the United States, citing population growth, strong industry, and abundant public schools. It notes rail links, steel mills, extensive public libraries, and cultural life while detailing the region’s residential beauty and nearby resort areas.
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Scranton Board of Trade and Rise of Local Coal Industry
The article extols the Scranton Board of Trade detailing its influence and a grand Linden Street building. It highlights Scranton as a leading anthracite center with rapid coal output growth from 42,000 tons in 1890 to over 1.14 million in 1880 and notes ample coal reserves to last a century at current rates. It also mentions secretive committee work aiding weaker industries.
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Scranton PROMISES Growth and Prosperity in 1890s Scene
A feature on Scranton highlighting its industrial diversity with mentions of hundreds of incorporated concerns, a $55,000,000 capital base, and nearby summer resorts. It extols key institutions, banks, newspapers, and public buildings, notes health and water quality, and touts civic finances, infrastructure, and cultural venues as evidence of a thriving city poised for continued growth.
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William Connell Biography A Scranton Leader and Miner
William Connell, congressman from Pennsylvania eleventh district, and president of the Third National Bank of Scranton, rose from coal mine driver in Luzerne County to prominent operator and legislator. Born in Caps Breton Nova Scotia September 14 27, his family moved to Pennsylvania in 1544 where he built public spirit, generosity, and leadership in Scranton’s business and charitable circles.
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Megargee Bros Supplies All Paper Types
Megargee Bros. stocks every kind of paper from coarse wrapping material to fine United States bond note paper. They serve cities and towns in the region and ship by train to the West and distant parts of the world. The Washington avenue outlet is the home base for the vicinity pauper buyers and traveling representatives who conduct substantial business.
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