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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1900
Page
4
In Scranton on November 27, 1900, Assemblyman Linton of Philadelphia declares fidelity to his political creators. He has always opposed Quay and never aligned with him, yet insurgent leaders tout his loyalty as an anti-Quay gain, showing how political news is manufactured for gullible readers.
A Universalist preacher Rev Dr Crowe in New York argues against universal male suffrage, warning that extending voting rights to the unfit worsens class division. He favors education and equality before the law, noting constitutional provisions on representation. He mentions limiting voting by intelligent citizens and cautions against disenfranchisement of women, urging reinforcement of equal rights through Christian principle.
The center of population is now about six miles north of Columbus Indiana, moving steadily westward since 1850. A century of changes shows western growth outpacing eastern by millions, with northern growth likely increasing as the center drifts from Baltimore toward the Midwest.
The article notes a straight course from Washington to Chicago omitting Alaska and its dependencies and mentions the geographical center of the United States near Hastings Kansas. It observes that radicals at the Cuban constitutional convention are moderating as they face responsibility and move from rhetoric to action.
A discussion argues the Senate includes millionaires and independent riches but is not a pure plutocrats club. It catalogs names like Aldrich Fairbanks Lodge Elkins Hale Blaine and Lodge as influential figures, with notes on governors and prior offices held, while dismissing the idea of universal millionaire dominance.
The piece discusses government Indian Services costs since 1784, Gen Kinmenge tribes, and public charges amid Native affairs. It notes last year’s mineral output near a billion dollars, adulterated foods worth 300 million annually, and calls for a national pure food law. It also advocates a vice admiral for the Navy, naming William T. Sampson.
A newly received application to the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks guidance and assistance related to forestry matters. The document outlines the need for expert input and potential support from the agency.
A Uban clearing house advertises one cent per word with six insertions for five cents and free insertion for situations wanted. It offers help for renters sellers and those seeking work or exchanges.
For Rent desk notes list several properties including a modern home on a hill at 711 Quincy Avenue and rooms at 811 Mulberry Street. Also a for sale item describes a fire and burglar proof safe originally made for a bank by Weston Mill Co. in Scranton. Contents of a house and second hand slot machines are sought. board wanted for a Jewish family with three adults and one child in a first class neighborhood.
The Great Northern Paper Company of Maine uses trained foresters to guide sustainable logging on a large tract along the Penobscot and Kennebec rivers. The Division of Forestry reports its first extensive survey of early tree planting enterprises in the Middle West and notes plans to publish findings. Indiana faces widespread deforestation prompting new plantations aided by tax exemptions.
A survey of December issues across popular magazines. Highlights include Edwin Markham's new poem The Mighty Hundred Years, W T Stead criticizing Boer War policy, and fiction by T Crockett. Features cover Ainslees D Artagnan article, Zannibar trade for rubber and wool, and profiles of Lloyd's, Sir William Van Horne, and Kipling. The McClure and Woman's Home Companion items are noted with author lists and forthcoming installments.
Mercereau and Connell announce the opening of their new shop at 132 Wyoming Avenue. They invite friends to visit, call, and share their satisfaction with the new business.
Train schedule effective June 10 1900 from Scranton to New York Philadelphia and other hubs with numerous departure times. Includes mixed milk and accommodation service and Sunday trains. Also lists arrivals to and from Scranton for Buffalo Oswego Syracuse Utica Montrose Nicholson Binghamton and Northumberland Nanticoke Plymouth and Bloomsburn.
Lehigh Valley Railroad in effect Nov 25 lists departures from Scranton to Philadelphia New York via J and I R and West points. Times include 6:45 1 January and 8 18 p m with Black Diamond Express and 1.58 8:27 p m for White Haven Magleton and coal regions. Also routes to Bethlehem Euston Reading Marelty and intermediate stations and to Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara via D and HH lines with multiple daily departures and Pullman service between Wilkes-Barre and New York Philadelphia Buffalo and pension Bridge. Contact Charles S Lee and Nosnemacher for tickets and reservations at Scranton or South Bethlehem offices.
Train times from Scranton listed for New York Elizabeth Philadelphia and other points at 9 20 a m 1 50 p m 9 10 a m 3 40 p m Sundays to Pittston Wilkes Barre and nearby towns plus routes to Baltimore Washington and Long Branch Ocean Grove and Heading Lebanon and Blacksburg via Allentown with through tickets to all points at lowest rates from the station led by station agent Baldats and general superintendent Oluma Vansen
Train schedule shows routes from Scranton to Hawley with connections to Erie for New York and Newburgh. Timings include departures from Scranton at 7:03 am and 2:25 pm, with arrivals at Hawley and intermediate points and return trips at 10:43 am and 9:10 pm.
An application will be made to the Court of Common Pleas of Lackawanna County for incorporation of The Broadway Athlete Club under the 1864 Act. The proposed charter aims to mutual benefit and physical culture activities and rights under the Act of Assembly and supplements. Frederic W. Fleitz, Solicitor, notes the charter is on file with the court notary.
Finley’s advertises a Thanksgiving Week exhibit of table linens including hand embroidered and damask cloths lunch cloths centres and tray cloths doilies and damask items from Irish Scotch German and Belgium makers emphasizing quality selection and moderate prices.
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