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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1900
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune informs readers that letters to the editor must be signed with real names and are subject to editorial revision before publication. This notice outlines submission expectations for current topics and print timing as allowed by postal regulations.
Scranton November 28 1900 notes debate on vesting control in councils under a new deal. Authors argue heat men should enter reorganizers councils but warn they won’t reach positions by chance.
A critic argues young men face a luxury driven era where generous spending weakens thrift. He says honesty remains possible for those who forgo easy gains, invest steadily, and resist society’s temptations, noting opportunities exist for disciplined, principled individuals to build fortune.
The piece recalls Oklahoma's liberal divorce law allowing ninety days residence for dissolution. It notes a surge of wealthy tourists, hotel profits, and legal work as the state became a magnet for matrimonially discontented individuals and business interests during the three month window.
A report critiques a divorce law reform reducing divorces and notes 1000 yearly divorces remain. Guthrie signals a push to revert to 90 day residency. The piece mourns the loss of Curhman Kk Davis, chair of the Senate foreign affairs committee, a respected international law authority, whose death followed a fatal accident and ensuing illness.
The piece discusses critique of temperance agitation in India and support for U S congressional action to enforce liquor purity. It notes differing views on prohibition and the potential benefits of closer liquor inspection, urging legislators to align with prevailing Harrisburg influences for effective reform.
Rodrigues argues against an independent Cuban republic citing risks to both Cuba and the United States and questions shifts in US policy toward Cuba. He contends pressed by wartime sentiment and McKinley era pledges may warp prudent statecraft and warns readers to rely on steady, established statesmanship.
London readers glimpse Lord Rosebery on Napoleons fate and the impact of warfare on history. The piece notes Napoleons gambling spirit and destiny, then shifts to technology including London and Southwestern railway improvements and a water softening system. It also mentions Carlbad’s veteran physician, a proposed Liverpool Manchester high speed line, Interlaken’s pilgrim, and the papal gesture to a poor woman in Rome.
The text argues for restraint in fanfare and recall to sane American governance. It critiques ministers holding funerals privately and favors cremation as a sanitary option. It questions pay for county officers, supports governor appointing a county controller, and notes Navy Captain McCalla’s incident as misreported. It calls for reform in civilian and military bureaus under the commander in chief.
The Rev Dr Oliver Miller, chaplain of the Fourth Cavalry, recently arrived on leave in Washington after fourteen months in the Philippines, criticizes sensational false aid claims circulated by Prohibition campaign managers during the last election.
Classified ads offer second floor rooms in Madison Avenue Tribune area with or without board and steam heat. Also room for board for three adults and a child in a Jewish family, plus money to loan at 4 to 6 percent through N V Walker. A Manila crime and vice report critiques the city’s public morality and law enforcement.
A dense OCR of Scranton area business notices lists hotels clinics lawyers schools and services. It includes ElK Cafe 126 Franklin Ave. Reynolds OP P D Hotels. Zeigler proprietor Scranton House near passenger depot. Victor Koch James Purseil M D specialist. Dr W E Allen and Dr L Amoreaus addresses. medical services chronic diseases lungs heart kidneys genito urinary. Mears Building law firms including Browning Replogle Jessup Paterson Wilcox Comegys Clark Co etc. It also notes the Lackawanna School of Scranton. various trades. dressmaking. and a music orchestra ad by Dr Bauer Wyoming Ave.
Curtiss notes Sara Bernhardt will receive 81000 cash for each appearance on her American tour, plus guaranteed shows and her own travel expenses. She travels with a large staff including a business manager physician nurse and servants while Reinhardt reportedly profits little and remains in debt. Coquelin the comedian alongside her earns 32 per performance.
Train times from Scranton to New York Philadelphia Stroudsburg and other points with numerous morning and evening departures and arrivals listed for weekdays and Sundays. Directions include Buffalo Oswego Syracuse Utica Montrose and Bloomsburg divisions with arrival times at Hoboken Scranton and Northumberland.
The fragment discusses outdated railway wood technology in Japan, Chinese studies of phrenology, and misused funds for grape preservation. It mentions Red Sea fortress Aden and Perim, and Straits of Bab el Mandeb. It cites library summer loans in Somerville Massachusetts and lists famines in Cimino Treland Iti and China.
In New Haven, a rambunctious rummage sale blends comedy and pathos as buyers paw through a vast mix of items from broken glass and cooking stoves to stuffed canaries, old bonnets, and worn shoes. The piece notes widespread appeal and nostalgia, likening the event to a cultural rite.
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces train departures from Scranton to Philadelphia New York via certain routes. Schedules list connections to Geneva Rochester Buffalo Chicago via D and WR lines with morning, midday and Sunday runs. Pullman service mentioned between Wilkes Barre and New York Philadelphia and suspension Bridge accès.
Train schedule from Scranton to New York Newark Fitzabetl Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem and other points. Express departures at 8 40 am and 2 pm with through tickets to eastern southern and western destinations. Officials I P Baldwes General Passenger Agent and J I Ommiuson Superintendent announce.
Fragmented OCR lists train times and routes including Carbondale Wilkes-Barre Honesdale and Albany with stations in Pennsylvania. Mentions lowest rates toll points and multiple towns, with names Burdick and Cross listed as agents in Scranton and Albany.
A local store invites customers to view a Special Exhibit of table linens for Thanksgiving Week. The display promises the largest, finest stock and best goods at moderate prices, emphasizing reliable pricing and new damasks by the yard with matching napkins.
Matched sets of fine Latin damask including table cloths lunch cloths centres tray cloths and doilies in various sizes and quality. Hand embroidered and damask pieces from Irish Scotch German and Belgium manufacture. 510-512
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