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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
4
The Tribune notes its second class mall entry and prints readers letters only if the writer's real name is provided and the contribution is subject to editorial revision for publication.
President William McKinley proclaims a national day of thanksgiving to be observed across the United States. The proclamation praises harvests labor industries commerce and the nation’s growth and asks Americans to gather in worship and prayer for divine guidance and peace. The document is dated October 20 in Washington and bears the presidential seal and secretary of state designation.
The letter argues that counties with populations under 150000 should pay county officers higher salaries relative to workload than larger counties. It questions fairness of fee to salary adjustments when serving more people in bigger counties.
The piece discusses raising the second class population threshold from 100,000 to 150,000 to keep Scranton in the third class, noting county allies in Harrisburg may favor the change. It warns against forced imitation of Pittsburgh governance and urges deliberation and moderation.
The article reports Massachusetts Senator Hoar urging five public life principles including independence from public opinion, reliance on righteous strength, merit over frets, resisting easy reform, and maintaining duty to one’s post. It also discusses ex mayor Hewitt’s vice suppression in New York and the broader reform mood across municipalities, warning that persistent reform zeal risks becoming a crankish excess without solid action.
The piece argues for genuine independence and courage from leaders as the country nears broader political maturity. It notes a visit from President Kruger would be agreeable to the American people and could help soften terms of settlement with Great Britain, within limits of necessity.
Mr Wu Tingfang, China’s minister to the United States, will attend the New England society dinner as a guest and keynote speaker. The piece notes his experience through trying times in China and hints at potential topics regarding his country’s condition. It urges readiness for a reorganized army and a national naval reserve, stressing trained sailors over improvised crews.
Local notice outlines a clearing house for rent, sale, or jobs with cheap insertions. Readers may place small ads for property rentals sales employment and situations wanted described as inverted free listings.
A collage of classified-style notices offering for rent stores and rooms, sales of house contents, loans, and furnished homes. Includes addresses on Main Street Minooka Quincy Hill Mulberry Washington and more with contact details and terms. Also a brief quoted courtroom exchange about evidence.
A dense directory of Scranton area businesses and professionals including architects, cab firms, doctors, lawyers, hotels, restaurants, and shops. It lists names and addresses such as Fredrick Brown architect 126 Washington Ave and Elk Cafe 125 127 Franklin Ave, along with several lawyers and medical specialists and service ads. The items read as a classifieds snapshot of urban commerce.
A long excerpt blends a comical tale of a bet gone wrong with a vivid reminiscence of Kipling in Vermont. It mingles a couple’s wagering dispute sparked by election talk, a wife as stakeholder, and the lost money with recollections of Kipling’s finances and wife Carrie Udlestier managing affairs. It also offers a humorous note about press agents and John Knapp in St. Louis during a journalism era.
A large assortment of miniature calendars for the coming year is now in stock. The line is limited, so buyers are advised to purchase promptly to secure desired designs.
The 1780 proclamation requests a national day of thanksgiving and prayer on November 20. It appeals to gratitude for divine providence, peace, and the new constitutional government, urging prayers for liberty religion and knowledge. Washington signs the document in New York.
Railway schedule for Delaware, Lackawanna and Western effective June 10, 1900. Lists southbound departures from Scranton to New York, Philadelphia, Stroudsburg, and Clyde lines with multiple morning and afternoon times. northbound to Buffalo, Oswego, Syracuse, Utica, Montrose, Nicholson and Bloomsburg division details. Sunday trains and Bloomsburg Division timings included.
The Chicago Record notes that among 600 million sea travelers only a small number perished on steamboats in the last fiscal year, with 44 passengers and 14 crew members lost. Boiler explosions on land killed 29 and wounded 454. Rail travel saw 231 deaths and 2,015 injuries among passengers, 2,237 deaths and $4,710 injuries among workers, and 1,000 deaths and 6,170 injuries among others. Overall 7,183 killed and 47,670 injured nationwide.
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces timetable in effect Nov 25 1000. Trains depart Scranton for New York Philadelphia via Lehigh Valley route at 6 45 1 55 2 18 4 27 a m and 1 8 27 p m. Additional services to White Haven Hasleton Pottville Bethlehem Reading Towanda Ithaca Geneva and western points. Through trains to Buffalo Chicago via connections depart 11 05 p m with various daytime services. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars offered on all routes between Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo and destinations. Offices listed for Cortland Street New York and Lackawanna Scranton. Anthracite coal used. timetable in effect Sundays.
In a five o clock case a young man faced a judge for gambling. The evidence was conclusive and a fine was paid on the spot. After adjournment the defendant stayed to recount how a police threat ended the game, describing a jackpot draw with a full house.
A line fragment recalling a weaver and dyes with imagery of white lily glow silky gold crimson Nip blue maiden's eye and strands in the web. The text appears from a December issue of Bookman referencing a bachelor.
Railway timetable lists numerous departures and arrivals with times such as 6:20 and 7:47 p.m. for Scranton and Carbondale connections. It notes Sunday trains and all points north with morning and afternoon runs, including special services from Wilkes-Barre and Honesdale. Official notices reference J. W. Burdick as general passenger agent and Stanton as station contact.
A premium display showcases New Damasks by the yard with matching napkins, handcrafted embroidered and damask tablecloths, lunch cloths, centres, tray cloths, and doylies in Irish, Scotch, German and Belgium designs. Extensive stock aims to offer the largest selection at moderate prices.
Piercereau and Connell announce their business is now open at 132 Wyoming Avenue. They invite friends and the public to call and visit, preferring customer testimonials to their own praise.
Sunday timetable for North Bound trains from Scranton to Carbondale and points north. Services include routes via Harr, Carbondale, and Beardon with several departures and arrivals listed. Information directs passengers to consult ticket agents Anderson and Welsh for further details.
A fragmented rail timetable lists Hinley and local points linked with the Erie railroad to New York. It notes intermediate stops, Scranton timing, and arrivals around 2:25 pm and 1:10 pm with uncertain 225 pm reference.
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