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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1900
Page
4
The Tribune invites brief letters on current topics but requires real names, alignment for publication, and editorial revision as a condition for acceptance.
Scranton on November 30 1900 reports that 19040 voluntary bankruptcies totaled assets of 84008771 dollars and liabilities 264979182 dollars. Creditors realized only about 4 cents on the dollar while 84 cents remained as a monument to legalized fraud, urging reform of the law.
President’s picks on the Philippine commission show progress. Native civil service, road and rail expansion, and saloon regulation in Manila reflect intelligent resolve. Taft notes pacification and vast development potential, urging American business methods and larger firms to spur growth and civic standards. The Sultan of Turkey faces cabinet tensions amid U.S. concerns.
The article discusses Walter Wellman's Collier's Weekly instalment exposing a Washington driven plan for a Cuban republic with limited powers. It portrays Secretary Root and Governor Wood as shaping a policy to make Cuba an autonomous US influenced state, managed from Washington, not Havana.
A newspaper discussion notes that Cuba may slowly move toward independent sovereignty under limited U S control. It cites Secretary Root and Governor Wood guiding a constitutional process, with the U S retaining fortifications until peace and order prevail. The piece closes with a call for a world wide prayer concert to usher in the new century.
The Missouri amendment shifts real estate taxes from property owners to mortgage holders, creating a lien on the property. Borrowers face higher effective interest rates, potentially 6 to 7 percent, as lenders adjust to tax additions. Critics warn of rising farm values pressure and broader economic disruption while supporters argue for fairness in tax burdens. The piece also notes a belief that the silver issue remains alive, echoed by Mr. Teller.
The discussion centers on minimal daily food costs to nourish an average man. President Harper argues 15 cents per day suffices, while the Savannah News notes the Ruskinites colony near Waycross reports per capita consumption under 8 cents daily, with all goods bought by welfare.
A News correspondent visits Ruskin to describe a communal dining room serving nearly 400 people. Meals are affordable with daily per capita costs ranging from seven to two cents, depending on vegetable supply, and include hearty fare, bread, milk, syrup, and tea. The piece criticizes American household waste and hints that political campaigns may affect public mood and leadership.
A messy literary notes piece reviews works on bacillus culture in cream making and beauty, a speculative tale, and new books by Gilhooley Sherlock and Westcott. It mentions Witter germs, a novel about Helen Winehip, and Kipling’s reaction to Crane with praise, plus a World’s Work profile of Wu Ting Fang.
The text is a garbled fragment referencing the bald headed eagle and patriotic imagery. It mentions affections and a period of conflict, but no clear event, date, or identifiable person or organization. The source is too incomplete to identify a coherent report or outcome.
The page lists rental notices for shops and homes, sale items from furnishings to horses, loan offers, wanted help and housing, and a lost fur. It also includes a historical note on the origin of the word turkey from early European references and its evolution.
The Toronto Globe cites the United States Supreme Court as a model of thorough, unified judgments, arguing delays arise from excessive docket size and a deliberate process. It notes the court sits six months yearly, assigns opinions after deliberation, and contrasts with English and Canadian practice emphasizing individual judgeviews. It urges Ontario appellate courts to adopt the U S Supreme Court method to better settle law.
A hurried collection notes Switzerland’s fruit tree growth and farm counts in the U S shows large numbers but unclear figures. It mentions hair preparation jobs in Mavis and a low population figure for Hlawali. Other bits cover Yukon minors, Russian troop limits, Australian fruit markets, English labor law, Scotland’s land use, and Berlin’s Italian exposition in zoological gardens.
Classifieds list military recruitment for Marines and Navy, money loans, employment seeks from a New York importer to local clerks and stenographers, plus notices for the Scranton Packing Company meeting and various local services and professionals in Scranton, Pa.
Lewis and Reilly announce a new large assortment of miniature calendars for the coming year. These calendars are designed for fancy work and decorative designs, and stock in this line is limited, so customers should buy now.
Scranton schedules show trains to New York Philadelphia Stroudsburg and other points with multiple daily departures and arrivals. Sunday trains include morning and evening services. Bloomsburg and Northumberland routes are listed with specific times and intermediate stops.
Train departures listed effective Nov 25 include services to Philadelphia New York via U and I R OW 645 and 11 564, Mack Diamond Express 4 27 p m Sundays and various routes to White Haven Hamleton Bethlehem Easton Reading and Morrisburg via Dow A R OR 640 1106 218 4 27 p m Mack Diamond Express 100 p m Sundays. Other routes cover Towamis Geneva Rochester Buffalo Niagara Falls Chicago Lehigh Valley routes and Wilkes Havie connections with Pullman cars. Officials Rol Lin Wilbur Charles Lee and AoW Sonsemacher provide office contacts for tickets and reservations.
Excerpt lists New Jersey and New York connections from Scranton to Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and western points with multiple daily departures. Notes express and local trains with varying times, and warnings of fare discounts at the station. Officials BALDWIN and OLWAUBEN sign as general agents.
A garbled telegraph style notice lists travel times and low rates to various poles in the United States. Names like J. W. Hardick and H. W. CO DP A appear as officials. The fragment references Carbondale Wilkes-Barre Albany and Scranton with times noted and Sunday plans, indicating a transportation schedule blurring with pricing.
Finley’s presents a Thanksgiving Week show of fine linens including new damasks by the yard with matching napkins and an extensive range of tablecloths centers doilies and tray cloths. The selection emphasizes quality hand embroidered and damask items from Irish Scotch German and Belgian manufacturers.
Mercereau and Connell announce their new store at 132 Wyoming Avenue and invite friends to visit. They express pride in the move and encourage calls and conversations with customers and supporters.
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