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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1901
Page
3
The article describes Mitchell Day festivities including a large parade expected to draw about 18 000 miners from collieries between Jessup and Durgen Wil. Locals from adjacent towns will walk to Maass Meeting in the Old Armory for addresses by prominent speakers with celebrations planned at various locations.
A garbled notice references Teachers Week and a city event during February. It mentions Lou Ties and Holby, with partial names like Lewin and AVA, and hints at a meeting or lecture series about education policies and local concerns.
Representatives of local companies argued against the proposed tax ordinance claiming it would strain earnings and hinder growth. They urged suspending or revising the levy while officials warned the city could lose revenue and public services if delays occurred.
The garbled text mentions Faie to Buffalo and Lackawanna rail line details, travel notes, reduced fares, and partial references to schedules and places. Many words are corrupted, but the fragment suggests early 20th century travel or railway fare notices and scattered names.
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