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Letter to Editor
June 6, 1899
The Scranton Tribune
Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
U. N. Perry warns of a hazardous fence end on the boulevard speedway that endangers cyclists at night due to invisibility and road widening, urging lights at the fence ends for safety.
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LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
(Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied, for publication, by the writer's name. The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.)
DANGEROUS FENCE.
Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The Boulevard company have placed the fence that separates the road from the speedway in position. The end of this fence makes a very dangerous obstruction at night, especially for bicycles, as it is impossible to see it until you are right up to it. As there is a grade just above the speedway and the road widens out considerably here, one very naturally takes more liberty at this point and if he rides in the middle of the road he may meet with a severe accident.
There should be a light placed on the end of this fence at night, also one where the fence opens up in the middle of the speedway.
U. N. Perry.
(Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied, for publication, by the writer's name. The Tribune will not be held responsible for opinions here expressed.)
DANGEROUS FENCE.
Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The Boulevard company have placed the fence that separates the road from the speedway in position. The end of this fence makes a very dangerous obstruction at night, especially for bicycles, as it is impossible to see it until you are right up to it. As there is a grade just above the speedway and the road widens out considerably here, one very naturally takes more liberty at this point and if he rides in the middle of the road he may meet with a severe accident.
There should be a light placed on the end of this fence at night, also one where the fence opens up in the middle of the speedway.
U. N. Perry.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Infrastructure
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Dangerous Fence
Bicycle Safety
Speedway Obstruction
Night Visibility
Lights Needed
What entities or persons were involved?
U. N. Perry
Editor Of The Tribune
Letter to Editor Details
Author
U. N. Perry
Recipient
Editor Of The Tribune
Main Argument
the end of the fence separating the road from the speedway creates a dangerous obstruction at night, especially for bicycles, due to poor visibility and the widening road; lights should be placed on the fence ends.
Notable Details
Boulevard Company Placed The Fence
Grade Above The Speedway
Road Widens Considerably
Fence Opens In The Middle Of The Speedway