Scranton Prospects and Political Reform Debate
A historical notice extols Scranton as a growing Pennsylvania metropolis with high elevation and population growth while criticizing city councils for conceding franchises to corporations. It praises City Solicitor Torrey, notes resignations and labor issues at Atlantic Avenue Railway, and discusses Democratic factionalism led by Harrity and Robinson with implications for future elections.
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Pennsylvania
Niagara
United States
Traction Company
Torrey
Fragmented Political Debate and Public Grievances
Citizens debate the fading national administration and factional divisions in Lackawanna and Pennsylvanian counties. They discuss Kerr’s potential bid, Harrity’s influence, and party loyalty while raising concerns over Scranton Traction speed on Adima avenue and a proposed Nebraska relief effort. They call for fair laws on oleomargarine and reflect on Anglo American political attitudes.
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Harrity
Kerr
Lackaswanna
Vietorbulk
Cleveland
William PF
Tooz
Desocrata
Nia
Eit
Holly
Hitirnie
Supreme Court ruling on income tax may arrive today
The article reports possible Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the income tax, with five of eight justices rumored to oppose it. It discusses potential fiscal consequences, including extra bond calls and a widened deficit, and notes Treasury projections and political reactions. It also cites a Philadelphia grand jury urging liquor license reform and disorderly house penalties, with impacts on Lackawanna county jail needs.
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Supreme Court
Treasury
Carlisle
Pitcher
Congress
Philadelphia
Lackawanna County
Oleo Imitation Law Outlined to Ban Butterine Misrepresentation
The act defines imitation butter as any product not produced from milk or cream that resembles butter in appearance. It requires labeled signs, consumer warnings at sale, licensing for sellers, and annual reporting, with penalties including fines up to 200 dollars and possible imprisonment.
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Oleg
New Eclothia
Artiely
Food Mandatey Commissione
Iate
Food and Dairy Commissioner
Common Sense of the People Cited in Historic Settlement
A fragment reflecting on the public judgment of citizens who previously settled disputes wisely in their own time and manner. The remark hints at a continuing belief in collective wisdom guiding community decisions.
Philadelphians Offer Seed Grain Aid to Nebraska Farmers
A Philadelphia movement under the Press seeks to send twenty five car loads of seed grain to famine-stricken Nebraska farmers. The Pennsylvania Railroad will transport free from points in Pennsylvania to Chicago, aided by Senator William V. Allen’s assurances that Nebraskans face widespread starvation and seed shortages as spring sowing nears.
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William V. Allen
Nebraska
Sound Finance and Popular Government Debate
John Fr. McMaster argues in April Forum that a sound financial system is achievable under popular government. He cites historical trials of the U S Constitution, warning against overreliance on majority rule for complex financial questions, and emphasizes experience over theory in shaping lasting monetary policy.
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John Fr. McMaster
Earth
Congress
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Williaml. Wilson
West Virginia
James H. Blount
Georgia
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Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn Street Railway Company
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Lackawanna Democracy
Washington
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Scranton Traction Company
Tts
Adima Avenue
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Pennsysvania
Eng- Het
House of Commons
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Thoweberg
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Klek
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Atlantic
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Jewett
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National Lead CO
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Cornell
Washington Ave
Stanley
Estelle
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North
Washington Avenue
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Mull & CO
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Balance Books
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Crawford
Leon Isaac Pens
Lackkwanna Ave
Spalding
M. Florey
Wyoming Avenue
Eureka
Clemons, Ferber, O'Malley
Lackawanna Avenue
DR. Hill & Son
Albany
First National
Pierce’s Market
WEBE
Weber Piano
Guernsey Brothers
Wvomine
E. Grewer
S A.m. Tod P
J. Grewtr
Post Office
Peng
Sprice Street
Wheelain
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Spruce St
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Wyoming
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