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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1897
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune reports a press room accident delaying Monday’s edition. The paper will be printed on Truth’s press this week with help from J A Scranton & Son and Barrett and Jordan. patrons asked for indulgence during the interruption.
A discussion argues against special taxes on city residents for country road improvements. It contends taxes should be equitable across wheelmen and wagon drivers, warning farmers opposing road work threaten rural progress and young migrants to cities. The piece criticizes bias and cites hazards, urging fair charges and broader benefits.
The Rev Dr Henry J Brann of New York argues that with 70 million Americans only about 20 million attend church and contends this makes the United States not a Christian nation in a strict sense He suggests many unaffiliated still exhibit Christian ethics and civic duty and criticizes relying on census church figures to gauge faith. He cites Cuba as a caution against hollow praise and ineffective aid.
The text states American interests in Hawaii are paramount and native and Hawaii-born Americans hold two thirds of June 1593 investments totaling 26.841 million. It argues Hawaii’s debt at about 84 million could be paid by one year’s exports, and under American control exports could rise from 8.5 million to double or triple, highlighting untapped natural wealth ready for development.
The piece argues that Hawaii annexation offers a vast value for the United States by securing textile industry interests and preventing Japanese competition from expanding in Hawaii. It notes Hawaii presents a free acquisition with owners’ consent and mocks tariff limits against cheap Japanese labor, highlighting pacific coast industry risk.
Hon. J Sterling Morton argues in the April Forum for reduced local government costs and economical administration. He cites rising federal expenses and wasteful projects, urging pensions and salaries cut to meet necessities while warning of widespread discontent if unchecked.
In a reflective note the author questions political manipulation of honors and civil service, advocates sustaining both Pittston newspapers the Item and the Evening Gazette, dismisses claims of Senator Mason’s anger, and notes vast bicycle patents since 1876 with room for more innovation.
Gossip section reports President McKinley plans a few days vacation on the Revenue Cutter Dolphin to ease White House strain. Office seekers flood the capital while Major Bittinger and other nominees navigate patronage battles. new members Rhea and Lewis draw attention for outspoken conduct and fashion remarks.
A reader notes an odd scene where a man lounges in a public setting wearing white gloves over patent leather shoes, his feet resting on his chair, drawing attention as he leans back.
The piece argues against the treaty, labeling it harmless yet unsound by proposing arbitration with Great Britain only per case, without a permanent tribunal. It notes the president would appoint arbitrators with Senate approval, reaffirming but not changing U S arbitration policy.
The Pittston Gazette reports William Connell of Lackawanna touting Third National Bank of Scranton loans totaling about 9,000,000 over four years with losses of only 2,250. The piece cites official figures, praising banker William H. Peck while noting his ties and stated experience in banking.
In Ethel Halton’s poem The Angel of the Flowers from Frank Leslie’s Monthly a royal garden overflows with blooms laid at a dead king’s tomb. Angels roll away the stone and the lilies signal Christ’s rising with scepters and crowns found within fragrant cups.
We are fully equipped to execute orders for awnings for hotels public buildings and private residences in the best workmanship. The new awnings on the Board of Trade Building were made and put up by us and stand as a specimen of our work in the awning line.
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