Tribune Reports On National News Service Contract
The Tribune carried a report from the Associated Press via a special wire about the world’s largest news gathering service. Governor Hastings nominated State Superintendent Schaeffer again and the state senate confirmed the appointment, praising Schaeffer’s public service and deeming politics irrelevant to his leadership of the school department.
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The Spring Elections and Republican Warning
The piece argues Democratic claims of nationwide Popocratic gains are exaggerated after recent local elections. It notes Chileno’s mayoral race where Bryan's side outpolled Harrison and suggests local results reflect national splits. It warns Republicans to avoid internal strife while praising Theodore Roosevelt’s appointment as assistant secretary of the navy for reliability and capability.
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Quay Seeks Reform Measures During Harrisburg Visit
Senator Quay advocates Pennsylvania reform bills in Harrisburg. He urges passage of civil service expansion and public franchise accountability, estate balances earning interest, a new capitol built affordably, and an inheritance tax to restore revenues. He calls for early adjournment and criticizes the mining department bill as wasteful, suggesting the governor can set an economy example.
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Financial View Inside Home Magazine by Marcus A Miller
Marcus A Miller argues the governments finances resemble a business borrower with depleted reserves. He contends the last administration failed to provide sufficient revenue and warns a run on funds followed by currency instability.
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Currency reform and policy debates in 1890s dispatch
The article discusses plans for government backed currency reforms including time bonds and national bank notes, replacing gold reserves, and making dollars legal tender. It weighs objections about bank control, compares British and gold bond ideas, and cites related political figures and broader economic context.
Senator Elkins Favors Discriminating Duties On Imports
In the senate on Monday Senator Elkins argued for a 10 percent discriminating duty on imports carried in foreign ships. He warned it would boost American shipbuilding, save vast sums spent abroad, and reduce dependence on foreign flags. He dismissed retaliation fears and urged the policy as essential to make the United States a leading maritime power. The speech drew praise from Republicans and criticism from Democrats including Bryan, with notice of Lincoln's Republican mayoral win and Cuba described harshly by the Philadelphia Press.
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Gossip at the Capital reveals Penrose Arizona governor bid
Special to The Scranton Tribune reports Arizona candidate R. A. Petree claims misrepresentation over his ties to Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania. Petree asserts Penrose is an Arizona resident with property there and no outside influence guides his candidacy. The article also recounts anecdotes about political figures and a briefing from Senator Hanna.
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April magazines review spans Grant memorial to Wells fiction
The Century features a Grant memorial issue with Sherman letter and Porter's Petersburg notes, plus contributions on Vicksburg, Hamilton portraits, and the Fur Bear as an Animal. McClure's highlights Grant portraits and Kipling Stevenson serials, while Wells' The War of the Worlds appears in Cosmopolitan. Bookman and Home Magazine offer literary news and Peary expedition visuals.
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April St Nicholas Magazine Review and Contents
The piece surveys Gotley’s Initial article and Piper on beauty, with portraits. notes the Daly stock company feature and Miss Rehan. remarks on the Master Click Book, poems by Bangs Fawcett Scollard, and various artworks. Editorial voice praises novelty yet cautions against overfast trendy material. also mocks the Hart Aurora philosopher and promises broad, varied reading for children.
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Diplomats Demand Higher Pay and Prestige for U S Envoys
The New York Sun argues reforming international offices by raising ambassador salaries and trimming abuse. It calls for annual pay increases to at least 10,000 and 24,000 in specified currencies, plus displaying national identity at major European capitals.
Able to See a Joke in the Montrose Democrat
A fragment from the Montrose Democrat discusses the Beranton Triune among the paper’s entertaining exchanges. It notes the piece remains uncompromising toward Republicanism yet finds humor, suggesting Philadelphia Republican cousins could learn from it.
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Thurston Print Promotes Artistic Printing in Portland
The Thurston Print at 97 Exchange Street Portland Maine prides itself on artistic printing. The shop is highlighted as one of the few in the country capable of quality artistic work matching its name.
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Man Returns from Washington in Anger Over Drug Store Offer
Dejected man explains his stance after coming home from Washington and confronting a drug store clerk who offered “something equally as good.” The confrontation is described with emphasis on his strained mood and determination to act.
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Awnings Installed on Board of Trade Building Spotlight
We are fully equipped to execute orders for awnings for hotels public buildings and private residences. The new awnings upon the Board of Trade Building were made and put up by us and are a specimen of our work in the awning line.
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