Scranton Metropolis Promotes Growth and Utilities
The city boasts elevation above tide at 740 feet and an estimated 1895 population of 103,000 with 20,599 registered voters. It cites $900,000 in school property, 12,000 school children, and $10 million in bank deposits, claiming cheaper electric power than Niagara and potential as a new industries hub. The Scranton Times rejoins United Press to expand news delivery.
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Pennsylvania
Niagara
United States
Re-election of City Solicitor Torrey by 2 to 18 vote
The council narrowly re elected City Solicitor Torrey amid opposition led by Mr Sando. The piece credits Torrey’s proven merit and criticizes the anti Torrey bloc while praising Democratic and Independent supporters and urging municipal reform in third class Pennsylvania cities. It cites the Philadelphia Times on uniform city government and the flaws of current administration.
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Pittsburg
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Centralized mayoralty and council reform urged for third class cities
A city government reform proposal argues for a strong centralized mayor with control over all departments except finance and a single council elected by districts and at large. It cites paying councilmen higher wages to reduce bribe risk and notes potential adoption in Pennsylvania. A side remark praises the Standard Fender promoted to Philadelphia traction interests.
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Pittesburg
Allegheny
Morksboro
Third-Dass
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court Split Signals Turbulent Tax Reform Debate
The editorial laments a four to four U S Supreme Court division on income tax constitutionality, predicting harsher enforcement and widespread public opposition. It notes the era’s currency clash with free silver sentiment and surveys Illinois lawmakers on coinage, concluding with calls for reform and a cautious legislative timetable.
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United States Supreme Court
The Future Is Hopeful Says Rev Shaw In The Citizen
Rev W Hudson Shaw argues in The Citizen that despite modern nerves and rapid change the Anglo Saxon race can face dangers with hope. He contrasts contemporary pessimism with Burke’s ancient piety and urges faith over fear in confronting perplexing problems.
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W. Hudson Shaw
Europe
America
Edmund Burke
Sound Doctrine and Policy Debates Spur International Ties
From the Washington Post and Altoona Tribune, editors discuss Senator Frye’s stance on American expansion, Monroe doctrine vigor, and Hawaii and Pago Pago facilities while urging congruent treatment for teachers and judges in pension schemes.
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Washington Post
Frye
Maine
Gen- Herman
Buch
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South America
Oceans
Gulf
Islamia
Pearl Harbor
Honolulu
San Francisco
Pago Pago
Cuba
Canada
English Shame Over Wilde Word Set Reveals National Disgrace
The Sun reports that Englishmen show rare shame at the Wilde Word set in London. It marks the first time such a deep national disgrace is felt by a populace newly aware of the issue, stirring anger toward the human reptiles who caused it.
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London
Doom of Aestheticism Declared by News Outlets
The passage condemns aestheticism and related arts as doomed, calling for swift punishment of the accused or suspected. It notes contemporary newspapers unify in denouncing the cult and its innovations.
Daily Horoscope and Miscellany From The Tribune
Astrolabe cast for Tuesday April 9 1895 notes a birthday quirk for a girl born this day and predicts changing interest in anniversaries. Witty asides cite Oscar Wilde and Marquis of Queensberry rules while political admonitions warn against discussing Spain Peru or Venezuela and avoiding income tax law in front of South Side Democratic councilmen.
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Peru
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