Scranton Transit safety pledge under fire in fender dispute
Scranton focuses on the Traction Company after a coroner’s jury acquits the motorman and conductor in a fatality. Editorials demand enforcement of a promised safety fender program, arguing public liability and legal duty require fendered cars and accountability for safety failures.
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Central Railway Company
Baltimore
Scranton Traction Company
Merritt Lawrence
Traction Company
Scranton
Emall
Ita
State license reform and Brooks law debate in Scranton
The discussion centers on amending liquor and license laws, with proposed annual fees for wholesalers and distributors, changes to the Brooks law, and enforcement measures. Editorials question penalties for brewers and distillers, advocate stronger county-level oversight, and critique foreign policy rhetoric and the cost of public services.
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Inst
State Senate
Mitchell
Jefferson
Commonwealth of A
Cid
Mayo
Strooks
Scranton
Counele
Itin
Palmer Predicts Silver and Gold Dollar Equality Debate
Senator Palmer of Sinuis forecasts the next Democratic convention will not back free silver due to party goals of dollar value parity with gold. He argues Chicago platform seeks equal value for gold and silver dollars and warns free coinage would lower value. He predicts prosperity ahead and a Republican focus on annexation and navy, with the era’s key issues shaped by tariffs and monetary policy.
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Palmer
Sinuis
Democratic Party
Chicago
Cleveland
Sandwich Islands
Cuba
Ig Palmer
Jesus
Sunday observance and state limits on work of employers
The Globe argues that public policy should protect a day of rest and worship by limiting Sunday work, especially by railway employers, while avoiding coercion of religious duties. It asserts the state cannot enforce the fourth commandment but can safeguard conscience and prevent wage-earners from choosing between faith and livelihood. It warns against overreach yet supports enforcing a Sabbath rest within reasonable bounds.
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Toronto
Canada
Scranton
Globe Whlera
Jayne
Hu Ft
Mont Str
Peramelon
Right to libel trial limits overreaching prosecutions
The Philadelphia Times argues that allowing prompt criminal or civil proceedings anywhere in the Union against a journalist would subject press to adventurers and multisite legal actions. It contends rights must protect journalists from being hauled before courts nationwide without proper warrants, preserving free press while upholding due process.
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Philadelphia Times
Noven Han
Donn
Washington
Dame Thine Institute
Union
Done
Alaska
New Mexico
Maine
Sdecha
Ita Free Pro
Free Schoola
Univerant
Tiber Sulta
Common Sense at Laxt
The excerpt argues that American sympathy should align with Cuban revolutionaries against Spanish rule, likening Spain’s oppression to King George’s and urging a proper U S government stance toward the rebels. It reflects a pro independence viewpoint and calls for moral support for the revolt.
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Chicago Times-Herald
King George
Spain
Recognition of Rebels and the Republic’s Role
An inquiry into who may lawfully support patriots fighting for freedom in the hemisphere. The question defends the great republic as the enduring exemplar of liberty since the nation’s origin.
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Great Republic
How to Reduce Legal Expenses from the Globe
The Toronto Globe urges urgent law reform and presents avoiding lawsuits as the quickest path to cut costs. It argues that all resources fail when pursuing litigation and stresses prevention over protracted court action.
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Toronto Globe
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Amaccus on April 10 1896
The Tribune Astrologer offers a Wednesday forecast noting a child born today may doubt money politics and foreign finance influence. It hints spring blooms in Beranton and advises planting seeds by the full moon or in poor conditions after. The piece mentions a musical refrain and cautions about overcoats and underlayers.
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Amaccus
the Tribune
Rothschilde
Beranton
The Best Paint or None Rule for Real Estate
The text argues that painting is the best real estate investment, protecting buildings and reducing repairs. It notes painted houses sell better and that many remain unsold for lack of paint, promoting the maxim that one should use the best paint or none.
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Brooks Law
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Smith
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Jewett
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Fahnestock
W Armstrong & Mekelvy
National Lead Co
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L Lead CO
Orna
Samnters
NEW Firm
Glemons
Ferder
O'Malley
Lackawanna Avenue
Aylesworth’s
Wyoming Ave
Ister
Fosterina
E. S. Jaffray & Co
M. Florey
Wyoming Avenue
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Hs Nine
WM. T. Smitfi
Pierce’s Market
Guernsey Bros
Wyoming. Ave
Eureka
Washington Ave
DR. Hill & Son
Albany
Beth
First National Bank
Prand
Lackawanna Ave
North
Washington Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
Hull & CO
Derren
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