Scranton City poised as industrial hub and reform debate
The piece extols Scranton as a healthy, growing Northeastern Pennsylvania metropolis with 1895 estimates showing 108000 population and 20599 registered voters. It surveys civic issues from jury reform and the income tax to religious progress and local politics, noting Governor Hastings and Philadelphia matters while calling for independent thought in the Democratic party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Niagara
United States
Recognize Cuba's Independence Sparks United Action
The Cuban patriots declare independence from Spain and establish a republic in name. The revolt is portrayed as a planned struggle for liberty, with the article urging immediate U S recognition of the new republic. It cites past aid to freedom as context for current policy.
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Cuba
Cuban Patriota
Spain
Republic of Cuba
United States
Lord North
King George
France and Cuba policy urged by Carbondale paper
The article argues for moral support of Cuba by the United States, citing France’s aid to American independence and the U S role as defender of liberty. It also notes Carbondale Anthracite endorsing Hon. J. Donald Cameron for president in 1896 and questions the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
J. Donald Cameron
Modern church must align with present needs, not past rites
A discussion notes that pastors should attune ministrations to contemporary life rather than venerable records. It argues reform in how church work meets modern flesh and moral challenges, reflecting Wyoming conferences' liberalizing trend and rising generation's influence. It also cites critiques of income tax acts and oleo laws, urging legislative repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Compulsory Education Resolution Advised by Pittsburg Citizens
At a mass meeting in Pittsburg citizens read and adopted a resolution urging passage of the Farr compulsory educational bill. The document argues education is a state duty with compulsory attendance, noting existing laws and prior compulsory measures while defending compulsory schooling as un-American only to the extent of delaying action. It cites public schools born from law and public sentiment and urges enforcement across the commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Earth
Grand Union
Commonwealth
Allegheny and
Farr
Pitteburg
Income tax details from New York Herald
The document outlines the new income tax rules for 1804 including rates, exemptions, and who must file. It covers resident and non resident subjects, deductions, who is taxed on foreign or domestic income, and penalties for noncompliance along with filing deadlines and special cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
United States
Internal Revenue
Unified effort to preserve party harmony and welfare
The speaker argues against factional methods and patronage. A united approach is needed to repudiate bold individuals who bully the party, showing there is no place for them. Harmony within the Republican ranks is tied to overall state welfare and public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bloat Fassett
Republican Party
State of
New York
Tammany Hall
Daily Moroscope Forecast for Thursday April 11 1896
The Tribune Astrologer Ajacchus notes a spring fever keeps lazy men in its grip and warns a maiden with a journey today should avoid meeting a man with red whiskers. Advice suggests gifts to the Lord need not be advertised on full sheet pewter and warns about German food bans hinting at beer and wind.
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Ajacchus
The
Tribune
Germany
Robinsing
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Frank
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Paris
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Liv
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Exiron
W. W. Davis
W. W. Youngs
Pinterbo
Coranton
Lok
TA Schaxton ‘Thinone
Hecome
D. L
Hobokes
Sycared
Scranton
Messrs. Loftus
Grier and Robinson
Luzerne County
Democratic Party
Mixe
Anna Dickinson
Thompson
Danville
Iteolf
Hastings
John M. Walton
Philadelphia
Walton
Cleveland
Fifty-fourth Congress
Supreme Court
Mon Sinse
White House
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Generalissimo
Harrity
Berrage
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lees
France
England
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North American
Philadelphia Record
Stowe
Ajaccus
Anna Dickinaon
Mr. Cleveland
Holstor Hen Haines
Pittston Fa
Luckawink
Ben Ia
Orna
Desesa
Washington Ave
NEW Firm
Glemnons, Ferber, O'Malley
Lackawanna Avenue
Fosterina
E. S. Jaffray & Co
Samnters
Aylesworth’s
Wyoming Ave
Spalding
M. Florey
Wyoming Avenur, YM. C. A. Building
Eneas Teris
Etmy
Nak Papen
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Eureka
Lawundry
Alaska
Pierce’s Market
DR. Hill & Son
Albany
OVMR
Prang’s
Episcopal
Lackawanna Ave
North
Washington Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
Bull & CO
A, Cormee BP
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