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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1897
Page
5
The Tribune reports it received and plans to contract with a major world organization for a comprehensive service. William Connell identified as a representative of the Tribune and details of the contracting offer are described in the report.
The Republican party met at Harrisburg twice to declare support for civil service reform. The question remains if the Harrisburg legislature will honor that pledge or ignore it.
The Tribune announces a new Hoe press from J. How & Co of New York, capable of printing up to 24 000 copies per hour and folding 4 to 16 page sheets. The upgrade, costing about 720 000, aims to boost size from six to sixteen pages daily and strengthen readership and advertising reach.
The piece argues Secretary Long should undo a predecessor’s policy limiting armor plate prices below manufacturing cost. It warns building government armor plants is costly and slow and notes armor plates are an expensive luxury likely to become outdated by future war tech. It frames navy-building risks as universal to progress.
The Spanish press praises U S neutrality enforcement but may misread the motive. The administration must enforce the laws though this clashes with sympathy for Spain amid Cuban turmoil and American property losses. Public confidence in President McKinley shapes calls to Congress.
The piece argues that sympathies for Cuban insurgents remain strong and that the new executive should pursue vigorous but measured foreign policy. It favors passage of the pending belligerency resolution with presidential approval to ensure consistent US support and fair treatment for Cuba. It reflects on Voorhees as a fading example of self made public leadership.
A Victorian style observation notes the Dickinson trial verdict as a near fair result given the crude legal framework for damages. It critiques the sensational public exposure of Anna Dickinson and the cross examination, arguing the jury's 64 cent sum reflects limited justice amid unseemly court drama.
A proposed measure in Harrisburg would exempt all real estate from taxation beyond the value of judgments mortgages and liens of record. Assessors would deduct these encumbrances from assessed valuations and owners would be taxed only on the difference. The act requires sworn statements confirming liens are bona fide and perjury penalties apply.
The piece argues that steam railways and electric railways share the same right to eminent domain and urges the legislature to heed this demand. It notes the necessity of promptly addressing the legal power and its application to railway interests.
At the July 4 1811 anniversary meeting of the Pennsylvania Society of the Cincinnati in Philadelphia a resolution was passed to appoint a committee to raise funds by subscription for a monument to General George Washington the Father of the Country. A five member committee was named and soon issued a public appeal for contributions.
The article recalls how a £2,000 subscription in 1811 grew to $240,000, funding a Washington monument to be dedicated May 1 in Fairmount Park Philadelphia. It credits Pennsylvania with the endeavor and describes official and private commemorations amid broader political tensions and neutrality concerns.
An April Home Magazine piece by Congressman Hardy of Indiana argues for Cuban independence, condemning Spanish rule as taxation without representation. It cites Cuba’s small native representation, heavy debt, and lavish salaries for Spanish officials, alleging profits flow to Spain while Cuban development is stalled.
A public dispute over Cuban governance accuses Spanish officials of massive treasury theft and repeated corruption. The piece argues for U S intervention under the Monroe Doctrine, citing Spain's brutal Cuban war and the need to defend liberty and commercial interests.
The piece argues honest people may share guilt in fraud by worshipping money as a social symbol. Wealth is praised only when tied to character. otherwise it fuels deception, oppression, and ruin. It cautions readers to resist enticements and demand integrity in public and private life.
We are going out of the carpet business and must clear about 20000 dollars worth of carpets oil cloths and mattings. The sale offers 25 to 50 percent savings as stock is disposed of quickly due to tariff changes. Curtain and drapery department will expand after the sale. Thanking patrons for past support.
We offer complete awning fabrication and installation services for hotels public buildings and private residences. The Board of Trade Building showcases our latest awning work and craftsmanship.
A reflective piece argues public opinion aligns with law when revealed, yet warns of influence drawing people toward a ruinous end. It questions the nature of public opinion, claiming it mirrors individual views and that many are swayed by wealth focused on character, sharing in wrongdoing.
A Nicholwon Haamine correspondent reports gas strike near Loyelton in this county. Observers suspect the escaped gas ties to Tonk harinock political figures, with details uncertain and officials monitoring the situation.
A years long personal arc ends as a counter in Miss Raho Martht reaches the end of its forty four year tenure. Local curiosity and pride mark the moment as a small landmark in the community history.
Daily horoscope by Ajacchus warns a child born today faces danger from Wyoming county gas fumes. April showers unlikely to boost hog crop prospects at the courthouse. Ajocebus offers quirky, cautionary maxims about luck and danger.
Poetic lines express unwavering love across time and distance. The speaker vows enduring friendship and faithfulness, noting past and future lives and spheres where their bond persists as a budding, unfulfilled blossom. Gelatt Burress signs perhaps as the author or dedicatee.
In elegant English drapery and novelty wear, we offer rich colors and combinations at right prices. Covert cloth and black and colored dress fabrics, silk grenadines, etamines, and wool novelties fill our stock, claimed as the most complete this side of New York. Exclusive silk line and leading wool dress goods drive as a sale, with strong demand for all wool items and active selling in the department.
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