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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1897
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune announces a Sunday edition with expanded content from a leading news association. The report promises the complete coverage of the latest major events delivered to the Tribune building in Scranton.
A brief note from Branton dated April 16 1897 recalls a well attended meeting at the board of trade hall held Monday night highlighting civic business and local cooperation between merchants.
The Tribune plans a rich Saturday issue with Richard Ansteed on the Hawaiian question presenting strong evidence and Queen Liliuokalani’s side. Also a London letters series by Miss Sadie E Rateer on Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee and exclusive reportage from Miss Kaiser. Theodore Hart fiction and a feature on modern Mexico accompany news and home interest pages. Sixteen pages for two cents.
An unnamed senator told the Washington Post that agents of the Mussim and German governments worked to undermine the arbitration treaty. The concern was these foreign powers aimed to erode the pact’s integrity and obstruct its enforcement.
The piece argues revenue growth via inheritance taxes and a higher school levy as fixes to deficits faced by Harrisburg and the Board of Control. It questions past budgeting choices and urges prudent funding of education while noting public acceptance of higher taxes. It cites Grover Cleveland era worries and calls for accountability in school construction and finance.
The Philadelphia Business Men's League is split as Mudolph Blankenburg attacks terms with Quay allies. The Times notes the group lacks real political power having never controlled precincts or elections and warns rebellious public sentiment could spark trouble if Warwick and Martin strike a deal with Quay factions.
A historical critique argues that a factional political alignment has collapsed and calls for a new organization free of individual or factional aims. It condemns reform by outbuilding rivals and predicts the rise of a leader or group genuinely capable of uniting all classes, while noting the persistent lure of the company store over the poor house.
The report claims Mexico would impose prohibitive duties on American cattle and related products if Dingley duties pass and the Senate does not soften them. It argues such measures would hurt U.S. cattle and farm incomes, with farmers facing potential gains of about 25 million dollars, while free trade advocates push theory over practical impact. Senator Ingalls previously quipped that political purity is an iridescent dream, likely referencing Kansas.
A broad memorial signed by Justice Field and other public figures appeals to Congress to pass a federal ban on prize fight depictions in newspapers and mail. It cites Demunax of Cyprus and critiques press publicity as corrupting youth while arguing sentiment, not law, must lead to reform. It also surveys Democratic tariff and silver debates with Bryan and Black amid calls for monetary reform and international bimetallism.
Citizens of Boston weigh a proposal to replace its double council with a single municipal body in a bid for clearer governance. The editorial argues virtue through restraint of the press and stronger mayoral authority, placing responsibility before celebration.
The senate shows indifference to the Macy Paunceforte protocol with talk of possible lapse. The Washington Post urges pursuit of arbitration, arguing against a rigid system and stressing continued American support for peaceful adjudication.
Excerpts from a small 19th century geography describe Wayne County carved from Northampton in 1705 with 66 by 46 miles bounds. It notes distance to New York, Delaware River features, rugged lands, and key townships like Buckingham and Delaware with early tax data. It mentions Milford and Kathany locations and Wayne Northampton representation in the assembly.
The Scranton Tribune notes international use of protests by foreign governments against measures in Congress. It observes Germany and France often discriminate against American products and urges that the United States must insist on its rights to act as it sees fit.
A fragment from Puck notes Mary Jane leaves to cook for a family in the suburbs while Borah Ann confides a love disappointment and seeks a place to brood over her sorrows. The informal item captures light social chatter and minor personal troubles.
Poem fragment features a speaker addressing a robin with lines about spring and a maple tree. The speaker offers the robin a seasonal bargain promising summer habitation in exchange for payment of rent in two shillings, attributed to Mary E. Stone Bassett in Carbondale Seale.
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