New York Representative Frank and Oray Room 44 Tribune Building
Tribune reports received from the Associated Press outline the Portorfiion matter in Scranton Pennsylvania. The Tribune notes its standing as a leading North American newspaper and its role in contracting for AP news service.
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New York
Frank & Oray
Tribune Muilding
New York City
Scranton
Tribune
Associated Prem
the Tribune
North Aero Pennsylvania
Spain seeks new war loan amid Cuban peace reports
Scranton reports from Madrid reveal Spain aiming to negotiate another war loan as secret Cuban peace talks surface. The April 19 item notes tensions over Cuba and potential escalation.
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Madrid
Spain
McKinley Faces Civil Service Reform and Patronage Clash
Washington reports suggest President McKinley may revoke some Civil Service Order changes made by Grover Cleveland to entrench partisan appointees. The discussion notes McKinley’s independence from reformers, hints at tariff policy, currency plans, and reactions to editorial guidance from reform journals. The piece ends by questioning if Tom Paul will challenge a court ruling in the South African republic.
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Washington
McKinley
Cleveland
Chicago
Carl Schurz
Richard Watson Gilder
Larry Gedkin
Clowland
White House
Quay
Platt
Foroaker
Buzzard's Bay
Grover
Muswump
Canton
Harper's Weekly
Century Magasine
New York Evening Post
Congress
William McKinley
Grover Moreland Longeer
Krueger
High Court
South African Republic
Tom Paul
Wkely
Arekely
Finance Committee
Senate
Governor Black Advocates Civil Service Reform
The governor urges civil service reform stressing practical merit, prompt effective legislation, and selection based on competence and character rather than rigid exam scores. He argues for discretionary judgment by appointment powers and broader eligibility to reduce injustice and improve public integrity. He notes Albany considers a bill reflecting these ideas.
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Civil Service Ig
Albany
Black
Civil service reform advocates merit based exams and limits
The article argues for merit examinations overseen by the civil service commission or appointing power, capping higher ratings, and tying final marks to the appointing authority. It notes the need to focus on intelligence and character, not just book knowledge, and critiques overly theoretical systems while praising practical public service qualities.
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Civil Rerview Commissioners
Civil Service Commibelonen
Fair Play for Yankee Railroads in Senate Fight
A study argues Congress should curb Canadian rail bonding privileges that let Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk undercut U.S. carriers, claiming heavy subsidies and tax exemptions harm American workers and capital. It cites tax comparisons with Union Pacific, New York Central, and New Haven and notes Pennsylvania supports candidates.
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Congress
Edward Farrer
Toronto
Senate
American Trunk Snes
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk Railways
Union Pacific
New York Central
New York and
New Haven
United States
Baltimore American Blames Deadlock on Election System
The Baltimore American criticizes the current method of electing United States senators as a cause of deadlock and argues the Hayes-Tilden episode would be similarly affected by the presidential system.
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Baltimore
Beet sugar industry in U S could emerge with farmer stock gains
An agricultural bulletin examines domestic beet sugar prospects in the United States noting European co operative factory models, costs of production, and potential for rural education and peace in Kansas and Nebraska. It cites German data and U S factory attempts, plus reflections on public trust and the Tilton Beecher scandal.
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Agricultural Department
Germany
Western Beet Sugar Company
Watsonville
Cal
Europe
France
Austria
England
Kansas
Nebraska
Mississippi
International conference plan outlined for silver issue
Washington April 16 The president appoints Senator Wolcott ex Vice President Stevenson and Mr Paine as commissioners to pave the way for an international conference on the silver question This move aims to bring the discussion to the American public via press coverage and secure a conference hosted in Washington if feasible The article notes the selected commissioners are praised for their suitability and the process may influence upcoming tariff legislation and fiscal year timing.
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Wishington
Wolcott
Colorado
Stevenson
Tlllinois
Han
J. Paine
Massachusetts
Midant
McKinnes
United States
Washington
Remwon
Reputatton
House Strife Deepens as Republicans Hold Line on Tariff
The article reports ongoing tariff debates with reductions on wool failing to gain ground and a rejected demand from the Sumarr Trust for favorable schedule changes. Democratic factions split, Bailey defeating Bryan allies by a two to one vote to avoid cooperation with Simpson and his followers, while Republicans press ahead amid internal party tensions.
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Sumar Trust
Bailey
Bryan
Reed
Democracy
Jerry
Simpson
Bryannies
Special Features of the Pro Posed Road Law
Lancaster New Era discusses the Hamilton road bill highlighting a permanent road board, limited taxation, and a system of labor payment. The article notes reforms such as districting townships into twenty mile sections with a road master to oversee work and ensure road maintenance year to year. It cites strong farmer support from 101 of 108 granges replying in favor.
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Common Pleas Court
Board of Supervisors
Commonwealth
Tribune Gains on Hoe Presses in Scranton Plant Upgrades
The Scranton Tribune has installed R. H. Hoe presses and expanded its plant to meet growing circulation. The Tribune is praised as a model newspaper with clean, bright typography and strong editorial writing. Editor Livy Richards is lauded for elevating the paper’s literary and editorial impact in Pennsylvania.
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Pittston
Scranton Tribune
R. H. Hoe
Ths
Tribune
Livy &. Richard
Pittstonians
Pennsylvania
Trem
Richard
Pipe’s Enchanted Bowl Dreaming of Joys from the Devil
A fragmentary poem describes a pipe’s engraved bowl releasing giddy fantasies and evanescent visions. The speaker is bound by smoky thrall as censer-like smoke swirls, while a conard bowl grants meager sustenance and lingering dreams of joy attributed to a subtle soul of the devil in the bow, Ralvah Alton in the Lotus.
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Ralvah Alton
Spirit of Spring shines through store inventory
The advertisement extols abundant stock and bright displays inviting all shoppers to spend any amount. It promises an honest return for money and urges year round patronage, linking the store to every buying need.
Spring Jacket and Suit Sale Expands Inventory
We planed for business this spring and are seeing the results with more new lots to investigate. It signals another busy buying week with Misses Spring Jackets from 1.23, Ladies jackets from 4.98, capes from 1.23, suits from 4.98, and skirts from 1.49.
Complete stock of English Tweeds and Drap d’et es
Our stock is complete and attractive with daily demand for Fine English Tweeds Covert Cloths and Drap d etes. We offer every color and combination at the right price. A choice line of Black and Colored Drap de etes and Drap de Moscovienne Cloth ideal for tailor made garments.
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New York City
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