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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1897
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune presents its masthead and press associates notice with affiliation details. It notes New York representation and AP wire service delivery, emphasizing the Tribune’s access to complete AP reports and the paper’s standing in Pennsylvania.
In Scranton the councils failed to re-elect City Solicitor Torres last night. The article notes his demonstrated ability and nonpartisan approach to enforcing the law and drafting ordinances. It states he is retained for at least a year due to Democratic failure to adjourn.
The Manufactures committee report warns that coal and iron decline endangers future growth and urges Scranton to diversify industries. It favors local capital investment, home promoters, and forming manufacturing companies to attract external funding without overreliance on outsiders.
A fragmentary report cites a small group of Mirwump extremists criticizing a McKinley supporter over his stance on bimetallism. They denounce a commission to study a possible international bimetallic conference as a sop to silver advocates, arguing for party fidelity and platform alignment.
The article discusses cooperation with the people, the need to liquidate moral debt, and the danger of ignoring party platforms. It notes agitators in the city considering forming a Prohibition church and inviting financial assistance to respond to calls from across the country, urging practical considerations.
The article argues European powers caused the Crete crisis by failing to press Turkish reform and Cretan autonomy. It compares Crete to China’s war, warns of Russian and Western jealousies, and predicts Greece may face a power contest amid growing tensions. It also weighs domestic politics with Judge John M. Garman possibly favored for Pennsylvania Democratic chair.
Clergymen push legislature to ban Sunday baseball and amusements, arguing such events disrupt Sabbath peace and public order. The Scranton baseball club is praised for declining Sunday games, noting profits but questioning permanence of such a shift. The piece questions Republican leaders in Pennsylvania and warns of a day of reckoning.
A local plea urges strict action to stop streetcar spitting. The piece notes tram rules forbid spitting and health boards condemn the practice, calling for magistrates to impose exemplary punishment on offenders.
The piece urges streetcar reform, cites the Binghamton Chronicle’s birthday praise, and questions department store bans and political factions. It notes attempts to illegalize stores, defends statute limits, and warns Wilkes-Barre interests about a charter change to raise municipal debt while a New York firm threatens relocation.
Special correspondence reports a 1900 era El Paso delegation examining Salada New Mexico coal and potential railroad to take coal to market. They assess mines at Thurber and Ther others for coke and coal quality, transport costs, and regional demand in El Paso and the Southwest. They warn that price and logistics must be favorable to proceed, noting El Paso as a growing coal hub and the broader Mexican market expansion.
M. M. Gillam argues a Salada coal field and Capitan timber region, if joined by a railroad 160 miles from El Paso, could dominate output and pricing for coke, lumber, and related markets across a two hundred mile district. Officials foresee easy construction with minimal rockwork and strong regional demand.
Scranton industry pages report The Trib un e installs a Hoe perfecting press enabling eight and ten page editions and a daily increase in copies. Local papers note the upgrade raises capacity to over twenty thousand per hour and positions The Tribune at the forefront of regional print media.
From the Pitteton Gazette a rumor ties Senator Quay to a unified Philadelphia GOP front on state politics. David Martin reportedly consented to a deal after resisting for long, recalled by a humorous Irish cavalry anecdote about receiving orders from unexpected quarters.
The Boston Traveler notes the combined fortunes of the two Stockefelers who hold key influence in the Standard Oil trust surpassing a hundred million dollars. It argues much of this wealth comes from a product seen as a public necessity and questions whether such large charitable gifts reflect sacrifice or mere display.
Congressman Connell notes he is in the hands of his friends regarding the gubernatorial nomination. He stresses that many of those friends hold influence over the election outcome and could sway the final selection.
A Washington Star phrasing laments the plight of three year olds, noting they are too big for carriages and too small for biking, highlighting a humorous or satirical take on childhood milestones.
The store extols its seasonal spirit with bright stock and promises an honest return for any amount spent. It urges continuous patronage and ties purchasing to long term buying needs.
The Busy Garment Room announces a spring stock surge with Misses Spring Jackets from 1.23, Ladies Spring Jackets from 4.98, new Capes from 1.23, Suits from 4.98, and Separate Skirts from 1.49. Dress Goods include 20 wool star checks 38 inches wide at 0.39, 10 shades of double fold bicycle suitings at 0.20, 12 shades of all wool vigogne suitings at 0.50, plus silk and wool novelties at 0.50. The store notes they are expanding staff as they phase out carpet sales.
In stock at our shop a full range of English Tweeds Covert Cloths and Drap d etes in desirable colors and prices. Silk and Wool Novelties Wool Grenadines Etamines available with the latest for fine tailor garments. Exclusive Grenadines in black and colors selling briskly. Dress Goods window shows a special drive on 250 and 48¢ suitings. All wool materials drive strong amid high demand and limited availability.
The Tribune Astrologer notes a 2.10 a m cast for Aqell 34 1897 and offers aphorisms on birthdays, business wisdom, and moral terms. It mocks murder terms and warns about greed, with a quip on wheat speculation.
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