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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1897
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune notes receipt of a special AP report wire into its office marking a push to secure premier news coverage. Prominent figures including William Connell of New York and Frank & Oray are cited in connection with the venture as the paper seeks best-in-class distribution in the region.
The store markets continual seasonal spirit across its stock promising bright, well priced goods. It urges loyalty regardless of spending size and invites customers to make it their year-round shopping destination.
Washington dispatch highlights champion boxer Bob Fitzgerald inventing a punching platform now cleared for patent after an in-person exam. The piece also surveys militia organization plans, civil service appointments, and a theater scene with politicians and officials in attendance, detailing shifts and disputes over district staffing and salaries.
April 21, 1897. Democratic council members consider limiting their long sitting sessions as weariness prompts talk of ending meetings. The remark hints at reform discussions among local lawmakers in Scranton.
The Philadelphia Ledger condemns excessive immigrant labor and cheap foreign workers as a cause of poor wages and living conditions in the coal districts. It urges restricting immigration, aligning with the Dingley and Lodge bills to curb foreign labor influx and protect domestic jobs.
A brief urging for expedited divorce proceedings between winter and spring emphasizes timely resolutions. Authorities or courts are not named in the accessible text, but the call underscores the need for quicker determinations in marital dissolutions.
A proposal from Rev. A. J. Cane aims to establish a university of applied Christianity in Owledge. The project would build a large, Europe style cathedral with classrooms, reading rooms, gym, and an emergency mission, offering free evening classes and low price concerts to enrich workers and the poor. A London style workers club and a lecture bureau would broaden access to entertainment and education.
The text discusses on street engineers and workers handling an hcident. It notes preference for Dr. Confeld over a city project and mentions a Haaleton exchange about a German Lutheran church collecting clothing for Africa. It suggests prioritizing Northeastern Pennsylvania to clothe the poor and civilize residents.
The piece notes Frank Noyes's suit against Dana for criminal libel was dropped after Dana issued a partial retraction. It credits Dana with shaping American journalism while acknowledging human error. The article praises Dana's influence and questions Swallow's pending sentence.
A New York City project outlines an Industrial Colony Association to educate youths through self government in a Wallkill Valley farm and a summer camp. The plan envisions a youth parliament with elected judges and police, paid in colony currency, supervised by adults.
Editorials from the Philadelphia Inquirer and Bulletin speculate on a brewing political clash between Platt and McKinley. They question editorial silence and consider whether Pennsylvania’s legislature can manage industry better than established leaders. The Bulletin notes only twenty of 934 bills progressed toward the executive mansion, implying fewer future successes may be preferable.
A cautious physician is urged to shield the patient from knowledge of legislative proceedings in Marriebure and to keep news of the poach crop failure from the patient.
The Scranton Tribune announces a rapid printing press that can produce four to eight page papers, fold them, and package in sets of fifty. The new machine, moving within the press room, marks a bold leap in circulation and newspaper production.
A letter criticizes U S policy on Cuba and Spain arguing the nation failed its duty to intervene. The writer asserts action could have halted the Cuban crisis, freed prisoners, exposed spies, and safeguarded ships in Havana. The piece decries the government for inaction.
The store announces a busy spring purchase cycle with new Misses and Ladies Spring Jackets, Capes, Suits, and Separate Skirts at bargain prices. Dress Goods include 20 Wool Star Checks at 39c and 38 inch Bicycle Suitings at 20c, plus All Wool French Vigogne at 50c. The firm notes shedding its carpet line to better serve customers.
Our stock offers the most complete and attractive selection of Silk and Wool novelties in New York City. Wool grenadines and Elamines are included in a refined assortment and exclusive pieces are highlighted for discerning buyers.
Daily horoscope by Ajaccus the Tribane Astrologer notes a chjid born today will favor winter remedies. It references The Times form of the people and reports on Turkish war discussion, a council deadlock, and rumors about a barnstormer. Advice warns to judge men carefully.
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