Scranton Truth marks twelfth anniversary in bold issue
The Scranton Truth celebrates its twelfth anniversary with a 24 page special issue and a colored cover, praising growth, community investment, and its role in Scranton's development. It contrasts with rival papers and notes amicable differences with neighbors, while mocking calls for another international monetary conference and bimetallism.
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Scranton Truth
Truth
Willis
United States
Debates on Salvation Army reform and arbitration talks
The current number of The New Unity critiques centralized Salvation Army leadership and predicts dynastic risk after General Booth. It notes American distrust of church centralization, praises the Army’s focus on Jesus rather than sermons, and references Ballington Booth’s departure. A Washington gathering of 400 leaders aims to promote arbitration over war between Britain and the United States, with optimistic views from Rev. Hamlin on gradual war decline and rules of civilized warfare.
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Jesus
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Great Britain
United States
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Plett
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Magdeburg
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Europe
Pratt Named as Sovereign Authority in New York
The New York Evening Post questions why professors do not revise textbooks on constitutional government to declare that sovereignty rests in the people and legislature in New York, not the governor, citing Thomas C. Pratt as the sovereign.
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New York Evening Post
New York State
Thomae C. Pratt
United States Mineral Production Shows 1895 Rise
The Mining and Engineering Journal credits R P Rothwell with a detailed 1895 mineral and metal statistics table. US output totaled 2075,881,505 in value, metals at 201,015,120, non metal products at 433,206,385, with net value around 25,881,500 after deductions, noting iron copper and coal leadership amid global depression and calls for arbitration.
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Mining and Engineering Journal
New York
United States
Rothwell
Aan International
Great Britain
Jury Service Reflections From a Scranton Juror
A Scranton citizen writes about jury service revealing mixed feelings after five days. He jokes about the trial by jury system, laments being taken from business for trivial cases tied to drinking sprees, and complains of the foul jury room and delays. He notes his quiet social nature within the local fraternity.
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Scranton
Board of Health
Courtroom Impressions From A Five Day Jury Service
The narrator recalls court life during a five day jury service, naming Judge Quaster and district attorney John R. Jones, describing the stenographer, messenger, and a mix of lawyers and jurors. He observes jurors as varied, notes the saloon problem as a major source of trouble, and reflects on the overall experience and its lessons.
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John R. Jones
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Wateon
Harris
Judeo Ward
Colonel Fitzsimmons
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Pde Son-in-Law Life Note Cited
A brief Life note quotes a father-in-law expressing concern about income while remarking his son-in-law’s worry over minor matters, reflecting domestic conversation tone.
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Scranton City Affairs And Superstitions Horoscope
Daily Horoscope notes a child born today will see harm from harvesting a green crop. The reformer must first be known as a crank. No new candidate for Scranton's chief position by press time. Scranton should avoid selling the Center Street station house to allow possible reuse.
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Ingrain Carpets Offer At49c Per Yard
Recent weeks bring steady carpet shipments as a local trader promotes a broad range of all wool, yard wide ingrain carpets. The buy emphasizes quality patterns, clean quiet neutral tints, and durability with a quoted price of 49 cents per yard.
New Tapestry Brussels Carpets at Great Prices
The store touts 10 wire kind Brussels carpets and a wide selection of hall and stair patterns. It promises quality, reputable makes, and a stock ample enough for a city twice our size. Customers are invited to compare prices and see the store as a carpet depot for all sizes, beginning at the yard.
Moquette Carpets Offer Beautiful Floors At Low Prices
Moquette carpets described as beautiful and varied with borders, jointless, cord warp, plain, and fancy types. Made of strong material, affordable for all, selling from 10 cents per yard.
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