An Extra Sixteen Page Weekend Issue Preview
A lively description of a forthcoming sixteen page weekend edition filled with features. It promises Miss Kaleer’s letter on John Watkins, a Washington letter on US trade with Turkey and Greece, gossip from Gwalli, women’s pages, a serial, social and religious news, music, drama, book reviews, and instructive miscellany.
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Repec
Wright
Miss Kaleer
John T. Watkins
Washington
United States
Turkey
Greece
Gwalli
Scranton street cleaning blamed as public nuisance
In dusty windy weather Scranton streets are described as disgraceful with workers sweeping dust into heaps that blow into pedestrians and shops. The piece calls for action by the board of health and grand jury, urges better funding and a professional street cleaning system, and criticizes tax basics amid city governance. It notes anticipation of Mayor Bailey's street commissioner successor and mocks the current budget system. It ends with a startling aside about the Turkish army.
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Scranton
Board of Health
Grand Jury
Thie
Tatcoft
Bailey
Kingley
Council
McKinley Era Policy Shaping on Spain Indemnity Case
The article argues for strong U S action to secure $10,000 sums for two American sailors Richalieu and Bolton seized by Spanish officials near Santiago de Cuba after leaving Port au Prince. It urges immediate naval measures if Spain refuses payment and praises Harold M Bewall chosen for a Honolulu mission, citing his consul experience.
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McKinley
Ite
Richalieu
Bolton
Spain
Reblie
Cuba
Port Au Prince
Santiago de Cuba
Suepeeta Wa
Washington
Doling
War talk on Hawaii and American resolve
The speaker praises resilience shown at Ramona during the great storm that dashed Yankee warships on rocks and cites energy and pluck in emergencies. As America's representative at Hawaii he vows to stand for the flag and unity, warning Weyler’s possible moves into the mainland and the need for firm American response.
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Ramona
America
Hawaii
The Autocrat of Congress and Senate Power Debate
The May Forum will publish two essays on legislative power. Henry L. West of the Washington Post argues the Senate protects debate and Check against mob rule while criticizing House subservience to leaders. Charlies KR Miller counters Hoar and defends Senate structure. We preview West’s forthcoming article and note readers may overlook Turco-Greek war details.
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Congress
Choice of Representatives
Henry L. West
Washington Post
Charlies KR. Miller
New York Times
Willl
Hoat
Senate
Wil
Mr. West
West
National
House of Representatives
House
Committee On Rules
Popular Branch
New York Business Optimism Amid Tariff Debate
A weekly financial letter from the Monetary Trust cites interviews with about a hundred leaders in finance and business showing cautious improvement. They agree the economy is turning the corner though not with enthusiasm, as Washington moves toward a Dingley tariff bill likely by July 1. The piece argues quicker relief via an imperfect tariff may beat delayed tweaks, noting public support for the current measure and predicting broader recovery.
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Monetary Trust
New York
Metropolia
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Senator McEnery
Louisiana
House
Finance Committee
Jowets
McKinery le
Aveplees
Blanchard
Democrata
Rinnehard
McEnery
Amended Raines Law Provisions Effect on Pennsylvania Clubs
The amended Raines law signed by Governor Black affects Pennsylvania clubs by tying their liquor tax to hotels and saloons. Clubs with liquor licenses may distribute to members if incorporated before March 33 1806, while newer clubs are barred from Sunday, election day, and 1 to 5 am distribution.
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Black
Pennsylvania
New York Sun
Tenement room standards and liquor taxes amid national debate
The article details housing code requirements for hotels with multiple guest rooms and hall access, including minimum room sizes and windows. It also outlines taxes on beer deliveries, liquor licensing fees, and enforcement by cities, while discussing political positions on tariff reform and Senate finance committee vacancies amid national debates.
Death of Maine Representative Sparks Debate on Congress
Special Correspondent notes Maine’s long-serving MPs champion quality in national politics while the North and South show different patterns. The piece predicts Milliken’s seat to pass likely to Burleigh of Augusta with Manley or Lewis as possible contenders, and references WW Hamilton Lewis and policy shifts in committee leadership.
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Washington
Seth Michiken
Maine
Turr Piarts
Congress
Philadelphia
Milliken
Maire
Bawin C. Burleigh
Augusta
Burleigh
Mrr
Milken
Joseph Manley
National Republian Committee
Manley
TOLD BY THE STARS Daily Horoscope
The Tribune Astrologer Amacchus notes an April 23 reading with Fri day forecasts. The column mentions a Cuban war ending at open hostilities and hints at civic holiday timing while offering playful rhymes and seasonal musings about spring and oysters.
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Amacchus
the Tribune Astrologer
Popular ScienceMonthly cites steady reads on fermented sugar and cigarettes
In the current Popular Science Monthly the Brooklyn Standard Union reports David A. Welle stating that two commodities in general use in the United States have not notably declined: fermented spirits and manufactured tobacco especially cigarettes. He notes stimulants purchased and cigarettes consumed while bread sales fell and cloth and shoe production slowed.
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David A. Welle
Popular Science Monthly
United States
Scranton Tribune Purchases High Speed Hoe Press
The Dry congratulates the enterprising manwer of the Scranton Tribune on buying a Hoe press capable of printing 24,000 copies per hour. The press features the latest improvements and is among the finest manufactured by Hoe, world leading press makers.
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Scranton Tribune
Hoe
Vagabond Song of Free Roaming in Summer Winds
A rustic lyric celebrates a vagabond life and roaming joys. It speaks of wandering with birds, dew washing, and a love that remains true. Imagery invokes sea, fields, and ships bound for Spain as the poem rides the mood of liberty.
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Cardlera
Elion
Spring Dress Goods Sale Across Fine Fabrics and Silks
Importers offer heavy discounts on Forbesliea Novel fabrics and broadcloths from 25 to 75 cents per yard. New spring shades feature grey tan pink and blue interwoven threads. Highlights include 39 cent fancy wool checks 50 inch broadcloths 44 inch serges and 50 inch all wool fabrics. Some silk and wool novelties priced around $1.50.
Fine English Fabrics Available In New York
In fine English tweeds and covert cloths in daily demand we offer colors and combinations at the right price. Choice blacks and colored drapes and drap de Moscovienne cloth for refined garments. Also novelties like wool grenadines and etamines. Exclusive stock in New York city.
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The
Elina
Tribune Publishing Company
William Connell
Box York
Frank & Gray
Tribune Milding
Ciry
Tribone
Ibunée
Cence Penteylvania
Schanton, Aph
President McKinley
Harold M. Bewall
Mr. Bryan
Honolulu
Bewall
Weyler
Amercans
Civil Service Commission
Palmer
Springfield Republican
Amugwump
Washington Correspondence
Cleveland
Treasury
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Macwump
Grover
Sao
Previeton
Luchethors
Lewie
Platt
Sewell
New Jersey
Burrows
Michigan
Ways and Means
McAkiinsey Bi
the Tribune
James Hamilton Lewis
Jett
Massachusetts
Lewis
Germany
Japan
England
Austria
Tribune
Trele Joseph Church
Brooklyn Standard Union
Akim
Rochester Poste Kaprom
Coldsmith
Grenadines
Penn
Gladstone
Cialty
Lackawanna Avenue
Maloney Oil and
Omce and Warehouse
Meridian Street
M. W. Collins
Mgr
Reynolds Bros
Jermyn
Mercereau & Connell’s
Regina Music Boxes
Wyoming Avenue
Dixon
Beldleman
Rotunda
Board of Trade
SALE
the Clemons, Ferber O'Malley CO
Lackawanna Aventus
Henry Belin, JR
Wyoming
Dupont
Repaune Chemical Company
Commonwealth Bulling
Thor, Ford
John BH. Smith
Ron
E.W. Mulligan
Mitteton
Miymouth
Wilkes-Barre
MT. Pleasant
Commonwealth Building
WM. T. Smith
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