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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1897
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune Weekly announces its end with no Sunday edition. William Connela, president, notes subscription prices at monthly and yearly rates. A Virginia murder case yields a harsh sentence surpassing Ratley’s prior sandbagging fine, sparking commentary on criminal industry.
In a city sermon Rev. Levi Din faced critique as some view the valley as a moral danger zone. Supporters stress progress in industry foundation and social duties while predicting future improvements in handling the vicious and ignorant. The Wilkes-Barre Times weighs political nominations and questions female financial trust, while Andrew Carnegie praises McKinley’s early administration gains.
The piece condemns circulations that belittle Secretary of State Sherman and warns such venom harms American diplomacy and the administration. It defends Sherman as a great public servant with decades of service and calls for suppression of backsliders. It notes the Alice Barrett case as a separate strong example of honesty in business trust positions.
Thirty nine years after the first message over an ocean telegraph cable, the world now has 199 754 miles of submarine cables and new routes. American newspapers led the cable era with high tolls and rapid news. the Marconi Tesla wireless system promises further rapid, global communication before the century ends. Consul Madden at Smyrna is praised for using force to free an imprisoned American, showcasing bold diplomacy.
The London Chronicle argues a coming clash in the United States will test republican institutions as it claims organized wealth now threatens the Union. It notes farmers and labor also gain power, though the piece accuses the Chronicle of half-truths and demagoguery while reporting on gold ore near Altoona.
A London conference of librarians notes rapid library expansion worldwide with 321 new public libraries in ten years in London and 360 others in England plus massive English speaking literacy growth. The piece also covers Philadelphia finance, language education, Reed rules, a Paris fine for insulting a sultan, warship invisibility claims, and sugar industry politics.
The piece discusses marriage for practical gain over sentiment, citing Countess of Desart and a modern view that dowry and steady income influence matching. It argues prudence, parental responsibility, and financial security matter, while noting love matches can fail without wealth support. The essay contends marriages should balance affection with future provision.
The writer disputes Lady Desart's claim that happiness hinges on wealth arguing that poverty can coexist with love and that prudential considerations should not always govern marriage. Historical examples show rich unions fail, while humble matches can endure if character and health align, suggesting prudence should not override genuine attachment.
From the Chicago Times-Herald the Ohio contest centers on defeating Hanna and blocking national administration policies. Democrats socialists free silver Republicans and others unite under one banner for a hard fought but unlikely victory for the opposition while Republicans field strong organizers and key national figures in support.
A Stratford Ontario lawyer’s door bears the name A Swindle. A friend urged writing the first name fully, hoping Arthur or Andrew would sound better. The lawyer whispered that his name was Adam, prompting the friend to remain silent, moved by the twist in his surname.
The Springfield Republican notes the government will spell the area Klondike with a K and the term bhat will appear as Klondike on official maps and books. The geological survey officially announces the preferred spelling, aligning with public usage as decided by authorities.
The Springfield Republican laudably praises the president for courageous attitude and conscientious loyalty to ante-election pledges. It commends his sturdy devotion to good government and predicts a valuable administration in history.
Secretary Sherman argues newspapers fifty years ago were more carefully edited than today. He notes a belief that secretaries of state’s utterances were also more carefully edited half a century ago.
The piece parodies entomology to describe a relentless gold rush driven by the "goldbug" across Alaska. It portrays mining zeal spreading from Yukon to distant pools, likening the push to a swarm of beetles multiplying daily and overwhelming other pursuits. The venom of a booming gold market is the focus.
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