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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
5
The note from Scranton dated August 19 1817 mentions a plan for fair treatment of miners discussed in Hasleton. It references Portoapiot at Scranton and a broader focus on just practices in mine management amid local discussions.
Congressman Charla W. Stone of Warren formally announces a Republican candidacy for governor at Erie. He pledges no factional bias and a broad, honorable administration, urging an open field and unity as the party plans next year’s campaign. The candidate stresses experience and leadership for Harrisburg.
Illinois Congressman White reappoints a highly accomplished colored youth named Smith to the Naval Academy after a June exam rejection, asserting no racial bias and urging legal reform if citizenship was misapplied. The piece contrasts Anita Hemmenece’s mixed heritage education scandal with Smith’s unprejudiced reception, urging a fair, inclusive standard in American public service.
A reflective attack on racial prejudice condemns public reactions to a Black student in a famed college hall. The piece notes Canadian arms imports drawing attention, mentioning Lee-Enfield rifles and Maxim Nordenfeldt guns amid broader speculation on distant destinations for grim visitors.
Opinion notes the rise of injunctions in bituminous mine labor unrest and argues for a clearer, less autocratic equity power. It cautions courts against usurping jury trial, highlights political reactions, and urges legislative limits, defining the role of justice and labor in a tense economy.
A historical note argues against reinstating silver coinage and favors a cooperative approach among silver producers in the US and silver miners in Mexico and South America. It suggests market price corrections could yield fair incentives, noting the difficulty of government action and detailing the silver content of the currency.
A discussion of English name pronunciation rules and irregular spellings. The author notes numerous examples from place and family names to show how spelling and sound diverge, with occasional general rules and many exceptions. He cites forms such as Beauchamp and Buckstone, explains vowel sounds, and traces names from saints like St. Denis to common surnames.
A garbled list of names such as St. Lis Benley Bonnie Bt. bbe Tabb Tabbe Bt. Onythe Sythe appears elided in a reader's guide, suggesting the text precedes a broader, unspecified exploration of places or peoples in Enellivh.
A whimsical Tribune horoscope notes a child born that day will notice events and stars cast a light on daily life. The column jokes about editorial calamity, prosperity without gold, and curious opinions on politics tariffs education and cigarette prices.
A Providence Journal essay questions whether anarchy has the upper hand over civilization. It cites the Canovas murder and historic assassinations of Lincoln and Guiteau to argue that rulers remain vulnerable despite stronger justice systems and warns that dynamite tactics can terrorize communities even when governments are strong.
The Boston Advertiser notes that timber wasted in recent years may total around 200,000 dollars, nearly half the government revenue for a year. It argues the figure could rise and warns against continued waste as the West’s crops boost prosperity.
The Globe-Democrat notes that Debs should shed the notion he acts as a parallel branch of government and appears more like a political challenger. The editorial urges a clearer separation of his role from official state power to avoid confusion among voters.
Washington Post reports a sweeping realignment as Europe’s concert era shifts, major powers alter alliances and partnerships. Diplomatic moves signal a wider strategic recalibration with new blocs forming and old ties dissolving under rising tensions.
Washington Post reports push to locate on 6x2 claims as Klondike prospectors overcrowd sites. Authorities note increased activity and potential conflicts as more individuals seek permanent stays, raising regulatory and resource concerns.
The Washington Star notes a man who has never posed as a musician yet presses orchestras for Johnny Get Your Gun. He seeks harmony for his party and vows to push his agenda, even as others doubt his cultivated taste. A critic observes his uncultivated fingers and loud ambitions.
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