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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1897
Page
5
The Scranton Tribune publication details subscription prices and mailing information. William Connell serves as president. The notice lists a monthly rate of go cents and yearly rate of 1.00, with the paper entered at Scranton, Pa.
The August 2 1807 note reports Scranton's Democratic mayor appointing Hon Joseph A Scranton as a new park commissioner. It asserts the move fulfills a campaign obligation from Scranton aiding the defeat of the Republican nominee and condemns party betrayal as a priced consequence.
An New York Sun column reprinted here argues for a fair settlement in the bituminous coal strike. It urges operators to seek justice and drop court actions that curb workers rights while demanding a living wage. The piece cites ex Gouvernor Flower and calls for public sentiment to back a rational, practical remedy.
The program details a free correspondence schooling approach where applicants send name, address, prior study, occupation, and goals, pledging study hours. Dr Andrews and top experts tailor courses, with ongoing guidance and optional exams, already 1400 names enrolled.
The piece praises self guided education as a path to truth and personal improvement, noting it demands grit and offers no study penalties. It contrasts this with large losses from bad roads citing national costs and urging citizens to economize on alcohol to fund infrastructure.
The Chicago Times-Herald argues for swifter executions abroad versus American delays. It cites Angiolillo’s swift Spain execution, laments costly appeals, and urges higher professional ethics to expedite criminal cases and reinforce respect for law. It critiques judicial leniency and urges reform toward timely justice and fewer delays.
An McGill Medical College instructor argues tight lacing harms health and maternity. He cites Venus de Milo as a beauty standard and warns that waist restriction undercuts brain development. He links tight lacing to falling birth rates in New England and sociological risk.
A 19th century editorial urges societal value in smaller families and better health for women. It notes graduates with strained eyes and stiff posture, warns of future illness, and links reform to physical well being. Mentions Tom Johnson's rails in Ireland and Powderly's immigration stance.
Ex Governor Flower argues hard times breed demagogues and prejudice, blaming wealth and trusts while praising cooperation and industrial organization. He contends trusts are not inherently harmful when governed by law and compares corporate power to a fine house, urging measured critique over hostility.
The speaker argues that powerful combinations can do good yet risk mischief without public support. They warn against tyranny and urge fair criticism, adaptability to progress, and vigilance against jealousy. They praise opportunity, happiness on farms, and conservative values guiding rebuke to false doctrines. The message stresses patience and long-term national progress.
The New York Sun reports coal operators and large employers acknowledge wages are too low as coal prices at the seaboard trap wages. It urges a single eastbound coal distribution trust to set a rational price that secures miner pay, owner profit, and transport costs, arguing labor unions unite while employers undersell to starve miners.
The Rochester Chronicle reports Commissioner Powderly takes a firm stance against admitting anarchists deported from other countries. While some denounce his appointment as an insult to labor, the piece lauds his levelheaded leadership and expected efficiency as immigration commissioner. The Philadelphia Times is cited as fair and supportive, and American labor is aligned against anarchist violence.
The fifty first congress shows rising mortality with several members dying since the last election. In the senate James Z. George of Mississippi and Ashley B. Wright of Massachusetts died, joined by Voorhees Indiana Harris Tennessee and Earle South Carolina. House losses include Wright plus Milliken Maine Holman Indiana Cook Illinois and Giles Missouri.
The 1897 horoscope notes local Democrats praise Controller Robinson and questions Prosperity waves. A Klondike line announces Grubstoke’s hotel opening and Ike’s morale notes. Colonel Simms locates a new claim at Coyette creek and Bally Ann Jones is described as active in society hoping for marriage to a man with defective eyesight.
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