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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1897
Page
5
A disputed pamphlet directed at Senator Willen Tt alleges a secret influence favoring a Crawford county candidate. The document, printed by Vie Thila delphin Presse, implies political bargaining and questions the fairness of endorsements.
The article critiques proposed currency reforms and government expense cuts, arguing the Treasury should avoid destabilizing the dollar and warning against sweeping fiscal changes. It notes opposition to replacing coin value with face value in old currency and cautions Congress to consider economic stability and practical protections.
A Prescott Tint secretary details factional divides over two immigration provisions vetoed by President Cleveland. One limits entry of Hiltetater and bars certain aliens from work or periodic return. the other, Corliss demon, seeks to restrict employment and residence of non citizens, with emphasis on Canadian workers, education, and standards of living. The document argues for separate consideration of the two provisions and cautions against temporary Canadian migration and broader policy missteps.
Fragmentary text discusses the importance of literacy and views on education policy. It contrasts broad national significance with local application and hints at concerns about government influence and timing without clear details or names.
General Boynton at Chickamauga warns of growing European pressure and a potential clash if trade blocks worsen. He cites messages from Count Goluchowski and urges rapid military preparation and stronger naval and coast defenses to defend national interests and prevent entangling alliances.
The piece rails at monarchy versus democracy with a Washington Post Cuba report on autonomy plans. It notes Representative Cannon’s stance to ignore Cuba and mocks politicians while praising or deriding various figures and policy moves amid a tense political climate.
The column delivers a whimsical, dated forecast with odd social notes and mock debates. A police chief, acorns, saloons, and a plan to curb Kentucky whisky surface, alongside light jabs about real estate booms and a mock Darwinian aside.
Walter Wellman reports President McKinley will recommend a currency plan to break the endless chain. The proposal would allow gold to be obtained from the treasury in exchange for greenbacks and vice versa, aiming to free gold while avoiding a currency contraction.
A fragmented report suggests the national legislature may break the operation of a complex endieas chain, with potential government involvement in finances and broader oversight, though readiness to proceed remains uncertain.
Pennsylvania Republican leader criticizes current campaign tactics in Crawford County and Allegheny for using vilification and personal attacks to push a governor candidate. He argues such method wrecks party unity, invites defeat, and urges selecting a candidate through fair, decency grounded processes.
The Philadelphia Times notes 440 murder charges across states and territories with cases in Kentucky Virginia North Carolina Georgia Louisiana Texas Missouri Indiana Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania New York Connecticut Rhode Island Vermont New Hampshire California. It cites sources of murder motives including robbery love jealousy drunken brawls and madness and questions if legal punishment deters crime.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt portrays a young man with a keen intellect debating the value of plain speech versus sensationalist writing. He notes society’s rigid paths and laments the lack of imaginative freedom, while a nervous waiter in a crowded room adds a touch of humor to the scene.
Beidleman opens Friday evening December 3 at the Board of Trade Building Linden Street. The store will feature music and souvenirs for ladies and is billed as a premier holiday bookshop by Beidleman, the Bookman.
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