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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1897
Page
7
The column surveys political contests in Scranton and nearby towns, criticizing Schadt and nominees in a tense election climate. It laments fiscal strains, mentions tax costs and public expenditure, and warns of finance pressures from foreign money-lenders and stock markets in New York.
An upcoming Wayne County history notes the 1788 creation of the county from Northampton and contrasts early settlement life with modern industry. It recalls log cabins, forests, and scant roads, then celebrates railroads, hamlets, and the locomotive transforming commerce and travel in the region.
The piece praises a granite monument to mark the site of the first locomotive in America, credits early railroad and canal pioneers, and urges centennial attention. It notes unspent War Department appropriations left by the Cleveland administration, and critiques political judgments of Grover Cleveland as economist rather than politician. The passage reflects historical memory and civic pride in infrastructure milestones.
Washington hearing on extending time for railroads to equip cars with safety appliances reveals cost gaps and disputes. President Cowen cites 441% and 36% equipment rates among freight cars, arguing a five year extension with annual one fifth retrofits. Opponents warn a delay defeats the law and endangers workers amid high casualty figures across the industry.
The text criticizes German imperial actions, arguing life over dividends for railway workers and condemning the murder of missionaries. It notes the emperor of Germany growing furious and mentions Berlin warford gearing toward an election, reflecting tense political commentary.
The editorial letters argue that mocking cost projections misstate potential expenses for multiple contests. They contend four separate hearings, subpoenas, and witnesses would dramatically rise costs, not the single bundled estimate. The piece contrasts Dunmore’s cost with broader county impacts and critiques press stances on taxpayer burden.
Daily astrology notes a peculiar child born on this day will become the critic of a printer's errors in a grand manuscript. The piece comments on cheerful contest attorneys and Scranton baseball fans facing a lean season. Holiday trade improves as a fall of the beautiful lifts breakfast chatter.
An editorial warns the U S government faces a roughly fifty million dollar deficit for the current year. It cites delayed tariff revenue from the Dingley act, low imports of wool and sugar, and says the deficit could rise with December disbursements. It urges a Republican Congress to curb expenditure and raise taxes to restore treasury solvency.
The analysis warns that the Wilson revenue law creates annual deficits up to 14 million and a projected 10 million shortfall under the 12 and 1 percent figures, with no near term revenue increase preventing a deficit. It argues Congress must raise revenue now and cut spending to maintain government credit and currency confidence.
The Scranton Truth argues that election contests are burdens on taxpayers and should be reformed. It calls for bond requirements, proof of grounds, and stricter laws to prevent bogus cases and protect honest voters and defeated candidates.
A meditative verse fragment describes the Wordless Voice speaking beyond human speech. It travels from glens and streams to hills and seas, heard by those who sense the world’s hidden good. Sam Walter Fors, in the Sun.
The store promotes steady year round patronage and invites customers to inspect bargain groups. Lot 1 offers capes jackets and long coats at 2.98, Lot 2 coats reefers at 3.98, Lot 3 prices 4.98, Lot 4 sets 5.98 with furs on display including capes collarettes and muffs with ostrich boas at various prices.
Beidleman's Book Store opens Friday evening December 3 at the Board of Trade Building Linden Street. The event features music and souvenirs for ladies. Beidleman, the Board of Trade Bookman, invites shoppers to browse in Ash 97 Spruce.
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