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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1896
Page
4
The current Congress opens its short session today under pressure to pass the necessary appropriation bills. Members will aim to wind up deferred business from the last session and adjourn promptly.
The piece recalls Quay led Pennsylvania Republicans in 1905 resolutions demanding civil service merit bases for state city and county jobs and tough primary election ethics laws. It outlines two draft measures, one for merit civil service and one to curb bribery and spending with penalties and detailed provisions.
Concilman Lansing voices optimism for Scranton's shift to new industries after coal and rail, noting high land prices and tax issues as barriers. The piece mentions steel rail price talks in New York, Likely impact on Lackawanna Iron and Steel, and local officials steering orders while highlighting local business figures.
From the Times-Herald a remark notes a shift from political campaigning to industrial symbolism with a campaign button giving way to a shingle nail of industry, signaling practical progress over partisan display.
The Times Herald notes another folding bed fatality and hints at fame for the inventive soul who provides a safety solution for sleeping children. The item blends caution with a pitch on innovation and relief from danger.
The column notes a Monday December 7 1800 horoscope drawn at 115 a m. It mentions a history lesson from a Christmas tree boom starting yesterday and reflects on official fears of investigations versus portraits. It also hints at personal feuds and a satirical book title about people who speak without thinking.
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