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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1896
Page
4
Scranton school controller Wormser commented Wednesday night on the Booth Howell affair criticizing the school board for not considering the many school children and others affected before decisions were made. The Scranton Tribune published in December 1896 notes the local discussion and opinions on the issue.
The Tribune corrects yesterday's error confusing Mr Schriefer with Mr Schafer as a Booth investigation vote counter. It notes Schriefer sought a fair hearing with delayed testimony reading and promises to print essential evidence in tomorrow's issue. The paper defends Superintendent Howell and discusses fair public judgment and justice. It also comments on postal rate debates and hypnosis opposition by Professor Coles.
William E K Curtis, Washington correspondent for the Chicago Record, reports on expected McKinley administration moves. An extra session of the 54th Congress, duties on wool and coal, reciprocity with free market countries, and Dingley led Ways and Means, with Reed as speaker, are anticipated, aiming for conservative tariff changes. Senator Mills mocks war with Spain, but warns war is serious.
The postmaster general warns Congress that the one cent per pound rate for bogus periodicals under second class mail causes a large deficit. Last year 249 million pounds moved with net receipts of 6 mills a pound totaling 2,965,403 dollars, while transportation costs reached 27,920,000 dollars, creating a nearly 25 million dollar loss. First class yields profits, third and fourth class roughly self sustaining, but overall deficit requires congressional appropriation.
A gala tribute marks Colonel Alexander McClure’s fifty years in journalism. The piece praises his satire, oratory, leadership, and lasting impact while noting both strengths and human flaws in a seasoned editor. It also weaves in contemporaries’ views on Cuba, politics, and press affairs of the era.
A congressional discussion questions immediate U S recognition of Cuba, arguing there is no effective Cuban government and that recognizing a mere dream would misstate reality. The debate cites statements by President and Olney on lack of de facto authority and statehood in Cuba.
Professor J P Welsh of Sloomsbyre State Normal School plans a student excursion to Washington DC to tour Congress, the Supreme Court, capitol, libraries, museums, and Navy Yard with stops at Mt Vernon. Cost is stated as worth three times the trip, open to students, graduates, and friends.
A fragment recalls two brothers speaking with humor about being twins. The elder Lewis asserts subtle lead, while the younger boy counters with greater activity. The text ends with a garbled name fragment, Swattlih Ntelita.
Professor Coles presents a moral within a weathered reflection on knowledge power and its use. He warns that farmers struggle for enough income while many children suffer from alcohol and social ills. He notes impediments of speech and thought among men and calls for discipline.
In a Washington Star fragment a football player battles anxiety over an examination. He covers his brow in despair as a pen slips from his hand and a passing professor asks what he wishes. The reply laments that his memory would be as long as his hair.
A fragment from a Chicago Rower piece discusses dramatic ability as a typewriter girl’s gift of seeming apologetic. It notes a scenario where her employer must stay home a week due to a bad cook or mistake.
The Philadelphia papers unite to applaud Uncle John Wanamaker for his advertising fitness for any office he may pursue, as Chicago Times-Herald notes.
An oddly garbled line suggests a discourse in the Texan Washington Star about vexing troubles and moral guidance. It hints at avoiding imitation of others while urging steadfast manners amid adversity.
In a crowded scene the crowd reacts as politicians and locals clash, with Tillman and Altgeld figures mentioned amid calls to adjourn. Chaos and prayers mix while some cheer. A colorful cast and noisy debate fill the night as events unfold on stage.
Horoscope notes a child born on this day will wonder what the dear pints think of the school bound now. The editor observes Pleasant callers and asserts the man with a club shows readers. The school board muddle grows with Amadeus' Advice about not delaying tasks.
In a Wilkes-Barre Leader editorial Professor Coles derides hypnotism as a dangerous monster and urges press clergy and public to crush it. He urges legislatures to pass laws to fine and confine practitioners and to shun the practice as a venomous reptile.
A Glasgow shop faced mix ups as a message boy applicant, revealed to be the discharged boy’s twin, prompted the grocer to question if he should hire either, with the firm saying it needed to see more before deciding.
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