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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1896
Page
7
The Scranton Tribune notes New York has over 3,000 unsafe sky scraping buildings, arguing New York's danger serves as a warning for Scranton. The item cites the December 1, 1896 date and comments from Tribune Publishing Company.
The board of control clears Professor Howell after hearing Booth case testimony. The Tribune supports the superintendent, urges apology from Mrs. Booth, and warns against damaging school discipline. Marquis Cabrian warns of Spain’s possible large scale action.
The editorial notes that Colorado's experiment with woman suffrage shows patient, independent voting and a stronger sisterhood. It asks how many Colorado women will vote regularly and discerningly, and whether the Tribune’s stance on suffrage remains cautious. General Harrison withdraws from consideration for public office.
A fragment notes that whether in or out of office, he will always command a respectful and interested hearing for his opinions on public questions.
Rochester, N. Y., editorials argue the old Democratic party is dead and the Republican party will lead conservatism. They urge property rights defense, expansion of territory and commerce, and oppose socialism as 1900 approaches, noting Peffer’s tax platform and growing anti-socialist sentiment.
Theodore Search president of the Manufacturers' Association of the United States spoke in Pittsburg about half century growth in U.S. manufacturing. He cited 1840 output at 5000000, 1880 at 1029000000, 1860 at 1855000000, 1870 at 4232000000, 1880 at 5260000000, and 1890 at 9372000000, noting protectionist tariffs spurred expansion and U.S. lead in productive power per Mulhall analysis.
In the People's Party Paper editor signed T. FE. W. attacks Senator Marion Butler as a traitor and enemy of Populists. The piece blames Butler for factional splits and asserts Populists won’t work with Butler or the Butlerites, calling him a selfish deceiver and a political opportunist.
The piece argues the nation needs protection for the merchant marine and stresses the issue as essential. It asserts a careful study of the presented figures supports strong Republicanism, a stance few would dispute.
A courtroom witness stalls a tippling house inquiry with hesitant replies about beer and glasses. Patrolman Martin Flaherty favors theatrical drama over burglary captures, while two wild cats lie in view in Lackawanna avenue near Penn. Charles McMullen distributes Fidelity Mutual Life calendars for 1900s readership.
A rhythmic reminiscence of sea voyage imagery with dreamlike scenes. The speaker recalls musicians, skies, roses, and ripples, while mermen, sirens, and a July sun illuminate a lyrical seascape. James Whitcomb Riley contrasts dawn to midnight and the sea’s lure with poetic fantasy.
The excerpt lists daily weather notes and prophecies for a week in December. It mentions changeable to stormy conditions on some days, with cool fair days others, and assigns personality or fate traits to children born on each date. Specific days cover December 13 to December 19 with planetary alignments and cautions about travel and spending.
A Washington Star snippet records a brief, clipped conversation between a kindly gentleman and a colored man leading a dog. The dialogue notes the dog’s appearance and hints at its disappointing nature as a pointer.
A terse obituary style note offers consolation that a husband has departed to a place of eternal night and rest, with a curt remark that if he is there he will not remain long.
A witty exchange contrasts doing what one can versus insisting on impossible feats. The remark underscores prudence and restraint in effort, reflecting a cautionary view on action and capability.
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