Entrued at the Tout Office in Scranton
A terse local item notes an entrued at the tout office in Scranton Pennsylvania under a secondol aes mall matter with minimal readable context.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1894
Page
4
A terse local item notes an entrued at the tout office in Scranton Pennsylvania under a secondol aes mall matter with minimal readable context.
The notice hails a city with elevation 740 feet above tide, an estimated 1894 population about 103000, 20000 registered voters, $750000 value of school property, 12000 school children, and bank deposits around $1000000. It proclaims cheap electric power versus Niagara and urges new industries, noting regional growth and upcoming Christmas Tribune issue.
The West Side board of trade censures Mayor Connell for vetoing the Viaduct ordinance arguing the city’s finances cannot support unknown damages. It warns against public expense without clear estimates and says political use of the veto would mislead West Side residents. Exchanges speculate on Liiuvkalant’s future if poetry remains rare.
The article commends the appointment of DB D. A. Fell as Luzerne district attorney and H. A. Fuller as chief lieutenant H A Puller from Wilkes-Barre. It predicts improved efficiency, acknowledges P A O Boyle’s solid past work, and notes plans to tackle maladministered justice while addressing delays in Linden Street and South Side bridge contracts.
The text argues against obstruction and recalls warnings from Wilson’s friends that Professor Wilson could be a strong Democratic presidential candidate in 1896. It notes his acceptance by Republicans would be unlikely and mentions the idea with skepticism.
An 1870 to 1890 census bulletin charts foreign parentage across states and cities, detailing counts and percentages of foreign born and foreign parentage, with Milwaukee and New York City among leaders. It stresses patriotism and civic integration as essential for naturalized citizens and remarks on the political reception of Ex-Speaker Grow's coinage remarks.
A historical critique notes how in America fame favors sensational acts and notoriety over merit in literature and art. It argues that modern publishers reward scandal and spectacle, turning obscure writers into targets of ridicule while conventional merit struggles to gain attention. Emperor William is cited as an example of public fascination with notoriety.
The passage notes demand for creative works and forgiving critics when a writer’s livelihood rests on quality. It also mentions excellent sleighing in Wayne county and links it to the frosty mood around congressional booms in that region.
The Philadelphia Inquirer warns against overblown claims for new medical discoveries such as diphtheria serum. Authorities urge cautious testing, ongoing evaluation, and transparency before declaring cure all cases. Other items note tree-planting efforts, currency theories, district politics, banking cash registers, and hemp as treatment in trials.
The jury’s verdict was praised as just given the circumstances and the jurors who sat deserve credit for breaking a pernicious county record that promoted crime, earning general approval for its impact.
The piece argues the income tax divides citizens, favors neither, and contradicts the organic law. It accuses the Democratic party of responsibility and calls for confession and penance, labeling Franklin Bartlett’s repeal as a corrupt, dangerous measure pushing society toward chaos.
The Reading Herald questions Scranton’s postal business claims and population estimates. It argues Scranton’s figures imply impossible rates of mail usage given its asserted population and business volume.
The New York Tribune notes Congress may adjourn without funding an expedition to discover the fate of Hon. Paramount Blount of Georgia and Hawaii. The last reported sighting had him wandering in a jungle province of political obscurity.
The piece argues capital punishment inhibits murder by instilling terror and shame. It claims the fear of punishment makes murderers reflect on the consequences of their acts, highlighting a deterrent effect in the criminal justice debate.
A selection of tasteful pictures offered at modest prices draws interest from shoppers seeking quality wall art. The collection emphasizes affordable framing options and durable materials for lasting display.
A jumble of local political notices mentions Beach Haven, Ligerne county, and Cumberland County officials as well as appointments and compliments. Highlights include a government printing role in Washington, a dinner for Judge Sadler in Cumberland, and entries for factory inspection with endorsements from key lawmakers. The piece also notes Deputy Secretary candidates, secretary appointments, and a Philadelphia Stylus club dinner honoring Colonel James H. Lambert, with city officials attending.
The Reading Times notes Scranton plans to replace the volunteer system with a mixed force by year’s end. The city would keep several engine, hose, and ladder companies but cut two or three and field steady crews with regular on duty staffing. The rest would operate on a call system to meet demand.
The Binghamton Herald notes Scranton's rapid rise from about 9,000 residents in 1800 to over 100,000 by 1834, highlighting dramatic urban expansion and population gains.
The article notes a controversial homicide trial in Lackawanna County where obtaining a murder verifier remained difficult in early cases. Since the county's founding, over twenty men faced capital accusations, but the defendant known as Bexex was the first to receive the capital penalty.
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