Growth Prospects and Power Potential in Lackawanna County
The piece touts Lackawanna county in northeastern Pennsylvania with 74 feet elevation above tide, 1864 population 103000, 20599 registered voters, $750000 school property value, 12000 school children, and $10 bank deposits. It promotes cheap electric power, new industries, and steady growth, noting population rises from 9223 in 1870 to an estimated 108000 in 1894 and mentions a county treasurership contest seen as a sensible outcome for taxpayers.
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Pennsylvania
Niagara
United States
Lackawanna County
Pardee as Example for Lehigh Valley Stockholders
The debate over Lehigh Valley leadership turns on experience versus inexperience in managing railroads and coal operations. The Xmas Tribune promises original content and home-produced art, urging stockholders to consider Pardee’s proven hands on coal and railway expertise as a model.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
John Wanamacker
Wilbur
Philadelphia
Hinds
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
BE. H. Lelaenring
Calvin Pardee
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Pardee
Scranton Citizens Urge Honest Common Council Reforms
The piece urges Scranton residents to demand honest representation in the common council to curb corruption in contracting for municipal franchises. It argues many ward leaders could elect honest officials if they act, even if facing defeats, to end extortion and bid rigging.
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Scranton
Common Council
Scranton Fire Department Costs and City Politics
The piece argues for a full council overhaul by February and notes Carl Schurz's disappointment with Cleveland. It mocks Ku Klux activity in the South and cites a proposed $15,000 yearly shift to a paid fire department, claiming volunteers suffice during a midnight blaze.
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Scranton
Reed's candid talk on railroads earns public admiration
The article notes Thomas B Reed faced newspaper scrutiny after arguing for broad railroad reforms. It praises his willingness to express views on pooling, consolidation, competition, and stockholder rights, arguing a balanced approach benefits the public and preserves essential services.
Vindication and warning on economics and railways
The passage rails at democracy’s missteps after Reed’s rules and argues for railroads and coal mines to avoid ruinous competition. It notes the public’s demand for cheap fuel but warns against expectations that ignore miner and owner losses. It ends by cautioning statesmen about incompatible currency plans in Congress.
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Reed
Congress
Inquirer Opens World’s Largest Single-Publication Plant
The Philadelphia Inquirer unveils its new home housing 200 staff in four buildings costing about half a million dollars. The plant sells for one cent a copy with a daily circulation near 90,000, marking bold progress through fearless enterprise and dignified journalism. Professor Langley claims a uriel navigation breakthrough with a machine that flies 600 yards, though landing remains a challenge much like wind ships in Congress.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
James Elverson
The
Inquirer
the Inquirer
Tribune
United States
Philadelphia
Langley
Washington
Congress
Christmas Record Reports Prosperity and Local Christian News
The Christmas number of the Dio cesan Record appears with 60 pages and notable articles by Rev. P J McMinnus John H Blackwood Rev M J Hoban Mrs C T Benton and others It notes the paper survives amid adversity and continues its steady local journalism Meanwhile a lengthy Philadelphia Inquirer feature describes the new Inquirer building at 1109 Market Street by George H Harris and reflections on Wall Street gold reserves and Mrs Grannis remarks on the decolette corsage going out.
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P. J. McMinnus
John H. Blackwood
M. J. Hoban
C. T. Benton
Wehr
Philadelphia Inquirer
New Inquirer
1109
Market Street
George H. Harris
Tribune
Inquirer
Wilkes- Barre
Extras Charged War and Waterworks Oddities
A Cincinnati Tribune snippet reports an indignant householder scolding extras and a waterworks official noting an eel found in a hydrant. Dialogue also humorously records Milfred and Margery discussing a generous husband who shared birthday cigars, with amused commentary on gifts and generosity.
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Cincinnati Tribune
James
Mr. Smith
Milfred
Margery
Protest Effort Touched by Chicago Article
A Chicago Recent piece notes a protest effort tied to early speech development in infants. It describes a mother singing at the piano to encourage vocal imitation by the baby and the natural response to parental guidance.
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Chicago
King of Oo-Rinktum-Jing Laughs At Townsfolk
A playful verse describes Boston Town as a city while mocking the King Of Oo-Rinktum-Jing. The speaker, along with family, shares a lighthearted exchange about the fanciful ruler and its silly ditties.
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Austin
Boston
James Whitcomb
Riley
First Admiral Honored Monument Proposed for Ezek Hopkins
Rhode Island patriots seek a Providence monument to Ezek Hopkins a Revolutionary War leader born April 26 1718. He commanded an 1776 Fox Hill battery and was named Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy December 22 1775 serving with John Paul Jones on the Nassau expedition.
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Ezek Hopkins
Providence
Ezek ‘Hopkins
Worthy
Chapumiscook
Chopmist
Scituate
Rhode Island
Fox Hill
Providence Harbor
Continental Navy
Congress
Philadelphia
Katy
Delaware Bay
Nassau
John Paul Jones
Hopkins
Marine Committee of Congress
Expensive Lynching Mentioned in Court Exchange
A brief exchange cites a lynching case at the courthouse. The dialogue notes a man who was lynched about a month earlier and allegedly caused rope damage, prompting a civil suit for damages.
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Atlanta Constitution
Court House
Wilder
Magistrate Orders Illiterate Man Imprisonment for Learning
A Midsouri magistrate jailed an illiterate man for a minor offense until he could read and write. Within three weeks the man learned and was released.
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Midsouri
Conversation Sketch From The Washington Star
A brief dialogue sample shows a man asking where the woman is going and her reply that she will go chestnutting. She asks to bring a maid, and the man notes a preference for chestnuts from the trees.
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The
Washington Star
Elegant Pictures Offered At Moderate Cost
An elegant stock of pictures is offered at moderate cost, promising quality selections for buyers seeking tasteful imagery. The notice highlights affordable options without compromising style.
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P. Kingsbury
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Livy G. Richard
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Gurceimramoent
W. W. Youngs
Rov
Manan
New York Ofrica
Taincwm Building
Paine & Gray, Mamaora
Xmas Tribune
Aclanton
Cleanse Common Council
Carl Schurz
Cleveland
Carl
Mr. Cleveland
Thomas B. Reed
Tom Reed
Representative Daniels
New York
Ira H. Burns
Congressional
Speaker
Iia
Maine
Uncle Sam
Wall Street
King OF
Ringtum
Hlis Wits
Cornell
Washington Ave
the Lackawanna Store Association, Limited
Burt & Co
Lackawanna Ave
BY DR. Shimburg
Spruce Street
Old Postoffice
China
Wyoming Avenue
Haviland & CO
Chas, Field Haviland
R. Delenvieres & CO
Carlsbad
Coursen, Clemons & Co
Hill & Son
Albany
First National Bank
Guernsey Brothers
Wvomine
E. Grewer
Old Post Office
Garner Pennvenue
Dovior
University of Pennsylvania
Medico-Chirurgical College of Philadelphia
Acm
Symroom
Grewer
Old Post Offce
Peng Avenue
Pierce’s Market
Penn Avenue
Havine
Browk
Poe Forge
John Hamlin
Scranton Tribune Bookbinding Dept
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