City Promotion Amid 740 Fest Data for Pioneering NE Pennsylvania
Readers are invited to inspect a growing metropolis in northeastern Pennsylvania. It cites a healthy population near 164000, 21799 registered voters, $700 school property value, 1209 school children, and a large bank deposit average of ten million. It touts low power costs and a favorable climate for new industry, while errors in early population figures are noted.
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Pennsylvania
Niagara
United States
Wwe
Lackawanna County Faces Judge Shortage Debate
The piece argues for adding another county judge in Lackawanna to clear overflowing dockets and speed prosecutions. It contrasts state funded salaries with county payments and warns that overcrowded courts waste money and delay justice, urging a timely appointment over creating a larger political machine.
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Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Lackawanna County
Common Pleas Court
Rotations office and labor groups questioned by readers
The piece argues that rotating leaders in labor organizations weakens purpose. It objects to replacing Powderly with a Soverdlen and Gompers with a McBride and questions Mr. McBride’s credibility due to careless printing. It suggests Samuel Gompers remains superior in experience and breadth, and that the Federation of Labor appears weakened.
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Gompers
McBride
Samuel Gomper
Federation of Labor
Labor, McBride plans, and crime in Dunmore
The piece argues President McBride may push to gain a foothold in the anthracite coal regions for the United Mine Workers. It cautions against leniency toward reckless labor actions and condemns a Dunmore magistrate for accepting a $25 plea deal in a highway robbery case, criticizing justice quality locally.
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McBride
United Mine Workers
Dunmore
Noack
Law
Usgarder
Tammany downfall and Piatt menace prompt Republican reckoning
The piece attacks Tammany's collapse and criticizes Thomas Platt for his perceived control of New York Republicans. It argues party reform is needed, praises jury duty punctuality, and notes civic duty should be voluntary rather than coerced, urging a cleaner local government.
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Republican Party
New York
Thomas C. Platt
Tammany
Mr. Platt
Piatt Incubus
Rice
Luverne
Wilkes-Barre
Walker- Barre Record
Eckley B. Coxe
Bia
Coxe
Citigen Ls
Thomas ©. Platt
Philadelphia Democrats eye Cleveland at Jackson Day banquet
Political Notes report mourning Captain Delaney's mother and a Harrisburg tax conference December 2 hearing a new revenue bill. Attendees include Stevenson, Russell, Vilay, White, McMilin with many county leaders. The Philadelphia Times notes historic election pluralities and trends discussed for Curtin and Geary, among others.
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Harrisburg
Commonwealth Hotel
Simonton
McPherson
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Vicw
Stevenson
Russell
Massachusettis
United States
Vilay
Wikeonein
White
California
McMilin
Tennesee
Curtin
Geary
Hirtrantt
Hoyt
Beaver
Paltheon
Philadelphia ‘Times
Invasion to these shores by Teare and the sea
A sonnet by Robert Louis Stevenson praising the sea and a fatherly figure. It depicts dawn on the horizon, innumerable hopes, and a guiding light across a wild coast. The verse references ships, reefs, fogs, bells, and stars as it blesses seafarers and pilots home.
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Teare
Pharoah
Scranton Christmas Editions Praise City Papers
Scranton journals and papers receive praise from Wilkes-Barre and Scranton editors for Christmas numbers. The Scranton Tribune and others publish twenty page issues with red covers, strong advertisements, and festive reading, earning favorable notices. Local fire department debate favors paid service amid mention of city efficiency and safety. Harper's Bazaar anecdote about a servant shortage adds a light, unrelated note.
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Wilkes-Barre
Scranton Tribune
Christman
Scranton Terhune
Scranton
Pires
Wwe
Lke Scranton
Poem Fragment Attributed To Robert Louis Stevenson
Fragmentary verses reflect longing and homeward imagery as a speaker lies in a valley. The lines evoke rustic country skies and a hunter’s return, with a note of bravado and a will to rest.
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Scranton “Cribune
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Parkhurst
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Tribune
Patrionian
Umison
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Chalow
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Minneapolis Tribune
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Senate
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John C. Delaney
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Robert Louis Stevenson
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Republican
Free Press
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Gazar
Dawson
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Reoutem
Waller
Cornell
Washington Ave
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Uli
Haviland & CC
Chas, Field Haviland
R. Delenvieres & CO
Carlsbad
Coursen, Clemons & Co
G.B
the Lackawanna Store Association, Limited
Edwin AC
Burt & Aco
Urner CO
Ladlea
Lackawanna Ave
DR. Hill & Son
Albany
First National Bank
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C. Luther
Wyoming Avenue
Shimburg
Wegate
Spruce Street
Old Postoffice
Guernsey Brothers
Woonina Ave
John Hamlin
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