See how we grow population and power in pennsylvania
A promotional piece extols northeastern Pennsylvania with claims of high elevation 740 feet and cheap electric power, urging industry to locate there. It cites a Hatimated population around 194 and 100,000, Argues school property value reaching £750,000, and 12,000 school children, plus deposits of $10,000,000. It advocates good government and capable councilmen.
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Pennsylvania
Niagara
United States
Burns in America Sparks Mixed Hopes and Critique
The visit of John Burns to the United States provoked admiration and romance among supporters, but also sharp disapproval as he criticized American labor and law. He applauded reform yet angered at Debs and Chief Arthur, provoking a public quarrel over work and politics. The piece ends with a blunt call: "Work!"
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John Luing
Libor
Willam T. Stead
John Burns
New York
Napoleon
Burns
Chicago
Denver
Debs
Arthur
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Amiss
America
Canadian Union Question In Early Congress Debate
A set of propositions seeks trade ties and possible political union with Canada. Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire backs a resolution urging an outright union. The current congress is unlikely to act. the Canadian question is expected to dominate early Republican debates with strong interest in both nations. The article notes ongoing Canadian sentiment studies on union feasibility.
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Republic
Canada
Congress
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Annexation sentiment in Canada seen as minority yet influential
The article argues annexationists in Canada are a small but active and educated minority. They are seen as progressive and capable of shifting public opinion toward joining the American federation. It predicts Canada may abandon ties to Great Britain in a matter of months, inviting future U S accession. The stance implies Cuinude Heel will steer this path.
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Canada
Dominion
March of Ideas
Great Britain
Remark on Bridging Job Prospects This Year
A brief note suggests potential difficulty in bridging job prospects this year. The statement appears as an advisory remark without specific names or locations.
Compulsory voting proposal sparks debate in Pennsylvania
The article discusses a draft law to mandate voting in all general elections with a $6 fine. It outlines post election name red marks, court summons for nonvoters, and fines to county public funds. It contrasts with antipol emphasis on primaries and cites historical turnout gaps and calls for education over coercion.
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Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Firth
Stewart
Chambersburg
Magazine of Travel debuts with rich visuals and rail comparison
The Magazine of Travel launches as a 96 page monthly illustrated issue aiming to exploit travel and preserve literature. Chauncey M. Depew contributes an article criticizing foreign railroads while praising American systems and railbed quality amid reviews of world spots.
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the Magazine of Travel
Lea
Guddened
Magazine of Travel
Letter
Chauncey M. Depew
Mr. Depew
Depew
England
Sunbeams Quest for Santa Claus Across the World
A poem recounts a sunbeam traveling from East to West seeking Santa Claus and Christmas cheer. It contrasts nations without Christmas with the Bethlehem star, noting hope and love as the beam travels to all lands while noting various peoples and regions.
Business Men as Jurors From the Wilkes Barre Record
The Wilkes-Barre Record argues jurors should be excused only for sickness or valid reasons and that business demands should not excuse duty. It highlights Hon Eckley B Coxe of Drifton as a notable example who serves when called and enforces juror service among his workers.
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Wilkes-Barre
Eckley B. Coxe
Drifton
Good Men and Jury Service Opinion
Judge Rice of Luzerne county advised businessmen summoned for jury duty to serve rather than seek excuses. The talk stressed civic duty and that the busiest citizens often make the best jurors, warning that widespread exemptions would harm the quality and usefulness of jury trials.
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Philadelphia
Rice
Luzerne County
Time to Consider Pittston Candidates
The Scranton Tribune notes the Pittston race merits early scrutiny and urges voters to begin evaluating candidates. It argues boatmen in every ward show a readiness to serve and stresses timely consideration of contenders for council roles.
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Pittston Guanette
Scranton Tribune
Pittston
Scranton Morning Tribune Expands Pages and Improves
The Scranton Morning Tribune has recently enlarged to twelve pages on Saturday and improved in other ways. The notice praises it as one of the very best papers in Pennsylvania.
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Binghamton Herald
Scranton Morning Tribune
Pennsylvania
Scranton Considers Paid Fire Department Change
Stroudsburg Jeffersonian notes Scranton contemplates a paid fire department due to prosperity yet reliance on volunteers. Promotes a systemic shift to professional firefighting amid ongoing fire coverage concerns.
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Stroudsburg
Jefersonian
Scranton
Notable Washers Keep Their Secret Skill Quiet
A whispered boast about a laundry service claiming high quality work circulates among locals. The message urges sharing the rumor discreetly, advising recipients to tell others yet keep the secret from being widely spread.
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