Metropolis of northeastern Pennsylvania touts industry and power
The piece extols a city in northeastern Pennsylvania with elevation above the tide at 749 feet and claims a population around 14.1 million or 35,000 in related figures. It argues the region can produce cheaper electric power than Niagara and urges industry relocation, rail coal trade analysis, and political fixes such as charter and license reforms amid bridge projects and anthracite trade concerns.
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Pennsylvania
Niagara
United States
Philadelphia
Tribute to memory of ex Judge Henry M Seely
The Lackawanna County Bar Association honored ex Judge Henry M Seely of Honesdale, who died last Wednesday night. Speakers praised his fairness intelligence and quiet dignity, noting his courteous professional conduct and civic service.
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Lackawinna County Bar Association
Henry M. Seely
Honesdale
Seely
Lackawanna Bar
Judge Seely
Compulsory Education Seen as Next Pennsylvania Move
An editorial argues General Hastings supports schooling and predicts passage of a compulsory school attendance law. It cites Representative Parr’s prior effort and anticipates a governor elect pushing a modern standard, with Scranton growth underscoring local needs near court house square.
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Hastings
Parr
Yee
Commonwealth
County judge increase debated by Philadelphia Press
The Philadelphia Press criticizes the Lackawanna county proposal to add a fourth common pleas judge arguing three judges cannot keep pace with rising cases. It emphasizes local discretion, notes Luzerne county’s entry into the discussion, and references Jay Cooke and government bond ideas as broader finance context.
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Tluserne County
Orphans’ Court
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Luzerne County
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Lackawinna
Scranton
Common Pleas
Currency by bonds and municipal security proposal
The article compares plans to expand national currency using bank deposits tied to first mortgage bonds on Philadelphia real estate and Pennsylvania Railroad securities. It discusses safety funds, tax treatment, and a pro rata circulation method with government and bank collaboration, noting Dr. Strong’s municipal bond approach as a safer alternative but needing public education.
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William “Windom
Fiiinescmen
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cooke
the Tribune
Daniel B. Strong
Starracen
Strong
Political figures name upcoming State session committee picks
The executive committee of the State Grange Patrons of Husbandry chaired by Rhone lists members including Gerard C. Brown York Jimi G McSjuirren Lancaster BR EL Thomas Cumberland N Moore Bradford and Bo H W Warrin Chonter President Pro Tem Wesley Thomas and Henry F Walton plan the standing committee for the coming session. Rumors say Rep George W Lawrence Washington county supports adjournment by early April. Ex-Senator George RK Hoopes West Chester may be reappointed. Jeanne Martin West Grove named training clerk for Senate and William Robinson Spring City backed for deputy factory inspector West Chester district. Chester County shows about seventy five applicants for positions in Harrisburg.
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Grainge
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Rhone
Gerard C. Brown
York
Jimi G. McSjuirren
Lancaster
EL Thomas
Cumberland
N. Moore
Bradford
Bo H W. Warrin
Chonter
Wesley Thomas
Senate
Henry F. Walton
House of Representatives
A.die Punch
Harriabure
George W. Lawrence
Washington County
Senmientt-at-Arme Fivorge RK. Hoopes
West Chester
Jeane Martin
West Grove
Hostern
William Robinson
Spring City
Senator &Nyder
Chester County
Harrieburg
Rural Electric Roads Debate in Pittsburg Dispatch
A Pittsburg Dispatch excerpt argues rural electric railways need careful lawmaking to protect public rights. It cites Edward Burroughs on track width and roadbed standards and warns against private monopoly on public highways. It calls for uniform privileges and fair purchase terms for future rural lines.
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Pittsburg
Letra
Edward Burroughs
New Jersey
Filemain
Wages Paid by Railroads Across The United States
A report highlights railroad pay scales with New York Central figures. Engineers average 1220 a year while 69 general officers average 600 yearly. Conductors earn about 1 more than last year. Station agents and telegraph operators show varied wages, with track and shop workers earning closer to 460 to 600. The most common roles are station workers, trackmen, and shop mechanics, reflecting broad wage bands across the system.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
New York Central Road
Not in That Business
The Philadelphia Times urges Mr. Reed to aid the Democrats in their financial trouble and notes Reed has not voted as a member of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Democrats.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia Times
Reed
The
Times
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Madman in Prison Reads Napoleon Histories in Magazines
A fragment from the Washington Post recalls a learned man in a cell pacing and muttering. He questions if he is human or animal while recalling a fatal day linked to his literary posts and attempts to read Napoleon histories in current magazines.
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Detroit Tribune
Times Tritt
Napoleon
Washington Post
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