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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1897
Page
4
A garbled, old newspaper style passage contemplates annexation of Meawall and Mawali, lamenting moral diplomacy and naval ties. It hints at American defense needs, petroleum trade, and strategic markets, while mentioning Commander Stevens and pension debates in a convoluted, period voice.
A long OCR text surveys late 19th century debates on national achievements and the growth of the United States civil service. It highlights calls for a national university, scientific research, and educational reforms, listing figures like Thomas A. Villeon and Kipling. It notes advances in industry, library construction, and a wave of executive orders expanding classified federal positions under Cleveland and Hayes, detailing the sizes and scopes of bureaucratic growth and legal questions surrounding these extensions.
The article discusses opinions on the compound engine and future railway innovations. President Miller cites adoption by the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line, while Professor Hiritany and Professor Thomeon forecast electrification and the shift from long trains to shorter, more frequent services with fewer smokey outputs.
The article critiques civil service expansion under government reform, predicting a broadening of rules to nearly 200 000 positions including postmasters and roads offices, with a temporary tenure ban. It notes ambivalence toward a presidential contest in 1900, anti-Hanna forces, Cuba autonomy doubts, and underpaid ambassadors, all framed in a dated political discourse.
The piece argues the United States should pursue commercial rights and open markets in Asia without territorial expansion. It warns isolationist policies may hinder economic growth and stresses protecting American industries while resisting forced concessions. It envisions a future where trade rights, not empires, drive national strength and warns against a restrictive policy damaging global standing.
A Times Herald summary argues lawmakers will push an immigration bill after a new session opens. It outlines a provision requiring reading and writing in the native language and English, claiming the measure would raise moral and industrial standards while admitting the need for broader support and consideration of the proposal.
Historic note warns that a new United States policy of restriction could block desirable immigration while harming industries needing workers. It argues educated elites fear unrest from uneducated arrivals and urges discrimination aligned with industrial needs to avoid excluding honest laborers.
Washington sources state no exchange of notes has occurred between Sherman and Lord Ballsbury regarding a new arbitration treaty with Great Britain. Sir Julian Paunceforte, now in London, has not discussed the subject since returning for the summer, and no negotiations have begun.
The Bell Journal questions using daily newspapers as reading text in public schools while the New York Sun defends selective use. It suggests pedagogy should guide choices, noting newspapers, Shakespeare, and the Bible all require careful selection by teachers.
A newspaper ad lists numerous women’s coats and jackets offered at deep discounts after Christmas. Items include children's broadcloth coats, plush capes, black jackets in various cloths, satin linings, high-button fronts, and fur trim. Prices range from 1.49 to 14.98 with former values noted.
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