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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1897
Page
4
Scranton Pennsylvania February 1 1897 notice mentions Speaker Reed and a session favoring abolishing the free avad humbug. The text shows a fragmented report on political remarks and a unclear description of Mr Reed.
A debate centers on General Alger as a cabinet choice for the war department, praising his experience and criticizing his aggressive temperament. Supporters cite Michigan backing and national prominence, while opponents question loyalty and methods in prior political actions.
The Rochester Post-Express weighs in on the Quay Penrose relationship, arguing the two politicians are cordial and that younger Penrose’s influence shapes Qays stance. It rejects claims of servility and notes a Missouri law proposal targeting false charges against public officers.
The piece dismisses claims that Pennsylvania’s factional politics blocked McKinley’s cabinet. It notes Pennsylvania supported McKinley Hobart with about half the national margin and cites other states with factions that did not hinder cabinet appointments. It questions why Pennsylvania should face added scrutiny after victory.
The article argues for Pennsylvania's rightful place in the McKinney administration and supports Ste Uile’s recognition. It notes the new secretary of the treasury once urged greenback retirement but will act for national interests and currency stability under expert guidance, potentially shaping future reform.
At a Saturday hearing Governor Cleaves of Maine urged the Senate committee on postoffsices and Post roads not to endorse the Loud bill restoring second class mail rates. He argued the postoffice department serves the public and that cheap literature and newspapers aid education, while opposing advertising periodicals that exploit the system. Finley Acker warned against losses from low rates and favored businesslike postage policies. The debate centered on who should bear the cost when deficits arise and the impact on the public.
Fragmented text discusses self sustaining departments and amendments. Mentions American cigar production by year and compares cigarette output between 1895 and 1805, with figures garbled. Notes anti-cigarette agitation needing vitality.
A report from a Philadelphia committee of the Woman's Health Protective Association advocates state action to shut down unsanitary bake shops. The report describes foul odors, poor ventilation, long hours for workers, and unsafe conditions, urging stronger health laws to eliminate sweat bake shops.
A Troy Times recounts President Grant ignoring civil service advice to appoint an old army colonel who failed most questions. He impressed with a single answer about allocation of troops to suppress the American colonists, claiming a far greater number of reinforcements than ever went back.
Washington correspondent notes a crowded Republican field for Pennsylvania governor with at least six candidates including Lelenring Lackawanna and William A. Stone Allegheny. The Old Man may stay neutral, shaping a contest likely to hinge on regional strength between East and West. Connell of Lackawanna is favored in the northeast and Stone in the west.
In the New York Supreme Court Judge McAdim blocked $1,015 in damages against a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jolene, who was expelled from the union and barred from work. The decision emphasizes the right of every man to withhold labor without interference.
A sporting chronicle argues that only twenty three bouts have occurred in the prize ring historically. The piece asserts this rarity undermines claims of consistent parity and deduces prize fighting lacks uniformity in its early eras.
The poem voices a claimant’s plea for an unshared post and a quiet home by a stream. It expresses readiness to work and a request for fair recognition if Canton denies the applicant. It reflects a seeker’s desire to be chosen among capable peers.
Harrisburg reports indicate a busy week ahead with readings and committee meetings. Over 100 bills already filed in the Senate and House, as lawmakers push a broad agenda on education taxation and game law reforms.
Charles W. Hermann of Sagter works on a plan to salvage logs drifting in a stream that may be declared a public highway. The owner on either shore could claim logs. salvage offers are per hundred feet and affidavits must describe logs and timber types. If unclaimed after publication in a weekly county newspaper, logs may be forfeited and sold.
The Globe-Democrat reports a Connecticut legislator's plan to require wills be deposited with a legal officer who must publish notice of the will and allow time to challenge the testator's capacity. If no objection is raised, attacks on capacity would be barred after death, reducing will contests and fees for lawyers.
The eVents-eix group in Pennsylvania plans a permanent organization after voting for Wang maker, while seven New York legislators who backed Choate prefer to let the matter rest.
A cryptic fragment questions the accuracy of a Detroit Tribune piece. The text appears as garbled OCR with unclear percentages and references to ideas and information drawn from an unidentified Columbus column.
From the Detroit Tribune a note on introducing a course in common decency. The piece argues such additions to curricula reflect evolving standards in schools and imbue civic virtue in students. It highlights growing support across communities and schools.
Odds and ends are offered at greatly reduced prices to clear space for new spring goods. Dinner sets are closing out very low with some pieces missing, offering $15.00 sets now reduced to $10.00.
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