Metropolis of northeastern Pennsylvania Promotes Growth and Power
A promotional piece extols a city in northeastern Pennsylvania with 740 foot elevation above tide, 186 100,000 estimated population, 20 599 registered voters, 750000 school property value, and 12000 school children. It claims cheaper electric power than Niagara and urges new industries, while recalling 1871 YMCA liquor crusade and court reforms increasing license revenues by 10000 yearly.
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Pennesylvania
Niagara
United States
Veges Tels
Young Men's Christian Association
Doewlers’ League
Hendrey
Mind Reading Debates Open in New Era Skepticism
The piece questions the validity of mind reading and telepathy, citing experiments and famous cases like Bishop and a Russian czar, while noting mixed results. It discusses the social reaction, including New Woman culture, saloon scrutiny, and a cautionary stance on proving such phenomena beyond doubt.
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Washington Irving
Chicago
St. Petersburg
Alexander II
Syracuse Post
Baloon
Amelia
Eve
Godiva
Min
Exploration Notes on Quackery and Reapportionment Clash
The article discusses ongoing exploration into controversial theories amid quackery, urging patient fact gathering. It critiques a Harrisburg correspondence in the Scranton Truth and quotes Representative Farr defending his stance on reapportionment against alleged misrepresentations by Rep Cannell.
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Harrisburg
Scranton
Representative Farr
Faye
Representative Cannell
Parr
Hearrisburg
Public Library Boosts Civic Pride and Industry Valor
The piece applauds Boztun’s $5,000,000 public library as a symbol of modern commerce driven by demand and exchangeability. It contrasts wealth with workingmens access, defends Harrity and Pattison against anonymous critics, and praises Christian ideals linking piety and patriotism while noting Penn Avenue banks’ resilience.
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Boztun
Legislative Topics: The Harvey School Bill and Charities Reform
A historical summary outlines the Harvey School Bill proposing state aid disbursement tied to minimum term completion and school-year timing. It also covers the Proposed Charities Bill abolishing the state board and centralizing powers under a governorappointed superintendent, plus a measure to curb overcrowding on urban rail lines and ensure seating for passengers.
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Harvey
Whee-Hume
J. Stranee
Senate
Kicie
Auoh
Iid
Tittsburg Commercial Gazette
Errinshire
State Board of Public Charities
Gtand
Department of Charities
New Law Seeks Fare Relief and Train Crossing Reforms
A proposed act would cap street railway fares for standing passengers and require a reduced fare when seating is unavailable. The bill faces possible delays in committee and includes penalties for violations. Carbondale Herald notes broader aims to forbid grade crossings and expand tax assessments for railroad and utility assets.
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Lta
Carbondale
Woods
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