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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1898
Page
7
Scranton paper lists election notes with candidates Peter Neals DL Phillips and others for wards including Eleventh Fifth Fourth Eighth Fifteenth. It records a February 15 election day and mentions Cuban war news and U.S. aid questions.
Civics voices complain about alleged indecent entertainments at the Music Hall. A letter calls upon authorities to investigate and curb offenses, accusing theater managers of complicity and urging action to protect residents from perceived moral pollution.
In Scranton the YMCA fire is seen as a harsh blow but may spur a stronger future. The blaze exposed unsafe venues and led to praise for firefighters who confined the damage to the original site. Community leaders urge rapid reconstruction to advance the association’s mission with updated facilities and public backing.
The Buffalo Express cites statistics claiming foreign immigration is not the main driver of literacy. It argues native literacy could advance with education, but progress is hindered by labor that resists learning. Mentions debate on Lodge bill assessing a candidate’s entrance standards.
The piece condemns critics of literacy tests and immigration restrictions while arguing the need for cautious policy. It notes Industrial centers in Pennsylvania reflect undiscriminating political hospitality and mentions tariff tensions affecting Germany and Prussia as a broader grievance.
The Times compares Friction in Beranton and Scranton over fire losses and response times arguing for a paid department. It praises Scranton’s prompt paid crews while noting a volunteer system’s limits and calls for higher funding to reduce risk and insurance costs. It also reviews crime trends, poets, and local anecdotes from January items.
Kaneas state officials lack a clearer path as Montrose sends two representatives to the Klondike. Montrose citizens enjoy an edge, being accustomed to a climate akin to Alaska, shaping their outlook and readiness.
Astrolabe Coet notes a playful mood for children while warning of caution as a donkey and gold brick imagery appears. The column highlights expenses in Beranton cinema, spring fashions with chocolate-colored sheats, and informal Texas postera themes.
A rural dialogue features farmers discussing economic strain and protectionist ideas. They critique monetary systems, compare silver and paper money, and predict a lively ranch season as they plan frugal living and local production.
A garbled political riff critiques policy while a sensational Evening News item reports a terrible accident in the ith Ward School. A physiology teacher and twelve pupils die when a cat explodes during dissection, sparking funeral rites and calls for a science martyr memorial.
Two angels in a China plain discuss shifting duties as empires grab land. One Dutch angel warns about layoffs since William II’s armed power expands. The other, a British envoy, laments the Armenians plight while Turks hold securities preventing aid.
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle discusses objections to annexing Hillwell, arguing that growth could outpace patriotism and dilute national spirit as territory expands. The piece cautions that governance and loyalty may weaken if population and area grow too large.
A fragmented notice advertises discounted goods in a state region with garbled product names. It touts low prices on cariovanished book cases parlour cabinets and chains, claiming high quality and broad buyer appeal despite uncertain wording.
A critic argues the New York Evening Post cannot suppress patriotism in debates over annexing Hawaii. The piece contends national love of country grows with expansion and will rally to defend the United States and the flag as new territories join the Pacific frontier.
The commentary recalls President McKinley's careful, conservative stance on Cuba and Spain. It compares McKinley’s approach to Lincoln’s anti slavery logic, stressing that resuming hostilities would show Spain cannot conquer Cuba and would meet firm U S action, but without provoking unnecessary naval provocation.
The Scranton Times Republican notes Tribune’s telegraphic help after an electrical outage caused by a Young Men’s Christian Association building incident cut power to the Republican’s machine room. The piece praises newspaper solidarity across rival papers.
The Philadelphia Press presents itself as a public journal, claiming careful verification and accurate transcription of interviews, with news subjected to painstaking care. It acknowledges possible mistakes and commits prompt correction in service to the public, while noting legal penalties for injury.
A spirited note urges support for John for governor with bold calls to rally the crowd and back the team. The speaker predicts a decisive victory and a strong push in the coming spring.
A dealer emphasizes stock clearance on a china dinner set line with low prices aimed to move inventory by February first. The message urges quick action to avoid remaining low-demand items.
The ad warns of lasting cold weather and urges shoppers to visit the cloak department for substantial discounts. Highlights include garments priced from 3.00 to 20.00 at marked reductions, with several items shown at lower sale prices.
Read of the sale offering Ladies' Kid Gloves in biarritz with lacing, six-button and broken line styles at 49 cents, Ladies' and Children's Woolen Mittens at 9 cents a pair, Ladies' Fancy Striped Hose at six for 25 cents, Men's Fine Gauge Hose at 10 cents or three for 25 cents, Night Shirts and Suspenders priced to clear, plus Sash Ribbons at 10 cents per yard for this day only.
Old year ends as shop invites customers to adopt new fashion with the latest styles. The store announces discounted prices on advance styles and urges early purchase for those seeking fashionable footwear.
The Modern Hardware Store advertises limited stock at low prices with bold claims they must go and invites customers to call to be convinced.
A brief classified style note touts high quality apparel offerings and invites readers to call for details and available products.
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