Metropolis of Northeastern Pennsylvania Promotes Growth and Power
A promotional piece touts a city in northeastern Pennsylvania with 1894 estimated population 103000 and 20599 registered voters. It claims low electric power costs, strong school assets, and room for new industries while urging state government to stay out of local affairs. It cites historical population figures and ends with a call to appoint a Lexow committee for Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania
Niagara
United States
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Tiurriebure
J. L. Mattox
Venango
Pennsylvanis
Mrector Walcott
Pennsysvinia
New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Itale Rhode Ieland
Labor reform and school laws blaze through Harrisburg
The piece argues for raising the child labor age to fifteen and extending compulsory schooling, challenges editorials on education and labor bills, and comments on Philadelphia policy. It notes Senator Penrose and Senator Lexow in New York politics, and discusses employer Dolgeville’s pension plan and other civic issues.
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Harrisburg
Scranton
Defect in Snively road fund bill cited by Pittsburg Dispatch
The Pittsburg Dispatch criticizes Representative Snivelys 95 million state road fund bill for lacking conditions governing road standards. It warns past issues were not insufficient money but wasteful spending and vague oversight.
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Pittsburg
Snively
Joon
State road reform favors state built model railways
The argument supports state funding only for durable county roads or reimbursed grants to meet a standard. It urges the state to build model routes across multiple counties while leaving local roads to counties and suggests premiums for compliant construction. It questions the Hazleton district ties to Lucerne county and the impact on public order in Wilkes-Barre.
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Harrisburg
Lucerne County
Hazleton
Wilkes
Dolge's Century-Long Quest for Fair Profit Sharing
The discussion centers on dividing corporate profits between workers and owners. Alfred Dolge pursued a fair settlement for decades, aiming to increase workers' share without harming employers. The passage notes his extended efforts and ongoing work toward equity.
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Alfred Dolge
The New Banking Law Creates State Banking Commissioner
The act establishing a banking commissioner and department of banking passed the legislature. It requires annual and other reports from banks and imposes inspection powers, with a supervisor to oversee all institutions under state charter. Salaries and comparison with private pay are noted as debated points.
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State Board of Examiners
Senate
Judiciary General
Supreme Court
Commonwealth
Pittsbury
McCarrell
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