Postorvich at Scrawton ENYARED
Enyared at the Postorvich in Scrawton, PA, a brief local note noting a peculiar incident or misdirection in the post office matter.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1895
Page
4
Enyared at the Postorvich in Scrawton, PA, a brief local note noting a peculiar incident or misdirection in the post office matter.
The article criticizes the Farr bills effect on education and parentage. It argues the bill attempts to police parents, labeling the Truth as misrepresenting the issue and calling the bill cheeky and dust-raising. The piece defends local control and questions the board’s fitness for guardianship.
The article portrays Indiana figures like Jim Nickle accused of influencing votes in the Blair White contest. It claims bribery with wages, cattle, liquor, and paid votes while condemning Judge White and Fair as corrupt. It notes public outrage and calls for a clean bench amid joked Minneapolis murder trial amusement and egg weight laws protest.
The editorial attack on a proposed child labor law below age 15 questions lawmakers wisdom and defends earlier 12 and 13 year limits. It argues for keeping children out of workshops and in school to foster education and future respectability.
In Canton Illinois six civil actions seek damages from saloonkeepers totaling unknown sums as women allege loss of husbands support spent in saloons. A prior verdict awarded $700 to a widow, prompting business hesitation. Authors critique extending liability to licensing state and discuss press bias on compulsory education bills.
The article analyzes Representative Hicks of Philadelphia proposals to publish all laws in multiple newspapers under state direction, noting cost concerns. It suggests a legislative commission on new laws to publish only those of real public value at an annual cost under $100,000, and praises the Chicago Daily News almanac for 1886.
The piece notes low price sales of basic foods at one cent and a drink‑free social event, while discussing electricity potential in coal regions and political reform debates. It cites Lancaster New Era and Pittsburg Times comments on pledges, Senator Lexow, Thomas Platt, Dr Parkhurst and Montrose to Tunkhannock telephone plans, plus a Brockton Mines ad and forecasts of famine.
A proposed College and University Council would supervise which institutions can confer degrees. The board would include the governor and other officials plus representatives from non denominational and denominational colleges. Separately newspaper publishers in Harrisburg organized to address legislative issues with A Nevis Pomeroy as chairman.
The speaker argues destiny is shaped by small minorities not arithmetic and cites Savonarola as a model of disciplined courage. He suggests ten capable citizens could transform the city if united with steadfast resolve and unreserved focus, asserting history is governed by such minds.
Passage depicts a snowy scene interrupted by a violent act as a criminal strikes with a club. A poet is described as gentle until the blow, transforming the mood from beauty to danger and the snow to a colder setting.
Philadelphia reporters summarize proposed local option bills and safety measures. Topics include quasi prohibition through municipal license hearings, automatic entry controllers for coal mine hoisting engines, and a guardian board to regulate undertakers.
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