Ripple Supporter Denounces Cornellism in Scranton Mayoral Fight
In a defense of Ezra H. Ripple against attacks claiming he would be controlled if elected, the piece praises Ripple’s character and loyalty to William Connell. It contrasts open confrontation with covert slander and notes the campaign’s broader political dynamics, urging voters to judge by record and alliance. It also touches on growing support for state teacher pensions and cites A Tolman Smith on France and pension history for teachers.
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Ripple
Scranton
Philadelphia
Common Pleas
A. Tolman Smith
United States Bureau of Education
Scranton Times
Vaughan
Pension schemes for teachers across nations described
A survey details teacher pension plans in Prussia France Germany and other states, outlining premiums and benefit formulas. It notes high esteem for teachers in Scandinavia and Japan and discusses proposed Philadelphia and Detroit pension funds. The piece mentions political figures and proposals on internal improvements and canal schemes to boost commerce.
Peace by arbitration urged on Washingtons birthday appeal
A group of Chicago gentlemen issue an appeal urging unity among English speaking nations and promotion of arbitration over war. They ask resolutions be sent to President Cleveland and Queen Victoria, advocating peace, education, and religious reform as long term remedies, while noting war as a last resort and criticizing war news in the Democratic press.
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Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Queen Victoria
United States
Great Britain
George Washington
Senator Quay Proposes Commission to Price Interior Waterways
Senator Quay introduces a resolution to authorize a commission to determine the cost of procuring for the federal government control by purchase of key interior waterways. The focus areas include paths from New York harbor to the Delaware river, the Delaware to Chesapeake Bay, and the stretch between Chesapeake and Albemarle Sound. The measure aims to assess feasibility and expense of federal ownership.
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Quay
New York Harbor
Delaware River
Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake and
Albemarle Sourid
Shadow of the Open Hand and Early X Ray Prospects
The article discusses how X rays create silhouettes rather than sharp pictures on objects of varying thickness. It notes shadow darkness depends on object thickness, with examples like a round stick and metal tube. It cautions that practical, detailed radiographs are unlikely soon and predicts mixed domestic and German interest in the research.
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Naeler
Viaduct Appeal Urges Citywide Vote Regardless of Party
A Hyde Park reader argues for approving the viaduct, asserting it will improve safety by easing railroad delays, project progress, and the city’s status. The letter stresses unity across loyalties and praises local board members for advancing the city’s interests, urging voters to support the measure.
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the Tribune
Grater
Cansolidates
Lal Ove Endian
United States
Dickson
Trabe
M. Owens
X Rays Discovered by Roentgen Light Up Unknown Energy
W Lee notes that Roentgen’s discovery shows X rays pass through opaque media and illuminate photographic plates. They fluoresce some substances and differ from kathode rays by not being deflected by magnets nor reflected, yet they penetrate paper and thin metals.
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Algetiopa
Vrofesaer Roentgen
Roentgen
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