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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1898
Page
4
An old notice from 1898 mentions The Scranton Tribune published daily except Sundays, by Tritune Publishing Company, at fifty cents a month. The line mix includes garbled entries but confirms the newspaper’s pricing and cadence.
Remarks at the Pastors union meeting accuse ex Mayor Fellows of lacking proper political credentials. The report notes Fellows' ward records and questions his fitness for office amid sharp rebuke from Rev Dr MacLeod.
The Tribune commends the Beranten Public Library for its strong role in education. It notes an average daily circulation of 120 books and 40 450 patrons yearly, with growing reference use and a culture of intelligent reading fostering book purchases and broader literacy in the community.
Scranton voters chose the candidate aligned with Boranten in a tight mayoral race. The outcome confirms Boranten’s influence, with the new mayor securing a decisive plurality and shaping city leadership for the term ahead.
The Tribune defends its independence after Mr. Fenyvessy withdrew his advertisement over a decency critique in Jan 24 coverage. It accuses critics of misreading intent and invites court resolution while promising continued reporting without yielding to advertiser pressure.
Elliott Flower argues in the February North American Review that the U S educational system is top heavy with many high schools while primary and grammar schools face crowded conditions. He cites New York Chicago Brooklyn St Louis Denver as examples where thousands of students lacked space, leading to half day sessions and temporary crowded rooms.
A columnist lists 49 U S higher institutions with under 200 students and questions redirecting funds from crowded public schools to underused universities. The piece notes school-system strain, university enrollment issues, and calls for reallocating resources to expand primary education. It also mentions Pennyvessy lease concerns and promised improvements.
The letter discusses a conflict between Street Commissioner Dunning and the Scranton Republican editor. It claims Dunning was blamed after declining a lucrative post, and asserts Gogolin’s death beneath a Co A wall was misrepresented. It condemns the Tribune report and defends Dunning as honest.
The intelligence notes that Premier Sagas Ta avoids an epistolary manner, a detail unlikely to derail President McKinley.
The foremost living representative of the American bar, Joseph H. Choate, rejects the notion that the profession has declined. He argues that adaptation to modern life shapes its power and utility, not a loss of essence, and cites the need to adjust to contemporary conditions to maintain effectiveness. He notes changes across vocations and compares historical figures like Daniel Webster to current demands.
Cleveland lawmaker Parker urges the Ohio Legislature to require all eligible suitors to pass a thorough examination and tax those who wed after passing. The proposal promises furnished homes and steady incomes for couples, with graded premiums to aid the rising generation.
The Century Magazine prints Theo. Roosevelt essay on everyday heroism in a well organized city police force and in February allows Jacob A. Riles to recount a related story.
The piece surveys urban life in New York Chicago and Kansas City, arguing firemen and policemen deserve respect, praising mergers like New York Central and Lake Shore as efficient but warning of potential abuses. It notes a cent dish mission in Kansas City and laments imitation of Wanamaker and Low.
Washington reports six months of Dingley tariff operation show revenue meeting government needs with steady month by month growth. January customs receipts exceed any January since the McKinley law. overall six months show higher earnings than the Wilson law in its first six months, indicating strong revenue and manufacturing revival.
The Philadelphia Times argues that reputable newspapers strive for truth and fairness, contrasting with prurient New York papers. It praises editors for limiting harm, reviews a minister's exaggerated quote to show reporter discipline, and urges higher standards across professions.
The Paper Trust becomes a real fact as sixteen major paper mills join to form a corporation capitalized at 5 million dollars. The alliance already includes mills with a combined daily capacity of 1 067 tons.
The article argues the Paper Trust seeks to control output and prices of paper materials, threatening newspaper costs. It cites leaders like Ine D and Mille and warns that united newspaper opposition could topple any extortionate price fixing.
A local sale notice warns items are priced to move quickly with limited stock. Shoppers are urged to act soon as quantities run out and prices are likely to rise after this event.
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