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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1895

Page

4

Scranton Growth Claims and Populous Outlook Highlighted

The snippet touts Scranton as a rising metropolis in northeastern Pennsylvania with an estimated 1804 population, 20,509 registered voters, $750,000 school property value, 12,000 students, and 19 banking deposits. It notes electricity cheaper than Niagara and hints at strong industrial growth despite rising property prices on Spruce street.

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Scranton Young Men's Christian Association Plans Expanded Work

A plain statement urges support for the Scranton Young Men's Christian Association and outlines a plan to enlarge its facilities. Details will appear in tomorrow's Tribune, and readers are urged to provide substantial financial backing to sustain its community service. Also noted is gratitude for La Gastonne's safe arrival as welcome news.

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Quay Loyal to Party Amid Philadelphia Mayoral Fight

Washington correspondents note Senator Quay will not knife Warwick as Philadelphia mayoral race resumes. The piece praises Quay’s career, frames the Democratic challenge as a loyalty test, and mentions Warwick as the Republican nominee while hinting at party-internal adjustments.

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Brooks high license law defended by Pittsburg and Philadelphia figures

The piece notes earnest defense of the Brooks high license law by Pittsburg and Philadelphia contemporaries. It says newspapers claim the law could be weakened not strengthened and aims to foil an amendment akin to local option known as the Pennewell bill.

Pittsburg Philadelphia

Critics warn Pennewell bill curb voice on liquor policy

The article contests the Pennewell bill arguing it channels popular will through petitions rather than secret ballots, urging that the current high license system remains preferable despite its flaws. It predicts a wave of proposed popular votes on Sunday liquor sales and other vices as a supposed compromise.

New York State Albans

Democratic Paper Praises Opponent and Urges Moderation

The Philadelphia Record is praised for crediting opponents and urging prudent currency policy. It notes Mr Real’s substitute as an emergency measure tied to Treasury reserves and warns against draconian reforms. A Wilkes-Barre weekly comic venture named The IC aims to fill a public need with young publishers Laciar and Hamlin.

Wilkes-Barre Jongefelt Ita Hehers Mesars Laciar Hamlin Laectar

The Right of the State on Compulsory Education

A Rochester Post-Express contributor argues that legislative power includes protecting children health and morality, not just liberty. He asserts compulsory education is essential to civic readiness and personal protection, while avoiding overreach and ensuring every child receives basic schooling.

Rochester Post- Express Boranton Truth

Fragmented and caustic tremors of national discourse

The passage riffs on political liberty, reform, and public morality, lampooning editors, Reed’s candidacy, and Democratic critiques. It jabs at labor strikes, taxation, and officials, noting winter woes in Scranton and national debates. It mentions White Cap conspiracies, navy indifference, and a dubious Nicaragua canal question.

Public bridge control act and state veterinary department proposed

The article describes a measure to declare county river and stream bridges as public highways and replace destroyed spans. It outlines appointing three appraisers to value pepper bivolve t, reporting to the treasurer and auditor general within three months. It also notes state construction on county request and creation of a department of AeNMOWITTe with an annual stipend of 2500 dollars for a state veterinarian.

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Moric Will Win in Time at Blinhot Sieinal

Nestor Charles Alvin comments on circulation questions in journalism. He argues that high net charges strain newspapers and impede readers, noting resisting forces in reporting and demanding affordable access for informed citizenry.

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Who Will Save the Day and Toast Our Husbands

A poetic tribute questions who, in various roles, keeps home and town together. It laments hardship yet ends with a toast to the sisters and their husbands, praising steadfast figures who bear and share burdens while the community endures.

Legislative Debate on State Expenditures and Bills

A state legislative discussion centers on reducing public expenditures while maintaining essential services, criticizes past fiscal mismanagement, and weighs bills including the Baker anti sweat shop act and factory oversight. Protests from manufacturers and opposition figures are noted as the Senate considers new deputy factory inspector positions and a revenue bill.

Baker Mitiwate Elmit

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