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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1897
Page
7
In Dunmore, the King Duggan maintains his title while acknowledging the opposition's meaning in Inez. The notice appears in Scranton February 18 1897 and is part of a local distribution by The Tribune Publishing Company with New York representation listed.
The governor argues against removing the capital from Harrisburg and proposes a phased capital complex built in stages to fit budget constraints. He favors a group of buildings rather than one massive structure, improving safety and efficiency while allowing expansion as departments grow.
The January trade report shows exports of merchandise rising beyond any January in eleven years, while gold imports reach their highest January level in four years. The data hints at improving economic conditions and a dawning prosperity.
The piece discusses Dr. Lyman Abbott’s repudiation of a literal tale of Jonah and the whale and contrasts the higher criticism view with a call to preserve supernatural authority in Christianity. It argues that treating biblical miracles as mere allegory undermines faith and the church’s foundation.
The account describes a young Cuban woman subjected to a private search aboard an American vessel in Havana carried out by Booniards. The woman reports officers searched for papers behind closed doors with a Spanish official involved.
The text notes that in Nebraska and Delaware the drive to extend women’s suffrage has been defeated. It argues the burden remains with supporters and that only a small portion of the population may desire voting rights, reflecting a cautious stance on extending the franchise.
The piece argues the current Congress will run around a billion dollars in spending, yet per capita federal costs remain manageable. It cites Robe rt P Porter noting per person spending over eight years and insists new expenditures reflect public demand rather than reckless waste, stressing the nation’s growth and capacity to bear higher totals.
A New York supporter pushes for a specific cabinet officer, signaling a broader state strategy to secure the preferred official. The move reflects coordinated efforts with local leaders to advance the appointment as part of a larger political agenda.
A physician criticizes Gotham health board practices for handling tuberculosis cases at a city hospital. He recalls sending a patient’s body care instructions and room disinfection details, sparking distress in the family and public alarm over bureaucratic overreach. The piece questions municipal oversight versus physician discretion and notes a proposed canal study funding in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Rev John Culpepper of Kansas City argues that when a man is 22 and unmarried he should be taxed 1100 and at 25 taxed 3200. He says the tax should rise $100 yearly until 30, after which an unmarried man should be sent to the penitentiary. The stance appears aimed at pressuring marriage for business reasons.
The account presents Daestron’s execution as a vindication of justice in one interpretation, reflecting on the moral and legal implications of the sentence and its perceived alignment with societal standards.
Fragmented commentary accuses political figures of scheming for power while discussing a scarce exoneration appeal. It notes potential Senate figures eager to bring Mark Hanna to influence and recalls prior attempts at St Louis amid ongoing massacres in Crete and Weyler's brutal campaign.
A female actress with months of training, Teresa her name, debuts to favorable notices while on a tour in the region. James O’Connor, once city editor, joins the Doveran Record editorial department amid staff changes. The Twenty first ward clash tests patience as Watch the scene at a two story wooden door basement. The Keyser Valley district faces a disturbance during election hours. The Symphony bass player Wim. H. Shiffer is praised as foundation of the orchestra. A reception for Senator-elect Polls Penrove is planned with over 100 guests and notable Republicans attending.
The piece outlines Pennsylvania state legislative aims including treasury reform, revenue law, school funding protection, and limits on unrestricted powers. It notes opposition from lawmakers allied with Mr Wiltite maker, pro hints on capital spending, and potential changes to ballot law and tax bills. It also mentions Ohio politics and possible excise commission ideas.
Ten years ago electric railways were rare but by 1887 trolley systems sprang up nationwide. By year end there were over 1 040 miles of electric track and at least 2 000 electric cars with massive investments. Power capacity and water or coal power advances promise broader industrial use. long distance transmission breakthroughs occur in Niagara Buffalo link and California lines.
The article describes converting vast coal heaps into electrical energy at the mines and transmitting power by wire. It envisions self generating stations at mines, replacing long coal transport and reducing costs, with electrification enabling widespread reach. The potential of electrical power and transmission is highlighted as remarkable and nearly limitless.
The Altoona Tribune condemns appropriating literary work without acknowledgment and penalizes editors who alter meaning or republish others' articles without credit. It argues for naming authors when known and labeling unidentified works, urging fair credit for writers and the harm caused by plagiarism.
A clumsy OCR fragment describes a reporter in a temperance revival meeting where a woman asks if he ever drinks. He replies he drinks only with unknown women, asserting resolve to abstain except with those he knows. The passage retains dated tone but lacks clear events or names.
A brief editorial argues that Canadians remain steadfast in identity and loyalty while the British flag and laws are upheld. It asserts Canadians have a nation in spirit even as imperial symbols persist.
Horoscope notes for Thiralay February 15 1607 referencing Dunmore voting districts and Paul site, with social commentary on money circulation and local shovel efforts. It mentions a belief in enterprise despite scarcity and advice to spend a dollar.
Inventory clearout features English porcelain dinner sets with 100 pieces priced at 9.48 and 112 pieces at 11.48. English white granite sets in fruit patterns offer 100 pieces at 5.98 and 112 pieces at 6.98.
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