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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1897
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune reports political chatter from New York and Pittsburgh with references to federal positions. It notes a call for action by Brother Magee to issue an injunction.
Professor George N. Rockwell argues Scranton surpasses Syracuse in value beyond mining. He recalls an organist salary misfit in Syracuse and uses the anecdote to praise Scranton’s character, urging residents to appreciate home. The piece concludes that no place like home for Scranton residents.
The report notes Major McKinley has been visited at Canton by one in every eight men who voted for him in St. Louis. If they all seek government office, a surplus of disappointments may follow.
The proposed law excludes entrants who cannot read or write English or another language. It requires officers to test literacy using slips with Constitution phrases in multiple languages and provides deportation at the expense of the arriving carrier if the immigrant fails. The process allows substitutions if slips are unavailable and records the failed read/write.
The article discusses a proposed act updating the immigration and contract labor laws, outlining bans on alien employment in public works and certain trades, with exemptions for sailors, deck hands, and specific roles. It notes penalties, potential deportation for violations, and a July 1 effective date pending presidential approval. It also mentions ongoing claims about General Gomez and Cuban affairs.
A Senate speech committee reports the Raines law raises state and county revenue while cutting enforcement costs. In six months the law brought 3,451,000 dollars to the treasury and 7,108,408 dollars to counties, surpassing old tax collections. The report notes reduced minor crimes though some enforcement gaps persist and calls for study if Pennsylvania considers a similar measure. The article also lauds the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, citing 104,500 cases, 219,089 children aided, 441 prosecutions, 58,040 convictions, and 68,457 rescued children, praising its human impact.
President Ethan Allen of the Cuban League of the United States argues that royal powers lure with promises when arms fail. He recalls Lord North’s post Saratoga Bills and suggests such generosity followed a defeat, framing it as a historical warning.
The piece contrasts Greek resolve against major powers with European hesitation to act. It notes Greece as a beacon of duty while Britain France and others hesitate to restrain it. It cites George Bidwell on church funding and raises questions about abrogating the Clayton-Bulwer treaty and securing Jineland's consent.
The Sun analyzes immigrant literacy data showing large shares from Italy Austria Hungary Russia Germany and other nations would be affected by a proposed literacy test. It contrasts proportions who could read and write across nations and notes the potential for some educated immigrants to be excluded while others would not be hurt, and suggests testing could spur study among applicants.
The text urges careful arbitration in treaty talks with Great Britain. It advocates a detailed schedule to prevent price gouging and ensure fair refunds for misused goods. It warns against exploiting or mismanaging matters that affect rights and markets.
A 10 007 word Hill document outlines a comprehensive law designating game and food fishes, detailing protected species, seasonal catching restrictions, size limits, and prohibition of certain nets and explosives. It proposes broad protections and penalties, with additional measures including a controversial sanitation bill and tax ideas affecting wage earners.
The Pittshurg News surveys foreign missions as highly sought offices under Major McKinty. Embassies in London Paris Berlin earn salaries around 17,000 yearly, with St. Petersburg similar. Vienna Madrid Brussels The Hague and others offer 6,500 to 10,000, while Japan offers 12,000 to 20,000 with favorable conditions and trade ties. The piece notes climate, politics, and social prestige influence postings and recalls a London visit during the Shah’s era with a controversial reception.
In a speculative essay the author imagines a general European war drawing the United States into dominant global influence. England in the foreground, Canada potentially joining the Union with consent or approval, and vast British possessions facing possible realignment. The piece envisions naval actions spilling into the Caribbean and Pacific regions, with American protection extending to Quebec, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and Jamaica, among others, by century’s end.
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A ten year old reader receives a copy of a work not through usual channels. A girl returns the book after being questioned by a bystander about hiding it. She admits the book is too mature for her and notes it was written for older readers.
A fragmented Chicago Tribune excerpt shows a teacher castigating a pupil for an absurd figure of speech. The boy responds with a quip about geometry and hatched schemes, prompting a brief exchange on language and meaning.
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