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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1897
Page
7
A notice from The Scranton Tribune Publishing Company requires readers to sign their true name for publication of controversial communications. The paper printed in Scranton, Pa., lists New York representatives and insists on authentic authorship for all letters.
In a Thursday Sanguilly resolution debate Senator Sherman voiced support for the joint resolution and protection for a naturalized American citizen. He urged unity in approval and condemned unlawful mistreatment, pledging to back the citizen and oppose tyranny. He cited McKinley’s Cuba stance favoring citizens’ rights and critiqued Colonel Intersall’s reform ideas in a broader context.
A Connecticut reader laments social decay while tracing reactions to the Waller case in Bloomsburg and related debates on immigration, schooling, trusts, and public virtue. The piece argues most cited incidents are exceptions, urges civility, and critiques anti trust measures amid Cuba and political chatter.
A long draft bill by Benutof Millelaon of Clumbertwid county covers dairy control, prohibiting sale of milk with adulterants and setting inspections and penalties for violations. It also discusses prison reform proposals from Philadelphia papers, advocating a gradual state reform and a cooperative county system with a state commissioner.
A fragment from a historical piece discusses freedom of art and liberty, noting decades of growth in intellect and the elevated role of the dinner in politics. It remarks last evening's Lanquet for Pennsylvania's new senator and hints at Penrose’s potential for faithful service in Washington.
A letter from FP Ritshcock of Scranton Pa condemns Brigham Young’s statue in the capital. He argues the statue glorifies a moral wilderness and calls for its removal, stating Young’s legacy should have no place in the capital.
Fragmentary text mentions varying March weather with references to Shrove Sunday and early week days. It notes storms and cold conditions, hints at personal fortunes and business outlook, and mentions a child born on a specific day. Weather and daily forecasts are mixed with personal advisories and customary phrases.
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