Municipal Reform Through Progressive Leadership
The piece argues that reform comes from electing good progressive men to office, asserting such leaders are the safest path to municipal change. It notes widespread debate across cities on reform methods, yet emphasizes consistency of reform via responsible governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific RY
Maine
Canada
Maritime Provinces
Minneapolis
St. Paul
United States
Vancouver
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Ore
New Year Reflections on Speed and Progress in an Electric Era
A 1900s style meditation on rapid modern change, electric power, and the pace of civilization. It discusses engineers pushing boundaries, inventions reshaping life, and the need to balance wonder with weariness as societies cycle between upheaval and calmer progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nordau
Cur Fes
Stantly
University
Jess
Ambassadorship and US England tensions questioned
The piece argues Ambassador Bayard has shown disloyalty to the American people with his recent speeches, warning that congress should replace him to uphold national dignity amid strains with Great Britain. It also notes political moves and editorial changes shaping how the era’s press views U.S. policy and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bayard
Great Britain
England
Congress
Kentucky Senator Blackburn Target in Washington Gossip
Tribune reports in Washington that Kentucky Senator Joe Blackburn faces a political collapse as Republicans split, with Blackburn portrayed as a bully and a lenient foe. The piece notes his long career, a street-politics persona, and recent incidents including threats and a gun dispute, while discussing the era’s tariff battles, bond hopes, and party dynamics in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Bureau
Fourteenth Street
N. W
Washington
Dee
Kentucky
Joe Chickburn
Mackburn
Senate
Congress
Jie
House
Mealeve
Blackburn
Chandler
New Hampshire
Tmlackbur
Lucien Young
Navy
Young
Jackburn
United States
Joe Blackburn
Cnea
The Railway Problem and Freight Charges Debate
In a Detroit speech Mayor Pingree argues transport costs inflate prices, citing international rail rates and government ownership. The piece critiques his freight emphasis, noting U S passenger rates aren’t the core issue, but high freight charges strike as the real problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Pingree
Dountry
Iielf
Australia
Victoria
Hungary
Telelum Tella
Germany
Unea
San Francisco
Boston
United States
Europe
Twele Sam
Banks, Scranton and local politics drift in waning year
Welsh from the receivership of rail Trend, William A. Stone, left the city to recover from strain and is said to be in poor health at Atlantic City with possible pneumonia. Congressmen Scranton and Letsourne have returned home for New Year, Scranton anxious over local politics and aiding Captain Moir’s mayoral bid. After 1 January 1890 ex-Clerk Kerr’s address will be Clearfield, Pa as his family heads to their old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Congress
State Committee
M. B. Quay
Lodge
Senate
Gorman
Murphy
Lrnce
Smith
Wilson
Treasury
White House
Cleveland
Carlisle
Washington
Dos Paros Committee
New York Bondhollers
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Calllas
United States Circuit Court of Philadelphia
J. Lowther Welsh
Welsh
Heading Railroad
Union Traction Trust of Philadelphia
Drexel Estate
Sugar Trust
Cubs
Reading Road
Union Traction Lst
Willam A. Stone
Atlantic City
Screnton
Letsouring
Scranton
Captain Moir
Lessenring
Merriot Delrgate
Janes Kerr
Clearfield
W. RB
Daily Noroscope and Tips From Ajacshas in The Tribune
Astrolabe cast for Jan 1 presents playful horoscopes and quirky advice from Ajaccus and Afaccus. Notes include Scranton residents Michael Diromare Wilkes Barre tips, a cheeky cartoon style exchange about a pianist ad, and humorous musings on New Year mood and resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajacshas
the Tribune
Afaccus
Michael
Diromare
Scranton
Jolwlic
Dunmere
Kelle
Wilkes Barre
Belle
Kedstor
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Scranton Tribune
Dellyamd
Tribune Pub
New York
Omer
Ailding, Frank & Gray
P. Kingsbury
Pass
Rippla'vane Tages
Liv’ Ss. Richard
Eaton
W.W. Davis
Business
W. W. Youngs
Rov
Mama's
Sorantoy
Tacarro
Poonsylvilla
Advan
D. L
Hoboken
Legal
WNL
Jere B. Rex
W. K R. Andrews
Samson
Bayar
House Committee
Ambassador Bayard
William H. MacElroy
New York Tribune
Rochester Post-Express
Pottsville Chronicle
Republican Party
Carbondale
Tto
Tribune
Pensylvania
Washington Gossip
Jack
Pitteburg
Dan
New York Weeks
Hill & Connell
Washington Ave
China
Clemons
Ferre
Owalley GO
Lackawarna Avenue
Beidleman
Spruce
Conrad
Woe
Duck Rivers
Lynn Havens
Keyport
Mill Ponds
Guernsey Brothers
Pierce’s Market
Penn Ave
Goldsmith's
Astrakhan Capes
Episcopal
Lackawarna Ave
Mercereau & Connell
Kodaks
Bach
Ang
E.V. Skinner, G. E. A
Broadway
Edwin C. Burt & CO
Lackawanna Store Association (Limited
J Corner
Lacka. and
Jefferson Aves
Holiday Headquarters
Winslow Ice
G. W. Fritz
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!