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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1897
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune offers a New Year appeal praising the carrier for yearlong service and urging readers to buy the Tribune Political Handbook for 1897. The notice emphasizes carriers’ impact and benefits to subscribers and endorses starting 1897 with a first class bargain.
The piece urges readers to work hard save money pay debts support home industries and pay a living wage to labor. It notes resolutions are often empty but calls sufferers of three years of commercial downturn to unite for better times while joking about someone tossing snow on a fireworks display.
The Toronto Hobo analyzes Senator Quay and the Dolan clash amid railroad and corporate influence. It cites press reaction on Quay’s business in politics and exposes Van Valkenburg ties to the Wanamaker era league, depicting bribery rumors and today’s potential resolutions.
In a January Porum opinion Hon. A F B Cornell argues political instability stems from frequent presidential elections. He advocates a six year term to secure four years of tranquility and promote industrial growth, with House terms set at three years and Congress starting promptly after elections.
The piece argues for shorter or longer congressional terms to enhance voter influence and speed up lawmaking. It notes the issue of one-year lulls after successors and favors more frequent public input, while warning against tying all legislation to presidential elections. The text also praises a small annual issuance, praising its beauty and hoping for future editions.
The Philadelphia Bulletin publishes a summary of prosecution evidence alleging Wanamaker directed a campaign to buy votes for the Pennsylvania legislature. It cites offers of 500 to 1250 and up to 100000 for legislative blocs, naming Mackey Steynolds Farr and others.
At a Jermyn school board meeting the McLean case questions constitutionality of vaccination rules for public school admission. The father seeks to enroll his son without re vaccination, arguing seven year dosing, possible prosecutions under compulsory education laws, and broader civil rights implications amid rising vaccine skepticism. The article notes linked banking failures and regional political reactions.
In a Globe-Democrat letter the author analyzes eleven months of trade through Nov 2. Exports totaled 558,080,000 and imports 22,00,00 leaving a balance in favor of the US. Silver exports added to the favorable balance, but gold receipts were far short, with remaining profits largely sent abroad to pay interest on foreign-held bonds and mortgages.
Seehator Mitchell of Jefferson endorses Boles Penrose for the United States Senate. Mitchell praises Penrose as a statesman of broad views, loyal, courageous, and ready to devote his time to service. Mitchell cites twelve years in public life and integrity as justification for support.
The NY district attorney told the board of estimates expert medical testimony costs city funds: 10000 for Maria Barbers case and 82000 for Dr Meyer case. Fleming case paid an Ann Arbor professor 40 a day plus expenses. Board proposes legislation to fund three experts at 410 per year each. The DA plans a bill for the upcoming legislative session.
Walter Wellman describes Cuba’s collapse of its planter class once led by Hoh families like the Quesadas. He notes the era’s wealth vanished, leaving no planter worth a hundred pesos or dollars and leaving only Spanish merchants bankers and commission men in the cities.
Detroit Tribune reports a spring political tale as blood replaces wine tea in a senatorial hever dee campaign ritual until March 4. The piece notes health or ceremonial shifts amid wartime conditions and mentions local civic figures amid unclear details.
A playful Scots voice mocks English plural rules with warped examples such as oxen not oxes and mice not milces, citing man and pain while riffing on gendered pronouns. The piece ends by praising a Hogfish as the greatest language.
A London parade recounts a volunteer regiment drawn for inspection as captains fail to command attention. An adjutant grows furious, demanding why the company does not respond to orders. The color sergeant steps forward to report the company is not on speaking terms with its captain.
The Portland Oregonian criticizes the interval between congressional elections and the new session as a foray congress sitting for months. It argues this anomaly prevents decisive action and wastes public time and effort due to delays.
The article argues the U S government balances legislative and executive branches with care and that the constitutional form should not be altered for minor reasons. It notes occasional dissatisfaction but praises the American system and its separation of powers.
From the Baselinate Herald comes a fierce proposal for a department in American schools to teach railroading as a business. Critics ask if practical, all‑around schooling for boys wouldn’t better prepare them for the field through hands on learning.
The Boston Transcript notes a growing idea that marriage licenses could require a return ticket for use in the divorce court, signaling potential changes in how licenses are treated in custody and remarriage cases.
Lawyers contend that today’s civil and criminal courts act as old containers not suited to hold the fresh substance of modern law, suggesting a need for reform to fit contemporary legal challenges.
The astrologer forecasts a troubled month with Mars in Gemini causing fires and crimes in the United States, London, and the west of England. He notes unfavorable Jupiter aspects harming the church and navagation, and predicts wrecks, trade decline, and increased crime, with the Saturn Uranus conjunction bringing trouble to Ireland and North Africa.
A brief note reports a New Year resolution kept through February 1, emphasizing persistence and a firm commitment. The summary reflects a concise, local tone with a focus on endurance and timely goal keeping.
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