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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1897
Page
4
A Scranton council proposal by Chittenden mandates inspectors for public works pass practical exams under the city engineer. It cites potential municipal losses of around $60,000 in sewer, bridge, and other inspections due to inefficiencies and urges a formal testing system.
The Pennsylvania Republicans pledge to curb money influence in politics, pursue civil service reform, curb private monopsony in public needs, and apply economical professional standards across state and local government. Voters expect honest performance and a legislative start is possible. Bryan’s stance on nominations signals cautious prudence.
Scranton residents on Sanderson Hill face high fire risk due to wooden structures and steep grades. A proposed engine house and chemical engine at the hill summit would cut response time within a mile radius, protecting wealthy homes and aiding the city’s safety. The piece notes funding as a prudent investment and references Senator Penrose.
Open to Suspicion reports Senator Coyle of Schuylkill county has introduced a bill to create a state department of mining with a $5,000 superintendent and five clerks to improve mine inspection. The plan would place a responsible head over inspectors, require detailed periodic reports, and grant access to examine mines for safety concerns.
The article questions general mining inspections and state supervision, arguing reforms must show clear public benefits beyond expense. It critiques the Coyle measure and notes delays in policy change, tariff impacts, and a cautious, conservative governance approach. It also cites The Washington Post on replacing personnel before policy effects can take hold.
A letter from the Civil Service Reform association to Senator Penrose and John Wanamaker urges extending civil service rules to fourth class postmasters. Benj Penrose responds hedging support for stringent, nonpartisan civil service laws. The article recalls a Pennsylvania bill for a statewide civil service commission, detailing appointments, examinations, promotions, and veterans' preference, arguing for timely enactment and enforcement.
The Altoona Tribune quotes supporters claiming a war will end only with popular government restoral and the downfall of religious critics, arguing that costly votes may be necessary. It warns managers to minimize religious rhetoric and notes concerns over personal morality.
A Washington Post passage accuses Mr. Quay and Mr. Wanomeater of facing strong censure over a joint issue. It claims about three fourths of the Pennsylvania legislature should face penitentiary penalties while noting one fourth disagree.
The Allegheny County Medical Society formed a committee to study executions and propose substitute methods to hanging or electrocution. They may seek gas as a humane option and draft a bill for Pennsylvania lawmakers this winter. The piece urges focusing on criminal rehabilitation alongside humane death methods. It ends with a note about Canadian press lessons.
The former proprietor of the Was and the Pittsburg Welsh paper era leader Daniely died New Year’s Eve at age 71. He helped run Banner America and later co founded a Welsh paper in Pittsburg. Known as a noted musician and joke lover he advised a witness in a tangle over a Mary’s name case.
The narrative discusses Mrs Frances Swain's public role on the poor board and the challenges she faced from gender bias. It notes her practical skills and devotion, arguing women can meet needs of inmates and reform demoralized work methods. The Philadelphia Bulletin also reports on State Senator Hardenbergh’s auditor general candidacy and William Connell’s potential run for governor, connected to Quay networks.
DD R Williams of Braddocks now in the city to manage the sale of his newly published volume The Brotherhood. The Drych office Utica N Y produced the typographically splendid book praised by Rev BR Jones and Judge Edwards. Williams is acclaimed as a leading American Welsh writer with linguistic versatility and notable literary prizes at the World’s Fair eisteddfod.
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