Post Office Mail Matter Noted in Scranton
Scranton postal officials report a mail matter at the post office. Officials urge patience as routing and handling steps are reviewed.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1895
Page
4
Scranton postal officials report a mail matter at the post office. Officials urge patience as routing and handling steps are reviewed.
The piece extols a city rising above tide level at 710 feet with population estimates near 1894 for 103,000 and 12,000 children, notes registered voters and school property value, and claims cheaper electric power than Niagara. It critiques compulsory education talk, cites Parr bill provisions, and discusses grand jury abolitions and local governance ethics.
A public debate condemns parental indifference to educate children and urges compulsory support for public schools. The piece cites the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette on currency reform and notes political differences between administrations and parties, advocating prudent bond sales and adjournment if needed.
Ex umpire McGinnis takes a lucrative Harrisburg role to back Scranton interests in the pasting and folding department. A comment on his on-field demeanor notes he rarely roasted home clubs and performed faithfully for Scranton. Other items mention a cyclist's disappearance, General Lew Wallace on Turkey, poor crops, and Williamsport Times entering year three amid political chatter.
Lancaster New Era questions Representative Lytle's charges about school book costs and alleged trust profits. The paper cites records showing Lancaster county spent 28 121.15 on textbooks that year, and argues for factual proof before accepting claims of a 40 000 profit. It critiques Lytle’s plan for a state publishing operation as costly and inefficient.
The excerpts debate use of schools for citizenship training and state control of school books. Rep. Lytle opposes state book control. critics warn of higher costs and manipulation by authorities. The mix includes remarks from The Cleveland Leader and casual banter on women’s fashion and umbrellas.
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