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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1898
Page
4
The scattered OCR notes show Crattonian era publication bias and a tease of editorial staunchness toward a Carbondale Morning Hemi editor. It mentions Scranton and January 1848 with a humorous dig at a local editor and a mock brassy collar desire.
Rumors swirl over pushing a Crawford county system adoption for party primaries at today's Re-Publicity city gathering. A sub-committee is drafting an adaptable version for the next county convention while urging a careful, fair review and public suggestions to improve the process.
California Supreme Court addresses whether publishing facts about court proceedings constitutes contempt. It upholds that true reports are not contempt, but false reports may be, depending on circumstances, and warns judges must avoid summary actions. The decision preserves citizen rights to defense while cautions against biased or punitive editorial conduct.
A historic editorial defends free press scrutiny of judges and public officials. It argues newspaper criticism of a judge’s actions or statements is lawful if the reporting is factual and not defamatory, stressing accountability of public servants and the duty of editors to comment on political appointments.
Ada C Sweet, first woman lawyer admitted to Cook County bar, writes in the Chicago Times-Herald urging pension reform. She calls for a public, accurate pension list, a congressional commission, and open critique of fraudulent or unnecessary pensions to curb government waste. She notes checks and certificates, and the need to publish names of pensioners under special acts.
The piece cites political and social tensions of the era, praising McKinley administration gains while criticizing wage suppression, press conditions, and labor unease. It notes exports rising by 86 million dollars in early 1887 with a manufacturing share, laments poverty amid abundance, and mocks civic issues from snow ordinances to civil service debates.
The Tribune Astrologer Amedhus presents the daily forecast noting Secranton residents angered by snow on sidewalks. A proverb warns against frugality and a curfew on the corner loafer Amaccus offers political counsel to accept what is not tied to an assessment.
The Crow's Nest Pass railroad under construction will open undeveloped coal deposits in East Kootenay linking transcontinental routes. Western fields reportedly hold about 49,992,000 tons per square mile, with regional deposits potentially expanding global fuel supply and attracting future American rail networks toward Port Steele and Crow's Nest Pass.
The text describes extensive coal seams along Crow's Next Pass and Elk River Valley with multiple seams up to thirty feet wide. It notes 400 miles of prospective belts and 10,000 acres reserved by the Dominion government, plus 200,000 acres controlled by Canadian capitalists and the Canadian Pacific Railway. It cites uncertain coal quality for coking use and emphasizes fuel shortages across eastern regions between the Rockies and Belkirkes, highlighting regional mining potential and economic impact.
The Evening Post laments Cubo’s famine like poverty across large districts deprived of harvests and tools. It argues Americans should provide outside assistance to prevent starvation and avoid war over their relief, urging immediate action as a neighborly duty and moral choice.
A review from the Independent shows a broad rise in church membership across major denominations over the past year. Mormons show the sharpest percentage gain, nearing 297 370 adherents, with Congregationalists and Episcopalians also sizeable.
Shoes retailer promotes advance styles with special pricing on a fresh stock of elegant P8 shows. Customers urged to visit and select a new pair as year ends.
Due to an unfavourable season the store reports an overstock and has made a large cut along the line. The items will be offered at bargain prices to clear inventory.
The Philadelphia Press notes a bill will be introduced in the New York Legislature to prohibit hypnotium except by licensed physicians. It argues such a law would benefit the public and curb misguided individuals and public exhibitions, urging careful guarding of hypnotism like medicine and poisons.
Congress candidate Connell defeats Senator Quay in a puzzling political turn. Connell had supported the senator in the late chairmanship struggle, while his own candidate opposed the congregationalist bloc, underscoring shifting alliances and unusual outcomes.
This week offers heavy cotton blankets in size 11 4 in grey or white. All wool blankets include 72 by 81 inch scarlet or white with borders. 12 4 size in pink blue and red borders. Eider down blankets mentioned with packaging as available.
In Wilkes-Barre, Cannell is quoted saying he commits fully to a goal and will plow through barriers if needed he forges ahead with stubborn resolve and frames challenges as mere tunnels to pass under or through.
Advertisement notes a closing sale of four open stock lines of Haviland China Dinnerware. The seller requests quick purchase to clear inventory and mentions stock taking and a closing deadline. Address listed as 422 Luckawauue Avenue.
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