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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1897
Page
4
In Branton dated January 14 1597 it is stated that Governor Hastings will likely reappoint Dr Nathan Schaeffer as superintendent of public instruction next June, praising his faithful nonpolitical service and merit for another term.
Governor Black's emphasis on practical civil service reform draws sharp criticism as supporters urge a balanced approach. The discussion contrasts efficiency standards with personal suitability, arguing reforms must fit real work needs while maintaining honesty and competency. General Weyler says Cleveland era kept faith with Spain, a contrasting note amid the broader debate.
A legislative summary discusses Senator Browns primary reform bill detailing primary control by county officers, cross party vote penalties, and eligibility rules. It notes bi partisan board concerns, party line enforcement, and opposition to cross party participation while noting proposed safeguards and penalties.
Fragmentary text notes debate on a New York bill affecting fourth class postmasters. It suggests equal treatment with other postmasters, mentions term lengths, and questions removal for cause, but the passage is incomplete and unclear on final provisions. Senator Hill, the bill, and postmasters are referenced without full context.
The governor urges radical reform of primaries and direct voting to curb corruption. He supports seven franchise conditions for public corporations, tighter capital rules, annual sworn financial disclosure, and voter approval for new franchises, praising Pittsburgh style public accountability. He warns against corporate privilege and notes rumors about Detroit’s mayor Hagen S. Pingree and Austin Corbin’s wealth, highlighting public rumor bias.
Health boards in New York and Philadelphia press for separate tuberculosis hospitals. Philadelphia reports 10 percent of 1805 deaths from TB and cites declines since 1880 due to isolation. New York’s board notes 20 000 pulmonary tuberculosis cases and warns many patients spread infection. calls for disinfection isolation and care standards.
The text argues typhoid fever isolation and treatment raise questions about city hospital separations and costs. It notes tobacco revenue to the federal government exceeds 1.0 billion dollars over thirty years, framing tobacco users as contributing patriots supporting the nation.
A recent Tonnifeste study examines Spain's war costs affecting Cuba and the resulting debt burden. It notes an initial 10 million debt, government bond issues, and a later Cuban interior loan of 290 million at five percent. The piece questions who should foot annual payments and cites Roosevelt's critique and American public sentiment amid rising deficits and political tensions.
An unnamed Pennsylvania syndicate reportedly plans a huge plant to produce a new form of coal briquettes using a solventless process that compresses coal into hard blocks. The claim is the product will be cheaper and yield higher energy, with prices between the existing coal and the old method.
The Philadelphia Record condemns a proposed mining department in the state legislature. It would create a commissioner, deputy, forty inspectors, and clerks, funded by high salaries and patronage. The piece argues the plan wastes public funds, disguises it as miner protection, and cites bureaucratic overreach.
A garbled report mentions miners and a mining department facing supposed interests and promised raises. It notes prominent figures and the expectation of rewards for loyalty, warning workers about potential shifts in work and pay amid unclear promises.
The article discusses a proposed arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain, presenting it as a pivotal international moment. It weighs political ramifications, wartime restraint, and the potential shift in global power, arguing for peace over armed conflict and stressing education and national pride.
A fragmented report discusses peace societies and their push for arbitration, noting Secretary Olney’s success in early treaty negotiations. It praises Olney as a rising figure in U S diplomacy and highlights the broader shift toward international justice and restraint.
A quirky horoscope for Thursday includes notes on a child marveling at justice of Lugerna and a poet named Sam Boyd. The piece mentions a ghostly Woman in White near Taylor, a wandering ordinance, and a Wilkes-Barre Times portrait of a missing full bird Shafer amid humorous cultural references.
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