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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1894
Page
4
A fragment heavy with editorials and fiction chatter praises a detective story while railing at local politics. Mentions Barns, bridges, pension schemes, Moody revivals, and Republican club rooms amid Scranton civic life.
The passage notes a rising sentiment in Scranton for a larger hotel and improved city amenities. It mentions political engagement, reading rooms, and the impact of new electric car lines on transient guests. It argues a larger hotel could fit city growth without harming established hostelries as the town enters wartime prosperity.
The Tribune promotes a four part World's Fair portfolio with over two hundred photo reproductions from the Columbian Exposition. Readers pay ten cents and submit coupons to receive a part, or forty cents with twelve coupons to obtain all four parts ready for delivery. The offer sits among editorials condemning the Wilson tariff bill and Treasury policies.
Speaking May 5 1884 William L Wilson of West Virginia argued against rapid freeing of bituminous coal under Morrison tariff bill. He urged gradual changes to avoid harming major industries and maintaining tariff protections.
The passage questions how the Wilson bill would move iron ore and mineral rights to public ownership. It notes a dramatic policy shift by William L Wilson of West Virginia, and suggests municipal crime trends may rise under reform. It calls for innovations to curb burglaries in Scranton homes.
A Philadelphia Democratic paper salutes President Cleveland's Hawaii diplomacy as it retraces Minister Willis's talks with Queen Liliuokalani. It portrays the queen’s threats, the written pledge, and the eventual American retreat as the Hawaii crisis closes with the United States leaving Hawaii to its own devices.
A fragmented listing describes capes of 22 inches deep with references to 28 percent inchus 2m tic Sen Electric seal Capes and French Coney Capes, plus items titled Monkey Capes and other sparse terms. The text is an OCR fragment listing apparel items and related phrases without full context or coherent structure.
The Philadelphia Times argues General Hastings has shown dignity and strength, and is likely the Republican candidate for governor. It urges Democrats to unite quickly to field their strongest candidate to mount a credible challenge.
A clipped editorial from Jermyn Press complains that last week's editorial failed to please all readers. The writer jokes about future heights of editorial prowess and mocks the Boca audience, noting the difficulty of pleasing everyone.
The Faston Express credits South Bethlehem with fifty nine saloons. The Star protests the count, claiming there are sixty one.
A puzzling chant from a single source praises a bold stance supporting Cleveland's controversial backer in a noisy oil dispute. The text hints at newspaper loyalties and national media dynamics.
The New York Sun reports on public sentiment around Hoke Smith potentially becoming king of Hawaii, with supporters urging Hoke Smith to take leadership. The piece frames a controversial proposal amid political maneuvering and local reactions.
A satirical piece from the Philadelphia Ledger lists a string of comic calamities and characters. It pokes at doctors with pills lawyers wills dentists drills shoplifters and oddities, ending with a plea for relief from the burdens of bills and ills.
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