School Director Election Sparks Scranton Letter Tone
A late 19th century style column discusses school director elections in Scranton with names like J Phillips E D Pellows F Godfrey and Elias Favane cited for two and one year terms. It also reflects on Governor Hastings administration and veto records highlighting fiscal savings and policy reforms. A critique favors Theodore Hart for postmaster and notes party considerations in the evaluation.
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Eea Neals
D. J. Phillips
E. D. Pellows
Godfrey
Barker
Elias Favane
Lehigh Valley Railroad 1897 Annual Report Highlights
The Lehigh Valley Railroad reports 1897 results with passenger revenue up by 116 011 45 while coat and miscellaneous haulage fall by 38083 74 and 800843 respectively. Operating expenses total 14 414 550 leaving a net profit of 511 42 after fixed charges and earnings.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Manenger
Walter
Freight tonnage shifts show coal transport changes
The data compare coal shipments by one mile in 1897 and 1996, noting 90,108,066 fewer tons of anthracite and 29,954,514 more tons of bituminous coal in 1897 versus 1996. The Lebanon Report’s claim about attacks on Senator Quay is disputed, asserting the Tribune targeted only minor financial matters while the senator faces ongoing press scrutiny.
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Lebanon
The
Tribune
Quay
Scranton Board of Trade links growth to 1897 review
The Scranton Board of Trade is praised for its model status asSecretary Atherton’s year 1897 review highlights major local industr y expansion. New industries plan $100,000 in buildings andlikely $40,000 in water use with several mills operating full capacity and overtime. The report notes improved office space streets and bank deposits, plus strong activity at Colliery Engineer Co. and calls for wider distribution of business literature as the city moves into a rising economy.
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Scranton Board of Trade
Atherton
Scranton
Trade Indies Industries
Beranton
Athertin
Bcranton Glass Company
Fiat
Colliery Engineer Company
Object Lessons in Patriotism and Western Progress
Two major western newspapers publish year end numbers, California and Oregon. California ranks high in production of gold, fruits, wine, timber, crops, and bank deposits, while Oregon highlights the Columbia River trade and Alaska gold fields. The Oregonian foresees a vast future for Pacific commerce driven by the Columbia watershed and northwest interior exports.
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Bon Francisco Chronicle
California
Golden Gate
Union
Portland Oregonian
Alaska
Columbia River
Valley of the Columbia
Columbia
Great
Oregonian
Pacific coast prospects and Klondike interest highlighted
The piece discusses Pacific states prospects, rail and water transport advantages via the Columbia River, and the Klondike trade boom as a temporary episode. It urges promoting Pacific resources to Eastern readers while noting need for accurate information and home migration. It also cites Congressman King on Cuban affairs and Spain's war, condemning indifference to civilian suffering.
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Oregonian
Klondike
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Informathet
King
Utah
Cuba
Prince
New York Journal
United States
Spain
Monthe
High Time to Sift Immigration in The Philadelphia Press
An editorial argues for literacy tests in immigration policy, praising the Lodge bill as a measured approach to limit Austrian Hungarian Polish Italian influx. It asserts immigrants who can read in any language will contribute more, while criticizing unassimilable groups and their impact on mining regions. It lauds the bill as prudent statesmanship and urges passage.
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Austria-Hungary
Poland
Russia
Italy
United States
Marv'loua
Ta Popper
Havana Quiet As Guard Tightens At American Consulate
The New York Journal reports a fully pacified Havana with doubled guard around the American consulate. General Blanco displays artillery and the city is heavily patrolled, while civilians are restrained from talking in groups. News reaches Madrid that no serious disturbance remains at Terang.
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The
New York Journal
Havana
Blanco
Terang
Madrid
Tensions Rise Over Havana Guarding of Woodford House
The report notes increased guards around Minister Woodford and the American legation in Havana. It claims Spaniards deny riots are feared and state no American warship is moored there, while warning that one of the negations may be that no American residents will remain in Havana alive.
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Havana
Vetoed bills to reemerge in next legislature debate
The governor’s vetoes of many expense bills are shaping the statewide canvass for legislative candidates. If future governors and legislatures align with the alleged treasury raid, these bills may be revived with additions and new bogus committees aimed at drawing state funds.
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Philadelphia
Hastings
Niet
Capital
Penitentiaries and Penal Institutions
Dairy and Food Commission
Saunders-Roberts
Northampton
New York
Washington
Aeenion
Andrews
Lebanon Report aids Cuban famine with twenty five cents
From Scranton a two day struggle ends with a twenty five cent donation to aid starving Cubans. The article notes a general epidemic affecting Lackowanny's clinic.
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Lebanon
Scranton
Election Season Patter from a Familiar Ward Entertainer
A disguised campaign polemic portrays a local candidate visiting homes before election day. The speaker mocks the candidate as a manipulator who flatters families, promises city jobs, and earns votes through charm and loyalty while exposing the voter’s own complicity. The piece references working class appeal and ward loyalties.
Shoes Offer Attracts Shoppers In Year End Sale
An old year is dismissed as shoppers are invited to visit for new pairs of OA Shoes. The store promotes advance values at backward prices with a focus on new arrivals recently received for customers seeking updated footwear.
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Remne Ph! Ping Compunity Center
Mcrantonm
Republican
Rinh
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Totes
Hastingson
Superior Court
the Tribune
Itf Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Mines and Mining
Une
Andrewe “Lexow
Nils Inter
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Inquirer
Ian
Theodore Hart
Pittston Gazette
John H. Mullin
Hert
Williams
Lehigh Valley Report
Andrews & Co
Seaboard
Interior
Martin
Philadelphia Press
Europe
Jiar
Jléetson
Philadelphia Record
Haviland
China
the Clemons
Ferber
O’malley CO
Lackawanna Avenue
Coldsmiths
G.w
Wyoming Avenue
Ilkleaters
Finley
Laneooks
Reynolds Brothers
Washington Ave
Hill & Connell’s
Daeling Taner
Fancy Tantus
Wak Tapia
Music CautNers
ConIo Cabinets
Fasco Baskersa
Tamourettes
Connell
North Washington
Scranton, Pa
Her Majesty’s
C P. A la Serene
P. D
Fasso
Little Princess
Thompson
Warner’s Health Corset
Henry Belin, JR
Wyoming
DU Pont’s
Commonwealth Building
Agenul
THOR
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John B. Smith
Mulligan
Pillston
Plymouth
Wilkes-Barre
MT. Pleasant
City &T
WM. T. Smith
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