Scranton Post Office Faces Unclear Postmaster Shuffle
Fragmented OCR hints at appointment moves or mail handling changes in Scranton Pennsylvania. Names such as Franks Ghay and Manacer appear garbled, with references to post office operations and possibly a second class mail matter.
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Wilkes-Barre City Growth and Government Building Debate
The piece portrays Wilkes-Barre as a growing northeastern Pennsylvania metropolis with 1894 estimated population 108000, 2499 registered voters, and $7500000 school property value. It notes plans for a $200000 federal building and questions federal willingness to fund new government construction.
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Whipping as Punishment May Curb Cruelty Say Reformers
A editorial argues public whipping for men cruel to children could deter brutality and recalls attempts in Pennsylvania and New York. It notes agitation changed behavior, cites Kin yoon serum therapy advances, and discusses medical progress amid social debate.
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Immunity through serums and reform era notes
The text discusses shifting from lymph vaccination to serum immunization and questions immunity duration. It notes a Kentucky anti-lynching movement and a looming Prohibition stance. A Toledo minister retracts claims about Dr Parkhurst, and a reform-minded clergyman ignores Crockett’s caution to “be sure you are right.”
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Timber neglect risks Pennsylvania water supply crisis
The article warns Pennsylvania faces future water shortages due to lumbering greed and forest mismanagement. It notes lawmakers must act to curb reckless logging before years of droughts and depleted resources damage the state.
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Burns memory and poetry praised in urban tribute
The article reflects on Robert Burns as a universal poet and humane figure, noting his genius and humanity while recalling his remorse and vitality. It discusses commemorations and quotations like Ye Banks and Braes and Auld Lang Syne, and references a broader wartime and civic context.
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Republican gains and Democratic losses mark vast vote shifts
A Philadelphia Press analysis shows Republicans gained in 24 of 27 states while Democrats fell in 21. In northern states that backed Cleveland in 1884, Republican majorities rose, and total votes reached 1,000,000 more than in the prior year, signaling a sweeping political realignment.
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Constables and court returns debated in reform bid
The piece argues constables should not file routine returns to court unless violations are found, citing common sense and waste of public funds. It notes support from O Malley of Luckawannit and praise for Scranton Tribune coverage of municipal matters and efficient election contest timber.
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Jap Miller a Folk Hero in Martinsville Politics
A satirical portrait extols Jap Miller as a common man with plain speech and broad appeal. The piece notes his tolerance of opponents, populist stance against monopolies, and strong local support in Morgan County, portraying him as wiser than elite rivals.
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Not in Good Taste Arises From Armenian Turmoil
A controversial piece mocks Armenian suffering amid Turkish cruelty provoking backlash from Christian communities. The text includes harsh caricatures and references a Boston Transcript excerpt, a beguiling vignette about a poor family, and a Texas anecdote about a girl seeking advice for her birthday.
Lawmaker Proposes Constable Return Reform in House
Representative O'Malley of Lackawanna County introduces a bill in the house to restrict constable returns to districts with violations. The proposal aims to limit reporting activity and questions the usefulness of broad returns.
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