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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1897
Page
4
The item notes David Martin presents candidates for councilmen on all ballots and questions whether ballot law can be applied to such a scheme. It hints at electoral strategy and potential legal scrutiny in Scranton.
An 181 era discussion analyzes Canadian imports under Wilson tariff effects on hay timber wool hides and skins and the impact on American producers. It contrasts potential commercial union benefits with practical offsets from Canada while debating political reforms and governance in U S regions.
Dr Charles B Dudley of the Philadelphia Railroad Company warns no airtight car should lack air exchange. He cites 600 cubic feet per minute per person for fresh air and notes cold snaps reduce heating efficiency. Despite past problems, current ventilation in rail cars is better, with railways hiring experts and new appliances to improve passenger comfort.
In the last five years receivers were appointed for 212 railroad lines with about 68 thousand miles tied up. The article notes this figure equals a significant share of U.S. railway mileage and voices hope for renewed prosperity in the next five years.
The Chicago Record argues for high mayoral pay and larger council costs to reflect the duties of a great city. It contends mayors should earn 12 000 to 15 000 yearly, aldermen 5 000, and advocates reducing the council size to improve efficiency and governance.
Discussion provoked by Fey and Dr Batineford centers on ostentatious New York social entertainments seen as widening class divides. The Guilty tone argues such displays spark envy and deceit, while acknowledging value of social pleasures in moderation.
A circulated report describes Dr W van der Hayden fleeing disease fears to Yokohama. The glass house uses filtered air, glyceryne coated glass to trap microbes, and heat storage via salts. visitors bring spores indoors, the structure claimed to be highly air tight and heat efficient.
The article discusses sunlight, cloud cover, and heat in a speculative tone, referencing Vider Heyden and Dutch notions. It notes concerns about verminicide on a seat and critiques fad movements, then cites Controller Lloyd on election costs in Eugene County and Wilkes-Barre estimates, urging statewide data.
The article flags massive 1800s lumber exports from Williamsport and Pennsylvanias shrinking forests, noting less than 36 percent of original woodland remains. It cites governor speech urging action, warns of flood and agricultural harm, and pleads for legislature to curb timber losses and restore forests. It highlights economic and environmental stakes, calls for policy measures.
The Times-Herald argues for an international conference of national statistical bureaus to standardize census methods. It critiques current American counting practices especially in manufacturing and wages, urging uniform rules to improve cross country comparisons and decennial census accuracy.
Prominent citizens in Allegheny push a plan to remove school appointing power from districts, placing control in principals to hire better teachers. Backers argue a nonpartisan system will reduce political influence and improve education, while critics worry about corrupt favorites and partisan aims. The debate centers on state reform and the role of voters in education governance.
An Independent survey details religious growth. Catholic communicants reach about 227,800 with a 5% gain, while overall church growth stays under 1%. Methodists total 5,400,280. Baptists 3, etc. Presbyterian, Lutheran, Disciples of Christ, Congregationalists, Unitarians, and others show varied gains.
The Philadelphia Record notes the margin between margarine and butter laws burdens poor buyers. It argues the quarter sessions court enforcement harms the needy while moral sense condemns selling margarine or butter under unequal treatment.
In a courtroom exchange the judge asked the couple if they have anything to say as they await the start of their terms following the sentencing related to a fight incident at Germah Exchange.
A satirical piece ridicules sensationalist journalism urging a flood of lurid content through the press. It condemns the pursuit of cheap scandal as moral leprosy and condemns the misuse of media to feed public appetite for filth.
The article notes that Mr. Platt resumes a Senate seat after an absence dating to 1881. It compares his return with Mr. Cleveland’s retirement and lists fourteen surviving lawmakers from his swearing in. It also mentions cabinet moves and other senators who have since left or joined.
The Philadelphia Press notes two Leo suggested ideas for state appropriations to private charities not state controlled. First, each charity should match the state grant by private subscriptions. Second, a voucher should be presented to the auditor general for every dollar of the state appropriation drawn.
Fragmentary text mentions husband wife dying and terms like Patsie Cinginnat and various garbled phrases. No coherent event or identifiable entities.
The text notes a quarrel over volcanoes with comical names Benny TPloobwinper-blands and Mr Blowhumper. DL reports a volcano on the Alwelka gowet constantly forming new islands, quoted as Life.
Poem line fragments describe a man famed for keeping his word to teach skating. He labored late with no breaks except one when he aided a fall, injuring a leg and an arm.
Odds and ends are offered at greatly reduced prices to make room for new spring goods. Dinner Sets are closing out very low with many sets priced at 15.00 and some pieces missing now 10.00.
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