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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1897
Page
4
Prominent notice from Scranton Pennsylvania dated January 26, 1807 discusses proposed state treasury reform. It argues legislators should support requiring all state funds on deposit to bear interest at no less than 2 percent per year. The piece frames the measure as fiscally prudent and necessary for public business.
A draft charter by Truce of Pittsburg draws reform interest by concentrating authority in the mayor for a four year term with veto power over appropriations and ability to appoint and remove department heads. It outlines public safety discipline, competitive exams for hires, and safeguards on contracts while restricting political convention participation by officials.
A discussion on street railway transfers questions price and policy across Pittsburgh Allegheny and Scranton. Officials debate whether transfers should affect riders equally and seek legal guidance on court authority to rule.
Congressman John B. Robinson of Media rebukes a Wilkes-Barre Record editor for alleged double salary comments while serving in both state senate and Congress. He accuses the paper of petty, sponsored attacks and notes sympathy for Altgeld amid Chicago reception.
The article argues for tighter state education funding cuts, urging local self reliance and criticising overreliance on state aid. It calls for reforms in policing, public health, and municipal controls to curb waste, improve efficiency, and reduce costs while maintaining the free school system. It references Dr. Craig and legislative efforts in Pennsylvania, and critiques charity theatricals and public entertainments as funding schemes.
A dated letter to the Tribune editor argues against compulsory vaccination, criticizing seven year repeat rules and citing alleged epidemic data to challenge legality. The writer asserts vaccination is unsafe, mocks public health measures, and praises a prominent Chicago banker as a model for Treasury secretary selection.
A paper reviewed by Naval Surgeon Dr. Craigie urges stronger use of municipal sanitation to fight tuberculosis. He notes tuberculosis mortality surpasses all others and is widespread from Arctic to Antarctic, affecting rich and poor alike. He argues for sanitation measures like ventilation and possibly quarantine, while warning leprosy is less infectious yet more controlled in cities. He calls for education of public opinion and targeted infection control without mass forcible removal.
The Philadelphia Press reports Jililve Alfred Thirte of Luzerne county has been chosen as the Republican nominee for auditor general this year. The move aims to unify Luzerne delegates and influence the legislative factions after recent management concerns. Judge Carte, current judge of the Luzerne orphans' court, is noted in the context.
A fragmentary verse terrace describes a mill where hair is processed into excelsior and used for packing then into shops and stores. It links the material to reforms, politics, and fraud, naming the word excelsior as a symbol of sham goods and deceit. The piece ends with an inquest note from New York.
Odds and ends priced to clear space for new season stock. Dinner Sets discounted to move, with many very low prices. Sets listed at 15.00 now 10.00, some pieces missing.
The Wimeése Herald notes that several gentlemen slated by the press for the navy portfolio will likely find, upon examination, that their polluidw prospects are marred by large Diowholes.
A fragmented note from the Mimes Herald mentions interference plays during a local game at Chhton Samy Vory Ting Interférence. No clear teams or outcomes are given in the legible text.
A brief note reports the western union division or financial milestone regarding Mrs. dividend with emphasis on Castellane and local timing. The item signals a first payout linked to Count Castellane in a regional notice.
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