Objection to National Guard at Inauguration
Scranton January 27 1897 officials object to National Guard attendance at the inauguration arguing it would not cost the state as fares are donated and guardsmen pay their own way while in Washington the guard will cover expenses themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Wasehington
M. Hinite
Quay Republicans
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Nias
Senate
la 'Magee
Wiliam Flinn
Pittsbirg Commercial Gazette
Proposals for better roads stir state legislature
The piece surveys highway bills in Harrisburg urging a centralized plan to tax and organize townships for road work. It details a three supervisor system, rural taxes in cash and in labor, audit safeguards, and penalties, arguing a $20 cash plus $3 in work yearly could yield durable roads benefiting farmers and the commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisbure
Joliet
John Hamilton
Bona
Pennsylvania
Hagrineburg
Thia
Press debate on butter and dairy law fairness
Fragmentary notice argues Pennsylvania dairy law limits butter and flour products. It questions why production should be restricted while milling soft coats remains open. The Philadelphia Press is urged to remain neutral and not let politics influence editorial lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penneylvania
Hleake
Howe
Urban woes and population strain in Ci Cnt tow
A conservative faction cites 60 008 penniless residents and 00 000 who live on starvation diets in Ci Cnt tow. A public meeting is planned to discuss relief measures amid urban social perils. The piece contrasts western city prosperity with widespread poverty and warns against heedless sensationalism.
Nobel Will Divides Nobel Prizes For Humanity’s Benefit
The Swedish will of Alfred Nobel directs the income from his vast estate to be shared among five individuals yearly for eminent service to humanity. Prizes honor inventions in physics chemistry physiology or medicine literature and efforts aiding peace and human welfare. The text notes substantial sums and the need for careful study of the arbitration treaty affecting such awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Nobel
Stockholm
Nevaet
Nobels
Senate
The Matrimonial Tax In Argentina Law Proposal
A Philadelphia Record report details an Argentina legislature bill imposing a monthly tax on single men and women who marry, with penalties for bachelor and spinster status. The measure also taxes widows and widowers, plus fines for eloping and penalties for engagement by certain ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Phildelphia
Argentina
Fragmentary political commentary on Ohio and national affairs
The text critiques potential senatorial appointments, factional disputes in Washington, and legislative maneuvers. It mentions Governor Ohio, John Sherman, Marcus A Hanna, Speaker Reed, and Representative Jacobs, noting infighting and calls for sound inheritance tax reform and living assessment.
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Compirelier Jacobs
New York
Burns Night Toasts and Local Reports Reach Scranton
The article chronicles a Burns Night toast by Attorney John M. Harris and remarks on William Stein’s response at Westminster, noting local civic figures and a portrait of labor leader Philip J. Thomas of Scranton. It also describes a police case, tenant attachment activity, and public curiosity in Monmouthshire, Wales, with local exhibitions in Pittsburgh and Berkley.
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William Stein
Shenandoah
Burns
Jamee Stel
Yory
Mine
Edward Hollerick
Pilttaburg Daily News
Philip J. Thomas
Glrl
Pennsylvania Labor Lepiathon League
Thomas
Monymouthshire
Wales
Wits Ladia
Building Trader Council
The
American Federation
Mr. Thomas
Yeaterfiay
Bourke
Sielita
Bulcher
Hockelved
Shiva Tapulp
Fragmentary Exhibition Scene At Reli Office
Readers describe a crowded exhibition night where conversations revolve around a patient or event described as a heart condition. A money box in the relief office yields only six cents, reflecting a failed fundraiser or donation effort amid a tense mood.
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Mitton
Atin Bolt
Reliel
Legislative Topics Spark Bills on Evidence in Philadelphia and Allegheny
The Attroens committees push fund and policy bills in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh covering municipal recon investigations, barber licensing, and court oversight of primaries. Debates include direct voter voting, wage checks for insanes in prisons, and opposition to oleomargarine sales with concerns over price and safety.
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Attroens
T Ie
Philadelphia
Pittebure
Uses and Abuses of Wealth In Uproar Over Tinted Riches
A Philadelphia Times essay urges public scrutiny of wealth and its sources. It cautions against flaunting riches gained through unfair means and calls for equal opportunity while condemning social disparities highlighted by the era’s economic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Daily Horoscope From The Tribune Astrologer 1897
The 1897 horoscope notes a cold world view for a child born today and critiques Democratic rules as likely ineffective. It mentions growing mouth-pieces for local Democracy, calls for more think tanks, and references geographies with a map of Lite Egypt. Ajacebus Advice discusses butter made from tallow in a dubious dish.
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Gargivan
Egypt
Bargains on Dinner Sets Liquidation Sale
Odds and ends are discounted to make room for spring stock. Dinner Sets are closing out very low. Some sets priced at 15 dollars and a few pieces missing now ten dollars.
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Tribune
Scranton, Pa
Tribune Publishing Company
Kew York
Thane Huiiding
New York City
Nmihanton
Ois
Supreme Court
Mitchell
Finnie
Mois
Ohio
John Shermath
Marcus A Hunan
Washington
Congress
Read
Reet
Helen Modjenka
Joln M. Harris
Harris Haseen
Scytond
Ayreshire
Moncow
Berkley
Apiiineil
Boimebasly
Bosfort
Stein
Horeshire
John HH. Brown
Westmoreland
Benatar Brown
Miehibvannet
Liv
Beooretary Wallies
McKuerport Bowml
Weilth
Hirrisborg
Milladelphia Times
Baker
Hose
Choge
Hicke
Realiae
Mins
Nea
Amacchus the
Ajacebus
Petter
Clemons
Ferber
O’ Malley Co
Lackawanna
MLL & Gornell Novelties
ITT
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Avenue
Coal Exchange
Jermyn
Beidleman
Spruce Street
Commonwealth
Byron
Lodge and Corporation
Florey
Wyjping Avenue
E. Robinson
Wolf & Wenzel
Linden
Richardson-Boynton
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