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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1897
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune prints Thomas C. Pratt’s speech on another page, praising its plain, practical merit and challenging readers to judge its value and fit for public discourse in the United States. The message appears in a dated January 28 1897 issue from Scranton Pennsylvania.
Commentators led by Colonel McClure and Charles Emory Smith argue for equal legal footing for newspapers with other interests and limits on punitive actions against editors. They urge reform to curb speculative libel suits while preserving responsible journalism, citing reforms in Minnesota and other states. The Philadelphia Press reports a 15 percent rise in net gain in 1896 over 1895, highlighting public patronage even in a low mood without resorting to sensationalism.
The Lodge Bill as amended seeks to exclude all aliens except Cuban natives from the rebellion era, with a clause making certain male aliens ineligible for public work or regular entry if they have not declared intent to become citizens. The aim pressures Canadians near the border to become American or work in Canada, a policy viewed skeptically as unfair yet comparable to naturalized citizens sending money abroad.
The text discusses protecting Scranton tober, the annexation of Dunmore, and amendment to a bill on Canadian competition. It notes Senator Penrose’s resignation and the push for a normal February election to fill a state senate seat, urging against costly special elections and criticizing speculation of dual curatorships.
Senator Magee advocates a bill to curb speculative damage suits against traction companies in Pennsylvania. The measure seeks court optional guarantees for plaintiffs costs, protecting taxpayers from costly litigation. The St Louis Globe Democrat editorship vacancy is filled by Captain Henry King succeeding Joseph Bo McCullagh.
The Times-Herald argues Madden and Lorimer secured a senatorial win through a preplanned brokerage scheme to control council franchises and legislation in Chicago. The piece warns a powerful machine could have persisted if not defeated, noting public opinion and the need for merit in opposing candidates. It also mentions a state health convention discussing sanitation and rising near sightedness from school to college.
A disjointed excerpt discusses health education in schools, a British noblewoman jailed for slander, parliamentary reactions to anarchism, and U.S. political shifts. Mentioned are Lady Scott, Hanna in the Senate race, and Nicaragua investments, with tangential remarks on public opinion and current events.
A fragmented report quotes Senator Morgan warning of retaliation if the Nicaramuaca Hal WH pact stands. The rhetoric suggests strong opposition to the arbitration treaty and signals expected public concern.
A review highlights a handsome volume by John J. McLaurin on the development of petroleum and its personalities, praising its biographies and accessible narrative. The piece also notes Cardinal Chithe’s “The Ambassador of Christ” with excerpts urging humility and chastity, alongside broader reflections on American virtues and wartime civil order.
A dense, era voice survey critiques political fervor around ballots, implies a forthcoming upheaval, praises or disdains various authors and works, and notes social attitudes toward women and literature. It discusses the outcomes of elections, party defiance, and the public’s appetite for controversy and novelty in print.
Reported measures include a $15,400 appropriation for Car bondale hospital and a ban on publishing names of suspects before conviction. Proposals also cover plumber licensing, bicycle road improvements, and state depository interest rules affecting the treasurer.
A bill titled An act to regulate the employment and provide for the health and safety of men women and children in factories mercantile and related works proposes inspectorate and clerical support. It bans child labor under certain ages requires hour limits notices restrooms milk and meal provisions and safety devices with factory inspectors empowered to inspect and halt dangerous boilers and machinery.
A Washington Star quip shows Mr Meekton joking about his wife fearing burglars and whether a thief would wipe his shoes on the mat before entering the house. The light exchange mocks domestic worries and manners.
The Washington Post reports the looming effort to establish a vaudeville venue, aiming to influence national entertainment policy. Key figures argue for and against the project, with debates centering on cultural impact and regulatory alignment.
Odds and ends are discounted to make room for spring goods. Dinner sets priced down to ten dollars from fifteen, with a few pieces missing.
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