This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1897
Page
7
In Scranton on January 30, 1807, notices honor Mr. Wanamaker for his store’s recovery from fire. He announces plans to build a church at his Philadelphia establishment, hoping the recent act inspires further community deeds.
A praise-filled examination of the Scranton board of trade credits its leadership with uniting civic effort and enterprise to build a flourishing city. The piece highlights ongoing urban evolution, the value of unity, and hints of future triumphs, while noting political views on federal policy and a proposed monetary commission.
A Washington Post based outline, attributed to an unnamed prominent public man, Portrays McKinley as not favoring Hawaii or Cuba annexation, seeking full U.S. protection abroad, and pursuing a measured, American foreign policy with strong diplomacy and constitutional restraint. It also discusses financial views, opposition to trusts, and a cabinet system with advisory power similar to European ministers.
The lower house approves an amendment to the civil service law extending preferences to disabled veterans and widows of such personnel in appointments. It cites committee findings on low veteran placement and argues the measure honors defenders who built the public service. It references Pattison and Bryan in political context.
The National Board of Trade in Washington proposes a gold standard for money and gradual retirement of United States notes. It calls for elastic currency backed by assets, bank issue under strict supervision, and banks with $20,000 capital to operate in towns under 3,000 population. Critics say the plan is impractical and risks inflation. They note excess currency already circulates, including $200,000,000 in New York banks.
A pamphlet issued by the New York Central and Western Railroad promotes Liberty Hill in Sullivan County New York as a winter resort with favorable climate for pulmonary ailments. The piece targets physicians and patients, claiming conditions rival Adirondacks Colorado New Jersey or the South for cure and prevention.
The senate Judiciary General committee reports favorably on the habitual drunkards bill while debates over plumber registration and price regulation continue. A proposed constitutional commission would assist drafting bills, with pay and limited terms, as lawmakers consider township taxes, medical practice costs, pawnbroking rates, and township high schools funding.
The Chicago populace shows strong support for Lyman J. Gage as the next secretary of the treasury. He enjoys broad respect from workingmen and free allver men, and is praised for benevolence and city-building efforts. Some New York bankers oppose his selection, but sentiment favors his rise in larger politics.
An Illinois congressman toured Aly Mason's Chicago home admiring the tiled bathroom and lighting as they walked downtown. The visitor praised the house but noted it draws interests two squares away, hinting at its influence.
A letter from Professor Schaeffer asks Governor Hastings to keep the present faithful and energetic state superintendent in office. It praises Dr Schaefer for his fitness, noting national administration officials like William T. Harris in Washington and arguing for competent leadership.
A couple walks along a rose path to a gate and share a kiss. The man declares the woman the most beautiful in the world as tremulous emotion and whispered vows rise. They go inside, and the walls seem to fall away as their embrace reveals she has been married ten years.
Odds and ends are being cleared to make room for spring goods. Dinner sets are heavily discounted with prices around 15.09 but some sets with missing pieces are marked down to 10.09.
In the Philadelphia Ledger the state superintendent of public schools Dr. Schaeffer is praised for his proven competency and standing as a leading educator. Citizens statewide back his reappointment, with authorities from the University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia schools endorsing him without solicitation.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.