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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1897
Page
5
In Scranton on July 2 1897 report notes Senator Hanna criticizing Civil Service laws as unjust and charge that President Cleveland seeks to install Democratic appointees in the next Republican administration. Mugwumps harshly attack him calling him a spoilsman.
In Scranton readers question why an ordinance banning wheelmen from sidewalks is not enforced. Sidewalks are too narrow for cyclists and pedestrians, creating dangers and forcing walkers off paths. A correspondent asks pedestrians deserve occasional space and urges cyclists to stay to roads and crossings.
A critical view of a legislative session cites a quarrel over the senatorship, distrust, and disorganization that left the body rudderless and inefficient despite many members' individual abilities. The piece argues for strong leadership and obedience to it to achieve creditable results. California enacts a preemptive reform: starting January 1, 1900, wide tires become mandatory on heavy vehicles to improve roads.
The Wilkes-Barre Times argues against rotating legislative seats in Harrisburg and Washington. It cites wasted experience in Luzerne County as representatives change every two to four years. The paper urges selecting a capable, well‑off member to serve many terms to gain influence and avoid repeated, costly elections.
The piece argues that long service matters more than natural ability for effective governance and notes re election serves constituents. It compares Canada where the Senate, filled by appointment, is Conservative while the House is Liberal, and mentions a government bill killed by the Senate prompting Liberal calls to abolish it.
A Wilkes-Barre Times analysis compares 1905 appropriations for hospitals in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Luzerne received more aid than Lackawanna this session, though Lackawanna gained $5,000 more than two years ago, with broader county disparities noted.
The article explains a vital libel clause allowing justifi cation by truth in public information and barring damages beyond actual injury. It condemns punitive damages as misguided and argues the Dingley bill corrects the system, reducing wrongful lawsuits against newspapers.
In Reading an analysis of exam questions reveals a set covering United States history money and finance constitutional topics and civil rights amendments. The list includes questions on presidential nomination Article 1 topics specie payments and the value of paper money, plus bills and political issues.
A Rochester letter criticizes modern exam content favoring practical topics over traditional memorization. The piece argues schooling should focus on everyday problems and duties. It cites American views on Windsor knighthood and suggests bridging Anglo-Saxon ties through marriages to bolster American interests.
The Lancaster New Era argues that voters wrongly blame Pennsylvania's U S senators for broad tariff conflicts. It notes the state's diverse industries including iron and steel, coal, dairy, lumber, and carpet manufacturing compete for protection and low duties, making unified support difficult. The piece defends senators against harsh criticism by highlighting the complex national economy they must balance.
The author urges legislators to act reasonably and compromise on national issues. They argue senators carry many interests and must balance Louisiana and Pennsylvania needs, reconciling duties with diplomacy. They warn against harsh denouncement and encourage praise when outcomes require difficult choices.
Critics claim Henald Quay’s son was favored for an army staff post with captain rank. The piece argues the position is a staff rating, not a line captain, and notes appointments can come from private life or the regular army without bypassing officers. It defends Quay’s credentials and suggests family political ties should not disqualify him if competent.
Early scientists including Reux Metechnikoff and Duciaux challenge the simple germ theory. They argue that cases with microbes present but no disease indicate that a virulent condition of the microbe and the patient’s state together cause illness. The task is to identify what makes microbes pathogenic.
The Hazleton Sentinel reports the convention to draft Australia's federal constitution will reconvene in September in Sydney. Australians studied the United States for a model with six senate seats per state and a population based lower house, mirroring American nomenclature and powers. A Federal Court of Appeal is planned, similar to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The New York Gun notes a Pennsylvania senate act to make voting compulsory. It argues that citizens should approve such a law for civic duty, but mocks the motive of those who would vote only to avoid fines or punishment.
The Tribune Astrologer Amaccus notes a child born on this day will rejoice at the Pennsylvania Legislature adjourning. Harrisburg will disappear from the map until the next state convention as eumblea. The rest mocks a lighthearted miscellany about a ball club peg and lumber dealers.
To close out our entire stock we cut prices to the lowest notch and offer every shirt waist cheaper than cost of manufacture. No junk goods carried. the belts are also priced right with the best stock on display.
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