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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1897
Page
5
Our News-Dealer criticizes the editor as an anti bicycle crank. The supporters of wheeling urge wheelmen to show reasonable consideration for others, defending rights of riders and pedestrians alike.
The author argues for supporting Cuban independence in line with American ideals. Comparing US Revolution to Cuba, they note Cuba's hardships, current governance, and resilience against Spanish forces. They urge renewed patriotism and Franco-American solidarity, praising Hon. EB. A. Van Valienberg for a lengthy, engaging legislative session.
The article notes the resumption of operations at Lacha Wanda Tron and Steel company mills after a brief steel workers strike. It expresses no opinion on the wage deal but argues the public has reason to worry about prolonged stoppages. It also discusses the soft coal miners strike and its potential effects on the anthracite industry.
The piece argues that strikes may not yield lasting gains and could harm wages and employment. It frames strikers as exploiting a recovering economy and warns the action might hinder improvement, with the industry benefiting only if the downturn ends. The author notes past strikes did not predict large victories.
President Andrews returns from Europe convinced that international bimetallism is practicable and near at hand. It would be no rare joke on Brown trustees if his rosent predictions are realized.
The column notes jubites celebration coverage with sixty year statistics on England and the United States. It cites Mr Mulhall's tables on England's present reign versus earlier periods and promises U S figures from the New York Journal of Commerce, plus remarks on a Pennsylvania Superior Court experiment by Judge J B McPherson.
Representative Crumpacker of Indiana argues for a constitutional amendment to bar non contiguous territory annexation except by treaty and two thirds congress approval with state ratifications. He questions nationwide support for expansion and suggests a direct popular vote via referendum at the next general election.
The piece argues against annexation and territorial expansion, noting dangers of political manipulation and praising unselfish patriotism. It contrasts Cuba volunteer hardships with privileged court salaries, mocks sensational punishment ideas, and highlights French demography and moral decline while dismissing a tea tax proposal as settled.
Special correspondence discusses the tariff bill's expected revenue once enacted. Chairman Dingley predicts the law will provide ample revenue after importing stock is absorbed, with initial months unlikely to cover running expenses. Other lawmakers, including Senator Aldrich, weigh in on the bill’s overall financial impact.
The article reports on tariff supporters led by Chairman Dingley and Rep. Dadliver predicting sufficient revenue as imports continue to flow under the new law. It notes an unusual surge of foreign goods since Congress convened, with detailed tables showing wool and sugar imports from March 1 to July 1 for 184 and 1867, comparing to the prior year and estimating total imports and revenue under the forthcoming measure.
Judge Hemphill of Chester County Pennsylvania upholds a rule requiring all naturalization applicants to demonstrate the ability to read or understand English before the application proceeds. He argues that while ignorance of English does not reflect intellectual inferiority, citizenship should be earned by language comprehension, and other democracies may impose similar literacy qualifications.
Daily Horoscope by Ajacckhai for Monday July 1897 notes a child born today may not be surprised by patriotic pride. It comments on equality, a diamond metaphor, poets of Independence Day, and fashion, then jokes about four inch collars and Fourth of July power. It suggests emigrating for those who dislike festivities.
A four year old Miss Passeo wishes to see a bonnet, the French milliner questions her, and a servant named Marie is sent downstairs to fetch hats for ladies aged 18 to 35 as the bonnet sale proceeds.
To close out our entire line we cut prices to the lowest notch and offer every Shirt Waist cheaper than cost. We carry no low priced trashy goods and the waists shown are the cream of King and Derby brands. Lots priced at 69¢ 85¢ 1.00 1.39 1.50 2.00 with belts also offered at favorable prices.
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