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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1897
Page
5
Fragmentary text shows a Scranton newspaper item listing subscription price and public notices. Named entities appear garbled but indicate a regional publication with circulation details and regional notices. The readable portions reference a price and a city area.
In Acron, on July 8, 188%, Democrats urge all to desist from the impossible and leave City Solicitor Torrey alone.
President Skinner opened the Milwaukee NA E A address urging better mass education. He compares per capita education vs war costs of nations and warns that dangers come from both ignorant foreigners and the uneducated masses, urging an education that builds capability, thrift, honesty, and social unity.
A political column argues the public can elect capable leaders and reject dishonest ones. It contends the lawmaking machinery remains the same, but citizen vigilance has waned amid wealth pursuit. It calls for fewer fault-finders and more corrective action, criticizing Wellington and others.
In his address at Michigan University, President Angell argues educated men should avoid office-hunting as a profession. He warns that elected positions disrupt professional work, reduce independence, and may damage a scholar’s career, while endorsing limited political activity for public service and influence.
The Philadelphia Stockholder reports a brewing contest between anthracite and bituminous coal over future markets and prices. It notes rising bituminous output and falling anthracite output, with switching to soft coal rising, and forecasts shifts in employment and production methods affecting the two fuels.
The article notes electric powered machines in western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and the Hocking Valley reduce manual labor. One machine with two men cuts as much daily as six by hand, cutting production costs by about two thirds. It discusses the potential for widespread use and labor impact amid low coal prices and competing bituminous and anthracite interests.
The Philadelphia Times urges state judges to restrict naturalization to within their own jurisdictions and under federal guidelines. It condemns judges who entertain petitions from aliens resident outside their court's jurisdiction or who grant citizenship to those refused elsewhere, calling for uniform rules and fair adherence to law.
Philadelphia Press reports strong support for Judge Edward N. Willard of the Superior Court to delay retirement. It praises his legal learning, intelligence, and character, warns his departure would be a loss to the state, and hopes he remains on the bench much longer to maintain the court's high standing.
A Chicago Record excerpt argues the real threat to society comes from predatory wealthy interests that profit at the public expense. It describes the dangerous class as the rich who undermine law and degrade institutions, posing a menace to government and social order.
A fragment from the Chingo Record presents a quirky dialogue about matchsticks. The speakers joke that lighting a single match always goes out and using two requires attention to keep both burning, delivering a brief, whimsical exchange.
To close out the entire fine we have cut prices to the lowest notch and will offer every Shirt Waist in stock cheaper than manufacturing. No low priced trashy goods. the cream of King and Derby brands. Lots priced at 69c 5c 1.00 1.39 1.50 2.00. Also showcasing belts at right prices.
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