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
Jul 23, 1897
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune notes a Luzerne county Republican picnic intended to combine enjoyment with political instruction. The piece urges continued improvement of politics by incorporating this model into civic life and party activities.
The piece defends Lehigh University’s bid for 200000 in temporary state aid amid opposition from other institutions and critics. It argues Lehigh’s long endowment and scholarship role justify support and urges the governor to sign the bill despite political pressure and public clatter.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Beardslee's orders for Hawaii authorize landing marines and raising the U S flag at first interference by any power. President Dole may sign a deed of cession once American authority lands. Count Okuma signals Japan's resistance to annexation amid mounting tensions.
The piece discusses annexation prospects and Senate ratification hopes, urging caution on Hawaii rights and foreign influence. It condemns the Orme bill taxing store orders, arguing it would deprive laborers of credit and force cash purchases, labeling critics as demagogues.
President Ratehford argues the wage collapse drives the coal strike. He cites 1913 earnings in western Pennsylvania and Hocking Valley Ohio, noting large deductions and low takehome pay. He credits anthracite operators for resisting price cuts and urges fairness amid public scrutiny.
F W Wilson argues in the Engineering News that government ownership and operation of railways benefits public interest. After visiting South Africa he remains skeptical of U S rail efficiency, noting higher passenger and freight rates there, and poorer coach quality and speeds compared to U S standards.
The piece argues against government control of transportation citing risks and poor service in SA and other nations. It questions press reports about Secretary Sherman and Hay note language, notes Ruthven's bail, and mocks political and fiscal figures including Mr. Gage and Editor McLean.
A Washington Post editorial laments President McKinley’s overwhelming popularity invites constant requests. It notes his personal appeal, long service, and Canton upbringing, yet argues the unrelenting appeals burden him and hinder his ability to govern. It urges petitioners to temper demands out of respect for his time.
In Philadelphia area report a physician lacking knowledge of a patient’s ailment acts rashly by throwing the patient into an unknown situation. The incident highlights a dangerous misjudgment by a local practitioner.
The speaker charges financial quacks with ignorance or deliberate concealment of the nation’s troubles accusing them of inflating concerns to provoke greenback fits. The remark labels such figures as merchants of panic aiming to manipulate currency sentiment.
The Fifty Fifth congress in extra session faces a Senate with 4 Republicans, 3 Democrats, 1 Republican Silverite and Populist vacancies in Oregon and Tennessee. Retiring senators total 30 with Republicans favored to hold or gain seats in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont, while Democrats face uphill battles in several states.
The essay uses a buzzard as a harsh symbol of the Republican party, arguing it seeks industrial death over progress. It attacks alleged misrule, tariff delays, and failed prosperity, calling the creature a perpetual croaker and warning state banners would smear colors in the polls.
The Tribune Astrologer Amedhus presents a Friday horoscope noting a child born that day bears a sad life pattern linked to a broken mental circuit. It critiques sweat shops and harsh weather for those in hard times and warns blackmailers if conscience did not deter them. Scranton readers are advised Yukon gold seekers to expect no easy dining options there.
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.