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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1897
Page
4
Thanks to a call for itemized accounts some biasest jobs won’t yield enough after governor approval to pay their political funeral expenses. The notice appears in Scranton July 26 1807 and lists William Connell as president and Low York representative.
The piece commends the rapid development and enactment of a protective tariff by a Republican led system. It argues the bill promises economic restoration, notes its theoretical soundness, and asserts GOP discipline and experience support its potential to boost prosperity and purchasing power for American labor. It also critiques state aid decisions regarding Lehigh University and Lehigh’s influence.
The press largely endorses a $200 000 Pennsylvania appropriation to Lehigh University as temporary relief to avert suspension. A Wilkes Barre journal attacks the move, naming benefactors and calling for continued support while critics warn against long term dependence.
Steuben County New York case centers on Israel W. Thaldwin who claimed 20 a week for a year after a bicycle accident left him incapacitated. Judge Davy ruled no arbitration barred court appeal and bicycle riding is not a hazardous occupation warranting reduced benefits. The Rochester Herald lauded the decision as fair to wheelmen amid rising traffic and street congestion.
The Sun values the Packer estate at 5 600 000, showing a drastic depreciation over sixteen years, while the university seeks funds to cover current expenses until its endowment recovers. A separate note questions Republican moves in Carbon county over the John Leisenring gubernatorial candidacy amid local political maneuvering.
An essay from the Philadelphia Ledger argues that rapid educational expansion improves society but risks weakening home moral guidance. It warns parents overly rely on schools for moral training, noting teachers cannot replace parental influence, especially when children attend distant schools.
The author argues parental love and vigilance surpass any school for moral character and overall welfare. Education should be pursued, but cannot replace parents’ responsibility. Child guidance reflects parental example and teachings, not money spent on intellect alone.
The Philadelphia Times defends Governor Hastings for demanding itemized appropriations for investigations. It condemns legislative profligacy, junkets, and lavish committee expenses, urging strict pruning to curb raids on the state treasury and uphold constitutional duties.
A dying poor man asks his wife for a bite to eat. She refuses, saying the ham is reserved for the funeral, highlighting themes of poverty and care within a tender domestic scene.
A farm calf’s wandering route through forest becomes a created path that grows into a road a village street and a metropolis. Over two centuries the trail draws crowds and traffic as people mimic the calf’s crooked journey guiding a continent’s motion.
Local store advertises high quality Lightning fruit jars in pint quart and two quart sizes. Customers urged to try and switch from other brands.
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