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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1897
Page
5
The fragment outlines a pricing notice for daily and weekly subscriptions. It names a location and identifies a priced service, but readable content is incomplete and lacks clear details or entities to confirm a full item.
A fragment notes residents indifferent to visiting Klet dike for health and suggests trying a day on a street corner watching a traction transfer for an intersecting streetcar. The brief captures a mundane urban moment from Scranton.
The article argues prosperity is advancing, citing a July 21 1887 stock rally with 48 rail and industrial stocks up by about 1 percent. It notes New York banks expanding loans by 65.9 million, farm values rising by 550 million, higher grain prices, and railroads poised to gain 176 million from this year’s wheat and corn movement, predicting broader employment and wage gains.
Critics argue the act was not publicly discussed and unfairly increases burdens on merchants while the platform once promised abolition of such taxes. Supporters contend the graded system more fairly distributes the load, noting large corporations pay for franchises and assets whereas merchants face a license tax.
An argument discusses tax fairness between merchants and large financiers. Merchants earning modest profits pay little state tax while banks and bonds yield high income yet face higher rates. Critics say the tax bill is inequitable and should be repealed when revenues permit. The piece mocks a Washington correspondent for biased commentary.
The article explains Professor Andrews resigns as Brown president after donors react to his public economic views. It notes he spoke as an educator, not a politician, and his stance on bimetallism caused misconceptions. Trustees urged quiet public stance, leading to his resignation to protect endowment and institutional standing.
The Philadelphia Stockholder reports a broad coalition of Morgan influence over major anthracite railroads and coal companies. It notes output restraint, centralized control, and rising security prices as the industry trends toward lasting consolidation and tighter market management.
The New York Sun notes historic unanimity among Union businessmen over the Dingley tariff bill. It states no tariff pleases all, but revolt is absent except among theorists, while Democratic Senate opposition is described as perfunctory and public sentiment favored passage.
The article argues the tariff agreement will likely be final for this generation with broad public support. It notes that schedules may adjust with experience and changing needs, but changes under policy and expediency are unlikely to create major national party distinctions.
The Philadelphia Press argues Governor Hastings vetoes were to protect the people, not factional aims. It defends his refusals to sign bills for individual interests, praises the governor for acting with wisdom, and contends party leaders cannot rightfully oppose him for doing his sworn duty to the state.
The Philadelphia Times notes Senator Quay declares open candidacy for a U S Senate seat in 1895 primaries. He leverages party ties across four-fifths of counties and aims to win by appealing directly to Republican voters, challenging opponents to meet him before the people.
This passage playfully catalogs irregular plurals and oddities in English, noting oxen, geese, mice, and others. It contrasts standard forms with nonstandard examples and questions why certain pluralizations differ. It echoes a linguistic curiosity about gendered pronouns and regional usage in a Commonwealth context.
A market ad promotes the best fruit jars available today in pints, quarts, and two quarts. It urges customers to try them once and promise loyalty to this brand.
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