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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1897
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune notes Governor's veto message on the legislature's New York trip expenses. Representative Coray, who opposed the move, was voted down in the incident as described in the July 50, 1897 issue.
The article lauds President McKinley for issuing an order to enforce competitive examination rules in the civil service, arguing it ends spoils and ensures merit. It cites reformers who condemn Cleveland’s administration and defends McKinley as faithful to civil service reform with broad public support. It also touches Hawaii Japan tensions and a call for accountability.
The Washington Star finds Japan's protest against Hawaiian annexation ignores Hawaii's independence as a treaty power. It notes Japan seeks to preserve its claimed rights while opposing changes to Hawaii customs laws and asserts Hawaii could autonomously adopt US customs if annexed, challenging Japan’s implied control.
The National Protective Association urges President McKinley to enforce civil rights for Black citizens, demanding juror qualification voting rights and protection from disenfranchisement in South Carolina and Mississippi, arguing Congress must enforce the fourteenth amendment and ensure equal citizenship.
The Hartford Courant suggests adding two words to the dictionary fathead and it os 1 noun. A fathead is a large pompous person who compensates for poor intellect by solemn stupidity. An et mentioned term reflects feeble intellects in a dismissive context.
The text debates citizenship, governance, and honesty in public affairs. It cites Dr. Dana, the Epworth league in Toronto, and Canadian municipal questions. It comments on "approximate honesty" among bank cashiers and mentions Zafer as blue cobalt enamel pigment. A brewers' trust is deemed rational amid high prices squeezing profits.
A Providence Journal excerpt notes steady naval power gains and rapid coast fortification work. It outlines two defense classes for Atlantic and Pacific ports, highlights dynamite guns and submerged mines, and cites Washington and Port Washington as leading examples with plans to shield seaboard cities within five years.
The piece reviews McKinley’s first five months in office. It credits tariff settlement, strong party harmony, and Hawaiian annexation stance while noting minor faults including appointments of relatives, currency reform missteps, and public property issues. It wishes the president a pleasant vacation and applauds his early achievements.
In a Tribune interview City Solicitor Torrey questions Governor Mantings veto of the Boear Municipal bill while copies in the Wi. Jameport News outline Hastings executive reasons. The governor objects to sections granting city power over electrical subways and debt provisions that could bypass constitutional limits and property rights.
The horoscope foretells a child born this day will not fear water famine. It mentions literary or musical pride in a wife versus inner satisfaction from a well cooked meal and notes Klondike riches and a baseball club season winding up with plans to pick up something yourself.
The market features a top quality fruit jar in pints quarts and two quarts. Try them once and you will not need another brand.
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