Political clash over Scranton bridge location debated
An editorial commentary discusses whether a Mulberry Street or Linden Street bridge site should be chosen for Scranton, highlighting legal, economic, and political implications. It weighs costs, job impact, and public trust while predicting party newspaper competition and public reaction.
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Erget
Lackawanna
Mulberry Street
Lindensirest
Mulberry
Gita
Torrey
Linden Street
Scranton
St Clair McKelway and the Hagar Trust Bribe Claims
The piece cites St Clair McKelway editorializing in the Brooklyn Eagle about alleged bribery by the Hagar Trust involving Democratic politicians, including cabinet and senate members. It questions payments up to 190,000 and possibly 500,000, alleging higher sugar costs and political retaliation, urging a full investigation to expose the alleged corruption.
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Hagar Trust
Treasury
St. Clair McKelway
Brooklyn Eagle
Letua
United States
Iroat
New York
Trust
Washington
Democracy Pens Its Third Act In November House Cleaning
The piece argues that the public must push back against political manipulation as November approaches. It frames honesty as the theme and calls for a cleansing of government, noting alleged efforts by a New Jersey led immigration committee to weaken current laws.
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McKelway
Bons’ Committee On Immigration
Kvstenhaier
New Jersey
New
Hoglieh
Papis
Thorn
Principles guiding our modern newspaper aims
The piece outlines a daily press philosophy prioritizing varied news to fit readers interests, balancing lighter topics with darker reports. It argues for broad coverage including churches and religious groups while maintaining general news integrity and educational purpose.
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Tue Trisyan
Trmusa
Aga
Amnae
Honest methods and sugar tariff talk in congress
A fragment discusses treasury officials, tariffs on sugar, and political honesty. It cites Mark Twain and Senator Hill, laments compromises on vital principles, applauds some voting on Hawaii policy, and laments trust misuse while noting a hopeful gubernatorial outcome and a deflated man named Jack Robinson.
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Sicrerany
The
Treasury
Witex
Mark Twain
Hill
Postmaster Change Sparks Moscow Patronage Debate
A local column denounces the firing of Mina Pyle as postmistress of Moscow and her replacement by Erhardt, a Democratic delegate with little service to the town. The piece cites political patronage under Cleveland and Harrison, public anger, and calls for future appointments to reflect constituents’ wishes.
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Moscow
Grover Cleveland
Sue Pyle
Mira Pyle
Cleveland
Misa Pyle
Harrison
Mina Pyle
Friends of Misa
Erhardt
Noacow
Fio
Tojlly
Lichawanna
Eichhardt
Iis
Citizyna
Democratic Party
Vaniling
Commodore Singarly’s Sarcaem and Pennsylvania Politics
In Philadelphia Record commentary the writer argues Governor candidate prospects. The piece notes Pennsylvania Democrats likely bypass Hon. doe Sibley, citing his Populist and Prohibitionist leanings and speculation he might resign if elected.
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Pennsylvania
Doe Sibley
May grand jury report sparks Chicago gambling rumor
The May grand jury has reported gambling in Chicago and urges cautious handling to keep police from being startled by the news. The caution aims to prevent a shock response as details emerge.
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Chicago
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