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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1896
Page
4
Congressions at-Large names Galusha A Grow of Susquehanna and Samuel A Davenport of Erie with election day set for November 3.
Critics urge Scranton officials to open streets to competing firms citing outside ownership and poor service. A new company offers to extend Linden Street with a two year operation bond and conditional franchise, promising public benefit if upheld.
Congressional debate signals possible adjournment without ending the bonding privilege that channels American traffic to Canadian railways. Francis Wayland Glen reports that in 1895 to 1897 Canada diverted 1,316,852 cars representing 24,663,320 tons of merchandise, costing American railways estimated losses of $60,168,322 at 12 5 cents per 100 pounds.
The article argues that abolishing protective regulations would boost American railway earnings by about 20 million annually and prevent Canadian and British subsidy advantages. It also critiques a White House incident, proposes a Scranton bicycle factory, notes disbarment of Cornelius Smith, and supports shorter presidential campaigns and tariff protection to curb bond sales. It ends with opinions on Japan building ships in the U S and banning abuses of Sunday sacred concerts.
A Boston electrician Dr. William 4 Jacques claims a method to convert carbon energy to electricity without steam. A $5,000,000 company is formed to commercialize the process, which uses fused caustic soda and carbon to produce current with an claimed endlessly reusable electrolyte.
Edison announces a fluorescent lamp using tungstate crystals fused inside a glass globe. He claims the device emits a pure white light with almost no heat, unlike the usual incandescent lamp which wastes most energy as heat.
A scientist touts a tungstate based lamp that uses less electricity, lasts as long as the globe, and produces a pure white light brighter to the eye than standard incandescent lamps. He notes no expensive films and hints at a yet undisclosed substance surpassing tungstate.
Congressman Leisenring of Pennsylvania confronts a busy mix of duties and travel. He bought tickets for himself and his wife to Europe on the 2M instant and serves as a St. Louis convention delegate. His Reading season debut mice horses add to his perplexity as Congress remains in session and business pressures mount. He must juggle steamboat travel with mounting engagements.
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle argues that states and districts pivotal to electing a Republican candidate should carry more weight in the nomination process than regions with little voting power.
The text presents a playful 166 date horoscope for a child born on this day and notes uncertainty about municipal plum crop distribution. It mentions Chief Rolling’s appointment distorting dials, Wilbur Opera company’s living pictures at the baseball park, and Amaccus’ advice about not expecting to win if the tenth man is against you.
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