Governor Hastings Challenged Over Extravagant Legislature
A Scranton Republication critique is denounced as unjust toward Governor Hastings. The piece argues the recent legislature showed extravagance with multiplied offices and higher salaries while the governor urged restraint. It credits Hastings with urging prudence and moderating expenses, faulting lawmakers for wasteful policies.
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Hastings
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Scranton Republican
Germ Theory Debate and Drinking Water Controversy
The article notes Dr Alexander Wikkier challenges the morbific role of microbes while acknowledging their existence. It criticizes water contamination fears as overstated and condemns excessive germ scare as overdone, urging evidence before alarmist warnings. It references critique from a Metaphysical Magazine discussion.
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Metaphysical
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McKinley Speech Praised for Civic Duty and Policy
The article lauds Major McKinley for a strong speech to Ohio boards of trade, praising its clear call for American citizenship and business duties in politics. It commends McKinley as a candid, upright leader with a blemish-free character.
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Buckeye
McKinley
William McKinley
Battle for Social Purity in Allegheny County
A coalition of physicians in Allegheny County forms to curb the sale of quack nostrums deemed illegal, aiming to extend the effort statewide. The piece ties moral progress to a crackdown on social evils and notes broader reform currents in medicine and civil service in the era.
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Allegheny County
Allegheny
Walter Wellman
Civil Service
Proctor
Kentucky
Coon Creek
Political Commentary on U S Diplomacy and Party Strife
The memo critiques U S foreign policy and Capitol Hill factionalism. It notes Florida senator attitudes toward the Cuban struggle and mocks Grover Cleveland era power limits. It questions Harrison renomination dynamics and hints at tariff as an issue amid economic layoffs. It also mentions Cameron opposition and Illinois politics.
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Florida United States
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Reporter auditions and banter at The Tribune newsroom
A fragmented dialogue depicts newsroom banter and mock auditions for a reporter. Staff tease, callers ring in with odd questions, and a character boasts wartime feats while the editor assigns a new hire to cover council meetings and Oliver’s speeches.
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the Tribune
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Brooklyn Bridge
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That Eisteddfod Spirit at Wilkes-Barre and Scranton
The Wilkes-Barre Times notes the eisteddfod was artistically successful but financially disappointing. Scranton won most prizes, judged better by competent adjudicators, while Wilkes-Barre crews praise their singers and vow to improve. Nat. Wilkes-Barre Record echoes artistic success but financial failure due to poor times and low attendance.
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One Live Senator's Work
Senator Hardenbergh passes house measure to pay Susquehanna and Pike counties a yearly sum. Erie Railroad pays a $10,000 bonus for its passage through the two counties, previously credited to the state treasury.
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State to pay 910000 to Susquehanna and Pike counties
The Hardenbergh bill requires the state treasurer to disburse 910000 to the treasurers of Susquehanna and Pike counties in proportion to taxables. Susquehanna will receive the lions' share of that amount, with taxpayers grateful. A vote of thanks to Senator Hardenbergh.
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Susquehanna
Pike
Senator Hardenbergh
Two Wilkes-Barre lawyers end cordial ties over a child’s remark
In Wilkes-Barre a social clash unfolds after a boy’s quip about a glass house ends friendly relations between two prominent lawyers. The hour and manner of departure leave the hosts unused to visitors, while Miss Kaiser of the Wilkes-Barre Kodak departs her Saturday letters to Scranton Tribune for musical study.
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Kaiser
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