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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
5
A local item reports a reported entry at a questioned location in Sorantor Pennsylvania involving a person or matter labeled as a ring of a broad concern. Details remain unclear in the fragment.
The Scranton ball club shows cautious optimism despite a rough stretch. Analysts note the current lineup possesses top talent and potential, expecting a quick return to form with time.
The article argues against granting Queen Liliuokalani a pension in the new Hawaii annexation treaty, noting she is already wealthy and that pension plans could mislead. It discusses foreign policy, domestic opinion, and the core question of whether Hawaii would serve U S. interests in the Pacific, concluding by endorsing annexation if beneficial.
The statement notes Senator Quay’s possible one term governorship plan and retirement from political life. It emphasizes that Quay would make a great governor, though the basis remains uncertain.
The United States appoints General Stewart J. Woodford of Brooklyn as minister to Spain. The choice signals a policy shift and relies on his diplomatic instincts, party experience, and steady, quiet leadership to ease tensions with Cuba and manage Spain relations from Madrid.
General Woodford would not have been chosen to promulgate the policy. The text argues that persons evaluating Hawaiian policy expect the administration to steer Cuba actions. It suggests confidence in an American-led approach and underscores confidence in the country’s judgment.
The debate over converting the high school building into a banquet hall for the Aluroni draws mixed views. Alumni insistence clashes with practical use of the school facility, while the board’s decision receives cautious support for preserving school purpose and progress. The piece notes the alumni’s social history and questions about their entitlement.
The New York attorney general’s coal trust probe is unlikely to yield practical results. A June circular from the Anthracite Coal Operators’ Association argues the industry consists of mining, transportation, and retail distribution, each with distinct costs and risks. It urges economies in distribution to set fair prices and criticizes excessive freight and selling expenses while noting demagogues will not be swayed.
The article notes that circulating money has increased by 138.1 million dollars compared with a year ago, arguing that the United States does not face a money famine despite the higher money in circulation.
A note that the journalism world is improving as the premium business fades from reputable papers. The author recalls how, years ago, many papers of good standing relied on or faced reliance on premium incomes. The trend suggests greater integrity and sustainability in newsrooms.
The article criticizes premium subscription plans used by inferior publishers to boost sales. It states such practices flooded markets with five cent counter‑value wares and harmed reputable papers. It argues that modern papers avoid premiums, investing in their own columns to win long‑term reader trust and stability.
The sultan accepts Dr Angell as American minister to Turkey, though the welcome may not exhaust the doctor’s supply of breath.
Washington dispatch notes Senator Quay may seek the Pennsylvania governor nomination next year. Friends urge a gubernatorial run as a safe exit from politics due to health strain after years in the Senate. The piece also outlines Democratic hopes for more House seats and potential auditor general candidacies.
The Republican candidate’s unpopularity last year helped the Democrat’s election win, with a majority under 400. The Democrat crossed the finish line by a narrow margin, underscoring a tight contest and voter shift in the district.
The Post Express recalls Barnett Imance known as Barney Barnato, London financier and diamond magnate. Born in London, he built a fortune through South African diamond mines and Cecil Rhodes ventures, riding a South African boom before a collapse and his suicide at sea. His life mixed audacity, charm, and controversy, leaving dupes and aChanged fortunes behind.
Bryan still bases his hope for political success upon his capacity for talking. A Washington correspondent reports Bryan meeting a Democratic newspaper owner who opposed him last year. He recalls troubling the proprietor and asks if he will cause more trouble. the piece notes new weapons of offense and defense have surpassed Samson’s jawbone, urging better judgment.
The Philadelphia Bulletin quotes Chairman Gorman of the Democratic state committee declaring that Pennsylvania Democrats must align fully with the Chicago platform and reject Bryanism and gold standard beliefs. He states doors are open only through the front and urges unconditional surrender from Palmer and McKinley voters.
A jumble of curious lines on astrology and daily life from Scranton. Mentions a child born under stars, hog fat in pie crust, Wilkes-Barre patronage linked to Scranton enterprise, and figs from green thistles. Critiques a baseball batter and jokes about marriage and recipes with cautious, old-fashioned tone.
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