Scranton Tribune Opts For Wire Burial Debates And Votes
Scranton page discusses electrical safety, trolley wires, and pole tax as steps toward underground lines. It references court cases on damages from negligent wiring and argues for stronger insulation. It notes political chatter about suffrage and Chicago population estimates amid local civic issues.
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Sheriff proposes reward for killer of barber in Lackawanna
Sheriff Fahay suggests county commissioners issue a reward for the capture of the brutal slayer who shot and killed Loro the barber last Sunday at Mr Forge. The shocking hate crime and rapid serial shootings highlight the growth of crime and the need for stronger action and deterrence by authorities.
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Loro
Law and order urged after late murder in Lackawanna county
In a strong call to action, the piece condemns lax law enforcement and urges the county and state authorities to intensify efforts to capture and prosecute a demonstrably bold crime. It denounces public indifference, stresses the need for a fair trial, and notes protests in Washington over the income tax.
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Tridentine Anniversary Edition Promotes Forward Leadership
The Trinexec marks its third year with a commemorative issue and a feature supplement showing plant and equipment. It pledges growth, says Scranton has a future, and aims to be the color bearer for the North eastern Pennsylvania newspaper industry while confronting municipal reform and national fiscal debates.
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Police Corruption Exposures Signal Reform Urgently
The Lexow committee testimony in New York shows police protection for crime in exchange for money, with brothels, gamblers, and gamblers, along with bank burglars and forgers, seeking immunity. Reading and Herk County push convictions for illegal fees, urging investigations to weed out corrupt officials and restore citizen trust. The Times notes waning salacious headlines but stresses lasting reforms needed.
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Local Political Rumors and Editorial Vie in Scranton
A Shreveport style political taint runs through editorials and rumors highlighting Hensel’s stance against office pursuit, praise for Colonel Samuel Wellington Boyd, jibes at John Leistenring and Joseph Powell, and notes on Niven’s retirement offers from major papers. Augury of Scanton figures and media rivals threads through.
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Stand Not Upon the Order of Your Going
A Boston Journal item mocks tariff and industry critics in Washington, urging decisive policy actions and praising Croker as a model of prudent conduct in national affairs.
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Sugar Stock and Etar Chawhara in New York World
Senate closed door investigation leads to prosecuting witnesses being triumphantly convicted noted in New York World account.
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Second Attempt to Hoodoo in Hawaii Explored
The New York Sun recounts a claim that Madam Liliuokalani hired kahumas to destroy the republic through occult arts, but doubts the plot’s success. It notes prior hoodoo efforts by Grover Cleveland Walter Gresham James H. Blount and Albert Willis on her behalf and against the provisional government.
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Brooklyn Bagle Pet Stands for Local Industry on Tariff
A local note argues it is more respectable to support local industry in tariff legislation than to punish citizens on the road by catering to the augur trust.
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Waterton Tithes and Fassett Committee Mention
When the Fassett committee began in 1800 Mr Croker faced a similar attack and sought Europe where he recovered only after the investigation ended.
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Wrathing on Star and Croker’s Synchronous Outing
The notice notes Aly and Croker’s outing aligning with the Loxow committee driving effort. The text indicates a remarkable pairing of events though details are fragmentary and unclear.
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Barone Plot Hinted After Croker Leaves City Hall
A garbled line from the State Journal notes Boss Croker departs but imply Barone remains tied to his schemes. the text hints at unfinished schemes and lingering influence in city politics.
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