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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1897
Page
5
Classified notice from The Tribune Publishing Company introducing William Connell as New Work Representative Frank & Gnay. Mentions Tribune Rulidine Now York City and pricing details for weekly and yearly subscriptions. Reads like an old promotional insert with scattered OCR errors and unclear phrases.
In a June 29 1807 note from Ten Pages Scranton the Wilkes Barre Record is urged not to seek mediation between rival papers the Tribune and the Truth. The piece defends its role as a leading mediator in the press and notes past efforts.
The president has conferred recognition on Colonel Bern Hi Ripple for postmaster of Scranton praising his untiring Republican leadership. He is lauded for fidelity, duty, and businesslike efficiency in public service and community uplift. Wandling ends private life with public goodwill after satisfactory service. Senator Quay argues Hawaii should be secured now as a Pacific stopping point for trade.
John Dillon argues Ireland will not celebrate Queen Victoria’s jubilee citing massive population losses under coercion and brutal governance. He says English policy alienates Irish people, predicting generations of distrust and enduring memory of wrongs at Victoria’s feast. The piece also notes odd opinions from Western press about Japan and airplanes.
Chairman Elkin indicates a $1,600,000 annual reduction target in the 1895 appropriations. The legislature previously allocated funds for education, charitable institutions, prisons, and other departments over two years. Projected savings rely on trimming school funds and charity accounts, offset by inheritance tax and the Bolles revenue bill, to close the deficit and allow 1499 to begin with a clean score.
The piece notes proposed cuts to school and charity appropriations amid party opposition and potential legislative resistance. It cites Elkin’s support, mentions external statements on Cuban policy, and comments on figures like Debs Teller Bryan Victoria Queen Lilivokalani Cleveland Sherman and other national figures, framing the era's political climate and skepticism toward leadership pronouncements.
A column argues for extending legal privilege to newspaper reporters for confidential sources, citing the Edwards and Shriver contempt case and comparing to clergy and physicians. It critiques attempts to identify informants and notes Sun day World purchase by Controller Robinson and others. Also mentions Ivins lawsuit over passenger fare policy and a remark on Hawaiian annexation debates and McKinley.
Special correspondence from Wallington notes deep rifts within the Pennsylvania Democratic Party over the 1900 gubernatorial nomination. Names discussed include Joe Sibley, James M. Guffey, W olverton, Kerr, and other figures, with considerations of silver policy and intra party divisions.
The article recalls Mr. Smith born near West Newton Pennsylvania, long Senate document room head for nearly thirty years. It notes his arrival through Simon Cameron and praises his value to senators. It also mentions Senator Penrose waving a palm leaf and Senator Quay in warm weather attire.
The legislature passes a unified holidays act adding Lincoln’s birthday as a holiday and fixing Labor Day on the first Monday in September. February election day becomes a full holiday, while most citizens still work on many holidays. Banks close only on official holidays. Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas remain the four real holidays.
A Washington Post piece argues for Hawaii annexation as essential to U S trade expansion. It calls Hawaii a key to global ocean routes and maritime strength, asserting control over two thirds of the globe and boosting telegraph and steamship networks.
The excerpt questions use of fortliving bushes for others to pick berries and critiques U S defense posture. It warns against labeling republics as merely defensive and urges avoiding monarchical influences while noting a potential misread in assessing political strength and usefulness.
The Jaytown War Whoop editor reads a metropolitan exchange ridiculing an event, noting Eva Holtis- Whopper buying a bulldog and mocking coverage of Squire Jim Frown's cow calf, reflecting local humor and print rivalries.
The horoscope notes a child born on June 23 1897 will see a newspaper praising itself and a supposed stroke of enterprise. It foresees Hawaii annexation with volcanoes and the worm turning into an anaconda. It laments Victoria and advises the summer boarder to bring mittens.
Coldsmith’s bazaar advertises muslin underwear with three prices 39c 59c and 8c. The sale begins Thursday morning June 24 at 8 o'clock on the second floor.
Great news for shoppers as a local dealer announces a fresh stock of manufacturers' samples. The display features a broad range of new items offered at attractive prices, inviting customers to inspect the variety and quality.
A local ad offers a rare opportunity as parasols go on sale at very low prices beginning Thursday. The notice emphasizes stylish options and limited time for customers seeking affordable shade accessories.
Community health message urges residents on Lackawanna Avenue to install water filters for safer drinking water. The ad promotes refrigeration and ice makers as part of home comfort and calls for attention to family well being.
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