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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1897
Page
5
Ten pages from Scranton dated June 28 1897 report a season’s junket to Harrisburg costing about 116000 dollars, roughly $115999, greatly exceeding the entire session’s worth by nine thousand dollars. The note emphasizes the extravagant expense and its contrast with legislative value.
An aging reminiscence honors Dr Throop’s career from town physician to city pioneer in Scranton. The piece praises his memory and foresight while cautioning about commercialization, urging intellectual independence over wealth. It also notes rising crime including 183 train hold-ups and 74 homicides in seven years, hinting at social risk.
An Allegheny member dismissed the tonal encampments of the National Guard as "nothing but a general drunk," suggesting he measured others by his own standards.
The SpringfieldRepublican urges caution against the era of vast campus building and fundraising. Garfield’s idea of Hopkins at one bench and a student at the other is cited as the true mission, warning that emphasis on funds and facilities may erode enduring ideals and turn universities toward mammon.
Edward H. Cooke of Chicago discussed with a Washington correspondent a broad intervention plan for Cuba, extending the Monroe Doctrine to support local self‑government when oppressed peoples seek freedom. He urged the United States to decree and enforce freedom for peoples near our borders. The piece notes President McKinley may adopt elements of this doctrine, and ends with a speculative remark about India and Ireland.
The Philadelphia Press lauds Lieutenant Peary's polar voyage as a test of national spirit likening it to Columbus and Drake. It argues Peary deserves strong public support for a feat that would bring fame to him and to American enterprise while noting the risks and questions of public good.
The piece contrasts polar explorers Peary with risky bravado to the aeronaut at fairs, arguing the pole race is folly. It urges reconsidering libel law reform, warning legislature blunt methods invite clash. The Scranton Tribune is praised for peaceable stance despite rising circulation. Senator Pettigrew’s tariff obstruction cited as folly.
Washington observers note questions in Congress about foreign protests to the upcoming U S tariff bill. The piece argues such protests are routine and rarely alter tariff shaping, citing Italy Germany France and Spain as typical examples while listing potential objecting nations including Japan China Argentina Mexico Canada and others.
The text argues that other countries are unlikely to escalate tariff protests into real retaliation. It notes most nations buy more from the U S than they sell, so excluding American goods would harm them more than the United States. Examples with Japan China Austria-Hungary are cited to illustrate favorable U S terms and potential market losses for the protesting countries.
The Sunday Free Press extols Ezra H. Ripple for his appointment as post master of Scranton. It commends his integrity and predicts careful handling of postal services and prompt attention to business and individual needs.
From the Providence Register Colonel B H Ripple has been appointed postmaster and will take charge on July first. He has held many trusted positions in the past and is well qualified for the office he is about to assume. He will administer a post office worthy of the growing city.
The confirmation by the senate of Colonel Serra H Ripple as postmaster at Scranton brings general satisfaction to the city and promises thorough business administration of the postal service.
Colonel Kara H Ripple has been nominated by the president to serve as Scranton postmaster. The announcement is expected to be welcomed in Grand Army circles as a fitting choice aimed at an intelligent, efficient service.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses water filters and health in a confusing stream of words. Key names and specifics are unreadable, making it hard to identify a concrete event or subject.
Daily horoscope by Ajacchus for Monday June 3 1497 predicts mixed omens for lovers and public events. The column wryly notes political ambitions and social curiosities with playful anonymity and whimsical prophecies.
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