Scranton Tribune Promotes The Tritune Publishing Company
The Scranton Tribune notes its telegraphic news is 3 to 5 hours fresher than Philadelphia and New York papers, with presses at midnight and mail details indicating swift post office handling. The notice mentions Fifty Center Month and the Tritune Publishing Company.
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Philadelphia
New York
Scranton
Scranton Board Race Draws School Directorship Hopefuls
March 2 1898 Scranton observers debate the path to formal status for the city board of control as candidates for school directorship seek positions. The scene centers on who will gain influence in the upcoming legal status effort.
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Scranton Board of Contre
Quay lauded as a masterful public man and potential reformer
The piece portrays Senator Quay as a gifted, humane statesman with strong leadership instincts and strategic insight. It praises his personal generosity and critiques his occasional laziness and procrastination, noting recent reports of renewed political activity and inquiry into Pennsylvania affairs.
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Pennsylvania
Per Capita County Costs and Morals in the Coal Region
The county commissioners report for the year ending Jan 3 1898 shows that costs per voter approach eight dollars annually, counting official and inferred expenses. The piece notes many voters pay no property tax and suggests police and court costs would double totals if city areas were included, raising questions about moral conditions in the anthracite region.
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Commonwealth
Hever FC
Perhane
Lackawanna
Stewart
Franklin County
Court expansion and civic reform urged in Lackawanna
The piece notes Lackawanna has three courts and three Aimes Franklin residents, suggesting a fourth court could ease criminal dockets over twelve weeks. It argues improved comprehension would boost community uplift and law enforcement, with open cases needing attention, while warning Cuban Junta plans to aid Havana suppression.
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Lackawanna
General Games
Havana
Reform of Pension Examinations Proposed by Dr Girdner
In the North American Review an article by Dr John H Girdner argues for re examining all pensioners and applicants for disability pensions from Civil War service He suggests state boards of two physicians each a surgeon and a physician and a national purge of the pension rolls The plan would cost up to three million dollars and take about a year but is seen as a step to curb fraud while protecting honest claimants He adds Cuban liberty history and critiques for public instruction and urges Pennsylvania federal district creation while noting politics and Maine incident commentary
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John H. Girdner
Congress
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Tailure
Howells
Cuba
Cuba Libre
Sensational News Drags Public Through Fake Dispatches
The piece laments yellow journalism over Spain tensions and fake stories from New York and warns readers to seek reliable metropolitan papers. It cites Representative Mahaney defending patrols against mock heroics and questions the accuracy of a bishop’s apocalyptic claim while praising Senator Billy Mason’s restrained eloquence.
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Spain
New York
Williamsport Sun
Efeet
Woodford
Daily of Lycoming
Notable Local Figures and Ventures Highlight City Life
X Sheriff Clemons basks in retirement clean record and trusted service. S M Nash plans spring real estate moves while continuing as manager of The Nash Hotel. Attorney Van Wormer of Montrose seeks Susquehanna legislative seat amid GOP chances. A Hartford dog threatens with explosive appetite as locals await developments.
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Spanish peril amid Cuba war drains Spain and risks conflict
The article argues that American discussion of a clash with Spain overlooks the grave danger from Spain's dire finances and exhausted resources due to Cuba. It notes Spain is near bankruptcy, its army weak, and the government inefficient despite individual courage.
Spain Faces War Risk If Maine Blame Holds
The piece argues Spanish pride and public opinion would prohibit admitting fault over the Maine explosion. It warns Spain might choose war rather than concede, fearing loss of Cuba and national disgrace, while noting internal factions advocate conflict as a solution to the crisis with the United States.
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Spain
Europe
Waar
The Klondike Gold Rush Cost in 1897
The Philadelphia Press outlines a possible Klondike migration of up to 100000 men, estimates total costs from San Francisco to Dawson City at about 14000 dollars per miner, and argues that even large gold yields may not justify the expedition’s vast expense and risk.
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Yukon River
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Better Than Money 5 00 Bargains Protect Against March Chill
Securing these rare bargains can shield you from March cold and may reduce medical costs. Actors of savings promise weather protections and potential health care relief.
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Washington Ave
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Scranton, Pa
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