This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1897
Page
7
Scranton Tribune dated March 6 1897 announces publication policy and contributor rules in a terse notice. The ad lists The Tritane Publishing Company New York firm WRANK GRAY CO and addresses at Teintine Building New York City.
The article argues for Fon Marone A Hanna to join the United States Senate as a realization of Republican support for a capable businessman turned politician. It notes his rise, the jealousy he faced, and the expectation he will aid the administration with practical legislation while maintaining party loyalty and public welfare, despite potential opposition.
The letter to the governor reaffirms prior charges of misconduct by Dr Swale Jow, urging a full examination to the bottom of the facts. It argues that if the charges prove true, praise would be due to honest citizens. if false, the accuser should face public censure. It notes public office spending differs from private business and cautions about political embitterment shaping accusations.
A fragmentary excerpt discusses the sought primacy of arbitration amid poetical jealousy. Eugene RR White critiques how triumph in arbitration could threaten poets cherished themes. The piece hints at civic virtue and enduring cultural tension in a period tone.
A London article warns that Greek troop withdrawal from Crete could trigger a modern massacre. It discusses six powers pressing for evacuation, Greek resolve to resist, and fear of Christian nations endorsing Turkish oppression. Rumors link Cuba to broader Western interventions.
Thomas R. Dawley reports Weyler's harsh methods in Cuba with emphasis on forcing rural populations into towns before scouring the countryside. Accounts describe smoke filled cabins and American casualties, including a wounded survivor and prisoners sent to Havana. The piece notes General Law's telegraph about stricter treatment of Americans and questions U.S. intervention timing versus political gain.
Fragmentary lines discuss vigilante or consular authority, centered on tax policy and references to President McKinley and Grover Cleveland. The text appears as a garbled editorial fragment with no clear event, date, or identifiable figures beyond the named presidents.
The Bun reports the trustees of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of New York ordered the World and Journal removed from the library on East Sixteenth Street. It cites remarks at a New York Society for the Suppression of Vice meeting in Carnegie Hall urging support for truthful journalism and condemning press prostitution.
A compilation notes mixed editorials on McKinley’s inaugural address. It highlights praise for its tone and candor, with Rochester Post-Express and Philadelphia papers praising its American, conservative stance and confidence in the new administration.
The piece discusses high hopes for the new administration under President McKinley. It lauds his honesty patriotism and dedication to national welfare, asserting his readiness to use executive power to restore stability and prosperity and to advance policies benefiting the people. It cites praise from observers and editors who foresee calmer times and renewed confidence in government.
A fragmented almanac style text describes daily planetary alignments from Sunday March 7 through Friday March 12. It links star positions Mercury Venus Jupiter and Saturn to weather notes and quick tempered or fortunate dispositions for children born on those days.
A dated horoscope predicts personal fate and local city observations. It hints at a mischievous editor, street commissioner, and political humor while noting ambiguous signs for a Saturday. The piece blends astrology with urban satire and playful character jabs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.