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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1897
Page
7
A 1897 Scranton Tribune notice from Morattan matter appears in the March 15 issue. It notes a protest or protestlike matter submitted by a writer under their real name and signals publication arrangements for the voluntary communication. The text references The Tribune Publishing Company and New York representatives.
The proposal calls to rebuild the state capitol first using recovered funds and insurance near 200000 to finish a substantial main building by January 1, 1800 while delaying auxiliary structures. It argues economy, constitutional limits on debt, and prudence in public funds, urging careful stewardship and avoiding wasteful showiness. Senator Penrose is urged to press for White House recognition for Pennsylvania.
New York lawmakers seek clearer Raines Law terms to define hotel premises and guest status. Proposals specify hotel features such as ten rentable rooms, specified sizes and access, dining space, and guest rules about liquor service. The discussion critiques wording as overly strict yet reveals aims to curb liquor access while preserving hotel functions.
The article argues for a clear policy split between government stance on alcohol as a beverage and alcohol used in manufacturing. It contends beverages are unnecessary for users while industrial alcohol remains crucial, opposing broader alcohol taxes that would hinder production and medical uses.
The article discusses whether a policy granting exemptions benefits public welfare, with critics arguing it enables fraud and citizenship paper simulators. Secretary Sherman seeks firm limits on foreign residence and urges congressional action to curb abuses amid economic strain.
A review in the Christian Advocate praises Grover Cleveland for restraint and integrity while criticizing some appointments and policy hesitations, and the Irish World derides him as a luckless, ignorant politician. Both views frame him as a political paradox amid intense public debate.
The article discusses President McKinley as a strong executive leader, admired by people and politicians alike, and urges reading Century magazine’s March piece for a fuller understanding of his early tenure. It also touches on Senate rule amendments, state capitol funding debates, Cuban war fatigue, and Abel Swallow's litigation and public support.
The dialogue shows a president proposing to choose a slate of candidates from among many congressmen. He suggests selecting five or six, with senators and other officials weighing the options. The delegates debate who should be appointed to maintain party welfare and avoid open controversy.
A regional notice jabs at paying editors for support and subscriptions urging readers to send thanks and personal notes instead. It laments money corrupting journalism, praising the value of workers like printers and the local paper, and urges support through non-monetary means.
The Christian Advocate praises the United States as uniquely prepared for emergencies. It extols the president as a self-made soldier and statesman, urging the people to back him with sympathy and confidence. The piece casts doubt on partisan critics and predicts prosperity through unity.
The Timer-Herald lauds Ann Ohines as a future among the nation's top secretaries, likening him to Jefferson, Madison, Webster, Marcy, Clay, and Seward. It credits Ohines with steering the ship of state through confinement and asserts his leadership will advance perpetual peace.
A garbled diary of March days predicts fortunes based on planetary alignments and weather notes. It mentions lucky and unlucky births, warnings to avoid weariness and seekers of favors, with odd dates like March 11 and March 29 and references to Jupiter, Mercury, and Neptune.
The article discusses a new policy announced by President McKiley limiting Pennsylvanias federal appointments to the recommendations of its two senators and representative in Congress. It argues the rule promotes unity, reduces factionalism, and increases accountability for lawmakers when they influence patronage.
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