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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1895
Page
4
A fragment describes a city with an estimated 1890 population of 103,000 and 20,599 registered voters. It boasts cheap electric power, notes on school property value, and 12,000 school children. It urges compulsory education and cites Pennsylvania's Senate support for progress.
In a Philadelphia state house debate Representative Spangler drew criticism for sectarian implications while supporters urge secular safeguards in public schools. The piece argues religious liberty remains intact and emphasizes equal citizenship across faiths. It notes the death of ex Judge E P Strong of Starrucca in Wayne County and the family’s historic standing, invoking public sympathy.
The excerpt cites Abraham Lincoln warning against equating capital with labor in government. It argues labor precedes capital, laborers deserve priority, and warns that surrendering political power risks hindering advancement and preserving inequality. The passage reflects early labor-capital tensions in industrial unrest.
A long opinion debates class legislation, urges fair laws for all citizens, and critiques building ordinances in Scranton. It discusses EN Willard’s bid for Superior court of appeals, his qualifications, and potential statewide impact if appointed by Governor Hastings. It also notes liquor license issues in Lackawanna and local political shifts, plus reflectively praises Walter Damrosch’s career.
In his annual address to stockholders President Roberta stresses that railroads must serve the public and states that long standing policy has kept the Pennsylvania Railroad aligned with community interests. He argues that pursuing generous public returns sustains prosperity and warns that shifting toward shareholder gains risks conflict with communities. A Norristown bank president who defrauded $112,000 was sentenced to one year in prison.
Dr Parkhurst argues that the professional politician is the people's natural enemy who takes technical satisfaction in manipulating popular interest without any sensitive appeal. The fragment frames political critique as a warning against cynical leadership.
The piece critiques the professional politician as a people’s enemy driven by diplomacy over principle and opportunistic gaming of issues. It contrasts that view with support for the Farr educational bill seen as uplifting youth through education and leveling opportunity across wealth.
Thursday Alareh 1 horoscope advises cautious dress and weather awareness. It notes Aries Libra actions and urges consulting seers before 11 am and avoiding church choir joining until a war ends. It mentions Mira Baldwin Le Marquix Voyley and references the Lackawanna river bridges.
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