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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1897
Page
4
Publication notice dated March 16 1807 from Scranton Pa. announces printing of the Scranton Tribune by The Pribane Publishing Company with signature requirement for publication.
The article discusses a Democratic plan to raise revenue and the Senate and House debates on fiscal policy. It highlights proposals to tax and regulate the economy, concerns about banking deposits, and calls for executive action to stabilize the currency amid political maneuvering.
Congressman Charles N Fowler of New Jersey advocates a national debt funding scheme using idle coin bonds at 2 percent interest. The proposal aims to cut interest costs and reduce government demand pressures, though details remain debated.
The piece critiques national reform efforts and home mission proposals, urging careful consideration of social evils. It highlights calls for reform among both reformers and dissenters, noting threats to stability and the need to address causes of vice. The article references Secretary Sherman and broader continental unity as possible improvements.
An analysis of North American transport costs compares freight charges across goods and regions, noting declines in wheat and provisions from China to New York, and a general drop in freight per ton per mile. It cites Bryce's view that lower rates aid agriculture and overall commerce, with specific shifts in merchandise and sericulture products.
A historical discussion on railroad rates and policy contrasts between private and state control. The piece surveys effect on workers, investors, and commerce, noting declines in passenger rates and potential economic harm from non-productive bonds. It references figureheaded figures like Bryce and Grover Cleveland while contrasting US and European models. The author weighs efficiency, public ownership, and the risk of upheaval in industry.
A fragmentary verse recalls a child joyfully playing with a top while listening to a monotone song. The speaker asks if the charm endures as years pass and the boy grows, ending with a wistful reflection on a song remembered from the past.
Fragmented OCR reads like a violent attack on John Ingalls and others with phrases praising integrity and patriotism. The garbled lines praise or defend unnamed figures and accuse enemies while claiming lifelong service and humanity. The text is low clarity but centers on political loyalty and public virtue.
A garbled Patervinw piece praises McKinley for a good start and a moderate cabinet. It lauds General Alger and figures like Meri Itins and Wilson while criticizing others, noting expectations for steady progress and national satisfaction amid political contention.
Fragmented verse-style horoscope outlines a star-driven forecast for Afonday Murch. It references a child born on dust and a hall of street counsel, with oblique allusions to a restless man and a spring awakening.
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