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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1895
Page
4
A fragmented clipping touts Elevation above the te and northeastern Pennsylvania as a growing metropolis ready to attract new industries. It cites estimated population, voter counts, school property value, and bank deposits while musing on policy such as Sunday newspaper vending near streets.
City discussion centers on a ten foot reservation for property frontages. The City Solicitor urges a uniform frontage line to protect street sightliness. Owners acknowledge risk of street narrowing if the practice spreads, hoping private agreements can curb encroachment. The issue remains tied to neighbor petitions and lawful recourse. Cleveland’s administration earns little praise beyond Gresham’s vacation-era credit.
The Pennsylvania Civil Service Reform Association outlines a bill modeled on Missouri law to combat bribery and intimidation at elections. It would limit campaign spending, require post election disclosures, and impose penalties including fines and prison terms. It also discusses broader monetary debates and reactions to temperance and finance issues in the era.
The article discusses proposed provisions to punish election violators by declaring offices vacant if found guilty and enabling the runner up to initiate proceedings. It questions whether legislators will pass ballot act amendments and notes public opinion moving away from corrupt electoral practices. It also mentions Senator Camerons push to invite a bimetallist advocate to speak on currency at the Harrisburg assembly next Friday evening.
Opinion shifts on state Sunday liquor legislation reflect aims to curb law breaking and disturbance. Businessmen favor tighter controls, while reformers push for clear policy plus practical enforcement amid political infighting and national commentary.
Harrisburg debate centers on a comprehensive bill creating a new state charities department. It would transfer oversight of charities and related legal notices to the department while broadening publication requirements and auditing county offices nationwide.
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