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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1894
Page
4
Daily and weekly pages from Scranton feature terse notices about Tun winning a pool firm in New York and firms Tamioxs Borns FRASK Gray Massager, with postal handling at Scranton and a second close mall matter noted.
A Scranton Tribune report cites Turner criticizing Iowa zoning rules that let landowners ruin neighbors with unsightly structures as a troubling defect in the law.
The sermon on St Patrick’s Day at St Paul’s cathedral lauded American nationalism and urged Catholics in America to be loyal citizens. The prelate praised integration over European sectarianism, contrasted with other groups, and called for unity among Christians. A note on Prohibition and a request for justice in a Pennsylvania lynching case was added, urging proper court action.
A writer condemns withholding names of arrested “respectable” businessmen in police raids. He argues police records should be public and that protecting these individuals promotes crime. He cites John Doe and condemns elite shielding of gambling den patrons.
A biased critique argues against public figures and reformers using publicity as a tool. It condemns false charity and police court notoriety while noting how extremist rhetoric in the Liberal party reshapes leadership and weakens the Rowsberg ministry amid shifting alliances.
An editorial bemoans the lack of strong authority to curb a landmark Washington and Spruce Street nuisance, urging a czar to swiftly demolish the "archite ctural swizora" of a dilapidated structure. It criticizes city officials for powerless to act without legal precedent while favoring decisive action and accountability for the involved parties.
Citizens face concerns over adulterated milk sold to Scranton and nearby dealers. Prices show winter rates of nine cents per quart with summer costs unclear. A consolidation plan aims to cut depot expenses and pool interests without retail price hikes, while pledges of purity and strict enforcement accompany the move.
In a county a three month vigilant inquiry yields no traces of real or attempted violation of the Hytor Inna. Officials praise the constables for pure records and uniform law, while a sharp note hints some may have been seen and their work will be looked into.
A fragmented critique questions judicial rewards and the process of justice while noting a cautious stance on Representative Haron’s anti options bill. The passage mocks legal discourse as a cipher and casts doubt on legislative progress this session.
In a court ordered bidding, the county selects The Republican and The Times as the papers for legal notices, a decision criticized as a poor bargain and partisan favor by local merchants and judges. The writer questions taxpayer cost and reach, arguing better choices could reach more voters.
The article details proposed bay windows for Hotel Jermyn at the corner of Wyoming Avenue and Spruce Street, with city officials including Building Inspector Nelson opposing windows resting on new sidewalk land. It also notes recent sidewalk encroachments near Washington Avenue and Spruce Street. The piece then shifts to political commentary on a New York state constitutional convention and possible presidential-era reforms, with unrelated remarks on figures like Tosial Quincy and Goyinson Foowser.
The article explains seigniorage as the difference between bullion cost and coin value. It discusses Sherman’s act and government silver purchases of 4,500,000 ounces monthly, noting fluctuations in note issuance and bullion backing amid financial pressures.
A fragment argues machine politics rely on crime and murder as a last resort. It condemns professional criminals tied to political machines and suggests this pattern reaches cities beyond the local area.
A brief call argues that the primary reform must be enacted now to enable all subsequent reforms. The text emphasizes that without this essential change no further improvements can be achieved. The speaker urges prioritizing this reform in the duty of the hour.
Fragmentary Cengwe Report notes dubious figures on US manufacturing output in 1590. It cites totals, capital, material costs, and net profiles but text is garbled with many errors and missing context.
An unclear fragment discusses national guarantees for qualified citizens to deposit ballots and critiques party bosses manipulating the system to limit voter freedom through their minions.
A fragment mentions the Oleiial Vecuum Corner in Boston Fournel and a promoter in the house. It recalls the original suggestion coming from the secretary of the treasury under Mr. Cleveland, though accuracy is questioned.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a lynching involving a Black man in Monroe County. The text condemns the community for the atrocity and the perceived disgrace tied to the crime and its arrest, but the details are incomplete.
Dyspepsia symptoms and indigestion concerns appear in a garbled ad style notice. The text mentions distress after eating, headaches, and heartburn. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure and references various ailments and prices in a jumbled exposé.
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