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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1897
Page
4
Scranton date line shows publication in 1897 with a controversial communication policy note. The fragment references the paper, location, and a declaration by writers about naming sources and policies. No clear news event or individuals beyond the staff mention.
The court finds the defendant not guilty but liable for costs. The jury did not convict the editor for all counts though the commission did suggest some liability for certain essays if they affected public markets. The judge cautions against sensationalism and affirms press honesty while noting limits on accountability.
A proposal urges erecting a shaft on the Eli Tape triangle at Byrnes Street and Pyatt Place to honor martyrs of war and later-day heroes who faced danger in daily life. Citizens of Scranton might donate a statue site, with governors’ approval and a focus on industrial workers and service members.
Washington advices say congress may pass the Torrey bankruptcy bill but faces opposition in the senate. Supporters favor voluntary bankruptcy relief while opponents push to remove involuntary provisions citing abuse by storekeepers and creditors.
The piece argues for fair dealing in bankruptcy to protect both creditors and debtors. It cites the Torrey bill and calls for congressional action, urging a national inquiry into minet operations and a broad investigative committee to reveal the condition of mines and ensure relief.
The article details a heated debate over wool tariffs and imports, with claims that cheaper foreign wool undercuts U.S. makers. It notes farmer losses, unemployment worries, and calls for duties to protect domestic wool industries, mentioning specific figures and regions in New England.
A long fragmentary Washington Post text debates U.S. and NATO relations with Turkey and Western powers. It references tensions with Turkey amid broader shifts in European security and regional alignments, with mentions of Christian communities and historical comparisons to past periods.
Fragmentary horoscope by Amneetiss the Prittine Astrologer predicts a child learning content and a shift toward a Trade Mission in Wirberiek. Mentions a mysterious Lounder and a moldy Summer Rine concoction as symbolic motifs. The text blends quirky personages and fate driven by stars.
A fragmentary poetic piece evokes winter scenes and nature’s moods. It mentions willows, blossoms, rills, birds, and distant places like Boston, weaving a dreamlike travelogue through lyrical, archaic phrasing.
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