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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1899
Page
4
The Scranton theater audience fills nearly every seat for James Whitcomb Riley’s readings at the Lyceum tonight. The turnout signals strong local appreciation and reflects well on the audience’s discernment and taste.
A Scranton discussion weighs asphalt street repairs funded by city borrowing versus a private-plant approach. Estimates range 90 000 to 100 000 with annual sinking fund, interest, and per-yard costs cited. The piece contrasts public works efficiency with private enterprise and notes local expectations from the Tenth Pennsylvania regiment at Manila.
A midwestern contemporary argues that public education absorbs a large share of common wealth, citing Pennsylvania as spending far more on schools than several other states. The author questions the method and impact of state aid and how taxes are used to support schooling.
The piece argues against using state revenue grants to schools as a free ride and calls for broader tax sharing. It notes a Pennsylvania bill to double the gross premiums tax on insurance, risking hurt to insurers and potential retaliation. It urges balancing burdens between state and people and warns against political expediency.
The Harrisburg bill to treat liquor licenses as personal property faces strong opposition. The Ledger warns it would undermine public policy and enable perpetual licenses, risking improper sales and reduced accountability. Critics point to Pennsylvania flaws where discretionary licensing looms large and urge a system allowing anyone to obtain licenses openly.
The text hints at gradual reform as municipalities and provinces undergo frat rehabilitation and achieve self-sustaining status. It also mentions army beef champions prepared to police from the last trench, indicating a wartime or military governance context.
A Scranton editor faces legal action over a libelous piece sent to a Carbondale correspondent, with critics warning writers to avoid sensational vendetta journalism. The item also cites Lili Lehmann leading a campaign against bird slaughter for hats, Cecil Rhodes remarks, General Coxey’s stance, and a Turkish affairs note linking Hamel Birvan to potential New York appearances.
A report from a Wellington lecture by Dr Kellogg argues that mental decline and social ills stem from diet and lifestyle. He condemns alcohols and salts, praises vegetarianism, and urges better food preparation to improve health.
A dated Atlantic coastal snippet describes lighthouse keepers and harbor maintenance costs in the United States, noting staffing numbers and budget themes. It also recounts a wartime incident near Marianao with Cuban guards, a prisoner, and follow up by Gen. Lee to assess the situation, plus a Senator’s remarks on American resolve and Lincoln’s legacy.
The April issue features an expansive piece on Irving M. Scott, author Charles S. Aiken’s account of his career, and G gan Picture Writing. Articles cover Custer’s massacre, Secret Service in peace and war, and The Chalices of the Young American. Fiction includes The Hermit of Rue Madame by William Teorieux and new writer Arthur J. Stringer’s vivid scenes.
The article reviews a historic cavalry action described as the great day of the Howell Hill battle, praising the officer in command for clear, accurate portrayal. It notes a series on women’s topics in The Woman's Home Companion and previews upcoming publications including works by Cleveland Moffet and Captain Liden-Townell. Appleton & Coe will publish A Drift with an Occasional Chorus by Anon Derle.
The poemical piece recalls Burns and Riley in a modest Mitire near Miedijashe, praising Bhakeepentean Delite and Hinvotaky toucht. It laments Avan's lolly Dard telinweriinte and imagines a genius Ringed to the Scottish Nard Tn Whitcomb. Palward AO Niven, Bepaiten, Morely 23, 1868.
A dramatic mock performance centers on Jim Riley arriving in town. The verse mocks pretentious language and verse makers while praising Riley's earthy humor and human warmth.
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