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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1897
Page
5
The message declares no more patronage will be distributed until the tariff act is paused and predicts the Senate will quicken its pace on the pact. The language signals a hard line on political favors and a push for legislative speed.
The piece criticizes the mayor for a disputed notice about Street Commissioner Kinsley, alleging false statements and urging firm policy. It notes Kinsley’s denial, council pressure, and a discredited claim of resignation, referencing broader political friction and a separate Senator Durham denial in Philadelphia.
J M Swank of the American Iron and Steel Association rebuts Parker’s consular report arguing English resources remain ample and U S competition weaker than claimed. He notes no U S steel rails have shipped to England and explains why southern pig iron moves cheaply, asserting the crisis talk is overstated. He predicts calmer times as domestic mills gain steadier orders and praises Pennsylvania's new libel law.
The senate reported form shows improvements including equal coal protection for bituminous and anthracite and a 4 cent per barrel beer duty. A dime per pound tea duty proposed for pre-1000 imports aims to ensure revenue once effective, despite removal of retroactive clause. The people of the count …
The article argues the solvency measure must pass but warns against dangerous expediency and factional obstruction. It notes expected corrections during bill consideration and condemns abuse of office, citing Speaker Reed as an example of autocratic conduct in a special session.
The writer argues that defending Cleveland era civil service expansions harms reform. He claims beneficiaries were political appointees, not seasoned public servants, and urges competent replacements confirmed on fitness. He also notes the tariff bill eliminates rebates on school value food and medicine, likely raising prices for bitters.
The piece argues England may threaten war over Transvaal actions under Krueger. It notes Uitlanders fund government though barred from voting, and cites alleged alien expulsion laws and press restrictions. It warns of rising Boer Moors influence and Chamberlain’s treaty breach claims, with shifting American sympathy likely in a new clash.
Clerical circles in Philadelphia challenge a planned Girard monument arguing it honors actions over beliefs. The piece notes the dedication aims to celebrate Girard's humanitarian deeds rather than his religious orthodoxy.
The excerpt asserts Mendes' ideas appeal to those with common sense and suggests his beliefs matter little beside his influence. It frames Mendes as a figure whose success rests on broad admiration rather than personal doctrine.
The Springfield Republican defends inheritance taxes as a fair levying tool balancing wealth and public revenue. It argues wealth benefits from state protection and should share the burden, contrasting with claims that taxation harms thrift and progress. The piece notes the New York Times’ dismissed talk of a fourth Grover Cleveland candidacy.
Washington reports on Joseph Re Tunlop, editor of the Chicago Dispatch, jailed for obscene mail matter. A Chicago correspondent describes Dunlop’s alleged blackmail scheme, using sensational articles to threaten victims with published accusations and forged proofs. Presidential clemency petitions were opposed by Cleveland and supported by many Chicago figures and organizations.
The Washington Board of Trade annual Sting drew invited guests including Senator Clark of Wyoming who urged Congress to fund another fire engine after recounting his misfortunes with fires at his home. The event featured remarks by Senators Roach Perkins Hanna Morrison and others recalling seafaring work, foundries, and lessons learned from sailors and workers.
report from Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley papers note resumed full time in Weatherly shops, extended hours at Mack Wool, and many building permits in Scranton. Pennsylvania steel and mining firms in Braddock and Uniontown push plants, while New Castle and Washington operations increase output.
A rousing pirate verse recalls brutal life at sea with dead men aboard and a wild crew toasting glory in battle. The piece follows a sailing group bound for distant shores while laughing through danger and death.
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