Scranton Traction Fight Tests Street Powers and Home Rule
A 1805 Scranton debate questions whether the Scranton and Providence Street Hallway company holds rights under a March act and if the Scranton Traction company can occupy city streets. The issue hinges on public equity versus corporate usurpation and calls for fair dealing with residents.
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Scranton Faction Company
Scranton and
Providence Street Hallway Company
Scranton Traction Company
Scranton
Beranton Traction Company
Lesa
Evacuation of Corinth Tied to Nicaragua Settlements
The piece suggests Britain may evacuate Corinth over Nicaragua’s promised settlement of a claim, but argues public protest in the United States pushed Corinto’s loss. It claims England’s promises are suspect and credits American resolve with prompting a safer outcome, warning to prepare for worse.
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Corinth
Great Britain
Republic of Nicaragua
England
United States
Corinto
John Bull
Mitchell bill would raise saloon fees and inspectors
The Mitchell bill to amend the Brooks High License law would impose drummer like perquisites on saloon operators, set license fees by city class with a $15 or $20 dealer surcharge, enable court appointed inspectors, and potentially require multiple inspectors in Lackawanna county, targeting patronage and enforcement.
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Lackawanna County
Nuisance and Law Reform Debated in 19th Century Text
The article discusses liquor nuisance laws declaring disorderly houses and the responsibility of both drinkers and sellers, plus proposed constitutional and executive power reforms. It cites Representative Baker on a potential extra session for Congress and contrasts opinions from the Philadelphia Record and Edward Atkinson on monetary policy and the Monroe doctrine.
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Baker
New Hampshire
Torris Dellef
Washington Post
Congress
Eaker
New Hompehtire
Executive
Cleveland
Andrew Jackson
Silver politics and trolley perils in a Philadelphia era
A Philadelphia Record excerpt discusses free silver and international coinage proposals, including Blair and Blair’s stance, plus a trolley accident where an elderly woman was nearly struck but unharmed. It notes Philadelphia fender safety debates and praise for Rochester Post-Express journalism.
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Blair
New Hampshire
Congresa
United States
South Street
Second
Third Streets
Passyunk Avenue
Philadelphia
Scranton
The Curtain Falls Poem Excerpt from Harper's Bazaar
Poem laments ending year and fading pageantry. Refrains speak of sorrow, freedom, and quiet endings as the curtain falls on trials, crowding feelings, and hopeful endurance, attributed to Harper's Bazaar.
Sound Money Party and bimetallism in Republican history
The Reading Times argues the Republican party upholds a record as honest money makers since the Civil War while also supporting bimetallism. It notes the party’s platforms favor dual metal coinage and contends no GOP candidate can win on next year’s platform, contrasting with a single gold standard Democratic faction in Cleveland.
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Reading Times
Republican Party
Party of Honest
Rafe Money
Cleveland
Democracy
Republican
Cit
Currency debate splits gold and silver advocates
The Wilkes Barre Record surveys the currency dispute where gold and silver monometallists clash while both sides claim patriotism and profits. The piece argues the public will decide when the proper time arrives, noting men who own gold and silver push their metals for favorable government policy.
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Wilkes-Barre
Wall Street
Eurone
Single standard party debate and reformist shifts noted
Reading Times quotes Tima on Republicans not being a single standard party with a pro bimetalism stance. The article cites the Cleveland wing of the Democratic party as the only single standard gold party. It also reports personnel changes at Scranton Tribune and Wilkes-Barre department, naming Colonel J. J. Swelar and Colonel Laciar, linking to The Tribune.
Lighthearted Scraps From The Nation’s Pages And Plays
A collage of humorous bits and verse from newspapers mocks trends in beef prices law and books. It lampoons readers Austere queen of May attire and a dinner scene with Mrs Heavy Culture as guests debate kitchen help and Trilby fashion.
Notic club met this afternoon in cautious phrasing
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press notes a club meeting held this afternoon with a remark about someone being away and returning at a specified time. The text includes an archaic phrasing about bringing in something referred to as the fah.
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Notic Club
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Detroit Free Press
Tribune Expands and Appoints Luzerne Department Head
The Newslost and Best from Scranton’s Mroe Preas notes The Tribune has created a Luzerne county department led by Colonel J. D. Laciar, longtime editor for the Republican. The paper has added one column to each of its eight pages, showing continued enterprise and progress.
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J. J. Swelar
Scranton Republican
Scranton Tribune
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Laciar
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Tribune Stam
Scranton
Mroe Preas
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Luzerne
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Preas
Daily Horoscope for Tuesday May 7 1895
Amacchus the Tribune astrologer notes a curious day with a rise of the moon at 6 10 am. A child born this day may wonder about tabloids in Scranton. A wedding day if divorce papers are cleared. A quirky column with odd references and advice.
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Moon
Somone
Scranton
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Washington Age
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