Bar Banquet Honors Reform and Justice in Lackawanna County
The Lackawanna County Bar Association banquet at Hotel Terrace celebrated fellowship and urged reform of legal methods. Ex-Congressman Amerman’s address critiqued the system’s preference for precedent over equity, urging lawyers to pursue justice beyond technicalities and outmoded tradition. The piece expresses confidence Lackawanna County will lead in reform efforts.
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Lackawanna County Bar Association
Hotel Terrace
Amerman
Har Association
Lackawanna County
Ings
Tax fairness debated as coal land owners evade income tax
The piece argues that coal land owners and those mining under absolute mineral titles escape income tax while royalty leaseholders pay, highlighting perceived inequities. It likens the tax plan to a flawed lottery and predicts the Supreme Court may overturn the levy after rehearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertle Vanalstyne
Henrietta
Wall Street
Hertle
Bertle
Supreme Court
Prophetic Warning on Free Coinage at Chicago Rally
A Chicago gold rally speaker denounces free silver and warns that a November vote in favor of free coinage would trigger a six month transition, force full debt payments, bankrupt banks with insufficient reserves, and likely cause Europe to demand our bonds and silver.
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Chicago
United States
Europe
United
Hypnotism as Therapy Sparks Legal and Medical Debate
A discussion on hypnotism in Insomnia alcoholism and anesthesia raises legal questions about responsibility for crimes aided by hypnotic suggestion Citing Eau Claire Briggs-Nekens and Kansas cases the piece notes potential legal and medical shifts if hypnotism gains wider acceptance and regulation The piece urges cautious investigation without replacing established therapies.
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William Lee Howard
American Medical Association
Howard
Brigigs- Nekens
Eau Claire
Wis
Anderson-McDonald
Supreme Court of Kansas
Debate on currency standards and political issues in press discussion
The text critiques gold and bimetallic standards, urging caution against harrowing rhetoric. It argues for a stable currency and federal policy that supports trade, then shifts to local matters including the Sea mans ordinance, Beranton Traction, and praises Senator Hardenbergh. It notes political dynamics in Delaware, Quay county, and Pittsburgh politics and shows reaction to Mayor Warwick and Mayor Strong.
Annette Beloved Leaves Poet Burdened by Rival
A lounging lover pleads for Annette on a balcony while his rival’s arm is glimpsed in the dark. The scene unfolds with longing regret as the night deepens and the poet steels himself to depart with his damp guitar. The voice laments unfulfilled love and a rival’s presence.
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George
Annette
Cost of Production Decline Tied to Labor Unions Worldwide
The Maxim interview in the Journal of Commerce discusses how automation and global shifts reduce production costs. It notes English unions limit multi-lathe work, while France and Germany employ more efficient labor, with strikes moving lace and fabrics to continental factories and French textile superiority emerging in competition.
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Hiram 58
Maxim
New York
Journal of Commerce
France
Germany
Maxim- Nordenfeldt
Siaxim
England
Jaco
Koylind
United States
Folklore Fragments and Quips From Early 20th Century Papers
A collage of humorous lines, snippets, and oddities from Washington News, Washington Star, Kansas City Journal, Chicago Record, Brooklyn Life, and New York papers. Anecdotes touch on old woman in a shoe, stolen watch, misheard speech, and light verse about cooperation, hotels, and Sunday walks.
Pally Horoscope Drawn by Amochus in 1896 Tribune
The Tribune Astrologer Amochus offers a May 10 1896 forecast with a 223 am chart. It notes a musical offspring stereotype and a caution about unconventional behavior and summer fashion. The piece closes with a stray remark about Pitcher Crane and undeveloped territory at the Baseball Park.
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Amochus
Tribune
Crane
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Livy &. Richard
Barron
W.W. Davis
Business Manaecn
W. W. Youngs
Rov
Manon
Scranton
Recornieer Journal
Tk Scnanves
Tinseas
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Erigters
Tuk' Konins
Tae
Dolly
D. L
W. Hintson
Huboken
Friends of Silver
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Seamans
Beranton Traction Company
Pnrn
Sceranton
Philadelphia
Hardenbergh
Beranton ‘Traction Company
Farr
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Jack’ Robinson
Cooper
Mr. Robinson
Delaware
Harvey
Luzerne
Quay County
Pittston Gazette
Penrose
Warwick
Strong
Toronto Base Hall Club
Cleveland
Cupid's
Samilewy
Anil
Taylor
Washington News
Twan
Bibulus
Jesser
Kansas City Journal
Faynter
Charming
Dori
Mason
Jason
Pitth Avenue
Payton
New York Herald
John
Mr. Cynicus
Cleveland Platn
Clemons, Ferber, O'Malley CO
Lackawanna Avenue
Gilhool
Seventh Street
John Hamlin
West Lackawanna Ave
Bicycles OF America
Brussels
Nottingham
Edison
Lackawanna Ave
North
Washington Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
Mull & GO
Saunters
Spalding
Co. M. Florey
Wyoming Avenue
Capital
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
J.D. Williams & Bro
WEBER
Guernsey Bros
Wyoming Ave
Czer
Eureka
Washington Ave
DR. Hill & Son
Albany
First National
U.S
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