Scranton Debates Street Repairs and City Plant Plan
The letter argues for a city owned street repair plant to fix deteriorating asphalt streets, criticizing private contracts and urging prompt action. It warns that delays and mismanagement could waste public funds and hinder traffic, politics, and civic progress. It also comments on church matters and ends by noting Scranton should repair streets before hosting Admiral Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Board of Trade
Citigeta
Bart Gortiel
Eines
Feranien
Willae
Belek
Cominavet
Scranton
Admiral Dewey
Controversy Over Dr Briggs and Episcopal Ministry
The debate sparked by Dr Briggs regarding ministry in the Protestant Episcopal Church reveals personal and doctrinal tensions. The piece argues against reducing religion to intellect alone and warns that excluding divine revelation or emotional faith risks undermining moral progress and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Episcopal Church
Briggs
Weukon
Moovestern
de. Figgas
Hell
Lwe
Instructive Biography of Buffalo Bill Ends Tour
The piece notes the last Buffalo Bill Wild West show in Paris, Cody’s planned retirement, and a biography by his sister Mrs Wetmare of Duluth. It frames William F. Cody as a symbol of early American development and urges study of pioneer history amid changing frontiers and civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Paris
Adea
Colonel Cody
Feld
Camle
Mrs Wetmare
Duluth
Wm F. Cody
Anereins
Great American Desert
Oman
Codys
Porto Rico
Cube
Philippines
Cody
Can the United States Grow Its Own Tea
The agricultural department in Washington pursues tea cultivation after Secretary Wilkin toured Dr. Charles Shepard’s Summerville farm. He endorses the possibility of southern states producing high quality tea, not to compete with cheap imports but to enable refined grades to be grown domestically. The plan aims to test varieties, educate growers, and demonstrate profitable teas while promoting a national Sampoon day in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Aoricultural Department
Washington
Wilken
Tines-Herald
Charles (. Shepard
Summerville
Agricultural Department
J. Due
Shepard
Ble
Wilson
China
Fle
Headache Remedy Advice and Dewey Dining Invitations
The author warns against self treatment and urges consulting a competent physician for headaches. It notes Admiral Dewey has not accepted any dinner invitations unconditionally and may postpone engagements until his digestion permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Silk mill morals and naval misadventures pondered
A rambling editorial mix muses on silk mill morality and youthful vice while touching on naval dispatches and political figures. It notes Chicago’s voyage and Funston in politics, then comments on Colorado volunteers and Mississippi doctors, ending with a wry line about medical bills.
How Reed Shaped Congress The American Czar in the House
The Philadelphia Record looks at Reed as a great public servant who shaped Congress from its House seat. It notes his fear of executive power, his pride in constitutional design favoring Congress, and his long rise from unknown to influential lawmaker. It highlights his early career as attorney general and city attorney, plus his persistence despite modest beginnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed de- Oy
Senate
Reed
Congress
House of Representatives
Mman
Cleve
McKinley
House
Portland
Maine
Grenith
Heed
Ana Rems
White House
Washington
Mr. Reed
New York
New York City
Reed's rise and rule shaping Congress and speakership
The piece surveys Samuel Reed's ascent into Congress leadership, detailing his intellect, parliamentary skill, and the decisive shift he imposed on House rules. It notes his absolute mastery after triggering the new rule and his enduring influence on Republican strategy and presidential considerations.
Amusements and Morals Discuss Dancing and Religion
A Champaign Dispatch exclusive comments on dancing and morality, arguing dancing is not inherently evil, likening it to money or music. The piece notes contexts where dancing may be improper and cautions against lewd songs and wrong use of money, urging balanced judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Til
St. Louis Globo-Democrat
George BF. Beymour
Letoy
We Diovese
Springfield
Distriia
St. Paul
Christ
Amacemonia
Thor
Mary
Clergy urge moral discernment on theater and dancing
A bishop cautions against theater and social dancing, arguing they distract from sacred duties. He appeals for restraint among the youth to avoid moral missteps, affirming that holy conduct aligns with gospel seriousness.
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Scranton Tribune
Tribune Publishing Company
Fife Coats
Ane Ee
Wheedasd
Hs Pd
Yvlees
Mriggr
Jose
Jesse
Dr. Briggs
Linden Street
Sampoon Dav
North Atlantic
Morita Indorsement
Funan
Rosnot Set
Spain
Allegheny Corply
Opatra
Solomon
Uny
Esxacoon
Furst
Chicago
Tangier
Mercot
Coniser
Africa
Funston
Aguinahkio
San Francisco
Dewen
New Orleans
Mississippi
Thomas
Tholorado
National Administration
Colorado Volunteers
Okolona
Miss
McFarlad
Philadelphia
Potter
Hotte
Leed
Wiemure
Howe
Tmnone
Rexford
Rexford’s
Rogers & Bro
Derry
the Rexford CO
Wyoming Ave
Spring Serges
W. J. Davis
Scranton, Pa
Gunster & Forsyth
Penn Avenue
Wedgewood
Madras
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Avenue
Jermyn
Parkman Street
Dorchester
Mass
Seite Geek Eles
Poth Sane
Finley
Lackawanna Avenue
Foote & Shearcq
Washington Avenue
the Hunt
Builders Hardware
Henry Belin, JR
Geum
Wyoming Dickries
Dupont
Sporting
Simokeass
Repauna Coeoiica Company
Hasidiog
Sora
Thos, Forn
Joan H. Smiths
BE Mulligan
Pillans
Plymoute
WuUkes
Marco
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