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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1897
Page
4
In Scranton on November 6, 1897 the Tribune notes strong church pulpit rhetoric from Jo cer A. Schanton advocating cleaner politics. The piece remarks on past performances and public rebuke of Satanic influence in political life without sensational detail.
Unofficial Tribune returns show Pryor and Lang leading in Hyde Park, Central City, and surrounding wards with Copeland and Daniels close behind. The analysis argues Langstatlis support in Central City and broader splits hint at shifts away from Low and Towne figures, implicating Copeland’s influence in the outcome.
A state commission surveys tax ideas including a rent tax on houses as a revenue tool and cites ease of collection. The piece notes opposition and mentions Baptist preacher William James of Stroudeburg refusing to vote due to distrust of local election boards in Monroe County.
A Philadelphia project proposes establishing a school of commerce to train young men in trade conditions geography climate and the character of foreign industries to broaden commerce knowledge. The article notes widespread ignorance of trade laws customs regulations exchange rules internal navigation and measures concerning foreign countries.
A proposal argues for a school of commerce to boost all around education for the next generation of businessmen and to serve as a model for other cities. It notes the rapid move from concept to hospital opening and praises local physicians and community figures for enterprise and civic effort addressing the growth of Scranton and nearby areas.
An 19th century analysis warns that electrical currents and return wires threaten urban infrastructure and public health. It cites magnetic disturbances, ruined pipes, and nervous unrest blamed on omnipresent trolley systems. The piece critiques politicians and questions urban transit practices.
An article recounts sixteen Philadelphia firemen severely burned after entering a dyeing shop room flooded with flammable vapors and steam. A door opening amid a confined hallway allowed a flame from the engine explosion to injure them before the fire was finally controlled by steam. The piece cautions on fire department judgment and safety practices, noting the event as a lesson for future operations. It also notes two Buffalo women staging an election bet with a noisy wheelbarrow parade as a separate local oddity.
Fragmentary editorial style passage hints at historical party maneuvering and shifting loyalties. It references Democratic candidates and a figure linked to the "Boodle Republican" trade, suggesting a critique of patronage and political payoff amid evolving alliances.
A Connecticut island farmer, William Martin, travels to New York to seek a better life for his two children. He marries a Florence Mission inmate whose repeated departures lead to tragedy as she allegedly entices his teenage daughter to flee. Martin later pursues the pair to the city, where the wife is jailed, and the mission’s practices are condemned as dangerous. The piece also praises Carbondale Leader for sticking to Republican principles and critiques Seth Low and Tom Platt in the Lok discussion.
Daily zodiac guidance for Sunday November 6 offers quirky musings on elections and public figures. The astrologer predicts The Tribune as the sole source of correct election turns and musings on political revolt and reform figures alongside playful admonitions for self governance.
Fragmentary notice appears to reference a Scranton ward level Republican voter group. Limited readable text suggests organizational or electoral context with ward divisions and party activity.
The Philadelphia Times notes a surprising feature of the current business scene. Money accumulates in banks and earns low interest while overall business activity seems to lag behind potential growth, prompting questions about a genuine revival and the use of surplus funds.
The article argues two forces lift the economy: rising exports and strong farm prices reduce debt, turning borrowers into debt-payers. Increased money in circulation boosts prompt payments and cash purchases, signaling healthy, not stagnating, business despite a dull money market.
The New York Commercial Advertiser argues the Citizens' Union bore full responsibility for Tammany Hall winning, resisting unity with Republicans, and forcing Low’s nomination. It praises General Tracy’s stance, notes Low's shift, and warns of four years under Tammany.
Washington considers reviving a proposal to carve a new state named Superior from northern Michigan and Wisconsin. The piece argues public sentiment opposes new statehood for western territories, cites unequal representation, and notes practical benefits and disputes between peninsulas.
The dealer notes that pre tariff purchases allow deep discounts across many lines. Items listed include one case silver bleached German table linen 64 inches wide in ten patterns at 59c a yard, 100 dozen silver bleached napkins, 50 pieces Scotch and Irish damasks from 25c to 2.50 per yard, 200 dozen matching napkins, plus linen sheets pillow and bolster cases counter panes and bureau sets.
Advertisement notes lamps in all colors with globes and silk shades. Prices are right and goods guaranteed. Also offers extra globes shades and chimneys to fix up old lamps.
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