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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1897
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune announces a weekly Sunday edition under Tribune Publishing Company led by President William Connell. A subscription price of six cents a month is listed. A Canada US reciprocity note discusses market value and mutual concessions, stressing an even trade and the larger US market.
Senator Platt defends Republican stance in New York City battle for uniting anti Tammany forces. He recounts Low managers rebuffing union offers and argues the issue was party driven, not local, with calls for harmonious action and continued GOP strength amid looming national campaigns.
The piece notes a warm political mood in New York with Republicans aligning solidly behind Senator Matt, signaling a unified strategy and strong backing in the current issue.
In the passage a Huey and Pratt are contrasted as they engage in public rhetoric and debate. The focus is on comparing two approaches to addressing factional antagonism and evaluating their effectiveness. The note highlights the tension between dialogue and critique in political discourse.
An interview attributed to Hannis Taylor disowned by him contains harsh attacks on the US State Department. It criticizes diplomatic leadership, mocks official letters, and questions executive ability, while praising President McKinley for backbone amid Cuban affairs and Spain quarrel. The Yale Athletic Association’s receipts are noted as nearly $30,000, with undetermined value of the culture formed.
The state legislature debate backs citywide public kindergartens linked to existing schools. The Free Kindergarten association seeks room in school buildings to run a kindergarten, arguing it strengthens moral and intellectual development and supports universal early education. President McKinley is urged to ensure greenbacks are redeemable only with gold, ending the endless chain. Cuban insurgents demand unconditional liberty.
The text notes Spain drawing closer to a likely Ohio senatorial race. It mentions Mark Wan a as the least worried observer among directly interested figures and references prior meetings between Wan a and others.
The Forum critiques how presidential electors are chosen and argues for uniform district voting across states to ensure elected leaders align with congressional majorities. It notes that state legislatures could vary methods, risking mismatches between voters and electors, and suggests immediate nationwide district-based selection. It also mentions a discouraged American consul in Cardiff and Cuba policy shifts.
A satirical astrology piece for Tuesday November 146 offers quirky maxims and political hints. It mentions Mayor Bailey and Den ver with parodic remarks while commenting on election contests and public life.
The piece argues college athletics have become a costly craze in which Yale Harvard and Pennsylva nia push pro level programs. It says many students lack the build for sports and urges broad training for all college men to spread the benefits beyond a few elite athletes.
Editor of The Tribune, Sir, thanks for the splendid report of the fourth anniversary of Dunmere conclave of Hej. ftasophs on Nov. 1. Tam Respectfully yours, J. & Quick, chairman of committee, Dunmere, Nev.
The Philadelphia Press reports veterans expect a short session but foresee major agenda items. Cuba policy, Hawaii annexation, West Indies strategy, Nicaragua canal, sealing and fisheries, currency reform, and defense funding loom large amid Senate rules and party dynamics.
A fragmented verse reflecting on aging under Time’s steady claim of joys and memories. The speaker pleads to spare one grace as time erodes youth and hope, noting the memory of a mother’s face as a guiding, prayerful image. The source appears from Boston Transcript.
The Linen Department showcases imported table linens as tariffs rise from 15 to 25 percent. To beat the increase the store stocked up at old duty and offers heavy unbleached damask and Irish linen at reduced prices. Items include 54 inch damask 25c, 62 inch damask 30c, napkins and towels from 10c to 25c, special 68 inch damask 75c, and German damask towels at 25c.
Listing shows 10-4 Columbian blankets and 11-4 Silver Queen blankets and 11-4 Gloriana blankets and Arcadia blankets with 11-4 pricing. Prices listed for various blanket styles.
A catalog listing various blankets and wraps with sizes and prices. Items include all wool blankets in multiple colors, crib and cradle sizes, housekeepers and gold medal lines, plus reversible robe and wrapper blankets with brocaded patterns for ladies and gentlemen.
Readable listing notes full sized Comfortables on both sides in fancy styles at Se and Se prices. French Latino Down Quilts priced at 3.98 in a special weekly offer. Also a choice line of Silk Comfortables available now.
A regular 113 piece Haviland China dinner set is offered in five decorations for $27.50. The ad promotes one set for Thanksgiving dinner as a bargain.
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