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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1896
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune notes three separate sets of reform bills expected in Harrisburg next winter. It asks rhetorically if progress is being made and reflects on improvements, citing the ongoing legislative process and political climate in Pennsylvania.
An editorial argues for merging rival Scranton boards of trade into one citywide body. It warns split boards harm attracting manufacturers and public image, urging sectional groups to join, support municipal unity, and dedicate the new building to the town’s broad interests.
A Chicago editorial urges caution on retiring the greenback and supports limited national banks in small towns. It lauds corporate efficiency while warning against misused power, calls for reform and a federal naturalization commission, and favors Mark Hanna as treasury secretary.
Colonel W. P. Read of Chicago urges unity among organizations to petition Congress for a federal Naturalization Commission modeled after the Civil Service Commission. He argues lax naturalization laws, court abuses before elections, and influx of unfit applicants threaten American rights and institutions.
A group led by Dr 8, EL Folnberg, Edmund arc and William Wokolek organized a Monday evening drive at Mluste hall to aid foreign nativity compatriots. They call for language learning, civic participation, and community support, warning against war and urging peaceful policy.
The New York critic lauds Rosenthal as a dazzling piano virtuoso whose mastery of technique overwhelms with rapid climaxes and metallic tone. He compares him unfavorably to Paderewski and other masters while noting his extraordinary display of mechanical skill. A separate report contrasts Irish court procedure with American civils, and a Scranton leader praises Elmira Telegram contributor Barrett.
Mr Gibbons, longtime member of Scranton's poor board, championed fair distribution of the poor fund and earned broad esteem. He uncovered Scranton's entitlement to state asylum aid, helping the city draw 3100 a year from the state and embodying a man of calibre valued in Wilkes Barre.
A collage of brief items including a clerical appointment at Judgon Memorial Church in New York, local law and order remarks from the Continental region, personal anecdotes from authors Malcolm Douglas and Tom Jordan, a taxation note on Lackawanna County residents, and reflections on bachelor life.
Amedius the Tribune Astrologer presents a playful column claiming a child born today aims to be mayor of Scranton and noting whimsical future ambitions. The piece riffs on local figures andboards, blending satire with bright line horoscopy and quirky predictions.
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