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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1897
Page
7
Scranton brief notes a potential American demand for credit from Spain amid prisoner releases. The piece questions where the warrant was that led to the arrests and warns Spain of potential heavy damages from the U.S. government.
A fragmentary editorial argues that Cleveland free traders and Mugwumps oppose protection and defend the greenback as essential to national finance. It warns that stirring calls for currency reform threaten Republican unity, banking expansion, and naval strength while fearing a manipulated public mood to discredit the greenback. The piece critiques Wille n and Wilken Wittesstrous, urging restraint and a stable Anglo-American treaty alongside a stronger navy.
The Philadelphia Ledger contrasts domestic prudence with expansionist aims amid calls to annex distant territories. It cites Judge Greene's opposition to a Cuban annexation and argues for cautious, principled policy while noting ongoing political tensions in New York and Chicago.
A report suggests ballot marking education may join Boston public school curricula. The piece asserts a Missouri appeals judge won election with cash and promises to appoint a rival as court reporter, indicating judicial influence and alleged misconduct.
An Rochester district attorney criticizes jurors who refuse service over capital punishment. The Democrat and Chronicle backs allowing conscientious objectors to avoid serving while noting many oppose the death penalty. It argues jurors must judge guilt and punishment, not dodge duty.
The piece argues the Citizens' Union of New York cannot endure as a permanent city body without adopting disciplined party alignment. It warns that turning into a rival machine could split members back to Tammany and the regular Republican machine, undermining nonpartisan municipal aims.
A critical review of nonpartisan reform in municipal elections contrasts with national partisan passions. The piece denounces Mugwumpery, cites General Boynton on reunification fears, notes Maryland civil service defeat, and questions Roosevelt era naval strategy and Penrose Quay deal rumors amid a likely 1498 political year.
The article extols Dr. Evans a famed dentist, detailing his wealth, royal clientele from Paris to St. Petersburg, and fifty years of high standing. It notes his loyalty to America, marriage to Mrs. Evans, and joint work founding the Lafayette Home in Paris for young American women. It highlights pivotal acts aiding Empress Eugenie and Crown Prince Frederick, including a life-saving tracheotomy innovation.
An article from the Philadelphia Press discusses belief in witchcraft in Albany and Scranton, noting how inertia toward ignorance hampers progress. It suggests people may harm themselves through superstition, and even a colored plaster wall cure is seen as potentially affecting outcomes, though the general sentiment remains unclear.
A fragmentary passage discusses progress in safety, brightness, and cure, claiming society has outgrown witchcraft and the old era of civilizational superstition. It asserts that religion and morals are not permanent gains from primitive instincts and critiques reliance on miraculous or superficial appeals.
The excerpt extols American economic and political strength, praising peaceable competition over force. It asserts the United States leads globally in industry and education, with free markets, strong schools, and universal prosperity. It warns against abandoning democracy for hostile factions.
The New York Sun argues that U S pressure on Cuba fails unless it backs full political independence. It asserts Cubans will perish or win freedom and urges recognizing them as belligerents to bolster their finance and naval capabilities. The piece cites Chile and Spanish American War parallels to justify independence.
A railing editorial condemns lynching as a substitute for legal procedure and warns that lynching endangers the innocent. It argues for sending missionaries to spread Christian civilization while acknowledging the nation must improve its own civilizational efforts.
From the Philadelphia Ledger, Powderly's work in trade is praised yet criticized for lacking authority to intercept ships and evidence of law violations. The piece argues Congress should empower action at port to curb unlawful entrants and grant authority in forthcoming resolutions.
From the Philadelphia Press a commentary on writing as an art. It argues writing is learned through steady daily practice not lectures or study of principles. Emphasizes continuous exercises in preparatory schools to express immediate current subjects.
Catalog frosted with blanket names and sizes listing All-Wool Blankets in various colors with sizes 10-4 to 12-4 and prices like 4.26 6.75 7.80 plus Housekeepers Choice and Gold Medal lines. Mentions Kobe and Wrapper Blankets reversible brocaded patterns for ladies wrappers and bath robes.
Full size Comfortables both sides fancy priced at 98c and steps up to $3.25. French Latino Down Quilts at $3.98 with a special weekly price. Also a choice line of Silk offered.
Regualr 113 piece Haviland China Dinner Set offered in five decorations for 27.50 dollars. Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner and a bargain for cooks and hosts seeking value.
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