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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1897
Page
4
The November 28 1897 issue promotes The Scranton Tribune as the premier advertising medium for holiday trade in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It highlights reader buying power and the journal’s market reach for local merchants.
A forecast of the upcoming Fifty fifth congress argues the opening session will lack a single dominant issue beyond the Cuban insurgent rights resolution. It urges prompt action on immigration limits, railway trust reform, and a broad appropriations bill while the senate weighs the Tinwallen treaty, currency debates, and Hawaii annexation.
The piece critiques Comptroller Trenholm’s plan to fuse greenbacks and Sherman notes, regulate clearing houses, and use silver reserves to back currency. The central aim centers on creating elastic drafts via remote banks, with minor notes on potential costs and the risk of depreciation of silver holdings for the government.
The article argues that newspapers backing a party should receive strong backing from party members while papers supporting only specific candidates or stirring mischief should not be touched by members. It critiques those who advocate cutting funds to rivals and boosting party candidates.
The National Association of Merchant and Travelers urges Congress to revitalize the Interstate Commerce Commission and curb scalping. It argues scalpers harm honesty, limit fair fares, and that stronger regulation could lower regular fares and ease excursion rate approvals. It also notes dismal competition harms small markets and praises Cuba's new president Bartolome Masso expressing irony about Havana.
The article condemns Spain for delaying amnesty for the American blockade runner Competitor crew held in Havana. It argues the death sentence was unjust and cites the May 1906 court martial as lacking evidence, urging the U.S. to demand immediate release and criticizing Washington for seeking popular approval in Spain. It ends with a call that Spain must be reconstructed before Weyler can be stopped.
The Atlanta Commercial editor Benjamin M. Hickburn announces his congressional bid while voicing support for Democratic ideals he deems beneficial for his people. He defends harsher crime penalties and defends the South’s Civil War era stance, framing his platform as a product of his era.
The article surveys provocative editorials and quotes on negro rights, Cuban policy, and gubernatorial talk. It notes reactions in Pennsylvania and New Orleans, critiques party politics, and recalls a Chicago incident about a marshal and a bank robbery, ending with a caution about discussing sensitive issues.
The Wilkes-Barre Times reports a proposal by the Shawmut Coal Company to employ and house miners, offering wages and home-building aid to stabilize labor amid mining operations. The plan aims to reduce idle work and spur local prosperity by leveraging a large tract of land for mining and housing.
A sensational report from Indianapolis describes burglars raiding a bank in Bhipsho, Indiana. A suspect turned informer in Liganley provided details of the crime while bloodhounds allegedly tracked by using onion scent, stirring public curiosity about the future of the case and the watchdogs' fame.
Fragmentary theater note discusses using a lowly onion in a chase scene. It imagines a revived play where an onion is waved triumphantly and declared saved as the curtain falls, criticizing stage realism and timing.
The New York Sun notes the Baron's centenary celebration and outlines his legendary escapades. Born in 1720 in Bodenwerder, he served as a lieutenant in Russian cuirassiers and fought against Turkey before retiring to his Weser country estate. His tales, told with wit and vanity, grew into celebrated myths later mocked by critics, and his legacy influenced artists like Gustave Doré and inspired juvenile literature.
Professor Arey presented Mareen system of telegraphic communication without wires at a Rochester lecture. He faced equipment shortages and a depleted squid battery, but signals were clearly received at 1 to 40 feet, showing the method’s practicability despite early technical hurdles.
A sale listing various table linens including unbleached and bleached options in multiple widths and prices per yard, plus damask designs, towels, napkins, and a new plaid towelling line. The WeS Store will close Thursday for Thanksgiving with a Friday hourly bargain sale announced in Friday’s paper.
Catalog clipping lists All-Wool Blankets in crib and cradle sizes in multiple colors plus Housekeepers Choice and Gold Medal blankets with prices. Also notes reversible Hobe wrappers robes and smoking jackets with brocade patterns and elder down blanket sets.
Full size Comfortables offered on both sides at 98c and 1.50 2.25 2.75. French Latino Down Quilts priced at 3.98. Special weekly price. Also a choice line of Silk.
A regular 113 piece Haviland China dinner set is offered in five decorations for 27.50. The promotion invites customers to purchase for their Thanksgiving dinner, calling it a bargain.
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