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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1898
Page
4
The article reports a legal decision on the Providence pave ordinance and urges parties to draft a compliant ordinance to end the mud on the thoroughfare. Judge Edwards advises immediate action to resolve the controversy.
Citizens demand a complete and orderly judicial review of Dr Swallow's accusations against Pennsylvania officials. Supporters stress truth, justice, and avoiding political manipulation, with focus on the upcoming Quay trial and Dr Swallow retrial. A Governor-elect Stone invite rumor is likely unfounded.
The piece argues for a curfew as a tool to curb juvenile loitering and potential crime, stressing parental responsibility and public oversight. It notes mixed views on curfew advisability in Scranton and cites concerns about youth roaming unsupervised and temptations they may face. The Hazleton Sentinel changes owners as George Maué takes over, with best wishes for the transition. A Meadville grand jury indicts an editor who reprinted the Gite News.
A York Voice report calls for an active probe to uncover truth surrounding Senator Quay. The piece criticizes stalled efforts by Wolo Thoosevelt and urges stronger leadership to drive the inquiry despite partisan obstacles on the executive road.
The Scranton board of trade condemns the present spurious Australian ballot and supports reform to prevent bribery intimidation and undue influence on election day. It argues for straightforward ballots listing all candidates by office and for nominating suitable party candidates to attract broad support. General Garcia’s Cuba annexation view is noted as possibly true now but unlikely in a generation as Cuba’s destiny aligns with ours.
Editorial notes expulsion as incentive for building a diplomatic and administrative career for American youths, especially graduates. Citing England's permanent civil service and university-based entry, it argues the United States should recruit from universities, pay adequate salaries, and adopt civil service norms to ensure effective colonial administration.
The passage laments oppression and taxes, condemns demacoqués and adventurers, and accuses French bondholders who control Paris press of opposing peace terms. It predicts European ingratitude in victory and asserts American resolve to press favorable terms for itself and its allies.
A long letter from a Wuban resident in Matenyas to Philadelpia friends denounces censorship and misery under the current state of affairs. The author attacks expansionism, cites historic purchases, and rails against wealth inequality and the preacher Conwell’s views. The writer also quotes scripture to argue wealth and righteousness are not coequal.
The readable text hints at attitudes toward smoking and general conduct among youths, mentioning girls and a casual, uneasy description of behavior. It presents no clear events, names, dates, or organizations to anchor a full report.
In Chicago, the Federation of Labor campaigns to pass a Senate bill extending the eight hour law to all government contractors and employees making materials for the government. If enacted, it would push a broad eight hour standard, restricting government purchases from firms with workers over eight hours in normal operations.
In our garment room a practical money saving fact is demonstrated with winter outfits. The text promises exclusiveness and originality in the available jackets and capes.
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