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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1897
Page
5
Fragmented OCR notes indicate a Scranton area public notice concerning a mail matter conference or court action. Reading mentions Scranton Pennsylvania and a likely petition or matter scheduled for a hearing or posting. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names or dates.
In Scranton on September 8 1897 state officials are listed including J G Beacom as state treasurer Levi G McAuley auditor general Clarence Pryor sheriff John R Jones district attorney John Copeland prothonotary W Langstaff treasurer Thomas P Dan Lola clerk of the court Charles Hueyster recorder William K Beck register and Charles Wiggins jury commissioner. Election day set for November 2 with a note endorsing the 1896 Democratic national platform.
The convention favors returning to work at 11 cents pending arbitration over the remaining four cents. It criticizes continued struggle as imprudent and notes public interest would suffer from a prolonged strike. The Times warns against personal abuse in the campaign and urges a peaceable, expedient settlement.
The piece critiques Republican and conservative press support for court injunctions to restrain activity, citing Hartford Courant’s view on West Virginia cases. It questions Judge Jackson’s federal involvement in West Virginia domestic affairs and argues many actions were already punishable by existing laws.
The editorial urges respect for the courts while condemning injunctive misuse and contempt actions. It warns against expanding judicial power and defends public belief in government. It praises President Sobel’s unanimous re election as leader of the Pennsylvania Republican League.
The Chicago Times-Herald argues McKinley must balance domestic growth with a cautious Cuban policy. It warns that a war scare or belligerent rights for Cuban insurgents could wreck progress and stresses preserving U S interests before aiding Cuba. It notes Canadian criticisms of American immigration and real estate rules as context.
A Rational Dress Congress bloomer demonstration drew limited turnout from Hyde Park with three riders in unconventional outfits. Patrons including Lady Colin Campbell and W T Stead supported the event, which aimed to ride from London to Oxford and end with a congress dinner.
The report describes prize riders fleeing amid jeers and confused sounds as bystanders taunt them. It notes rumors of leadership changes in Commonwealth Reader and potential successor David Martin. It cites the Philadelphia Record’s stance on Reading platform and German gag law, and praises the Trades Union Congress decision to pay salaries to MPs.
Editorial notes a hostile convention that nominated Jake Woods and denounces the body's corruption while urging reform. The paper brags of rising circulation under Ananias Jackson and mentions Marty Ryan vaudeville acts and plans to attend the show with tickets and a Smith & Weston ready for use.
Chicago Record notes the telephone becoming a legal and social tool. Courts accepted long distance affidavits in New York Cincinnati cases while Fort Scott witnesses used phone acknowledgment to speed judgments. A Ward securities case and a Wichita Sunday school service show telephones aiding testimony and remote sermons.
A report describes a Sunday school session where a speaker joins in songs and praises the hour as the grandest of its kind. The piece argues the invention’s impact goes beyond scheduling, extending into domestic, professional, and social life.
Charles M. Pepper outlines Hawaii’s provisional republic structure with a president a senate a house of representatives and a council of state of fifteen members. The council can appropriate funds advise the president and cabinet and may be convened as needed. Pepper lauds Dole’s leadership notes Honolulu life legal and social order says annexation to the United States is the implied goal and foresees eventual union with the U.S. as the islands’ manifest destiny.
A sale offers 300 dozen Swiss embroidered handkerchiefs normally priced at 25 cents each, now available for 120 cents per dozen? (Note: This summary interprets the OCR fragment as a bulk sale offer.)
The Times Herald notes August 1807 as the busiest month on record with clearing-house activity exceeding 1893 by 12.3 percent in major cities. Textile goods exports and overall freight receipts rise while staple prices climb. Chicago shipments reach new highs with grain car totals up sharply.
A tight rope performer advises novices to keep safety in mind. The rope must be taut and up to date, ensuring balance and control during practice and demonstrations.
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