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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1897
Page
4
A Scranton weekly edition from September 15 187 appears to report on the Tribune Publishing Company led by President William Cannela. The item notes the paper's continuing publication from Scranton with standard period voice.
State Treasurer J. H. Heacom of Westmoreland and Auditor General Levi G. McAuley of Chester County lead a roster including Sheriff Clarence E. Pryor Scranton and District Attorney John R. Jones Hinkory. Election day is November 2. The piece defends journalism and criticizes anarchists in the press.
The article argues consular inquiries into the Lattimer incident are proper to protect treaty rights and U.S. credentials abroad. It states the shooting resulted from lawbreaking and disobedience by assembled protesters, not national affiliations, and condemns sensationalism while urging calm and sympathy for victims and families. It notes mixed state press reaction to David Martin’s appointment as secretary of the commonwealth.
The article laments civilian policing and advocates uniformed law enforcement in labor hubs like Latimer and Hazleton. It also notes James Hooper swimming 165 miles from Troy to the Hattery in 4 days 4 hours 45 minutes, saying he wouldn’t repeat it for $100,000 despite completing the voyage.
The passage argues that keeping a regiment of state troops ready to respond to labor disputes would curb disorder and prevent bloodshed by prompt deployment to flashpoints, asserting it would restore peace with minimal violence.
The essay defends the Harrisburg bond protecting State Treasurer Haywood over irregular payroll advances to legislators. It argues fault lies with lack of legal framework, not signer intent, and notes that losses fall on signers not the state. It also mentions coal interests, Hazleton, and Beth Low’s mayoral bid.
The Philadelphia Record endorses strong controls on mining firms using alien laborers and urges fair costs for public safety. It argues cheap labor harms the community, raises repression costs, and calls for accountable management to protect state stability and a peaceful coal region.
An editorial criticizes Dr Kuram's blood Invigorator ad as sensational to counter morbidity rumors. The piece mocks the remedy's graveyard claims and jokes about external use for corns while lampooning a yellow fever report and a dancer’s crowd at Slatter's hall.
The piece argues strikers marching to the Lattimer breaker threatened violence and defied the sheriff after prior riot acts. Deputies fired as force prevented a crime, with the article defending such action as lawful preemption amid ongoing disorder and property interference. It cites Washington Post criticism of biased coverage and urges caution against newspapers fomenting violence.
The passage defends civil authorities and sheriff deputies in suppressing mob violence at Lattimer. It portrays the deputies as patriotic protectors of law and order, condemns mob leniency, and urges citizens to uphold state authority against lawlessness. It laments deaths as deplorable but attributes responsibility to the mob.
A collection of editorials argues against condemning Sheriff Martin and deputies for fatal force during arrests. They urge measured legal scrutiny, warn against mob sentiment, and call for impartial courts to determine fault, citing opinions from Philadelphia papers and Wilkes-Barre News-Dealer.
The Wilkes Barre Times notes Congressman Connell of Lackawanna appears to run seriously for governor. The piece questions whether Rep Connell is serious and hints at campaign stakes.
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