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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1894
Page
4
Fragmented OCR shows Scranton Tribune branding with manager name F E Wood and publication details including Scranton PA postal classification. Reads like header/footer boilerplate rather than a full article, with garbled names and locations.
The article discusses potential price drops in telephone service after Dell patents expire. It notes a New York prospectus for $1.50 to $3 monthly rentals, reports on the Central District and Printing Telegraph Co and new competing franchises, and mentions service dissatisfaction on stormy days. It also references a Reading vs Scranton tax rating comparison and questions the basis of assessment.
In a public declaration for Walter Lyon, Jack Robinson asserts strong backing from Colonel Quay and friends. He warns that internal interference could hinder his bid while pledging state wide effort to defeat Lyon if the contest remains open and free of influence.
In Scranton remarks, Mr. Robinson argues the GOP will win with any ticket, warning leaders not to overestimate Republican strength in Pennsylvania amid the Wilson bill threat. Wheeler H. Pecklum accuses Tammany Hall of blackmail in New York, citing payments from businesses. Parkhurst’s critique of corruption and local politics is urged as a cleansing force for Lackawanna County campaigns.
In Lackawanna county a sociology student defends the Scranton Poor board power to grant outdoor relief while critics question its impact on dignity and future poverty. The discussion contrasts ideal charity with real need amid political rumor about Luzerne deputy whip and Conniff loyalties.
A Wilkes-Barre style column notes Luzerne’s capital gains new backing from a “Kickers’ club” formed by reformers. The piece jokes about the club's purpose while hinting at the broader impact on local order and civic life.
A column mixes anecdotes on office chatter about a female typist, the boss’s gaze, and court cases, with jabs at theatre crowds, local politics, and Scranton figures. The piece blends social commentary with playful satire on gender, work, and public life in a rumor-filled city column.
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