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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1895
Page
4
A transcription of a historic newspaper masthead and promotional lines for The Scranton Tribune in Pennsylvania. It lists staff roles such as president and general manager, advertising details, and references to the paper’s reach in Northeastern Pennsylvania along with period promotional language.
The piece analyzes silver vs gold monometallism amid U S debates. It weighs international remonetization, domestic ratios, and the role of Roosevelt and civil service reform. It contrasts Cleveland Wall Street views with public sentiment and praises Roosevelt's civic duty and loyalty to American values.
The piece argues Theodore Roosevelt is not weak or cowardly and could take a New York civil service commissioner role. It critiques critiques of him while noting dangers from political opponents. It discusses England Nicaragua and U S policy, and comments on Secretary Givans and the Monroe doctrine amid economic issues and silver debates.
Secre tary Atherton receives a letter from HEM Littell vice president of the Buffalo Railway praising self made trolley fenders. He cites reduced injuries and cites Gotham and Baltimore cases and urges Scranton Traction to equip its cars. The letter also touches on coinage politics and US expansion.
A garbled column mixes satire of Senor Dupuy de Lome with local Scranton issues. It mocks foreign ministers while noting a New York State rule requiring public baths and a proposed cheaper telephone network. The piece blends political jabber with odd local references and fragmented phrases.
Governor Matthews of Tadhana favors a global conference to restore silver to money, urging the United States take initiative and seek a multilateral solution. He argues against a single gold standard and warns against impeding world trade if silver is excluded. The speech stresses unity of national interests and debtor and creditor classes alike.
The article discusses calls for a silver standard and contrasts it with gold monometallism. It cites Senator McMillan and Senator Aler ton, arguing for a balanced approach to money metal value and the role of silver in monetary policy.
Horoscope drawn for Thursday April 25 warns of mixed fortunes. The reading notes a child born on a thin day may be happy, while cautioning against excess and drink. Advice from Judge Handley’s executors is not to waste resources and to consider practical paths amid doubts about earth’s shape.
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