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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1895
Page
4
Tomorrow's Tribune will publish Charles Heber Clark's speech outlining an American bimetallic policy and include letters on the silver question. The paper urges prudent voters to read carefully and preserve the edition.
The text argues that compulsory schooling may require expanding public schools with extra funding, but spending to educate the remaining 25 percent is worthwhile. It opposes public funding for elite or normal schools, favors trimming surplus programs, and suggests a US monetary agreement could come within three years with capable national leadership.
The Washington Post argues that approving Britain’s new plan would yield Corinto as a British post and permanent European occupation. It claims Hagland seeks a foothold to influence the ship canal and Nicaragua, warning such bluffing could force war with a stronger foe.
A city council debate centers on Councilman Beaman's measure requiring Beranton Traction to fit safety fenders on all cars within sixty days or face a five dollar daily fine per car. The editorial argues the ordinance could curb trolley accidents and pressures policymakers to act promptly.
A cabinet suggestion urges a temperate currency debate to avoid alarm and business disruption. The piece blames alarmist rhetoric, notes no major financial changes possible for three years, and calls for rational discussion. It also cites the Philadelphia Times estimate that 285000 more children must be educated under the compulsory education law, advocating state investment in schooling.
The Investment News outlines Jay Cooke’s support for bimetallism if the international conference fails. He proposes reopening US mints to free silver coinage with a prohibitive tariff to deter silver imports, claiming it would boost currency by about 100 million dollars annually and calm fears of gold outflow.
A discussion on the need for increased sound money and stable circulation as U S gold and silver production could rise. The piece questions current policy on foreign payments and calls for open debate on what is best for the nation’s business activity. It notes Philadelphia topics from compulsory education to local government scrutiny and mentions Attorney Newlin and Judge Gordon in calls for inquiry.
A Washington letter from the Chicago Herald quotes a cabinet member predicting a year of intense activity over silver coinage. He cites million copy campaigns by Cameron and Sibley in Pennsylvania, countered by rival pamphlets and clubs. The aim is a broad, non sectional intellectual clash guiding public opinion.
Excelsior General Transit Company chloroformed ten policemen on the west side and stole street. Directors to discuss mobilizing troops against rival road. Street ownership dispute unsettles railway men amid reports of armed forces and a patent bomb proof trolley car.
The poem notes a soft hagy skirt over hills and dry blades as the robin sings and the mill pond lies gray. The speaker predicts showers today while walking to work, with V. HL reflecting on a gray morning ambiance.
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