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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1896
Page
4
Galvasha A. Grow of Susquehanna and Samuel A Davenport of Erie named as Congressmen-at-Large on the Republican state ticket. Election day set for November 10.
The Washington conference educates the public on arbitration as a practical tool. Carl Seburg notes eighty disputes settled by arbitration with lasting peace, while admitting some conflicts require war. Civilized nations with democratic sovereignty will favor reasoned settlement, potentially replacing war in many future cases. If public intelligence grows, arbitration's use will expand.
Two major obstacles threaten Scranton’s statehood plan for Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma the Senate and the President. The President has shown opposition to the move and may veto the bills though the Senate could fail to act. Speaker Reed’s committee faces criticism for endorsing the measures. Congressman Jack Robinson’s break with Quay is noted.
The remark notes the retirement of Senator Cameron from politics and suggests the Philadelphia Press will lose a convenient target as a result. It mentions the senator's ambition and his name appearing in papers.
A New York Association report explores why farm families move to towns and cities, noting 74 percent of farmers surveyed consider urban life more appealing. It cites low farm prices, better education, rising wages, and easier living in cities, urging agrarian reform and enhanced farm training to keep youth on the land. The study shows rising tenant farming, limited farm debt repayment, and insufficient agricultural education in schools, arguing modernization could halt rural decline.
The Times Herald argues there is now a single national candidate favored across many states as support for a protective tariff grows. It notes strong McKinley momentum in New Jersey Pennsylvania Maryland and western states while southern rivals are less unified.
The Wilkes-Barre Times praises Scranton's ambitious, clever young business leaders including ex Lieutenant Governor Watres and D. Simpson. It notes their wide reach beyond Scranton, predicting further success across Wyoming Valley, more hotels and new industries, earning the city further prosperity.
A quoted text criticizes the removal of wool duties as a major fraud to the nation. It cites Arcor textile journals and the Wool and Cotton Reporter noting that tariffs benefited European mills while harming wool growers and domestic manufacturers.
The passage notes heavy woolen fabric imports surpassing domestic output and its cost in dollars to farmers and mill workers. It portrays Mr. Cleveland as an economist whose policies are blamed for harm, while some textile manufacturers still regard him as a safe financial leader.
The piece argues McKinley’s popularity stems from tariff protection for home industry and cites broad Republican agreement on restoring protection. It predicts the St Louis convention will back a highly protective tariff and foresees a strong November victory on this issue as the nation presses for action.
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune features a quirky exchange about an up-to-date girl and a camera, with Belinda and Hiram in a playful, coded banter. The text reads as a literary vignette rather than a clear news item.
A scrambled Horoscope by Ajachus and notes from The Tribune Astrolabe for Monday April 27, 159 mixes p m timing with social satire. It comments on a hanging postponed for a circus parade, a tuneful professor, and political booms amid a broader lament for war and tyranny.
The speaker reports ready to run a town carpet business with ample stock arriving recently. They boast all wool, one-yard wide carpets in clean neutral tones that hide dust and fold well, priced at 49 cents per yard.
The store promotes New Tapestry Brussels and 10 wire carpets as best value, boasting hall and stair patterns, reputable makes, and a large stock. They invite customers to compare prices, stressing personalized service from yard to room.
A mossy bank effect and bright meadow tones define the moquette carpets this season. Many feature matched borders and require careful inspection for quality and style.
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