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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1895
Page
4
The Tribune announces a minor改 in layout. Sporting news moves to page seven, market reports and suburban correspondence shift to page five, while Luzerne county news and nearby regions appear on page seven. The change affects where readers find local and regional items.
An editorials argues England sought permanent Nicaraguan gains beyond a paltry damages claim. It details threats to land troops and seize customs at Corinto, criticizing England’s motives and invoking the Monroe Doctrine and Green am.
The column bitterly attacks President Cleveland for favoring gold over silver and opposing American silver industry. It questions the stance of the Democratic party and accuses foreign interests, including London and Berlin, of shaping U S policy. It urges scrutiny of the Interstate Telephone franchise while defending American industrial and economic independence.
A Brooklyn trolley fender incident prompts the Atlantic avenue line to consider car safety devices. A bystander was only slightly injured when struck by a fender. readers are urged to compare designs from Pittsburgh lines and consider a city ordinance to adopt safer fenders locally.
The article argues for independence from foreign credit, warning that a persistent trade deficit and continued borrowing from London capitalists undermine prosperity. It cites outflow of gold for dividends and interest, risk of foreign creditors manipulating American affairs, and the desire to shift debt to American lenders to keep money in domestic circulation.
The article surveys Republican and Democratic stances on gold and silver monometallism, noting factions within each party. It references Benjamin Harrison and Elihu Allen as leading figures, and recalls M de Rothschild’s 1892 warning about gold silver movements influencing monetary policy and potential market turmoil.
Opinion pieces praise a proposed Pennsylvania law for protecting children and education while criticizing lax school access. The Wilkes-Barre Record argues trolley firms will need metal fenders, noting public sentiment rising and authorities likely to enforce safer streetcars.
Authorities argue street users and riders deserve protection as trolley companies hold valuable franchises. Officials say service must be safe for riders and pedestrians, with duty to minimize risk to all who share streets and crossings.
A garbled astrology page for Monday April 2 features Ajacchus the Viitine Astrologer. It mocks child birth, education, and social meddling with absurd forecasts and perverse medical advice.
An advertising blurb urges good paint as best real estate investment, noting paint guards against repairs and can aid sale. The message cites Strictly Pure Lead Co. of New York as the source of the advice.
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