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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1895
Page
4
In Scranton the Republican denounces The Tribune for alleged mercenary aims in state politics while praising its own ethics. The piece recalls past campaigns and contends the Tribune’s current stance is misrepresented as self-serving.
The piece recalls how Senator Quay aimed to nominate Cameron by allying western silver state delegates with Democratic South and Pennsylvania support. It details the power struggle in Pennsylvania involving David Martin, Magee, and Philadelphia, the governor, and intra party conflicts. The Philadelphia Record notes Democratic backing weakens Quay among Republicans.
In Susquehanna county a Quay run machine, led by Wright and Kilrow, aims to mobilize two delegates for the upcoming convention next Tuesday. The outsider Republican revolt seeks independence from Quay aligned politicians, with a decisive county meeting set for Saturday to shape the slate and party unity.
An editorial urges Susquehanna County Republicans to reject Quay leadership and its tools like Joseph A. Scranton and Samuel Wright. It praises county voters for resisting machine influence and dreaming of dethroning Wright at the upcoming vote, noting Scranton’s earlierst dethronement in Lackawanna and urging a principled stance.
The Pittsburg Times outlines seven points defining party success including adherence to state constitution mandates, protecting the popular governor against hostile bosses, ensuring Republicans in cities and counties choose their local officeholders, empowering local party organizations in federal appointments, protecting loyal Republicans who oppose unpopular conduct, condemning unsound finance, and opposing autocratic party rule. It argues voters should back Quay delegates or Gilkey on opposed lines, stressing the statewide fight four weeks ahead.
The Pittston Gazette cites Hastings and Gilkeson carrying Center and Bucks counties in recent weeks, both Democratic strongholds, while Quay trails with only three counties in the current contest. A conservative delegate table shows Quay with a majority in four counties, Hastings with 31 counties for delegates, and two counties split. Primary dates and delegate counts follow.
The Gazette argues Quay’s power rests in Republican strongholds while Democrats remain his chief adversaries. It notes Susquehanna Boss Wright’s shift in delegates, questions Wright Kilrow’s influence, and predicts political disruption if Quay wins. It references July building permits as Beranton prosperity signs and hints at local political feints.
The piece defends Senator Quay's public frankness on the milver movement and his support for Mr Cameron. It notes Quay’s letters and says his reasons are his own and that the people must decide if they back him as state committee chairman. It questions Pennsylvania Republicans using the party as a tool for Quay’s aims.
The piece quotes multiple newspapers criticizing Hastings and praising Quay in Pennsylvania politics. It contrasts Hastings resisting machine pressure with Quay’s covert tactics, noting Hastings’ stance to govern independently and predicting Hastings will lead the convention with Glakeson as chair.
In pursuance of a resolution the Third Legislative district of Lackawanna county holds a convention on Tuesday Aug. 6 1895 in the arbitration room of the court house Beranton at 2 p m to elect a delegate to the state convention in Harrisburg Aug. 2 1895 and for business. Primaries for delegates will be held Saturday Aug. 3 1895 between 4 and 7 p m at regular polling places. Districts entitled to representation include Clifton Covington Ironborough etc Scranton Ward 6 Third dis. total and more. Vigilance committees to take note and act. John McCrindle Chairman J. W. Houser Secretary Scranton Pa July 27 1895.
Clarence M. Florey the sporting goods dealer on Wyoming Avenue announces a scheme to keep boys interested in baseball. With every ten cent ball or bat he will give a fine cap and belt uniform. Among the hustlers is Mr. Florey.
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