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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1895
Page
4
Local notice lists proposed sale details and restricted items from the D. L. and W. railway company. Specifics are partially legible but indicate an official sale or matter related to the postal office and related schedules pending approval.
The Republican is described as a vigorous newspaper that has not yet heard from the Third legislative district by press time, highlighting its enterprising stance and ongoing outreach.
The Third District delegate result confirms a Hastings Willard landslide. Seven Lackawanna delegates pledge to push for Judge Willard and the state administration at Harrisburg, fending off Quay opposed schemes and aiming for six Hastings appointees to the Superior Court bench.
A string of cabinet figures and allies say Cleveland will not consent to placing his name before the next national convention. A letter to a close friend ending the third term chatter was anticipated but has not appeared yet. If written it must be emphatic to sway public opinion.
The letter recalling his first nomination stance is cited as proof that Cleveland would not seek a second term. The article notes he has since accepted multiple nominations and mocks his sincerity if he denies wanting another. It also reports Senator Quay’s claimed victories in several counties, seen as expected wins in counties already favoring him.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Republicans from Luzerne and Lackawanna counties fuse their delegation for the state convention to back Judges Willard and Rice for the Superior court bench. The two counties vow joint action to defeat Quay’s leadership and press for a Palmer pledge not to back Quay as state committee chairman.
The piece asserts Philadelphia suffered under Senate Quay's schemes with his loyal followers driving corrupt measures and heavy taxes. It claims Martin’s revolt exposed Quay’s influence and links past plundering schemes to Quay’s directives, alleging the city’s tax abuses arose from his control and the Lexow inquiry demand.
The article argues Scranton requires a central market square to centralize produce trade and improve sanitary conditions. It critiques current Lackawanna and Penn avenue markets, notes potential sites like Arcade Plot and West Lackawanna, and urges a plan with long term space for growth. It also ridicules sensational coverage of Holmes and mocks western reports on Indian scares. It reports Mrs. Rover, the hygienic cook, will visit Montrose to teach food for invalids, planned after dyspepsia from local Quay Hastings dispute.
An editorial in the Sunday Fresh Press urges William Connell as a northeastern Pennsylvania Republican choice for governor. It notes his growing political influence, support from party leaders, and potential for a strong, pure administration, with prospects of broad backing if he runs.
The column describes Quay as self serving and domineering, losing public support and support from party leaders. It notes peers once eager to greet him now ignore him, leaving him largely alone except for a few loyal machine politicians.
A clashing set of editorials notes tariff effects and political jockeying. Elmira warns Canada profits from tariffs harming U S interests, while Philadelphia notes Senator Quay delays on Cameron and presidential plans. Hazleton reports Pottsville overreached on county funds hurting baseball support.
A column recounts lively, humorous exchanges about American geography and English misunderstandings. It cites misperceptions about states and people, contrasts with English views, and includes verses from poets and brief quips from periodicals. The piece blends satire with cultural reflections on the era.
Start your day early to browse the limited stock items still on hand. Shopkeepers urge speedy arrivals to ensure you secure essential pieces before they sell out.
Clarence M. Florey, sporting goods dealer on Wyoming avenue, launches a scheme to keep boys interested in baseball by giving a uniform cap and belt with every ten cent ball or bat.
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