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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1894
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune proclaims its publication as the best advertising medium in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Officials at the Port Office in Scranton, PA weigh in on the credibility of the Printers lok Journal for Wilvertisem and related advertising standards.
The article details Republican nominations led by Walter Lyons and Daniel Hastings in Lackawanna with prospects for George Huf and Galusha Grow. It covers Twelfth District Republican convention chaos in Wilkes Barre, praising Congressman-elect Levi(en)ring and noting party unity after contested ballots. It also quotes perspectives on coal fields and regional industry as part of the political discourse.
Since 1880 coke production rose from 5 million to 25 million bushels. The Wilkes Barre News-Dealer argues against a large Catholic temperance society, while the piece contends temperance is central to Christianity regardless of denomination and asserts the Catholic Church embodies temperance rather than vice.
The coke operators of Connelleville plan to end the experiment of imported labor from central Europe and the Ulster region after persistent failures and social disruption. The piece argues that intelligent miners prefer fair wages and stable conditions, urging respect for a universal trade standard amid shifting industry. It also notes partisan polemics in Georgia and political commentary on figures like Governor Altgeld and Senator Chandler.
The piece argues that critics shield a former officeholder while German protectionists gain. It claims Cleveland may sacrifice party principles to push coal and sugar policies. It notes reformers are drawn to the perks of junkets amid party battles.
The article reports on a stamp theft linked to Vandling and bondmen with accountability for the value stolen. It notes government vigilance over postal and internal revenue property, recounts past stamp thefts, and mentions a related bridge project and assorted literary excerpts, all within a broad, period newspaper voice.
The Republican County committee fixes September and September elections for a county convention on September 4 1894 at 10 am in Scranton courthouse to select delegates and nominate candidates for the November 6 1894 general election. Vigilance committees to certify delegates, with two qualified members per district, and a lengthy district-by-district representation list are provided.
The Washington Post asserts support for the Senate bill over the House bill, arguing it is wiser and more solvvent. It contends the Senate version preserves American industries, avoids immediate destruction, and would pass decisively if Democrats voted in line with the bill.
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