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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1895
Page
7
The Tribune previews more anonymous Montrose letters and plans to publish a facsimile to reveal the cowardly writer. The paper invites identification by handwriting while noting the author’s disguise and harmful tone.
The Philadelphia Press republished Governor Henry M. Hoyt’s 1882 letter to Wharton Barker in which he denounced dictatorial influence and warned against political domination. The piece reviews Hoyt’s independence at term end, Hastings challengers, and contrasts their stances with Quay Cameron factional clashes, noting Cooper and Stone backing Quay and Cameron.
Ex Lieutenant Governor Chauncey F Black remains hopeful about a Democratic victory in Pennsylvania. He told friends in Washington that Democrats will nominate a full ticket for Superior court judges and benefit from Republican factional strife. He recalled a time when Republicans were united and Black was elected lieutenant governor.
The piece notes long standing rifts within the state Democratic leadership, detailing Black’s repeated nominations and defeats, Pattison's lieutenant governor win, and factional maneuvering between Quay and Hastings. It describes expectations of six Superior Court nominees and possible intra party power shifts at the convention with potential impact on electing judges. Sam faces another delegate count maneuvering.
The article notes President Cleveland will fill the vacancy caused by Justice Jackson of Tennessee’s death. Jackson, a former ex-Confederate, faced criticism but had an unassailable record on the bench. Cleveland is expected to appoint a southern man, signaling a lively contest among southern aspirants.
Till nois candidate William Morrison criticizes Senator Hill for maneuvering toward the presidential nomination. Morrison says Hill aims to keep the public guessing while building his own forces and using others, including Morrison, to clash with Stevenson and shape Illinois role in the national race.
The Buffalo Courier calls Quay a reformer with a big R while noting his clash with what it calls rotten machines in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The Wilkes-Barre Record reports Professor Coles counters Dunn’s hot weather forecast with cooling wishes for late September dates. The Philadelphia Press mocks Quay’s failed propositions amid a party factional fight. The Norristown Herald questions party leadership and the 240,000 GOP majority as Quay pursues personal aims. The Scranton Times notes Scranton’s GOP division and wing behavior.
Montrose Democrat reports Tommy Kilrow announced at a Monday meeting he would attend the state convention to vindicate himself from Tribune attacks, but then he did not go. The piece notes a prior travel misstep by Joseph who left for Europe early, hindering harvest timing.
A jumble of garbled calls from offices and residents fills a city scene. A man considers resigning to lead a Crystal Hose company while others discuss rail trips bicycle clubs and weather instruments. The through line is busy, humorous municipal chatter.
Barrons London Letter notes Radicals cheer minority status with the view that Chamberlain would soon exit the cabinet were a Unionist majority to form. Ann Labouchers compares Chamberlain to Judas and Caiaphas, likening it to old Pharisee councils and asking how American politics would judge such a move.
A dated verse from Olive Moosic recalls kisses missed and memory of the one not obtained. The speaker notes the lingering value of a love denied over a playful meditation on affection and moral of discretion for young women.
Clarence M. Florey, sporting goods dealer on Wyoming Avenue, proposes a ten cent ball or bat purchase with a uniform cap and belt as a prize. Among the hustlers is Mr. Florey.
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