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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1895
Page
4
A fragmented Weekly News summary notes an edited schedule and recurring Saturday events. It references a dance or entertainment segment titled Abun and mentions general publication cadence without clear names or places.
Across Montgomery York Juniata Perry Adams and Schuylkill counties primary and district conventions shaped who leads the state convention. Admin forces win Adams Juniata Perry York while Montgomery tilts uncertainly. In Schuylkill a divided delegation forms two conventions contesting seats. A broader note recalls the Kucheng affair and Denby’s warning amid missionary unrest.
The article argues that the Pennsylvania state convention on the 28th will set the national party’s tone on key issues, warning that Quay faction tactics in Wyoming County threaten party unity. It cites Northrop’s stand against Quay, urges Hastings supporters to ignore revolutionary calls, and notes risks to the party if Quay gains control. It also briefly remarks on a Kansas widow’s reaction to her husband reading old love letters.
The article warns that Senator Quay and J. Donald Cameron threaten to split the party over the silver issue at the Pennsylvania state convention on August 28. It argues Governor Hastings seeks unity between state and national Republican ranks. Adlai Stevenson notes Cleveland will not run again, quipping he is too fat.
An article discusses licensed liquor rules at picnic events in Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County. It cites arrests of officers of a local singing society for selling beer, notes public concern, and argues convictions could curb illicit sales while urging societies to offer lawful alternatives.
The article discusses Theodore Bayards praise of Cleveland as a strong man and critiques the Quay Andrews Lexow committee showing political maneuvering in Philadelphia. It notes unrest in Susquehanna County including tar and feather threats against the Carpenter family and mentions Europe-Africa colonization schemes involving African relocation by European interests.
Chairman Wright of the Democratic state committee defends strong backing for Quay, predicting a Republican upheaval and a Democratic win in the state. The Scranton Times hints at local party alliances, while various delegates and figures from Luzerne, Lackawanna, Northampton, Schuylkill, Lehigh, and Wyoming vote and position for superior court seats.
Maudie confronts her grandfather over party lines as a nominee’s fate divides them. The scene shows a Democrat grandfather and a daughter’s disillusionment with politics. The piece also muses on English word formation and offers a poetic aside on sincerity.
The Chicago Times-Herald lauds a new play for its fresh theme and original characters. It notes sustained interest, deft mix of novelty and melodrama, and confidence in box office success despite critical criticism.
A storm torn ballad describes a dark wing in night winds and moonlight as it faces hail sleet and ambush. The speaker, bent on guiding a battered soul, asks fate to bend and grant freedom to wander beyond land and sea.
A collection of editorials from Scranton and Susquehanna County columns criticizing defamatory tactics by the Scranton Tribune and urging regional political consideration. The pieces praise innocent behavior, rebuke attacks, and advocate William Connell as a northeastern Pennsylvania governor candidate.
A young woman active in reform politics targets a veteran Democratic warhorse to secure votes for a friend. She asks him to promise support for the candidate, but the godfather declines to betray lifelong party loyalty.
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