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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1895
Page
4
The article defends the Hastings administration against rumors spread by Quay supporters. It explains the Saturday meeting was delayed due to delegate absence, notes Gilkeson’s omission has no significance, and asserts Lackawanna delegates will back Hastings. It also mentions heat and crop gains amid political tension.
Administration papers claim Hastings wins in York Adams Perry with Juniata possibly. Quay loses Montgomery while Adams and Perry go to the administration. Scranton Republican calls it a great Quay day. If Philadelphia delegates favor Quay he could still win. otherwise Cameron remains senator and state chairman.
The article argues the U S Navy is formidable thanks to prior administrations while President Cleveland, fishing near Buzzards Bay, neglects to consider deploying a portion of the fleet to protect American missionaries and citizens in China under existing treaty obligations. It suggests shotted mines and protective action could be used if needed.
The article urges strong action by the U.S. government to protect Americans in China, criticizing the Cleveland administration for not using warships. It argues that gunboats should be deployed to secure safety and denounces the delay as a failure of duty.
A historical critique argues the 1890 census was overly expansive and costly. It contends government overreach in nationwide data collection and suggests published volumes should be condensed to a handful in the first year. The piece notes access issues and inefficiency limiting public reach.
The piece analyzes Senate and House control after the Fifty fourth Congress, noting Republicans may fail to self contain the Senate without Populist support. It argues Democrats are weaker, predicts a turbulent 1896 election, and contrasts party principles with the Republican national focus. Public Ledger concludes Senator Quay cannot secure enough delegates.
Kate Field writes in the Times Herald about Newport harbor as a vibrant scene of yachts and watercraft. She muses on wealth, leisure, and the pleasures of a life afloat, contrasting Italian harbor imagery with American yacht culture and the allure of luxury.
The piece extols life at sea as a carefree refuge from society’s pressures. It envisions a private cabin, ample provisions, and a trusted cook, while enjoying liberty from work and intrusion. The narrator notes a lingering belief in a future shore, yet revels in animal content aboard.
A collage of editorials and opinion from Scranton to Beranton endorses William Connell as a strong gubernatorial candidate. Critics praise his vigor, self made status, and political influence while warning rivals in Philadelphia and Beaver County.
A man enters an office on Congress street, studies a peculiar placard promising vacations and personal feats, reads aloud phrases about a summer trip and weight gain, and exits in a hurry after an exchange with the office boy ends with a slam of the door and a failed attempt to strike a newsboy with his cane.
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