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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1894
Page
4
A strong veto of the tariff bill and a blunt confession that Democrats in Congress cannot handle the issue are viewed as potential remedies for Cleveland’s damaged reputation and the nation’s depressed business climate, though doubt remains about his willingness or ability to act.
The article notes Representative Blair's failed push for a labor inquiry into lynching and summarizes Ida Wells' defense of Black victims and critique of White complicity. It discusses lynch law as an unreliable justice system, Southern attitudes, and the era's racial tensions. It also criticizes political compromises that affect public business activity and laments Daniel S. Lamont's decline.
A fragment mentions possible involvement by May or Howard Mutphler who did not know Pike and Carbon were loaded. The text is incomplete and names are uncertain.
Congress should pass Senator Hill's bill before adjournment to keep anarchists from entering the United States. Endorsed by the state and treasury departments and most American newspapers this measure would station inspectors at major ports and prevent landing without a certificate of approval.
An editorials railing against anarchists and foreign influence denounces repeated landings and calls for strict expulsion. The piece also blasts tariff policy defending sugar interests and condemning organized greed as it ties immigration fear to economic policy.
An article rails against a rumored organization named the United Sons of America promoting secret society style reforms. It claims the order, allied with Stars and Stripes symbols, seeks government control over labor, capital, railways, and telegraph lines, with thousands already enrolled in California and the West. It also references monuments to John Brown and Harper's Ferry, and critiques current congressional changes and party strategies amid economic unease.
A chaotic criticism condemns Democratic figures and tactics over the past fifteen months. Mentions Jesse Jones and Grover Cleveland, with jabs at Sam Lesel and Gerrysnure May. References Pitston politics and misfit politicians amid a bitter partisan tone.
In Wilkes Barre and Pike County scenes the Republican factions clash over leadership. George W Ewer and John Lelyeoring backers face setbacks as Thomas B Urelg wins county committee chair. Nationally figures like Abin and Shoat Fasets loom as possible gubernatorial candidates amid party realignments and reform debates.
The Chiavago Journal recounts a martial tale where Li Hong Chung and allies led a fierce charge against the foe. Despite no bloodshed or fatalities, the group drove the attackers from the shore and returned home victorious.
Republican party committees meet to set county convention date September 4 1860 to nominate candidates for governor judge of the supreme court district attorney clerk of courts district attorney and other county offices. Vigilance committees to hold elections September 1 1860 from 4 to 7 pm and two delegates from each district to the county convention. Representation based on fall vote for judge of the supreme court with districts allocated by ward and township across the county led by Archbald to Northumberland and other areas.
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