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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1894
Page
4
A historical critique argues Grover Cleveland overstepped constitutional bounds and praises Congress for curbing executive power. It cites tariff battles, the Wilson and German bills, and mixed reactions from editors to assess the era’s political fault lines and the prospects for industrial policy.
A historical column discusses judicial reform, Confederate era figures like Lucius Quintius Curtius Lamar, and the Democratic party under pressure to stay aligned with reform. The piece notes the president’s sympathy to Wilson and fears party loyalty might waver if progress stalls, warning that disloyalty could cost leaders their roles.
The text presents a formal apology by Viceroy Wilson distributed via the Associated Press. He laments not failing to act but notes the Democratic Senate’s absence hindered tariff outcomes. He insists he acted to duty and sought to end objectionable Senate amendments, even risking drastic measures.
Paragraphs detail senate divisions over tariff reductions and looming party rifts. References to Mr Wilson and Bob Burdette echo sermons against opposing factions. Editorials from Binghrly and Dana criticize the tariff bill and tax timing with pointed, partisan rhetoric.
Reading Herald notes Dem influence frays amid tariff bill debates. A Philadelphia Bulletin rider points to Cleveland's budget move ending agricultural seed subsidies, while Republicans in Pennsylvania debate leadership posts and district nominations.
The People of Susquehanna Valley learn that Rt Rev William O Hara bishop of Scranton is seriously ill in River since the St Marys Church consecration two years ago. He recovered from a prior attack and helped at the services but fell ill after a Cape May visit and was sent home. His advanced age and long labor as ordinary of a major diocese may hinder recovery, though all hope he may be spared for years to guide his flock.
The Republican County committee schedules a convention for September 4 1804 at 10 a.m. in the Scranton courthouse to nominate candidates for Congress Eleventh district judge sheriff treasurer clerk of courts prothonotary district attorney recorder of deeds register of wills and jury commissioner. Vigilance committee delegate elections occur September 1 1804 from 4 to 6 p.m. with two qualified persons per district to serve one year.
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