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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1894
Page
4
A local proponent, Mr. A. W. Dickson, argues Scranton’s coal wealth and collective faith can propel the city to premier status. He asserts continued energy and investment will maintain growth over the next two decades, urging timely action.
A cautious forecast credits Scranton with expected expansion driven by coal reserves and new industrial use of electricity. The piece notes cheaper power, trolley transit, and rising confidence as engines of urban growth, backed by investors funding hotels, offices, and homes, while praising local culture and public works.
The article argues past inflation fears proved false as municipal debt is canceled and a strong, prudent path for the city's future is set. It notes limited capacity in growth and asserts the current recovery will be solid and substantial, with faith in the metropolis's enduring progress. It also condemns the Democratic candidate for governor of Pennsylvania without resorting to scandal.
Catholic and Protestant families employed sisters as teachers in public schools with six sisters and two others last fall. An injunction halted nun teachers in April. The board of trade should address the need for a new building as current quarters are inadequate and a dignified home is warranted for the association's thrifty, progressive community.
A Stroudsburg dispatch says Congressman Mittehler of Boston will not seek re nomination. Nominees likely Dr Shull ex state senator Monroe or Joseph Hart Pike, personal friends of Mittehler. The Milford conference on Aug 2 will decide. Philadelphia commentary notes party unity and hints at Singerly and tariff issues. Local reactions praise dignity in campaign and push for Warren in the state league.
Dr Daniel Strong of Stamaccea Pennsylvania writes a letter to the SCianvoN Tam0nea asserting every Granger should back the Republican ticket. He claims the Democratic party has pushed slavery state rights and free trade since 1832, with free trade remaining a unifying issue.
The Republican County committee sets the September 4 1804 county convention in Scranton to nominate candidates for Congress Eleventh district and state offices including judge sheriff and treasurer. Vigilance committees will hold delegate elections September 1 and certify two qualified persons per district for one year. Representation is based on last fall’s vote for Fell for supreme court.
New York Recorder notes Tom Reed and Boutelly discussing a constitutional amendment to permit presidential action in legislation. Reed seeks Boutelly's support while Boutelly asks for backing on a rules amendment to make the president ex officio chairman of Ways and Means.
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