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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1894
Page
4
A compact note outlines how You Ornces Traum Suiome Pua and Gray manage key tasks. The piece details leadership roles and collaborative approaches across departments to ensure steady operations.
The Democrats nominate Daniel L. Hart for the legislature amid a tense, uncertain race. The page text lists several statewide and congressional positions with varied spellings and errors, reflecting a historical nomination scene.
A harsh editorial targets President Cleveland for surrendering to party interests. It argues he should have vetoed and united the nation, praising earlier leadership while condemning current indiscretion. It notes Berks County and Philadelphia papers backing General Gregg for Congress in the Berks Lehigh district.
The piece reflects on political strategy in Berks and Lackawanna counties, praising General Gregg as a strong candidate and detailing local business optimism in Scranton amid tariff debates. It lauds Captain Delaney for saving a wounded comrade at heavy risk and notes scarce Medal of Honor awards from Lackawanna.
The Harrisburg Telegraph misstates Captain John C. Delaney’s enlistment details and origins while tracing his Civil War service from Scranton to promotions from private to first lieutenant. Delaney earned the Medal of Honor for actions at Dabney’s Mills during Warren’s corps assault on Lee’s right flank.
Philadelphia Times reports Republican factions align around Major Everett Warren for state party president while Luzerne and Scranton delegations push support. Contention centers on district attorney renomination and clerk of court seat amid broader convention planning and anticipated unanimous Philadelphia delegation backing.
The piece notes an afternoon paper to be run by Frank Snyder and George Mann for a political syndicate. It mentions Snyder visiting Australia with Mrs. Snyder and hints at Republican efforts in Delaware and a strong Democratic showing in Monroe County led by Dr. Joseph H. Sholl. The Washington Post is cited on Senate turnover.
The passage extols the happiness of the Scranton Tamaxy and acknowledges its good health and success beyond political security. It notes a groom’s smiling demeanor need not reveal causes, and extends congratulations to Tue Tumune and its contemporaries for their evident felicity.
The Republican County committee set July 14 1800 as the meeting date for apportionment. The County Convention is scheduled for September 4 1804 at 10 a.m. in Scranton courthouse to nominate candidates for county and district offices for the November 6 1804 general election. Delegates to be elected by vigilance committees on September 1 1904 between 4 and 7 p.m. Each district must elect two vigilance committee members for a one year term and certify names to the County Convention credentials. Representation is based on the last fall vote for Judge Fell, with districts assigned voting weight.
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