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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1894
Page
4
A critical view of demagogues as the real threat to free institutions. The piece warns against political quacks and unscrupulous orators, urging vigilance and reform to curb demagogue power. It links danger to slippery consciences and fashionable rhetoric, praising true patriotism through action.
A Scranton business leader predicts no boom yet but a slight, steady improvement as immediate market demand rises. He cites clear tariff basis for calculations, varying regional impacts with larger cuts in knit woolen goods on the South Side and less change in the North.
The piece argues that wool and cotton are different regional products, warns that free wool benefits manufacturers, and discusses tariff effects on prices and industry. It notes Republican prospects, senate balance, and party blame for economic uncertainty, plus a Kansas City note on antiCatholic plots and a call for peace.
Harrisburg gears up for a large political meeting with heavy demand for accommodations. Ex-Speaker Reed is targeted to attend alongside President Robinson and several congressmen. The local committee has 2000 badges, three bands, a drum corps, and opera house decorations. Notables like Grow Emerson Collins Gobin Nilva Thompson Mungeo Dalzell Stewart are named as potential speakers. Governor McKinley may attend, though unsure. Philadelphia clubs and Northeastern Pennsylvania clubs figure prominently in attendance.
A county committee meeting sets September delegate elections for Congress Eleventh district judge sheriff treasurer clerk of courts and more. Vigilance committees vote Sept 1 between 4 and 7 pm with at least two delegates per district to represent at the County Convention based on last fall’s Fell supreme court vote.Secretary W. Browning signs notice.
The National Lead Co advertises Pire White Lead Tinting Colors with a one pound can equal to a one pound keg for mixing paints. It promises faster shade matching and best wood coatings. A free Paints and color-card book is offered by mail to readers in New York.
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