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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1894
Page
4
Abstract fragment describes an event at Scranton Pennsylvania involving Ratrasd on a Tuesday. No clear date or full names available. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but local context implies a brief notice or snippet from a community page.
The document touts high purity and elevation above tile at 740 feet. It claims an 1894 estimated population of 103,003 with 20,000 registered voters and 12,000 school children. It notes $750,000 in school property value, average bank deposits around 10,600, and promotes the area as a cheap electric power producer and ideal for new industries.
The article urges a definite settlement of anthracite trade tensions between sales agents and major railroads. It argues that restricting coal shipments to sustain prices benefits both railways and mining regions, despite short-term freight losses, and warns against policies that drain mines or hurt future supplies.
In arguing over the next apportionment Harrisburg notes Lackawanna county contains Scranton, a rapidly growing city. The Eleventh district is 91,813 under size, while Scranton’s population has surged by about 28,000 since 1800, possibly lifting Lackawanna toward the required 173,001. A 1900 census placed Scranton at 75,215, but newer tallies place it near 109,000, altering district calculations.
The article notes rising population in Carbondale Dunmore Archbald Olyphant and other boroughs boosting Lackawanna County toward parity with better apportioned areas. It discusses possible annexation from Lawrence and whether to carve counties, while suggesting the Eleventh district remains intact. It also covers Elks mournful rites as John B Barrett reads a poem on charity justice and brotherly love. Speaker Crisp argues the majority can enforce the income tax, asking what happened four weeks ago.
The piece criticizes past U S policy toward China and Japan during the Shanghai crisis, arguing officials sheltered Japanese instead of pursuing fair trials for alleged spies. It urges a dignified, bold foreign policy free of timidity, praising jingoism as necessary backbone for the republic.
In a bold push for forest protection, advocates claim Pennsylvanians lose about 40.1 million dollars annually due to lacking supervision. The editorial contrasts reform vigor with complacency, urging lawmakers to prioritize forest measures, including three state parks, over other legislative items. It also critiques public attitudes toward taxation and political leadership.
The article discusses Franklin County seeking a neutral tribunal to decide a constitutional question about appointing a judge. It critiques selecting three nearby judges, notes political uncertainty, and cites Judge Rowe’s plurality in a related race between Franklin and Fulton candidates.
The Philadelphia Times argues the growing push for wealth taxation mirrors agrarian aims to tax wealth under law. It notes regional popularity and the view that a large majority would tax a minority, predicting income tax becomes a fixed government measure by 1800.
Within the past few months radical changes in parlor furniture styles have favored buyers. New patterns are less expensive than older ones, allowing purchasers to furnish parlors in up-to-date styles. Our exhibit offers 18 complete stock coverings to choose from.
A garbled political brief notes Representative North of MekKean as a straw candidate for speaker. It cites threats to ex-Bemitor Sabin in Minnesota, mentions Senator Palmer, and Cleveland vetoes on free coinage. The Tellefonte Gazette nominates Hastings for senator and president. A Jewiling Populists meeting in St. Louis aims to plan for the city. Possible shifts if Major McDowell ousts Chief Clerk Kerr raise Harry Hall’s odds for a favorable assignment. Congress member Stone of Warren becomes a non resident Lawyer Club member in Philadelphia with Governor Hastlikn’s endorsement. The Times quotes Philadelphia’s speakership history since 1674, listing terms by Buimee, Boyer, Patterson, Long, Graham, and others, noting Republicans predominance and future Allegheny prize claims.
Lieutenant Governor Marquis recalls a humorous campaign anecdote from Election Day in Ohio. He notes Democrats stayed away from the polls believing President Cleveland would not vote, with one spokesman saying Cleveland earns more and can afford to skip voting. He says many Democrats shared that view and about 100 Democrats in his county did not vote on Nov. 6.
A judge convicts a mock criminal and orders him to read once daily for two weeks. The harsh verdict is read aloud, with the court condemning the defendant's inhuman stoicism and lack of remorse. The scene ends as the criminal faints after a stern column of the court period.
A historical note discusses the 1874 reform directing trials of judicial contests, framed to meet a specific need in the Franklin and Fulton district. It mentions candidates Judge Rowe and ex-Judge Kimmel, a Republican and a Democrat, and expectations of Rowe securing Franklin County support and a river majority.
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