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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1895
Page
4
The discussion centers on protecting industries, revenue needs, and party duties amid a presidential administration. Scranton and fellow congressmen push for protective measures while condemning inaction as cowardice. Blame falls on suspected railroad saboteurs for a premeditated wreck in Preble New York.
Washington reports strong push by American businessmen to restore reciprocity, arguing it expands markets. Walter notes wide merchant support for broader trade, citing Latin America as key, with Europe dominating smaller nations' trade. Advocates urge renewed reciprocity treaties to unlock new fields of commerce.
The article weighs the mixed results of early reciprocity with Central and South America, noting smaller U.S. trade losses than with Europe and urging patient, gradual steps. It advocates forming a committee to gather data, shaping a tariff plan after 1904, and rebuilding ties through language, shipping, and direct engagement.
Magistrate Eisenbrown rules in the W Newbold Ely versus Charles Emory Smith case that a publisher faces criminal liability for libels regardless of direct involvement, while editors may be exempt if not directly concerned. The ruling shifts precedent, noting civil damages remain possible and praising prompt correction of publications.
The piece condemns vindictive pursuit of an innocent man and questions how libel suits chill journalism. It quotes Benjamin Hughes of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western confirming the company’s neutrality in local politics and denying any ties to Mr Davies.
The piece argues for moral reform through personal purity education starting at home, extending to schools and churches. It praises Rev. Miller for a careful, non offensive approach and urges Christian ministers to follow suit in shaping private virtue and public health.
The national committee discusses shifting to a vote based basis for convention delegates using the last presidential vote. Pennsylvania would gain seats while southern states would lose. Most leaders favor change though some protest curtailment of their representation. The issue rests with committee authority and convention timing.
A collage of short verse fragments and humorous notices from papers like the Somerville Journal and Detroit Free Press. Readings span domestic scenes, satire on wealth and fashion, religious pleas, and political quips reflecting early 20th century tone.
A Philadelphia Press note urges costs of Judicial election petitions in the Wyoming Sullivan district be charged to signers. warns petitioners may bear financial burden for others misusing the system. Carbondale Leader criticizes clemency, arguing condemned murderers escape due process and juries. Philadelphia Record discusses publisher editor liability distinction in criminal libel. Washington Star contrasts Liberty lectures by Hill and Debs, warning of public confusion from rival liberties.
The Tribune astrologer notes December 9 18% as a day of reflection on tax equity and women’s voting rights, cites jail costs for unnotified levies, and warns readers amid municipal nominations. The column ends with moral maxims about bravery caution temperance and abstinence.
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