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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1894
Page
15
An early 20th century promotional write up extols Scranton Pennsylvania as a growing metropolis with high elevation above tide, a large population, strong electric power potential, and cheap industry setup. It asserts substantial property values and banking deposits, urging business leaders to join the city council to boost local prosperity.
The Tribune showcases its Christmas display and literary offerings, praising in house writing and skilled linotype work. It notes a year of steady city growth, the paper’s goal to advance Pennsylvanias foremost city, and cautions on grade crossing issues in Lackawanna county while urging better governance and informed readership.
The piece invites readers to engage in a broad discussion of free coinage and monetary policy, arguing government focus should protect American interests while considering international philanthropy. It reviews Robert Louis Stevenson as a novelist, noting his strengths and lack of humor, and comments on local governance, urging cleansing of the common council. It also discusses Judge Gunster’s grade crossing ruling as a warning about public safety and orderly transit development.
A newspaper passage argues for a high tariff on foreign silver to protect the U S from influx and endorses leaders like Thomas B Reed. It warns western allies of silver against sectional fights and calls for better council governance and reduced council size. The public awaits input from Superintendent Byrnes.
The text argues against expanding trolley companies control and their wiring networks, highlighting public fear at monopolies rivaling steam railroads. It notes potential appeals to higher courts, calls for self confidence, and critiques press defenses of metropolitan policy while referencing local reactions and civic debates.
Republicans in the region back Pittsburg as host city for the forthcoming national Republican convention. They cite Pennsylvania influence and geographic sense in shifting recognition, while editor Turner notes Harrison would oppose a third nomination and prefers remaining in Indiana.
A fragmented recount of Christmas issues across several papers, noting rival editions from The Trib Mine and The Times-Canjon, holiday advertising, expanded pages, and editorials. It highlights special numbers from The Sunday Free Press and The Lancaster New Era, praising community papers and noting anniversaries and promotional efforts.
A fragment from a Philadelphia political scene notes Governor Hastings facing opposition in Hiale county and debates over appointments to state departments. It mentions Everett Warren, Maywart, and Col. Heynkds among staff insiders, with hints of moves toward consolidating department control under responsible heads and potential court challenges after the Missouri victory.
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