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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1895

Page

4

Republicans of Pennsylvania State Convention Call

Headquarters of the Republican state committee in Philadelphia invites delegates. The Pennsylvania Republicans announce a state convention in Harrisburg on Thursday April 18 at 9 o clock a m to nominate two representatives at large in Congress and thirty two presidential electors, select eight delegates at large, and conduct other business. M S Quis, chairman. Jere B Rex and W R Andrews, secretaries. Representation remains the same as the last convention.

Republican State Committee Walnut Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania Harrisburg Congress State Committee Quis Harrity Cleveland Pattison Chicago Wilson Biszell Yaleda

President's Message on Monroe Doctrine and Venezuela Crisis

The president urges Congress to fund a Venezuela commission after Britain rejects arbitration. He defends the Monroe Doctrine as vital to national safety and calls for united American support to defend territorial integrity and freedom against interference. Domestic unity is urged to back a bold foreign policy stance.

Congress United States Great Britain Venezuela British Guiana Ol Hey Cleveland Venezuelan Ison Amea

Traction Company Faces Employee Strike Over Fares

A Philadelphia transit firm endures a strike by workers amid disputes over fare policies. Union leadership says the action targets rate structures and service conditions, impacting passengers and daily operations in the city.

Philadelphia faces transit strike and rising tyranny fears

The piece condemns a private traction company's use of city streets and warns Philadelphia may lose local transit if wages and conditions remain unadjusted. It argues a defense of public rights against corporate oppression and endorses Mr. Cleveland’s stance as a rebuke to corporate overreach.

Philadelphia

City urged to adopt paid fire department to cut premiums

Scranton leaders weigh state backed pledges of premium cuts totaling 17 cents per $100 with a paid department, direct alarm system and patrol upgrades. Estimated 60 million coverage could save about 495000 annually plus steamer reductions, while current volunteer costs top 108000. Authorities insist metropolitan fire protection promises rationalize reform and dollars saved.

Kemmerer Board of Trade Scranton State Association of Fire Underwriters Ewidental Kemmoerer State Association Sisikesusepye Fremen

Scranton Voices Support For John T. Watkins Testimonial

Public minded citizens in Scranton rally to aid John T. Watkins with a testimonial fund to help cover his study costs at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Watkins has long supported local music by organizing choruses and contributing to Beranton’s reputation as an eisteddfod center and to social gatherings with his orchestral program work.

Scranton John T. Watkins Royal Academy of Musi London Watkins Beranton Appesia Muale

Public Having Talent Must Be Developed For Public Good

A writer urges funding and public cooperation to develop Mr Watkins’s notable voice as a civic asset, comparing it to a mineral resource and stressing community welfare over individual gain. The piece also notes disciplinary issues at Wyoming Seminary and comments on England Canada relations, while critiquing The Scranton Times for political gamesmanship.

Watkins

Washington Gossip recalls Quay delegate scrimmage and political shifts

Tribune dispatch details the scramble to back U S Senate hopefuls after Senator Cameron’s withdrawal. It notes Quay’s cautious approach, Watres’s quiet visit, Covode’s legacies, and shifts in patronage under Harrity and Wilson. Also mentions Elder statesmen, committee timing, adjournment for holidays, and age rules in Congress.

Tribune Bureau N. W Washington Cameron Quay United States Senate Jack" Robinson Watres Lackawanna County Chuay Lackaswanni Watren Quay 1

Fragmented Quotations From Various Papers Show Mild Satire

A collage of brief comic lines and snippets from multiple papers outlines foibles and social humor. Snap judgments on hustle vs trifle, waiting versus labor, etiquette, witty retorts, and social missteps appear in pithy quotations.

Daily Horoscope From The Tribune Astrologer

The 1895 forecast for Capricorn warns an infant may not reach high estate and will struggle against obstacles all life. Beatrice of West Side receives cautious praise and warning about false friends. Willie of Scranton faces harsh stars hinting at a dull life and unusual cravings, with humorous bluntness.

Beatrice Willie Scranton

Unclear cryptic dialogue from a staged comic scene

Fragment from a theatrical piece shows a rapid improvement manager and leading lady joking about death scenes and cable cars, a couple discussing tobacco use, and a judge noting a job applicant’s mis stamped letter.

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