Debate Over Pennsylvania Delegation Chairman Choice
Republican newspapers protest a conference move to name Senator Cameron as chairman of Pennsylvania's 64 delegate delegation. They argue delegates should choose their own leader at the national convention and condemn Quay and allies for premature action. Separate note: British papers acknowledge no Monroe Doctrine change but Americans will defend it if needed.
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Senator Quay
Repubcan
Senator Cameron
Cameron
Senate
Br Nation
Republican
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J. Donald Cameron
Great Britain
United States
Riots and Civil Authority Struggles Contrast in Philadelphia
Fragmented text discusses riots erupting despite police strength and reluctance to deploy military force. It notes Philadelphia’s substantial police presence and debates on military involvement, reflecting common city experiences during unrest and strikes.
Philadelphia Riot Reflections on Law and Order After Damaging Unrest
The article critiques the nearly all day riot in Philadelphia over a strike, noting few lives lost and limited injuries. It questions whether the mob acted peacefully or faced no organized opposition and highlights expected municipal payment for damages to traction properties. It praises Republican support for President Cleveland on foreign policy in the Venezuela issue.
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Philadelphia
Traction Company
DML
Pennsylvania Delegation in St Louis Stirring Controversy
The Altoona Tribune denounces plans to mold the Pennsylvania delegation for a preferred candidate, opposing a Pennsylvanian nomination and criticizing Senator Cam er a as unfitting for Republican ranks. It urges genuine action reflecting state sentiment and warns against a stool pigeon approach. The piece also relays Toryist George W Smalley’s advice on American diplomacy and Bayards remarks, calling for home rebuke over foreign criticism.
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Altoona Tribune
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Camera
Euch
Commonwealth
Bayard Criticism Sparks Debate on Libel Law Reform
English press split over Mr. Bayard's Edinburgh remarks while American lawmakers consider Smalley's solution. The Pennsylvania Editorial association forms a committee to draft a new Abel bill improving libel law, aiming to preserve redress while addressing publisher concerns.
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England
Bayard
Edinburgh
Smalley
American Congress
Pennsylvania Editorial Association
Abel
Washington Gossip on flag zeal and election corruption talk
Tribune dispatch from Washington notes Charles A. Homtelle of Maine and his flag loyalty, and describes shifts after President Cleveland’s Venezuela boundary issue. It covers calls for a senate inquiry into corporate influence on elections, with votes and stances of Quay Chandler Bewell Gallinger and Call, plus holiday adjournments and brief pensions and political mentions.
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Houtelle
Venezuela
British Guiana
Boutelly
Party leaders rail at Bardsley and calls for strong nominees
The piece criticizes Hensel and party leaders in Pennsylvania for hypocrisy around Bardsley and pardons. It urges congressmen to select strong, self reliant men, notes Chandler’s war stance, praises patriotism over party, and mentions Goether, Lebeering, and others shaping the Republican delegation and the April state convention. It also notes Cleveland’s Monroe doctrine backing and commissions for Superior Court judges.
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Repub- Mcan
Scranton Tribune Criticizes Bail Lockup Rule
The Scranton Tribune condemns the law that keeps witnesses without bail in jail to ensure appearance in court. It argues the policy punishes witnesses who witnessed crimes and harms families reliant on the breadwinner, calling for welfare provisions or earnings-based support.
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Jermyn Presa
Scranton Tribune
Mmin
Daily Horoscope for Friday December Second
The Tribune Astrologer Ajacchus draws a forecast for a child born today noting that major testimony in a Lackawanna county murder case will be read to juries. The piece warns about war’s possible effects on local cavalry, mocks war hype and urges humility and patience.
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Ade
Lackawanna County
Pennsylvania
England
Luzerne Republicans urge Miner for national convention delegate
Luzerne County Republicans favor ex Representative Charles A. Miner of Wilkes-Barre as a candidate for at large delegate to the Republican national convention and urge him to enter his name before the state convention. They believe he would best represent northeastern Pennsylvania and seek support from their counties and municipal leaders. State William Ubter Hensel of Lancaster has appeared before a Harrisburg board as attorney for Ley.
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Luzerne County
Charles A. Miner
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
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Miner
William Ubter Hensel
Lancaster
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Ley
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