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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1895
Page
4
A political commentary argues that President Cleveland and Secretary Carlisle push new bond issues to prop up the treasury rather than raise revenues. It contends tariff and revenue laws cause deficits and predicts a presidential veto of Republican revenue bills, delaying relief and increasing debt.
A political column argues the Wilson act worsened deficits by $262,000,000 and urges the Republican House to pass a revenue-raising bill to avoid further debt. It credits Republicans with duty and predicts Senate and President must either back the plan or face accountability. It notes possible Senate action to add $90,000,000 in revenue and defends GOP fiscal prudence.
Pennsylvania politicians press on with the United States senatorship as candidates canvass the field and seek support from Quay Cameron and others. Brown and Watres emerge as hopefuls backed by Cameron or Quay, with Philadelphia unlikely to unite on a single nominee. The piece notes shifting alliances and ends with a sermon about religion and civilization.
The December 5 issue notes Christmas Day celebrations in Washington and marks a quick, decisive push to pass a new revenue bill in the House. The Ways and Means committee finalized a draft amid expected Republican majorities and Democratic opposition, with key battles over tariff and bond provisions likely in both the House and Senate. The piece also surveys political maneuvering around Cuban recognition, boundary commissions, and several potential nominees and party dynamics ahead of future conventions.
Political notes report an upcoming orphans' court election contest in Schuylkill with Judge Craig from Carbon, Judge Skeler from Columbia, and Judge Ed from Lebanon presiding. The challenger J Lyon accuses Dunn of fraudulent votes and calls for reform of how judgeship contests are tried. The dispatch also mentions General Gobin touring Shamokin for Brown’s U S Senate race and possible gubernatorial aims, amid Democratic tensions in Northampton and Monroe counties.
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