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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1895
Page
4
The text cites Jere B Rox and W K R Andrews as secretaries and discusses convention representation. The Sera Tribune argues for cutting ties with British lenders and engaging Russia if possible. It criticizes dependence on foreigners and references a Republican plan amid a government only one third Republican.
Representative Wheeler introduces a bill to readjust pay for fourth class postmasters. It ties quarterly pay to mails opened and closed, starting at 10 dollars for one mail and rising by 2.50 per extra mail until a 250 dollar cap, arguing current pay is unfair and hampers efficiency. It cites urban postal fairness and urges adequate compensation to those handling mail, with broader calls for systematic rural mail service improvements. It also critiques failed local telephone rate schemes in Scranton and notes Norwalk Ohio experiences with competition driving down rates, predicting eventual rate reductions.
The World argues Cleveland Telephone Co could earn dividends on its capital even with reduced rates and might exceed six percent if the annual price per phone drops to ten dollars. The piece notes a general pricing downward trend across industries, except telephony, and urges readers to support the carrier day offering The Tribune Annual and Political Handbook for 1996.
The piece argues that Britain is building a chain of fortified stations from Halifax to Vancouver, with Bermuda Jamaica Belize and Santa Lucia among key points. It warns these Atlantic and Caribbean positions threaten U.S. coasts and suggests Washington must respond to Britain's naval and rail links and potential Pacific bases.
Washington gossip reports a surge of Pennsylvania delegates seeking Support for their candidates at the Republican national convention. Senator Quay meets visiting delegations from Luzerne County and others, hearing claims from numerous contenders while offering no firm pledges.
In Scranton gossip and political wagers, Joe Lewis bets on Colonel Ripple for mayor and Uncle Joe as a national delegate. Officials plan to issue bonds totaling about 100 000 to 200 000 000 dollars through Belmont Morgan channels to fund government operations into the Cleveland era.
A Chicago Times Herald editorial urges restraint and peaceful diplomacy to avoid war with England, stressing prudence, Christian civilization, and avoiding prejudice. It contrasts self defense with international law, condemns reckless rhetoric, and calls for a balance of power and honor.
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