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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1896
Page
4
It states it is in order for Thomas Dolan to refine legitimate campaign expenditures. The notice appears in the Scranton Tribune Daily and Weekly published in Scranton Pennsylvania under The Tribune Publishing Company.
A Madrid dispatch argues Spain could pacify eastern Cuba quickly but would need longer elsewhere, unless the United States signals a settlement with Spain. The piece contends US recognition of Cuban independence would swiftly end Spanish rule, while questioning the impact if the US appeared to side with Spain. It cites public opinion, republican ideals, and domestic figures like Tom Platt as influencing factors.
Judges at the Philadelphia convention discussed uniform court rules and college level legal education standards. Antagonism among jurists threatens uniform reforms though the effort is expected to continue and possibly succeed. Georgia enacts a tough anti trust law to curb restraints on competition.
The Ledger urges clear-eyed commentary on the current Wannamak movement and vows to present truthful context amid rapid public discourse. The piece stresses accuracy and responsible reporting as events unfold.
The arrest in Harrisburg of E. A. Van Valkenburg, Wanamaker campaign disburser, signals a broader inquiry into the state political combine. The piece promises a systematic exposure of alleged purchasing of public office, claiming the case will expose the conspiracy fully. A Detroit woman sues over soot damage but is dismissed for failing to name specific engines.
An editorial argues Governor Hastings can now free himself from factional entanglements and boldly defend reform pledges and veto schemes. It says past misperceptions are clearing, endorses his public minded stance, and urges a decisive, impartial front to steer the next six months toward justice and upright governance.
The note predicts Illinois Governor John R. Tanner to succeed McKinley as president, with Michigan Governor Pingree and New York Governor Frank Black showing early signs of a presidential boom. The writer calls these calculations premature but intriguing.
The statement rejects personal quarrels while detailing a three month organized defamation drive against Penrose, implicating Wanamaker’s allies in attempts to influence tax policy. It accuses a corporation faction of seeking state funds control and criticizes the political machine backing public campaigns against reform.
The piece argues that the Andrews Lexow committee overstepped its mandate by spending about $50,000 and seeks reimbursement from state funds. It urges the next legislature to block such payments, noting the inquiry was not a public enterprise and those who supported it should bear the cost.
The piece defends Senator Cameron from stock speculation and profit charges tied to Cuba resolution testimony. It notes he broke with his party on silver, faced censure, and yet retained courage of his convictions. It argues history will view his public career with leniency and fairness.
In The Next Century New York Letter argues the twentieth century begins Jan 1, A D 1900, not 1901, based on chronology and Dionysius Exiguus. It notes the era starts four years earlier due to dating errors and Herod’s death timing, and critiques reliance on archaic year reckoning.
The article argues a 4 year error in dating Christ birth and Herod death, detailing lunar eclipse evidence in B C 4 and proposing a Dec 25 B C 5 birth. It notes shifting years would rewrite history including American discovery and colonial events, concluding the error is not easily fixed.
The piece argues Governor Hastings faces a pivotal chance as faction politics waver. Hastings could act independently, push reform, and exercise veto power to shape policy, defining whether his administration is judged a failure or famed for achievements in the upcoming session.
The Tribune astrologer delivers a whimsical forecast with a 1.48 a.m. astrolabe reading for Thursday Dev, noting a child’s hustle for fun in daylight saving time, and quips comparing small business setbacks to profitable efforts. It ends with playful Good-bye lines and reflections on shifting weather.
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