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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1894
Page
4
Galusha A Grow of Susquehanna is named as the Republican candidate for Congress in the state ticket. Election day is February 2.
A lively political column mocks Democratic inquiries into district representation and tariff policy. It notes candidates like Hines and Hancock, critiques party tactics, and references election law changes, wage losses, and industrial impacts described with period-voice rhetoric.
The piece laments populist disruption and questions what accelerates political collapse, arguing future leadership will rise amid Tory Liberal tensions. It reflects on Gladstone’s retirement, English party dynamics, and the role of the press, noting journalism’s influence and calling for fair competition and reform in communications and patents.
Captain Delaney states McKinley leads for tomorrow and will likely be the Republican nominee. The speaker urges examining public sentiment across the countryside to gauge support while noting conditions may shift and predictions remain tentative.
A reader argues that the expiration of Ball Telephone patents could reduce telephone costs, asserting that charges are currently higher than in postal, rent, and lighting expenses for businesses in large cities. The piece contends business men should not pay more for telephone privileges than necessary.
Will Sealey, son of the late Lieutenant J. Seley, returns from Montana where wool and sheep farming under Republican policy faced ruin. He cites farm closures, stock reductions from 7000 to 5000, and bankruptcies as Democrats allegedly neglect Montana wool growers. Politicians Crawford and Hands praised for leadership and ventures in street railways and Ithaca electric line linking Cornell University with Cayuga Lake.
The record lists potential Republican nominees in a convention query noting Hare Wiles Harve Netw as leading contenders. It outlines factional support and possible ticket dynamics amid early party discussions.
In the Lackawanoa district a nameless speaker claims Ramon Thivexe will run as a Republican and protectionist. The discourse suggests his name may reach Scragton or Connell in a speculative political context.
The piece urges Mr Quigg to engage Amnis Commingo in debate upon arrival in the national capital and to leave no trace of him except a mangled corpse.
Winter sale at Goldsmith Bazaar features a match-up themed event promising savings on jewelry and curios. Customers compare items in a bustling shop with festive displays and several boutique vendors participating.
The store promotes matching undershirts to drawers and shirts to drawers with half original prices. It advertises merino underwear, odd pieces at odd prices, and a blanket sale with Duquesne Dartmouth and California blankets priced from $2.98 to $6.50, plus additional discounts on slightly soiled stock.
Dress goods include 45 inch imported fine twills at 60 cents and 38 inch novelty drepon effects at 26 cents. Spring novelties are constantly arriving for customers seeking fresh fabrics.
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