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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1894
Page
4
The piece laments looming election duties and urges voters to back Grow with civic effort. It notes protests over bridge costs, underground wiring, and park funding, while urging unity behind protectionist principles amid tariff debates and political maneuvering.
The discussion centers on tax levels and municipal debt for public improvements in Scranton. A recent comparison claims Scranton has the lowest tax rate among Pennsylvania cities, prompting calls to avoid new indebtedness while stressing Scranton as a prosperous, attractive center.
Washington dispatches claim the Wilson bill lowers taxes instead of raising them and expands bond periods for whiskey delaying taxes by years. Critics say the shift could drain hundreds of millions annually and widen deficits, urging voters to back Galusia A Ciraw in the upcoming election.
The piece criticizes the Philadelphia Record for defending coal duties and mocks its stance on miners in Pennsylvania, Canada and Whitney syndicate influenced markets. It notes imagined Pacific coast relief from duty and ridicules the editorials as they imagine economic effects.
A local column rails at congressional tariff talk as harming American coal and freight interests. It argues eastern producers and carriers fear protectionist limits will flood markets with Nova Scotia coal and threaten Western coast livelihoods, urging action to defend domestic coal and rail traffic.
Scranton observers forecast a hard fight for the Republican nomination with Abram Nesbitt and Art Hite as rival candidates. Major Brown and Colonel Price clash over arbitration, while national issues test party loyalty and turnout in the looming election.
Readable bits point to divisions within the Democratic Party as members argue over internal alignments. The text hints at elections in New York and calls for clearer pronouncements amid party rifts.
Scranton police seek help locating a Langley district toy believed taken from a residence. Officials emphasize urgency and request witnesses to come forward with information by end of week.
A fragmented, reflective passage laments failed searches and urges public support. It praises Scranton for setting an example and calling the public to assist those in need amid uncertain clues and a collective sense of improvised compassion.
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