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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1894
Page
4
The piece critiques wage debates and tariff policy, urging voters to back Grow as a path to prosperity. It disputes claims about starvation wages and criticizes corporate interests and medical ethics, warning against partisan manipulation ahead of next Tuesday’s election.
The piece rails at Democrats for condemning actions they pursue through policy, praising Mr Grow’s war-time role and tradition while contrasting with opponents. It attributes campaign fervor to a push for free trade and to a coalition of Northern figures, framing the race as a clash of legacy and policy with Hoke Smith and others cited as supporting figures.
The estimates committee urges adding ten police officers to Scranton to strengthen patrols amid burglaries and rising crime. A separate review condemns Wheeler Peckham for the U S Supreme Court seat, arguing his nomination would degrade the court and reflect patronage over merit.
The article advocates swift removal of dangerous overhead electrical wires in Scranton, arguing reform is needed to end the perilous network. It calls for impartial action, with nine tenths approving removal and the tenth soon accepting it, insisting electrical companies yield to public interest over selfish gain.
The Scranton district Republicans unanimously nominated Major Everatt Wuorren’s absence as a reason to select a bold slate for the next state convention. The group aims to back Will Warren for the Second District, praising Scranton and Lackawanna County leaders while signaling a campaign driven by enthusiasm. The piece contrasts this with criticism of postal service oversight under Bissell and Wanamaker, noting concerns about efficiency.
A mishmash of snippets, poems, and letters from a newspaper page. It includes humorous lines about spring, voting, and random vignettes, plus personal notes and quotes from readers. The text also mentions a crime reference and a drawing credit, with scattered dialog and editorial commentary.
A critical note says the administration has decorative polish on Hawaiian policy but internal timber is rotten. The critique asserts the outer appearance hides deep flaws and ineffective core elements.
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