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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1894

Page

7

Vote urged in Pennsylvania for Grow as free trade feared

The piece argues Pennsylvanians must turnout for congressman-at-large Grow next Toesday amid a national crisis of unemployment and looming free trade. It cites New York gains for Republicans and warns abstaining harms industry, urging decisive voting to defend protectionist aims and labor justice.

Congress Pennsylvania New York Tunsitler Grow Hancock Jackson Fell Congressmion Republicas Idl Ncan Philadelphia Wien

Free Trade and Protection Principles in American Policy

The text discusses Daniel and Strong’s analysis of free trade versus protection in relation to the American people. It argues that the United States should not imitate European economic faults and must deliver greater economic benefits to workers than Europe’s aristocratic systems offer.

Daniel & Strong Europe Tk Ustrep Starnes Ia Free Trade Daniel B Strong

Park and bridges vote urged to curb hostile pull-backs

A public meeting criticized government by majority as a delusion and urged voters to support a park and bridges measure. The group called for swift outdoor relief action and warned against dependence on European ideas, stressing American home values and working people’s protection.

Scranton Bridge and Park Referendum Urges Voters Support

The piece urges Scranton residents to back two bridge projects and a park, arguing benefits to city growth and reduced grade crossings. It denounces opposition as ineffective and touts increased prosperity through continued development, calling for broad civic unity and active participation at the polls Tuesday.

Scranton

Senate Rejects Wheeler Peckham Nomination Amid Debate

The senate with an adverse majority rejected Wheeler Peckham, arguing rejection was necessary to preserve dignity and fairness. Public sympathy leans to David B. Hill, while support for the supreme court remains strong. The piece criticizes the nominee battle as partisan and calls for a candidate of proven fitness who can unite the senate without compromising standards.

Senate Tine Wheeler HH Packham David B. Hill Atonthia Anpremea Hona Dragzail Dinker Peckham Cleveland Administration

Fraternal Orders Build Luxurious Club Rooms in Pennsylvania

Local Elks lodges in three Pennsylvania cities undertake stylish headquarters projects on Franklin Avenue and in Wilkes-Barre and Williamsport. The new club homes promise elegance and comfort, signaling a liberalizing trend in fraternal and benevolent organizations.

Pennsylvania The Elks Franklin Avenue Elks of Wilkes-Barre Williamsport

Social progress through improving community organizations

The article notes growing social life in Wilkes-Harro with groups like the Concordia organization weighing leasing rooms for a social headquarters. It highlights semi religious societies forming auxiliaries of Protestant and Catholic churches and calls for progressive municipal governance with capable leadership and honest trade policies.

Concordia Wilkes-Harro Epworth League King's Daughtera

Municipal election guidance and party alignment urged

The piece urges voters to consider personal qualifications for city council and board of control, praising the Republican administration in Scranton and suggesting support for Republican candidates. It contrasts with Democratic tariffs and criticizes the Philadelphia Record depiction, warning against misrepresentations and urging prudent judgment.

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Transcontinental rail and canal debates on American expansion

A lengthy discussion argues against a costly canal or railway and highlights the imagination vs. feasibility of a transisthmian route. It notes opposition to spending 200 million, cites potential future transport revolutions, and mentions stronger US ties with Central and South American republics as a driver for closer commercial relations and treaties. It also touches on the idea of a Brotherhood of western democracies and the impact of trade protection.

Nicaragua Canal Theas Beliale Central South America

Misheard Lines From A Prom Night Tale

Fragmentary OCR notes recount a New York prom titled Matin and a father’s return home. A boy mishears a pastor’s words and exclaims in a muddled street dialect about what he heard, revealing playful confusion and ethnic speech.

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Brabapes Aed Mer Toenrine Votan Nan

Fragmentary OCR item mentions Brabapes and Votan in a cryptic, unnamed context. No clear event, date, or organization readable. Summary presents the available names as the core entities.

Pan American railway plan deemed feasible but costly

William F. Shook of Morrisburg, part of the survey party for an international railway through Mexico and Central and South America, says the Pan American system of rail intercommunication is perfectly feasible yet expensive. He estimates the roadbed and bridges would cost twenty million dollars, not including track or other components.

William F. Shook Morrisburg Mexico Central and South American

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