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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1895
Page
4
The misshapen text touts Elevation above the tide and denotes a northeastern Pennsylvania city with 194 100000 population, 20594 voters, $200000 school property value, and 12000 students. It urges readers to vote today for W S Millar for alderman in the Eighth Ward as a wise choice.
The editorial urges Scranton voters in wards one, two, eight and fifteen to select just, level headed aldermen and honest district election officials. It warns against party loyalty alone and stresses careful voting for local governance and lawful conduct, citing Judge Handley’s legacy and the Winchester bequest.
Governor Hastings recommends unifying Crown Film and other road measures into a single bill with an appropriation around $500000. He notes the legislature is unlikely to commit $5 million to road building this session, given its tendency to exceed reasonable money units.
The article argues for commencing highway improvements with $500,000, noting political and fiscal hurdles. It highlights farmer resistance to higher taxes for road funding, prefers Hastings compromise, and predicts eventual adoption of Gould road plans despite current opposition. It warns of political shifts if Pattison falters.
The city nears its mayoral vote amid nightly public meetings and speeches by state leaders and congressmen. Analysts estimate Warwick's lead around two thousand, while Pattison's Independent support wanes amid Republican concerns over Harrity's nomination.
A political voice mocks Harrity and Harrity opponents while praising the state department of agriculture activity in Harrisburg and predicting spring political jitters. It notes summer resort boosters and a push for election board reform with wary humor about candidates and party lines.
Philadelphia readers see a heated debate over forestry legislation aimed at protecting woodlands and preventing fires. A proposed forestry commission would educate the public and regulate burning while forestry wardens patrol to suppress brush fires. farmers oppose onerous limits but lawmakers stress timber protection and woodland preservation.
A historical reflection on the founders dream of a republic where educated leaders make public laws. It argues that as the country grew ignorance and greed rose, corporations gained power, and attorneys from firms often outcompete ordinary citizens for legislative influence.
The passage argues that public rulers reflect voters and that republican government fails without educated leadership. It calls for widespread social science education and college- trained convictions to ensure citizens can discern right from wrong and seek truth, asserting most wrong-doing stems from believed falsehoods or moral relativism.
In an interview, Edward Lauterbach of the New York World argues citizens must devote time and energy to the political party of their beliefs and participate to obtain good government. The piece comments on civil service reform and reflects views about Mugwumps and political appointments, citing various editorials and opinions from The New York Sun and Buffalo News.
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