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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1896
Page
4
The Tribune completed its campaign without making any X ray jokes, highlighting a sober approach to coverage. Readers noted the restraint and focus on events rather than humor. The paper maintained steady reporting across all stages of the campaign.
Prominent observers praise Senator Quay as a strong, unconventional leader and expect a solid factional showing for him in St Louis. The piece also discusses Davis on the Monroe doctrine, Diaz’s Mexico Britain Venezuela overture, and U.S. diplomacy stressing neutrality and unity in the party and hemisphere.
The text discusses Venezuela and British Guiana tensions and notes that backing from the United States is valued by Venezuela and Mexico. It also muses on future state rebalancing and praises Lincoln Day observances, while mentioning Mexican attitudes to bullfights and a hypothetical North Pole discovery.
The editorial reflects on a close Democratic victory in a local race, criticizing prejudice and urging Republicans to awaken to truth. It predicts a future reckoning for deceit and bigotry, while congratulating Democratic beneficiaries and predicting a sober, capable administration despite tainted campaigning.
The article outlines two imagined state carve outs from existing territories. One would form a Delaware Eastern Shore state with Maryland and Virginia portions, totaling about 74,219 people. The other envisions a Superior state carved from Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan, assigning large tracts to Wisconsin and Upper Michigan while reconfiguring land and rivers to define borders.
Renator Palmer recalls a Lincoln story from 18th century Washington and a barber chair confession about political odds. The piece blends reminiscence with 19th century theater lore, citing Gus Remoyer and manager John Greene and a Pittsburgh Times anecdote about delays and pay.
The piece argues that Republican presidential candidates share humble beginnings, listing Governor Martin and Senators Quay Cullom Allion and Speaker Reed, noting their early work and family backgrounds to claim genuine American aristocracy among the candidates.
By Charles Emory Smith the piece extols journalism's force in shaping public opinion and policy. It argues journalism drives public opinion, alters governments, and can avert war through bold, collective action beyond mere diplomacy.
Daily horoscope by Ajaccnsa the Tribune Astrologer for Wednesday February 14 offers playful notes on political mood and civic turnout. The fragment hints at Democratic hopes, Grover Cleveland reminders, and local election sentiment amid a chilly day.
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