Cartoon Critique and Political Sniping Roils Scranton
A scrambled critique of newspaper cartoons and political figures recounts tensions between papers like the New York Herald and Tribune. It weighs Wilson bill implications, editorials, and public appetite for illustrations, plus notes on the Scranton Index and other local items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald of Tribune
Hernia
Tribune
Grover
Druwmer Creshun
Eigoruuy
Scranton
Scranton Real Estate Ads Show Steady City Growth
The article notes Joseph A. Mears plans an eight story steel building at Washington and Sprace, highlighting Scranton realty values holding firm in hard times. It praises metropolitan office buildings once deemed impractical and calls for removing eyesores to match modern architecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Mears
Washington and
Sprace
Scranton
Senator Herring Named Internal Revenue Collector for 12th District
State Senator Grant Herring of Bloomsburg has been appointed to succeed T. F. P. Penman as collector of internal revenue for the Twelfth Pennsylvania district. The nomination signals strong Harrity influence at the White House and follows endorsements from Governor Pattison. Scranton likely retains headquarters with future deputy collectors to suit distant communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Herring
Bloomsburg
T. F P. Penman
Pennsylvania
Faotora
Pattison
White House
Vandling
Herring
Cleveland
the Treasury
Wilson
Hines
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
The Nicaragua Canal Problem and U S Supremacy
The article argues for a direct American approach to opening and controlling a Nicaragua canal. It urges prompt congressional action to secure speedy construction and U S supremacy, warns against government credit for private speculation, and cites past warnings from Union Pacific and De Lesseps style ventures. Senator Frye is noted for stating the government could build the canal for seventy five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua Canal
Nicaraugua
United States
Morgan
Alabama
Union Pacific Railroad
France
Audi Cone
Frye
Nicaraguan canal costs and British posture in 19th century view
The article weighs the cost of a Nicaragua Canal with bonds at four percent and company borrowing above six percent. It notes England’s strategic restraint and its stake in avoiding conflict, reflecting on Hawaiian annexation and Cleveland campaign fund contributors amid industrial priorities and U S foreign policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
England
Hogland
Wrewera
Cleveland
Willis Impudent Demand Sparks Hawaii Policy Debate
The Philadelphia Times criticizes the administration for meddling in Hawaiian affairs. It argues the US should stop intervention, refrain from supporting Provisional Government of Hawaii, and withdraw to avoid further hostility and humiliation. It calls for non intervention and ending involvement after failed diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navai
Aliister Willis
Liligokalani
Dole
Philadelhia Times
Willis
Hawaii
War policy clash clouds Cleveland administration
The text accuses President Cleveland of ordering an act of war through Minister Willie and condemns the administration for misdirection and breach of faith. It questions congressional tolerance of the action while fearing damage to the U S. reputation and national independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Cleveland
Constitution
Congress
Wallington
Willa
Political maneuvers and nominations loom in state races
The Philadelphia Times hints at Havenari Alutehier's rejection by Harrisburg and Washington over a West Point cadetship. It notes A. B. Parqahar's retirement from Democratic lists, Prothonotary Weatbrook’s eleventh term, Hastings as likely GOP governor nominee, and various local candidacies and anticipated shifts in the judiciary and senatorial districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Howari Alutehier
Olive Hanch
State Administration
Young Wilbur
West Point
Harrisburg
Washington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scranton Tribune
F. E. Wood
Bchran- Vo
Tae Thipune Possting Company
Tarauxg Brinbino
Frank
Gray
Maracza
THE
Galusha A. GhrOw
Burquahansa
Lavesy
New York Sun
Hoke Smith
Meiers
Groverson Leweinschan
Mrs. Lease
Woevenros
Irow Trade Review
Philadelphia Record
Grow
Crisp
Boutelle
Reed
MeRi
Bank Depositoraim Luzerne
Rockafel Jon
Tts
Scranton Index
James J. Judge
Providence Register
Tunstall
Hope
Louisiana
Mitchel
Bar of
Lebanon County
John B. McPharnon
Lebanon Report
Lebanon
Sca
Senator Herring
Philatelphia Prear
Rep
Pacific
Honolulu
Philadelpha Revord
Deii
Anxiova
Haltiwave
Almerina, Rep
A. B. Parqahar
Charley R. Bvekalow
Weatbrook
Pika County
Ree Ees Ntate
General Hastings
China
Magee
George Handy Smith
Philadelphia
Walter Son
EB. B. Hardenburgh
Honesvile
Wayne
Northampton County
Judge Reader
Mercer County
Fovernor McKinley
Bent Pittsbury
Hood
Conrad
Lackawanna Avenue
N. A. Hulbert
City Music Store
Bteinway & Son
Decker Brothers
Mranich & Back
Btultz & Bauer
ETO
BTU
Crane
Capes
Coney Capes
Astrakhan Capes
Aig
Astrathan
Amedeo
Brown
Dlarton Capes
Astrakhan
Ile Sea
Petric Real
Jlank Books
Wirt, Waterman and Franklin Fountain Pens
Crawford
Peng
Buck
Lackawanna Ave
Goldsmith
G.B
Mammoth
Mercereau & Connell
Bradford
Columbia
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Montour
Pike, Sullivan
Susquehanna
Wyoming Counties
State of
Bittenbender & Co
Luther Keller
LIM
West Lackawanna Ave
King's Windsor Cement
Quarries and Works
Portland, Pa
the Dickson Manufacturing CO
Scranton and
E, Suranton, PA
the Stowers Packing CO
Scranton, PA
Weston Mill CO
William Sissenberger
Opposite Baptist Church
Penn Avenue
J. D. Williams & Bro
Lacka. Ave
Frank P. Brown & Co
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