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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1896
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune Belly and Weekly announces a Saturday edition with news, fiction, and editorial items. It promotes yearly advance subscriptions and highlights its managers and staff across several departments.
A city political row accuses Joseph A. Scranton and John H. Fellows of plotting to disrupt the Republican convention to gain control. The piece names Captain Moir Davies and Westprahl as potential leaders kept from the scheme, arguing loyal Republicans will resist their plan and defend party unity.
The text argues that any alternate ticket cannot beat the regular Republican ticket at Monte Hall and that if abuses exist in Philadelphia Republicans should fix them without Democratic help. It also claims Democratic reform aims in the city are self interested.
A Chicago mass meeting urged international action to spare Armenians in Asia Minor, calling for safe passage to the coast and U S or other aid. Prominent speakers denounced European apathy and urged America to act as mediator and protector of civilians.
Rev. W. Hudson Shaw of Scranton praises the Monroe doctrine and calls for broad arbitration between England and America. He notes English public opinion favors peace and argues a permanent arbitration court could end future disputes, contrasting London Times editorial shifts with Salisbury’s stance.
A fragmented view of Republicans in Scranton and Pennsylvania outlines factional clashes over party leadership, upcoming postmaster appointments, and national ticket dynamics. It notes Reed, McKinley, and Allison as contenders and hints at broader party strength in New York and New England, with legislative divisions in Kentucky and evolving postmaster politics.
Figures show four principal issues totaling 272.0.0 million with total obligations at 3497.08.00. Present U.S. debt stands at 717.0%.00. Aggregate debt including notes and certificates reaches 100,017.10. A cash offset of 754 reduces the burden, with an annual charge near 0.000,000 on interest bearing debt.
The Trb une, which defeated Beranton Ucket by a wide margin before the primaries, signals generosity in victory. It praises the personal worth of the defeated candidates and assigns fault to political associations rather than to the individuals.
The Scranton Tribune presents a handsome illustrated Political Hand Book and Annual full of useful political information. It is recommended as essential reading for every household in Scranton.
A lone political figure in Wilkes-larre battles party factions amid tensions. The text hints at shifts toward Tito-like leadership and the risk of being branded a traitor by the party if he aligns with rivals.
In Carbondale Herald the contest pits Colonel Ripple Communis Personal Respect against Jon Fellows as Stratton voters show clear preference. The piece also praises N W Ayer & Son calendar promotion and notes rising demand and wide delivery availability at a nominal cost.
The Scranton Truth endorses Colonel Ripple as the Republican mayoral nominee despite a splinter group backing Captain Moir. It notes Moir’s independent prospects collapse and predicts a contest ultimately between Ripple and Scranton’s Democratic nominee, praising Ripple’s past tenure and broad support.
The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin outlines the Treasury's fourth loan under Secretary Carlisle. It reviews three prior issues: a $50 million, 4 percent ten‑year bond sale at 117.223. a $60 million, 4 percent sale at 102.07. and a $27.64 million, 4 percent thirty‑year issue at 101.4. Interest totals over the terms reach about $29 million.
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