Scranton’s Growth Prospect and Opposition to Compulsory Education
The notice extols Scranton as a thriving city with elevation above tide and strong economic indicators including 1804 estimated population and 12,000 school children. It claims cheaper electric power than Niagara and urges new industries, while noting opposition to compulsory education law from the Tribune and local reformers.
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Open Discussion on Death Penalty in Pennsylvania
A call for public debate on capital punishment faces hostile press reaction as Senator Vaughan pushes for legislative consideration. The text argues open discussion may help and notes proposed six circuit courts of appeal to relieve overcrowded the supreme court, detailing district composition and appeal limits.
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Civil procedure reform and court access opinions
The article discusses broad civil and criminal action categories, appeals to the state supreme court, and safeguards for defendants in Pennsylvania. It notes the aim to relieve overloaded circuits, reduce frivolous cases, and enable experimental enactment while stressing bipartisan support and public improvement at the source.
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Public opinion notes cloud over Martin Quay reconciliation
The piece argues public opinion would hinder any rapprochement between Benator Quay and David Martin amid allegations he secretly received over 12000 dollars annually from the Pennsylvania Railroad as a lobbyist. It calls for Martin’s acquittal by voters before resuming party leadership and endorses Charles S. Seamans for common council in the Thirteenth ward.
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Disobedience in Journalism and Quay’s Philadelphia Pick
A Chicago Herald excerpt from January 1 highlights Charlie A. Dann’s rule to write on known topics. It denounces Pennsylvanian politics under Senator Matt S. Quay, accusing him of dictating Philadelphia mayoral nominations and backing a suspect candidate named Penrone amid Republican machine influence.
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Pennsylvania election debate over Quay and Penrose records
The letter disputes Herald claims about a 176 000 Republican majority in Pennsylvania and refutes allegations about Senator Quay and Penrose. It lauds Governor Pattison while criticizing Populist influence in Kansas shifting Republicans back to power.
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Reed Opposes Capital Punishment in Maine Debate
The Maine legislature hears Thoms B. Reed denounce capital punishment as inefficient and unjust. He argues punishment should deter evil via certainty, not severity, and warns juries and judges may misapply death penalties. He urges mercy and cautions against public endorsement of state-sanctioned killing.
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Political Upheaval Linked to Federal Figures
Reading from Milwaukee dispatches the Porter-Martin revolt in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania threatens major shifts. The upheaval is said to end the political careers of two U.S. senators, including one with presidential ambitions, and to implicate Don Cameron.
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Cleveland and Jackson Compared by Henry Watterson
The piece contrasts Grover Cleveland and Andrew Jackson, praising Jackson as a decisive leader while portraying Cleveland as evasive and distrustful. It notes Jackson’s quick, clear representations and Loyal followers, while Cleveland is said to distrust others and risk remaining isolated without allies.
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