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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1896
Page
7
Union presents mayoral candidate E. Ripple and treasurer Daniel Williams. Controller nominee J. Widmayer and assessors Charles Fowler Christ Fickus William Dawson listed. Election Day set for February 18.
Captain Moir writes from Fuller’s hall that disaffection and disruption are to be deprecated and pledges support to the regularly nominated Republican city ticket. He notes pri maries may show partialities yet praises loyal support to the party’s standard bearers. The Andrews committee’s Philadelphia findings raise questions about municipal affairs in Scranton.
The piece denounces official attacks on the currency system by Cleveland era leaders claiming mismanagement of revenues. It warns of harm to public confidence and criticizes Senators and cabinet members for inciting fear, urging restraint and decency in financial discourse.
A wry column discusses McKinley Foraker dynamics, party primaries, and the Venezuelan dispute. It critiques Comptroller Eckels and Rockafeller, praises Lackawanna county sentiment, and notes reactions to Eliot and journalism. It closes with St Joseph’s charity results and Chicago’s presidential nomination perception.
The piece denounces Senator Sewell of New Jersey for opposing the Monroe doctrine and criticizes the Cleveland Olney stance as diluting the doctrine. It argues the nation must protect its foreign prestige and urges modern interpretation over reverence for tradition. The author asserts future policy should adapt to contemporary needs.
A Buffalo News note references Judge Woodward in Lugerne County Pennsylvania and New York while praising the judge. The piece contrasts local pride in the bench with New York respect for his legal ability.
In a dramatic editor exchange, Mr. Gilbhride discusses writing a new blood and thunder circus drama with a menagerie. He weighs material, hints at a common council candidacy, and mentions a serenading by the Rowing Association Glee Club led by Andy Bedford.
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