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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1895
Page
4
In YoRe Orrisn: TRisoNe building Frank Oray, manager entered at the Scranton PA post office as second class mail matter.
City booster piece extols a Northeast Pennsylvania metropolis claiming elevation above tide at 740 feet and a 1894 population around 103000 with 20009 registered voters. It touts cheap power, strong school assets with 12000 children, and large bank deposits while praising ward leaders and upcoming council candidates.
The city shows renewed vigor in ward caucuses signaling rising citizen participation beyond party primaries. Writers argue that engaged reputable elements can curb corrupt politics, urging action to extend civic duty and support tax measures for responsible governance.
The past fortnight saw four currency plans. Senator Jones of Arkansas proposes 510 million dollars in 24 percent thirty year bonds to fund expenses and redeem notes. Bank notes taxed lightly and silver certificates replace older paper. Treasury to coin silver from American mines and return dollars after seigniorage. A second plan by ex Governor Folez of Iowa limits coin tender, issues dollar certificates, and adopts a gold to silver ratio around 25 to 1 with five ten and twenty dollar coins. President Frame of Waukesha National Bank favors refunding bonds into long term 3 percent bonds.
A long list of proposed measures would tax circulation differently, issue bonds to back national bank notes, retire legal tender, and set new reserve rules. The Hackett plan advocates 1B in 2 per cent bonds to back notes, tighter bank reserves, and federal redemption. The piece notes potential silver controversy and references Japanese theater trends.
The Tribune invites readers to freely express views on whether capital punishment should be abolished. It emphasizes the grave duty of law and the need for patient inquiry before a final judgment, while noting abolitionists bear the burden of proof regarding crime trends.
The meeting of Scranton women in the YWCA rooms advocates organized relief and the purchase of Associated Charities membership tickets offering “tramp tickets” to aid itinerant solicitors while limiting abuse. The column endorses private benevolence to fund manual training in Scranton and criticizes indiscriminate taxation.
Morrisburg correspondence reports a favorable senate committee verdict on a bill for a new trial or appeal. Pennsylvania permits appeals to the supreme court for legal questions after trial, though new trials may be discretionary. States like Indiana and California allow appeals after new trials, with benefits for plaintiffs and justice administration. A second item discusses sectarian garb in public schools, urging balanced legislation, plus editorials on compulsory education and ballot access improvements. A note from Wilkes-Barre News-Cleaner covers a bill to create Quay County from Luzerne and Schuylkill counties.
The Carbondale Herald notes despite no organized opposition, the senate passage of the education bill seems likely as county lines shift in Whites-Barre. It argues a compulsory education measure is needed and supported by enlightened classes.
General Hastings orders dropping the title His Excellency and the house education committee plans to report both Farr and Seyfert compulsory education bills while the house retains choice. Rumors say agricultural members consider forming a country combine like John Cessna created in a prior legislature. George McDonald, Delaware and Hudson agent, seeks deputy factory inspector post with Powderly endorsement. General Teeder moves cautiously on state department appointments. Harrisburg correspondents form a legislative group led by Harry Hall with new accommodations from Speaker Walton. Walton defends Staples appointment as personal, not partisan. Gobin’s banking department bill amended to exclude domestic associations, while foreign limitations remain. Auditor Gregg backs a real estate broker tax relief bill to shift taxes. The house railroads committee considers penalties for trespass on yards, with fines and possible jail time, excluding public and private crossings. Scranton’s Betanton training school closed, prompting calls to cut school burdens as inheritance of the poor and middle classes strains common schools.
The agent of the Board of Associated Charities of Scranton reports to The Tribune that destitution and want are abnormally provident in Scranton. This is a very discouraging season to be in want, but the poor people of Scranton are hoped to benefit from the charitable appeal soon.
Rumors spread that a local laundry operates with outstanding skill. Residents are urged to share the word discreetly, telling only trusted friends and neighbors to keep the secret quiet.
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