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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1896
Page
4
The Tribune urges prompt generosity from Scranton residents to fund a new fireproof Home for the Friendless after a dangerous fire at the Adams Avenue facility. It appeals to all citizens beyond sectarian lines and warns that delay could endanger lives. It condemns political attacks on donors and ties city pride to the project.
Washington correspondent William K. Curtis argues the Cuban leaders hold US or foreign citizenships, complicating bel ligerent rights. He lists Hattencourt Portuondo Estrada Palma Quesada Roloff Gomez Maceo and notes possible legal barriers to recognition while suggesting unofficial sympathy could help if they comply with international law.
The piece argues that selecting officers who are not U.S. citizens reflects overwhelming public sentiment for recognition. It cites oppressed peoples seeking refuge and parallels with the American revolution, urging humane action over rigid formalities while noting words alone cannot pay workers.
The Scranton Republican urges unity against factional feuding as the city faces a presidential year. It argues for supporting the regularly nominated municipal ticket and questions calls for dissension, while defending legitimate primary outcomes and condemning alleged fraud. It also notes Washington board of trade support for a national exposition in 1900 and touches on Cuba, Cuba policy, and Monroe Doctrine signals.
The text notes a surge in communicants reaching 2,500,000, up from 16,044, indicating a stronger religious spirit. It also cautions that room for growth remains ample as the movement expands beyond demographic trends.
A Virginia Republican ticket favorite is General James A Walker a former Confederate commander of the Stonewall Brigade now allied with Republicans. His poplar appeal and ex Confederate base boost his governor bid prospects amid national GOP maneuvering around Reed McKinley and Quay.
Pittston Gazette notes 8000 non English speaking immigrants in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Many Italians Poles and Huns form enclaves and resist language and civic education. Experts say assimilation benefits both the community and the newcomers and call for greater attention to methods for turning newcomers into educated American citizens.
The piece praises efforts by althertalian miswon to reach foreign residents through language aware outreach. It notes church membership growth, the need for private schools as public schools struggle to reach children who work, and the limited funding for Rev. Dr. Login’s mission. Recent Scranton speeches highlight education among foreigners, including nine Slovaks taught to sing and pray in English in six weeks.
The Buffalo News portrays Senator Quay as an intellectual figure beyond his aggressive political image. It notes his literary interests Danish Norse myth Egyptology Kipling and a personal library while contrasting his temperance during his battle with Magee Martin.
Daily forecast notes a child’s doubt about Mr Scranton’s Republican ties and Guernsey’s hesitation following yesterday’s nomination. It cautions against joining reform movements with dangerous symbolism and warns against aiding a politician with bad loyalties.
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