Political clash over reapportionment and Quay influence
An editorial critiques Senator Quay's interference in Pennsylvania reapportionment efforts led by Governor Hastings. It questions Republican voters in the First district about supporting Quay through Willard delegates, cites Governor Wood's interview in the Honesdale Independent, and urges adherence to constitutional principles over partisan power. It notes Paced by Pattison era conventions and calls for fair play and statewide interests.
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Hastings
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Lackawanna County
State House of Representatives
First District
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Willard
Hyde Moe
Banco
Honesdale
W. W. Wood
Wayne County Republican Committee
Wood
Independent
Repubican
Pennsylvania
United States
Pattison
Ardheim
House
Enale
City of Philadelphia
Governor’s Kindness Masks Firm Resolve in Power Struggle
The governor shows courtesy to opponents while signaling a firm, public duty to let the chips fall where they may. The piece argues no personal malice in the stance, urging wise handling of the Quay challenge to avoid harsh party splits. It notes the Scranton Traction line on Franklin Avenue near Spruce has been disconnected, raising questions of franchise forfeiture and remedies.
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Wood
Quay
Scranton Traction Company
Franken Avenue
Spruce
Pennsylvania Delegates Stir Republican Battle
An editorial in The Drych discusses the Pennsylvania political fight over party leadership in 1896. It flags Senator Quay’s push to control the state committee and nominate his ally for president, while contrasting Cameron and Judge Willard as competing factions within the party. The piece frames the struggle as a bid for national influence.
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Drych
United States
Pennsylvania
Hastings
Quay
Cameron
Judge Willard
Trolley Car Aisle Palace Cars Light Up Philadelphia
A Philadelphia letter describes the Hestonville Mantua and Fairmount Passenger Railway Company building aisle palace trolley cars with folding seats central aisles bronze grill frames and cushion rattan backs. The editor notes their beauty and summer night appeal while contrasting with Scranton Traction Nay Aug line cars and questions Cameron's courage in removing his coat to assist a partner.
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Cleveland
Robert P. Porter
Philadelphia
Hestonville Mantua and Fairmount Passenger Railway Company
United States
Pullman
William Penn
Philadelphia Palace
Scranton Traction Company
Scranton Traction Fenders Visible Public Demand Action
Weeks after a public notice the Scranton Traction company still faces public pressure over safety fenders for its trolley cars. Residents urge officials to be frank and resolve the issue without further delays or evasion, warning patience may run out. Hastings and Quay figures are mentioned regarding compromise on remaining terms.
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Scranton Traction Company
Burkes Call to Stop Scranton Landlord Neglect
Officer Burke urges action against landlord neglect in Scranton seen as health risk. He argues repairs are skipped to save pennies, and proposes a clear remedy to halt the nuisance and protect renters.
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Burke
Scranton
Board of Health
Reading railroad dispute stirs Pennsylvania politics
The piece criticizes Reading railroad receivers demanding 21 percent of coal tonnage, argues against partisan influence in the state convention, and urges support for Judge Willard in Lackawanna county. It notes fair-play concerns and calls for ending Quay's influence to stop political machinations.
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Reading Railroad
Haive
McLeod
Reading Company
Reading
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Comment of the Press on Quay Chairmanship Power
Democratic Philadelphia Times rails at Senator Quay's expected chairmanship of the Public Buildings Committee describing autocratic power and political bargaining. Harrisburg Letter notes broad Republican interest and party unity concerns. Philadelphia Press argues the governor stands by apportionments and party integrity amid factional fights. Wilkes-Barre Record cites Lackawanna county as key Hastings signal and statewide cue. Philadelphia Telegraph reports statewide tide favoring the Republican administration and primary results influence.
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Philadelphia Times
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Washington
Senate
Quay
Republican Party
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Wilkes-Barre
Lackawanna County
Hastings
Lackawanna
Philadelphia Telegraph
Tou
Quy
Quay Hastings Fight Dominates State Political Debate
The Pennsylvania party rift centers on Quay and Hastings with critics accusing Cameron and Quay of being distant from voters. Editors from multiple papers debate leadership, delegation control, and the need for a responsive party chair amid ongoing internal strife.
First Legislative District Republican Convention Notice
The Republicans of the First legislative district meet at Menra hall Scranton Pa on Friday July 19 1895 at 3 pm to elect two delegates to the Republican state convention in Harrisburg August 28 1895. Delegates vote July 15 1895 between 4 and 7 pm at regular polling places. District representation by ward listed. vigilance committees warned to govern themselves. W A Paine chairman John H Reynolds secretary.
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Scranton
Harrisburg
Firat
Fighteenth
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