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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1894
Page
4
The article argues that public school teachers in Scranton are underpaid compared with other professions and cities. It cites wage gaps, employer anecdotes, and calls for wages commensurate with teaching work while praising Harry R. Madison and noting Wellman Arctic exploration coverage forthcoming.
The piece debates compulsory arbitration, labor law, and public sentiment, arguing for lawful restraint and eventual cooperation. It critiques politicians like Senator Hua and Hinn, discusses Grover Cleveland, and notes Indiana politics and a misidentified Indiana candidate. The tone blends editorial critique with political commentary from the era.
The City club of Gotham urges state reform to require compensation to cities for street and public plane franchises. It calls for commissions appointed by the supreme court to set values and limits grants to thirty years with renewal terms. It argues public sentiment must back honest municipal administration.
A Washington Post item describes debates over a proposed silver medal for veterans urged by Gov Curtin of Pennsylvania. Speakers, including Mr. Coombs of New York, lampoon bankers and farmers while pride in service and duty surfaces in anecdotes from Washington Star and Washington Post reports.
The Pittsburgh Times notes President Cleveland’s letter to Chateman Wilson as a striking document. It describes Congress debating and reforming a bill while the executive, likened to a whip crack, directs actions. The piece compares royal intrusion to Victoria’s hypothetical entry and a historic English clash with Parliament.
Quote attributed to Sonanton Tatung on ferocity of a future ball team mocks opponents and expresses hope for a universally unbeatable squad. The passage suggests a boastful sports mindset and desire for a dominant team.
The Nanticoke Sun replies to a Byracuss Post remark claiming Wilkes-Barre is near Scranton. It asserts Wilkes-Barre is a suburb of Nanticoke rather than the other way around.
A public notice from the Republican County committee calls for a county convention on September 4 18M to select candidates for Congress Eleventh district and local offices. Vigilance committees will hold delegate elections on September 1 1804 with ballots. each district to elect two delegates and two vigilance committee members for one year.
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