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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1894
Page
4
The article laments F W Rockafellow's imprisonment while praising judicial integrity. It argues mercy toward the condemned but affirms accountability, noting the lasting impact of his alleged fraud and the law’s vindication. it also notes Scranton real estate values rising despite political trends.
The Inter national Religious Liberty association reports W B Capps was fined ten dollars and costs by Weakly county circuit court on June 27 1898 for laboring on Sundays. The Tennessee supreme court affirmed May 24 16MM. Capps defends his work on Sundays as a religious right and faces hardship as a wife and four children rely on him.
A Scranton editorial argues the Sunday rest laws rest on civil grounds, not dogma, and celebrates inclusive charity. It praises Jewish and Gentile coexistence in the city, condemns oppression in other lands, and urges continued progress toward religious tolerance and civic harmony.
Candidate Charles Landis and Judge William Johnston, nominated by bolters, both declined bids to avoid factional feuds. Johnston urges Republicans to unite and back a standard bearer for November. Landis supports conciliation to protect industrial interests and restore Republican credibility nationally.
The piece argues a party should pause to realign for higher aims than personal gain. It notes Mr. Pratt of New York sees police and prayers as connected to social reform. It mentions a Ross assassination pardon movement facing a veto by the people. It also references Cheve LaNap and tariff knowledge and the postponement of Platt’s dethronement in New York.
A Buffalo Express Lily Dale correspondent recalls Mrs. Varrie B. Twing a noted psycho metrist and clairvoyant while recounting visions of a client and a dog poisoning myth. The piece also profiles Captain Kingsley a famed Civil War era officer and an Apache campaign hold with Medal of Honor defenses. It surveys spiritualist children at Lily Dale and includes moral fables about a French doll and village tales shaped by superstition.
A frowning soldier in torn regimentals woos a French doll by a window while the girl calls for Mama. The mother, a five year old lady, protects her child and the couple marry. The narrator recalls a baby voice saying Mama while referencing editor John E. Darrel as a strong congress candidate.
A county convention is set for Tuesday September 4 at 1 pm in the Scranton courthouse to nominate candidates for state and local offices including sheriff treasurer clerk of courts and district attorney. Vigilance committees will hold delegate elections on Saturday September 1 between 4 and 7 pm with two delegates per district and two candidates for vigilance committees. Representation is based on the last fall vote for Pell for judge of the supreme court with districts listed as eligible.
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