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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1894
Page
4
Article describes a smokeless powder rifle for American marines, detailing its 2,000 yard range, 30 inch barrel, .256 caliber, nickel steel 185 grain bullet, and 4 grain risilte explosive. Critics caution against glorifying weaponry and urge focus on moral progress and peace.
Amid Debs strike tensions the army faces calls to enlarge the regular force from about 20 000 to 60 000 with emergency enlistments until size is reached Major General Scho field supports the plan and Major General Howard argues for a larger force assigning 1 000 regulars per state He notes the militia in New York and Pennsylvania is capable but stresses many militia members have daily jobs and cannot be repeatedly called away to duty
The author argues the guarding of government buildings shows the fragility of federal forces, noting Chicago's 24 600 mob and questioning the effectiveness of local authorities. It discusses state police ideas under war department control, cites officials like General Howard and mentions opposition to regular troops, then ends with a charity board line about Seratonians and a new hospital.
The piece argues that President Cleveland shows strength on nonpartisan issues but is weak in partisan strategy. It cites the Chicago strike as a moment of resolve and suggests a missed tactic to humiliate Republican influence through a rejected tariff bill. It notes party opinion shifting among New York elites and references a correction from the Wilkes-Barre News-Dealer about a forgery claim related to Monsignor Satolli’s liquor ruling.
The piece argues advertising space is a pure business transaction and should be paid for by candidates as merchants pay for ads. It defends equal access to all parties, criticizing Senator Vilas and noting the President’s disgust with his defense.
Fragmentary notes recount the 1700s French royalist refugees in Asylum Bradford County and the hoped for discovery of Louis Philippe d Orleans diaries detailing the exiles’ travels from Philadelphia to the Genesee country. The piece laments meager annals and cites Rochefoucauld on prior visits and the Old Arndt hotel in Wilkes-Barre as stopovers.
Hyde Fark Courier endorses a West Side hospital and argues its health, convenience, and industrial fare will benefit the Wet Side population. The piece urges support and notes rising interest and divided opinions among locals.
The Withammport Times urges strong backing for a compulsory education bill to be presented to the next state legislature. The editorial argues compulsory education is essential to safeguard the state's peace, prosperity, and influence and calls on every local citizen to support the effort.
A tribute poem praising Senator Vilas and Lug as essential state pillars. The piece extols their tireless thinking, steadfast strength, and near infallible judgment, depicting them as a tower and base of the public sphere.
An approving tribute extols Grover C as a brilliant mind and fearless leader. The piece praises his wisdom breadth and policy, claiming his stature surpasses historic figures and urging loyal service to him. The voice reveres his radiant age and relentless work ethic.
An 1894 notice outlines delegate elections and county convention plans for nomination of Congress Eleventh District and state offices. Vigilance committees vote September 1 with two delegates per district for one year. Representation is based on last fall’s vote for judge Fell, the top state office candidate.
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