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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1896
Page
4
Congressmen at Large GALASIA A GROW of Susquehonny and SAMUEL A DAVENPORT of Erie are noted. Election Nov 3. The text hints at a political matchup set for the summer in Scranton as clubs contest along that line.
Scranton hosts Commander and Mrs Ballington Booth in a public fete praising their devoted philanthropy and patriotism. The piece lauds their alignment with American ideals and civic uplift, then moves to praise Judge Alfred Carte and a critique of democratic systems, plus defense planning notes and a Stroudsburg school accolade.
A discussion on the influence of the press in shaping public thought. The piece notes print’s evolving authority, cites Professor Plackmar on the fading effect of printed lies versus oral rumors, and warns of political pressures and the impact of scandal on public perception. The author weighs honesty in media against party tactics and campaign strategies.
A letter attributed to George P. Hummer claims President Cleveland urged Michigan Democrats to adopt a gold position at the state convention. Eliott G. Stevenson says Cleveland telegraphed for support, offering postmaster and federal official leverage to secure a pro administration result, while Michigan remained largely pro silver.
The piece cites a Washington Post and Ohio papers alleging a Brice letter probing Democratic delegates to boost silver delegates. It argues the White House uses patronage to force gold, contrasts silver vs gold with presidential power, and notes Cleveland's perceived oddities including his stance on a Vice President Stevenson marriage anniversary.
The Times-Herald views Grover Cleveland as a failed party leader whose opposition to patronage and interference in Cincinnati deputy postmaster Bernard sparks Ohio’s drift toward silver. It argues Cleveland alienated Democrats and may push Ohio toward free silver, altering American politics.
Senator Quey has joined the McKinley ranks and severed ties with the anti McKinley group. He is aligned with Mr. Hata on the band wagon and maintains daily correspondence with M. A. Hanna & Co. in Cleveland’s Payne Building.
The text describes Mr. Platt and Mr. Clark facing a split in support amid a senatorial faction hoping for McKinley’s nomination. Quay seeks a release from the anti McKinley bloc, while Platt and Clarkson oppose McKinley and weigh shifting allegiances after a Canton conference with Major McKinley.
Colonel W. 7. Stott, a Republican senatorial candidate, toured Scranton and remarked it would benefit Wilkes-Barre to have a hotel like the one built by John Jermyn. He doubted envy but noted the potential for local business. Dollars to buttons he said the hotel would attract more money here than there.
The Friday June 5 1895 horoscope notes amused criticisms of local figures Alderman Wright Major McKinley and Chief Hick y and mocks taxes on bicycles and riders. It advises not to expect statesmen to seek glory and suggests wearing a pleasant smile despite inner gall.
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