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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1894
Page
4
A Serinton post office controversy arises as a second page report details a mail matter involving Clana. Local authorities scrutinize operations and residents await further guidance on handling mail and services.
In this day of keen economy the public good prompts both municipal and private action. The thoughtful citizen contemplates how to contribute to public welfare, even as he dislikes the state of muddy croftings.
The article discusses Representative Bryan of Nebraska guiding a proposed amendment to section 100 of the revised statutes to allow a three fourths jury verdict in civil cases to stand as unanimous verdict. It weighs federal versus common law, notes costs of jury disagreements, and contrasts federal court credibility with local common pleas forums. It mentions opposition from conservatives and support from reform advocates, with broader implications for the jury system and possible adoption in federal courts. The piece also references Social celebrations and a St David's Day banquet by Cymrodoriga in Wyoming, noting public sentiment toward social amenities.
The article notes Mr Grow’s planned reentry to Congress on the thirty-first anniversary of his retirement from public life. Official totals show a large plurality of 188,204, within a state election where Grow led with 454,404 votes to Hancock 207,000 and minor candidates. The piece contrasts past and present tallies and mentions Prohibition and Populist vote shifts.
A high tone article notes the return of a Pennsylvania congressman, praising his candidacy and broad civic support. It discusses forgiveness of past retirement, readiness to serve, and mutual hope among representatives and constituents. It also mentions a Wisconsin representative Somers and a debate on congressional inquiry into state court rulings affecting railway unions, plus the Scranton Sabbath’s endurance.
A severe winter left little visible suffering due to generous citizens and discreet relief. The article urges directing aid toward creating jobs, boosting confidence, and reviving business while condemning partisan politics and tariff fears that hinder relief efforts. It notes municipal patriotism may require small personal sacrifices, such as volunteering for street cleaning, to help the city recover.
A new Metropolitan Club in New York with a $1.0 billion plus membership metric opens to invited guests but restricts admission to residents within fifty miles and limits visits to one week. The piece critiques wealth concentration and aristocratic isolation amid urban expansion and civic life in Scranton’s social and business circles.
The piece rails at social snobbery among the ultra rich and mocks the closing circle of multimillionaires. It then critiques voting irregularities in the new ballot law urging two district helpers under oath, praises practical reforms, notes a shift from romance to steady wages, and lampoons political rhetoric and tariffs with satire.
In Scranton, James B Skeoch chief of the Caledonian club, praises Britain while planning for political engagement at home. He has lived in Scranton eight years yet has not voted and may soon become an adopter. A related plan aims to deepen ties across the Atlantic, with more details expected.
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