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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1894
Page
4
A blur of phrases from The Scranton Tribune notes a proverb about striking while hot and not delaying when bridges and bargains come cheaply. The text emphasizes quick action in commerce and decision making amid rough language.
City officials report a compromise on bridge construction methods clearing delays. The Roaring Brook approach is revised to use a wider Platt estate road, with park space, and costs raised to 125 000. Linden arrest bridge progress hinges on consolidating offers and legal steps to start work.
The article assesses the rise of a young prime minister amid England's political reforms. It contrasts Lord Rosebery's moderate stance with Labouchere and others on radical reform, noting Queen Victoria's cautious support for Gladstone and predicting bold, democratic shifts under the new leadership.
The piece argues for Irish self government and local autonomy similar to American state rights. It condemns English domination and notes Irish Americans contribute to civic life while warning against misinterpretations of Lord Rosebery and Ciladateone. The author cautions that home rule may be delayed by political changes.
The article argues Home Rule is inevitable and just, compares political change to a rising tide, and critiques Lord Rosebery and John Morley. It notes trolley accidents shrinking under current management and calls for safety investments. It also cites Cleveland's legal errors amid broader political commentary.
In urging an alphabetical roll of delegates at the May state convention, the Wilkes-Barre Record cautions against a stampede by Pittsburgh and Allegheny factions. It calls for fair treatment of all locals and factions, notes Grow and Hastings as favorable pivots, and criticizes tariff reform rhetoric and Mr. Cleveland’s hypocrisy in the broader political scene.
Professor Albin Korn and Benile will give a Powell's recital in a few weeks. Mins Neally Stevens seeks a return engagement. Haydn Evans will accompany the Oratorio Society in Pittston tonight. Penn Avenue Baptist Choir heads to Green Ridge on March 23. Alfred Wooler returned from Carnegie Hall solo duties in Pittsburg. Marysville vocalists praised by Evans with three standout contendants. March 1 plans for Southworth studio in Powell's building. Mme Selling performed at the John Mitchell club celebration. Wilton-Birre attendees enjoyed Mr Carter's organ recital and Miss Reynolds led the Second Presbyterian choir.
The note discusses an early concert engagement for a young prima donna in the near future. Librettist Byrne reportedly earned over $20 000 last year from Prince Nicotine shows and other works. It also notes changes in music instructors after April 1 with George Noyen Rockwell taking on teaching duties and hints at shifts in city church leadership around April. The Sacred Music Society has 60 members and meets weekly on Tuesday evenings at Y.M.C.A., with growing interest in "The Fall of Babylon."
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