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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1896
Page
7
A colonial-era editorial defends acceptance of campaign funds from supporters for McKinley and other candidates, arguing such contributions are common and not immoral. It warns that attacks on McKinley’s aides are partisan and urges a fair chance for Mayor-elect Bailey, predicting a lively political contest.
General Bragg of Wisconsin fame favors the whipping post for tramps while the Chicago Tim e Herald mocks with a suggestion to shoot on sight. The piece argues to separate working from unfortunates and to compel work for the idle, warning against alms without labor in society.
The article argues against unconditional aid to the poor, warning it may foster idleness and crime. It calls for home missions, compulsory education, and private investment in home industries to absorb surplus labor. It contemplates foreign efforts to curb U.S. growth and warns against prejudice under anti Cornellism.
A Washington Post view argues South Carolina must broaden manufacturing with protection to end dependence on England for textiles. It predicts a shift toward protectionist policy, stronger American wages, and renewed Southern trade balance as the region industrializes.
M H Davis of Shelby discloses that 18 000 U S flour mills could grind all country wheat in eight months yet export 100 000 000 bushels as grain and 110 000 000 bushels for feed and seed. Output remains 55 000 000 barrels yearly, with prices pressured by repeal of reciprocity treaties and broader economic disruption. Exports to Cuba and other markets fluctuated from 1891 to 1895, rising then falling in response to policy changes.
An editorial argues Republicans should avoid attacking rival candidates at the St Louis convention. It lists many potential nominees including Quay McKinley Reed Allison Morton Davis Cullom Spooner and Elkins. It praises Republican breadth and favors one of five leaders with Quay favored in Pennsylvania. It warns against infighting and notes the party may present diverse strong options.
Fragmentary paragraph warns that confidence men ruin businesses and cautions against trusting bankers lawyers merchants, noting seasoned men are not easily deceived. The snippet reflects distrust of con artists and fragile commerce practices.
A wealthy Welsh widow, daughter of a former vicar, left all her property to a West Indian husband under conditions to shoot the horses and burn her carriage after her burial in hunting attire. The piece notes her frugal farm life and strange bequest amid a flood of unrelated dialogue and exchanges.
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