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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1894
Page
4
Draft text suggests Scranton in Alabama on January 1 1900 faces a choice to purge itself of a woolen block pavement and meet rising expectations. The fragment hints at civic reform or urban improvement tied to infrastructure.
The Troy Murphy regime faces backlash after its perceived overreach in local power. A May 8 constitutional convention looms, likely shifting momentum toward reform and a purer ballot. The Ross funeral and a growing reform movement energize Troy and other cities as voters reassess municipal control and corruption.
A Philadelphia campaign circular by the Young Republicans promises a silk banner to the county with the highest percentage gain for Grow since last November’s vote for Jackson. Northamton leads with a 69.0 percent increase, followed by Ell with a 9.0 percent rise, amid fluctuating totals and party competition.
Secretary Carlisle estimates the Senate bill would yield between 470 million and 454 million annually, far more than the House plan. The piece argues the tariff would boost sugar trust profits, raise consumer prices, and burden labor, while criticizing the Democratic stance as harmful and fiscally unsound. It notes Brown’s withdrawal reshaping party obligation and field.
A fragment from a 19th century page shows tension as staff debate why the Spirit of the Democracy has shifted, with an editor asking what caused the party to embrace positions recently denounced and debated. The note hints at internal friction and calls for harmony.
The piece critiques tariff policy and taxation, arguing a revenue tariff with modest excises may fund government without odious levies. It contrasts Democratic and Republican positions, mocks journalistic sermons, and notes Pollitical tensions, costs of public documents, and a looming gubernatorial question.
The article notes a surge in summer cyclists in Scranton amid improving pavements and electric city appeal. It highlights Nay Ang Park as a potential resort with police protection, praising local hospitality and ongoing bicycle enthusiasm. It mentions historical wheel clubs and compares Scranton favorably to Washington.
The piece recalls Scranton’s early bicycle enthusiasm with Colonel Sanderson and Jacob Schlager as local pioneers. It notes prominent riders including Rev. W. G. Partridge and A. Holbert, and predicts wheel prices may fall, boosting business use of cycles. It also reflects on music scenes around Prof. Carter and Elm Park, praising cycling and local culture.
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