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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1895
Page
4
An editorial urges support for Willard’s candidacy to secure Northeastern Pennsylvania representation on the proposed Superior court. It warns that opposing him risks losing the region’s final appellate voice and emphasizes mining industry knowledge as crucial for regional cases.
The piece argues the United States should acquire Cuba, by annexation or otherwise, citing strategic value and impact on Spanish control. It discusses insurrection rumors, press censorship, and the role of American sympathy and finance in shaping the Cuban uprising.
The article outlines a forthcoming Supreme Court for the empire with five judges to be appointed by Governor Hastings and elected by the people next November. It notes shifts in leadership, potential nominees from Scranton and Harrisburg, and a rising political machine led by David Martin aiming to control Pennsylvania delegates to the Republican national convention. It also covers National Guard armory funding plans and Cameron and Quay’s political chess, plus humorous moves by Representative Boehwarz on a bill about prothonotaries and other oddities.
Estate Treasurer Boyer told fiscal officers the proposed measure would have a serious effect on revenues. The argument emphasizes potential negative financial impact of the vill on state finances.
Amaccus draws a quirky March 1 forecast noting a child born on this day may be handsome and photogenic in a Kirmess costume. The piece mocks public demands and warns against bragging about Scranton’s baseball nine until Jack Neut speaks.
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