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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1895
Page
4
An editorial argues for individual economy and prudent action amid currency debates. It criticizes calamity fear and stresses that prosperity comes from self-reliance and sensible policy rather than radical theories or partisan manipulation. It also weighs Mayor Strong’s nonpartisan administration and Platt’s reformist faction in New York politics.
The text argues the revolt against Platt is a revolt within the Republican party over his obstructive Albany tactics against Mayor Strong's reform agenda. It praises Strong's plebiscite mandate and calls for party unity to support administrative reform, warning against factional interference.
The piece critiques civilization's handling of disease and dust, notes Professor Laughlin’s gold standard argument, and surveys currency expansion, political opinions, and literary critiques. It references Mayor Warwick, Penrose, Grover Cleveland, Sam Jones, Trilby, and a judge’s retiring bill, framing a broad, satirical view of era concerns.
A mix of political commentary cites judicial moves toward a new Superior Court, critiques the silver standard chatter, notes Tyndall Palmer’s costly libel suit loss, and praises Syracuse Post’s new Information Bureau. It also highlights Chicago Mayor Swift’s reform actions, Philadelphia politics, and Quay’s loyalty to friends.
Rochester, May 1, 1895. The Rochester Post-Express publishes a emphatic poem praising the printing press and innovation. It links Union victory echoes to progress and a bright future, invoking liberty, justice, and national renewal through technological genius.
A Philadelphia Ledger reprint argues for a full inquiry into city councils and executive departments since the Bullitt charter. It charges abuses, contracts, and self serving privileges by council members, urging the Citizens' Municipal association led Penrose resolution and warning opponents fear exposure and personal gain at public cost.
The article argues for cheap money derived from good credit, honesty, and ability to pay. It endorses universal bimetallism with silver and gold interchangeable, managed by a permanent commission to prevent metal overproduction and market instability. It warns against single metal standards and destructive experiments.
The Pittsburg Commercial Gazette urges thorough inquiry into Philadelphia governance claiming abuses under the current charter. It accuses councilmen and others of corrupt contracts and sale of lucrative municipal franchises and calls for swift action to vindicate the Republican party and public safety.
Mr. Beamans, Scranton common council member, introduced an ordinance in Wilkes-Barre on Thursday to require fenders on all electric cars. The Traction company opposes the measure, but the likely outcome is that the city fathers will approve it.
A collage of verses from multiple papers notes playful lines about spring opening cars and youth mischief. It contrasts jokes on gender roles with cautions about safe seating and roadside observations, ending with a brief exchange about sharing troubles.
A fragmentary page features a spoof kitchen verse about pie making and a plate of chemistry terms, followed by a list of international proverbs revealing mis-spellings and characters. It includes sayings like A little pot is soon hot and Every man kens where his own shoo pinches.
Astrolabe cast at 2.10 a m for Thursday May 0 1896. Moon rises 8 p m. A child born this day will see the gold-opponed individual who never worked squarely explain wadge camera when arguing against bimetallism. Tom Reed’s quip on a dead politician hints at statesmanship. Push business early. markets will be slippery.
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