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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1896
Page
7
Congressmen at Large GALUSUA A. GROW of Susquehanna and SAMUEL A. DAVENPORT of Erie are listed for Election Nav on Nov 5. Some council members fail to grasp why the highest bid should not win the marketable vote.
An editorial criticizes the Monroe avenue paving award to Dunn Bros over Barber Asphalt Waving at 80 cents per square yard. It praises honest councilors who used parliamentary tactics to counter a higher bid and warns voters about corrupt city contracting influenced by private interests. It notes anti MacKinleyites and their shifting hotel and railroad contracts.
A Washington congressman returning from Japan cites white duck goods priced cheaply abroad and argues that silver standard nations like Japan and Mexico gain from exchange rates, threatening U.S. tariffs. He warns that eliminating risk to silver or imposing broad duties could curb foreign competition and slow moves to gold monometallism, noting wage and employment trends in silver-based economies.
The piece argues for restoring the double standard and warns of a Chinese style tariff wall if avoided. It notes traffic managers seek repeal to evade Interstate Commerce law fines, but public opinion resists and retains the right of way.
The piece argues Scranton should honor its contract with the North Abing ton Turnpike Co to maintain two miles of road within city limits. It condemns city inaction as harmful to commerce on a major thoroughfare and criticizes partisan commentary within local press debates.
Controller of the Currency Bekels initiates a nationwide canvass of American banks to gauge gold reserves and the share of retail and wholesale trade using credit instruments. The study, extending Eckels 184 inquiry, seeks data on money demand and credit ratios, noting historic volatility and the need for reliable statistics.
Three months after urging Republicans to back Senator Quay the Wilkes-Barre Record now blasts Quay and his delegates for loyalty. The paper accuses the delegates of inconsistency and questions the paper’s own past guidance as its stance shifts.
The column outlines daily May predictions with planetary aspects from May 18 to May 22 and a May 19 note on travel and business. It warns of misfortune on May 19 and advises cautious conduct, weather trends, and employment guidance for each day.
The Tribune will print reader hints on how the paper should be run and best practices for publication. Submissions appear under a pen name, with the writer's real name provided for trust, though not published.
Washington Star argues Spain has no right to condemn armed American sailors captured on the Competitor. It denounces treason charges as unfounded and warns that executing prisoners could trigger war, noting violations of treaty and humanitarian norms.
The Times-Herald discusses Reed as a potential vice presidential pick with MacKinley, arguing that the chairmanship of the Ways and Means Committee empowers the holder more than the title. It challenges the view that McKinley would accept a subordinate position and cites past leaders like Fernando Wood and Morrison as examples of independent rises.
A Saturday forecast notes a child will notice the Barber Asphalt firm has been “Dunn up” and hints at political currency stance by Mr. McKinley while Mrs. Powers chooses where he will play ball. A summer sign appears with strawberry shortcake replacing dried apple pie at the boarding house. Amedius advises against becoming too intimate with a friend who seeks only when he wants something.
In Scranton on May 1 1890 the editor of The Tribune urges active participation in a campaign against talkers or talkative fools, proposing the newspaper take the lead in all efforts to curb their influence.
A citizens letter from The Tribune urges readers to back the current Democratic municipality and seize the opportunity for progress. The missive emphasizes civic action and timely participation in local governance.
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