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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1895

Page

7

Republican platform and money standard debate recap

The 1892 Republican platform advocates bimetallic standard gold and silver with parity to preserve dollar value. A congressional reapportionment bill is criticized for likely unfairly merging Lackawanna, Wayne, and Susquehanna counties, arguing Lackawanna deserves separate representation and warning against redrawing northeastern districts. The piece urges preserving existing district boundaries to avoid confusion and injustice to Wayne.

Republican Party Republican National Senate Lackawanna Wayne Susquehanna Scranton

Road tax proposal in Allegheny county gains momentum

The Pittsburg Times argues a 2 mill road tax under Flinn road law would raise about 1 million dollars yearly, grading 100 miles of macadamized roads and transforming Allegheny county. It predicts reduced farmer costs, expanded suburban area, and higher land values as public sentiment for highway reform grows.

Pittsburg Allegheny County

Prussian Diet Adopts Bimetallic Pact Move 72 38 Vote

The upper house passed a resolution urging prompt steps toward an international bimetallic agreement despite Chancellor Hohenlohe’s opposition. The 72 to 38 vote boosts bimetallists and echoes American economists led by ex President Harrison who see a rapid return to bimetallism as public safety.

Hohenlohe Harrison England

Debates on silver, finance reform and Armenian atrocities

The article discusses bimetalism under leaders like A J Balfour and the shift among artisans toward silver coinage, contrasting bankers interests. It cites UK and US political sentiment, Armenian massacres reported by the Times, and opinions of ex Representative Stone on silver and gold standards. It also quotes New York and Philadelphia press takes on reform, education, and politics.

A. J. Balfour Rothschilds Barings England London Times Times Turkey Shenig Kerko Thei Clagar Exchange Wandling Fitzsimmons Atherton Stock Exchange Mr. Atherton Board of Trade Young Stock Exchange Reserve Fund New York

Daily toroscope for May 18 by The Tribune Astrologer

Astrolabe cast at 2.18 a.m. for Saturday May 18 offers celestial hints for the day. Planets align to favor personal insight and cautious decisions.

Ajacohus the Tribune Astrologer

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