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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1895
Page
4
A brief notice records a five second crack mail attention event at OCRanton Pennsylvania with unclear specifics in the fragment. The readable elements indicate a short, routine post event or courier reference within a local paper. The text lacks full names or dates to specify the incident.
The article notes the 1892 Republican platform backing bimetalism and the use of gold and silver as standard money under legislative provisions. It also discusses Pennsylvania senate action on a public school teacher loyalty issue, urging local school boards to regulate and resist sectarian influence in public schools.
The piece analyzes Secretary Carlisle's remarks on maintaining an explicit standard of value using both silver and gold, arguing for a unified standard rather than monometalism. It notes support from moderate bi metallists and mentions political figures like Platt, Morton, and Parkhurst, with comments on party tactics and intra party tensions.
A collection of light sketches and quotes about Whistler Raffaelli and Washington Star humor. Anecdotes include a Philadelphia Record episode with Sam Cochrane and a joke about a rebel in the Pennsylvania legislature. Short tales of actors, lawyers, and a Wilkes-Barre bear story punctuate the page.
The article argues for firm public control over trolley companies to protect safety and rights. It questions managers who claim no adequate safety standard exists and urges lawmakers to define corporate responsibilities. It calls for charter limits and accountability to prevent avoidable harm and ensure public regulations reflect public rights.
The piece notes restraint in commenting on forthcoming Republican National League activity. It urges not to anticipate or direct the Cleveland meeting, praises the league's measured role, and cites Mayor Nichols' reform efforts in Wilkes-Barre while urging peace and unity under Senator Quay and state leadership.
A French railway company operates at thirty six miles per hour. In England a proposal seeks to power tram cars by large springs wound while in motion or by other means such as wine powered systems.
A Philadelphia focus notes Senator Quay’s sway in Harrisburg both chambers. A forthcoming pamphlet issued by the League of Republican Clubs outlines Cleveland convention plans and security for attendees, with organizers Morrin Hill Leach. A public lecture at the Academy of Music on sound money features ex Senators Edmunds and Tranholm, Harter, Smith, Cramp, Wharton, and others. A novel Chicago debate plan between Horr and Harvey aims for a four-evening, stenographer‑only contest to publish a 400‑page book. The Daily Horoscope notes warnings about politics and plausible mischief for the day.
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