Republican platform favors bimetalism and gold standard
The article cites a June 1802 Republican platform urging noth gold and silver as standard money with provisions by legislation, aiming to keep the value parity of metals. It reviews Secretary Carlisle’s Memphis speech advocating phasing the federal banking role out and maintaining equal purchasing power of gold and silver against paper.
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Reapportionment Doubts Hit Harrisburg Bills
The article weighs the congressional reapportionment bill before the senate and questions whether the current and past legislatures will fairly and conservatively renew efforts. It argues Gov Pattison’s veto absolves the present legislature of responsibility, blaming Pattison for the collapse of bills and a public disappointment over Harrisburg’s action.
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Lelf
Robert BE. Pattison
Harrisburg
Chittenden ordinance eyed for city improvements board
The proposed Chittenden ordinance would create a public works board including the mayor, city engineer, building inspector, street commissioner, and one council member from each branch. It would supervise street and bridge repairs, sewers, and public buildings, aiming for efficiency and impartiality in expenditures. It argues current procedures invite prejudice and waste, urging councils to try the new method.
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Board of Public Works
Municipal
Scranton
Beer tax debate aims to ease state finances
Amid revenue pressures lawmakers back a 24 cent per barrel emergency tax on beer brewed in the state. Opponents question equity but expect minimal impact on drinkers while shifting most burden to brewers. The piece critiques politicans, the Scranton Traction company, and New York papers, noting streetcar crowding and governance debates.
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Commonwealth
Political musings and sports jabs echo in a loaded Philadelphia letter
A long editorial tirade rails at Grover Cleveland's cabinet, Admiral Meade, and politicians while tossing light barbs at Col Barnne and the Eastern league. It hints at governor Morton, Senatorial probes, and road reform, urging candor and accountability amid a flurry of partisan jibes. Nearby, Hazleton is mentioned in a quip about luck in Martin county.
Wise and Otherwise on Silver and Sudden Jests
A mosaic of quotes and anecdotes on silver quantities in Uncle Sam's treasury, odd civic mishaps, and witty lines from newspapers. It blends factoids about silver weights with humorous notes on public life, wheelmen fines, and offbeat reflections from various papers.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajachus The Tribune Astrologer
The Astrolabe for Friday May 24 1805 predicts a child born that day will debate gold currency and speak boldly yet risk shaky results. A bimetallic advocate in caves may resemble a sunny Italian barrel organist who turns and perhaps overturns the crank. A tongue in frost on Uncle Ben Harrison’s whiskers hints at trouble for Scranton’s pneumatic tire. Wade Finn’s mayoral prospects merit watching for a dramatic finish. Seek seers later for clearer guidance.
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Sunny
Italy
Frost
Ben Harrison
Coward
Scranton
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