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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1895
Page
4
The piece discusses the 1802 platform advocating bimetallism, calls for constitutional reapportionment under Governor Hastings, and analyzes party strategy. It cites Sen. Quay, Governor Benavara, and local Republican actions, plus tax plans to ease fiscal strain and calls for prudent school and charity funding.
The Philadelphia Record condemns senate bill 261 which would require legal advertising by county offices to run in limited daily or weekly papers chosen by party and with wide circulation. It warned the bill would cost Philadelphia and the state hundreds of thousands of dollars with no value returned to taxpayers.
The editorial argues that taxpayers have a right to see government advertising in widely read newspapers. It defends selecting papers by circulation regardless of party, noting Tribune and Times as major local papers. The piece questions how such an arrangement could be unfair or harmful to the public.
A collage of verse fragments and aphorisms runs through several columns. It includes playful lines about summer shopping, a Napoleon reference, a joke about a queen’s ride, and brief comic exchanges. GEMS OF THOUGHT appear with quotations from Hawthorne Bretonne Seneca and others.
The Wilkes-Barre Leader notes Pittsburg as the proposed site for the Republican national convention celebrating the party’s revival. It lauds William Connell of Beranton as a trusted trustee of the Washington University, praising the institution's expansive grounds and future prominence.
The Lebanon Report argues against delaying the appellate court saying opposition is ill advised. Real testimony supports an appellate court as essential to expedite court work. The Chicago Herald notes a sudden income surge for many since the income tax law was ruled unconstitutional.
Ajacebus of The Tribune forecasts a fortunate marriage for a female child born today and notes odd behavior if a carpet is shaken on a hot day. It comments on faith in the Lickawanna jury system and Governor Altgelt's attitudes toward criminals.
An advertisement touts Gilmore's Aromatic Wine as a tonic for women against weakness and fatigue. It claims to restore flesh, prevent thinning, aid digestion, and enrich blood, urging mothers to use it for daughters. Sold by Matthews Bros., Scranton.
Tyrone postmaster forecasts Senator Camerons re election while others discuss Reed silence and Haywood opposition to state treasurer. Me morial Day at Grant monument in New York draws McKinley and Harrison mentions. Dana and Lyon offer drafting tips on apportionment and party platform leans favoring international bimetallism and currency reform.
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