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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1894
Page
4
The piece lists the Republican state ticket for governor and other offices and notes that Kin Powers is now a private citizen, implying no current Democratic candidacy or indication of intent to run this year. It reflects 19th century electoral naming and party presentation.
A Scranton merchant laments residents favoring Philadelphia and New York for purchases, argues local prosperity suffers when money leaves the city, and urges protectionist policy to boost home industries and independent citizenship. The letter cites tariffs and calls for local capital to favor Scranton’s trade center.
A city speaker Mr Dickie argued Third Partyism and offered a ten dollar gold piece to any auditor who could prove the difference between the Democratic and Republican parties. The columnist suggests replacing Dickie with impartial judges to clarify truth and logic in politics.
The piece contrasts Republicanism and Democracy as fundamental currents of thought, praising the former as invigoration and progress while condemning the latter as weakening government. It mocks Democratic persistence and lauds Republican leadership, noting campaigns and figures in a satirical political column.
A newspaper letter debates Sunday law enforcement and the role of citizen obedience. It argues the 1704 statute should be complied with while allowing reform through public opinion, urging voluntary compliance and acknowledging potential amendments by the majority. The text also notes a long running annual report on catfish in Northern Pennsylvania.
The court yesterday affirmed that when a voter's intent is plain beyond doubt the vote should be counted. The ruling, while with a partial dissent from Judge Ganater, reassures those worried that the new ballot law and its technicalities might disenfranchise voters. Similar precedents exist in lower courts of the commonwealth.
Mackey Kenney opera company manager Mackey arrives in Scranton with the troupe en route from Johnstown and plans a week of rehearsals at Frothingham theater ahead of a Monday opening. The company, praised nationally, will present comic opera with strengthened chorus and new members.
The report praises Mrs. Carl Alves for a standout performance at a Cincinnati festival and notes her as a popular local contralto. It previews a summer concert trio at Elm Park church, with Lawrence Band and church choirs, inviting social attendance and ticketed entry. Miscellany mentions Pittaton eistedfed prize, a Children’s Day program at Elm Park, reappointment of George Carter as organist, and choral work at Simpson Methodist Espisc Episcopal church under Prof. W. W. Jones.
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