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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1894
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes mention districts and panel designations, listing First, Third, Fourth Districts with names like John R. Parr and P. Omalley. Context unclear but indicates a civic or election related panel structure across multiple districts.
The article extols Scranton as a northeastern Pennsylvania metropolis raising Elevation 740 feet and boasting a large population with hotly engaged voters. It notes school property value and bank deposits amid plans to attract new industries and cheaper power as it reports population estimates and growth.
The piece argues Scranton’s Democratic crowd will surge to back William M Singerly while accusing local "hurrah-boys" of seeking public favor through party loyalty. It warns Burke supporters and details claims of misgovernment, urging a Republican sweep next Tuesday to end alleged panic and ruin.
A historical passage argues that a newspaper, Truth, deflects criticism by claiming purity while defending a judge candidate who has only served a partial year by gubernatorial appointment and was defeated at his first public vote. The author warns against premature defenses and hints at credibility concerns.
The piece critiques Judge Archbald and defends Hon. P. F. Smith amid party conflict. It warns that the Singerly committee and local endorsements shape voter choice. Other notes reference Gresham’s possible Indiana speech, Luzerne questions for William Hines, and a looming Republican majority in the Eleventh district.
Report sketches rival alliances and tactical moves across districts as Democrats and Republicans jockey for five congress seats and local judges. Prominent figures such as Wilson, Kirkpatrick, Hart, Beatt, and Powderly figure in fighting lines, with rewards offered and accusations of corruption shaping the race dynamics.
Citizens anxious to boost town growth spurred building of two magnificent hotels as dull business and poor telegraph service drove travelers away. Wealthy builders then rebuilt their properties, creating a thriving travel trade, with Scranton pursuing a grand hotel project to compete and attract business.
The Washington Post notes Mr. Harrison travels to Morton port with a manly and graceful bearing. It contrasts his handling of important situations with no small or peevish signs and praises his composure and decisiveness.
A nostalgic verse recalls tan shoes, a fire lit scene, a hotel band and lake at sunset. The speaker cherishes summer memories, a worn canvas of shoes, a phonograph, and a beloved childlike image carried through time by a tender emotional gaze.
The notice states that ready-made garments are scarce and expensive but the firm has arranged with select New York tailors to keep stock complete and prices lower than any other house in the city.
A Philadelphia Inquirer report notes lively competition among interior towns for better hotel accommodations. A traveler at Contidental hotel remarks Carbondale near the Lackawanna border possesses two notable qualities amid regional improvements.
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