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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1894
Page
4
The text outlines population figures, voters, school property value, and bank deposits, highlighting northeastern Pennsylvania as a growing metropolis. It notes cheap electric power for attracting industries and promises continued growth despite campaign fatigue and political scapegoating.
An editorial reflects on the meaning of a recent Republican victory, urging restraint and focus on practical policy. It warns against demagogic personalities and calls for responsible leadership, saying the public desires steady progress and to let results speak for themselves.
In the hour of triumph the piece urges magnanimity and recalls the struggle was over principles not opponents. It notes defeated candidates were likely honest or unlucky and that local campaigns showed vigorous, worthy effort.
The piece notes widespread disappointment and a decisive national vote against free trade and reckless policies. It praises thinking voters across creeds, calls for restraint in political hostility, and comments on Democratic local candidates as generally good men but in poor company. It implies timely, accurate returns from The Tribune.
A historic appeal urges separating politics from religion, condemning creed prejudice and urging Republicans, Democrats, Prohibitionists and Populists to avoid using church influence for partisan gain. It cites Christ’s example of love and warns against religious bigotry fueling campaigns.
The world watches as Nicholas VI ascends to the Russian throne amid expectations and doubts about his ability to govern a restless empire. Analysts note a large burden on the young ruler to manage widespread agitators while trying to win public approval and resist arbitrary pressures.
The New York Advertiser proclaims a Republican victory marking the downfall of the Democratic party and the rise of order and good government. Multiple papers, including Wilkes-Barre New-Dealer and Philadelphia outlets, hail defeat for Democrats and praise Republican rule and reform.
A critical assessment argues Democrats failed to show statesmanship in the last session. It says the nation lost confidence and faced a moment requiring decisive leadership. The piece warns that without trusted leadership, Democratic prospects depend on regaining public faith and overcoming future slumps.
A nostalgic verse by James Whitcomb Riley speaks to a crying girl whose broken toys and dreams of youth are from long ago. The poem reassures that life and love will pass, and Heaven holds what she cannot yet see. The lines repeat the refrain There little girl don't cry as solace.
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