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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1894

Page

4

Kew Youn Orrica, Trinunn Building Fran Oray

A management note identifies Kew Youn Orrica as TRInUNN BUILUIWO Fran ORAY and lists Orrica as the manager in a terse company personnel outline.

Metropolis of Northeastern Pennsylvania Claims Growth

Elevation of 740 feet cited with an estimated population of 144 102 000 and 20 600 registered voters. School property valued at 760 000 with 12 04 children. Bank deposits average 100 000. Notes boast electricity cheaper than Niagara and urge industrial growth. Mentions William H. Hines and a $100 000 reparation claim affecting his newspaper subscription.

Pennsylvania Niagara United States Aig Dts

Repeal of the income tax urged by Republicans

The Republican majority should repeal the income tax, pass a repeal bill in the House and seek a presidential veto. The piece argues that indirect taxation is preferred, warns of inequities and potential fraud in enforcement, and criticizes a press report alleging a Senate defeat for Vaughan.

House Senate

New County Fever Pushes Third Division Bill

As the legislature nears, a revived push for creating a third division from Luzerne and Schuylkill gains momentum. The plan, dubbed Quay county, would include parts of Luzerne and Schuylkill with about 66 000 residents and faces vigorous partisan debate before potential approval by a Republican governor.

Luserne Schuylkill Elwood Lawrence, Mercer and Butler Lackawanna and Susquehanna House Senate Hagle County Quay County Lazerne Hazleton Schuylkill von Luzerne

Hazleton Territory Drive Sparks County Seat Debate

The piece argues for creating Quay county by detaching 400 square miles with Hazleton as seat to ease travel for residents to Pottsville and Wilkes-Barre. It cites tax losses, court backlogs, and regional lawlessness as justification while warning against lengthy political battles and party reform needs. It critiques Croker and Tammany, notes Democratic infighting, and suggests conservative Republicans pause for reform opportunities.

Hazleton Pottsville Lower Luzerne Wilkes-Barre Quay County

Suffrage Debate Cites Ex Postmaster Clark Son

The article notes Clark son, a former Postmaster General, shifting to support woman suffrage after study in Colorado. It argues ballot access should depend on fitness to vote, not gender or race, and criticizes illiterate voting while favoring intelligent women's rights.

Clarkson Colorado

Professor Wilson on tariff reform and party loyalty

The text argues that voters rally against the ruling party, fears of government aid over individual effort, and assigns blame for tariff policy to the Democratic party. It suggests tariff reform could have altered outcomes if the bill had passed earlier, noting Republican gains amid discontent and opposing views on the party’s responsibility.

Mr. Wilson Senate Tden Wilson Gorman Brice Smith Democratic Party Congress Republican Party Hasardous House

Lessenring Wins Luzerne County Victory in 6470 Plurality

John Lessenring defeats William H B Hines for Congress by 6470 votes in Luzerne County, a margin 1871 more than General Trastings led. The result signals strong rebuke of demagogic agitation and suggests trust in principled leadership. Bread prices fall countrywide as Nour costs drop and bakeries adapt.

John Lessenring Luzerne County William HB. Hines Congress Hines Democrats Luzerne Lessenting Scranton

Political rally mix ups and trolley dreams in Scranton

A chaotic Philadelphia visit by A J Colborn Jr interrupting McKinley speeches reveals crowd misdirection as Major McKinley arrives late. Editorial notes push for palace street cars. criticizes brutal football and praises local political shifts including Luzerne prothonotary win by George Llewellyn.

St. Louis Trolley Company Scranton

Election Echoes and Political Shifts Across States

The report lists election results and political shifts including Springer defeated by 2938 votes with a 5190 swing, Downing as the lone Illinois Democrat in Congress, and Harmer of Philadelphia winning by the state's largest margin. It notes Greater New York consolidation passing, and Hastings facing a flood of office seekers in Bellefonte as governor-elect prepares to depart to avoid the rush.

United Press Philadelphia McDonald Vaughan Pennsylvania A. C. Harmer New York Broolyn Cameron Pike Forest

Courtship in Moonlit Evening as Objection Turns to Blessing

A nostalgic verse recounts a moonlit courtship where a suitor faces parental objection. The girl appears blushing and willing, the father relents, and the pair, aided by a coaxing mother, finds happiness as forgiveness follows. The piece ends with affection and mutual willingness.

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