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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1895
Page
4
The piece argues against the No Seat No Fare cry, noting street cars face unpredictable rush hours and limited seating. It emphasizes passengers should not enter full cars, and transit firms cannot be blamed for crowding when prices reflect profitability and service varies. It cites Mr. Davies and mentions Hyde Park in returns.
Walter Wellman reports a Cleveland wing push for a fourth nomination and third term after the election. Cabinet discussions, presidential advisers, and party critics are cited as signaling a shift in stance with potential mobilization of federal officeholders. The piece weighs motives, egotism, and political calculus surrounding a possible renomination.
The piece portrays Joseph A. Scranton’s public criticisms as backbiting and self serving. A Monday caucus aimed at creating an anti-Connell slate for spring city elections drew candid, if imperfect, reflections on sincerity and mistakes among participants.
Rev Dr Mc Leod of this city rebukes Rev H R Hawels for harsh broad church views on Episcopal clergy. He defends American Protestant Episcopal character and cites Hawels as unseemly and hostile, noting the mutual courtesy and propriety clergy should uphold. The piece hints Reed boom improving in the south.
The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce backs an independent inquiry into municipal affairs signaling widespread civic agitation. The piece argues such investigations, though painful, may restore public confidence and questions the cost of the Chicago Times-Herald’s penny press model while praising its quality and reach.
Analyzes newspaper economics arguing that a paper must charge a fair price. References Kohlsnat of Times-Herald, Century Magazine’s Breadwinners intrigue, Mendenhall authorship claim, Harrisburg Patriot, and Utah politics. Notes English war mood, and Derby era political figures amid broader press debates.
Readers observe a heated discussion at the Atlanta exposition about bringing the Liberty Bell from Philadelphia. Some propose a new bell, while others defend the historic relic's transfer as impractical due to cost. Pennsylvania's state exhibit location and its ornate entrance are noted amid the debate.
A fragmentary 19th century scene at the Pennsylvania building shows visitors examining a letter claimed as President Grant’s letter of acceptance to the head of the Democratic party. The scene is described with reactions from guests and fans of Grover Cleveland and General Grant.
The Cleveland Leader quotes Eli Perkins mocking Republican prospects while praising Democratic fiscal and industrial policies. He portrays Democrats as debt funded, exporting gold, and buying wool abroad, while claiming Republicans will face decline from the Keeley cure era.
A discussion portrays a vigorous foreign policy centered on the French minister in Constantinople. A rumor of French residents killed in Armenia prompts a furious messenger to demand the governor's head, underscoring continental power projection and market jitters over Turkish affairs.
A fragment from a trade magazine laments waiting for a favored wind to fill the idle sails as boats drift toward distant harbors and future days. The piece captures a mood of patience and hope.
The Boston Standard notes the government would run on a $1,000,000 daily outlay, yet a secretary of the treasury can borrow with ease, implying ample funds for government operations.
A compact note from The Washington Star questions English young women’s rights in contrast to American marriage norms. A Detroit Journal excerpt titled A Simple Transfer hints the duke’s expense is not counted in this month’s deficit.
Horoscope notes an unlucky date the 11th of each month for a baby born that day and suggests future quiet paths avoid politics. It mentions Wade Finn’s nomination push and jests about not inhaling election cigars or expecting favors.
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