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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1894

Page

4

Republican desertion undermines party loyalty claims

A man claiming to be a Republican deserts upright nominees of his own party to support Democrats and warns that his assertions of continued party loyalty may be met with skepticism.

Mayor veto cites vague specs and debt limits on West Lackawanna Viaduct

The mayor withholds approval citing inadequate specifications and rising public debt as factors. Public sentiment on the West Side is split for and against the viaduct, worsened by the Swetland street bridge's completion diverting traffic. The paper urges careful, costed planning before any large extra debt and predicts the Tribune will be more engaging tomorrow.

West Lackawanna Viaduct Swetland Street Bridge West Lackawanna Avenue West Blde

State proposes triple forest reserves to save dwindling woods

The proposal urges a Pennsylvania commission to locate three reserves in distinct counties and fund their purchase. The plan, backed by Dr. Rothrock, would have the state survey and health boards assess value and use, then place the areas under protection to preserve game fish and plant life. The author warns of ongoing destruction from fires, railroads, mills and acid works, urging action to avert near-certain loss.

Rothrock Elk Cameron McKean Forest County State Geological Survey Commission State Board of Health New York State Pennsylvania Empire State Tyne

Forest protection and county finances in Lackawanna

Editorial notes advocate forest preservation and legislative action on Rothrock's project. It highlights Pennsylvania’s natural wealth and urges prudent advertising for trade. County commissioners report saving 2100 by refinancing debt and redeeming 1060000 of bonds, with 120000 remaining at 4 percent. Lemuel Ell Quigg denies spending in his second congress campaign and won reelection.

Lackawanna Lemuel Ell Quigg Congress Ell

Davy Crockett Peltries and the Nation's Debt Policy

The New York Herald compares replenishing the treasury with Davy Crockett's coonskin barter to modern bond issues driven by Democratic meddling and McKinley act repeal. The piece defends frugal finance, cites Gothenburg liquor reforms in Massachusetts, and notes court decisions saving Pennsylvania’s treasury while urging GOP and Democrat cooperation in state and national finance.

New York Herald Davy Crockett Herald Davy Loghouse Republican Party

Democratic Tax Debate and Stamps Critique in Pennsylvania

A newspaper column critiques Democratic defeat, arguing income tax hurt party credibility and noting costly new stamp machinery producing poor stamps. It mocks Grover Cleveland’s prediction and warns Pennsylvania Democrats to reorganize, citing political unemployment and looming contest enthusiasm.

Grover Cleveland William, Wilton

Democratic party's Michigan hold on power amid praise and prose

Wilkes-Barre board of trade leader envisions rising prosperity and confidence after elections. The piece notes renewed commercial activity outlook, with praise for Representative Kulp and Hugh O Donnell, and quotes a Detroit News tribute to John Donovan as a central Democratic figure in Michigan politics.

Niven Wilkes-Barre Board of Trade Newa Wn Wyoming Valley Board of Trade Kulp Buckalew Twenteenth Hugh O'Donnell Homestead Fame Mir. O' Donnell Washington John Donovan Bay County Michigan Detroit News John Winkelried Pasa Thermonylae London Bridge London Napoleon St. Helena Democratic Party Unite States Donovan Bay Landmark Democratic Rentness

Political Points and Local Endorsements Highlight House Fight

Representative-elect Hart leads in Belehth district with 197 plurality over Judge Kirkpatrick. Bucks Montgomery Republicans back Harry Walton for speaker. Benator Quay visits Holmesburg as Philadelphia Gleefully backs Hastings appointee Warwick. Walton faces enemies from Free Trader Tom Johnson’s planned Cleveland paper. Indiana secretary race shows Owen with 44 738 plurality over Myers. Thirteen Republican congress districts in Indiana are carried, with Johnson over Elliott largest and Watson over Holman smallest. Foltz’s state printer candidacy praised. Public Opinion lauded for typographic quality. Philadelphia Press corrects delegation numbers for next Republican state convention.

Hart Kirkpatrick Belehth Bucks Montgomery County Harry Walton Benator Quay David Martin Holmesburg Philadelphia Hastings Charles F. Warwick Billy Hines Hazleton Hit Tom Johnson Cleveland William PD. Owen Indiana Myers Foltz Philadelphia Press The Tribune Allatech

Barking Up the Old Tree

Statement from the Philadelphia Record argues if Democrats win in 1898 with free law policies and repeal income tax, they would secure public approval similar to earlier eras. The piece reflects partisan opinion on taxation and governance.

Philadelphia Democratic Party

Notable remarks on Coxes borrowing scheme in Inquirer report

Philadelphia Inquirer notes General Coxe plans a borrowing scheme on nonconvertible security. The account describes him as weakened by illness and disability, with vague drawbacks affecting his ability to proceed.

Philadelphia Inquirer Atinet General Coxes

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