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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1894
Page
4
The piece extols a city elevation of 740 feet above tide and a large population, claiming healthy voters and substantial school property value while touting cheap electric power from Niagara. It argues for new industries and growth despite unclear city treasury costs and a mayoral veto of a viaduct ordinance.
A regional debate over lowering a 5 percent bond rate to 4 percent is described as a prudent saving for taxpayers while critics warn it may disrupt investments for many, including widows and orphans. The piece likens county actions to a private firm managing debt and notes political entanglements in Pennsylvania and national figures shaping appointments.
An article notes ex Senator Thomas C. Platt would fight any bid by Harrison or McKinley for the 1896 presidential nomination. It cites a NY opposition, suggests Reed or Allison as New York’s preferred candidate, and contemplates a possible fourth man at the convention.
The writer analyzes 1886 political prospects with Reed and Harrigan suggested as pivot figures and Galusha Grow urged as a strong Republican standard bearer. It questions party unity, notes Cleveland’s diplomacy, and critiques temperance reform as well as Maine’s influence, ending with a wish for Reed to be west of the Mississippi.
The Tribune debates the Randerson bill’s ethics and the nature of crime versus virtue in politics. It mocks tariff reform, cites Pittsburg postage stamp woes, and notes postponing Wright’s successor election to February 1896. Galusha A. Grow could handle district needs in an upcoming short session.
The Cleveland temperance debate centers on a christening ceremony for the steamship St Louis where a wine bottle was used rather than water. Observers liken the controversy to a tempest in a teapot while noting the act followed long standing precedent and modesty.
The Philadelphia electric traction company endorses the Robins trolley car fender after testing over 100 devices to move life. The move follows a broader push to improve street utilities and reduce overhead wire issues in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, with officials noting practical benefits and cost efficiency.
Lancaster and Allegheny counties endorse Walton for speaker while Lane’s ward backs Conan. Ashbridge backs Philadelphia mayor. Montgomery county backs Walton for speaker and Petterolf for chief clerk. Quay’s program favors Reeder as secretary of the commonwealth, with McCormick as attorney general and Lambert as insurance commissioner, leaving Gilkeson sidelined. Publication notes statewide tallies and legislative outlook, including Hastings’ large plurality and upcoming Senate and House changes.
The report outlines party splits: Republicans hold 33 senators and 101 members of the house, Democrats 29 senators and 70 house members. It lists official Republican pluralities across districts led by Bingham in the first district and Adams in the second, totaling 245,183, with Democrats at 2,245, and notes a claimed GOP edge of 245,008 after deductions. Colonel Lambert denies prior interest in insurance commissioner under Hastings.
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