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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1896
Page
4
Scranton readers hear that Moyers friends report more than 86 pledges in his speakership fight. The local note hints the national political scene could shift if the claim holds true.
Henry Watterson, quoted by an Associated Press representative, reflects on the recent election and future political conditions. He warns against sectionalism and agrarian unrest, advocates unity and balanced policy, and suggests East led reform while criticizing Protectionism.
The Electrical Engineer reports Thomas A. Moliyan citing Edison to claim X rays can reveal eye function and that hours in absolute darkness enhance eye sensitivity. He argues the Roentgen ray could help cataract patients by penetrating eye films, with Professor Goodspeed sharing cautious optimism.
A historical note discusses improving vision for blindness caused by cataracts using X rays to stimulate the optic nerve. The piece suggests research may reveal ways to restore sight in eyes otherwise perfect except for crystalline lens opacity. It previews a forthcoming Tribune article by Mr. Richmond on Winnipes elite prospects and North American unity.
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes the city has not sent a native to the United States Senate since Andrew Jackson’s era, citing figures like Heston, Evarts, Gorman, Parker, Bohm, Farwell, and Chandler as examples of national leadership born elsewhere. It argues Philadelphians ignore capable locals like Penrose Wanamaker and Widener, blaming corporate ties and conjecture, and predicts a period of fasting after March 4 as democracy seeks a path forward.
The article recalls the 1891 Warthault plan dispute and Archbishop Ireland's stance on parochial schools. It describes Faribault Minnesota’s school model, Rome’s opposition, and the Vatican’s later rulings that limited local compromise with the American public school system. It links these events to the rise of anti Catholic movements in the Midwest.
In the article the cost of chief consulships is trimmed to regular salaries under 3,000, signaling a shrinkage of postwar gains. It notes McKinley’s victory shaping policy on free silver and free trade, mentions McKee’s Bradford Republican acquisition, and hints at clergy involvement in a senate bid. The piece cites Harrisburg caucus math and a quip on electoral votes versus population.
The article explains golf basics like holes and strokes and includes scattered local items. It mentions Washington Star figures Controller F L Francola and Henry Fleming, plus remarks on various regional personalities and humor snippets.
A collage of humorous vignettes and brief notes from New York and nearby locales. Includes remarks about ex senator W W Watson and the Fro aier estate, police lanterns, a doctor patient joke, and theatergoer quirks. The piece blends gossip, light deduction, and city character portraits.
A horoscope segment from 1806 notes political satire and moral musings about election campaigns. It parodies a statesman whose glory fades after power, contrasting public hype with private downfall and the futility of party triumphs. The piece blends astrological flair with political anecdote and fable style.
A Pall Mall Gazette poem depicts a retreating summer army as fierce winds erase April green, June warmth fades, and autumn brings ruin. The allegory shows loyal troops of April and summer facing a harsh September foe and losing the garden’s peace.
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