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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1894
Page
4
The city touts elevation, population growth, and cheap power with 1894 estimates of 10,000 residents and 12,000 school children. It claims electric power cheaper than Niagara and promotes itself as a premier site for new industries. Election contests could cost county taxpayers up to 20 000, a question of value.
The piece laments constant political attacks on the Democratic party in Philadelphia and lauds William F. Harrity for offering reform while denouncing rival factions. It notes tariff defeats and praises civic interest in total government, mentioning Wilkes-Barre figures and Governor Peck's stage threat as curiosities of the moment.
The article notes a large gap in freight charges between the United States and Australia in 1892. US railroads charged 8 cents per ton per 100 miles, while Australian railways demanded $10 for the same haul, an advantage for the US of over 1,000 percent according to Interstate Commerce Commission statistics.
The piece compares fruit shipping from California to New York at 144 cents a pound or 87 cents per ton per 100 miles with Australia’s early rail system and argues government purchase cannot solve the railway problem. It urges professional organization, mentions a Harrisburg lawyers meeting, and notes a Cleveland gathering of General Harrison, Governor McKinley, Ex-Governor Foraker, and Colonel Ingersoll with no bloodshed amid Democratic rumors.
The piece notes Lugurne Lackawanna and Schuylkill counties suffer high homicide rates with few executions and weak law enforcement. It criticizes past tariff policy and argues Grover Cleveland should avoid new financial experiments after 1896.
The piece argues to prevent the income tax from taking effect by blocking a 500000 dollar appropriation before Congress' fifty third session. It condemns the tax as socialistic and oriented against wealth and calls for Senate resistance led by David Bennett Hill against Hodalletic tendencies. Cardinal Gibbons warns of widespread anti tax sentiment and calls for stronger measures if needed.
The geographic center of the United States excluding Alaska lies near the Mississippi River with the population center a few miles southeast of Indianapolis. The discussion notes that a line drawn between these points would place the central line near St. Louis on the western side of the Mississippi.
The article notes population center moving west toward the Great Northwest and near Denver if Alaska counts. It recalls Lincoln as the westernmost presidential figure and suggests Democrats rarely pick Western candidates. It concludes that geography will play a larger role in next nominating conventions.
A Philadelphia Times discussion argues Pennsylvanias mountain and forest regions offer healthful, delightful resorts worthy of preservation. It notes Monroe Pike and Wayne counties along the upper Delaware watershed attract few visitors yet hold rich natural beauty and pure waters.
Representative Tiouk af Tennesser seeks postmastership after defeat. Wilson spoke at a college gathering with limited attendance. Philadelphia mayoralty debate narrows to Penrage versus Ashbridge. Henderson to contest clerkship. McDowell and McKee also vie. Governor Flower may remove DA Vollowa amid charges. Philadelphia Republican leaders vow to resist major party changes and oppose curbing judicial power. Harrity signals reform toward a convention to revise party rules. State returns suggest Democrats will hold 28 of 44 House seats.
The piece notes a Republican potential M9 majority in the House and a 36th Senate, or 11 on joint ballot, with 28 Democrats in the House and several Democratic losses in Philadelphia districts. It mentions Democrat Hroughnal of Northampton narrowly defeated and upcoming holiday gift ads from Davidow Iron and related shops.
In recent months changes in parlor furniture styles favor buyers with novel patterns that are cheaper than older designs. The display promises up to date furnishings and a complete stock of coverings to choose from, ensuring customer satisfaction.
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